Middle School

Travis STEM2 Academy School of Innovation

Hello, HCISD. I'm coming

to you from HCISD's

first K8 model, Travis

stem Squared Academy. We

are so excited to

be able to host

Meet the Teacher tonight

for our middle schoolers.

This campus indeed is

going to be a

place of innovation where

STEM will come to

life in every corner.

We can't wait to

see what this campus

is going to bring

to hcisd. Parents, I

want to thank you

for choosing HCISD and

choosing Travis STEM Squared

as your campus of

choice. Many, many blessings,

many successes as we

head into the 2526

school year.

Capturing Kids' HeartsStudent CouncilSensory PathwaysHope SquadUIL AcademicsK-8 School of InnovationBattle of the BooksChoirRoboticsSTEM Curriculum

Why Choose Travis STEM2 Academy School of Innovation?

As a K-8 School of Innovation, Travis STEM² Academy offers a unique educational experience that spans from kindergarten through eighth grade, providing continuity and depth in STEM learning. The campus features a 1:1 device ratio ensuring every student has access to technology, and integrates the engineering design process and inquiry-based learning throughout the curriculum. The school's partnership with Discovery Education STEM Connect, launched in 2019, brings cutting-edge resources and real-world applications into classrooms, fostering exploration and discovery. Travis STEM² Academy has earned recognition as a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School for two consecutive years, a prestigious honor that reflects the campus's commitment to building strong relationships and creating a positive school culture. With an impressive 94.56% attendance rate and five active student clubs, the school demonstrates high student engagement and community involvement. The motto 'Achieving success through exploration and discovery' guides everything from daily instruction to special programs, while the Facebook tagline 'Where your school is your home and the world is your classroom' captures the welcoming yet globally-minded spirit of this innovative campus.

Meet Our Principal

Campus Principal

Sonya Brandenburg

sonya.brandenburg@hcisd.org

Campus History

Travis STEM² Academy honors William Barret Travis, the heroic commander of the Alamo. Originally established in 1925, Travis Elementary has been a cornerstone of education in Harlingen for nearly a century. The campus was rebuilt at its current location in 1974 and remodeled in 2002. In August 2021, the school was officially designated as a STEM campus. Building on this success, the school achieved a transformative milestone in August 2025 by evolving into Travis STEM² Academy K-8 School of Innovation, becoming the district's first continuous K-8 STEM campus.