IDEA San Juan

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.

We are excited to invite you to IDEA Academy San Juan for some family friendly fun and a chance to learn more about how to begin your child's journey to and through college ⚜

Welcome to IDEA #4
📅 Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
🕟 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30PM
📍 Location: IDEA Academy San Juan, Gate 1
600 E Sioux Rd, San Juan, TX 78589

Details: Join us for Welcome to IDEA if you have not attended one yet. Parents will be able to complete the necessary steps for registration and attend a parent information session.
To RSVP, call or text "WTI & your student's names" to (956) 586-7839.
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Nos complace invitarlo a IDEA Academy San Juan para divertirse en familia y tener la oportunidad de aprender más sobre cómo comenzar el viaje de su hijo/a hacia y a través de la universidad ⚜

Bienvenidos a IDEA #4
📅 Fecha: Jueves, 25 de Julio, 2024
🕟 Hora: 4:00 PM - 5:30PM
📍 Ubicación: IDEA San Juan Academy, Puerta 1
600 E Sioux Rd, San Juan, TX 78589

Detalles: Únase a nosotros para el Bienvenido a IDEA evento si aún no ha asistido a una. Los padres podrán completar los pasos necesarios para la inscripción y asistir a una sesión informativa para padres.
Para confirmar su asistencia, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "WTI y los nombres de sus estudiantes" al (956) 586-7839.

We are excited to invite our New to Idea Students (k-5th) for Culture Camp at IDEA Academy San Juan Academy! ⚜

New Student Culture Camp
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
🕟 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: IDEA Academy San Juan - Gate 1

Details: Experience what it’s like as an IDEA student at Culture Camp! During Culture Camp, students will discover the school's systems and procedures, familiarize themselves with the layout of the campus, and gain valuable insights to ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year. 🐾
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¡Estamos emocionados de invitar a nuestros estudiantes nuevos a Idea (k-5th) para el CAMPAMENTO DE CULTURA en IDEA Academy San Juan Academy! ⚜

CAMPAMENTO DE CULTURA!
📅 Fecha: Miercoles, 31 de Julio, 2024
🕟 Hora: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Ubicación: IDEA Academy San Juan - Puerta 1

Detalles: ¡En el Campamento de Cultura, los estudiantes descubrirán los sistemas y procedimientos de la escuela, se familiarizarán con el diseño del campus y obtendrán información valiosa para garantizar una transición sin problemas al nuevo año académico. 🐾

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! 🤩

Attention San Juan Team & Family! 💡 We’re so excited to welcome our scholars back for the 2024-25 academic year. To streamline communication in the upcoming school year, please like and follow the IDEA San Juan College Prep page for the latest updates. This page will go offline on September 1.

❓Questions? Contact Carlos Benavides, Assistant Principal of Operations at [email protected].

We are excited to invite you to IDEA San Juan Academy for MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT! ⚜

Meet the teacher night
📅 Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
🕟 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: IDEA San Juan, Gate 1 - Academy Gym

Details: Meet your child’s new teacher and learn about our Campus Improvement Plan 🐾
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¡Nos complace invitarlo a IDEA San Juan para la NOCHE DE CONOZER AL MAESTRO/A! ⚜

NOCHE DE CONOZER AL MAESTRO/A!
📅 Fecha: Viernes, 9 de Agosto, 2024
🕟 Hora: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Ubicación: IDEA San Juan, Puerta 1 - Academy Gym

Detalles: Conozca al nuevo maestro/a de su hijo/a y de nuestro Plan de mejorar el campus 🐾

Team & Family!
We have FREE Summer Meals until July 26th.
This means FREE Breakfast and FREE Lunch for kiddos under 18 years old.
Want more info:
Check the flyer for more information or contact us for more information.
*This institution is an equal opportunity provider*

¡Equipo y familia!
Tenemos comidas de verano GRATIS hasta el 26 de julio.
Esto significa desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS para niños menores de 18 años.
Quieres más información:
Consulte el folleto para obtener más información o llame (956) 588-4021 para obtener más información.
*Esta institución es una proveedora de igualdad de oportunidades*

Way to go Saints! ⚜️ 🐾

We are thrilled to announce that 27 IDEA High Schools have been 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! Read our blog to see how IDEA Public Schools ranked: https://ideaps.org/jm2024 🌟📚🎉

Already planning for the 2024-2025 school year? Visit our Back-to-School webpage to learn more about our school uniforms. Our campus is here to support our fellow Saints every step of the way to ensure a strong start to the school year. Feel free to contact one of our vendors for more information regarding uniform pricing, store hours and location.

¿Ya está planificando para el año escolar 2024-2025? Visite nuestra página web de regreso a clases para obtener más información sobre nuestros uniformes escolares. Nuestro campus está aquí para apoyar a nuestros compañeros santos en cada paso del camino para garantizar un buen comienzo del año escolar. No dude en ponerse en contacto con uno de nuestros proveedores para obtener más información sobre los precios de los uniformes, el horario de la tienda y la ubicación.

RGV Pro Direct*
1913 West Houston Ave
McAllen, TX 78501
Mon-Sat: 10:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 10:00 – 3:00 p.m.
www.ideauniforms.com
956-627-6161

GT GoldSport
312 W. Nolana Ave.
McAllen, TX 78504
(956) 550-9592
Ideapolos.com

We are excited to invite you to IDEA San Juan for BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! ⚜

Back to School Bash
📅 Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
🕟 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00PM
📍 Location: IDEA San Juan, Gate 2 - Cafeteria

Details: Welcome back Saint Family! We will have gently used uniforms donations available, campus tours, games and informational booths. 🐾
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¡Nos complace invitarlo a IDEA San Juan para la FIESTA DE REGRESO A LA ESCUELA! ⚜

FIESTA DE REGRESO A LA ESCUELA
📅 Fecha: Viernes, 2 de Agosto, 2024
🕟 Hora: 5:00 PM - 7:00PM
📍 Ubicación: IDEA San Juan, Puerta 2- Cafeteria

Detalles: Bienvenidos Familia Santa! Tendremos donaciones de uniformes usados, recorridos por el campus, juegos y puestos informativo.A

We are excited to invite you to IDEA Academy San Juan for some family friendly fun and a chance to learn more about how to begin your child's journey to and through college ⚜

Welcome to IDEA #4
📅 Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
🕟 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30PM
📍 Location: IDEA Academy San Juan, Gate 1
600 E Sioux Rd, San Juan, TX 78589

Details: Join us for Welcome to IDEA if you have not attended one yet. Parents will be able to complete the necessary steps for registration and attend a parent information session.
To RSVP, call or text "WTI & your student's names" to (956) 586-7839.
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Nos complace invitarlo a IDEA Academy San Juan para divertirse en familia y tener la oportunidad de aprender más sobre cómo comenzar el viaje de su hijo/a hacia y a través de la universidad ⚜

Bienvenidos a IDEA #4
📅 Fecha: Jueves, 25 de Julio, 2024
🕟 Hora: 4:00 PM - 5:30PM
📍 Ubicación: IDEA Academy San Juan, Puerta 1
600 E Sioux Rd, San Juan, TX 78589

Detalles: Únase a nosotros para el Bienvenido a IDEA evento si aún no ha asistido a una. Los padres podrán completar los pasos necesarios para la inscripción y asistir a una sesión informativa para padres.
Para confirmar su asistencia, llame o envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra "WTI y los nombres de sus estudiantes" al (956) 586-7839.

Hello Saint Family, 2024-2025 School Supply lists are here!⚜️

¡Hola familia Santa, las listas de útiles escolares 2024-2025 están aquí!⚜️