Joseph W. Nixon High School

The Laredo City Council recognized the Nixon High School BBQ teams, the Nixon High School Girls Track and Field team, and Macdonell Elementary School Principal.

The Nixon High School BBQ teams participated at the UIL HSBBQ State Cook-Off! The Nixon One Trick Pony BBQ finished in a three-way tie for 2nd place, ultimately placing 4th after the tiebreaker. Nixon Iron Horse BBQ also fought hard, tying for 5th and finishing 6th after the tiebreaker.

The Nixon High School Girls Track and Field Team was recognized for winning the District Championship for the third consecutive year.

Macdonell Elementary School Principal Michelle Gonzalez was recognized for recently being selected as the winner of the HEB Excellence Award as the best principal in the state of Texas.

Congratulations to Nixon High School's William Palumbo for being named LISD's May 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 Orthodontic.

Come and support the Nixon Swim Team at our All-Day Jersey Mike's Fundraiser.

Nixon High School celebrated seven student/athletes who signed their respective college/university letter of intent during Mustang Signing Day at the Kramer Gym. The NHS senior student-athletes signed their NLI to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level.
The students include;
Israel Esparza - Wayland Baptist University, Boys Cross Country
Sophia Sandoval- Tarleton State University, Girls Cross Country
Adela Contreras- Jarvis Christen University, Girls Soccer
Ashley Salinas - Jarvis Christian University, Girls Soccer
Alexa Ruiz - Western Texas College, Girls Soccer
Aaron Perez, Jarvis Christian College, Boys Soccer
Kylie Vega, Texas A&M University at Kingsville, Cheer Team

Checkmate! LISD’s named its top chess players after a fierce competition this past Saturday at the LISD PAC in the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center. The LISD Fine Arts Department hosted an All-Star Chess Tournament for the district’s All-Star chess players. The top 10 winners were recognized with either a trophy or medal for their accomplishments.

Laredo ISD recognized its Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year and Clerical and Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year nominees during the district’s Employee of the Year Banquet which was held at the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center.

🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Raul Flores! 🎉

We are proud to recognize Mr. Flores as the Top High School Screencastify User in the District!

Your dedication to using technology to enhance learning and engage students truly makes a difference. Thank you for your innovation and commitment to excellence in the classroom! 👏

The LISD Athletic Office hosted the Triple A awards Ceremony at the LISD PA. The ceremony honored LISD middle and high school student-athletes. The students were recognized for having perfect attendance, straight A’s and a winning attitude. Each student was presented with either a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medal for their academic achievements.

Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts hosted this month’s Webb County Commissioners Court Meeting the VMT Auditorium. Students for LISD attended the meeting and were given an opportunity to see first-hand the different roles and responsibilities each elected and appointed county official has within the county. After the meeting the Commissioners Court held a Q&A with the students.

LISD hosted a Military Ball for JROTC cadets from Martin, Nixon, and Cigarroa High Schools at the LISD Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center.

Our students celebrated Earth Day by turning "trash" into tech! In a special collaboration between Ms. Gomez’s class, our Librarian Ms. Ramirez, and our DLS Mr. Benavides, students used the Library Collaboration Space to engineer custom 3D-printed watering spikes.

Congratulations to Nixon High School's Ximena Leal for being named LISD's April 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 Orthodontic.

Swim Team unpack the new Team Parkas for the 2026-2027 School Year. Huge shoutout to our Asst. Principal, Mr. Garcia, for wearing the New Parkas!

Mention the Nixon Swim Team with the cashier to support our Cane's Fundraiser. Come join us on Tuesday, April 14th, Dine-in, Carryout, or Drive Thru.

Nixon High School senior baseball player Ryan Gaona was awarded the KGNS Player of the Week for his outstanding performance last week on the baseball field. Congratulation Ryan for continuing to set the Gold standard.

Come join us at Whataburger on Thursday, April 9th, and mention the Nixon Swim Team with the cashier to support our Fundraiser.

Swim Team members celebrated Coach Gomez, Mustang Legend 2026, at the induction ceremony.

The LISD Office of Communications kindly request your support for our upcoming Annual Belle of the Ball Prom Program. As we prepare for this special occasion, we are collecting formal and semiformal gowns for our young ladies and Tuxedos and sports coats and ties for our young men to provide them with memorable attire for their prom night.

If you have any gently used formal or semiformal dresses, Tuxedos and sports coats and ties that you would like to donate, we would be immensely grateful for your contribution. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students and help make their prom experience truly unforgettable.

🚨WE'RE AT LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL! REMINDER: OPEN TO ALL LISD SCHOOLS 🚨Registration season is here! Laredo ISD is hosting an Online Registration Fair for the 2026–2027 school year, and we’re here to help every step of the way. Join us for an evening of support, guidance, and easy enrollment for your child.

📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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🚨ESTAMOS EN LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA LAMAR! RECORDATORIO: ABIERTO PARA TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LISD 🚨 ¡La temporada de inscripciones ya llegó! Laredo ISD estará llevando a cabo su Feria de Inscripción en Línea para el ciclo escolar 2026–2027, y estamos aquí para ayudarte en cada paso del proceso. Acompáñanos para recibir apoyo, orientación y completar la inscripción de tu hijo(a) de manera fácil y rápida.

📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Miércoles, 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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