IDEA Mission

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, an opportunity to have deeper conversations about mental health. At IDEA, we all have a role to play in preserving the mental well-being of our Team & Family. The Hope Squad initiative is creating supportive communities at campuses across the Rio Grande Valley. 💙 Learn how Hope Squad is creating a positive and uplifting environment at IDEA Public Schools in our blog: https://ideaps.org/SMP24.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

🌟 Big News! 🌟 IDEA Public Schools is thrilled to share that 133 of our schools have been recognized among the top in the nation on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's 2024 “America’s Healthiest Schools” list, with 15 of our schools earning the prestigious All-Star Award! 🏆 ​
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This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to promoting quality nutrition, regular physical activity, and strong wellness policies. 💪🎉 🥗 Read more about this achievement on our blog: https://ideaps.org/3z8BcAw.

📢 Exciting News for Odessa Families! 📢 We are thrilled to announce the opening of one of IDEA Public School’s newest campuses, featuring IDEA Lopez Academy and College Preparatory, launching in the 2025-26 school year! 🎓✨ ​
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IDEA Lopez is named in honor of our late Acting CEO and Superintendent, Al Lopez, this campus will continue his legacy of empowering students and making a lasting impact on their communities. Learn more about Al’s story and our mission to close the opportunity gap and prepare students for success in college and beyond by reading our blog: https://ideaps.org/47uT3P3.​
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✨ Together, we are building brighter futures! ✨

🌟 Big News in the Rio Grande Valley! 🌟 IDEA Public Schools is thrilled to share that 25 students have been chosen as finalists for the prestigious National Math Stars Program and four IDEA students were selected as National Math Stars Awardees. 🤩 This incredible achievement highlights the dedication, hard work, and mathematical prowess of our students, supported by their amazing families and educators. 👏📚 Learn about their journey to success on our blog: https://ideaps.org/MathStars2024.

💙💛 Applications for the 2025-26 school year at IDEA Public Schools are NOW OPEN! 💙💛 Join a community where expert teachers, supportive families, and dedicated students come together to create a safe, healthy, and thriving environment. At IDEA, we prepare our students for success in college and beyond. 📅 Apply today at ideapublicschools.org/apply!​
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👨‍👩‍🧒 Already part of the IDEA family? Don't forget to fill out our sibling application or refer a friend or family member to join our amazing IDEA Team & Family!​

👇 Tag someone who would love to join IDEA in the comments below!

We hope our IDEA Team and Family enjoyed a well-deserved Labor Day weekend! As we return to classes this September, let’s commit to attending school every day during Attendance Awareness Month! Chronic absence affects all kids, not just the absent ones.

In observance of Labor Day, IDEA Public Schools honors the dedicated individuals who keep our communities thriving. Our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, and will resume regular operations on Tuesday, September 3.
Have a restful holiday Team and Family! 💙

Standing with Texas families, educators, and taxpayers who deserve transparency, IDEA Public Schools filed a petition on August 29 to intervene in ongoing litigation preventing the TEA from publishing A-F grades for public schools and districts. At IDEA, we’re committed to supporting Texas families and educators by ensuring clarity and transparency in public school performance. Read more about our decision here: https://bit.ly/4cKGiR5.

We're so excited to see IDEA seniors kicking off their final year with unforgettable moments like Senior Sunrise events and founding class celebrations. As you embark on the journey of college applications, acceptance, and all the excitement to come, remember that this year is all about your hard work and success. Here's to a year of memories that will last a lifetime! 💛💙

🇬🇷 Bring a little bit of Greece to your table with this delicious Greek Chicken Bowl recipe submitted by Ayleen Esparza, Health Services Administrator at IDEA HQ. Don’t miss out on this flavor-packed meal and more in IDEA’s 2024 Healthy Kids Here cookbook. 😋 Save this post and grab the download here: https://ideaps.org/HKHCookbook24​.

Congratulations to Noah Ramos and Reyna Alvarez from IDEA Quest College Prep's photography class for their outstanding submissions in the 2024 Southern Exposure Youth Nature Photo Contest! Check out their award-winning photos from over 1,000 submissions. 📸​

💡 programs prepare students for college and career. Learn more about program offerings and locations on our website: www.ideapublicschools.org/cte.

📆 Save the date on October 24 for IDEA Public Schools' 2024 Education Excellence Luncheon! ​This event will honor exceptional IDEA scholars, teachers, and community champions who contribute to the success of our schools. ​

💡Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments and look to what's ahead. Learn more: https://ideaps.org/EEL2024

🎉 Exciting News, Team & Family! 🎉 We are delighted to welcome Adam Miller as the new National Executive Director of IPS! Adam's passion for serving families and his dedication to ensuring every child has equal opportunity for an excellent education are truly inspiring. ​

With a proven track record of leadership and a steadfast commitment to excellence, Miller is poised to drive our IPS regions to new heights. Join us in congratulating Adam Miller as he leads us forward in our promise of student achievement and success in college and beyond. 💙💛

Make tonight’s dinner a real piz-za the action with our Baked Pizza Pasta recipe! 🍕 Get this recipe and more in both English and Spanish in IDEA’s 2024 Healthy Kids Here cookbook. Save this recipe and download the PDF here: https://ideaps.org/HKHCookbook24.

