Laredo Independent School District

“Every Day Counts: Level Up Attendance” is the theme of Laredo ISD’s daily student attendance efforts. This morning, LISD conducted a spirited ceremony proclaiming September as At...

The Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts theater students spent their last few weeks of summer abroad. The theater students hit the global stage as they travele...

At Raymond & Tirza Martin High School, the roaring sound of Tigerland is impossible to miss. That same school pride swelled even louder as the campus community came together to c...

The number of doctoral degrees within the Laredo Independent School District continues to grow, strengthening the district’s commitment to advancing education and leadership. Con...

Four Laredo Independent School District administrators walked in their university’s graduation ceremonies to formally receive their doctoral degree diplomas. Dr. Virginia Juarez, ...

Congratulations to Laredo Independent School District’s September 2025 Student of the Month recipients. They are Santiago Cardenas, Christen Middle School; Sofia Pro, Memorial Mid...

U.S. News and World Report named the Laredo Independent School District’s Hector J. Garcia Early College High School (GECHS) as one of the best high schools in the nation in their...

A campus known for its award-winning health science field programs is getting a new name. The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees voted last week to name the Ea...

Laredo Independent School District has named Aida Ponce as the new Coordinator of Jose A. Valdez High School. With more than 25 years of experience in public education, including...

With more than 30 years dedicated to education and student advocacy, Lizzy Newsome has been named principal of Lara Academy. Known for her visionary leadership and commitment to ...

Cigarroa High School and the LISD Athletic Department announce the naming of the new coach for Boys Track and Field at Dr. Leonides G.Cigarroa High School. Victor A. Montemayor, w...

Imaginations ran wild at Laredo ISD as sparks of curiosity lit up classrooms during the district’s highly anticipated Summer STEAM Academy! With Science, Technology, Engineering,...

The Laredo Independent School District has named Cassandra Mendoza as its Executive Director for Secondary Education. Mendoza is an accomplished educational leader with more than...

For the second year in a row, an LISD student has been accepted to a United States Military Academy. Xerina Coleman, who graduated from Nixon High School in May, will be attending...

The Laredo Independent School District welcomes Sylvia Moreno as the new principal of L. J. Christen Middle School, the very campus where her educational journey began. Moreno l...

Laredo Independent School District Athletic Director Luis Escamilla recently received the South Texas Athletic Director of the Year Award. Escamilla was honored with the award dur...

Nixon High School junior Jacob Rodriguez has been in school every day since he was in elementary school. His commitment to being in class on a daily basis paid off when he was dec...

Congratulations to Laredo Independent School District’s May 2025 Student of the Month recipients. They are Monica Cabrera, Christen Middle School; Amelia Sustaita, Memorial Middl...

The graduating Class of 2025 from Laredo Independent School District is closing out the school year with a milestone worth celebrating. This year’s graduates received nearly $33 ...

Laredo ISD has been designated a State Recognized School District by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) earning an accountability rating of “B” for the 2022-2023 school year. With t...