Laredo Independent School District

🎓✨ LISD Bilingual Scholars of the Year

Laredo ISD celebrated its Bilingual Scholars of the Year at the Performing Arts Complex, recognizing outstanding students from elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Surrounded by their families, these students were honored as the very best among LISD bilingual scholars for their academic excellence and dedication.

👏 Celebrating achievement, language, and leadership.

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Join us for an evening of talent at LISD! The Toro Team Fine Arts Extravaganza is today Thursday, May 7th at the LISD Performing Arts Complex Auditorium. Come support the Pride of South Laredo! Admission is free.

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Join us for an evening of talent at LISD! The Mustang Team Fine Arts Extravaganza is today Wednesday, May 6th at the LISD Performing Arts Complex Auditorium. Support our amazing students! Admission is free.

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Laredo Independent School District is proud to recognize our outstanding students who were honored at the Laredo Public Library’s 23rd Annual Laredo Poetry Festival!

This year, LISD had 12 winners across multiple categories with over 1,000 Entries submitted throughout our community. This recognition is a true reflection of the incredible talent of our students and the dedication of our educators. Laredo ISD is proud to be home to such creative minds and passionate teachers and librarians who inspire excellence every day.

Group 1 (1st–3rd), Group 2 (4th–5th), Group 3 (6th–8th), Group 4 (9th–12th), and Group 5 (Adult).
🏆 Our Winners:
Sophia Peñalopez – Group 1, Santa Maria Elementary – 1st Place
Gisel Cerda – Group 1, Alma Pierce Elementary – Honorable Mention
Victoria Velez – Group 2, Santa Maria Elementary – 1st Place
Sophia Torres – Group 2, Francisco Farias Elementary – 3rd Place
Zoey Arriaga – Group 3, Dr. J.G. Cigarroa Middle School – 2nd Place
Martin Garcia – Group 3, L.J. Christen Middle School – Honorable Mention
Patricia Allred – Group 4, Hector J. Garcia Early College – 1st Place
Arabella Lopez – Group 4, Hector J. Garcia Early College – 2nd Place
Ruben Magaña Jr. – Group 4, Dr. L.G. Cigarroa High School – 3rd Place
Ariana Araiza – Group 4, Dr. L.G. Cigarroa High School – Honorable Mention
Jorge Gutierrez – Group 4, Hector J. Garcia Early College – Honorable Mention
Lizette Mendive – Group 5 (Adult) – 2nd Place – Hector J. Garcia Early College Teacher

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our teachers and librarians for their dedication, guidance, and commitment to nurturing our students’ creativity and love for writing. A special Thank you to librarians (Beatriz Garcia, Santa Maria Elementary, Rebecca Cabriales, Alma Pierce Elementary, San Juanita Reyes, Farias Elementary, Cynthia Bolanos Flores, Cigarroa Middle, Gloria Saldivar, Christen Middle, Patricia Sosa, Cigarroa High School) whom student’s placed in the contest.

Your words inspire, your voices matter, and your talent shines brightly—congratulations to all! ✍️

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🎮🏆 LISD Crowns First-Ever Elementary Esports Champions

Laredo ISD celebrated a historic milestone by crowning its first-ever elementary esports champions.

👏 A new era of competition, teamwork, and innovation begins!

#LISD #Esports #StudentSuccess

🍎✨ Teacher Incentive Allotment Recognition 2025–2026

Educators recognized by the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment were honored for their hard work and the high standards they uphold in their classrooms.

👏 Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and incentive.

#LISD #TeacherExcellence #TIA

🎓✨ Scholarship Night at Cigarroa High School

Cigarroa High School proudly recognized its seniors during Scholarship Night, honoring students who earned scholarships from a variety of institutions and organizations.

The list of recipients was extensive—a true reflection of their dedication and academic excellence. Congratulations on the thousands of dollars earned through hard work and perseverance.

👏 Investing in bright futures.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Taking care of your mental health matters—take time to rest, reflect, and recharge.