Scholars have settled into their homerooms and are back on the road to and through college this week! 🏫🍎

IDEA Public Schools, across four states and eleven regions, is committed to fostering a love of learning and the power to make college dreams a reality. 🎓✨ See how each state kicked off the new school year in our first day of school recap blog: https://bit.ly/46RlxlD.

IDEA Public Schools opened its doors at TWO new campuses this week at IDEA A. W. Brown in southern Dallas and IDEA Lakeland in Florida. 🤩 Scholars were welcomed back to school with joy and pride from our campus Team and Family! We are so excited to kickstart your journey to and through college! 🎓💫

It's the first day of school in the Rio Grande Valley! We're thrilled to see our schools buzzing with energy and excitement this week! 😎🎉 Here's to a year of friendships, achievements, and determination. Check out some of today's excitement at IDEA schools in the RGV.

Make your morning peachy with our recipe for Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats! 🍑 Learn how to kick off a peach-perfect day with this sweet and creamy treat. Find more delicious recipes in both English and Spanish in IDEA's 2024 Healthy Kids Here cookbook. 😋 Download the PDF here: https://ideaps.org/HKHCookbook24.

Welcome back, IDEA San Antonio scholars! A new school year means new opportunities to achieve greatness. 🎓💫See how our San Antonio schools kicked off the 2024-25 academic year in today's highlights.

Today is the biggest first day of school for IDEA Team and Family in Texas, Florida, and Ohio! 😎🎉​

We are welcoming scholars at two new campuses, IDEA A. W. Brown and IDEA Lakeland. Check out some of today’s highlights! 📸

IDEA Public Schools in El Paso, Permian Basin and Baton Rouge regions welcomed back scholars for their First Day of School this week! Team and Family are happy to be back in class on the road to and through college! 🎓​

Check out some moments from this week and tag us in your own photos on Facebook and Instagram! 🤩

Career and Technical Education scholars had a busy summer winning awards, earning certifications, and preparing for their future career goals. 💡 Learn how students put their learning into practice this summer with courses in our latest blog: https://ideaps.org/46KDd2k.

Ezequiel Olivarez' journey to Aggie ACHIEVE at Texas A&M University is a testament to the power of perseverance of Team and Family. 🎓 Hear from Ezequiel and the challenges he's faced to make his college dream a reality on KRGV: https://bit.ly/4d1uJ9a.

Phoenix Family, Please join us in congratulating Class of 2024 alumni Diego Hernandez for being selected as one of only 36 recipients of the VADA Scholarship. We are so proud of him and look forward to seeing all he will accomplish.
We thank VADA for this amazing opportunity for Diego!

The Valley Automobile Dealers Association (VADA) and its board members have awarded $50,000 total in scholarships to 36 recipients of the VADA Scholarship Fund for the 2024-2025 academic year. Since the VADA Scholarship Fund was established in 2017, VADA has rewarded $298,000 in scholarships.

🚨 Attention all Phoenix athletes, don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your physical done before school starts. You will be unable to practice without an updated sports physical! 🚨

RGV Urgent Care will be offering free sports physicals from 4pm-7pm during the month of August - parent or legal guardian must be present.

Pick up the sports physical form from the front office anytime between 8am -3pm, Monday - Friday.

🎉📚 Attention IDEA Mission families! 📚🎉

We're thrilled to invite you to our BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! 🎉 Join us for an evening packed with fun, FREE giveaways, and exciting activities for all students. Trust us, you don't want to miss out!

🗓️ Mark your calendars: August 2, 2024, from 5pm-7pm. See you there!



🎉📚 ¡Atención familias de IDEA Mission! 📚🎉

¡Estamos emocionados de invitarlos a FIESTA DE REGRESO A CLASES! 🎉 Únanse a nosotros para una tarde llena de diversión, regalos GRATUITOS y emocionantes actividades para todos los estudiantes. ¡No se lo pueden perder!

🗓️ Marquen sus calendarios: 2 de agosto de 2024, de 5pm a 7pm. ¡Nos vemos allí!

Class of 2024 Summer Melt #2 was a success!
We were able to take a break from the heat and catch up with our graduates over popsicles & prep for the fall semester! We enjoy spending time with them and can’t wait to hear about the exciting adventures that await them in college. Your futures are bright! Don’t be strangers, Class of 2024; see you soon!

