Congratulations to LISD educators Jamie Cantu Vargas, Alfredo “Gus” Perez, Lizette Munoz Trevino, and Doreen Hale for being inducted as a 2024 Nixon High School Mustang Legends.
Math Rocks! In this year's MATHCOUNTS local competition, students from LISD achieved the following rankings:
Individual winners
Jesus Prado, Lamar Middle School, 3rd place in the Countdown round
Jesus Prado, Lamar Middle School, 3rd place overall
Axel Martinez, Lamar Middle School, 15th place overall
Coach: Ms. Yanira Garcia
Team winners
Christen Middle School Team - 4th place
Members: Osiel De la Rosa, Bruno Duarte, Lathan Espinoza, Miguel Zamarron
Coach: Ms. Diana Cortinas
MATHCOUNTS is a middle school mathematics competition that consists of a series of progressive competitions at the local, state, and national levels. Students participate in individual and team rounds, solving challenging problems that test their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Congratulations to these exceptional students! 🏆 They'll be representing LISD proudly as they advance to the State Competition on March 23, 2024, in Irving, TX.
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Congratulations to Cigarroa High School Art student Minerva Rivera for earning Grand Champion, first place in the drawing division, and selling her artwork for $800 at the L.I.F.E. Art Competition! #thePrideofSouthLaredo
The following students also participated and were able to sell their artwork:
Anayeli Justo - 3rd Place + Sold the Drawing for $250
Yeilin Guzman - 4th + Sold the Drawing for $575
Azul Villeda - Sold her Painting for $250
Yalexa Martinez - Sold Painting for $100
Linette Bouvier - Sold her Digital Print for $50
CHS Art Teachers: Juan M. Castillo & Richard Tellez
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The Rio Grande International Study Center is seeking explorers to join exciting outdoor adventures and learn about environmental science! The RGISC Eco-Explorers Spring Break Mini-Day Camps will be starting March 11th through March 14th. Please see attached flyer for more information.
Let the games begin! Laredo ISD students participated in the 2024 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony held at the United Student Activity Center.
LISD lead the way with spirited dance teams, cheerleaders, and drumlines as they joined the students in the Parade of Athletes. The parade was followed by the traditional lighting of the torch featuring students, law enforcement officers, along with LISD Supt. Dr. Sylvia G. Ríos.
Adaptive Physical Education elementary, middle, and high school students are competing in the three-day competition that features various track and field events.
Congratulations to VMT student Michaell Castellanos for leading the way at the L.I.F.E. Art competition! He secured the Reserve Grand Champion title and 1st place in the color category.
His Art teacher is Mrs. Brooke Berrios from VMT.
Mr. Gabe Musella, Assistant Music Director for the UIL (University Interscholastic League), has graciously agreed to visit us today (3/4/20024) after his trip to San Antonio. He will be working with our band students from 4pm to 6pm.
This is a tremendous honor for us to have such a high-ranking figure from UIL's music department dedicating his time to work with our students. Mr. Musella's expertise and guidance will undoubtedly benefit our young musicians greatly.
Congratulations to the following LISD FFA students for their achievements at the L.I.F.E. Fair and Exposition!
Grand Champion:
Nixon High School/BIPS: Joel D. Sandoval Jr.
- 1st in Medium Weight class (medium wool)
- Breed Champion
- 2024 Laredo Fair Grand Champion Market Lamb
Nixon High School/BIPS: Sophia M. Sandoval
- 3rd in Medium Weight Class (medium wool)
Martin High School/Cantu ECHS: Trianna Garza
- Breed Champion New Zealand Rabbits
- Overall Grand Champion Broiler Rabbit
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Please enjoy reading the Trevino Magnet School January/February Newsletter which was produced and written by VMT students.
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What's cookin'?! The LISD Child Nutrition Program held its 11th Annual Iron Chef Competition where culinary students from Martin, Nixon, and Cigarroa High School participated. Each school came up with a delicious breakfast smoothie, loaded potato, and protein rich salad entrees.
Congratulations to Nixon High School for being named the grand winners of the 2024 Iron Chef Competition!
The winning categories:
Smoothie- Nixon High School - Mustang Sunrise
Best Taste- Martin High School - Wake up Tiger Coffee Smoothie
Best Presentation- Nixon High School -Mustang Sunrise
Originality- Nixon High School- Mustang Sunrise
Protein Rich Salad -Nixon High School - Southwest Scottie Salad
Best Taste- Cigarroa High School- Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
Best Presentation-Nixon High School- Southwest Scottie Salad
Originality- Nixon High School- Southwest Scottie Salad
Baked potato- Cigarroa High School BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Potato
Best Taste- Nixon High School- Blaz'n Spud
Best Presentation- Cigarroa High School- BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Potato
Originality- Cigarroa High School- BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Potato
A big thank you for our community partners for judging! #lisdistheplacetobe
LISD celebrates Read Across America Week
Laredo Independent School District joined Read Across America Week celebrations across the country. This week 260 students in Pre-K through 5th grades, filled the LISD Dr. A. Marcus Nelson Conference Center dressed as their favorite Dr. Suess characters.
A proclamation was read by the Honorable Dr. Victor Treviño, Mayor of the City of Laredo, and the Honorable Tano Tijerina, Webb County Judge. Students also enjoyed a reading from “The ABCs to Ranching” by children’s author Patricia Raymond prior to the proclamation. Additionally, seven classes Pre-K – 5th grade were recognized for placing First in the Elementary Reading Fair.
According to Mely Paez, LISD’s Director of Library and Media Services, the District encourages students to read with many activities and programs.
“We have a lot of fun activities that the kids can dress up as a special character or they have special games that the librarians at the campuses are promoting just to get them to read any book or anything,” said Paez. “So, it’s important for them just to read every day. They can read a magazine, a newspaper, all kinds of books and that’s what we provide at our campuses.”
LISD will also be hosting Family Reading Night at all of its elementary school campuses on Thursday, February 29, in the evening.
It's the first Friday of the month! Don't forget to wear your college t-shirt!
Congratulations to the Nixon High School Lady Mustang Powerlifting Team who made history today. They are the first LISD Regional Powerlifting Team Champions. Four NHS girls’ powerlifters qualified to the State meet in Frisco.
Jarethzy Balderas-1st
Grazia Roquez-2nd
Kimberly González-1st
Kaylie Lozano-4th
Jocelynn Turubiartes -2nd
Congratulations to Memorial Middle School student Erik Garcia II for being named LISD February Youth of the Month.
Erik is a sixth-grade student at Memorial Middle School. He is a driven student who is enrolled in advanced classes, has excellent attendance, and maintains an AB Honor Roll in the Gifted and Talented Program.
Erik is an exceptional student who is both a leader and a role model to his peers.
Erik additionally devotes a lot of his time to extracurricular activities. He participates in football and basketball both in and out of school. He is on the school sixth grade basketball team and plays outside basketball with the Blackout Team and with the Laredo Bears for flag football.
Erik plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and pursue a degree in Meteorology. He would like to one day play in the NBA or work for the local TV station as a Meteorologist.
Erik attended Bruni Elementary School. He is the son of John and Alyssa Guevara.
Congratulations to Nixon High School Speech teacher Mimi Valdez who was selected as the KGNS Teacher of the Month.
Trevino Magnet School and Martin High School junior Jesus Martinez has been accepted to the prestigious and world-renown Interlochen Center for the Arts Residency Program for his senior year of high school. Jesus was also selected as a member of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Band. He received a first chair in Tuba at the Area finals earning him a spot in the 2024 TMEA All-State Band Concert.
Milton Elementary School Physical Education teacher, Jose Tobias actions and quick thinking saved the life of a third grade student by performing the Heimlich Maneuver.
Congratulations to Rachael Mayo of Cigarroa Middle School for being named LISD February Student of the Month.
Rachael is an 8th grade student-athlete at Cigarroa Middle School who excels inside the classroom and on and off the court.
Rachael is in the honor society and is a vital member of the school’s volleyball, basketball, softball, and track teams. She also participates in outside sports leagues including travel volleyball and travel soccer. She is in the Future Farmers of America, and participates in fundraisers for her class.
Rachael’s favorite part of the school day is going to her athletics and history classes
For her future, Rachael hopes to attend the University of Texas at Austin or San Antonio to obtain a degree in Sports Medicine, so she can become a physical trainer. She would also like to play college sports.
Her hobbies include listening to music and dancing.
She attended Santo Nino Elementary and plans on attending Cigarroa High School. Rachael is the daughter of Elsa Villalon and Reynaldo Mayo.
Congratulations to Victor Amaro of Lamar Middle School for being named LISD February Youth of the Month.
Victor is a seventh grader at Lamar Middle School, who comes to school to learn and grow as an individual. Academically, Victor maintains great grades in his classes.
Victor is a member of the school’s Library Club. He is currently the top AR reader at his school. Victor’s favorite part of the school day is attending his math and reading class.
In his free time, Victor plays games like Poke Mon, Roblox and Fortnite with his siblings. He also likes cooking eggs in any style and helps make spaghetti. Victor also looks forward to Sunday family movie night.
His personal quote is “live life as happily as you can.”
Victor's main goal for his future is attending TAMIU and obtaining a Master’s Degree in Communication so he can become a successful Action Adventure and Fantasy author.
Victor attended Milton Elementary School and plans on attending Nixon High School. His mother is Maria Ramos.
LISD to host surplus auction
The Laredo Independent School District’s Fixed Assets and Custodial Department will host a surplus auction on Saturday, March 2, at the LISD Fixed Assets Warehouse located at 2201 Santa Isabel St. The viewing of items will start at 9:00 a.m. with the auction starting promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Cabello Recovery Inc. will conduct the auction on behalf of the district. Some of the items to be sold are desks/tables, file cabinets, refrigerators, stoves, washer/dryer, and miscellaneous items that are obsolete to the district.
Every item is sold as is. All sales are final. No refund will be given on any item.
