We are incredibly proud of our Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy students for participating in the archery competition at the Rio Grande Valley Stock Show! Our students demonstrated focus, determination, and sportsmanship as they represented JBPA with pride.
A special congratulations to our top finisher, Jason Porras for winning 1st place in the archery competition! Way to aim high and making JBPA Proud!
We are also proud of the students who stepped up and competed:
π― Participants
β’ Esmeralda Passamentt
β’ Endaly Guardado
Every arrow shot represents dedication, practice, and perseverance. We are proud of our JBPA students for putting themselves out there and representing our school so well.
Keep aiming high, Blue Devils! πΉ



π Celebrating Excellence at Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy! π
We are proud to recognize Coach Herrera as our Teacher of the Month for February!
π Teacher of the Month β February
Congratulations to Coach Herrera! Your dedication, passion for teaching, and commitment to our students make a lasting impact every day. Thank you for inspiring our students and helping them grow both academically and personally. πβ¨
π Students of the Month π
We would also like to celebrate our incredible students who have demonstrated hard work, positive attitude, and leadership in their classrooms.
π 6th Grade Student of the Month: Zurely Garcia
π 7th Grade Student of the Month: Julian Sanchez Gaona
π 8th Grade Student of the Month: Marlene Ventura
Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are proud of the example you set for your peers! Keep up the great work! π




This past Saturday, students from Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy proudly represented our school at the TMSCA (Texas Math and Science Coaches Association) competition. Our team was led by Coach Mr. Garza and included 8th graders Max Rodriguez, Daniel Cano, Joaquin Garcia, and 6th grader Marc Garcia.
We are incredibly proud to announce that JBPA's Marc Garcia has qualified for the TMSCA State Competition! Marc placed 2nd overall across 6A, 5A, 4A, 3A, and 2A schools, and earned 1st Place among all 3A schoolsβan outstanding achievement!
Marc will advance to the State Competition on April 11th at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Please join us in congratulating Marc and our JBPA TMSCA team for representing our school and community with excellence!
#JBPA #TMSCA #AcademicExcellence #MonteAltoProud


Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy students competed this past weekend on March 7th at the Vanguard Track Meet in La Sara, and our athletes represented JBPA with pride and determination!
Boys Results
7th Grade
π₯ Adriel Cordova β 1st Place 800m, 2nd Place 400m
π₯ Jaxson Tamez β 3rd Place 400m
π₯ Jason Garza β 3rd Place 200m
π₯ Santiago Rodriguez β 1st Place Shot Put, 2nd Place Discus
π₯ Gael Marin β 1st Place Discus, 2nd Place Shot Put
π₯ Alberto Leal β 3rd Place Discus
8th Grade
π₯ Vidal Aguirre β 1st Place Discus, 3rd Place Shot Put, 3rd Place 100m
π₯ Steven Perez β 2nd Place 400m, 2nd Place 200m
π₯ Jorge Perez β 3rd Place Discus
Girls Results
7th Grade
π₯ 4x100 Relay β 2nd Place
π₯ 4x200 Relay β 3rd Place
π₯ Donika Valdez β 3rd Place 100m & 200m
π₯ Yanira Hernandez β 3rd Place Long Jump
π₯ Paulina Del Angel β 3rd Place Long Jump
We are incredibly proud of our JBPA Blue Devils for their hard work and dedication on the track and in the field. Thank you to our coaches, families, and supporters for cheering on our athletes as they continuing representing our school and the Monte Alto community with excellence!
Go Blue Devils!





A HUGE shout out to our amazing JBPA GEAR UP Facilitator, Ms. Olivarez, for taking some of our 7th graders on an exciting learning experience to Wild 104 radio station in Weslaco!
Our Blue Devils got a behind-the-scenes look at the world of broadcasting and learned what it really takes to run a radio show. π§β¨
A big THANK YOU to Jay Z for showing our students the ins and outs of the studio and inspiring future broadcasters in the making!
Be sure to tune in to Wild 104 at 2:00 PM to hear our Blue Devils on the air! ππ₯
#JBPA #BlueDevils #GearUp #FutureReady #Wild104









Thank you to the amazing Monte Alto High School FFA students for visiting our JBPA 7th graders and providing a wonderful mini lesson on how plants grow! πΏ
Our students not only learned about the science behind plant growth, but they also had the opportunity to plant their own wildflowers in individual pots to take home and nurture. Thereβs something special about getting your hands in the soil and watching learning come to life.
We are so grateful for community partnerships that inspire curiosity, responsibility, and growthβboth in the classroom and beyond. πΈ
#JBPA #MonteAltoPride #FFA #LearningInBloom #CommunityConnections









