The LISD Board of Trustees recognize the Veteran of the Month, four nationally recognized schools, our Curriculum and Instruction Department, Division of Finance, a future engineer, and LISD’s Students of the Month for September during last night’s Board of Trustees Regular Monthly Meeting.
Laredo Independent School District has much to celebrate this month. LISD is now officially home to 18 National Blue Ribbon/Lone Star Ribbon titles in the course of nine years, a distinction which no other area school district can claim.
Hector J. Garcia Early College High School won the Blue Ribbon title in 2017 and 2023. Garcia ECHS remains the only high school in Webb County to earn this award.
LISD campuses with National Blue Ribbon/Lone Star Ribbon titles include the following:
Kawas Elementary School, 2018;
Zachry, Dovalina, Ryan, and J.C. Martin Elementary Schools, 2019;
Heights and Leyendecker Elementary Schools, 2020;
Farias Elementary School, 2023;
Kawas Elementary School, 2024,
Daiches Elementary School, D.D. Hachar Elementary School, and Macdonell Elementary School, 2025
Heights, J.C. Martin, Leyendecker, and Ryan Elementary Schools, 2026
That gives LISD a total of 18 titles.
LISD has also earned an A rating in academics and an A rating in finance! These achievements reflect our staff’s commitment to our students, responsible stewardship of district resources, and the teamwork found throughout our schools and departments. Representatives from LISD’s C&I Department and Division of Finance traveled to Edinburg where the Region One Service Center leadership presented plaques and recognized our District’s achievements. We are extremely proud of our staff and especially proud of our students. Thank you for breaking barriers for the students and families of LISD.
Arya Howard, a fourth-grade student at M.S. Ryan Elementary School, was recognized for being selected as a National Math Star. Arya was identified as a top 2% math student and has been nominated twice for National Math Stars. Over the course of this summer, she aced some rigorous assessments, became a finalist, was interviewed, and accepted into the Voyager Program. She was one of 8,700 applicants and 125 selected Voyager Stars.
LISD also recognize our Students of the Month recipients for September. The Student of the Month Program is sponsored by the Laredo Federal Credit Union, Clear Choice ER, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics. LISD’s Middle School Student of the Month for September are: Christen Middle School is Alexis Reyes; Memorial Middle School is Nayeli Navarro; Cigarroa Middle School is Gretel Huizar; Lamar Middle School is Ethan Guzman; Martin High School is Francisco Franco; Nixon High School is Ramiro Padron; Cigarroa High School is Jacob Pineda; Garcia Early College High School is Isabel Rose Ornelas.
Laredo Independent School District has much to celebrate this month. LISD is now officially home to 18 National Blue Ribbon/Lone Star Ribbon titles in the course of nine years, a distinction which no other area school district can claim.
Hector J. Garcia Early College High School won the Blue Ribbon title in 2017 and 2023. Garcia ECHS remains the only high school in Webb County to earn this award.
LISD campuses with National Blue Ribbon/Lone Star Ribbon titles include the following:
Kawas Elementary School, 2018;
Zachry, Dovalina, Ryan, and J.C. Martin Elementary Schools, 2019;
Heights and Leyendecker Elementary Schools, 2020;
Farias Elementary School, 2023;
Kawas Elementary School, 2024,
Daiches Elementary School, D.D. Hachar Elementary School, and Macdonell Elementary School, 2025
Heights, J.C. Martin, Leyendecker, and Ryan Elementary Schools, 2026
That gives LISD a total of 18 titles.
LISD has also earned an A rating in academics and an A rating in finance! These achievements reflect our staff’s commitment to our students, responsible stewardship of district resources, and the teamwork found throughout our schools and departments. Representatives from LISD’s C&I Department and Division of Finance traveled to Edinburg where the Region One Service Center leadership presented plaques and recognized our District’s achievements. We are extremely proud of our staff and especially proud of our students. Thank you for breaking barriers for the students and families of LISD.
Arya Howard, a fourth-grade student at M.S. Ryan Elementary School, was recognized for being selected as a National Math Star. Arya was identified as a top 2% math student and has been nominated twice for National Math Stars. Over the course of this summer, she aced some rigorous assessments, became a finalist, was interviewed, and accepted into the Voyager Program. She was one of 8,700 applicants and 125 selected Voyager Stars.
