Science Academy Newsletter
October 2022
CONGRATS Science Academy!
TEA 2022 Accountability Ratings Released


Niche Best Schools Rankings
STISD and campuses rank among the best in Niche Best Schools Rankings for ninth consecutive year!
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From the Desk of Mr. Gutierrez:
Congrats to Daniel Chen, Nikhil Veeramachaneni, and Richard Fleming for being named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists! Their PSAT/NMSQT scores were amongst the top in the state of Texas + nation. We are so proud! Great job, guys!
STISD Family,
We have big news! We signed an agreement with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to expand our current dual enrollment program to make each of our four high schools collegiate schools. Be on the lookout for additional information to come soon regarding campus celebrations and parent information sessions.

Come join our Dragon Family!

Downtown Harlingen Jackson Event
Saturday, Oct. 1st, 9am-3pm
East Jackson Avenue
Harlingen, TX
Come and see what amazing services we have to offer!
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October 19th - Unity Day - Wear Orange


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Testing Time!
Quarter One Exam Schedule

It's Advanced Placement (AP) Registration Season!
As you make plans to register for AP exams, below are a few things to keep in mind:
- Preferred Registration Deadline- Oct. 4
- All AP and IB exams are fully covered by STISD (at $0 cost to you)
- Final Registration Deadline - Nov. 15

9th TSI Test, 10th & 11th PSAT, & 12th SAT
Wednesday, Oct. 12th, 8am
Science Academy
TSI Testing
Friday, Oct. 14th, 8am
Science Academy
Moved from September 29th.
TSI Testing
Thursday, Oct. 27th, 8am
Science Academy
Junior and Senior Priority. Links to register will be provided through class Teams.
Harvey Mudd College Visit
Monday, Oct. 3rd, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy Go Center
John Hopkins University College
Tuesday, Oct. 4th, 11:30am-1pm
This is an online event.
Baylor University
Tuesday, Oct. 11th, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy Go Center
Princeton University
Thursday, Oct. 13th, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy Go Center
South Texas College Visit
Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy Go Center
FAFSA/TAFSA
Tuesday, Oct. 18th, 5:30-7pm
Science Academy Go Center
UT Austin, Texas A&M, STC and UTRGV will be here to assist.
Case Western Reserve University
Wednesday, Oct. 19th, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy Go Center
University of Houston College Visit
Friday, Oct. 21st, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy Go Center
From the Desk of Ms. Fernandez:

From the desk of Mrs. Talavera

Border Patrol
Monday, Oct. 24th, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy
Operation Detour Presentation
Behavioral Health Solutions
Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy
Underage Drinking Presentation
Behavioral Health Solutions
Friday, Oct. 28th, 11:30am-1pm
Science Academy
Abuse of Illicit and Prescription Drugs Presentation
Nurse's Nest


Back-to-back champs!
Our Lady Dragons took the Championship title at this year's Volleyball Superintendent's Cup. Way to go, ladies!

SciTech: Home of Champions!
Congratulations to our Boys Cross Country Team for winning the Superintendent's Cup and GiGi Gutierrez for winning the Girl's Varsity Individual competition.



Our SENIORS and FRESHMEN reigned victorious at our September pep rallys! Who will win the October Spirit stick?!

A huge shout out to our security staff and IT Professionals; thank you for all you do for our students, parents, and staff!


