Parent Center

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the Rafael Cantu Jr. High Parent Center! My name is Mrs. Edna Cardoza Perez, and I am your Family and Community Engagement Liaison. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year and to building a strong partnership with you to help our students reach their highest academic potential. We encourage you to consider joining our parent volunteer program, as our students greatly benefit from your involvement and support. If you are interested in participating in any of our parent advisory committees, please feel free to contact me. I am here to assist you in any way I can. Please do not hesitate to reach out by phone at 956-323-7800 ext. 7811 or via email at [email protected].

Estimados padres:

¡Bienvenidos al Centro de Padres de Rafael Cantu Jr. High! Mi nombre es Sra. Edna Cardoza Pérez y soy la Enlace de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria. Esperamos tener un excelente año escolar y construir una sólida colaboración con ustedes para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a alcanzar su máximo potencial académico. Les invitamos a considerar unirse a nuestro programa de voluntarios para padres, ya que nuestros estudiantes se benefician enormemente de su participación y apoyo. Si están interesados en participar en alguno de nuestros comités consultivos para padres, no duden en comunicarse conmigo. Estoy aquí para ayudarles en todo lo que necesiten. No duden en contactarme por teléfono al 956-323-7800 ext. 7811 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].

MONTH OF APRIL:

Parent Information/ Informacion para padres

Yearbook Sale: If you purchase before Spring Break $40.00, after Spring Break $50.00

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✨ Starlets Dance Team Tryouts ✨

Tryout Week (Mandatory):
📅 Tuesday–Thursday, April 14–16, 2026
⏰ 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Gym

Official Tryout Day:
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 4:45 PM
📍 Gym

If you have a child receiving special education services and have not yet received a PDSES grant, this is for you!

What is a PDSES Grant?
The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program is a one-time $1,500 online grant for parents or guardians of eligible students served by special education in a Texas public school.

✅ Important Notes:

The PDSES grant is one-time only.
Funds are limited and allocated each school year by the Texas Legislature.
Apply now to secure your account and support your child’s needs
Application closes on April 30th

Let's talk Tech: Internet Safety for today's familes
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am (CST)

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Clinical Del Valle: Services and DIY Fun
Thursday, April 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am (CST)

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