Port Arthur ISD

We started the new year off with an incredible District Father Engagement Kick-Off, led by Rhonda Calcote, our dedicated Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator. The conference room was filled with enthusiastic fathers and families eager to learn about the powerful impact of father involvement on student achievement.

A heartfelt thank you to our inspiring guest presenters: Senior Pastor & Councilman Donald Ray Frank, New Hope Baptist Church; Michael Chambers, 100 Black Men of Greater Beaumont; Lead Pastor Julian Martinez, Port Arthur City Church; James Marion, General Manager, Town & Country Ford Port Arthur; and Kenneth Godfrey, Beaumont's First Baptist Church. Your insights and leadership made this event truly impactful.

On August 4, 2025, our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mark Porterie, set the tone for the 2025–2026 school year with a powerful message during Convocation.

Speaking to a gymnasium filled with engaged staff, Dr. Porterie reminded us of our purpose and reignited our passion for the important journey we’ve chosen to educate, empower, and ensure every child’s success in the classroom and beyond.

Thank you, Dr. Porterie, for delivering such an inspiring and impactful message to start the new school year.

Rhonda Calcote, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, has partnered with Mathew Chávez, Education Specialist, and Shannon Lang, Coordinator, of the Title I, Part A Statewide Initiative in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency, to strengthen partnerships among parents, families, and teachers.

Together, we’ve collaborated through both in-person and virtual meetings to explore meaningful ways to enhance the school-to-home connection. Each meeting was filled with thoughtful solutions, shared laughter, and valuable ideas that support the success of everyone involved.

Parents, families, community members, and all stakeholders played an important role in the joint development of our 2025–2026 District Parent and Family Engagement Policy. The policy is available on the District website at www.paisd.org. We welcome your feedback, please feel free to share your recommendations through the survey provided. Thank you to Mrs. Alvarez, Mrs. Barrientos, Mr. Celis, and Mr. Diaz for providing Spanish interpretation.

The Collaborative Conversations meeting held on October 1, 2025, was led by Rhonda Calcote, Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, along with Parent Leaders who facilitated discussions at their respective tables. The meeting was highly productive, fostering meaningful connections and lasting relationships, all while centering on the shared goal of building empathy and understanding for others.

We held our first Parent Pink-Out and Annual Title I/Programs' Meeting on October 6, 2025, presented by Jackie Berry, Grants Manager. The Golden Triangle Christian Women Coalition provided valuable resources to parents and families focused on mental health awareness. Thank you to our parents and families for partnering with Port Arthur ISD in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Let’s go, TITANS! We’re 6–0! Go, Fight, Win!

The first nine-week grading period ends on October 8, 2025. Please check the Home Access Center for the most up-to-date grades for your child. https://www.paisd.org/parents/home-access-center

If you need a password reset contact Password Reset Line at (409) 989-6186.

Hear from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Mark Porterie!

Nov. 5, 2025

In- Person @ 11:00 a.m.

4801 9th Avenue

Port Arthur, Texas

Email: rcalcote@paisd.org
Website: www.paisd.org
Phone: (409) 989-6222