Laredo Independent School District

Nixon High School hosted the Champion Award Ceremony recognizing LISD's Special Education Students of the Month from Cigarroa, Martin, and Nixon High School.

Join us for McTeacher's Night Tuesday, March 26th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. *See flyer for more information.*

Congratulations to the Lady Mustang Powerlifting team who advanced to the State Finals. Two of our Lady Mustangs came back with a Bronze Medal. Jarethzy Balderas placed 3rd in the 242 wt. class and Kimberly González placed 3rd in the 220 wt. class. Also Grazia Roquez placed 7th in the 242 wt. class and Jocelyn Turubiartes placed 9th.

Happy International Women's Day! Laredo ISD is honored to have incredible women district leaders who lead the way with heart, inspire change, support growth, and drive results. "This is a wonderful opportunity to not only recognize women leaders but to actually participate in growing leadership at every level. Laredo ISD is a very unique organization where we have gained the recognition of our peers by hiring women at different facets within our organization, including the first woman Police Chief and first woman Athletic Director, and women who are also very much engaged at the higher levels of leadership with the Superintendent. As a Superintendent, I also have that opportunity to not only inspire but support the growth of leadership of women at all levels, even in our Student Advisory Council where students represent their high schools. We have an opportunity to speak of leadership and how that leadership is something that all can experience and grow while also reminding them that their own leadership actually impacts the growth of others as they themselves interact with their peers," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Sylvia G. Rios said.

Congratulations to the newly inducted Cigarroa High School 2024 Toro Legends. Go Toros! Fight! Fight! Fight! Benjamin "Benny" Cabello, 1992; Dr. Jose Castillo, 2005; Dr. Michael Castillo, 2007; Bibiana Hinojosa, 1998; Irma Claudia Jimenez, 1997; Caroline Ann Lara, 1990; Jose Reynaldo Perez, III, 1995; Guillermo "Willie" Pompa, 1992; and Elena Reyna Santos, 2002. #thePrideofSouthLaredo #lisdistheplacetobe

Congratulations to LISD educators Jamie Cantu Vargas, Alfredo “Gus” Perez, Lizette Munoz Trevino, and Doreen Hale for being inducted as a 2024 Nixon High School Mustang Legends.

Let the games begin! Laredo ISD students participated in the 2024 Special Olympics Opening Ceremony held at the United Student Activity Center. LISD lead the way with spirited dance teams, cheerleaders, and drumlines as they joined the students in the Parade of Athletes. The parade was followed by the traditional lighting of the torch featuring students, law enforcement officers, along with LISD Supt. Dr. Sylvia G. Ríos. Adaptive Physical Education elementary, middle, and high school students are competing in the three-day competition that features various track and field events.

Congratulations to Cigarroa High School Art student Minerva Rivera for earning Grand Champion, first place in the drawing division, and selling her artwork for $800 at the L.I.F.E. Art Competition! #thePrideofSouthLaredo The following students also participated and were able to sell their artwork: Anayeli Justo - 3rd Place + Sold the Drawing for $250 Yeilin Guzman - 4th + Sold the Drawing for $575 Azul Villeda - Sold her Painting for $250 Yalexa Martinez - Sold Painting for $100 Linette Bouvier - Sold her Digital Print for $50 CHS Art Teachers: Juan M. Castillo & Richard Tellez #lisdistheplacetobe

Math Rocks! In this year's MATHCOUNTS local competition, students from LISD achieved the following rankings: Individual winners Jesus Prado, Lamar Middle School, 3rd place in the Countdown round Jesus Prado, Lamar Middle School, 3rd place overall Axel Martinez, Lamar Middle School, 15th place overall Coach: Ms. Yanira Garcia Team winners Christen Middle School Team - 4th place Members: Osiel De la Rosa, Bruno Duarte, Lathan Espinoza, Miguel Zamarron Coach: Ms. Diana Cortinas MATHCOUNTS is a middle school mathematics competition that consists of a series of progressive competitions at the local, state, and national levels. Students participate in individual and team rounds, solving challenging problems that test their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Congratulations to these exceptional students! 🏆 They'll be representing LISD proudly as they advance to the State Competition on March 23, 2024, in Irving, TX. #lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway

The Rio Grande International Study Center is seeking explorers to join exciting outdoor adventures and learn about environmental science! The RGISC Eco-Explorers Spring Break Mini-Day Camps will be starting March 11th through March 14th. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Congratulations to VMT student Michaell Castellanos for leading the way at the L.I.F.E. Art competition! He secured the Reserve Grand Champion title and 1st place in the color category. His Art teacher is Mrs. Brooke Berrios from VMT.

Mr. Gabe Musella, Assistant Music Director for the UIL (University Interscholastic League), has graciously agreed to visit us today (3/4/20024) after his trip to San Antonio. He will be working with our band students from 4pm to 6pm. This is a tremendous honor for us to have such a high-ranking figure from UIL's music department dedicating his time to work with our students. Mr. Musella's expertise and guidance will undoubtedly benefit our young musicians greatly.