LISD also recognize our Students of the Month recipients for September. The Student of the Month Program is sponsored by the Laredo Federal Credit Union, Clear Choice ER, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics. LISD’s Middle School Student of the Month for September are: Christen Middle School is Alexis Reyes; Memorial Middle School is Nayeli Navarro; Cigarroa Middle School is Gretel Huizar; Lamar Middle School is Ethan Guzman; Martin High School is Francisco Franco; Nixon High School is Ramiro Padron; Cigarroa High School is Jacob Pineda; Garcia Early College High School is Isabel Rose Ornelas.
🎗️LISD Honors Our Little Heroes 🎗️In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, LISD honorably celebrates the incredible strength, courage, and spirit of our students who have faced childhood cancer.
Meet Eren Martinez, a kindergarten student at Zachry Elementary.
Eren loves spending time with his siblings, and his bright spirit reminds us that even our littlest heroes have the biggest hearts. His courage and strength are an inspiration to our LISD family.
Eren, we celebrate YOU and the joy you bring to those around you!
#lisdtheplacetobe #yourfightisourfight
Meet Eren Martinez, a kindergarten student at Zachry Elementary.
Eren loves spending time with his siblings, and his bright spirit reminds us that even our littlest heroes have the biggest hearts. His courage and strength are an inspiration to our LISD family.
Eren, we celebrate YOU and the joy you bring to those around you!
#lisdtheplacetobe #yourfightisourfight
RISE Academy Officially Opens Its Doors!
Laredo ISD proudly celebrated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for RISE Academy, a new educational opportunity dedicated to serving young adults with special needs. 💙
Today, we celebrate a new beginning, a new opportunity, and another way LISD is Breaking Barriers!
#LISDThePlaceToBe #BreakingBarriers #RISEAcademy #LISDpride #ThePlaceToBe
LISD Job Opportunities!
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Showing up matters! LISD students, families, district leaders, and community members came together for the Attendance Awareness Month Proclamation Ceremony, highlighting the importance of making every school day count.
A special moment of the ceremony featured LISD students joining Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño, Superintendent Guillermo Pro, and Board President Goyo M. Lopez to read the proclamation in unison.
The celebration also recognized the families of LISD students who have achieved an incredible milestone — going their entire school careers without missing a single day of class!
Here’s to showing up, breaking barriers, and making EVERY DAY COUNT!
#lisdtheplacetobe
A special moment of the ceremony featured LISD students joining Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño, Superintendent Guillermo Pro, and Board President Goyo M. Lopez to read the proclamation in unison.
The celebration also recognized the families of LISD students who have achieved an incredible milestone — going their entire school careers without missing a single day of class!
Here’s to showing up, breaking barriers, and making EVERY DAY COUNT!
#lisdtheplacetobe
Congratulations to Christen Middle School's Alexia Reyes for being named LISD September Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Clear Choice ER, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.
Congratulations to Martin High School's Francisco Franco for being named LISD September Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Clear Choice ER, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.
The LISD Guidance and Counseling Department participated in the Border Region Behavioral Health Center’s Suicide Awareness Walk & Health Fair, joining community partners in raising awareness, promoting mental health resources, and reminding our community that support is always within reach.
Together, we continue to encourage conversations, connection, and compassion while letting our students, families, and community know that you matter.
#lisdtheplacetobe
Together, we continue to encourage conversations, connection, and compassion while letting our students, families, and community know that you matter.
#lisdtheplacetobe
🤟 LISD is coming together to recognize Deaf Awareness Week, September 21–24! Throughout the week, students and staff can take part in fun themed activities designed to celebrate communication, connection, and Deaf culture.
✨ Shine bright.
🧤 Let your hands be your voice.
🤟 Discover the power of signing.
🏈 Team up for Deaf Awareness.
Join us as we learn from one another and celebrate the many ways we communicate. Together, we make a difference!
#lisdtheplacetobe
✨ Shine bright.
🧤 Let your hands be your voice.
🤟 Discover the power of signing.
🏈 Team up for Deaf Awareness.
Join us as we learn from one another and celebrate the many ways we communicate. Together, we make a difference!