Our campus is offering FREE lunch for ALL children under 18, even if they attend school at a different school district. Our school cafeteria is open for children to enjoy lunch while you learn more about our schools. Visit us today! 🤩

¡Hay almuerzo GRATIS para CUALQUIER niño menor de 18 años en IDEA! ¡Traiga a los niños a almorzar y aprenda todo lo que necesita saber para que comiencen su viaje a la universidad! 🤩

We are thrilled to announce that IDEA Mission ranked among the most challenging in the nation by the Jay Mathews Challenge Index! This recognition is a testament to our commitment to preparing every student for success in college and beyond. 🎓✨ ​
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This prestigious ranking, the oldest high school ranking system in the country, began in 1998 through Newsweek and The Washington Post. Join us in celebrating our students' and educators' hard work and dedication. 🌟📚🎉

Attention K-12 students and parents: IDEA Mission's New to IDEA Culture Camp is just around the corner! We are excited to meet our new students and give them the opportunity to meet their teachers. All new students are invited to join us on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Parents, you'll have the chance to meet the teachers and the lead team at our "Meet the Teacher Night" on August 14th. We look forward to seeing you soon! Save the date!

Atención estudiantes de K-12 y padres: El Campamento de Cultura de IDEA Mission está a la vuelta de la esquina. Estamos emocionados de conocer a nuestros nuevos estudiantes y darles la oportunidad de conocer a sus maestros. Todos los nuevos estudiantes están invitados a unirse a nosotros el martes 6 de agosto de 2024. Padres, tendrán la oportunidad de conocer a los maestros y al equipo administrativo en nuestra «Noche de Conocer al Maestro» el 14 de agosto. ¡Esperamos verlos pronto! ¡Aparte la fecha!

📢Attention Phoenix Families📢

We invite you to join us and meet our IDEA Mission bus drivers. Please attend if you have any questions about your route or if you are still pending your registration. Remember, the deadline for making any changes is July 29th.

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📢Atención familias Phoenix📢

Les invitamos a que nos acompañen y conozcan a nuestros conductores de autobús de IDEA Mission. Por favor asistan si tienen alguna duda sobre su ruta o si aún tienen pendiente su inscripción. Recuerden que la fecha límite para hacer cualquier cambio es el 29 de julio

🌟 Attention Phoenix Families! 🌟

We're excited to announce our Meet the Teacher Day on August 14th from 4pm to 6pm! 📅 This is a fantastic opportunity to get to know your child's homeroom teacher and prepare for the upcoming school year. 🍎✏️

Please keep an eye out for a call from your child's teacher at the beginning of August to discuss any questions you may have and to introduce themselves. 📞 Also, feel free to bring in your child's school supplies on this day to kick off the year on the right foot!

Looking forward to seeing all our wonderful families there! 🎉



🌟 ¡Atención familias de Phoenix! 🌟

¡Nos complace anunciar nuestro Día de Conocer al Maestro el 14 de agosto de 4pm a 6pm! 📅 Esta es una oportunidad fantástica para conocer al maestro de la clase de su hijo/a y prepararse para el próximo año escolar. 🍎✏️

Por favor, estén atentos a una llamada de su maestro/a a principios de agosto para discutir cualquier pregunta que puedan tener y para presentarse. 📞 Además, ¡siéntanse libres de traer los útiles escolares de su hijo/a este día para comenzar el año con buen pie!

¡Esperamos ver a todas nuestras maravillosas familias allí! 🎉

📢📢 Upper-Valley IDEA campuses📢📢
IDEA Palmview is hosting our Annual Vaccine Clinic! 🏥

📍 Location:

IDEA Palmview
4100 N. Schuerbach Rd
Palmview, TX-78572

📞 (956) 424-4900

ATTENTION PARENTS: Upcoming 7th graders will need
TDAP and MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccines. If your child is already vaccinated, please notify your school nurse!

Let's keep our kids healthy and ready for the new school year!🤩

📢📢! Los campus de IDEA de Upper-Valley📢📢
IDEA Palmview albergará la clínica anual de vacunas! 🏥

📍 Ubicación:

IDEA Palmview
4100 N. Schuerbach Rd
Palmview, TX-78572

📞 (956) 424-4900

📢📢 ATENCIÓN PADRES: Los próximos estudiantes de séptimo grado necesitarán
Vacunas TDAP y MCV4 (meningocócicas). Si su hijo ya está vacunado, ¡notifique a la enfermera de su escuela!

¡Mantengamos a nuestros niños sanos y listos para el nuevo año escolar! 🤩

Did you know IDEA Public Schools is offering free meals to kids 18 and younger this summer? Visit our campus with your child where they can enjoy a delicious meal. 😋 Stick around for help completing an application or registration for the 2024-2025 school year! ​

¿Sabía que este verano ofrecemos comidas gratis a niños menores de 18 años? ¡Solo venga a visitar nuestra escuela con su hijo, donde podrá disfrutar de una deliciosa comida mientras le ayudamos a completar su registro! 😋