Petersburg ISD

The Buffalo Journal Chronicles PISD Athletic Endeavors

PHS Grad Larry Martinez Hosts Website

Petersburg High School graduate Larry Martinez has established a website that chronicles the endeavors of PISD athletes and band members.  Called The Buffalo Journal (www.thebuffalojournal.com), the website is dedicated to providing . . . read more

Petersburg Elementary Earns Recognized Status

Petersburg Elementary achieved TEA Recognized status for the 2008-09 school year.  The campus narrowly missed TEA’s highest ranking, Exemplary.    “We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of the students . . . read more

PHS Senior Named National Merit Scholar Semifinalist

September 26, 2009

Taylor Nichols. a senior at Petersburg High School, has been named a National Merit Scholar semifinalist.  She is one of approximately 16,000 seniors nationwide so honored.  The recognition is based on test scores and other data . . . read more

Petersburg ISD Updates Stadium Lighting

September 15, 2009

Petersburg ISD recently completed the total replacement of lighting at Buffalo Stadium.  The previous lighting was installed in the 1960’s and utilized wiring that had deteriorated significantly.  Each year, PISD has had to . . . read more

"Just for Kids" Honors Petersburg ISD

Just For The Kids Honors Petersburg Schools With “High Performing” Designation   Petersburg ISD has recently been honored by Just for the Kids, an organization sponsored by the National Center for Educational . . . read more

Fund To Aid Local Volunteer Firefighters Established At Vista Bank

Please Help Support The Petersburg VFD

May 10, 2011

The ongoing drought has created all sorts of problems for West Texas, and the resulting wildfires have seemed to occur endlessly.  The willingness of our local firefighters to assist wherever needed has taken a huge toll on their . . . read more 1

PISD School Board Approves 2011-12 District Calendar

January 28, 2011

The PISD School Board approved the 2011-12 district calendar in a meeting held Thursday, January 27, 2011.  To view a printable calendar for 2011-12, click here. read more

PISD Students Rally Against Drugs and Alcohol During Red Ribbon Week

by Joey Nichols

Deon Smith, with the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, held three presentations for our students in honor of Red Ribbon Week on Thursday, October 28, 2010.  Mrs. Smith shared the dangers of alcohol and how it affects our body, our . . . read more

Petersburg ISD Renovations and Additions

Elementary Receives Major Electrical Upgrades

September 28, 2010

Petersburg ISD recently completed several projects designed to improve the overall infrastructure of the district.  Elementary classrooms and labs received major electrical upgrades, completing an approximately $75,000 district wide . . . read more

First Annual PISD Health Fair Takes Place

by Joey Nichols | April 23, 2010

Petersburg ISD and the local SHAC (School Health Advisory Committee) hosted a community health fair in the school cafeteria Thursday night, April 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  The health fair, spearheaded by PISD SHAC coordinator Corina . . . read more

Petersburg High School Named One of America's Best by US News and World Report

December 15, 2009

The US News and World Report recently named Petersburg High School as one of the best high schools in the nation.  Petersburg High was designated a Bronze Award School.  The schools are broken down into gold, silver, bronze and . . . read more

PISD Teacher Featured in Lubbock AJ's Pinktober Stories of Survival

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