Parent Hope you can join us for the Last SHAC Meeting of the 2023-2024 School Year!!
April 9, 2024 ~ 10:30 AM - 12:00PM
Nelson Conference Room, 2400 San Bernardo Ave.
Topics:
Community Programs- Sister Rosemary Welsh
Boys & Girls Club Summer Programs- Joe Garza
Human Papilomavirus Vaccine - City of Laredo
Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, witnessed by GECHS students, faculty and staff. 🕶️
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Congratulations to Aaron Fuentes for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for April. #PhoenixPride
Join us in congratulating all UIL District Participants. They represented our school very well in Roma, TX on Wednesday and Thursday. The following students brought home awards:
Individual Awards:
Kelsey Castro - 1st Place Ready Writing
Yuliet Parra - 1st Place Literary Criticism
Miranda Galvan - 4th Place Literary Criticism
Luis Arriaga - 1st Place Science, Top Chemistry, Top Physics
Karla Madrigal - 5th Place Science
Pablo Guzman - 4th Place Science
David Narvaez - 6th Place Current Issues and Events
Mia Cuevas - 1st Place Spelling, 3rd Place Mathematics
Isaac Rocha - 1st Place Mathematics
Stephanie Alvarez - 2nd Place Social Studies
Jacqueline Ciriaco - 4th Place Calculators
Team Awards:
1st Place Science: Luis Arriaga, Karla Madrigal, Pablo Guzman, and Kelsey Castro
1st Place Mathematics: Isaac Rocha, Mia Cuevas, Gaspar Castellanos, and Angel Garcia
2nd Place Literary Criticism: Yuliet Parra, Miranda Galvan, Raymundo Alvarado, and Victor De La Rosa
2nd Place Social Studies: Stephanie Alvarez, David Narvaez, Jasmine Lugo
The following students have qualified for Regionals and will be traveling to the competition in San Antonio on April 26th-27th:
Kelsey Castro, Yuliet Parra, Luis Arriaga, Karla Madrigal, Pablo Guzman, Mia Cuevas, Isaac Rocha, Stephanie Alvarez, Gaspar Castellanos, and Angel Garcia.
Happy Assistant Principal’s Week, Mrs. A. Mastee. GECHS expressed their gratitude to Mrs. Mastee for her outstanding work and unwavering kindness throughout this school year. Her dedication to our school community and tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. Mrs. Mastee’s approachable demeanor and genuine care for our students and staff alike create a positive atmosphere that truly makes a difference, and makes our school a better place. #PhoenixPride
Online registration is NOW OPEN! All students in pre-kinder through 12th grade who would like to attend any school in Laredo Independent School District for the 2024-2025 school year can begin the registration process by visiting the district’s website at www.laredoisd.org.
The registration process is available in both English and Spanish. For any assistance, please call (956) 273-1278 where trained staff will be available by phone to assist any parent who needs extra support with the registration process.
For the first time ever, a Hector. J Garcia Early College High School student was accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. GECHS senior Aron Fuentes was nominated and accepted for this honor by U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar. Fuentes became the first GECHS student accepted to the prestigious academy.
A ceremony was held in honor of GECHS student Aaron Fuentes, who was accepted to West Point Academy, was a heartfelt celebration of his remarkable achievement. Among the esteemed guests were Congressman Henry Cuellar , Sheriff Martín Cuellar, LISD board of trustees members, Veronica Orduno and Goyo Lopez, and Dr. Sylvia Rios, LISD superintendent of schools. The event was attended by members of the GECHS administration, faculty, and students, who joined Aaron's parents, Mr. Pete and Ana Fuentes, along with his brother and grandparents. Close friends and even Aaron's kindergarten teacher were also present, adding to the warmth of the occasion. Congressman Henry Cuéllar presented Aaron with a special plaque, symbolizing the significance of this milestone in his life. It was a privilege to be part of such a momentous event and to witness Aaron's journey to success. Additionally, Aaron's TAMIU UNIV professor Daniel De La Miyar and classmates were also in attendance, further highlighting the widespread support and admiration for Aaron's accomplishments.
Attention parents, Online Registration for 2024-2025 school year is now open. For more information or assistance, please call the office at 956-273-7700
Happy Easter! May your Easter be filled with sunshine, flowers, chocolate, and loved ones.
Congratulations to LISD March Student of the Month Rodrigo Granule from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School
Student Early Release Schedule
LISD is diving into reading! Help us celebrate National Library Week!
The LISD Federal Programs Department will host its 3rd Annual Parent Meeting Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Martin High School from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This opportunity will provide parents with high impact instructional strategies and accountability updates that will benefit our students.
Community agencies from Laredo Regional Food Bank and Catholic Charities of Laredo will be on hand to discuss the different programs available, along with pre qualifications. *See flyer for more information.*
Congratulations to the GECHS Robotics Team FTC 12347 Cephalobots and their sponsor Mr. De Guzman, who showcased their exceptional skills and teamwork at the FTC State UIL 5A Robotics Championship held on March 21-23, 2024, at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton, Texas. Their dedication and hard work paid off as they clinched the Semi-Finalist Award with a Bronze Medal and secured the 2nd place Team Spirit Award. Amongst tough competition, they ranked 12 in their Division of 36 teams. #PhoenixPride.
LISD will have early release on Thursday, March 28, at 2:15 and will not have classes on Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, in observance of Easter. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
TAMIU will not have classes on Friday, March 29, 2024 but will have classes on Monday, April 1, for grades 10, 11, 12. Please see Transportation Schedule.
We hope you will join us at Discover TAMIU on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Discover TAMIU is a university-wide Open House offering students of all ages, their families, and community members the opportunity to experience Texas A&M International University. This event is packed with hands-on activities, student performances, and informative sessions.
Congratulations to Mrs. J. Chavana on receiving recognition from the Laredo ISD Parent & Family Engagement Department for her exemplary dedication and commitment to volunteering at GECHS. This commendation is extended with gratitude on behalf of Garcia Early College High School and the Phoenix Team. #PhoenixPride
Congratulations to the Mr. Jose Ruiz who was nominated for Paraprofessional of the Year for GECHS. We wish him the best of luck in this well-deserved recognition. #PhoenixPride
We are excited to cheer on our Robotics Team as they head to Austin for the State Competition. Months of hard work and dedication have led them to this moment, where they will showcase their creativity, teamwork, and technical skills. As they prepare to compete against the best teams in the state, we wish them the best of luck and know that they will make us proud! #PhoenixPride #ProudSponsorDeGuzman
