The first Laredo ISD Kazen Fellowship Program cohort, composed in part of 10 LISD high school students, graduated from a six-week paid summer internship at the George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse last week. The first of its kind in Laredo, under the direction of U.S. District Judge Diana Saldaña, the program was launched to give students an opportunity for mentorship by community partners.
Featured keynote speakers were Judge Saldaña, Cigarroa High School Student Lercy Aguilar, Nixon High School and Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts Student Reymundo Chaires, LISD Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Gerardo Cruz, United ISD Student Odete Coss, United ISD Superintendent David Gonzalez, and Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Guadalupe Perez.
The students received Superlative Awards delivered by Department Coordinators Ryan Moncivais and Natalia Boyd-Garcia. Additionally, they were awarded Certificates of Completion. The ceremony ended with a video montage of a series of events commemorating their time at the courthouse.
Laredo ISD welcomes its new Elementary and Secondary Schools teachers at the New Teacher Orientation this morning!
WE’RE HIRING‼️
2023-2024 Guppy and Fish Camp Schedule and Schedule Pick-Up!
To end their time working at the courthouse, the Kazen Fellows high school students used the skills they learned to prepare for a conclusionary mock trial. Over the past six weeks, the future lawyers took a trial advocacy class and were coached by Federal Public Defenders and Assistant United States Attorneys where they learned how to approach closing/opening arguments and court procedures. The Fellows read and memorized an 86-paged mock trial case packet regarding an alleged bank robbery and each pair of Fellows is trying to argue whether the defendant is guilty/not guilty.
Operation Border Health Preparedness 2023 will provide general, school and sports physicals Monday, July 24th through Friday, July 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Christen Middle School. *See flyer for more information.*
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 9th!🚌
Driscoll Health Plan presents its 10th Annual Back-to-School Community Event. The event will take place Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Students must be present. While supplies last.* See flyer for more information.
The 10 LISD Kazen Fellows received a visit from U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar. Congressman Cuellar spoke to the students about his journey to Washington, D.C.
The first day of school is just around the corner! Below you may find a handy checklist to make sure you have the materials you need for the upcoming school year.
It was a great summer in Tigerland! This morning, 12 Martin High School students graduated from the Webb County Constable Precinct 1 Law Enforcement Academy.
Congratulations to MHS student Dayanara Ibarra who was named one of the top ten 10 competitors at the HOSA National Competition 2023! She not only represented MHS and Cantu Early College HS, but represented the entire State of Texas as top 10 in her Life Support Skills Event!
It's the last day of the LISD Summer Internship Program! Thank you to all the high school students that we part of the program. We appreciate your eagerness to learn. Also, thank you to the departments and community partners for mentoring the future leaders of Laredo!
Reading is sweet! Laredo Independent School District Top Accelerated Readers were recognized for their exceptional efforts in reaching their goal during the LISD Board of Trustees recent meeting. A round of applause honored Top Elementary Student Aiden Martinez, 4th grader at Santa Maria Elementary School and Top Middle School Student Leilene Gomez, 8th grader at Lamar Middle School.
Top First Place Kinder through Eighth Grade Students received a 40” Smart T.V., certificate, medal, and a goodie bag for their academic achievement and reading success. The top students include: Dovalina Elementary School Marco Renteria - Kinder; Don Jose Gallego Elementary School Crystal Nevarez - First Grade; Alma Pierce Elementary School Regina Rossel Rivera - Second Grade; Alma Pierce Elementary School Jaylah Zavala - Third Grade; Santa Maria Elementary School Aiden Martinez - Fourth Grade; Milton Elementary School Daniel Martinez - Fifth Grade; Memorial Middle School Katelyn Uribe - Sixth Grade; Lamar Middle School Ana Rios Sanchez - Seventh Grade; and Lamar Middle School Leilene Gomez - Eighth Grade.
“Congratulations to all the Top AR district students!” LISD Library and Media Services Director Mely Paez said. “I would also like to thank all teachers, librarians, administrators, and support staff for working with our students to ensure they met the district's AR goals/expectations.”
Summer Internship Program Update: The first Laredo ISD Kazen Fellows cohort composed of 10 high school students had a special visitor this week. The 24th U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Alamdar Hamdani spoke to the students about their aspirations on pursing a career in law.
Additionally, three LISD Office of Communications and Instructional Television interns had the opportunity to interview U.S District Judge for the Sourthern District of Texas Diana Saldaña and Mr. Hamdani on the success and importance of the program.
WE'RE HIRING!: Printing Technician and Printing/Creative Services Supervisor
Please submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
The LISD Parent and Family Engagement Department held its Annual Consultation Meeting.
This summer Martin High School students are participating in the Webb County Constable (Precinct 1) Law Enforcement Academy!
LISD is inspiring change! Cotulla ISD's Superintendent Ruben Cervantes, Frank Newman Middle School Principal Daniel Martinez, and NMS Assistant Principal Amanda Johnson paid a visit to Martin High School and Memorial Middle School to learn more about their safety procedures.
In preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, the LISD Police Department, under the direction of LISD Chief Doreen Hale, conducted active shooter drills at Dovalina Elementary School, Lamar Middle School, and Cigarroa High School. School safety continues to be a top priority at LISD.