We are incredibly proud of the following students for their outstanding achievements:
π Ready Writing
6th Grade β 4th Place: Savannah Rodriguez
7th Grade β 5th Place: Kimberly Hinojosa
6th Place: Aylin Mercado
8th Grade β 6th Place: Dalilah Ybarra
πΊοΈ Maps, Graphs & Charts
6th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Marc Garcia
8th Grade β 5th Place: Daniel Cano
βοΈ Chess
6th Grade β 4th Place: Jason Porras
7th Grade β 5th Place: Aylin Mercado
8th Grade β π₯ 3rd Place: Allison Garcia
π Spelling
8th Grade β π₯ 3rd Place: Luis Gonzalez
π Dictionary Skills
6th Grade β π₯ 2nd Place: Savannah Rodriguez
8th Grade β 5th Place: Allison Garcia
π¬ Science
6th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Marc Garcia
6th Place: Christa De La Cruz
8th Grade β π₯ 3rd Place: Allison Garcia
π Poetry
6th Grade β 6th Place: Majorie Olvera
8th Grade β 5th Place: Naomi Sanchez
π§ Listening Skills
6th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Christa De La Cruz
6th Place: Savannah Rodriguez
βοΈ Editorial Writing
7th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Kimberly Hinojosa
8th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: David Zepeda
π₯ 2nd Place: Marlene Ventura
π₯ 3rd Place: Kayla Rojas
π Social Studies
8th Grade β 4th Place: Joaquin Garcia
π€Modern Oratory
6th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Christina De La Cruz
7th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Kimberly Hinojosa
π Spanish Poetry
6th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Savannah Rodriguez
7th Grade β π₯ 1st Place: Patricia Vega
8th Grade β 5th Place: Ingrid Zamarripa
6th Place: Yulissa Cantu
Your dedication to academic excellence continues to make JBPA shine. π Thank you to our coaches, teachers, and families for supporting our students every step of the way.
We are proud to host such an incredible event and even prouder of the way our students represented our school and community. The future is bright at JBPA! π



Please help us congratulate our January Teacher of the Month Mr. Garza! ππ
This outstanding educator goes above and beyond every day to support our students, inspire learning, and make a positive impact on our campus. We are grateful for your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence here at Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy.
We are proud to recognize our January Students of the Month for their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to success! ππ
π 6th Grade: Jason Porras
π 7th Grade: Kimberly Hinojosa
π 8th Grade: Luis Gonzalez
These students consistently demonstrate responsibility, respect, and leadership both in and out of the classroom. Keep up the great workβwe are so proud of you!




Our Superintendent, Mr. Rana, recently presented Math Academy to our math educators, providing valuable insights into data-driven instruction and effective strategies to support student growth. This professional learning opportunity helped teachers deepen their understanding of data and explore new ways to enhance math achievement in our classrooms.
Thank you, Mr. Rana, for your leadership and continued support of instructional excellence at Monte Alto ISD!



What a great way to close out the season for our JBPA Boys Basketball teams!
π 7th Grade Boys came out strong with a 31β12 victory, finishing the season with an outstanding 6β1 record. Great teamwork, effort, and growth all season long!
πͺ 8th Grade Boys battled hard in a tough matchup, falling 28β36. They showed heart and determination all year, finishing the season 2β8 and never backing down from a challenge.
We are proud of both teams for their commitment, sportsmanship, and representing Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy with pride. Thank you to our coaches, players, and families for a great season!









What an incredible night on the court! Our boys played with nonstop energy, heart, and teamwork, earning a dominant 45β16 victory against Vanguard Alamo! From strong defense to great execution, they left it all on the floor. We are so proud of this team and the way they represent JBPA! πͺππ








Criar a un adolescente conlleva grandes recompensas y tambiΓ©n grandes desafΓos. Para apoyarlos en esta etapa, compartimos la grabaciΓ³n de nuestro taller: βSALUD MENTAL ADOLESCENTE: QuΓ© es normal, quΓ© no lo es y CΓMO PUEDEN AYUDAR LOS PADRESβ.
Este taller de una hora ofrece herramientas prΓ‘cticas para:
Β· Identificar los altibajos emocionales tΓpicos de la adolescencia.
Β· Reconocer seΓ±ales que podrΓan indicar una preocupaciΓ³n mayor.
Β· Aprender formas prΓ‘cticas de apoyar el bienestar general de su hijo/a.
Si no pudo asistir en diciembre, le invitamos a ver la grabaciΓ³n en el idioma de su preferencia: https://esc1.zoom.us/rec/play/9fhYgflLk0bGBnZMlIpx_J9M8VdMK2jl-dTH9vt8UMR1ZYHjuQQFVqz-hMWW7IWiFAwVGHj6pzBELJJP.y7mjVP63YvushG3x?eagerLoadZvaPages=sidemenu.billing.plan_management&accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fesc1.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FwLLKoixKyAqACU-AQOyOWKwR8a2lWX-Gy6aKZrcRUPr_pmAZZGV54H5Iyci7CojD.vG_YiLvxgH0ZDgFb%2520Passcode%3A%2520Xvd3%261%3D3
Esperamos que esta informaciΓ³n les brinde mayor confianza y herramientas ΓΊtiles para apoyar el desarrollo de sus hijos.
Raising a teenager involves many rewards and challenges. To help you navigate this stage, we are sharing
the recording of our December workshop: βTEEN MENTAL Health: What's Normal, What's Not, and
HOW PARENTS CAN HELP.β
This one-hour session provides practical tools to help you:
β’ Distinguish between typical emotional ups and downs and more serious concerns.
β’ Identify signs that your teen may need additional support.
β’ Learn practical ways to improve your teenβs overall well-being.
View the recording at your convenience:
https://esc1.zoom.us/rec/play/mtpRr6ue2ay1x9jcmvYK_N-HoS9nlldncj2Fv9rNZZflqpH5-19L_Zugph41KKQAV9PiGmmpxo-LkF53.PzcAcx-VsycihdB7?eagerLoadZvaPages=sidemenu.billing.plan_management&accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fesc1.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F8G4qT_NstfW2qiq_BlfsZKPb0Rin5poR76scsWHHSqLd8ZiPbgP5I1wVKETNsPlO.Zquw2AQZRVrwUU6v
We hope you find these tools and insights helpful for your family.
We are proud to announce that Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy is gearing up to compete in the Capitol Hill Challenge, where our students will participate in The Stock Market Game!
π The competition officially begins on January 26, 2026, and will run through May 1, 2026. Each student team will manage a simulated $100,000 portfolio (Stock Market Game money), making real-world investment decisions while learning the fundamentals of finance, investing, and the value of money.
Schools from across the nation will be competing for the incredible opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., where winning teams will meet with congressional leaders and experience government and economics firsthand.
We are excited to see our students grow as financially literate, critical-thinking leaders as they rise to this challenge!

Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy proudly celebrates and thanks our dedicated School Guardians on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Our guardians play a vital role in keeping our campus safe and secure each and every day. Their presence, dedication, and commitment to our students and staff do not go unnoticed.
To show our gratitude, our students created a special handmade banner as a small token of appreciation for all that they do. ππ¨
Thank you to our School Guardians for your service, protection, and support of the JBPA family. We are truly grateful for you! π
#JBPA #NationalLawEnforcementDay #SchoolGuardians #ThankYou #JBPAFamily


π December Teacher & Students of the Monthπ
Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy is proud to recognize our outstanding Teacher of the Month for December and our exceptional Students of the Month! π
π Teacher of the Month (December):
π Mrs. Tamez
Mrs. Tamez consistently goes above and beyond for our students and staff. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, share her knowledge, and support her colleagues in any way she can. Her positive attitude, teamwork, and dedication make her an invaluable and supportive member of our JBPA family.
π Students of the Month (December):
πΉ 6th Grade: Mia Morales
πΉ 7th Grade: Jaxson Tamez
πΉ 8th Grade: Kayla Rojas
These students were selected for their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of you! π
Please join us in congratulating our December honorees! ππ
#JBPA #TeacherOfTheMonth #StudentsOfTheMonth
Great effort from our JBPA Boys Basketball teams!
π Our 7th Grade team came out strong with a big win, 27β2!
πͺ Our 8th Grade team battled hard but came up just short in a close, hard-fought game.
Proud of the hustle, teamwork, and sportsmanship shown by both teams. Keep working hard, boysβyour dedication shows on the court! π΅βͺ
#JBPAPride #BoysBasketball #HardWorkPaysOff









Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy is proud to celebrate our 8th Grade Science teacher, Mr. Garza, for being awarded a grant from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and Estes Education!
This incredible opportunity will allow us to launch a hands-on rocketry program that deepens our studentsβ understanding of physics, aeronautics, and real-world STEM applications. Our 8th graders will now get to experience the excitement of designing, building, and launching rockets as they explore the science behind flight.
Thank you, Mr. Garza, for always going above and beyond for our Blue Devils and for bringing new and innovative learning experiences to JBPA! ππ
#BlueDevilPride #STEMEducation #AIAA #EstesEducation #RockOnJBPA

Our Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy Blue Devils hit the court last night against IDEA Quest, and we are proud of the effort and heart they showed! ππ₯
πͺ 7th Grade Boys brought home a strong victory β great teamwork and hustle from start to finish!
β‘ 8th Grade Boys fought hard and played with tremendous determination, coming up just short in a close game. Weβre proud of their resilience and Blue Devil spirit!
Keep pushing, Blue Devils! Every game is an opportunity to grow, improve, and represent JBPA with pride! ππ








π Congratulations to Our JBPA Students & Teacher of the Month for November! π
Jose Borrego Preparatory Academy is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements and dedication of our Students of the Month for November and our Teacher of the Month for November! πβ‘
π Students of the Monthπ
π 6th Grade: Pedro Vivanco-Mejia
π 7th Grade: Michelle Mares
π 8th Grade: Maximiliano Rodriguez
These students have demonstrated exceptional character, leadership, responsibility, and a true commitment to academic success. We are incredibly proud of you!
π Teacher of the Month: Mrs. S. Slusser
Your hard work, passion, and dedication to our students make JBPA shine. Thank you for going above and beyond every day!
Letβs celebrate these amazing Blue Devils for representing the very best of JBPA! ππ₯



