Laredo Independent School District

Congratulations to LISD March Student of the Month America Hernandez from Cigarroa High School.

The Laredo Independent School District kicked off “Week of the Young Child,” celebrations with the Early Childhood Education Department’s annual Week of the Young Child proclamation and field day. Over 3,000 of the district’s youngest PreK 3, PreK4, and Kindergarten students made their way to Shirley Field and participated in many fun-filled activities that included parachutes, basketball hoops, frisbees, bean bags, ball relays, and obstacle courses.

Congratulations to LISD March Student of the Month Ronaldo Jimenez from Cigarroa Middle School.

Laredo Independent School District recognized the top JROTC students during the JROTC Honorable Cadet Ceremony hosted by Nixon High School. The Honorable Cadets are Martin High School’s Jose Gonzalez and Roberto Ibarra, Cigarroa High School’s Valeria Hernandez and Jacqueline Tapia, and Nixon High School’s Amaris Izaguirre and Briana Morales. The students were named LISD’s Honorable Cadets for their qualities and leadership skills as cadets who demonstrate outstanding capabilities as active members of their community through service, self-discipline, responsibility, and respect. The recognition was conducted by LISD’s ROTC Program and the LISD College, Career and Military Readiness Department.

Congratulations to LISD March Student of the Month Rodrigo Granule from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

LISD's got talent! Ten elementary schools participated in the LISD Child Nutrition Program 9th Annual "Be a Star with School Breakfast" Singing Contest this morning. Each group of students danced and sang to the beat of nutritional songs promoting a healthy breakfast. Congratulations to all! First Place: D.D. Hachar Elementary School Second Place: Santa Maria Elementary School Third Place: J.C. Martin Elementary School #lisdistheplacetobe

Laredo ISD is reaching out to kindly request your support for our upcoming Annual Belle of the Ball prom dress distribution event. As we prepare for this special occasion, we are collecting formal and semiformal gowns to provide our students with memorable attire for their prom night. If you have any gently used formal or semiformal dresses that you would like to donate, we would be immensely grateful for your contribution. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students and help make their prom experience truly unforgettable. Drop-off: You may deliver the dresses to the LISD Office of Communications located at the LISD Administration Building (2400 San Bernardo Ave.) from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Our Annual Belle of the Ball prom dress distribution event will take place on Wednesday, April 17th, at the Dr. A. Marcus Nelson Conference Center. Your donated dresses will be showcased and distributed to our students during this event. We appreciate your support and generosity in helping our students create lasting memories. Thank you for being a part of this wonderful cause.

We are CLEARLY safe at LISD! In a continued effort to prioritize the safety and security of its students and faculty, Laredo ISD announces the implementation of a clear backpack regulation for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. This initiative underscores LISD's unwavering commitment to fostering a secure learning environment conducive to student success. Beginning the 2024-2025 school year, all students from kindergarten to 12th grade within the LISD system will be required to use clear backpacks while on campus. This mandatory regulation aims to enhance visibility and accountability while mitigating potential safety risks. *SEE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION* #lisdistheplacetobe #weareclearlysafeatlisd

LISD to close for Easter Holiday All Laredo Independent School District campuses and administrative offices will be closed for the Easter Holiday, on Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1. The LISD Tax Office is also observing the Easter Holiday and will be closed Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1. The Tax Office will be open on Thursday, March 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. The Tax Office is located at 904 Juarez Ave., and will reopen to the public on Tuesday, April 2, during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students will be released according to the following schedule: Thursday, March 28, 2024 – STUDENT EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE 1:30 PM Elementary School Students 2:00 PM Middle School Students 2:15 PM High School Students The Child Nutrition Program will be providing breakfast and lunch for all students on this day. All LISD campuses and administrative offices will re-open on Tuesday, April 2. Students and staff will resume their regular schedules on Tuesday, April 2. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications at 956-273-1730 or log on to the district’s website at www.laredoisd.org.

The Cigarroa High School Future Farmers of America and Parental Engagement are hosting a Pet Food Drive! Pet Supplies Needed: -CAT and DOG FOOD, TOYS & TREATS -PET BEDS/ BLANKETS, TOWELS -GROOMING SUPPLIES, LEASHES -FOOD BOWLS, LITTER BOXES, LITTER, etc. *COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WILL BE GIVEN*

LISD Child Nutrition Program Elementary and Secondary Menu Advisory Committee is leading the way in nutrition! Students from different grade levels taste tested and rated several new menu items that will be considered for next year's school menu.

LISD is diving into reading! Help us celebrate National Library Week!

Income Tax Season is not over! Laredo IS IRS-certified volunteers, in partnership with the Laredo Family Economic Success Coalition, will prepare income tax returns for FREE for those with qualifying incomes up to $59,000.

Laredo ISD is proud to announce it holds two State Champion Colorguards in our district! Congratulations to the following high schools for their achievements: The Cigarroa High School Mystique Colorguard won the Novice Division Round 2 Gold Medal as well as Best Movement and Best Design with their show entitled "Love" under the direction of Anali Elizondo and Nancy Landa. The Nixon High School Golden Image Colorguard won the Regional AA Division Round 3 Gold Medal and won Best Equipment, Best Movement, Best Design, and Best Effect with their show entitled "Domination" under the direction of Nataly Ramirez and Stephenie Gonzalez. #lisdistheplacetobe

The LISD Federal Programs Department will host its 3rd Annual Parent Meeting Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Martin High School from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This opportunity will provide parents with high impact instructional strategies and accountability updates that will benefit our students. Community agencies from Laredo Regional Food Bank and Catholic Charities of Laredo will be on hand to discuss the different programs available, along with pre qualifications. *See flyer for more information.*

Join us for McTeacher's Night Tuesday, March 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. *See flyer for more information.*

Nixon High School hosted the Champion Award Ceremony recognizing LISD's Special Education Students of the Month from Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon High School.

Congratulations to the Lady Mustang Powerlifting team who advanced to the State Finals. Two of our Lady Mustangs came back with a Bronze Medal. Jarethzy Balderas placed 3rd in the 242 wt. class and Kimberly González placed 3rd in the 220 wt. class. Also Grazia Roquez placed 7th in the 242 wt. class and Jocelyn Turubiartes placed 9th.

Happy International Women's Day! Laredo ISD is honored to have incredible women district leaders who lead the way with heart, inspire change, support growth, and drive results. "This is a wonderful opportunity to not only recognize women leaders but to actually participate in growing leadership at every level. Laredo ISD is a very unique organization where we have gained the recognition of our peers by hiring women at different facets within our organization, including the first woman Police Chief and first woman Athletic Director, and women who are also very much engaged at the higher levels of leadership with the Superintendent. As a Superintendent, I also have that opportunity to not only inspire but support the growth of leadership of women at all levels, even in our Student Advisory Council where students represent their high schools. We have an opportunity to speak of leadership and how that leadership is something that all can experience and grow while also reminding them that their own leadership actually impacts the growth of others as they themselves interact with their peers," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sylvia G. Rios said.

Congratulations to the newly inducted Cigarroa High School 2024 Toro Legends. Go Toros! Fight! Fight! Fight! Benjamin "Benny" Cabello, 1992; Dr. Jose Castillo, 2005; Dr. Michael Castillo, 2007; Bibiana Hinojosa, 1998; Irma Claudia Jimenez, 1997; Caroline Ann Lara, 1990; Jose Reynaldo Perez, III, 1995; Guillermo "Willie" Pompa, 1992; and Elena Reyna Santos, 2002. #thePrideofSouthLaredo #lisdistheplacetobe