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• History made as PSJA ISD sends first students to state Spanish spelling bee Play Video

  April 13, 2026 10:54 PM

  Two elementary students from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD earned a spot to compete at the state Spanish spelling bee. It's the first time the district has students participate. Beleny Rodríguez, a fourth grader at Doedyns Elementary, and Mateo Salinas, a fifth grader at Chávez Elementary, are preparing for the State... more »

• PSJA ISD teacher selected for Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum program

  March 29, 2026 2:51 PM

  A PSJA ISD teacher has been selected for a national program at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. According to a news release, Tami L. Bhadai was chosen as part of a group of about 80 educators from across the country and only 30 new... more »

• No decision made yet as La Joya ISD evaluates procedures to rename Cesar Chavez Middle School Play Video

  March 27, 2026 4:02 PM

  La Joya Independent School District said no decisions have been made about renaming Cesar Chavez Middle School. The district is focused on reviewing policies before considering any next steps, according to a Friday news release. The announcement comes after the district previously said it would review all information... more »

• Valley school districts will ‘review’ campuses named after Cesar Chavez Play Video

  March 19, 2026 5:08 PM

  The La Joya Independent School District will review all information regarding potentially renaming Cesar Chavez Middle School after the campus namesake was accused of sexual abuse. The district made the announcement on Thursday, the day after a New York Times article detailing the allegations was published. “Upon our... more »

• PSJA scholarship golf classic raises record-breaking $68,000

  March 15, 2026 12:55 PM

  The PSJA Independent School District 2nd Annual Superintendent's Scholarship Golf Classic raised a record-breaking $68,000 to support scholarships and educational grants for students and teachers. The golf classic was held on March 7 at Topgolf in Pharr. According to a news release, this year's event surpassed last year's... more »

• PSJA ISD folklórico groups earn top honors at dance festival

  March 10, 2026 11:02 AM

  Five folklórico groups from PSJA Independent School District earned 1st Division trophies at the Rio Grande Valley Dance Festival. The festival was held on Feb. 21 at the Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center. According to a news release, the schools that earned 1st Division were PSJA Early... more »

• PSJA Memorial Cheer team wins 2026 NCA National Championship Play Video

  February 1, 2026 7:20 PM

  Alamo, TX -- Last weekend the PSJA Memorial cheer team was named the 2026 NCA National Champions for the first time in school history. “It’s one of my dreams come true, I think I made a lot of kids dreams come true and we’re just happy to say we... more »

• PSJA Bears baseball looking to repeat undefeated district season and Elite 8 appearance Play Video

  February 1, 2026 7:08 PM

  McAllen, TX -- As the new baseball season approaches, the PSJA Bears are looking forward to another undefeated district season and hoping to clinch a final four spot. Last year they were one win away from doing so after losing game three against Dripping Springs. This year they'll... more »

• Christmas celebration held for PSJA ISD students with special needs Play Video

  December 17, 2025 11:45 PM

  PSJA Early College High School held its 4th Annual Roaring Bears Christmas Gift Event, a celebration dedicated to the campus’ students in the special education program. As part of Wednesday’s event, teachers selected a student to purchase Christmas gifts for. “Our gifts come from our wonderful teachers, our... more »

• Alamo elementary students get new outdoor fitness center Play Video

  November 10, 2025 9:59 PM

  PSJA ISD students at Marcia R. Garza Elementary in Alamo get to enjoy a new fitness center. The outdoor space includes rope climbing, pull-up bars, monkey bars, and a spot for sit-ups. Garza Elementary paid for the outdoor fitness equipment with a $26,000 grant from the Valley Baptist... more »

• LIST: Valley school districts with employees accused of making inappropriate comments on Charlie Kirk’s death Play Video

  October 16, 2025 5:33 PM

  A dozen school districts across the Rio Grande Valley have employees accused of making inappropriate comments over the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Following a public information request filed by Channel 5 News on Oct. 6, the Texas Education Agency provided on Wednesday a list of 129 Texas... more »

• PSJA ISD Pre-K students holding clothing donation drive for children with cancer Play Video

  October 8, 2025 6:55 PM

  Students at a PSJA ISD elementary school are learning about empathy, compassion and the power of giving, and it's all thanks to a campaign by their teacher. For the third year in a row, Pre-K teacher Gloria Moreno is leading her students at John Doedyns Elementary to help children... more »

• PSJA ISD teacher recognized for helping student struck by vehicle Play Video

  October 3, 2025 9:35 PM

  A teacher with the PSJA Independent School District was recognized on Friday. He was awarded for helping a student after he was hit by a car; the student is doing okay. Jonathan Rodriguez is a United States history teacher at PSJA Memorial Early College High School. Now he's... more »

• New association to represent South Texas school districts in Austin created Play Video

  September 19, 2025 10:31 PM

  School board trustees across the Rio Grande Valley said they want their voice heard in Austin. School districts depend on lawmakers in Austin, and they’re hoping the newly-formed South Texas School Board Association ensures local needs are met. Edinburg CISD School board Trustee David Torres leads the association... more »

• PSJA ISD expands Cradle to College Program with new early childhood campus Play Video

  September 19, 2025 3:01 PM

  PSJA Independent School District is getting ready to open a third early childhood campus. It's part of their Cradle to College initiative. On Friday morning, the school was filled with young students, families and staff. The district is celebrating the grand opening of its newest early learning campus. ... more »

