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PHARR, Texas – Over 20 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD) campuses have been named recipients of the Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) Award by the Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA).
This distinguished honor recognizes exemplary, data-driven, and student-centered comprehensive school counseling programs across the state. The CREST Award highlights schools that demonstrate a commitment to supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary growth through intentional counseling practices and meaningful campus-wide initiatives.
| The following PSJA ISD schools earned the 2024-2025 CREST Award: |
| Aida C. Escobar Elementary |
| Allen & William Arnold Elementary |
| Amanda Garza-Pena Elementary |
| Arnold Cantu Sr. Elementary |
| Augusto Guerra Elementary |
| Berta Palacios Elementary |
| Carmen Anaya Elementary |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary |
| Daniel Ramirez Elementary |
| Dr. William Long Elementary |
| Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary |
| Geraldine Palmer Elementary |
| Graciela Garcia Elementary |
| Henry Ford Elementary |
| John McKeever Elementary |
| John Doedyns Elementary |
| Raul Longoria Elementary |
| Santos Livas Elementary |
| Sgt. Leonel Trevino Elementary |
| Vida N. Clover Elementary |
| Zeferino Farias Elementary |
All CREST honorees from across the state will be formally recognized during the 2026 TSCA Annual Conference, taking place February 1-3, 2026, at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
“We are incredibly proud of our counseling team for earning this statewide recognition,” said PSJA Superintendent of Schools Dr. Alejandro Elias. “Their dedication to building strong, supportive environments for our students truly reflects the support and care being offered in our schools.”
PSJA ISD remains committed to fostering whole-child development and ensuring all students receive guidance, resources, and the support they need to thrive in school and beyond.
For more information on the PSJA Counseling & Guidance Department, visit: www.psjaisd.us/counseling.
