Congratulation to LISD Student of the Month Yeikol Chapa from Nixon High School.
Chapa is the Valedictorian for the Nixon High School Class of 2024. Chapa will graduate with an overall GPA of 107.45. She is also a student at the Business, Industry, and Public Services (BIPS) Early College Academy at Nixon High School.
Yeikol’s favorite part of the school day is when she gets to go to her criminal justice class because she gets to learn about the different things going on in the world.
Yeikol’s academic accolades include National Hispanic College Board Recognition, CTE Award, Border Patrol Youth of the Month, the M.B. Lamar Medal Recipient, and the prestigious Terry Foundation scholarship recipient.
Chapa is also a standout athlete where she was Captain of the tennis team. She was selected La Estrella Deporte and received the Triple A Award.
Yeikol is involved in various organizations at school. She is the President of the National Honor Society, Vice-President of the Criminal Justice Club, a member of Spanish National Honor Society, UIL Academics, and the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council.
Outside of school Chapa is busy being a private tutor with Clever Minds STEM Tutoring Center, working as a team member at Academy Sports and Outdoors, and volunteering with National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, 911 City of Laredo, Laredo Tennis Association, and Prime Sports Camps at the Laredo Country Club.
During her free time, Yeikol enjoys playing video games, going to the gym, and reading,
This fall Yeikol will be attending University of Texas at Austin on a four-year scholarship. She will be majoring in biomedical engineering with aspirations of going to medical school to become a surgeon or orthopedic surgeon.
Yeikol the daughter of Damaris Rivera and Salvador Chapa. She attended Ryan Elementary School and Lamar Middle School.
Laredo ISD is fueling up for a summer of fun! Excited to kick off the district's Child Nutrition Program's Seamless Summer Option Meals Program at D.D. Hachar Elementary School! Join us as we nourish minds and bodies for a season of adventure and growth.
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Congratulations to Santa Maria Elementary School Counselor Yvonne Sandoval for being named LISD's Counselor of the Year! Your support and guidance light the way for our students' success. Thank you for leading the way, inspiring growth, driving results, and supporting growth!
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Graduation Day is finally here! Garcia ECHS Seniors are ready to walk the stage and celebrate all their hard work. Here's to the Phoenix Class of 2024 and the incredible journey ahead!
Don't forget to abide by LISD's clear bag policy for a smooth and memorable ceremony!
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Today, Laredo ISD proudly celebrates the newly constructed J. A. Kawas Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The state-of-the-art $16.4M campus will feature 31 instructional classrooms from Pre-K - fifth grade, three computer labs, two science labs, a music room, cafeteria and full kitchen prep, administrative offices, library media center, gymnasium, nurses’ station, drop off/pick up lanes for students, parking lot improvements, security fencing and facility access control, covered canopies, and two courtyards.
Designed by Cavazos Architects and built by Leyendecker Construction, the new Kawas Elementary School is a significant milestone for the mighty Armadillos!
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The countdown to graduation has begun! Keep up with the Class of 2024 by scanning the QR code or heading to laredoisd.org for all the latest updates. Youtube lives will soon be posted!
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Nixon High School senior girls’ Track/Field Shot Put athlete Katelyn Reese signed her NLI to continue her academic and Shot-Put career at Mount Marty University in South Dakota. She will major in Education and Kinesiology.
Congratulations to Jose Quintana and Yeikol Chapa of Nixon High School who have the prestigious honor of being named 2024 Terry Scholars by the Terry Foundation. The two Nixon seniors earned admission to two of the biggest universities in Texas and will be attending college on a full-ride scholarship for up to eight semesters from the Terry Foundation.
The Laredo Independent School District held a day of remembrance to honor all fallen war heroes, Prisoners of War (POW), and Missing in Action (MIA). Nixon High School JROTC Cadets participated in a Roll Call of all fallen American Heroes, POW, and MIA, followed by the playing of patriotic music by the Memorial Middle School Band and “TAPS” by retired Trevino Magnet School Instructor Roberto “Bobby” Lopez. The Combine Law Enforcement Honor Guard conducted a 21 Gun Salute. LISD Board Vice-President Rudy Morales, LISD Board Parliamentarian Goyo Lopez, and LISD Superintendent Dr. Sylvia Rios placed a wreath in memory of the fallen soldiers.
Fine Arts students from the Mustang Team demonstrated their musical talents during the Fine Arts Showcase at the LISD PAC Auditorium. The student sang and danced as their parents, family members, and principals cheered them on.
Yesterday's Toro Team Showcase was a spectacular display of talent and pride! The LISD Performing Arts Auditorium was filled with the spirit of the Pride ofSouth Laredo as dance, mariachi, band, and cheer teams dazzled everyone with their performance. #lisdistheplacetobe
Celebrating #NationalPoliceWeek with gratitude and style! Our talented J.W. Nixon Cosmetology and Barber students treated the LISD police officers and security team to a well-deserved pampering day. Thank you for your dedication and service!
Nixon High School senior track and field athlete Rylie Gaona signed her National Letter of Intent (NLI) with Southwestern College. Gaona will continue her academic and track career at Southwestern College in Winfield Kansas. Rylie will be majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Join us for an evening of talent at LISD! The Toro Team Fine Arts Extravaganza is today Thursday, May 16th at the LISD Performing Arts Complex Auditorium. Come support the Pride of South Laredo! Admission is free.
Roaring success at the Tiger Team Showcase yesterday! The LISD Performing Arts Auditorium was filled with energy and excitement as elementary and secondary schools bands, choir, and dance teams put on an unforgettable performance. #lisdistheplacetobe
Friendly reminder, the Mustang Team Showcase is today!
Join us for an evening of talent at LISD! The Mustang Team Fine Arts Extravaganza is today Wednesday, May 15th at the LISD Performing Arts Complex Auditorium. Support our amazing students! Admission is free.
LISD is leading the way in education excellence! Congratulations to the 2024 Teachers of the Year and Paraprofessionals of the Year winners. Your unwavering dedication blazes a trail for student success.
Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Michelle Ortiz, J.C. Martin Elementary School
Secondary School Teacher of the Year: Kasandra Zuniga, Martin High School
Instructional Support Paraprofessional of the Year: Mario Teniente, VMT
Clerical Operation Support Paraprofessional of the Year: Veronica Gonzalez, Heights Elementary School
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Congratulations to LISD's Leading the Way winners! Your commitment to leading with heart, inspiring change, driving results, and supporting growth is a true motivation to us all.
Lead with Heart: Maria Guardian, Cigarroa Middle School
Inspire Change: Elizabeth Marroquin, Martin High School
Drive Results: Margarita Escamilla, Christen Middle School
Support Growth: Aemie Martinez, Garcia Early College High School
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Come join us for an evening of talent at LISD! The Tiger Team Fine Arts Showcase is going on today at the LISD Performing Arts Complex Auditorium. Come support our students. Entrance is free.
Celebrating moms the Laredo ISD way! The LISD Parent & Family Engagement Department hosted its annual Mariachis with Mom luncheon, showering the district's incredible mother volunteers with love and appreciation. Here's to all the superwomen out there!
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