• PSJA ISD places bond elections totaling $60 million on the ballot Play Video

  September 8, 2025 11:33 PM

  PSJA ISD voters will be presented with two bonds totaling nearly $60 million that the district is proposing. “The state does not fund the maintenance and operations of all school buildings, so all school districts at some point or another will probably have to ask for a bond election,”... more »

• PSJA ISD breaks ground on auditorium dome renovation project Play Video

  September 3, 2025 7:41 PM

  PSJA ISD’s iconic auditorium dome is being renovated. On Wednesday, district officials broke ground on a nearly $6 million project to restore the Oso Dome. Built in 1960, the dome was a performing arts center that will be transformed into a state-of-the-art auditorium. “Following years of dormancy,... more »

• PSJA ISD superintendent discusses Osodome renovation project Play Video

  September 3, 2025 5:41 PM

  PSJA ISD broke ground Wednesday on a multi-million dollar renovation project for one of their landmarks. The PSJA Osodome Auditorium was built in 1962 and served generations of students and parents. After several years of not being used, the Dome is being brought back to life after the... more »

• PSJA ISD police officers implementing new school safety tools Play Video

  August 28, 2025 2:42 PM

  Texas implemented several safety mandates at public schools after the 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde. Since then, school districts across the Rio Grande Valley announced several changes. Channel 5 News met with the PSJA ISD Police Department to view the safety tools district police officers now... more »

• PSJA ISD expanding programs for students Play Video

  August 25, 2025 3:50 PM

  The PSJA Independent School District is welcoming back nearly 30,000 students. On Monday morning, 130 buses made their way throughout Pharr, San Juan and Alamo to pick up nearly 5,000 students a day. The district says this year is all about safety, strong starts and student success. Both... more »

• PSJA ISD using state funds to make campuses safer Play Video

  August 25, 2025 1:44 PM

  Monday was the first day of school for students at PSJA Independent School District, and they are starting the year with high hopes. PSJA ISD says funding from the state is being used to make their classrooms safer. The district built a brand-new training facility for their school... more »

• PSJA ISD celebrates renovated press box at football Stadium Play Video

  August 22, 2025 2:42 PM

  PSJA Independent School District is celebrating the start of football season with a major upgrade to its stadium. The district just unveiled a renovated press box and suites at PSJA Stadium Friday morning. The facility seats more than 12,000 fans and features one of the largest scoreboards in the... more »

• PSJA ISD board censures trustee over ‘disruptive’ behavior Play Video

  June 25, 2025 6:15 PM

  A PSJA ISD school board member is not allowed on school district property after the school board decided on Wednesday to publicly denounce Cynthia Gutierrez. Gutierrez was censured during the Wednesday special called board meeting. According to the censure paperwork, the PSJA ISD school board believes Gutierrez’s behavior... more »

• Petition launched to reinstate PSJA ISD swimming club Play Video

  June 19, 2025 10:37 PM

  A student with the PSJA Independent School District is taking action over the future of the tri-city aquatics club. The club is a district program that gives students the opportunity to compete in swimming. Jorge Cantu Alvarez said he’s been a member of the club since he was 14... more »

• McAllen ISD students to enter online courses following spring break extension Play Video

  March 16, 2020 10:34 PM

  MCALLEN – A major move on Monday by McAllen Independent School District. Students, kindergarten through high school, won’t be returning to class after spring break. School board officials canceled in-class session for two weeks, which will start after spring break. McAllen students would resume instruction online April 6. ... more »

• CON MI GENTE: PSJA ISD Superintendent Retiring After 42 Years in Education Field Play Video

  July 18, 2019 12:48 PM

  PHARR – He’s been considered an education innovator; he’s been asked to testify in both Washington, D.C. and Austin about his ideas in education. Dr. Daniel King, the 12-year superintendent at Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, is retiring after 42 years in education. Before PSJA, he was superintendent... more »

• PSJA ISD Transportation Dept. Ranked Among Top 100 Fleets in Nation

  June 13, 2019 11:34 AM

  PHARR – A Rio Grande Valley school district has been recognized to have one of the top transportation fleets in the country. The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District Transportation Department is ranked among the top 100 fleets in the nation for the seventh consecutive year. Government Fleet, a... more »

• Mumps Case Confirmed at 3rd PSJA School

  May 30, 2019 6:53 PM

  ALAMO – A third school in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District has confirmed a case of the mumps has been found. A district spokesperson, Arianna Vasquez-Hernandez, says the case was found at McKeever Elementary School in Alamo. She adds students were not present on the campus at... more »

• Mumps Case Reported at PSJA Elementary School Play Video

  May 29, 2019 1:29 PM

  PHARR – A case of the mumps has been reported at an elementary school in Pharr. A spokesperson with Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, Arianna Vasquez-Hernandez, confirmed the discovery was made at Escobar Elementary School. Earlier this month, Hidalgo County Health Department said a case was reported at... more »

• PSJA ISD Student Recovering after Nearly Drowning Play Video

  November 8, 2017 2:13 PM

  ALAMO – PSJA ISD officials say a student nearly drowned during her physical education class at the school district's aquatic center. A classmate noticed she did not resurface for about two minutes and called for help, according to a PSJA ISD press release. A teaching staff pulled the student out... more »

• 5 Hospitalized after Crash Involving PSJA ISD School Bus, District Employee Cited Play Video

  October 24, 2017 11:09 AM

  SAN JUAN – Four PSJA ISD students and a driver are hospitalized after a school bus collided with a truck. San Juan police responded to the collision between Sam Houston Boulevard and Ridge Road, off Stewart Road Tuesday morning. Investigators said the school bus driver failed to control his speed... more »