Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on student success! *Q&A to follow session* NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced -- Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y toquemos el tema del exito estudiantil y del plan estrategico de LISD! Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session. NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.

Congratulations to all TAFE members who participated in the Teach Tomorrow Summit - TAFE STATE Competition. We are proud to announce that three TAFE members are moving on to the Nationals.#PhoenixPride Congratulations Sara Contreras Yvana Guzman Alberto Vargas

Wishing the TAFE students best of luck at the Teach Summit Conference/TAFE State competition as they travel to Galveston, TX. #PhoenixPride

Congratulations to Karmen Manzanares for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for February. #PhoenixPride

GECHS TAFE members participated in the Future Educators Conference hosted by TAMIU today. #PhoenixPride #TAFE

Parents, today Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM there will be an in person session on the STANDARD RESPONSE PROTOCOLS (SRPs), Presented by Mr. Higinio Reyes, LISD Health and Occupational Safety Support services Facilitator, Dr. Oscar Perez, Executive Director of Compliance and Safety and Doreen C. Hale, LISD Chief of Police. For more information contact Mrs. Karen Castro, parent liaison at (956) 273-7712.

Don't forget! Wear your college t-shirt on the first Friday of every month!

Congratulations to Mia Cuevas on her acceptance to Rice University in Houston, Texas. #PhoenixPride

Hector J. Garcia Early College High School January Youth of the Month recipient, Valeria Luis was recognized at the Youth of the Month ceremony held at St. Augustine High School. #PhoenixPride

Crystal Chavana participated in a Career Shadow with Torres Home Health Care Services. She learned about patient care, how to assess the patient’s vitals and heath needs and how to help with medication administration. #PhoenixPride

Esports Tournament Cigarroa High School and the Sabas Perez Early College High School will be hosting a high school Esports tournament at Cigarroa High School on Saturday, March 29. The game that will be played is Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch,. More details will be available soon. For more information or to sign up a team please contact Jorge Casino at 956-235-2175 or jcasiano@laredoisd.org.

Hello Everyone, The 2023-24 State, Local Educational Agency (LEA), and campus Federal Report Cards for Texas Public Schools are available. The report cards provide state, district, and campus-level data, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all stakeholders. Click on this link to access Hector J. Garcia Early College High School's federal report card: bit.ly/3EaUyHi Click on the link below in English or Spanish for an explanation of the information included in the Federal Report Card. Information Included in the 2023-24 Federal Report Card for Texas Public Schools: bit.ly/42ScBwv Información Incluida en la Cartilla de Calificaciones 2023-24 de Escuelas Públicas en Texas: bit.ly/4azonO5 If you have questions regarding the information included in the Federal Report Cards, our campus can: · Provide appropriate translation (either oral or written) upon request · Make hard copies available to parents upon request · Make hard copies available for viewing at our front office If you have difficulty accessing the information, please call 956-273-7700 Sincerely, Mrs. M. Taboada Principal Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Marely Ramos for being named LISD January Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other January Student of the Month recipients please click on the SOTM banner on LISD's website.

Congratulations to Our Outstanding Students at the 18th Annual Student Technology Expo 2025! We are proud to announce the following students who excelled in their respective categories: Digital Artwork: 3rd Place: Leslie Resendiz & Angela Martinez Video Production: 3rd Place: Andrea Rodriguez & Zenaida Zepeda Coding App: 1st Place: Marcela Leon & Reyna Torres 2nd Place: Abigail Magallanes & Katherine Garcia 3rd Place: Juan Martinez & Diego Galvan Special Acknowledgments: DLS: Mr. Raul Gonzalez Tech Expo Sponsor: Ms. E. Maldonado Principal: Mrs. M. Taboada Assistant Principal: Mrs. A. Mastee Thank you for your hard work and creativity! #PhoenixPride

Please refer to the attached flyer for details regarding the Cold Weather Schedule. Stay warm and prioritize safety during this time.

Reminder: Specialty School application "Last Call" deadline is January 20, 2025. For more information about Garcia Early College High School, please call the front office at 956-273-7700 or visit our website: https://earlycollege.elisd.org/ Link to application: https://forms.gle/iANP44pLCZfXT1nW8

GECHS is excited to welcome Mrs. Izamar Nava to our team as our new nurse! As a school nurse, she is essential in promoting students' health and well-being, contributing to their success in and out of the classroom. Best wishes to her in this important role! #PhoenixPride

Congratulations to Valeria Luis for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for January. #PhoenixPride

Open House: Report Card Distribution will be tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Join Us for Black Bear Diner Night Tomorrow! 🐻🍽️ Support GECHS TAFE while enjoying a delicious meal with family and friends. Profit will go towards our upcoming STATE Competition in Galveston. Spread the word by sharing this with family and friends or on social media. Thank you for supporting! For more details, check out the flyer. We can't wait to see you there!