South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy

09/28/2026

📚 BACK-TO-SCHOOL YEARBOOK SALE! 🚀
Don’t miss the lowest price of the year!
📖 Yearbooks are only $40 through October 8!
Order yours now and lock in the $40 price before it goes up!
🗓️ Deadline: October 8
💰 Price: $40
💻 Order at Jostens.com
Don’t wait—secure your 2026–2027 RSA Yearbook today! 🚀📸

09/28/2026

Dear 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for supporting our 8th Grade Candy Apple Fundraiser! ❤️ Your participation helps us raise funds for our students’ end-of-year activities and field trip.

💰 Money Collection Days:
Thursday, October 1st & Friday, October 2nd during Spanish class.

✅ Cash and checks are accepted.
✅ Please send the exact amount whenever possible.
✅ Please double-check your child’s order to make sure the number of candy apples ordered matches the money being turned in.

Candy Apple Distribution Day:
Friday, October 9th

Students will be responsible for delivering the candy apples to the people who purchased from them.

Every candy apple sold makes a difference! Thank you for supporting our 8th graders and helping us make their end-of-year experiences memorable.

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Estimados padres y tutores de 8.º grado:

¡Gracias por apoyar nuestra recaudación de fondos con la venta de manzanas! ❤️ Su participación nos ayuda a recaudar fondos para las actividades y el viaje de fin de año de nuestros estudiantes de 8.º grado.

💰 Días para entregar el dinero:
jueves 1 de octubre y viernes 2 de octubre

✅ Se acepta efectivo y cheque.
✅ Por favor, envíe la cantidad exacta de dinero cuando sea posible.
✅ Le pedimos que revise cuidadosamente el pedido de su hijo(a) para asegurarse de que la cantidad de manzanas ordenadas coincida con el dinero que se está entregando.

Día de entrega de las manzanas:
viernes 9 de octubre

Los estudiantes serán responsables de entregar las manzanas a las personas que les hicieron pedidos.

¡Cada manzana vendida hace la diferencia! Muchas gracias por apoyar a nuestros estudiantes de 8.º grado y ayudarnos a hacer posibles experiencias especiales para ellos al finalizar el año escolar.

09/21/2026

It's ON, Rockets! 🚀🍽️
Which grade will claim the crown in our Lunch Competition — 6th, 7th, or 8th? We're tracking the percentage of students eating school lunch each day, and the grade level with the highest participation wins EXTENDED LUNCH! Encourage your Rocket Scholar to eat school lunch and help their grade take the win. Let's see which class has the most Rocket Pride! 🚀

09/19/2026

RSA families, next week our scholars will be taking their Beginning of Year (BOY) assessments. Please review the schedule below and help your Rocket get plenty of rest and arrive on time each morning of testing.

🗓️ Mon. Sept. 21 — Social Studies 6 (AM) & Social Studies 7 (PM)
🗓️ Tues. Sept. 22 — Biology
🗓️ Wed. Sept. 23 — Social Studies 8
🗓️ Thurs. Sept. 24 — Science 8
🗓️ Fri. Sept. 25 — Science 6 (AM)

09/15/2026

💻 Happy National IT Professionals Day! 💻

Today we're giving a huge shoutout to Mr. Peter Martinez and Mr. Gilberto Arreola for keeping us running behind the scenes! From troubleshooting hardware and software to our data and reports, their hard work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated.

Thank you for everything you do for our Rocket family! 🚀

09/15/2026

📚✨ PSTO MEETING REMINDER! ✨📚
We’d love to see our RSA families at our upcoming PSTO Meeting! 🚀
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 RSA Library
Come join us as we discuss upcoming events, activities, and ways we can support our amazing RSA students and staff! 💙
Your involvement makes a difference!
We hope to see you there! 🙌

09/15/2026

The Lady Rockets MSS Volleyball team defeated IDEA Weslaco in two straight sets. 25-4 and 25-17. Way to grab the W, Ladies!!

09/12/2026

In honor of National Policewoman's Day, we're giving a huge shoutout to Officer Cortez of our South Texas ISD Police Department for her dedication to keeping our Rising Scholars Academy campus safe every single day! 👮‍♀️ From drop-off to pick-up and all of our campus events, Officer Cortez plays a vital role in our campus community. Thank you for your service and commitment to our students and staff! 🚀

Today we honor and recognize Officer Michelle Cortez for her dedication and service to the STISD! Thank you to all the women in law enforcement who protect and serve our communities!

09/12/2026

🚀 Our Runnin’ Rockets competed this weekend at the 31st Annual Mercedes XC Meet and came away with some great results!

🥇BOYS — 1st PLACE TEAM FINISH
🥈Girls — 2nd PLACE TEAM FINISH

🏃‍♂️Boys Top Finishers
🥇 Joey C. — 1st
🥈 Gael L. — 2nd
🥉 Bradley B. — 3rd
9th — Samuel L.
10th — Ernesto A.
11th — Eduardo R.
12th — Iker L.
14th — Jide K.
18th — Jesus L.

🏃‍♀️Girls Top Finishers
4th — Jackie S.
5th — Amariah F.
6th — Sofia T.
7th — Allison S.
9th — Camila D.
12th — Loreta A.
13th — Kezia C.
14th — Isabella G.
15th — Lia V.
19th — Rieycka C.
20th — Andrea B.

Keep working hard and keep improving!

🚀 Great job, Rockets 🚀

09/11/2026

🚀 The energy at Friday's pep rally was OFF THE CHARTS!
Take a look back as we bring the same energy into this weekend!
Rest, recharge and we'll see you back on Monday!