
Gallego and Tarver Elementary School teachers and staff welcomed back students to the first day of school, while students settled into their classes and got acquainted with their new classmates.











Farias Elementary School Meet the Teacher Night was a hit! The Falcons are ready for the first day of school!










Incoming sixth grade students from Lamar and Christen Middle School attended the informational Guppy and Fish Camps that generated enthusiasm and excitement for all new students. The camps introduce school administrators and campus facilities to the incoming students. The camps are to allow parents and students to explore their new campus. The students met with their new counselor, learned how to read a class schedule, locate classrooms, and hear about the different organizations and extra-curricular activities that will be available to them at their new campus.











The Incoming 9th Grade Mighty Tigers brought their animo this morning during Martin High School's Fish Camp!











The BlueJays are ready to come back to school! Santa Maria Elementary School was excited to welcome students for an exciting school year.









School safety is a shared responsibility. LISD held a Combined Law Enforcement Back-to-School Safety Press Conference this morning. LISD Police Department and Laredo’s combined law enforcement officials including the City of Laredo Police Department, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, and the Constable’s Office are reminding the public about school bus safety, speed limits, and the use of electronic devices while driving in school zones.
Wednesday, August 9, is the first day of class for LISD students.








Reading sure is sweet! The Library and Media Services Department held its Librarian Orientation at Dovalina Elementary School. LISD librarians are ready, are you?!
Reminder: First day of school is Wednesday, August 9th.










LISD's Health Fair was a great start to our Back-to-School Convocation! Thank you to all vendors for being part of you school year kick-off.










LISD is blazing a trail together for the upcoming school year! Our 2023 Back-to-School Convocation was a huge success! We're ready, are you?!









Throughout the week and in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, LISD teachers have been attending Smart Conference Training. They are absorbing information about new strategies and techniques they can use in the classroom to improve student learning.











J.C. Martin Elementary School was the recipient of a donation of school supplies thanks to LISD’s community partner DBR Incorporated. Representatives from DBR stopped by the school today and presented the donations which included pencils, crayons, paper, folders, and much more. On behalf of LISD and the students and staff at J.C. Martin Elementary School, thank you DBR for your generous donation.





Driscoll Health Plan 10th annual Back-to-School Community Event is Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. *See flyer for more information.*



Driscoll Health Plan 10th annual Back-to-School Community Event is Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. *See flyer for more information.*



U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced $1,399,532 in federal funding for Texas A&M International University this morning. Both awards were provided by the National Science Foundation.
The Preparing STEM Majors as Outstanding Certified Secondary Mathematics Teachers for South Texas program will prepare 37 undergraduate TAMIU STEM students to be mathematics teachers at Laredo Independent School District (LISD) and United Independent School District (UISD). The Track 1 Project will help improve undergraduate engineering student retention through virtual learning and group activities.





It's a Toro victory! Congratulations to the Cigarroa High School Varsity & JV Cheerleaders for an exceptional week at camp! These 21 athletes worked really hard all week and are bringing home the following awards: Superior Ribbon in their Band Chant & Cheer Evaluations, Game Day Champions in the Large Varsity Division, Chant Champions in the Large Varsity Division, Bid to the NCA Jr & Sr National Championship in Dallas, TX, Technical Excellence in Prop Incorporation, 18 Team All American Nominees, 1 NCA All American Team Member, Most Improved Mascot to CT the Toro, NCA All American Mascot to TC the Toro, and Spirit Stick!
The Cigarroa Cheerleaders are under the direction of Assistant Coaches Litzy Gutierrez, Victor Gutierrez, and Head Coach/Sponsor Nataly Ramirez.







You're invited to Meet the Teacher Night!


Laredo ISD was delighted to host the City of Laredo Health Department's annual emergency preparedness event, which provides free medical services to the community, Operation Border Health Preparedness at Christen Middle School.










*2023-2024 Standardized Dress Code for Elementary and Secondary Schools*





Get noticed! Be part of LISD's 2023-2024 Back-to-School Convocation on Wednesday, August 2, 2023! *See flyer for more information.*


Martin High School graduate basketball player Maisy Perez has committed to playing basketball at Vermont State University-Lyndon (FKA Northern Vermont University-Lyndon). Maisy signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her academic and basketball career at VSU, in Lyndon, Vermont, yesterday at the MHS Library.



