Edcouch-Elsa ISD

Our Edcouch-Elsa Yellow Jackets Basketball team secured the championship in the silver bracket at the Sharyland Tournament. Go Jackets!

Attention CFT Parents‼️

We will be benchmarking all next week, Monday-Thursday! It is imperative that all of our students are in attendance for their benchmarks. Please support us by ensuring they are ready for the upcoming tests. Thank you in advance!

Our December calendar is here. Even though it is cold outside bring your children in. It is warm and cozy in the building.

12 Days of Christmas + Attendance! ✨🎄

We’re excited to kick off our 12 Days of Christmas celebration! Attend school daily to participate in a fun holiday-themed dress up day. ❤️

This is our way of spreading Christmas cheer and encouraging strong attendance as we head into the holiday season. 🎅📚

Let’s make these last days of the semester magical—show up, join the fun, and don’t miss out! 🎁✨

More Days Here = More Holiday Cheer 🎄🤶

🌟 Kindness starts early at JRG!
We caught one of our Pre-K students donating to our Christmas Mini Hygiene Drive, and it warmed our hearts. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed! 💕🎄

Attention:
The Regular School Board Meeting for today has been canceled until further notice. We will provide updates once a new date has been scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding.

EEISD News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 15, 2025

EEISD addresses BB gun incident at Carlos F. Truan Jr. High
Emergency procedures were followed; no injuries reported
Edcouch, Texas — October 15, 2025 — Today, a student at Carlos F. Truan Jr. High was found
to be in possession of a BB gun on campus. Staff immediately initiated established emergency
procedures. The situation was addressed swiftly, the item was secured, and no students, other
than the student in question, or staff were injured.
Campus administrators, following district protocol, took appropriate action to ensure the safety
of students and staff. The student involved will face consequences in accordance with the EEISD
Student Code of Conduct and applicable laws. Due to student privacy requirements, EEISD will
not release additional information about the student.
“Student and staff safety is our top priority,” said Dr. Sandy Ochoa, EEISD Superintendent. “We
are grateful for the quick response by our campus team and appreciative of everyone’s
cooperation.”
“I want to commend our students and staff for following directions calmly and quickly,”
added Ruben Chavez, Administrator in Charge of Carlos F. Truan Jr. High. “There is no ongoing
threat to our campus.”
EEISD reminds families that weapons and lookalike weapons, including BB guns, are strictly
prohibited on school property and at school events. We encourage students and families to report

🎶 La Estudiantina de Edcouch-Elsa High School Shines Again! 🎶 On Saturday, February 22, 2025, La Estudiantina de Edcouch-Elsa High School proudly participated in the Mercedes High School UIL Competition—and for the 10th year in a row, we earned a Division 1 rating! 🌟🏆 A huge thank you to all our talented students for their dedication and hard work. Your commitment continues to uphold the tradition of excellence. Congratulations to all students, staff, and administration for their unwavering support! 🎵 Meet Our Outstanding Estudiantina Members: ⭐ ALEJANDRO MIA F ⭐ ALTAMIRANO HARLEY N ⭐ BELTRAN KAYLEE B ⭐ CAVAZOS ANA J ⭐ CRUZ ANDREW G ⭐ DORIA DAYANARA ⭐ DE LEON DESIREE ⭐ GARCIA CASTILLO GUADALUPE N ⭐ GAONA JR JOSE L ⭐ HEREBIA CRUZ KEVIN ⭐ HERNANDEZ MALDONADO ERICK B ⭐ LARA BRITTANY ⭐ LEIJA JULIO C ⭐ LOZOYA GUADALUPE M ⭐ PERRY LAYLA J ⭐ RODRIGUEZ CARLOS D ⭐ RODRIGUEZ YOLANDA E ⭐ ROSAS ANGEL M ⭐ SALDIVAR HAYDEN I ⭐ VELA TIFFANY A Thank you all for making this achievement possible! Here's to many more years of success! 🎼🎉 Mr. Juan Navarro Jr. EEHS Estudiantina Teacher/Instructor

🎓✨ Attention GEAR UP Class of 2024 Parents! ✨ We’re thrilled to invite you to join us on a Tour of Texas Colleges this spring! This is a wonderful opportunity to visit colleges alongside your graduating senior and see firsthand the amazing paths they’re preparing to take. 📍 When: February 14-15, 2025 📍 Where: Coastal Bend, Central Texas, and Houston/College Station 🚌 We’ll depart early Friday morning (Feb. 14) from Region One ESC in Edinburg (1900 West Schunior, East Parking Lot) and return Saturday evening (Feb. 15) to the same location. 💼 What’s covered: Region One ESC GEAR UP will take care of your hotel stay and meals during this two-day adventure. 🌟 Spots are limited, so don’t miss this chance to support your graduate as they step into their future! For more details and to reserve your spot, contact Mrs. Aguinaga 956-607-4533.

Attention Gear Up Class of 2024! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to jumpstart your career! We’re offering TXDPS Level 2 Non-Commissioned Security Officer Training & Certification in a one-day, 4-hour session. 📅 Training Date: January 30, 2025 📍 Training Location: Rio Grande Room 1900 W. Schunior St. Edinburg, TX 78541 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Basic Security Principles ✅ Legal Aspects of the Profession ✅ Role and Responsibilities ✅ Identifying Emergencies ✅ Recognizing Safety Hazards ✅ Observation & Report Writing This training will give you the knowledge and certification to take the first step in the security profession. Spots are limited, so sign up today! Contact Mrs. Aguinaga for more information at 956-607-4533

Student Chamber Spotlight! Edcouch-Elsa HS Band flutes at the Valley Symphony Orchestra! VSO's Annual "Touch of Frost" Concert featured our Edcouch-Elsa HS Band Flute section for Pre-Concert entertainment! Thank you to the VSO for this wonderful opportunity. Our students enjoyed all of the Winter and Holiday Selections.

Congratulations to Senior Maricela Sital on her performance with the TMEA Region 28 “Symphonic Winds” Band this evening! Maricela was able to perform with students from all over Region 28. Students from Donna all the way to Brownsville. Maricela was able to earn this opportunity by competing in the yearly TMEA All-State contest. Maricela has also advance to the next round of competition. We are all proud of her dedication and accomplishments! "

Congratulations Miguel "Migi" Rodriguez, you are Officially a YellowJacket Marine!!!

This race wasn’t just about finishing first—it was about learning the mechanics, perfecting their skills, and enjoying the journey!🐝🐝🐝

A big Congratulations goes out to our Carlos Truan 7th and 8th grade "B" Teams on closing out their season with an Undefeated Record and the District Championship!

Congratulations to the Edcouch-Elsa UIL team on their impressive achievements at the Mission Veterans competition, which hosted over 40 high schools! 🖤💛 Gabriel Guzman- 4th place in Mathematics, while Daniel Pulido placed 1st in Persuasive Speaking. Shoutout to Coaches Ronnie Garza and Jack Jasso for their dedication and leadership!

🎶🎻 Join us for an enchanting evening of music! 🎻🎶 📅 Date: Thursday, December 19th ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Edcouch-Elsa Fine Arts Building Featuring the incredible talents of EE Mariachi Juvenil Azteca 🎤🎶, showcasing 6th-12th grade mariachi students. Come support our young musicians and celebrate the holiday season with the vibrant sounds of mariachi! 🌟🎺 🎵 See you there! 🎵

🎄✨ Join Us for the Edcouch-Elsa Christmas Parade! 🎶🎺 Get into the holiday spirit and celebrate with us as the Carlos Truan and Edcouch-Elsa Marching Bands fill the streets with festive cheer! 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM Bring your family and friends to enjoy an evening of music, lights, and holiday fun. Don’t miss out on this magical community event! 🎅🎷

🎶✨ Join Us for a Magical Evening of Music! ✨🎶 🎷 Edcouch-Elsa ISD proudly presents our Winter Band Concert! 🎺 🎼 Featuring performances by: Ybarra Middle School Truan Jr. High Estudiantina Edcouch-Elsa High School Band 📅 Date: December 17th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Edcouch-Elsa Fine Arts Let’s come together to celebrate the season with the incredible talent of our students! 🎄🎵 We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us in congratulating Zoe Zepeda as she prepares to sign her letter of intent on Friday, December 13th, at 2:00 PM in the Edcouch-Elsa Gymnasium. Zoe will continue her academic and athletic journey at Western Texas College, competing in Cross Country and Track & Field.