Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced that Laredo and United Independent are benefiting from $5,598,07 in federal funding from the Department of Education's Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program. The funding , awarded to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), will be used to establish a partnership with Laredo, United, Mercedes, and Valley View Independent School Districts with the aim to increase the number of mental health professionals in our schools.
"I would like to express my appreciation to our Congressman Henry Cuellar for this generous grant," said LISD Superintendent Dr. Sylvia G. Rios. "LISD recognizes that social and emotional learning is an integral part of education and the development of the whole child. Our desire is for our children to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal goals. We want our youngsters to make responsible decisions, maintain supportive relationships, and show empathy and kindness towards others. With this grant and partnership with UTRGV, LISD will be able to expand our mental health services in person. Research shows that you don't need to have a mental illness to benefit from counseling. Someone might just be going through a tough season in their life. And we know that counseling can be effective in getting someone through a rough patch. We look forward to our partnership with UTRGV. More importantly, we look forward to helping students overcome stress, family problems, anxiety or other issues in their lives."
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, the City of Laredo Mayor, Dr. Victor Treviño and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina hosted a Proclamation ceremony. Representing LISD at this proclamation ceremony were Board of Trustee Goyo Lopez, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Gerardo Cruz, Executive Director of Health and Occupational Safety Support Services Oscar Perez, and Director of Guidance and Counseling/At-Risk Population Department Rosina Silva.
Congratulations to Lamar Middle School teacher, Stephanie Solis for being named the 2022-2023 LISD Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to Dovalina Elementary School teacher, Rosa Isela Uvalle for being named the 2022-2023 LISD Elementary Teacher of the Year.
We're having a Job Fair! Please join us on Monday, May 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the LISD Performing Arts Center located at 2400 San Bernardo.
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#CharacterWins! 2 Words Character Development creator Stephen Mackey paid a visit to the Mighty Mustangs this morning! 17 athletic programs were in attendance.
Additionally, NHS student athletes and Texas 5A Letterman to Lead Scholarship recipients, which is powered by 2 Words Character Building Curriculum, Natalie Tristan and Alonso Alvarez were able to meet Mackey. Tristan and Alvarez were selected Female and Male Athlete of the Year for 5A, respectively.
Congratulations to the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month recipients for the month of May! Continue #leadingtheway!
Heights Elementary School students participated in H-E-B’s Annual School Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge. The school collected 25,127 plastic bags and were named one of three winners in the Border Region.
LISD student-athletes from Cigarroa, Martin and Nixon High Schools, and Cigarroa, Lamar, Memorial, and Christen Middle Schools will be honored with medals and certificates for their perfect attendance, A Honor Roll, and positive attitude. The Triple “A” award is designed to assist LISD student-athletes in developing strong academic skills, positive behaviors as role models, and the ability to demonstrate a positive attitude.
For the second year in a row, Cantu Early College High School/Martin High School students completed their certification exam with 100% pass rate. Congratulations to LISD's 19 new dental assistants: Daniel Blanco, Briannah Gonzalez, Laisha Gonzalez, Beatriz Guevara, Ashly Gutierrez, Ashley Lopez, Kassandra Lozano, Christian Marin, Andrea Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Jocelyn Martinez, Jessalynn Mata, Andrea Ramirez, Melissa Rodriguez, Carlos Sanchez, Francisco Santos, Juan Segovia, Alejandro Trejo, and Melva Villarreal!
‼️WE'RE HIRING‼️ Please submit your employment application online at www.laredoisd.org. All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
Congratulations to Cigarroa High School's Emily Loredo for being named the KGNS Player of the Week.
Congratulation to the 2023 Mustang Legends. Nixon High School recently inducted 10 new members to their Mustang Legends during a special ceremony at the NHS Richard Barton Gym. The Legends were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions as distinguished graduates of Nixon High School. This year’s inductees include Gloria Sandoval Rendon – 1984, Norma Villarreal Arriaga – 1977, Juan Alfaro – 1981, Manuel Maciel – 1993, Ricardo Molina t - 1974, David Gonzalez – 1982, Rochelle Valdez Gonzalez – 1994, Richard Alvarado – 1976, Alejandro “Alex” Ramos – 1985, and Marco Gonzalez – 2007.
Texas Library Association 2023 is the PLACE TO BE for LISD Librarians! Our librarians are leading the way networking with authors, vendors, and librarians across Texas to bring back innovative ideas!! #tla2023
Congratulations to NixonHigh School senior Alondra Reyes for wining the District Championship for UIL Feature and News Writing and fourth place in Editorial Writing. Alondra is the President for the Nixon UIL Academics.
Congratulations to Martin High School and Cantu Early College High School junior Dayanara Ibarra for placing third at the State HOSA Conference and for qualifying for the National HOSA Conference this summer in Dallas. Dayanara is the first Cantu Early College student to attend the National HOSA Conference.
Congratulations to Nixon High School juniors Faith Gomez, Yeikol Chapa, and Jarethzy Balderas for being named recipients of the San Antonio Area Foundation Legacy Scholars.
Congratulations to Nixon High School senior Natalie Tristan who will be attending NYU in the fall and is the recipient of the Stern Scholarship.
LISD kicked off Autism Awareness Month with various events throughout the district. Tarver and Sanchez/Ochoa Elementary Schools celebrated and honored their autistic unit students.
Tarver Elementary School teachers participated in McTeacher Night. The teachers sold cookies to raise funds for their school.
