South Texas ISD Virtual Academy is proud to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School. 

Virtual Academy was selected as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2023-2026 program term based on its commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple Products to create exemplary learning practices. 

Apple Distinguished Schools are recognized as some of the most innovative in the world. They’re centers of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning, and they have documented results of academic accomplishments.

Schools all over the world are using iPad and Mac to transform learning. As teachers incorporate technology into their lessons, they empower students to lead, learn, and thrive, to discover new opportunities, and to make their world a better place.

As we celebrate five years of innovation and growth, STISD Virtual Academy remains focused on the future. Guided by our district's "Always Innovating" philosophy, we will continue to expand opportunities for students throughout the Rio Grande Valley by enhancing personalized, technology-rich learning experiences that prepare learners for success in an ever-changing world. Through continued collaboration with the Apple Distinguished Schools network and other innovative learning communities, we look forward to sharing our journey, learning from others, and advancing the future of virtual education.

The Apple Distinguished Schools program has connected us to a global community of innovators, inspiring new ideas and providing direct access to resources, expertise, and technologies that support continuous growth and innovation in our virtual learning environment.