Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications & Fine Arts

Join us for an enchanting evening of music as the VMT Honors Wind Ensemble presents Musical Narratives.

This event is open to the public, and we invite our VMT families and community to come enjoy a wonderful concert showcasing the talent and dedication of our students.
📅 May 14, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 VMT Auditorium, 2102 E. Lyon St.

Don’t miss this memorable musical experience!

🎉 Congratulations to the VMT April/May Artists of the Month! 🎉

Check out these hardworking and dedicated students who were nominated by their teachers for their exceptional commitment to their craft. Representing Photography, Guitar, Choir, Art/Graphic Design, and Piano, each student continues to show up, work hard, and go above and beyond in their discipline.
Your dedication, creativity, and passion do not go unnoticed.

💙 Way to go, Gladiators! You make us proud! 💙

Happy National ASL Interpreters Appreciation Day!

Today we celebrate Myra Rodriguez-Berrones, our ASL interpreter. Her compassion, patience, advocacy, and dedication help our students feel seen, supported, and understood. She goes above and beyond each day, and we are grateful for the meaningful difference she makes in our VMT community.

Thank you for all that you do!

VMT is not just a school. It is a one of a kind community where artists, innovators, and scholars come together to create something special. It takes a truly remarkable leader to guide the unique rhythm of our campus, and we are so lucky to have Mr. Angel Ramos at the helm.

This National Principal’s Week, we are celebrating his unwavering vision and the genuine care he puts into every single decision. Leading the Vidal M. Treviño Magnet School requires a perfect balance of academic excellence and creative encouragement. Mr. Ramos leads with purpose and ensures that every student has the tools to thrive and make a meaningful difference in the world.

We do not just celebrate him on May 1st. We are grateful for his leadership and his dedication to our success every single day. Thank you, Mr. Ramos, for being the driving force behind our school! 🎭🎨📚

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.

🎭 VMT Drama presents Candid by Michael Scanlan, directed by Christine Vasquez!
Come support our talented VMT students as they bring this story to life on stage in the VMT Auditorium. Performances will be held May 8–10, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets are only $5. Don’t miss this exciting production at VMT, 2102 E. Lyon St.!

VMT students and Nixon High School students had the opportunity to attend the Webb County Commissioners Court meeting held this morning at Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts.

Students witnessed county government in action and learned more about the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed county officials.

Thank you to Webb County for providing this valuable learning opportunity for our students.

Congratulations to Madelyn Marchan for receiving a Gold Seal Medal for her artwork, If One Remembers to Turn on the Light, today at the 2026 Visual Arts Scholastic Event in San Marcos, Texas.

Today, history was made for Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts. The Gold Seal is the highest honor awarded in visual arts at the state level in Texas, recognizing exemplary student achievement and a standard of excellence through the Texas Art Education Association Visual Art Scholastic Event.

During the 2026 VASE season, 32,456 artworks were judged statewide, with 2,154 advancing to State VASE. Of those state-qualifying works, approximately 151 received the prestigious Gold Seal recognition.

Madelyn’s achievement places her among the top visual art students in the state. Congratulations to Madelyn and her teacher, Mrs. Clarissa Visarra, for continuing to Define the Standard through excellence in the visual arts.

History made today at VMT! Congratulations to Madelyn Marchan for receiving a Gold Seal Medal for her artwork, If One Remembers to Turn on the Light, at the 2026 Visual Arts Scholastic Event in San Marcos, Texas!

Congratulations to Yareni Sandate, winner of the LISD Earth Day Poster Challenge. Her inspiring artwork helped bring awareness to the importance of caring for our environment and loving our planet. We are proud of the way she represented VMT. Special thanks to instructor Mrs. Berrios for encouraging student creativity.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ms. Imelda Vasquez, our school secretary, and Ms. Laura Garza, our bookkeeper. Your consistency, care, and attention to detail keep our campus running smoothly. We appreciate all that you do for VMT each and every day.

✨ VMT Celebrates Our 2025–2026 Award Nominees ✨

Congratulations to the outstanding members of our VMT team recognized as this year’s award nominees. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to supporting our students and school community do not go unnoticed.

🏆 Teacher of the Year – Clarissa Visarra
🔔 School Bell Award Nominee – Joanne Valdez
🖥️ Clerical-Operational Para-Professional of the Year – Benny Mendiola
🙌 Instructional Support Para-Professional of the Year – Barty Garcia

Thank you for the work you do each day to make VMT a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed. We are proud to celebrate you and the positive impact you make across our campus, as you continue defining the standard at VMT. ✨

Mrs. Joanne Valdez was selected as the School Bell Award Nominee for VMT. Mrs. Valdez promotes real-world experiences for her students by providing meaningful opportunities to engage with both the school and local community, including having them cover campus events and performances. Her students also participate in competitions such as Birds of the Brush, L.I.F.E., and the Congressional Art Competition. In addition, she played a key role in bringing VMT students to the Visual Art Scholastic Event for the first time and helped organize a collaboration with the Laredo Cultural District for our students’ first art show with Caminarte. Mrs. Valdez also serves on the Digital Learning and Teaching leadership team. Congratulations, Mrs. Valdez!

✨Congratulations to Mrs. Barty Garcia, VMT’s Instructional Support Para-Professional of the Year! Mrs. Garcia plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and positive environment in our VMT Library, where students feel supported and inspired to learn. Through her dedication, kindness, and commitment to student success, she helps make the library a space where our Gladiators can thrive. We are proud to celebrate her and the impact she makes on our campus each day.👏

✨Congratulations to Mr. Benny Mendiola, VMT’s Clerical-Operational Para-Professional of the Year! Mr. Mendiola wears many hats and is always willing to step in and support wherever needed. As our school registrar, he demonstrates exceptional organization, professionalism, and care in everything he does, ensuring that both students and staff are always supported. His dedication and positive attitude make a lasting impact on our campus. We are truly grateful for all that he does to keep VMT running smoothly.👏

✨Congratulations to Mrs. Clarissa Visarra, our VMT Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Visarra has continuously provided meaningful opportunities for our students to create and share their artwork not only within our school, but throughout the Laredo community. From initiating a collaboration where her students stitched dolls for students at Kawas Elementary, to spearheading VMT’s first participation in VASE, to collaborating with the Laredo Cultural District for our first student art show with Caminarte, these are just a few of the many impactful initiatives she has led. Today, we celebrate her dedication and the lasting impact she makes on her students.👏