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IDEA Frontier

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Welcome to IDEA Frontier. Proudly serving the parents, families and students of Brownsville, Texas. News & World Report’s Top High Schools lists.

IDEA Public Schools believes that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to one of the fastest-growing networks of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. Currently, the network serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Louisiana and Florida. IDEA has been recognized as a “Great Place to Work” and received national rankings on U.S. IDEA remains on-track to uphold its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

11/03/2026

🎒💙 Big dreams start with a strong foundation!

She entered kindergarten not yet reading. Now, she's reading above grade level and exceeding her family's expectations! 📚✨

See what's possible for your little learner at IDEA!

🎓 Kindergarten applications for the 2027–28 school year are OPEN! Apply today and take the first step toward your scholar's future!

💙 Plus, select IDEA schools will also offer Pre-K for the 2027–28 school year!

🔗 https://ideapublicschools.org/apply/

11/02/2026

💙💛 Happy National School Psychology Week! 🧠✨

Behind every thriving school community are dedicated professionals helping scholars feel supported, understood, and empowered to succeed.

This week, we're celebrating IDEA's incredible school psychologists who work alongside students, families, and educators to support mental health, overcome challenges, and help every scholar reach their full potential. 🌟

👏 Thank you for the compassion, care, and expertise you bring to our schools every day!

11/02/2026

Help us welcome our newest Charger leader!

IDEA Frontier College Prep is excited to welcome Mr. Magdiel Martinez as our new Assistant Principal of Operations (APO)!

As a proud IDEA alumnus, Mr. Martinez brings a special connection to our mission, along with years of experience in campus operations and a passion for supporting students, staff, and families.

Charger Nation, please join us in giving Mr. Martinez a warm Frontier welcome! ❤️💛⚡

11/01/2026

❤️🎉 Red Ribbon Week was a SUCCESS at IDEA Frontier Academy!

Our students and staff had an amazing week promoting healthy choices, kindness, and a drug-free future! ❤️

We wrapped up the week with our Chargers signing a pledge to stand against bullying and drugs! ✍️💪

⚡ We are proud of our Chargers for choosing kindness, respect, and a bright future! ❤️💛

11/01/2026

FREE Virtual Bilingual Parent & Family Empowerment Sessions!

📱 Upcoming Session: November 18
Behind the Screen: What Parents Should Know About Social Media & Artificial Intelligence (AI)

🕜 1:30–3:00 PM

Learn valuable information to help support your child's success at home and school!

💻 Register today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=sB72AniPz0i-7EApar34BhsU1QWSfmREpJpj7FHcgCFUMTFLTDBVS0dDM1c0V09BSEhBUENURVBBRC4u&route=shorturl

📌 See the flyer for additional sessions and details. We hope you can join us!

10/31/2026

🎃👻 The ultimate Halloween costume? An IDEA scholar, of course! 💙🎓

Happy Halloween, IDEA Team & Family! 🧡

Now we want to know… what are YOU dressing up as this Halloween? Drop your costumes in the comments! 👇

10/31/2026

🎭✨ Character Day at IDEA Frontier! ❤️💛

Our Chargers went all out for Character Day! From creative costumes to unforgettable characters, our students filled the campus with fun, laughter, and lots of personality! 🤩🎉

We loved seeing everyone show off their creativity and bring their favorite characters to life!

10/30/2026

💙 One teacher. One student. An impact that comes full circle.

Once an IDEA Quest student herself, Adrienne Piando returned as a teacher, inspiring scholars like Lizzy Vela, who's now pursuing her own dream of becoming an educator. 🎓

📖 Read their full story and discover more stories, resources, and updates in the November edition of the IDEA Family Connection Newsletter!

🔗 https://bit.ly/4BBd4C2

10/30/2026

Trunk or Treat Success!

A huge congratulations to 12th grade student Mauro Felix for successfully planning and organizing an amazing Trunk or Treat event for all our middle school students as part of his CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) project!

Your hard work, creativity, and dedication brought so much joy and excitement to our students. What a wonderful example of student leadership and turning an idea into a memorable experience for our school community!

A special **THANK YOU** to all the teachers and students who participated and helped make this event possible. Your enthusiasm, support, and teamwork made it a huge success! 🎃🍭

We are so proud to see our students taking the lead and making a positive impact on our campus!

10/29/2026

🎉 A new chapter for IDEA Price Hill! 🏟️

IDEA Greater Cincinnati celebrated an exciting milestone with the official opening of the IDEA Price Hill Athletic Complex! 🎀✂️

Students, school leaders, and community supporters came together to celebrate this new space, which will give scholars more opportunities to compete, build friendships, and discover their strengths beyond the classroom.

👏 Congratulations to the IDEA Price Hill community! Take a look at some highlights from the ribbon-cutting celebration! 📸

🎒 Applications are now open for the 2027–28 school year! Interested in joining IDEA Greater Cincinnati? Apply today: https://ideapublicschools.org/apply/

10/28/2026

🍉 Summer’s getting a dramatic farewell—and a delicious encore.

