Laredo Independent School District

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.*

LISD student leaders showed up and showed out at the George P. Kazen Fellowship Program Summer Networking Mixer! They connected with professionals in law, healthcare, business, and more while building valuable leadership and networking skills. 💼 #lisdistheplacetobe

🎒This morning’s Back to School Bash was a wonderful way to kick off the new school year! 📚 Families received backpacks, supplies, immunizations, and health screenings, all thanks to the partnership with Molina Healthcare and Imagine Dental & Orthodontics.

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📢 Get ready for the 12th Annual Back to School Fair presented by Driscoll Health Plan!

📅 Wednesday, July 16, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Sames Auto Arena

🎒 Free backpacks and supplies for the first 1,500 students
🦷 Vision, dental, and sports physicals
✂️ Haircuts and over 50 community resources

Students must be present. Sports physicals require pre-registration.

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The new school year is almost here! Schedule pick-up starts Monday, August 4. Make sure to attend on your designated grade-level day during pick-up hours: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.!

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LISD, along with Molina Healthcare and Imagine Dental and Orthodontics, are hosting a Back to School Bash! During the Bash, backpacks and school supplies will be distributed while supplies last. Immunizations and Health screening will also be available.

*See flyer for more information.*

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Tonight the LISD Board of Trustees appointed Guillermo Pro as interim superintendent starting July 18, 2025. Pro previously served as principal at Martin High School and is currently LISD's Director of Fine Arts. Pro will serve as interim superintendent while the LISD Board of Trustees conducts its formal search for the District's next permanent superintendent. The current superintendent, Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, is retiring after serving LISD as superintendent for eight years.

📅✏️ The countdown is on! LISD’s Back-to-School Guide is your go-to for everything you need to start the 2025–2026 school year strong, from calendars and supplies to dress code reminders! View the full guide here: https://5il.co/3k3hz #BackToSchoolwithLISD #lisdistheplacetobe #levelupyoureducation #lisdleadingtheway

📢 Parents! Access your child’s state test scores through the Texas Assessment Family Portal via Skyward Single Sign-On. 🖥 Visit: www.laredoisd.org 📌 Click Skyward > Log in > District Links > TEA Assessment Portal 📅 Release Dates: ✅ STAAR EOC: June 10, 2025 ✅ STAAR 3rd–8th: June 17, 2025 ✅ STAAR ALT 2: June 24, 2025 ✅ TELPAS: June 12, 2025 ✅ TELPAS ALT: May 28, 2025

LISD Dance Team students participated in a district dance camp held by Limelight Spirit at Nixon High School on June 13-14, 2025. Students learned technique, choreography and team building. Pictured are the J.W. Nixon High School Golden Spurs, the Martin High School Tigerettes, the Cigarroa High School Silver Roses, and the Garcia Early College Flares.

LISD News & Information Parent Survey! We want to better understand how you stay informed about news and updates. Please take a minute to answer this short survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoQQaTPEtzIukj2yZCrrZJOgpJS8C1SoxA4igxgm624PUY-g/viewform ---- Queremos tener una major idea de cómo se mantiene informado sobre noticias y actualizaciones. Por favor, tómese un minuto para responder esta breve encuesta. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoQQaTPEtzIukj2yZCrrZJOgpJS8C1SoxA4igxgm624PUY-g/viewform #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

LISD's Kazen Fellows are off to a great start! Day 2 was filled with meaningful activities, hands-on learning, and powerful conversations. Special thanks to Judge Diana Saldaña and Judge Diana Song Quiroga for inspiring our students and investing in their future. 💼⚖️ #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

This morning, the Knights of Columbus Council 9626 from San Martin De Porres Catholic Church generously donated three wheelchairs to the LISD Special Education Department. The presentation took place at J.C. Martin Elementary, where Principal Amy Cruz welcomed the Knights, led by Ben Bondoc. The council shared its commitment to continue donating in the years ahead. Thank you for helping us make our schools more accessible for all! #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

Nixon High School junior Jacob Rodriguez has been in school every day since he was in elementary school. His commitment to being in class on a daily basis paid off when he was declared the winner of a brand new Ford Escape compliments of the Sames Auto Group through their Drive Sames for Education Perfect Attendance Incentive Program.

🥛 From scrubs to jerseys , student leaders from across LISD rocked their #MilkMustache with pride! Whether in health science, athletics, or fine arts, they’re proving that strong bodies and strong minds start with the right fuel. Milk does more than build bones, it builds leaders! 💪 #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

Cougars kicked off summer the best way! With good food and great energy! 🐾 Students at D.D. Hachar Elementary helped launch LISD's Summer Meals Program with big smiles and even bigger appetites. Here’s to a season of tasty meals and sunny days ahead! #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

Congratulations to Cigarroa High School's Samantha Solis for being named LISD 2025 May Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other May Student of the Month recipients please click on the SOTM banner on LISD's website. The SOTM Program is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union and Chick-Fil-A Marketplace.

At the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting for May, LISD honored those who lead with heart, achieve with purpose, and inspire through action. From a robotics team dominating the state stage to a group of Gates Scholars ready to take on the world, LISD congratulates you! – Veteran Santiago Aguilar, F.S. Lara Academy police officer – Martin HS Tailgate Committee for raising $35K in scholarships – Cigarroa HS sponsors for organizing a free senior prom – Athletic Director Luis Escamilla, South Texas AD of the Year – Principal Vanessa Ortegon, HEB Excellence finalist – Nixon HS One Act Play, UIL 5A State Alternate – Nixon Swim Team Academic All-State honorees – May Students of the Month from middle and high schools – Gates Scholars from Nixon, Martin, and Garcia Early College – Xtreme Robotics Club, 5A UIL State Champions #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

🎓 The wait is over, Mighty Mustangs! Your moment is here! This afternoon, we celebrate Nixon High School’s Class of 2025 as they walk across the stage at the Sames Auto Arena. With grit, heart, and Mustang pride, you’ve spent four years setting the gold standard, and today, we honor all that you’ve achieved. 🎥 Scan the QR code to watch it live from anywhere. Note: Please remember to follow Sames Auto Arena's Clear Bag Policy for entry. #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

🎓 It’s a proud day in Tigerland! Today, the Mighty Tigers of Martin High School’s Class of 2025 take the stage at the Sames Auto Arena to celebrate a milestone years in the making. From freshman year to this unforgettable moment, your legacy lives on! 🎥 Scan the QR code to watch it live from anywhere. Note: Please remember to follow Sames Auto Arena's Clear Bag Policy for entry. Congratulations to every graduate! And always remember: Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger! Go Tigers! #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway