Congratulations to Elsa Villarreal of Christen Middle School for being named LISD February Youth of the Month.
Villarreal a seventh grader is a multifaceted scholar who is excelling academically, embracing robotics challenges, and participating in UIL competitions.
She is a member of the schools Robotics team, UIL Math, Science, and Number Sense, Technology Club, and Coding Club. As a Code Craft Maestro in the coding club, she elevates the school's tech landscape through innovation and collaboration. Elsa also extends her support to peers, appreciating diverse learning styles as a Peer's Advocate.
Her favorite part of the school day is when she attends her athletics and art class because these extracurricular activities allow her to relax and express herself.
In her free time, she enthusiastically tackles engaging school projects, exploring the realms of coding and robotics. Additionally, her keen interest in art serves as a creative outlet, allowing her to express herself through various forms.
Elsa’s personal mantra is, "I aspire to surround myself with individuals who, in a positive manner, make me think twice about my intelligence, fostering an environment of continual growth and inspiring self-reflection."
Elsa plans on attending the Garcia Early College High School. She is undecided where she will go to college. Elsa strives to get a degree in Technology so she can become an Engineer.
Elsa is a product of Farias Elementary School. She is the daughter of Mario and Elsa Villarreal.
Need help with your taxes? Laredo ISD IRS-certified student 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.
The Driscoll Diaper and Baby Wipes Drive, hosted by the LISD Federal Programs Department, was a huge success! A big thank you to LISD administrators for your efforts and participation. #lisdistheplacetobe
Congratulations to Cigarroa High School's Gerardo Justo for being named the LISD February Student of the Month.
Gerard is a 9th grade student at Cigarroa High School and the Sabas Perez Early College High School. With a current GPA of 97.35, Justo is ranked 24 in his class.
Gerardo is part of the district’s CTE Program where he actively participates in Welding classes. His favorite subjects in school are math because he enjoys the challenge of solving math equations and his art class where he gets to display his artistic talents in pencil drawing and painting.
Gerardo enjoys working out and is also an avid boxer.
Gerardo is undecided about where he wants to go to college. He plans on becoming a Welder.
Gerardo attended Daiches Elementary School and Cigarroa Middle School.
Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Laney Bernardini for being named the LISD February Student of the Month.
Laney is a freshman at Garcia Early College High School. She is also an honor roll student who is dual enrolled at TAMIU.
She also actively contributes to her community through various service activities, such as Laredo Animal Protective Society, SCAN, and Santo Niño Elementary Fall Festival.
Laney’s contributions to the school community have been exceptional, and she was selected to be a part of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC).
One of Laney's most notable characteristics is her exceptional leadership skills. Her ability to work well with others is remarkable, and she does not hesitate to lend a helping hand. She supports the growth and development of her classmates, contributing significantly to a positive and collaborative learning environment, such as tutoring her classmates.
After high school, Laney hopes to attend Stanford University and get a master’s degree in Marine Biology or something in life science. She wants to have a career working with marine animals.
Laney also enjoys reading and watching TV. She is the daughter of Exie and Michael Bernardini.
The LISD Instructional Technology, Transportation, and Guidance & Counseling Departments are working together to train our bus drivers on the importance of mental health and better recognizing trauma. #lisdleadingthewaywithheart
Congratulations to Nixon High School's Alejandro Sanchez for being named the LISD February Student of the Month.
Ranked 14th in his class, Nixon High School junior, Alejandro Sanchez is definitely setting the GOLD standard established at Nixon High. He is also enrolled in the Business Industry and Public Service (BIPS) Early College Academy.
Alejandro is a member of the boys’ basketball team, Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, National Honor Society, the Interact Club, and Vice-President of the Junior Class. Outside of school, Alejandro volunteers at LISD elementary basketball games.
Alejandro plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a degree in the science field.
Alejandro likes spending time with his family and friends and listening to music. He is the son of Juan and Natalia Solis.
Congratulations to Martin High School's Frida Garcia for being named the LISD February Student of the Month.
Frida Garcia is a 10th grade student at Martin High School. She is also enrolled at the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Early College High School and is ranked fourth in her class.
Frida is a member of the school’s HOSA chapter. This fall she competed for the first time in Human Growth and Development and placed third in Area 7 qualifying for State where she will be competing against the top 21 students in Texas. Her favorite part of the school day is when she gets to learn about Forensic Science and Anatomy.
Frida is actively involved with the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council where she advocates the importance of literacy skills while visiting elementary schools, as well as, with her fellow committee members, bringing to light issues in the district from a student’s point of view. She was also elected by her peers as the class of 2026 President.
Frida's future goals are to attend the University of Austin and major in Speech Pathology. She hopes to become a Speech Language Pathologist to help her community.
