Local Elementary Receives "Health" Grant

Texas AgriLife Extension Service has secured the advice and support of Eddie Dougherty – Park and Recreation coordinator for the City of Rio Grande City in completing and upgrading the walking at Dr. Mario Ramirez Elementary reports Yolanda Morado Extension agent with Texas AgriLife Extension Service.

The school received a Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant to address and increase fitness and exercise of families whose children attend the school.

Grant monies have been allocated to improve the surface area of the track and purchase exercise equipment for families to use throughout the year.

Local Committee Plans Child-Care Conference

 The child care conference committee met on June 16th to plan their annual conference reported Yolanda Morado, Extension Agent with Texas AgriLife Extension Service.

Child care providers nurture and care for our children our future.  These workers play a vital role in children’s development by caring for them and attending their needs.  They help children explore individual interest, develop talents and independence, build self esteem, and learn how to get along with each other.

The conference is being conducted by the collaborative effort of Texas AgriLife Extension, TMC-Teaching Mentoring Communities Headstart, People First, Hill Country Child Care Providers Association and South Texas College.

Top RGCCISD Students Honored at Recognition Breakfast

RGCCISD Press Release
 On Tuesday, May 24, 2011, a breakfast was held to honor the top 10 graduates from RGCCISD Grulla High School and Rio Grande City High School at the Holiday Inn Express.  Mrs. Adelina Villarreal-Federal Programs Assistant Director and Guidance Director served as Mistress of Ceremonies. Mrs. Villarreal welcomed the students and congratulated them for all of their accomplishments.  This breakfast marked the beginning of a celebration of the district's two high schools Top 10 students coming together.  History was in the making with the students from the newly built district's second high school being honored side by side their comarades from the existing high school. Students from both high schools stood up and conveyed  pride in their accomplishments and expressed their educational goals.   

Local Agent Offers Advise on Lawn Fertilization

“First Thing You Should Know About Fertilizing Your Lawn”

How do I know that my lawn needs fertilizer?

The best way to determine if your lawn requires certain plant nutrients is to get the soil tested. Soil test forms and instructions are available through your local County Extension Office or can be found by visiting http://soiltesting.tamu.edu/ (the Texas A&M Soil Testing Laboratory). Obtaining a soil test is easy and inexpensive. The results returned to you will include recommendations on the amounts of plant nutrients that would be beneficial to your lawn. Soil tests determine the amount of nutrients in the soil available for plant use. Nutrients found in high to very high amounts need no additional application. Nutrients found to be deficient in the soil will result in a recommendation that fertilizer containing those nutrients be applied.

Several Local Restaurants Receive High Rating in Inspections

Rio Grande Valley's KRGV Channel 5's website has posted a list entitled "Starr County Health Reports" which details the results of recent health inspection of local retail food establishments, as well as learning centers, and hospitals. (See Full List)

Ringgold Elementary Event a Success

RGCCISD Press Release
Ringgold Elementary 2nd grade through 5th grade students enjoyed Career Day on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.  The students enjoyed this great educational event that exposed them to different types of careers.  Thank you:  Mayor Ruben O. Villarreal, Cameraman Johnny, Attorney Baldemar Garza, Yolanda Morado-Starr County Extension Office, Norma Fultz-Rio Grande City Public Library, Edna Gonzalez-Advanced Academic Director, Nelda Solis-LVN, Franky Ramirez-Starr County Sheriff  Department, Ana Balderas-Rio Grande City Police Department, Jose Alberto Escobedo-Hairstylist/Musician, Judith Solis-Assistant County Attorney, Victor Canales-County Attorney, Valeriano De La Garza Jr.-RGCCISD Police Department, Rio Grande City Fire Department, and Norma Martinez-US Customs and Protection.

Fatal Shooting in Rio Grande City

Valley Media Reports; Roman Ramirez Jr., a 22-year-old man from Rio Grande City was shot and killed early Thursday afternoon. (read full story)

Piper and Zuniga Reinstated

Valley media reports; former Police Chief Dutch Piper and City Manager Juan Zuniga  have been reinstated after being suspended for the last few months. The reinstatement comes after amendments made to sexual harassment charges made by a former city employee. (Read Full Article)  

Ringgold Elementary Holds Book Fair

RGCCISD Press Release
Ringgold Elementary celebrated their Spring Book Fair with a Carnival during Open House on March 10, 2011.  Pictured: Nydia Benitez- Librarian, Patricia Casa and Patricia Corpus-P.T.O. Officers, and Ringgold Elementary students Jaylyn Ramirez and Micayla Benavidez.

RGCCISD Names Teacher ; Aide of the Year

RGCCISD Press Release
Congratulations to Ringgold Elementary 2010-2011 Teacher of the Year Pedro (Omar) Pena and Teacher-Aide of the Year Soraida Ramirez for your hard work and dedication to Ringgold Elementary. Pictured: Soraida Ramirez-Teacher-Aide of the Year, Maria Elena Olivarez-Principal, Pedro (Omar) Pena- Teacher of the Year and Dr. Erica G. Canales-Assistant Principal.

Underground "Drug Bunker" Found in Roma

Valley media has reported that an underground bunker, allegedly used for drug smuggling, has been found in the Roma Texas area of Starr County. (Read Source Article)

Local Bank Offers "Money Saving" Lessons to Kids

RGCCISD Press Release
IBC Bank hosted ‘Money Buzz,’ or a kid-friendly financial lesson how to SAVE MONEY for 4th grade students at Ringgold Elementary.  In recognition of National Financial Literacy Month, the one-hour lesson taught children the value of currency and the importance of saving. Throughout the lesson, children actively participated in different hands-on activities including counting money, purchasing and saving money. All students received a signature coin money bank in the shape of a beehive to encourage them to save.

Ringgold Elementary Students Participate in Track and Field Day

RGCCISD Press Release
Ringgold Elementary 4th and 5th grade students participated in the Rio Grande City CISD Track and Field Day that was held on Wednesday, March 9, 2011.  All the students who participated in this event did is FANTASTIC. Thank you to all students in 4th and 5th grade and coaches (Alex Gonzalez, Blanca Salmon and Gina Salinas) for your hard work and dedication.

Ringgold Elementary Holds Track and Field Day

RGCCISD Press Release

Ringgold Elementary 1st through 3rd grade students participated in the Rio Grande City CISD Track and Field Day that was held on Thursday, March 10, 2011.  All the students who participated in this event did is FANTASTIC. Thank you to all students in 1st through 3rd grade and coaches (Alex Gonzalez, Blanca Salmon and Gina Salinas) for your hard work and dedication.

Ringgold Elementary Hosts Easter Hunt

RGCCISD Press Release
Ringgold Elementary Pre-Kinder through 5th grade held their Easter activities on Thursday, April 21, 2011. They participated in an Easter egg hunt and enjoyed the wonderful afternoon running around with their classmates.  Pictured: Mrs. Graciela Gonzalez Kinder class