Don Jose Gallego Elementary School

We are excited to welcome all our students and staff back! Check out our August calendar; events will be updated as they become available.

Join us for the 2025-2026 Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 7th.

Welcome back, amazing students and wonderful families! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you back to Gallego Elementary for another incredible school year! The halls are a li...

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...

Check out our May Newsletter for important events, dates, and ceremonies.

📅Don Jose Gallego May Calendar📅

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...

Ms. Thelma Fraga, the innovative Digital Learning Specialist for the Laredo Independent School District, was honored to be nominated for the Professional of the Year award. Her ex...

Ms. Kimberly Meija, a nurturing and dedicated prekindergarten aide at Don Jose Gallego Elementary, was overjoyed to receive a nomination for the Instructional Support of the Year ...

Mrs. Elizabeth Rodriguez, the indispensable Administrative Assistant at Don Jose Gallego Elementary School, was both surprised and delighted to learn of her nomination for the Par...

Ms. Annabel Palacios, a passionate and dedicated teacher at Don Jose Gallego Elementary, was deeply moved by her nomination for the Teacher of the Year award. Known for her passio...

Coach Jessica Reynaga, the spirited leader of the Don Jose Gallego Elementary School, was thrilled to learn of her nomination for the School Bell Award. More than just a coach who...

Mrs. Cynthia Montemayor, a beloved fourth-grade teacher at Don Jose Gallego Elementary, was overcome with emotion upon learning of her nomination for the prestigious Golden Apple ...

⏰EARLY RELEASE ADVISORY⏰Students will be released at 1 pm on Friday, April 18th, and will have NO classes on Monday, April 21. Please call us at 956-273-3100 with any questions. ...

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☔APRIL CALENDAR

🌳We would like to congratulate Principal A. Almanza for her recent district recognition of Supporting Growth. Ms. Almanza champions a mindset of continuous improvement, empowering...

Tiny sneakers hit the turf and big dreams took flight as Laredo ISD’s youngest stars gathered at Shirley Field for a morning full of fun, discovery, and celebration. The district...

Hello, Ligers! You've worked so incredibly hard all year, learning new things and growing your brilliant minds. As you get ready to take your state test, remember that this is you...

The LISD Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center was filled with smiling faces as LISD’s special needs students participated in the Special Education Department’s Pee Wee Young Athlet...