Weslaco ISD

Student Support Services

Stronger Connections Grant

Purpose of the Grant: The Stronger Connections Grant supports WISD's commitment to student well-being by strengthening mental health services, improving school safety, and fostering positive relationships among students, families, and staff.

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.

Solos podemos hacer muy poco; juntos podemos hacer mucho.

- Helen Keller

Goals of the Grant: The Stronger Connections Grant at Weslaco ISD is intended to focus on three (3) main goals:

Increase attendance,
Decrease discipline referrals, and
Increase students' sense of belonging.

This grant and its focus are targeted at three (3) WISD schools:

North Bridge Elementary

2001 N. Bridge Elementary

Weslaco, Texas 78596

956-969-6810

Mary Hoge Middle School

2302 N. International Blvd

Weslaco, Texas 78596

956-969-6730

Weslaco East High School

810 Pleasantview Dr.

Weslaco, Texas 78596

956-969-6950

Our vision is to support the academic and nonacademic needs of students by providing safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, which will result in improved academic achievement as well as mental, behavioral, emotional, and physical health and well-being of students.

Our mission is to establish safer and healthier learning environments and to prevent and respond to acts of bullying, violence, and hate that impact our school communities at individual and systemic levels, among other programs and activities.