The Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Department has partnered with Region One Education Service Center to provide GED preparation classes through its Adult Education Program to youths in Hidalgo County

Region One area school systems were recognized for their outstanding work in education communications earning multiple level of awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA), an organization that provides school communication training and services. The awards were announced at TSPRA’s Annual Star Awards Celebration held February 19, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt River Walk Hotel in San Antonio during the association’s 63rd annual conference.

The Sharyland Pioneer High School Mock Trial Team claimed the top spot at the Region One Annual Mock Trial Competition, held on Jan. 25, 2025 at the Hidalgo County Courthouse. Demonstrating sharp legal skills, the team presented compelling arguments and strategic reasoning to secure the top spot and qualify for the state competition on March 7 and 8 in Dallas. Joining their sister school in Dallas, Sharyland High School clinched second place, with McAllen High School also qualifying to compete.

Region One Education Service Center (Region One) was awarded $119,000 from the Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation to help strengthen the teacher workforce in the eight-county service area. With these funds, Region One's Educator Preparation & Development Program will help certify 25 individuals in grades 7-12 science and math at no cost to participants. 

Anthony Germain was 17 when he dropped out of high school. “I wanted to earn the trust of others,” Germain said. “I knew I needed to do some work internally and externally. Education was part of that process.”

Bringing their classroom learning to life, over 200 elementary students immersed themselves in hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) activities on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025 at the Region One Education Service Center in Edinburg. Students worked together to assemble, code and create projects that illustrate complex concepts.

As part of its commitment to sustainable procurement practices and educational gardening work, Region One Education Service Center (Region One) received $250,000 from nonprofit Growing Justice to assist with the purchasing of nutritious food from local, sustainable farms and businesses supporting underserved communities.

Region One Education Service Center will hold elections for two Board of Directors positions. Place Three – representing Webb County, currently filled by Laura A. McCoy, of Laredo, Texas; and Place Six – representing Cameron County, currently filled by Dr. Manuel Gomez, Jr., of Harlingen, Texas.