News & Announcements

As we prepare to close out the 2020-2021 school year, we are writing to share information about the return process of the technology devices assigned to your students.

In order to identify academic areas that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is requiring all districts to administer the STAAR test. PAISD has made the decision to proceed with all online testing for the 2020-21 STAAR Administration.

On October 21, 2020, Governor Abbott and TEA announced that they had established the Supplementary Special Education Services program designed to connect eligible students with severe cognitive disabilities to additional supports for the critical services they may require. The program helps connect these families to personalized services through a funded allocation, helping to offset learning disruptions due to COVID-19.

During today’s administration of the STAAR writing and English I STAAR EOC exam, the STAAR online testing platform experienced technical difficulties state-wide. Due to this system error, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has suspended online testing for today for those who were unable to continue.

Due to current guidelines, the Port Arthur Independent School District has updated how fans will purchase tickets for the 2020 football season. These changes are due to the University Interscholastic League COVID-19 policy of limiting stadium capacity to 50%.

TJ Students and Staff will return to school on Thursday, 2/24

The Port Arthur ISD Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest is open to all students in the Port Arthur Independent School District.