Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School

🧱✨ This week, our Communities In Schools (CIS) students put their teamwork skills to the test with a fun and interactive LEGO-building activity! Through collaboration and creativity, students strengthened their teamwork and built genuine friendships along the way.

💌 In addition, students took time to write heartfelt letters to express and share their feelings with friends, fostering kindness, communication, and meaningful connections.

We are so proud of the positive relationships and supportive community our CIS students continue to build! 💙 #CommunitiesInSchools #BuildingFriendships #StudentSuccess

💖✨ Spreading the Love - Valentine’s Day! ✨💖

Communities in Schools hosted a special Valentine’s Day activity during both lunches, focused on promoting how to be a good friend, not only to others, but to yourself, too! 💕

Students took time to reflect on kindness, self-love, and the importance of supportive friendships. Those who participated received fun prizes, including motivational pens, inspirational bracelets, and even a mystery bag! 🎁✨

We love seeing our students lift each other up and build positive connections every day. 💗 #CommunitiesInSchools #BeAGoodFriend #SpreadKindness

📢 Parents, You’re Invited! Join us for a Virtual Parent Meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 1:30 PM. 💻 Join us on Google Meet: 🔗 http://meet.google.com/uzj-xoon-hgz We look forward to seeing you there! ⸻ 📢 ¡Padres, están invitados! Acompáñenos a nuestra Reunión Virtual para Padres el miércoles 18 de febrero a la 1:30 PM. 💻 Únase por Google Meet: 🔗 http://meet.google.com/uzj-xoon-hgz ¡Esperamos verlos allí!

👏 Big THANK YOU to Zarsky Lumber! 👏 We’re incredibly grateful to Zarsky Lumber for donating windows and a door to our P-TECH Construction Management program at Laredo ISD! 🏗️🚪🪟 Thanks to this generous contribution, our students are gaining valuable hands-on experience using real construction materials, building skills that prepare them for future careers in the industry. This is what partnership in education looks like! 💪✨ #LaredoISD #PTECH #ConstructionManagement #HandsOnLearning #BuildingTheFuture

🎓 Attention Seniors! Save the dates for the ApplyTexas & FAFSA Application Drive and the Laredo College Palomino Round-Up! Get help with your applications and take the next step toward college. 📅 See the attached flyer for details.

February Calendar of Events 💗🗓️🐂

Our English teachers and school leaders are always learning new ways to support student success! 📚✨ Today, they participated in a professional development session led by our campus Digital Learning Specialist, Mrs. Zapata, who delivered this training after learning about "We Will Write" at the TCEA conference, introducing a fun, interactive writing game that motivates students to write with confidence and creativity.🧠💻 Through friendly competition, students produce their best writing, hear top responses read aloud, learn about literary devices, and vote for their favorites, making writing engaging, collaborative, and exciting! ✍️📖 #SomosToros#LevelUpwithTechnology

📣 Attention Parents of Emergent Bilingual Students! You’re invited to join us for our Title III Parent Meeting on 🗓 Wednesday, February 11 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Dr. A. Marcus Nelson Conference Room 2400 San Bernardo Parents may attend in person or virtually. 💻 Join virtually via Google Meet: http://MEET.GOOGLE.COM/ZDN-DEWE-PPR 🍽 A light lunch and informational materials will be provided. 👜 Clear Bag Regulation will be enforced. We hope to see you there! 📣 ¡Atención Padres de Estudiantes Emergentes Bilingües! Los invitamos a participar en nuestra Reunión de Padres de Título III 🗓 Miércoles, 11 de febrero ⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Sala de Conferencias Dr. A. Marcus Nelson 2400 San Bernardo Los padres pueden asistir en persona o de manera virtual. 💻 Únase virtualmente por Google Meet: http://MEET.GOOGLE.COM/ZDN-DEWE-PPR 🍽 Se ofrecerá un almuerzo ligero y materiales informativos. 👜 Se aplicará la política de bolsas transparentes. ¡Esperamos contar con su participación!

We’re so proud of our Elite Teacher Champion, Ms. Rosamaria Barrera, and her students for taking 1st Place in the CHS Summit K12 Challenge! 🏆 Their achievement was celebrated with pizza, smiles, and lots of school pride. 🍕💙🐂

Congratulations to our A and A/B Honor Roll students! Go Toros! 🎉💙🐂

Join us for an informational meeting to learn how the HB1 Advanced Dual Program can give your child a head start on their degree and save you money on future tuition!