#lisdtheplacetobe
A Night of Pride, Remembrance & Victory! 🏈
The Cigarroa Toros took on the Martin Tigers Friday night, September 11, in a game filled with pride, tradition, and community.
Before kickoff, the teams paid their respects to the American flag as we paused to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
The evening also featured a special Varsity Parent Walk, giving parents the opportunity to proudly walk onto the field and introduce their sons.
Then the Toros went to work! Cigarroa scored first just minutes into the first quarter and continued to capitalize on the momentum, defeating the Martin Tigers 15–8 🏈
Congratulations, Toros! Keep breaking barriers!
#LISDThePlaceToBe #BreakingBarriers #GoToros
Congratulations to Lamar Middle School's Ethan Guzman for being named LISD September Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Clear Choice ER, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.
Congratulations to Nixon High School's Ramiro Noe Santiago Padron for being named LISD September Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Clear Choice ER, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.
LISD Job Opportunities!
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Tiger Pride is in Full Force! 🐯Martin High School fired up the Tiger spirit with a pep rally ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Cigarroa Toros! From the cheers to the music and school spirit, the Tigers are ready for Friday night lights!
🏈 Cigarroa vs. Martin
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Good luck to both teams! Let’s have a great game!
#lisdtheplacetobe
🏈 Cigarroa vs. Martin
⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
Good luck to both teams! Let’s have a great game!
#lisdtheplacetobe
Martin High School Honors and Remembers September 11 🇺🇸 Martin High School gathered in solemn remembrance of the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11, 2001.
During a special 9/11 remembrance ceremony, Martin High School JROTC cadets participated in the lowering of the U.S. flag to half-staff as students and staff joined local law enforcement, members of the military, and first responders in paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service shown on that day.
Together, we remember the fallen, honor those who served, and recognize the brave men and women who continue to protect and serve our country and communities.
We will never forget.
During a special 9/11 remembrance ceremony, Martin High School JROTC cadets participated in the lowering of the U.S. flag to half-staff as students and staff joined local law enforcement, members of the military, and first responders in paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and service shown on that day.
Together, we remember the fallen, honor those who served, and recognize the brave men and women who continue to protect and serve our country and communities.
We will never forget.
Grandparents make life grand! Leyendecker Elementary celebrated Grandparents Day with some very special guests! From warm hugs and big smiles to sweet moments shared together, our grandparents filled the campus with love and joy.
#lisdtheplacetobe
#lisdtheplacetobe
Gallego Elementary School hosted its annual Grandparents Day Celebration. Gallego’s students and their grandparents spent quality time with each other this morning. Student and their grandparents walked the buffet line before going back to their class to eat breakfast, color, and work on crafts.
There were plenty of hugs and kisses going around at Heights Elementary School as the school held its annual Grandparents Day Celebration. Height’s students and their grandparents filled the school’s gym and cafeteria as they spent quality time with each other coloring and working on crafts.
Congratulations to Cigarroa Middle School's Gretel Huizar for being named LISD September Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Clear Choice ER, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics
🎗️LISD Honors Our Little Heroes🎗️In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, LISD proudly celebrates the incredible strength, courage, and spirit of our students who have faced childhood cancer.
Meet Nancy Gizelle “Gizzy” Lozano, a 3rd-grade student at Honore Ligarde Elementary.
Her beautiful mother, Nancy Lozano, shares a few words about her little warrior: “Gizzy is a true warrior with a heart of gold! Her strength inspires us, her smile brings joy, and her brave heart reminds us that even the smallest warriors can have the biggest impact.”
Nancy, LISD celebrates YOU, your strength, and all the amazing things still ahead!
#lisdtheplacetobe #yourfightisourfight
Meet Nancy Gizelle “Gizzy” Lozano, a 3rd-grade student at Honore Ligarde Elementary.
Her beautiful mother, Nancy Lozano, shares a few words about her little warrior: “Gizzy is a true warrior with a heart of gold! Her strength inspires us, her smile brings joy, and her brave heart reminds us that even the smallest warriors can have the biggest impact.”
Nancy, LISD celebrates YOU, your strength, and all the amazing things still ahead!
#lisdtheplacetobe #yourfightisourfight
