The Latest: Rio Grande Valley school closings and COVID-19 precautions
Note: Rio Grande Valley school districts are continually re-evaluating the COVID-19 situation and may alter school schedules at any time. For the latest information, please check school district websites and social media pages.
RGV Schools to Receive $58M in Federal Grants
It was announced on April 14, that RGV Schools to Receive $58M in Federal Grants for Coronavirus Response.
San Isidro ISD
San Isidro ISD schools and district offices will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Roma ISD
Roma ISD will remain closed through April 13, according to a statement published by the district. (Updated March 17.)
Rio Grande City CISD
Rio Grande City CISD canceled classes for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, according to a statement published by the district. (Updated March 30.)
La Joya ISD
La Joya ISD will remain closed until May 4, according to a statement released by the district. Classes will resume on May 4. (Updated March 31.)
Mission CISD
Mission CISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 17.)
Sharyland ISD
Sharyland ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
McAllen ISD
McAllen ISD campuses will remain closed until April 10, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
McAllen ISD is offering free meals for children. The link listed below has the locations, times and other parameters.
https://www.mcallenisd.org/apps/pages/meals
Hidalgo ISD
Hidalgo ISD schools and district offices will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Valley View ISD
Valley View ISD will remain closed until April 10, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Edinburg CISD
Edinburg CISD school sites will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD
PSJA ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Donna ISD
Donna ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Weslaco ISD
Weslaco ISD campuses schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Mercedes ISD
Mercedes ISD will suspend district operations until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Drive-Up WIFI for Mercedes Students Needing Internet
Mercedes Independent School District students can now complete their online homework assignments at three different campuses by accessing the wireless Internet through the smart bus.
On weekdays from 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m., students and parents can drive to a designated campus and park their vehicle within 200 feet of the smart bus to connect to the Wi-Fi. This service is available at the following campuses: Harrell Middle School (main parking lot), Mercedes Early College Academy (10thStreet parking lot) and Mercedes High School (Norris gym parking lot). The Wi-Fi password is “smartbus.”
According to MISD Superintendent Carolyn Mendiola, M.Ed., the drive-up Wi-Fi is a free service to help the students of Mercedes continue their instruction during the school closure due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
“We know some students do not have access to reliable Internet at home, so we decided to problem-solve and utilize our smart buses to assist our students, their families and the community,” Mendiola said.
Drive-up Wi-Fi users will need to remain in their vehicles. The school restrooms will also not be open.
Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Edcouch-Elsa ISD will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
La Villa ISD
La Villa ISD will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Monte Alto ISD
Monte Alto ISD will remain closed until April 3rd or further notice according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
La Feria ISD
La Feria ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Santa Rosa ISD
Santa Rosa ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Santa Maria ISD
Santa Maria ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Harlingen CISD
Harlingen CISD schools will remain closed until further notice. (Updated March 30.)
San Benito CISD
San Benito CISD will remain closed until April 3rd, according to a statement published by the district. (Updated on March 30.)
Rio Hondo ISD
Rio Hondo ISD will extend Spring Break until March 25 and remain closed to students until March 27, according to a statement published by the district. (Updated on March 17.)
Brownsville ISD
Brownsville ISD will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Los Fresnos CISD
Los Fresnos CISD will be closed until further notice. (Updated on March 30.)
Los Fresnos CISD has modified its Curbside Meals program to give Child Nutrition Services staff the ability to serve meals more effectively and efficiently.
For more information, visit our website story at https://www.lfcisd.net/News/headlines/changes_made_to_curbside_meals_program
Point Isabel ISD
Point Isabel ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Lyford CISD
Lyford CISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
San Perlita ISD
San Perlita ISD will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Raymondville ISD
Raymondville ISD schools will remain closed until April 13, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Lasara ISD
Lasara ISD schools will remain closed until further notice, according to a statement released by the district. (Updated March 30.)
Premier High School - Brownsville
Premier High School in Brownsville will be closed until futher notice according to a post on their Facebook page. (Updated on March 30.)
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