Gen. Ricardo Sanchez Elem. Receives Exemplary Rating

RGCCISD Press Release 
We are pleased to report that General Ricardo Sanchez Elementary has received an Exemplary rating- which is the highest rating a campus can receive from the Texas Education Agency. This makes it two years in a row for this campus.  This Exemplary designation is based primarily on the scores the students received on their Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Test and the rating was achieved without Texas Projection Measure (TPM).  Thank you students, staff and parents for your dedication and commitment towards our goal: “Excellence”.

RGHS to Host Senior College Night

The Rio Grande City High School College & Career Resource Center will be hosting their annual "Senior College Night" on Monday, Oct. 11, at the Rio Grande City High School Library at 6:00 p.m.. Students and parents are encouraged to attend this informative event. College recruiters will be on-hand to discuss important admission requirements, admission deadlines, scholarship deadlines, and housing information. For additional information, please feel free to contact Mr. Roxy Garza, College & Career Advisor at (956) 488-6045

Starr Co. Neighborhoods to Receive Federal Funds for Sewer Deficiencies

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Washington D.C. – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced that Starr County  has been granted $500,000 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development CDBG program, which will be administered through the Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA) under the Texas Community Development Block Grant’s Colonia Construction Fund (CFC). 

The funds will be used to address sewer deficiencies in Mi Ranchito and La Escondida colonias in southern Starr County. A contractor will install 13,569 linear feet sewer line, one left station, 19 man holes, road repair and trenching and decommission 92 septic tanks

2010 National Night Out Slide Show

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AB Kinder Hosts Creative Letter "M" Activities

RGCCISD Press Release 
Alto Bonito Elementary Kinder classes had their annual muffins for mom activity on September 24, 2010.  The students invited their moms to school and they worked on a letter learning activity for the letter “M”.  Pictured above is Jesus Martinez from Mrs. Sandra Lopez’s class with his mom coloring a monkey while enjoying a muffin that was made for her.

Roque Guerra Elem. Receives Creative Education Institute Award

RGCCISD Press Release 
At the September 14th RGCCISD Board of Trustees meeting, Mrs. Edna Garza-Creative Education Institute (CEI) Lab Facilitator, students and administrators of Roque Guerra, Jr. Elementary were presented with the CEI Exemplary Lab Award Plaque.  Board President, Mr. Basilio Villarreal, Jr. and all the board members present commended Mrs. Edna Garza- CEI Essential Learning System (ELS) Reading Lab Facilitator, students, parents and principals for receiving  the CEI Exemplary Lab Award.  This prestigious award is given to campuses that are able to demonstrate significant student progress by meeting the criteria established by the Institute.

The district was notified about the award by Mr. Thomas D. Johnson-Vice President of Support Services for Creative Education Institute on August 31, 2010.  In his letter Mr. Johnson says "Your hard work and dedication have made it possible for Creative Education Institute to award you our CEI Exemplary Lab Award."  He also states, " I commend you for receiving our highest award.  May I encourage you to continue to strive for excellence."  Mrs. Edna Garza's dedication to her students is recognized and the district congratulates her for her efforts. (RGCCISD Photo)

Diaz Sworn in to RGCCISD Police Dept.

RGCCISD Press Release 
Officer Jesus Diaz was sworn in as an RGCCISD Police Officer on September 8, 2010 by School Police Chief Hernan Garza.  Diaz attended the Police Academy and graduated as one of the top students in his class on March 2009.  Officer Diaz worked as a Peace Officer in Sullivan City briefly before joining the district's Police Department.  He had previously been employed as a bus driver  for Rio Grande City CISD for the past 13 years.  His experience with school policy and demographics will undoubtedly aid him in his new career.  Officer Diaz is married to Anna Lee and they are the parents of four (4) children; Emily Ann (20 yrs.), Jesus Diaz, Jr (18yrs.), Jessica Lean (10 yrs.), Jackie Diaz (7yrs.) and the proud grandparents of an 11 month old Dilan Rodriguez. Pictured are Diaz and Chief Garza.  (RGCCISD Photo).

Another Shooting in Same Neighborhood

A drive by shooting has been reported in the Las Lomas area (Guevara Rd). The incident happened Thursday night, Sept. 30.  Very little is known at this time, but authorities do report that no one was injured in the shooting. This incident follows a Wednesday night (Sept. 29) shooting death in the same general area (about 2.9 mi. apart). 
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