🏅 A Tiger with a Champion’s Spirit! 🏅Laredo ISD congratulates Martin High School’s Derek Garza, who has been named the Special Olympics Texas Area 21 Athlete of the Year! Derek’s dedication, accomplishments, and outstanding spirit are an inspiration to our entire LISD family.
Congratulations, Derek! Your Tiger family is proud of you!
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Congratulations, Derek! Your Tiger family is proud of you!
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🏈 A Great Night of LISD Football and School Pride! 🐎🐂
The Nixon Mustangs hosted the Cigarroa Toros at Shirley Field on Friday night. Before kickoff, Nixon seniors took the field alongside their parents in a special recognition of the support, dedication, and teamwork that have helped them throughout their high school journey.
Both teams continue preparing and giving their all during the 2026–2027 season—demonstrating the same commitment and determination on the field as they do in the classroom.
Congratulations to both teams, and best of luck this season!
#GoToros #GoMustangs #LISDThePlaceToBe
The Nixon Mustangs hosted the Cigarroa Toros at Shirley Field on Friday night. Before kickoff, Nixon seniors took the field alongside their parents in a special recognition of the support, dedication, and teamwork that have helped them throughout their high school journey.
Both teams continue preparing and giving their all during the 2026–2027 season—demonstrating the same commitment and determination on the field as they do in the classroom.
Congratulations to both teams, and best of luck this season!
#GoToros #GoMustangs #LISDThePlaceToBe
LISD counselors and students came together to support the Suicide Awareness 5K Run hosted by the Area Health Education Center, raising awareness and showing their commitment to mental health and suicide prevention.
Congratulations to Cynthia Garcia, counselor at F. S. Lara Academy, who placed 3rd in her category! 🏅
We also recognize Lynda Martinez, counselor at Memorial Middle School, and LCDC Cindy Lopez for participating in the run. Cigarroa students and their sponsor, Mrs. Hamilton, proudly represented their campus at the event.
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Congratulations to Cynthia Garcia, counselor at F. S. Lara Academy, who placed 3rd in her category! 🏅
We also recognize Lynda Martinez, counselor at Memorial Middle School, and LCDC Cindy Lopez for participating in the run. Cigarroa students and their sponsor, Mrs. Hamilton, proudly represented their campus at the event.
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LISD Job Opportunities!
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
🎗️ LISD Honors Our Little Heroes🎗️ In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, LISD honorably celebrates the incredible strength, courage, and spirit of our students who have faced childhood cancer.
Meet Daniella “Nanis” Ovando, a 3rd-grade student at Leon Daiches Elementary.
⚽ Nanis loves playing soccer and proudly wears #5! As a defender, she’s a fierce competitor who isn’t afraid of a challenge. Her strength reaches far beyond the soccer field — she is a childhood cancer survivor and a beautiful reminder that our little heroes can grow up to do BIG things.
Daniella, LISD celebrates YOU, your strength, and all the amazing things still ahead!
#lisdtheplacetobe #yourfightisourfight
Meet Daniella “Nanis” Ovando, a 3rd-grade student at Leon Daiches Elementary.
⚽ Nanis loves playing soccer and proudly wears #5! As a defender, she’s a fierce competitor who isn’t afraid of a challenge. Her strength reaches far beyond the soccer field — she is a childhood cancer survivor and a beautiful reminder that our little heroes can grow up to do BIG things.
Daniella, LISD celebrates YOU, your strength, and all the amazing things still ahead!
#lisdtheplacetobe #yourfightisourfight
Don't forget! It’s the first Friday of the month, which means it’s College T-Shirt Time! 🎓🙌 Show off your favorite college gear and celebrate College Readiness with us. Let’s inspire each other to reach for higher education!
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LISD Job Opportunities!
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Congratulations to Adan Jasso, LISD Sergeant for being named the Clear Choice Emergency Room and KGNS “Champion of Justice” Award. Sergeant Jasso was recognized for his dedication and commitment in going above and beyond to ensure the safety of our community and especially the LISD community.
Lamar Middle School and Christen Middle school administration were out supporting their football teams at Shirley Field,
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and throughout the month, we invite our school community to wear purple every Thursday as a visible reminder that mental health matters and that no one should feel alone.
A simple act of solidarity can send a powerful message: We see you. We support you. We care. 💜
Wear purple. Show support. Stand together.
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A simple act of solidarity can send a powerful message: We see you. We support you. We care. 💜
Wear purple. Show support. Stand together.
#988
The Cigarroa Toros are celebrating their first win of the season! 🏈🎉
The excitement was felt throughout the bullring during a high-energy pep rally filled with school spirit, music from the band, cheerleaders, and the support of LISD Superintendent Guillermo Pro.
Superintendent Pro congratulated the team, saying: “Toros, you are breaking barriers with this win. Your slogan is ‘The Pride of South Laredo,’ but today, you are the pride of the entire City of Laredo!”
Congratulations, Toros! Keep breaking barriers! 🏈🔥 #LISDThePlaceToBe
The excitement was felt throughout the bullring during a high-energy pep rally filled with school spirit, music from the band, cheerleaders, and the support of LISD Superintendent Guillermo Pro.
Superintendent Pro congratulated the team, saying: “Toros, you are breaking barriers with this win. Your slogan is ‘The Pride of South Laredo,’ but today, you are the pride of the entire City of Laredo!”
Congratulations, Toros! Keep breaking barriers! 🏈🔥 #LISDThePlaceToBe
The Laredo ISD Parent & Family Engagement Program was proud to host our Parenting Skills session, “Small Footsteps, Big Footprints,” presented by Mr. Carlos R. Ramirez this past Friday.
