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Congratulations to LISD's Leading the Way recipients! Thank you for your outstanding dedication and commitment to leading with heart and inspiring change. #lisdistheplacetobe
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Congratulations to Adrian Zamora of Cigarroa High School for being named LISD Student of the Month for December 2023.
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Congratulations to Athena Ponce of Martin High School for being named LISD Student of the Month for December 2023.
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It's feeling a lot like Christmas! The Martin High School Band held their Christmas Concert last night. Tigerland's La Banda del Animo, Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur, and Color Guard honored LISD Board of Trustees Member Monica Garcia for her continuous support and commitment to Laredo ISD.
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Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees take oath to their new officer positions: Juan J. Ramirez, Jr., President; Rodolfo "Rudy" Morales, III, Vice President; Veronica V. Orduño, Secretary; and Goyo M. Lopez, Parliamentarian.
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Christmas Magic is in the air! LISD Director of Library and Media Services Mely Paez and campus librarians held their annual Christmas Luncheon. They enjoyed a delicious meal and exchanging of gifts. The LISD Department of Library & Media Services wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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It is very merry and bright in BlueJay Nation! The Santa Mara Elementary School Elementary National Honor Society visited the Regence Care Center for fun festive activities and Christmas Carols.
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The LISD Fine Arts Department hosted the Toro Team Elementary Honor Choir Concert. The choir performed classic Christmas carols to welcome the holiday season. The Honor Choir included students from Daiches, Ligarde, Kawas, Santo Niño, and Zachry Elementary Schools.
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LISD students participated in the Fiesta Christmas Parade on Saturday afternoon. LISD elementary school cheer squads, middle school cheer squads, bands, and LISD high school Marching Bands, cheer squads and JROTC walked down San Bernardo Ave. singing and playing Christmas Carols. Leading the parade was LISD Superintendent Dr. Sylvia Rios who was this years Parade Grand Marshall.
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The VMT Dance Department held a Christmas Spectacular at the VMT Auditorium on Friday afternoon. Parents and students were treated to a variety of dances choreographed to classical Christmas Carol.
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Nixon High School Girls Soccer Program received a donation from Academy Sports and Outdoors on San Bernardo Ave. Academy Sports and Outdoors presented the Nixon Girls Soccer team with a $1500 gift card that allowed the team to purchase equipment and accessories they need for the upcoming season. The NHS Girls Soccer team thanks Academy for their support.
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What a jolly day! The Top Accelerated Reader students from each elementary school were recognized for their sparkling dedication to reading. Students were treated to watch 'Trolls Band Together.' Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus also made a special appearance to wish them a very Merry Christmas!
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The LISD Fine Arts Department hosted the Mustang Team Elementary Honor Choir Concert on Wednesday evening. The choir performed some classic Christmas carols, while audience members joyfully sang along to their favorite songs and cheered on the students. The Honor Choir included students from Gallego, Heights, J.C. Martin, Milton Alma Pierce, Ryan, Sanchez-Ochoa, and Tarver Elementary Schools.
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Macdonell Elementary School students presented its first ever Live Wax Museum. The Mighty Hawks dressed up as famous and historical figures, gave an oral presentation while visitors walked around and toured the exhibits that illustrated the life of the person they represented.
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The LISD Fine Arts Department hosted the Tiger Team Elementary Honor Choir Concert on Tuesday evening. The sounds of Christmas could be heard coming from the LISD PAC Auditorium as the choir performed some classic Christmas carols, while parents and family members cheered on the students. Throughout the concert the audience joined the choir and joyfully sang along to their favorite songs.
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'Tis the season for the 3rd Annual Christmas Winter Toroland Toy Giveaway, hosted by LISD Board Member Monica Garcia. Over 600 toys were distributed to students at Zachry, Kawas, Ligarde, and Santo Niño Elementary Schools. Merry Christmas to the Pride of South Laredo!
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at LISD! LISD welcomed the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony along with live performances by school cheerleaders, dance teams, bands, choir, and of course Santa Claus made a special appearance for the children..
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The LISD Bilingual/ESL Department kicked-off Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) Appreciation Week! LISD LPAC Administrators and LPAC Clerks were treated with a luncheon for their hard work and dedication to our Emergent Bilinguals.
LPAC Appreciation Week is celebrated from November 27th to December 1st. Campuses honor their LPAC teams by providing recognition and incentives to our deserving LPAC teams.
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Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way! The LISD Toro Team Elementary Honor Choir Christmas Concert is Tuesday, December 7, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the LISD Performing Arts Complex.
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Christmas Magic is in the air! The LISD Mustang Team Elementary Honor Choir Christmas Concert is Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the LISD Performing Arts Complex.
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