Health Professions is consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
STISD is the only all-magnet school district in the state, and offers Valley students an educational alternative. The district provides a personal environment, a strong scholastic program and hands-on training in vocational career fields.
Because STISD is a public school district, there is no cost for students to attend one of its six campuses, and bus transportation is also free of charge.
Health Professions maintains an open enrollment policy, meaning any student that wants to attend our campuses can as long as he or she resides within the tri-county area we serve.
At Health Professions, meet curious, collaborative and driven students just like you.
At Health Professions, there's more to experience than solely academics. Explore what life is like as a student at Health Professions, and be part of the many extracurricular competitive activities and social clubs.
The community here at Health Professions is diverse, interactive and vibrant. We take pride in each and every position that plays a part in making our district unique and consistently ranked among the best in the state and nation.
If you are looking for spunk and excitement and non-traditional methods of learning, Health Professions is the perfect match and offers endless opportunities.
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Health Professions Administration
Principal: Michele Guajardo, Ph.D.
Assistant Principal: Laurie Kilbourn
Assistant Principal: Tanya Perez
Dean of Instruction: Diana Tyndall
District Administration
Superintendent: Marco Antonio Lara, Jr., Ed.D.
Deputy Superintendent: Efrain Garza
Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations: Marla R. Knaub
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources: Lissa Frausto, MBA, SPHR
Executive Director for Student Support: Marcos L. Flores, M.Ed.
Executive Director for Special Programs: Brenda De La Garza, Ed.D.
Chief of Police: Steven Cortez
Executive Director for Public Relations & Marketing: Amanda Odom
Executive Director for Facilities and Construction: Frank Treviño
Welcome to Volume II of the STISD College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year.
Inside, students and parents will be able to find important information regarding FAFSA, Scholarships, Dual Credit, Testing, CTE Programs of Study and mandatory deadlines.
Ready to kick off the holiday season STISD-style? 🎄✨ Join us Dec. 4 or 5 for STISD Fine Arts Night, featuring our talented students in visual art, theater, and music!
You’ll enjoy:
* A festive choir performance with students representing every STISD school 🎶
* Our Winter Fine Arts Academy performance of The Trial of Santa by Don Zolidis 🎭
* An art show you can stroll through and enjoy 🎨
Join us for our upcoming Parent Connection meeting on Wednesday, November 12, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. This event offers parents an opportunity to connect, learn, and gain valuable information from Workforce Solutions and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA).
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