With more than 100 parents and family members in attendance, the room was filled with meaningful conversations, valuable information, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of our children. The session reminded us that even the smallest actions we take as parents can leave lasting footprints on our children’s future.
A special thank you to Mr. Ramirez for sharing his knowledge, encouragement, and insight with our families, and to every parent who joined us and continues to invest in their child’s success.
Small footsteps today can lead to BIG footprints tomorrow!
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El Programa de Participación de Padres y Familias de Laredo ISD se enorgullece de haber llevado a cabo nuestra sesión de Habilidades para Padres, “Pequeños Pasos, Grandes Huellas”, presentada por el Sr. Carlos R. Ramirez el pasado viernes.
Con la asistencia de más de 100 padres y familiares, el salón estuvo lleno de conversaciones significativas, información valiosa y un compromiso compartido de generar un impacto positivo en la vida de nuestros hijos. La sesión nos recordó que incluso las acciones más pequeñas que tomamos como padres pueden dejar huellas duraderas en el futuro de nuestros hijos.
Un agradecimiento especial al Sr. Ramirez por compartir sus conocimientos, palabras de ánimo y valiosas enseñanzas con nuestras familias, y a cada padre y madre que nos acompañó y que continúa invirtiendo en el éxito de sus hijos.
¡Los pequeños pasos de hoy pueden dejar GRANDES huellas mañana!
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With more than 100 parents and family members in attendance, the room was filled with meaningful conversations, valuable information, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of our children. The session reminded us that even the smallest actions we take as parents can leave lasting footprints on our children’s future.
A special thank you to Mr. Ramirez for sharing his knowledge, encouragement, and insight with our families, and to every parent who joined us and continues to invest in their child’s success.
Small footsteps today can lead to BIG footprints tomorrow!
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El Programa de Participación de Padres y Familias de Laredo ISD se enorgullece de haber llevado a cabo nuestra sesión de Habilidades para Padres, “Pequeños Pasos, Grandes Huellas”, presentada por el Sr. Carlos R. Ramirez el pasado viernes.
Con la asistencia de más de 100 padres y familiares, el salón estuvo lleno de conversaciones significativas, información valiosa y un compromiso compartido de generar un impacto positivo en la vida de nuestros hijos. La sesión nos recordó que incluso las acciones más pequeñas que tomamos como padres pueden dejar huellas duraderas en el futuro de nuestros hijos.
Un agradecimiento especial al Sr. Ramirez por compartir sus conocimientos, palabras de ánimo y valiosas enseñanzas con nuestras familias, y a cada padre y madre que nos acompañó y que continúa invirtiendo en el éxito de sus hijos.
¡Los pequeños pasos de hoy pueden dejar GRANDES huellas mañana!
#lisdtheplacetobe
LISD Job Opportunities!
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Laredo ISD Superintendent Guillermo Pro announced leadership appointments for three respected and experienced LISD educators.
Cindy Dominguez was named Director of the Sabas Perez Early College High School located at the Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School.
Rebecca Gonzalez was appointed Interim Principal of the Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts.
Matias Ydrogo was appointed Director of Elementary Education of LISD’s 20 elementary campuses.
Cindy Dominguez was named Director of the Sabas Perez Early College High School located at the Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School.
Rebecca Gonzalez was appointed Interim Principal of the Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts.
Matias Ydrogo was appointed Director of Elementary Education of LISD’s 20 elementary campuses.
Laredo ISD is hiring! 💼🔧 Join our team and help keep our schools running strong. Applications are now being accepted for:
🔹 Plumber
🔹 AC Technician
For more information, contact the LISD Human Resources Department at 956-273-1000 or 956-273-1100.
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🔹 Plumber
🔹 AC Technician
For more information, contact the LISD Human Resources Department at 956-273-1000 or 956-273-1100.
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Students from J.W. Nixon High School woke up bright and early and reported to J.C. Martin Elementary School. Nixon High varsity football players, cheerleaders and band members lined up to greet students at the drop-off. They gave high-fives, handshakes, words of encouragement and posed for pictures with the young students as they started their school day. Some students even stopped and tried on the players helmets.
LISD Job Opportunities!
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
LISD welcomes the UTRGV Social Work Program interns for SY 2026-2027, the five students will complete their practicum at Laredo ISD campuses under the U.S. Department of Education’s Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program. They are assigned as follows:
Dayani Llera-Dovalina Elementary
Marie Gonzalez -Nixon High
Ana Cantu-Christen Middle
Ilse Rodriguez-Farias Elementary
Lorena Maldonado-Garcia Early College High School
Dayani Llera-Dovalina Elementary
Marie Gonzalez -Nixon High
Ana Cantu-Christen Middle
Ilse Rodriguez-Farias Elementary
Lorena Maldonado-Garcia Early College High School
Perfect attendance could put one LISD senior in the driver’s seat! This morning, Laredo ISD and Sames Auto Group hit the road for the 14th Annual Drive Sames 4 Education Perfect Attendance Incentive Program.
Students from all four LISD high schools are officially in the race for perfect attendance, and one will drive off in a brand-new 2026 Chevrolet Trax on Graduation Day!
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Students from all four LISD high schools are officially in the race for perfect attendance, and one will drive off in a brand-new 2026 Chevrolet Trax on Graduation Day!
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LISD Job Opportunities!
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
Please view flyer and submit your employment application on-line at www.laredoisd.org
*All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date