Congratulations to the following LISD FFA students for their achievements at the L.I.F.E. Fair and Exposition! Grand Champion: Nixon High School/BIPS: Joel D. Sandoval Jr. - 1st in Medium Weight class (medium wool) - Breed Champion - 2024 Laredo Fair Grand Champion Market Lamb Nixon High School/BIPS: Sophia M. Sandoval - 3rd in Medium Weight Class (medium wool) Martin High School/Cantu ECHS: Trianna Garza - Breed Champion New Zealand Rabbits - Overall Grand Champion Broiler Rabbit #lisdistheplacetobe

Please enjoy reading the Trevino Magnet School January/February Newsletter which was produced and written by VMT students. https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/b-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flisd-my.sharepoint.com%2F%3Ab%3A%2Fg%2Fpersonal%2Fjevaldez_laredoisd_org%2FEc3Vw3IC-qRCvMSScK7XciIB99GArXDZ8Q-th1oI5JOLcw&data=05%7C02%7Crwtrevino%40Laredoisd.org%7C85eaa8b3fdb749e043eb08dc396f73ca%7C534e2cf372ff42cea853a4ecfc6cbc8c%7C1%7C0%7C638448398076357973%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jeLtc8WZiZ%2FqI5IZrIBQYmnOkvNx%2F5VOCrR%2BzcDNZUA%3D&reserved=0

What's cookin'?! The LISD Child Nutrition Program held its 11th Annual Iron Chef Competition where culinary students from Martin, Nixon, and Cigarroa High School participated. Each school came up with a delicious breakfast smoothie, loaded potato, and protein rich salad entrees. Congratulations to Nixon High School for being named the grand winners of the 2024 Iron Chef Competition! The winning categories: Smoothie- Nixon High School - Mustang Sunrise Best Taste- Martin High School - Wake up Tiger Coffee Smoothie Best Presentation- Nixon High School -Mustang Sunrise Originality- Nixon High School- Mustang Sunrise Protein Rich Salad -Nixon High School - Southwest Scottie Salad Best Taste- Cigarroa High School- Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Best Presentation-Nixon High School- Southwest Scottie Salad Originality- Nixon High School- Southwest Scottie Salad Baked potato- Cigarroa High School BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Potato Best Taste- Nixon High School- Blaz'n Spud Best Presentation- Cigarroa High School- BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Potato Originality- Cigarroa High School- BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Potato A big thank you for our community partners for judging! #lisdistheplacetobe

LISD celebrates Read Across America Week Laredo Independent School District joined Read Across America Week celebrations across the country. This week 260 students in Pre-K through 5th grades, filled the LISD Dr. A. Marcus Nelson Conference Center dressed as their favorite Dr. Suess characters. A proclamation was read by the Honorable Dr. Victor Treviño, Mayor of the City of Laredo, and the Honorable Tano Tijerina, Webb County Judge. Students also enjoyed a reading from “The ABCs to Ranching” by children’s author Patricia Raymond prior to the proclamation. Additionally, seven classes Pre-K – 5th grade were recognized for placing First in the Elementary Reading Fair. According to Mely Paez, LISD’s Director of Library and Media Services, the District encourages students to read with many activities and programs. “We have a lot of fun activities that the kids can dress up as a special character or they have special games that the librarians at the campuses are promoting just to get them to read any book or anything,” said Paez. “So, it’s important for them just to read every day. They can read a magazine, a newspaper, all kinds of books and that’s what we provide at our campuses.” LISD will also be hosting Family Reading Night at all of its elementary school campuses on Thursday, February 29, in the evening.

It's the first Friday of the month! Don't forget to wear your college t-shirt!

Congratulations to the Nixon High School Lady Mustang Powerlifting Team who made history today. They are the first LISD Regional Powerlifting Team Champions. Four NHS girls’ powerlifters qualified to the State meet in Frisco. Jarethzy Balderas-1st Grazia Roquez-2nd Kimberly González-1st Kaylie Lozano-4th Jocelynn Turubiartes -2nd

Congratulations to Memorial Middle School student Erik Garcia II for being named LISD February Youth of the Month. Erik is a sixth-grade student at Memorial Middle School. He is a driven student who is enrolled in advanced classes, has excellent attendance, and maintains an AB Honor Roll in the Gifted and Talented Program. Erik is an exceptional student who is both a leader and a role model to his peers. Erik additionally devotes a lot of his time to extracurricular activities. He participates in football and basketball both in and out of school. He is on the school sixth grade basketball team and plays outside basketball with the Blackout Team and with the Laredo Bears for flag football. Erik plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin and pursue a degree in Meteorology. He would like to one day play in the NBA or work for the local TV station as a Meteorologist. Erik attended Bruni Elementary School. He is the son of John and Alyssa Guevara.

Congratulations to Nixon High School Speech teacher Mimi Valdez who was selected as the KGNS Teacher of the Month.