Fourteen Pearland ISD students competing for National Merit scholarships

These semifinalists include Dawson High School’s Stefan Budimlic, Kyle Bundick, Nicholas Christner, Justin Lenderman, Cindy Li, Meredith McNichols, Basil Muthalaly, Vidya Muthupillai, Ashley Phillips, Muhammad Rehmat, Jose Salinas, Amar Sehgal, Pavan Senthil and Jordyn Taylor.

Pearland ISD awarded Inaugural ‘District of Distinction’ Award from Texas Art Education Association

Pearland Independent School District recently received the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) 2020 District of Distinction Award in recognition of outstanding leadership for promoting the arts within the district and community.

Online spirit apparel store helps raise funds for Pearland ISD Education Foundation

The Pearland ISD Education Foundation is pleased to offer I AM PEARLAND ISD district apparel and gear through a new online merchandise store. The I AM PEARLAND ISD campaign encourages students, staff, and community members to wear their support for the school district. This is the third year for the fundraising initiative which has raised over $34,000 for the education foundation.

Two students attend Rice University Virtual STEM Camp

Two Pearland ISD students did not let COVID get in the way of their learning this summer. Pearland High School’s sophomore Angel Pinales and Turner High School’s senior Kraig Thompson, were among a select group from across the state to attend virtual STEM Camp offered by the prestigious Tapia Center for Excellence and Equality at Rice University.

Mathis named new Cockrell Elementary principal

The Pearland Independent School District Board of Trustees named Mathis principal of Cockrell during its August 25 meeting.