October’s Harvest of the Month features watermelon and cantaloupe in Endless Summer Overnight Oats, combining creamy yogurt with cinnamon-baked cantaloupe.

IDEA’s Child Nutrition Program encourages students to explore new flavors at school and gives families fresh ideas to try at home.

Make it together! Visit our Child Nutrition Program page and select "HOM Cookbook (Updated Monthly)" to find the full recipe: https://bit.ly/4yT5QaX

10/27/2026

Short-staffed? Not when our scholars are around! 💙💛 From welcoming families to lending a helping hand, our scholars are always ready to step up!

But we're still looking for YOU! Join our Team & Family and help us make a difference every day.

🎬Shoutout to our team at IDEA Carver for bringing this fun video to life!

10/27/2026

🌎🕶️ Mr. Worldwide has entered the chat! DALE! 🎶

Our scholars at IDEA Alamo kicked off Red Ribbon Week in style, bringing their best Pitbull looks to campus for Mr. Worldwide Day! 😂🎉

From the bald caps to the sunglasses, these Griffins understood the assignment!

❤️ We're celebrating Red Ribbon Week across IDEA Public Schools and encouraging our scholars to make healthy choices and live drug-free.

10/26/2026

🎉 We’re proud to share that 73 IDEA Elementary and Middle Schools ranked among the top 25% in all of Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report!

The road to and through college starts early, and this recognition celebrates the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families who build strong academic foundations every day. 📚🎓

🏅 Congratulations to our IDEA scholars and school communities!

🔗 Read more about our rankings in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4kbkh5q

10/26/2026

⚡❤️💛 FRONTIER FAMILIES, YOU'RE INVITED! | ¡FAMILIAS DE FRONTIER, ESTÁN INVITADAS! 💛❤️⚡

📣 Join us for our FALL TOWN HALL!

Come learn about our 2026–2027 Campus Improvement Plan, how Title I supports our students, and the exciting goals we have set for this school year! Your voice matters, and together we can continue building a brighter future for our Chargers! ⚡

📅 Tuesday, October 27th
🕔 5:00–5:30 PM
📍 Frontier College Prep Library

❤️💛 ¡Acompáñenos a nuestra REUNIÓN COMUNITARIA DE OTOÑO!

Los invitamos a conocer nuestro Plan de Mejora del Campus 2026–2027, cómo el programa Título I beneficia a nuestros estudiantes y las metas que tenemos para este ciclo escolar. ¡Su participación es importante para seguir construyendo juntos un futuro brillante para nuestros Chargers! ⚡

📅 Martes, 27 de octubre
🕔 5:00–5:30 PM
📍 Biblioteca de Frontier College Prep

🌟 Together we grow, together we succeed!
🌟 ¡Juntos crecemos, juntos triunfamos!

10/25/2026

❤️⚡ Red Ribbon Week is HERE, Chargers! ❤️💛

Join us October 26–30 as we celebrate school spirit, healthy choices, and a bright, drug-free future! 🎉

📣 Please see the flyer for details!

10/24/2026

Pumpkin Fest Fun 26-27 ⚡️🎃🍁🤎

Our Chargers had a blast! Thank you to all our families for joining us and making it a memorable celebration! 🥰⚡

📸 Enjoy these fun moments!

10/24/2026

🎃🍂 **Pumpkin Fest Fun at IDEA Frontier!** ❤️💛

What a fun-filled celebration! Our students and staff had an amazing time making memories, sharing smiles, and enjoying all the Pumpkin Fest excitement! 🎉

A big THANK YOU to our wonderful families for joining us and making this event so special! 🥰

⚡ **We love celebrating with our Charger Family!** ❤️💛

10/24/2026

💙 Hello, Charger Families! 💙

Our amazing staff is out in the community sharing everything IDEA Frontier has to offer for the 2026–2027 and 2027-2028 school year! 📚✨

📢 It’s never too late to enroll! We enroll students all year round, so there’s still time to join our Charger family! 💙💛

Stop by and say hello at any of these locations:

📍 Flea Market
📍 Ihop (Pablo Kisel)
📍Villafranca Meat Market
📍Downtown Brownsville
📍Conquistador
📍Town East
📍La Posada De Las Palmas
We can’t wait to meet you and help you get started with the application process! 💙💛

📞 For more information, contact Ashley Gutierrez at 956-351-3644

👉 Apply now: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-frontier/

10/23/2026

🎃🚗 Trunk or Treat is coming to IDEA! 👻🍬

Get ready for a spooktacular time! IDEA campuses are gearing up for FREE, family-friendly Trunk or Treat celebrations, and everyone is invited! 🎉

From creative costumes to plenty of Halloween fun, we can't wait to celebrate with our school communities!

📍 Want to know when and where the fun is happening? Find participating campuses, event dates, times, and locations here:

🔗 https://bit.ly/489pjrM

Address

2800 S Dakota Avenue
Brownsville, TX
78521

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19565412002

Website

http://ideapublicschools.org/our-schools/idea-frontier

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