Driscoll Health Plan 10th annual Back-to-School Community Event is Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. *See flyer for more information.*
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $1,399,532 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University this morning. Both awards were provided by the National Science Foundation.
The Preparing STEM Majors as Outstanding Certified Secondary Mathematics Teachers for South Texas program will prepare 37 undergraduate TAMIU STEM students to be mathematics teachers at Laredo Independent School District (LISD) and United Independent School District (UISD). The Track 1 Project will help improve undergraduate engineering student retention through virtual learning and group activities.
It's a Toro victory! Congratulations to the Cigarroa High School Varsity & JV Cheerleaders for an exceptional week at camp! These 21 athletes worked really hard all week and are bringing home the following awards: Superior Ribbon in their Band Chant & Cheer Evaluations, Game Day Champions in the Large Varsity Division, Chant Champions in the Large Varsity Division, Bid to the NCA Jr & Sr National Championship in Dallas, TX, Technical Excellence in Prop Incorporation, 18 Team All American Nominees, 1 NCA All American Team Member, Most Improved Mascot to CT the Toro, NCA All American Mascot to TC the Toro, and Spirit Stick!
The Cigarroa Cheerleaders are under the direction of Assistant Coaches Litzy Gutierrez, Victor Gutierrez, and Head Coach/Sponsor Nataly Ramirez.
You're invited to Meet the Teacher Night!
Laredo ISD was delighted to host the City of Laredo Health Department's annual emergency preparedness event, which provides free medical services to the community, Operation Border Health Preparedness at Christen Middle School.
*2023-2024 Standardized Dress Code for Elementary and Secondary Schools*
Get noticed! Be part of LISD's 2023-2024 Back-to-School Convocation on Wednesday, August 2, 2023! *See flyer for more information.*
Martin High School graduate basketball player Maisy Perez has committed to playing basketball at Vermont State University-Lyndon (FKA Northern Vermont University-Lyndon). Maisy signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and basketball career at VSU, in Lyndon, Vermont, yesterday at the MHS Library.
During LISD's Regular Board Meeting for the month of July, the Board of Trustees recognized the LISD Human Resources, CCMR, and Finance Management Departments, Cigarroa High School student Adrian Zamora, and the Kazen Fellows cohort.
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Day Two of LISD's Superintendent's Leadership Summit was filled with informative presentations and teamwork activities. We are all #leadingtheway to success! #alwaysblazingatrail
Laredo ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sylvia G. Rios signed the United Way pledge to help the community of Laredo tackle tough challenges and work with private, public, and nonprofit partners to boost education, economic mobility, and health resources.
Laredo ISD introduces the graduates for the Leading the Way Fellowship Program!
Day One of LISD's Superintendent's Leadership Summit was a huge success! Administrators are trail blazing the way into the new school year!
Time to celebrate! Congratulations to LISD's Administrators of the Year! Thank you for leading the way with heart, inspiring change, supporting growth, and driving results! #LISDisthePlacetoBe
Elementary Principal of the Year: J.C. Martin Elementary School - Amy Cruz
Secondary Principal of the Year: Martin High School - Mario Mireles
Rookie Principal of the Year: Lara Academy - Sylvia Moreno
Professional Support Leader of the Year: Brenda Sepulveda and Julio Ovando
LISD Job Opportunities! Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org *All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.*
Get noticed! Be part of LISD's 2023-2024 Back-to-School Convocation!
*See flyer for more information.*
LISD's Job Fair is today from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.!
You could also visit our website www.laredoisd.org to view job opportunities. Please submit your employment application on-line or call (956) 273-1000 for more information. *All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.*
Don't miss out! The LISD Job Fair is happening this Thursday, July 20th at the LISD Performing Arts Center from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! *See flyer for more information.*
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.
