LISD and UISD are releasing students early today, Monday, August 28. Out of an abundance of caution in response to a general safety threat made to schools in the South Texas area, Laredo ISD and United ISD will be releasing students early today, Monday, August 28th as follows: 1. High schools at 12:30 PM 2. Middle schools at 1:00PM 3. Elementary schools at 1:30 PM Any threat received is taken seriously, therefore, local and federal law enforcement agencies as well as school district administration believe this early release is a precaution to ensuring the safety of students and staff. Immediate investigation by local and federal law enforcement officials continues. Plans are to resume classes tomorrow, August 29, 2023, upon completion of appropriate law enforcement agency facility checks.
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Memorial Middle School held a Parade to kick off its Accelerated Reader Program. The schools cheerleaders, football and basketball players and band walked the hall ways as their peers cheered them on.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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The Nixon Mustangs vs the Corpus Christi Ray Texans game is tonight at 6:30 p.m.! Buy your tickets online at https://gofan.co. See the game live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yClRcoOE82Q
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This afternoon, the Mighty Mustangs welcomed former NBA basketball player, George Hill. Hill addressed Nixon High School student-athletes as a motivational speaker, encouraging them to continue setting the Gold Standard!
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Alma Pierce Elementary School kicked off their Accelerated Reader Program with a special performance from Clown Bolitas. The students and staff dressed in decades attire and participated in various games as Clown Bolitas encouraged the students to reach their AR goals this school year.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School student Kelsey Castro who has been named the KGNS-TV/PEG Energy Scholarship Award winner for the month of August. Kelsey was surprised during a class presentation in the school’s cafeteria. She will receive a scholarship for $500 to the school she will be attending.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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Milton Elementary School held their Accelerated Reader Kickoff with a Rock Concert featuring DollFace. Student, teachers, and administration dressed in Rock Star attire. They also sang and danced to a variety of rock songs.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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ATTENTION! LISD releasing students at all campuses due to Tropical Storm Harold After assessing current weather conditions and participating in discussions with City of Laredo Emergency Management Team (EMT) and UISD, the Laredo Independent School District is releasing students at all LISD campuses today, Tuesday, August 22. LISD high schools will release students at 11:00 a.m. LISD middle schools will release student at 11:30 a.m., while elementary school students will be released at 12:00 p.m. Parents are asked to please pick up their children as soon as possible. LISD Transportation Department has already sent buses for those students who rely on bus transportation. Classes at LISD will resume on Wednesday, August 23, at their regularly scheduled time. LISD will continue monitoring the weather situation and notify the public of any other changes in our schedules via the district’s social media and the local media. For more information, please contact your school district at LISD Office of Communications at (956) 273-1730 or the UISD Office of Communications at (956)473-6244.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
Santa Maria Elementary School is diving into reading! The BlueJays kicked off Accelerated Reader Week with a parade. Students dressed in their favorite sea animals. From jellyfish to mermaids, kinder to fifth grade students walked around the campus eager to excel in their reading!
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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Tarver Elementary School kicked off their Accelerated Reader Program with a celebration in the school’s gym last week. During the celebration the top AR readers from last year were presented backpacks from the City of Laredo 911 Department, they also donated lunch bag for the entire campus. Representatives from Divinas Manos Home Health were also on hand to donated incentive items for the school to use for the AR Program.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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In celebration of Education Binational Week (Semana Binacional de Educacion 2023), Consul General of México Martín Alcalá Salgado and Hugo Audiffred, Laredo General Manager, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest distributed free laptops to 20 LISD students.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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Laredo ISD Library & Media Services Director Mely Paez met with newly appointed librarians Raquel Sanchez, Rosa Uvalle, and Beatriz Garcia at Leyendecker, Gallego, and Santa Maria Elementary Schools to provide support. #LISDblazingatrailtogether
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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The Webb County Adult Probation Office donated school supplies to Milton Elementary School students this morning. This is the first year that the Webb County Adult Probation Office has collected school supplies for local school children. Making the drop off was Denize Solis Benefits Coordinator/Administrative Assistant at the Probation Office., who is a former student at Milton, along with representatives from the Probation Office. The project was conducted in honor of Probation Officers Week which was observed the last week of July.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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City of Laredo Council Member for District IV Alberto Torres, in collaboration between LISD Board President Monica Garcia, Webb County Commissioner John Galo, Texas Parks and Wild Life Commissioner Anna Benavides Galo, Guerra Communications, Driscoll Health Plan and Imagine Dental, distributed over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to LISD students. The two-day journey made its way to Sanchez-Ochoa, Milton, Alma Pierce, Tarver, Gallego, Ryan, Santo Niño, Zachary, Leyendecker, Heights Elementary Schools, and Cigarroa Middle School.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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The LISD Board of Trustees recognized the Veteran of the Month and one of the state’s top middle school bands during thier Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday night. Martin High School history teacher Ms. Ariana Lizette Bucevicius was honored as Veteran of the Month. Ms. Bucevicius served with the United States Army for three years. She is a product of LISD having graduated from Nixon High School with the Class of 2000. The Lamar Middle School Band was recognized for advancing to the TMEA Honor Band State Level during the Area G Hearing Competition that took place this past summer in San Antonio. The Lamar Lion Band was one of the three bands selected to advance to state and was ranked First at the Area Level becoming Area G Champions. The Lamar Band was the only middle school band qualifying as a State Honor Band contender representing Laredo at the State level. They were selected the 11th best middle school band in the State.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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H-E-B Zapata Highway has selected Santo Niño Elementary School for their 2023 Adopt-a-School program. The Adopt-a-School program allows schools to work together with community organizations and business partners to utilize the resources of the community to strengthen and enrich the quality of education for students. H-E-B welcomed LISD educators with a special lunch in appreciation for their hard work. Thank you, H-E-B!
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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The Pride of South Laredo and Bulldog Nation had a successful first day of instruction!
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It's the start of a new school year! Farias, Macdonell, and Bruni Elementary Schools are excited to welcome back students. We're ready to blaze a trail together!
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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.
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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Farias Elementary School Meet the Teacher Night was a hit! The Falcons are ready for the first day of school!
almost 2 years ago, Laredo ISD
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