🤖 Fuel up & give back! Dine at Raising Cane’s (5302 McPherson, Laredo) on March 24, 2025, from 5-9 PM and support Cigarroa High School Robotics!
Mention the fundraiser, and 15% of sales go to the mighty Toro team!
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McDonalds hosted LISD McTeacher Night at various locations this week to benefit LISD schools. Daiches Elementary School administration, staff, students, and their families came out to McDonalds on Saunders during the schools McTeacher Night Fundraiser. Staff participated by helping sell cookies to help raise funds for their schools.
LISD is #SantiagoStrong! Christen Middle School united to honor Santiago Cardenas, a brave 7th grader whose strength continues to inspire us all. 🎗️
During this special celebration, Santiago was named Honorary Law Enforcement Officer and Congressman for the Day, a tribute to his unwavering courage and resilience.
A heartfelt thank you to our special guests, students, staff, and the entire LISD family for coming together to make this day truly memorable!
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Santa Maria Bluejays served up smiles at McTeacher Night! 🍔🍟
Dovalina Elementary is preparing for a regular school day. All students and staff are expected to report to their campuses and/or work sites.

Congratulations to Christen Middle School's Caylee Toler for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

Congratulations to Martin High School's Miguel Lerma for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

Congratulations to Lamar Middle School's Alyssa Arriaga for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

The Greatest Reading Show at Macdonell Elementary! Under the big top of imagination, families gathered for a spectacular Family Reading Night filled with storytelling magic! The spotlight shined on celebrity guest reader, Joe Ojeda, keyboard player for Selena y Los Dinos, as he took center stage to read to our students!
The night was even more spectacular with show-stopping performances by the talented Alessandra Pruneda, Daleyza Cruz, Makayla Lucio, and the incredible Hawk Choir, under the direction of Samantha Lopez!
With every page turn, the excitement grew, proving that reading is the greatest adventure of all! #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway



Congratulations to Nixon High School's Lidiyah Charles for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

Toro pride lives on! Cigarroa High School proudly honors the newest Toro Legends, outstanding alumni who have made a lasting impact in their careers and communities!
This year’s Legends:
Maria Teresa Acosta-Garza (1987)
Octavio Benavides (1989)
Sergio Cantu (1989)
Benigno “Benny” Cepeda (1996)
Ivette Diaz (1999)
Rolando Garza (1994)
Juan Gutierrez (1989)
Erica Magana (1999)
Rogelio Martinez, Jr. (1991)
Veronica Pedraza Ibarra (1997)
Adriana Pena-Mancha (1989)
Ricardo Ramirez (1991)
Ramon Soliz (1987)
Monica Zepeda (2000)
Their legacy continues to inspire the next generation of Toros! Go Toros! Fight! Fight! Fight!
Congratulations to Memorial Middle School's Jaylenn Vega for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Jose Luis Ramirez for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

Congratulations to Cigarroa Middle School's Evelynn Chapa for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

Congratulations to Cigarroa High School's Jorge Vasquez for being named LISD 2025 February Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other February 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.

Sips and Read! Macdonell Elementary students and teachers dived into a spectacular world of stories, rating a variety of books that could soon fill their library shelves or spark new lesson plans!
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Board of Trustees Parliamentarian Rodolfo "Rudy" Morales, III came to share,
With "The Cat in the Hat" and fun in the air! ✨
At Dovalina Elementary, the students could see,
That reading brings magic and sets minds free!
For Read Across America Week, the laughter was bright,
Turning each page with pure delight!
In honor of Read Across America Week, this special visit encouraged young minds to explore the world through books and embrace the power of reading!
#lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway
Congratulations to LISD's Clementine’s Kitchen Sports Scholarship recipients!
Inspired by Vanessa Ramirez, a proud Nixon High School alumna, this scholarship is all about giving back and celebrating the power of sports! A panel of judges carefully selected these outstanding student-athletes for their dedication, leadership, and academic excellence.
🌟Nixon High School: Destiny Navarro – Cheer | Laredo College, studying Nursing
🌟Cigarroa High School: Raquel Benavides – Volleyball & Softball | University of Texas at San Antonio, Major in Accounting
🌟Martin High School: Rochelle Cranston – Basketball | Laredo College, studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography
LISD is proud of these young women and can’t wait to see all they accomplish in this next chapter! #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingwithheart

After 20 years of dedication to LISD’s Child Nutrition Program, Alicia Garza from Leyendecker Elementary is retiring! Instead of using her 100 leave days, she’s generously donating them to those in need across the district—choosing to spend her last months working alongside the coworkers she considers family. She is the true definition of leading with heart and inspiring change at LISD!
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Calling all parents of Future Dustdevils! Join us for Parent Day at Texas A&M International University on Saturday, March 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!
Students, this exclusive event is your chance to explore campus, learn about admissions, financial aid, academic programs, and more!
FREE ADMISSION – Don’t miss out on valuable insights to help guide your student’s college journey!

