Laredo Independent School District

🇺🇸 Leyendecker Elementary celebrated Veterans Day with pride! Students showcased their talents through special performances featuring the cheer squad, choir, and theatre group, all to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

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🔥 The Tiger spirit roared at Martin High School! Students, cheerleaders, and band members filled the gym with pride and excitement during the pep rally for the Martin vs. Nixon rivalry — the oldest in Laredo! Special guest comedian Joshua Nieto brought laughter and fun to this tradition. ❤️🤍

See you tonight, 7:00 p.m. at Shirley Field!

Buy your tickets through gofan.co!

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📚 Reading is better together! Join us for Reading with a Loved One on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 during Open House! Spend 20 minutes sharing a story and creating lasting memories with your favorite reader.

📖 Elementary campuses | 8:30–11:30 AM & 1:00–4:00 PM

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🔥 The most anticipated rivalry in Laredo is back! 🔥 The Martin Tigers and Nixon Mustangs face off in a night full of passion, pride, and tradition. 🏈

📅 Saturday, November 8 | ⏰ 7:00 P.M. | 📍 Shirley Field

Get ready for the energy, the excitement, and the true spirit of Laredo’s classic matchup!

You can purchase your tickets through GoFan: https://gofan.co

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🎓 Applications are OPEN for LISD Specialty Schools! Give your child a head start toward college and career success through one of Laredo ISD’s Specialty Schools.

From STEM and health sciences to business and fine arts, there’s a program designed to help every student thrive!

📅 Apply by December 17 at 11:59 p.m.

Scan the QR code or visit www.laredoisd.org.

🍂Bruni Elementary invites you to our Fall Jamaica! Enjoy games, food, live music, a petting zoo, and pony rides — admission is free.

Thursday, November 6 | 4–7 PM | 📍 Bruni Elementary Parking Lot

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🔧 Join Our Team! Laredo ISD is looking for a skilled Plumber (Journeyman License) ready to take on meaningful work maintaining and improving our district facilities.

Bring your expertise, dedication, and teamwork spirit to LISD!

Apply today at www.laredoisd.org or scan the QR code!

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This morning, the Laredo Independent School District dedicated the library in memory of Guadalupe “Lupita” Cortez.

Mrs. Cortez served LISD for 36 years, impacting generations of students as a teacher and as principal at Nixon High School and Gallego Elementary, to mention some. Her dedication, leadership, and passion for education shaped countless lives and left a legacy of excellence.

Today’s dedication honors her lifelong commitment to learning—a lasting reminder of her influence and love for the LISD community.

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In celebration of Education Binational Week (Semana Binacional de Educación 2025), Consul General of México in Laredo Juan Carlos Mendoza and Hugo Audiffred, Laredo General Manager of Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest, joined forces to distribute free laptops to 15 LISD students.

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This morning, Martin High School presented Interim Superintendent Guillermo Pro with the El Catrín de los Tigres Award in recognition of his support and school spirit. 🐅

The celebration also featured vibrant Día de los Muertos performances by the MHS Folklórico, VMT Folklórico, and Mariachi Los Tigres del Sur, highlighting the rich traditions and pride of the Tiger community. 💀

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🔥 Pride, tradition, and a legacy that never fades.
Student representatives from Martin, Nixon, and Cigarroa High School stepped up to the mic at a press conference, answering questions and speaking with the media as excitement builds for Laredo’s oldest football rivalry and the LISD Legacy Series!

Cigarroa vs. Martin — Thursday, Oct. 30 | 7:00 PM
Martin vs. Nixon — Saturday, Nov. 8 | 7:00 PM

🎟️ Get your tickets now on GoFan and be part of the legacy that brings a city together under the Friday night lights.

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Mireya Gonzalez Milton Elementary School Special Education teacher was honored as Teacher of the Month by KGNS TV and the Tellez law Firm. Congratulations Ms. Gonzalez and thank you for all you do for Milton Elementary School students.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Join us at Hector J. Garcia Early College High School for our Recruitment Open House — your first step toward a future full of opportunity!

Acompáñanos en la Escuela Preparatoria Hector J. Garcia Early College para nuestro Open House de Reclutamiento — ¡tu primer paso hacia un futuro lleno de oportunidades!

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 5241 University Blvd., Laredo, TX 78041

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👻 Spooky season was in full swing at Santa Maria Elementary! 🎃Fifth grade students dove into hauntingly good stories and explored the world of the unknown with a visit from the Laredo Paranormal Research Society. 👀🔦 They learned about investigation tools, viewed photos and videos, and ended the day with a sweet Halloween treat! 🍬

Thank you to the Laredo Paranormal Research Society for sparking curiosity and making learning frightfully fun!

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Congratulations to Christen Middle School's Maria Gutierrez for being named LISD October Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.

Congratulations to Martin High School's Stephanie Turner for being named LISD October Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.

🚀 Get ready to Level Up! Join us for the LISD CTE Expo and explore 29 career pathways and 7 specialty schools that prepare students for college, careers, and the military.

📅 Thursday, October 23 | 🕓 4:30–6:30 p.m.
📍 LISD Performing Arts Complex

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Red Ribbon Week kicked off with Martin High School’s inspiring Proclamation Ceremony, where students and leaders came together to take a stand for a drug-free future.

A special congratulations goes to Marta Lopez, LCDC, from Cigarroa High School, recipient of the 2025 Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Memorial Award—a well-deserved honor for her dedication to prevention and support.

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Congratulations to Jennie Goodman, LISD Police Officer at Sanchez/Ochoa Elementary School for being named the Clear Choice Emergency Room and KGNS “Champion of Justice” Award. Officer Goodman was recognized for her remarkable efforts in going above and beyond to ensure the safety of our community especially her community and family at Sanchez-Ochoa Elementary School.