What an amazing first day of school! Thank you students, parents, teachers and staff that made today an amazing day! Macdonell Elementary is ALWAYS BLAZING A TRAIL TOGETHER!

Throughout the week and in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, LISD teachers have been attending Smart Conference Training. They are absorbing information about new strategies and techniques they can use in the classroom to improve student learning.










*2023-2024 Standardized Dress Code for Elementary and Secondary Schools*




Get noticed! Be part of LISD's 2023-2024 Back-to-School Convocation on Wednesday, August 2, 2023! *See flyer for more information.*

Get noticed! Be part of LISD's 2023-2024 Back-to-School Convocation!
*See flyer for more information.*

LISD's Job Fair is today from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.!
You could also visit our website www.laredoisd.org to view job opportunities. Please submit your employment application on-line or call (956) 273-1000 for more information. *All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.*

Don't miss out! The LISD Job Fair is happening this Thursday, July 20th at the LISD Performing Arts Center from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! *See flyer for more information.*

Operation Border Health Preparedness 2023 will provide general, school and sports physicals Monday, July 24th through Friday, July 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Christen Middle School. *See flyer for more information.*


Driscoll Health Plan presents its 10th Annual Back-to-School Community Event. The event will take place Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Students must be present. While supplies last.* See flyer for more information.


The first day of school is just around the corner! Below you may find a handy checklist to make sure you have the materials you need for the upcoming school year.

In case you missed it, check out our 1st Grade Awards on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/xEvoU7g_8iQ
https://youtu.be/61T2UKSOk4s
https://youtu.be/p_KGMHj0WqU
https://youtu.be/nSkUI-Bn83E
https://youtu.be/boUKzMTpT-o
Check out the recognition we received in the Laredo Morning Times this past Thursday! We are so proud of our Kindergarten Graduates!

In case you missed it, check out our Pre-K4 Awards on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/3cN4N3uEloo
https://youtu.be/CQTqB745ZAY
https://youtu.be/kTCxGTcy9wc
In case you missed it, check out our Pre-K3 Awards on YouTube!
https://youtu.be/Qwsmz3O6Ggg
https://youtu.be/FstLMmF0PZE
Congratulations Senior Class of 2023! We are proud of the young adults you turned out to be and cannot wait to see all the exciting things that are sure to come your way! Thank you for stopping by your elementary alma mater.






We had such an eventful week! Here are a few pictures from last weeks Kindergarten Graduation. Here is the YouTube link to see the ceremony. https://www.youtube.com/live/qYLrYpcU8A0?feature=share




Our SMARTIES Robotics Team led by Mrs. E. Reyes and Mr. D. Rodriguez! They competed this past Saturday after practicing all year for this event!

🚨Attention Parents🚨 Starting tomorrow, May 10th, backpacks will not be allowed for the remainder of the school year. Thank you.

Thank you for joining us for our GT Showcase! https://bit.ly/3NQkZ87
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you teachers for all that you do! 💛💙









