MOST RECENT VIDEOS

• Little Greyhound Relays Featured

  Little Greyhound Relays introduced elementary students to the sport of track and field – including the disciplines of running, jumping, and throwing. The fun-filled event was designed to help participants to enjoy the sport and also to encourage them to possibly participate in middle school and high school track and field.

  Uploaded Jun 20, 2019
• Employee Awards Assembly Featured

  During our 2019 Employee Awards Assembly, trustees and administrators recognized our 5 to 50-year service award honorees and retiring employees for their dedication and commitment to our students, schools, and district.

  Uploaded Jun 06, 2019
• Beauty and the Beast | Ed Downs Elementary Featured

  Ed Downs Elementary recently hosted their traditional spring recital, “Beauty and the Beast.” This year’s recital not only showcased the students’ wonderful talents, it also served to introduce the remarkable work that will take place daily at the Ed Downs Fine Arts Academy beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. (Enrolling now! Call (956) 361-6720.)

  Uploaded Jun 06, 2019
• San Benito y sus Guitarras Sierreñas Featured

  “San Benito y sus Guitarras Sierreñas” was a special concert performance by the musical group Las Guitarras Sierreñas de San Benito – comprised of San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy guitar students under the direction of San Benito High School guitar instructor Jorge Mascorro.

  Uploaded Jun 06, 2019
• After School Program EOTY Showcase - Dance Performances Featured

  Celebrating 20 successful years, the San Benito CISD After School Program hosted a Disney-themed end of year showcase, “Once Upon a Time,” at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy.

  Uploaded Jun 04, 2019
• After School Program EOTY Showcase - Rock Bands Featured

  Celebrating 20 successful years, the San Benito CISD After School Program hosted a Disney-themed end of year showcase, “Once Upon a Time,” at San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy.

  Uploaded Jun 04, 2019
• Teachers of the Year 2019-2020 Featured

  CONGRATULATIONS to our 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year! We commend each of you for your dedication to public education and the continuing success of our students and schools!

  Uploaded Jun 04, 2019
• Campus Spotlight | San Benito High School Featured

  San Benito High School principal Maria Isabel Solis oversees a multi-building campus “where students have many opportunities to be successful.” The sports complex, cosmetology salon, band hall, and Black Box theatre are among the many facilities available on campus.
  
  Programs available for SBHS students include dual enrollment classes, an Advanced Placement (AP) program, a wide array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities, a College and Career Center, an Early College Academy, an extensive athletics program, and an award-winning Fine Arts program. Using professional learning communities, evaluating student attendance, and implementing advanced technological tools in the classrooms have been instrumental in preparing all students for post-secondary success.
  
  According to Mrs. Solis, it’s the committed teachers, faculty, and parents as well as the students’ pride in their school and community that truly make San Benito High School unique.

  Uploaded May 13, 2019
• San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Campus Spotlight Featured

  San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy principal Gilbert Galvan is quite impressed with the unique layout of his campus. The various components of the facility give its students a genuine feel for the college experience, and the Texas Success Initiative Assessment, better known as the “TSI test,” is administered to determine the appropriate level of college course work for incoming students.
  
  Among the many programs available to students are NJROTC, After School Program, before/after school tutorials, cheer and dance, athletics, and a variety of music programs. The various components of the Health Science Technology Program and the technology tools available to students help reinforce that early college readiness is one of the campus’ main initiatives.
  
  “You have to be a team for your campus to shine, and we do!” says Galvan.

  Uploaded May 08, 2019
• April 2019 Board Matters Featured

  SBCISD Board President Michael A. Vargas taped his April 2019 edition of Board Matters live on Wednesday, May 1, during a special recognition reception celebrating our district’s two most recent and notable accolades – Dr. Raul Garza, Jr. STEAM Academy receiving a national certification from the National Institute for STEM Education and Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary teacher Krystal Contreras being awarded the 2018-2019 Milken Educator Award.
  
  Mr. Vargas shared an overview of the April regular board meeting, announced that the Superintendent’s Golf Tournament Committee would be awarding $100,000 in scholarships to members of the San Benito High School Class of 2019, and gave a quick shout out to the San Benito Lady Hounds softball team – the Class 6A Bi-District Softball Champions!

  Uploaded May 03, 2019