In her free time, Frida enjoys dancing and singing. She attended Santa Maria Elementary School and Christen Middle School. Frida is the daughter of Adilia and Otativo Garcia.
Join the Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts Honors Orchestra and the UTRGV Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music! The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the VMT Auditorium. Free admission!
Congratulations to the Nixon Mustangs on earning their Bi-District Championship. Great job boys, Coach Solis and staff!!! The Nixon Boys basketball team will play Edinburg Vela in the Area Playoffs.. Tickets are $4 for adults $2 for students. No passes will be allowed. Please scan QR code to purchase your tickets.
Congratulations to the J.C. Martin Elementary School Sapphires for coming back with several awards from their dance competition. The Sapphires competed at the MA Dance Regionals Competition this past Saturday, February 20th in Boerne, Texas against other schools. JCM was the only school from LISD, and they competed against other schools from San Antonio and surrounding areas. Team Members include Natalie Pineda (Captain); Olivia Sanchez (Co-Captain); Emily Johnson; Andrea Moreno; Aria Carrera; Lauren Espinoza; Madeleyn Gutierrez; Samantha Romo; and April Rojas
Coach: Jolivia Mercado
Asst. Coach: Liliana Gonzalez
Awards Received
• 1st Place (Hip Hop Routine)
• 1st Place (Military Routine)
• 1st Place (Pom Routine)
• Super Sweepstakes award (90% and above in all 3 routines)
• 1st Place Regionals Outstanding Dance Team
Martin and Nixon Boys Basketball in State UIL Playoffs on Tuesday, February 20.
LISD stars shined bright at the WBCA IBC "Under the Stars" Youth Parade! Elementary, middle, and high school bands, cheerleaders, dance teams, ROTC Cadets, and float entries were greeted with a round of applause as they paraded the streets of Laredo. #lisdistheplacetobe
Last week the LISD Superintendent's Student Advisory Council members visited elementary schools and read a book to a class. This month the advisory council read “Charlie the Ranch Dog” to Sanchez/Ochoa, Don Jose Gallego, Daiches, Zachry, Bruni, Dovalina Heights, and J.C. Martin’s second and third grade students/classes.
LISD ‘s Office of Communications hosted the 4th Annual LISD Scholars Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 10, at the Casa Blanc Golf Course. Close to 100 golfers enjoyed a fun-filled day of golf that included breakfast and lunch, door prizes, a cool goodie bag and a warm feeling from supporting LISD’s graduates on their way to college. Thanks to our sponsors and golfers LISD was able to raise money for scholarships for students from Martin High School, Nixon High School, Cigarroa High School, Garcia Early College High School, and Valdez High School.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Valentine’s Day is a special day for the LISD community. However, to further enhance our safety culture during these types of holidays, LISD is fine-tuning Valentines’ Day delivery protocols. Expectations are that all visitor procedures are followed as a Standard Operating Procedure. Please ensure the following:
Deliveries to LISD Campuses
• Delivery of Valentine gifts (flowers, candies, balloons, etc.) by vendors, parents and other visitors will only be allowed at each LISD campus between 8:00 am and 11:00 am.
• A preferred delivery method and best practice is to set up a table monitored by staff to receive all deliveries.
• Ensure campus visitor management safety protocols are followed at all times.
• No singing telegrams allowed.
• Gifts must be of reasonable size, must not be breakable, and must be clearly and firmly marked with the student recipient’s name, teacher’s name, and grade. Gifts with balloons will not be allowed on school buses as they could pose a hazard to the drivers and passengers.
• The name and contact information of the florist/company delivering the gift to the school must also be included.
• LISD is not responsible or liable for any misplaced or damaged merchandise.
Deliveries of Gifts to Students
• Only campus personnel are permitted to make classroom deliveries to students.
• Deliver and distribute gifts to students in the afternoon.
• No head mask/covering allowed at any time.
• Students are not allowed to share any non-wrapped food items.
• All food items must be store bought and not homemade.
• Any balloon/flower arrangements are to be taken home at the end of the school day.
It's game day! Martin H.S. vs Nixon H.S. at 7:00 p.m. at the MHS Colonel Flores Gym.
Watch the livestream here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/laredo/organization/7268/martin-high-school
Dive Into Reading! Join us for an ocean of possibilities at Elementary Family Reading Night on Thursday, February 29th. *See flyer for more information.*
Laredo ISD 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.
Cigarroa High School hosted a Champion Award Ceremony this morning. Laredo ISD recognized Special Education Students of the Month from Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon High School who have demonstrated responsibility, eagerness to learn, and have good high school attendance. Congratulations! #lisdistheplacetobe
