Laredo Independent School District

Laredo ISD Special Education Department hosted the 2026 Special Olympics Texas Area 21 opening ceremony and games at historic Shirley Field. Special education students from Laredo ISD, Jim Hogg County ISD, Webb County Consolidated ISD and Zapata County ISD participated in a variety of events. Each student received a medal for every event they participated in.

🌍 Calling all LISD students! It’s time to get creative and celebrate Earth Day with the Laredo ISD Earth Day Poster Awareness Challenge!

Students are invited to design a fully colored poster highlighting an Earth Day topic such as recycling, saving water, wildlife protection, planting trees, or reducing pollution.

🧑‍🎓 Open to all Laredo ISD students (K–12)
📅 Deadline: April 3, 2026
📥 Submit your poster to your Homeroom Teacher or Front Office
🏆 One winner per campus will be selected.

Let your creativity shine and help spread awareness for our planet! 🌎✨

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🔧 Laredo ISD is now hiring! Join our team and help support the campuses and facilities that serve our students every day. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
• Plumber
• Locksmith
• Floor Repair
• Electrician Journeyman

📲 Scan the QR code to apply or visit www.laredoisd.org for more information.

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Friendly Reminder! LISD’s Elementary Family Reading Night is happening Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at all elementary campuses.

Join us for an evening filled with reading games, prizes, and family fun as we celebrate literacy together. Let’s read together, soar higher, and explore further! 📖🚀

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It's Tea Time! Students, teachers, and administrators at Macdonell Elementary School gathered for a charming tea party filled with stories, imagination, and plenty of page-turning moments. While enjoying their tea, they explored and rated a variety of books that may soon find a home on their library shelves or inspire future classroom lessons.

A wonderful way to celebrate reading and discover new favorites!

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Gallego Elementary School hosted, author Claudia Villarreal who did a special reading of her book, “The Bully Who Learned to Love” to third grade students for Read Across America Week. The student also took a pledge not to Bully anyone.

As part of Read Across America Week, Dr. Minita Ramirez, President of Laredo College stopped by to visit with students at Alma Pierce Elementary School. Dr. Ramirez was today’s guest reader for the top three classes in the school’s AR Challenge.

Garcia ECHS students take the next step toward shaping the future of education! Members of the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) competed at the Teach Tomorrow Summit TAFE State Competition in Dallas and represented Laredo ISD with excellence, professionalism, and pride.

We are proud to announce that three exceptional students are advancing to the NATIONAL competition in Portland!

🏆 Advancing to Nationals:
• Norberto Bolaños
• Sara Contreras
• Yvana Guzman

Congratulations! 🌊 Portland, here they come!

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Registration is OPEN across ALL LISD campuses! Whether your student is new to LISD or returning, now is the time to complete online registration and secure their seat.

The 2026–2027 school year starts with YOU!
📲 Register today at www.laredoisd.org

Let’s make it another incredible year of learning, leadership, and opportunity!

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Congratulations to all 4 LISD high schools who have qualified for the Esports State Competition! 🎮🏆

Whether earning their spot through crew competitions or solo performances, your dedication, strategy, and teamwork have truly paid off. We are so proud of your hard work and the way you represent LISD!

Let’s go, champions!

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Buckley Early College High School is on the move! 🚐 Thank you to Laredo ISD Board Member Dr. Gil Martinez and Superintendent Guillermo Pro for supporting BECHS with a new school van. This investment opens doors for expanded learning opportunities and ensures our students can safely engage in experiences beyond the classroom.

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Congratulations to LISD Police Officer Eduardo Gallego who was recognized with the Champion of Justice Award during a presentation by KGNS and Clear Choice Emergency Room. Thank you for all you do for LISD 's students and staff Officer Gallego.

Books take us places, and this week, we’re traveling far and wide through stories! LISD elementary students will celebrate Read Across America Week (March 2–6, 2026) with themed dress-up days, featured books, and literacy fun across campuses.

Don’t forget to join us for Elementary Family Reading Night on Thursday, March 5 from 4–6 PM!

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Congratulations to Cigarroa Middle School's Allison Clara for being named LISD February 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 Memorial Middle School's Celeste Martinez for being named LISD February 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.

📚 Laredo ISD celebrates Read Across America! LISD joined schools across the nation in celebrating Read Across America Week with a proclamation alongside esteemed guests, including the Mayor of the City of Laredo, Dr. Victor Treviño.

During the celebration, students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the Elementary Reading Fair:
🏆 1st Place Reading Fair Projects (Pre-K–5th)
Pre-Kinder – Santa Maria Elementary
Kinder – Heights Maria Elementary
1st Grade – Santa Maria Elementary
2nd Grade – Heights Elementary
3rd Grade – Heights Maria Elementary
4th Grade – Heights Elementary
5th Grade – Heights Elementary

🌟 Primary Grand Co-Champions
Pre-Kinder – Santa Maria Elementary
2nd Grade – Heights Elementary – Melissa Roman’s Class

🏅 Intermediate Grand Champion
5th Grade – Heights Elementary – Erica Flores’ Class

🎖 Sweep Award
Heights Elementary School

Students also enjoyed a special presentation by author Kat Kronenberg, encouraging our Pre-K through 5th grade learners to continue discovering the power of reading.

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Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Alondra Castillo for being named LISD February 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 Christen Middle School's Angelique Herrera for being named LISD February 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 Oscar Garcia for being named LISD February 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.