Join us in raising awareness by wearing green every Friday this month and showing support for mental wellness across our LISD community. 💚

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📢Attention parents! Martin High School Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources PTECH is proud to announce the newest CTE pathway! The Transportation, Distribution, Logistics, and Warehousing program will be starting next school year for incoming freshmen. It's not too late to enroll with AFNR P-TECH!

📞 Contact Ms. Polanco (956) 273-7102 for more information.

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The LISD Parent and Family Engagement Department attended the Parent and Family Engagement World Cup Summit 2026 at Region One ESC in Edinburg, Tx. The conference is dedicated to strengthening partnerships between families, schools, and communities across Region One. This year’s theme, Parent and Family Engagement World Cup Summit: One Team, One Goal, highlights the power of collaboration as one team to support student success.

The PFE staff and parents enjoyed meaningful learning sessions and experienced mentoring from all levels of leadership at the conference.

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🎓✨ Webb County Legacy Scholars Celebration

Laredo ISD celebrated the accomplishments of the Webb County Legacy Scholars during a ceremony and dinner at the District’s Performing Arts Complex.

Honorees included students from Laredo ISD, United ISD, St. Augustine High School, and Harmony School. The evening was dedicated to recognizing their hard work, persistence, and achievements.

Laredo ISD scholarship recipients:

- E. Buckley Health Science Early College: Esperanza Delgado, Krystal Trujillo
- Hector J. Garcia Early College: Vianey Soliz
- Nixon High School: Azhlie V. Martinez, Ethan Hunter Salinas, Kayla Guadalupe Villarreal, Hannah Abigail Sanchez, Corrine Denise Jackson, Mia Rose Rodriguez, Ray Garza, Minerva Mariana Villarreal, Vianey Danelly Palacios, Amber Lynette Trevino, Alejandro Javier Molina

👏 Celebrating excellence and bright futures ahead.

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🎭✨ ACE Awards Ceremony
The Fine Arts Department hosted the ACE Awards at the LISD PAC Auditorium, recognizing outstanding students for excellence in attendance, citizenship, and achievement.
👏 Celebrating the very best of LISD.
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Celebrating Excellence in LISD, One Apple at a Time !🍎 Congratulations to Anna Chavez from Ligarde Elementary, LISD Golden Apple Co-Winner!

Her passion for teaching and dedication to her students continue to make a meaningful impact each day. Well deserved!

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Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌 LISD recognizes the incredible bus drivers who go the extra mile, rain or shine, to ensure our students arrive safely to and from school.

Thank you for your patience, kindness, and dedication. Your impact goes far beyond the road, helping guide our students toward a bright future every single day.

We appreciate all that you do for our students, families, and community!

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The LISD Athletic Office hosted the Triple A awards Ceremony at the LISD PA. The ceremony honored LISD middle and high school student-athletes. The students were recognized for having perfect attendance, straight A’s and a winning attitude. Each student was presented with either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal for their academic achievements.

Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts hosted this month’s Webb County Commissioners Court Meeting the VMT Auditorium. Students for LISD attended the meeting and were given an opportunity to see first-hand the different roles and responsibilities each elected and appointed county official has within the county. After the meeting the Commissioners Court held a Q&A with the students.

LISD students participated in the City of Laredo Solid Waste Department’s Garbage Truck Art Project, an educational public art initiative that promotes environmental awareness across the community. ♻️🚛

During the Earth Day celebration at Father Charles M. McNaboe Park, LISD winners were recognized for their creativity and commitment to protecting our environment. Their artwork will be featured on a city garbage truck, sharing an important message throughout Laredo.

Congratulations to:
• Stephanie Herrera – Martin High School
• Angelica Nunez – Cigarroa High School
• Lydia L. Mendive – Garcia Early College High School

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LISD hosted a Military Ball for JROTC cadets from Martin, Nixon, and Cigarroa High Schools at the LISD Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center.