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Welcome to Ida Diaz Jr. High
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"Striving for Excellence"
Welcome to Ida Diaz Jr. High School, home of the Mighty Buccaneers! Ida Diaz Jr. High School serves approximately 700 students in grades 6-8. Diaz Jr. High prides itself as a solid powerhouse where students learn to use their character to build on the qualities and values needed to become successful scholars. We are extremely proud of our students, parents, staff members, and community. Without a doubt, Diaz Jr. High is a learning community where the motto of a "Total Team Effort" is a true commitment to academic excellence and a guide that keeps our students focused in becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
Diaz Jr. High also prides itself in educating all our students in both English and Spanish. Since the 2007-2008 school year, we have gladly embraced a classroom environment where the students can begin to learn the academic curriculum in both languages so as to empower them with a wider array of opportunities for success in the future.
Navigate the various links on our website in order to learn more about our family and to get the latest updates on our events and accomplishments.
Go Bucs!
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Headlines & Features
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| Ida Diaz Fights Leukemia |
| 2/10/2010 3:51:09 PM |
The Student Council members at Ida Diaz Jr. High continue to show true leadership as they initiate this year’s Pennies for Patients campaign.
On Tuesday, January 26, sealed cardboard boxes were distributed to every first period classroom by our SC members, encouraging every student to gather up their loose change for a noteworthy cause, fighting cancer.
Pennies for Patients is a fundraising campaign established by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that aims to raise funds for research and patients services in order to help fight and cure those who suffer from blood cancers such as Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease, and Myeloma.
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| JNHS Has Hope for Haiti |
| 2/10/2010 3:19:23 PM |
As in many places across the globe, Ida Diaz Jr. High was devastated to learn about the heartbreaking devastation caused by this massive earthquake in the already impoverished nation of Haiti.
This reality has touched our students so much that it has moved them to take an inspiring initiative. Our prestigious members of the Junior National Honor Society have begun a fundraiser in hopes of providing a much needed aide to the people of Haiti. The JNHS is petitioning to each member of our student body through its "Hope for Haiti" fundraiser to reach out and give at least a dollar for Haitian relief from February 1st up until February 12, 2010. Large envelopes have been passed out to each 4th period classroom carrying a special message to motivate student to bring as many donations as they can.
All collected funds will be sent to the American Red Cross, which will forward the assistance to the people of Haiti.
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| HISD Hosts 10th Annual Science Fair |
| 1/26/2010 3:04:24 PM |
Hidalgo ISD students from Ida G. Diaz Jr. High and Hidalgo Early College High School were able to show off their knowledge during the 10th Annual Science Fair held at the District Auditorium. At the science fair, students were able to share their knowledge and research projects to the judges who then set off to grant the awards.
Junior High students competed within their grade level (6th, 7th & 8th Graders) and for the District Title while the high school students were divided (9th & 10th—11th & 12th) where there was a total of six places per category.
The HISD School Board, Administration and Teachers would like to congratulate all the students who participated and encourages them to continue their hard work.
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| A New Bell Schedule Underway for Spring Semester |
| 1/5/2010 10:47:35 PM |
Ida Diaz Jr. High remains committed to turning up the heat in student goals and achievements. All faculty and staff members continue to aspire for 100% student success in all content areas. With that in mind, some changes to the school bell schedule will soon be taking effect starting January 11, 2010. All students will now have an "Advisory Period" from 1:00 pm to 1:36 pm. This advisory period has been added to the school day in order to ensure that students receive that extra time and aide in the areas of greatest need. During this time, students will be able to dedicate a few extra minutes to content areas where additional support and enrichment may be necessary. Students will benefit from this additional period by allowing them a few extra minutes of class to further explore and comprehend the student learning objectives being covered in class. Please be aware that this advisory period does not take the place of afterschool or Saturday tutoring. Both afterschool and/or Saturday tutoring may still be required for some students. Please refer to the Resources tab on the school website for a large view of the new bell schedule and contact Ida Diaz Jr. High for any questions or concerns over this new change.
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| Ida G. Diaz Jr. High School--Set to Be Drug Free!! |
| 11/6/2009 2:33:28 PM |
The picture below shows off the skills of the eight-graders from Ida G. Diaz Jr. High as they spelled out the words "drug free" in an effort to promote a drug, tobacco and alcohol free community. Over them was a helicopter from the Texas Department of Public Safety piloted by Kyle Argenbright as the HISD Department of Public Relations photographed the students. The entire event is part of the Red Ribbon Week Campaign to promote safe schools. Organizers of the event included Counselors Karrianne Guzman, Karin Cervantes, Office Anthony Hernandez, DPS Officer Johnny Hernandez, Hidalgo’s Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
"This is a way to give back to the kids for their daily work and to promote them to keep away from drugs, tobacco and alcohol" said Officer A. Hernandez. (Photo by A. Rosales-Korrea 10.27.09)
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| Breaking News: Student Council Election Results |
| 10/5/2009 2:33:59 PM |
This just in...
The Ida Diaz Student Council election ballots have been counted and the results have been finalized!
Your new 2009-10 Student Council officers are....
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| Ida Diaz Jr. High Places in Outstanding Performance Series State Finals |
| 8/21/2009 2:44:10 PM |
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It is with great pleasure that the Hidalgo Fine Arts Department shares the news that the Ida Diaz JH Gold Band placed 2nd at the Outstanding Performance Series State Finals. The performances are evaluated by a panel of judges and are ranked based on overall performance. All of the recordings are taken from 2009 UIL contest performances. Congratulations to Julie Wilson, Director and the entire Hidalgo band staff!
1st Place: Stone MS (Paris)
2nd Place: Hidalgo Diaz JH
3rd Place: Barbara Bush MS (Symphonic)
4th Place: Port Isabel JH
5th Place: Gilmer JH |
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