Communities In Schools at Cigarroa High School is promoting "Being at School Every Day and On Time! "The CHS students participated in an Attendance Challenge and were awarded by receiving a delicious snack during both lunches.🍧🍨🍦
CHS Spanish Class students learned about the traditional Mexican celebration of “El Dia de Los Muertos” through presentations from special guest speakers and Spanish Teachers.
The CHS Student Council, Teachers, Administrators and Staff participated in distributing candies to our special education students on Monday October 31, 2022. Students went trick-or-treating during the day and enjoyed a spooktacular Halloween day! 🎃👻🦇
Students learned about the negative effects of alcohol during day four of Red Ribbon Week.
Congratulations to the Red Ribbon Week Bulletin Board Contest Winners! 1st place winner was Mrs. Massey's second period class, 2nd place winner was Ms. Cubriel's second period class, and 3rd place winner was Mrs. Anaissa Gonzalez' second period class.
CHS Teachers, Administrators and Counselors engaged in an Instructional Technology- Professional Learning Community training where they explored the high impact, interactive features Nearpod offers including the new “Brain Break” activities! 🤩💻💯 #MakingITHappen💙
Girls in STEAM! The Sabas Perez ECHS and CHS students participated in their 1st STEAM Club Meeting where they engaged in learning through a Halloween Engineering STEAM Challenge activity.🎃🦴👻 🦴🎃
Thank you Toro family for joining us at the Cigarroa Orchestra Halloween Concert! 🎃🦇👻 🎶
Ms. Guel's chemistry students celebrated "Mole Day" by creating their own stuffed Moles! 🎉🧁 Mole Day is celebrated among chemistry enthusiasts annually on October 23 from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., Mole Day commemorates Avogadro's Number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry. 👩🔬👨🔬
LISD Specialty Schools open application process
Students interested in attending any of Laredo Independent School District’s early college academies/high schools, magnet campus, and specialty schools can now apply for admission for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications must be completed online and returned before Friday, December 2.
To initiate the application process, students can apply by scanning the QR code located on the LISD website at www.laredoisd.org
LISD will be hosting its annual Specialty Schools Open House at each campus for eighth grade students and their parents on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The six specialty schools will open their doors to the community and invite eighth grade students to tour the campus and apply for admission for the 2023-2024 school year. The event is aimed at recruiting students who may be interested in attending any of LISD’s early college academies/high schools, magnet campus, and specialty schools.
The five early college high schools and magnet school include the Business, Industry, and Public Services Early College Academy at Nixon High School, Sabas Perez STEM Early College High School at Cigarroa High School, Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Early College High School at Martin High School, Hector J. Garcia Early College High School located at Texas A&M International University, Pathways to Technology Early College High School at Cigarroa High School, and the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts Magnet School.
Students, counselors, and administrators from the specialty schools will be on hand to share their experiences and to answer any questions concerning the admissions and application process with prospective incoming freshman. Each program is unique and will provide students with the skills and experience essential to their career path.
“LISD wants to provide students every opportunity to gain the skills needed for today’s workforce and to pursue a higher education in the field of their choice,” said Cindy Dominguez, LISD College, Career and Military Readiness Coordinator. “The recruitment events will give our middle school students and their parents the opportunity to consider their academic futures.”
The Business, Industry, and Public Services Early College Academy located at Nixon High School offers students the opportunity to earn up to 60 college hours and/or an associates degree with a concentration in Law Enforcement, Education, Cosmetology, Welding, Accounting, Distribution and Logistics, and Auto Collision Repair from Laredo College.
Students looking for a career in Science and Math field can attend the Sabas Perez STEM Early College High School at Cigarroa High School. The STEM Early College High School allows students to prepare for careers in the field of engineering design, robotics, mobile application design, animation, game design, and cybersecurity and computer science. Students gain practical experience in engineering practices and design using 3-D printers to create working models of their designs. Students will earn their high school diplomas while earning up to 60 college hours and/or an associates degree from Laredo College.
For those students wanting a career in the medical field, the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Early College High School at Martin High School provides an opportunity to explore careers and gain hands-on experience in nursing, emergency medical technician, and dental assistance. Students graduate with up to 60 hours of college credit, an associates degree from Laredo College and certification programs allowing them to work either full-time or part-time while they are pursuing advanced degrees and certifications in the medical field.
The Hector J. Garcia Early College High School allows students to finish high school and their first two years of college simultaneously while accumulating college hours at Texas A & M International University. Many GECHS graduates finish high school with more than 60 hours of university credit. Students choose a college major and begin taking required coursework towards completing their degree while fulfilling high school graduation requirements with tuition and books provided by LISD. The GECHS was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2017. U.S. News and World Report also ranks it among the nation’s top high schools.
The Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa Pathway-to-Technology Early College High School prepares students for the workforce with a hand-on approach in Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing, Welding, Electrical, and Architecture with an emphasis on Auto Cad. Students have an opportunity to acquire an associate degree with up to 60 college hours or technical industry certificate from Laredo College, which will prepare them for the construction industry of the 21st century.
Students interested in the Arts can apply to the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. VMT provides students an opportunity for comprehensive course study in communications and fine arts with an emphasis on creative development and artistic performance in communications, dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts. The school also provides a rigorous academic instructional program that complements and supports all visual and performing arts. Students can earn up to 21 college hours from Laredo College. The Texas Cultural Trust named the Trevino Magnet School as the recipient of the Texas Medal of Arts in 2018.
LISD provides transportation for students to all Specialty Schools.
For more information, please contact LISD College, Career and Military Readiness Coordinators, Cindy Dominguez at 956-273-1864 or Mayra Garcia at 956-273-1863.
In support of Red Ribbon Week, CHS hosted Mrs. Alonzo Villarreal from Laredo Against Drunk Drivers, Mrs. Moreno from Myke's Overdose Awareness, and Mrs. Iglesias from SCAN that came to teach students coping skills by cake decorating. 💖
CHS students from Ms. Cubriel's American Sign Language (ASL) Class learned how to use "Flip" to create videos to demonstrate their ASL proficiency skills by signing 3 sentences about their families. ❤️ The student created "Flip" videos were then projected on the classroom board for a fun and engaging class discussion. Kudos to Ms. Cubriel for leading her students to success with instructional technology! 💻🤩💯👏
CHS Family, you are invited to join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Concert! See flyer for details. 🎃👻🦇🎶
CHS students celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Tuesday 10.25.2022 by engaging in Zumba and Yoga activities to help them learn healthy coping skills. ❤️❤️❤️
CHS Family, you are invited to join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Concert! See flyer for details. 🎃👻🦇🎶
CHS students learned about the Texas A&M University admissions process and financial aid opportunities through an excellent presentation delivered by Mr. Ruben Valdez, Regional Advisor. 👍
CHS students celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Monday 10.24. 2022 by wearing red and pledging to Live a Drug-Free Life! 💖
PTECH Students attended the UTI (Universal Technical Institute) Presentation on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in the CHS Library.)
CHS Toroland Students attended the UTI (Universal Technical Institute) Presentation on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in the CHS Library.)
Congratulations to the Cigarroa High School Football team for their victory against Nixon High School!
Final Score:
Cigarroa - 42
Nixon - 14
Go TOROS!!! 🏈🙌💙🎉💯
