Edcouch-Elsa High School

🎓✨ 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!🐝🐝🐝

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.

Join us in congratulating Isaiah Garcia as he prepares to sign his letter of intent on Thursday, December 19th, at 2:00 PM in the Edcouch-Elsa Gymnasium. Isaiah will continue his academic and athletic journey at Western Texas College, competing in Cross Country and Track & Field.

🎉🐷 4th Annual Showmanship Clinic & Toy Drive Success! 🎁✨ The Edcouch-Elsa FFA hosted its 4th Annual Showmanship Clinic on December 3, 2024, and it was a huge success! 🙌 Presented by Mr. Joe Carter, this event brought students together to showcase their hogs and develop their showmanship skills. Buckles were awarded to outstanding participants in four divisions: Seniors, Intermediate, Junior Intermediate, and Junior, including Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Third Overall Showman. 🏆👏 This clinic wasn’t just about showmanship—it also served as our annual toy drive, where participants donated new toys to bring holiday cheer to students in the Edcouch-Elsa School District. 🎄❤️ A big thank you to Mr. JJ Garza, Mr. AJ Garza, and the entire FFA chapter for their hard work in making this event a memorable experience for everyone involved. 💪✨ Thank you to all who participated and supported this event. Together, we’re making a difference—both in the arena and in our community! 💛💙

This was the first wrestling tournament of the season, and it was a fantastic experience for our athletes! Every competitor gave their best while gaining valuable insight into their physical progress. A special congratulations to the players who stood out with their outstanding performances. 4 champions and 1 silver medalist 5th overall out of 25 valley schools It was a good day for the Yellowjackets👏👏 Great job everyone, and let’s get back to work! Alfredo Campos (Sr) - 1st 🥇 Alekzandrea Uresti (Sr) - 2nd 🥈 Adrian Salinas (Jr) - 1st 🥇 Esperanza Cardona (Jr) - 1st 🥇 Kiron Neves (Fr) - 1st 🥇

Our high school counselors have begun meeting with all students to ensure they are on track to achieve their college and career goals. These meetings are part of a comprehensive process that involves a detailed review of each student’s credits, class history, schedules, and more. We appreciate your support as we work together to help our students succeed.

We are so proud of the incredible recipients of the first-ever Superintendent's Scholarship! Kendall Gandaria Yohvanna Guerrero Joslyn Gomes Rebecca Davila Marissa Gomez Gabriel Avila

Congratulations Daisy De Leon! Daisy is 1 of 15 students in the state of Texas to get the @utaustintx Impact Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes incoming high-potential students who are making an impact in their local communities.

We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the recipients of the first-ever Superintendent's Scholarship! This was made possible because of our 1st Annual Superintendent's Scholarship Golf Tournament that was held on April 12, 2024. This scholarship recognizes their outstanding achievements and dedication to academic pursuits. #EEISDPrideinExcellence

Superintendent's Advisory Council Meeting! Last meeting of the year! We are thankful to our student representatives and look forward to continuing to listen to the needs of our students. #EEISDPrideinExcellence 🖤💛🐝

We are proud of our EEISD High School Thespians for making it to the Bi-District competition. This is a testament to your talent, teamwork, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of each of you for your exceptional performances and for representing our school with such grace and skill.