South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy

🚀 Rocket Families, here’s your next back-to-school reminder!
Let’s review a few important campus policies to help your Rocket start the year strong:

👕 DRESS CODE — Rocket Ready, Every Day
A few key reminders: no rips/tears/holes in jeans above the knee, no backless shoes or crocs, no crop tops/exposed midriff/sleeveless tops, no skirts above the knee (even seated), leggings must be worn with a top covering to mid-thigh, only piercings in both ears, no head gear (hats, bandanas, hoodies up), no graphic shirts with violent/illicit themes, and no colored hair or hair designs. For the full policy, please see the Student Handbook.

🎒 CAMPUS SAFETY
• Mesh or clear backpacks only
• Clear water bottles only (no glass)
• ID card worn at all times — on a lanyard or clipped, visible at all times, required on campus, at school activities, and on buses
• No outside Starbucks/soft drinks or energy drinks
• No squishies, needohs, or toys
• No glass cologne or perfume
Prohibited items will be confiscated.

📵 PERSONAL DEVICE EXPECTATIONS
Per Texas law (HB 1481), personal communication devices — cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, e-readers with internet, and more — are not allowed during the school day (drop-off through last bell). Devices must be powered off and stored in a backpack. This does not apply after school. Repeated violations lead to escalating consequences, from confiscation to disciplinary placement.

Need to reach your child during the day? Call the front office at 956-399-4358.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our campus safe, focused, and positive! 🧡💙

Some beginning of the year reminders from our Coaches:

✅ PE Uniform for 6th & 7th grade students
PE shirt (orange or gray)
Black bottoms (shorts or joggers)
No leggings allowed & shorts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee
6th Grade Set: https://loom.ly/PnZqSIs
6th Grade Shirt: https://loom.ly/pmNK2-o
7th Grade Set: https://loom.ly/OZ72E7E.
7th Grade Shirt: https://loom.ly/Pmbyz-Q

✅ Sports Physical
All Rockets trying out for a sport must have a completed 2026-2027 sports physical on file.
Download the blank sports physical form, complete it, upload it to Rank One
Form: https://loom.ly/dVYQFpE
Rank One Parent Portal: https://loom.ly/PnwyI_A

✅ Fall Sports Tryouts — Next Week!
📝 26-27 sports physical AND sports application required to try out.
🚌 Transportation is available.
Tryout Applications: https://loom.ly/zxeeKX0

Volleyball & Flag Football
August 17th - 20th
4:00–5:15 PM

Cross Country
August 24th & 25th
6:30–7:30 AM

Questions? Contact [email protected]

🚀 Rocket Families, with the start of the new year around the corner, we ant to share some helpful information to make it easier.

Bus & ID information for the new school year:
📌 Week 1: Students only need their ID NUMBER to board the bus. This number can be found on their class schedule — please make sure your Rocket knows it before day one!
📌 Starting Week 2: Students will need their physical school ID to board the bus, and it must be visible at all times throughout the school day, including on campus and at school activities.

Students will have their ID pictures taken during the first week of school.

Safety and Accountability make us all Rocket Ready.

🎸 Join us TODAY, AUG. 9 for the STISD Summer Fine Arts Academy's production of Rock of Ages: Youth Edition, a high-energy musical featuring unforgettable '80s rock hits, incredible student performances, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

📅 Sunday, Aug. 9
🕑 2:00 p.m.
📍 Harlingen Municipal Auditorium: 1204 Fairpark Blvd., Harlingen
🎟️ FREE Admission – Open to the Public
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ROCK OF AGES: YOUTH EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
www.concordtheatricals.com

What a night! 🚀 Thank you to our incredible community partners, our STISD high schools and most of all — our Rising Scholars Academy families — for making tonight’s Back to School Bash so special. Your energy, support, and your Rocket Pride made this event one to remember!

Couldn’t make it tonight? We’ve got you covered — join us for a make-up schedule pickup and supply distribution this Saturday, August 15th.

And mark your calendars: the First Day of School is Monday, August 17th! We can’t wait to see our Rockets blast off into a new school year. 🧑‍🚀✨

📋 New to Campus Families: Make picking up your schedule tonight even easier!

Before your student's schedule can be handed out, make sure the following have been submitted:
✅ Electronic registration packet through Skyward
✅ Final 2025–2026 report card showing promotion

If one of the above is missing, we won't be able to release your schedule at the event.
Report cards can be dropped off at the RSA front office (8–12 or 1–5), emailed to [email protected], or brought with you tonight!

Getting it done ahead of time will make time for the rest of the Bash!
Questions? Give us a call at 956-399-4358.

We can't wait to see you this evening!

⏰ Reminder, Rockets! Our Back-to-School Bash is TODAY! 🚀

Come get your class schedule, pick up school supplies, tour the campus, meet your teachers, and check out our clubs — plus FREE food, games, and activities for the whole family!

📍 Today, Aug. 5 | 6–8 p.m.

See you tonight! 🎉

New to Campus Families,
Schedule pickup will happen at our Back to School Bash!

Before your student's schedule can be handed out, we need TWO things on file:
✅ A completed electronic registration packet through Skyward Family Access
✅ Your student's final 2025–2026 report card showing promotion to the next grade

Both items are required — if either one is missing, we won't be able to release a schedule at the event.
Report cards can be dropped off at the RSA front office (Mon–Fri, 8–12 or 1–5), emailed to [email protected], or brought with you on August 5th.

Make schedule pickup quick and easy leaving time for the rest of the bash!
Questions? Give us a call at 956-399-4358.

We can't wait to welcome you to RSA! 🧡🖤

Get Your 2026-2027 Sports Physical Done — Don't Wait!

Physicals are required for all athletes to try out for a sport this school year.
Don't wait until the last minute — get yours done today so you're ready and eligible when tryouts start.

Here's how:
⬇️ Download the blank Sports Physical form: https://loom.ly/dVYQFpE
📝 Complete the physical with your doctor
⬆️ Upload it to RankOne: https://loom.ly/PnwyI_A

Be Prepare. Be Eligible.

Questions? Contact Coach Jackie Padilla at [email protected]

🚀 Core Values in Action! 🚀

We are proud to recognize our 7th grade Rocket, Victor Gonzalez, who hosted a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway at the San Benito Haven Trail this weekend!

This is exactly what it means to be a Rocket — being active and supporting your community where you can.