🗓️ Event Details:
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: CHS Library

Why Join?
✅ Earn College Credits: Get a jumpstart on university requirements. ✅ Get Ahead: Transition to college life with confidence. ✅ Save Money: Reduce the overall cost of a college education.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your student's education to the next level. We can't wait to see you there!

📞 Questions? Contact your school counselor at 273-6814.

Members of the LISD Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council from Martin, Nixon, Cigarroa and Garcia Early College, along with LISD Superintendent Guillermo Prom and LISD Cabinet members attended the Mayor’s State of the City presentation at the Sames Auto Arena. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino personally invited these students because he wanted our community’s future leaders to be in the audience.

Stephanie Turner of Martin High School, Adriana Valdez of Cigarroa High School, and Adriana Hernandez of Nixon High School were named LISD’s JROTC Honorable Cadets during a ceremony at the Martin High School Library.

🎓 Unlock Your Student’s Future: HB1 Advanced Dual Program!
Calling all current 9th-grade parents! Is your student ready to level up their education and start earning college credits while still in high school? 🚀

Join us for an informational meeting to learn how the HB1 Advanced Dual Program can give your child a head start on their degree and save you money on future tuition!

🗓️ Event Details:
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: CHS Library

Why Join?
✅ Earn College Credits: Get a jumpstart on university requirements. ✅ Get Ahead: Transition to college life with confidence. ✅ Save Money: Reduce the overall cost of a college education.

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your student's education to the next level. We can't wait to see you there!

📞 Questions? Contact your school counselor at 273-6814.

📣 Attention CHS Parents!

You’re invited to Meet the Teacher Night 🎉
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, ask questions, and learn what to expect for the upcoming 2nd semester.

🍎 Event Details
📅 When: Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Montemayor Gym

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝✨

📣 ¡Atención, padres de CHS!

Están cordialmente invitados a "La Noche de Conocer al Maestro "🎉
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros de su hijo(a), hacer preguntas y aprender sobre lo que se viene en el segundo semestre.

🍎 Detalles del Evento
📅 Fecha: jueves, 29 de enero de 2026
⏰ Hora: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Lugar: Gimnasio Montemayor

¡Esperamos verlos ahí! 🤝✨

📢 Attention Toros Parents! / ¡Atención Padres de Familia! Join us for our monthly Parent Meeting! We have two very important topics to cover that can help your student's future and your family's finances. 📅 Date/Fecha: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / Jueves, 29 de enero del 2026 ⏰ Time/Hora: 9:30 AM 📍 Location/Lugar: Cigarroa High Multi-Purpose Room Topics / Temas: Laredo College Upward Bound Program: Learn about college prep resources for your student. VITA Income Tax Information: Get helpful information regarding the upcoming tax season. Guest Speakers / Oradoras Invitadas: Cecilia Salinas: Director, LC Trio Upward Bound Diana Cantu: Marketing Education - DECA Advisor ✨ Bonus: Door prizes will be given away, and community service hours will be awarded! ¡Los esperamos! No se pierda esta oportunidad de recibir información valiosa y ganar premios.

Our CHS VITA student volunteers proudly attended the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) Awareness Proclamation Day hosted by Mayor Trevino on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The proclamation highlights the collaborative efforts of community partners to promote financial stability and ensure access to free, reliable tax assistance for working families.
Through the VITA program, free tax preparation services are being provided to our community.
Pictured left to right: Eduardo Rubio, Briana Escobedo, Yoselin Aviles, and Citlali Cerda.

The Laredo Independent School District is hosting its sixth annual Scholars Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Casa Blanca Golf Course.


Funds raised from the Golf Tournament will benefit scholarships for deserving graduating seniors from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Raymond and Tirza Martin High School, J.W. Nixon High School, and Dr. Leonides Cigarroa High School

We are continuing to seek sponsors and teams for the tournament. If you need more information on being sponsor or want to register a team, please contact Bobby Trevino at rwtrevino@laredoisd.org or by phone at 273-1732.

Congratulations to Cigarroa High School's Vanessa Garza for being named LISD January 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.