Congratulations to the Nixon High School Tennis Team for achieving a district record of 4-1 this Fall season. They are the second-place team in 30-5A and will be in the state playoffs!
Congratulations Ya-aqob Lozano on being named KGNS/Telemundo Player of the Week!
The Martin High School Football Players visited Macdonell Elementary School and read to students! Thank you Coach Charles, Coach Duron, and the MHS Football players for leading the way!
The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new LISD Administration Building now located at 2400 San Bernardo. Additionally, LISD announced the relocation of the Amber Yeary Board Room to its new building. Approximately 200 people in attendance, which included elected officials and former district board members, also celebrated the dedication of the Dr. A. Marcus Nelson Conference Center.
LISD continues to work hand in hand with our Laredo Police Department and City law enforcement agencies to protect all of our students, staff and schools. We encourage the reporting of any potential danger and will act swiftly to prosecute any offenders to the full extent of the law. Working together we can deter any threats to the safety of our LISD teaching and learning community. “See something, hear something, say something.”
Happy Custodial Day! Thank you for all your hard work.
Garcia Early College High School will have a Financial Aid Drive on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Please see flyer for more information and required documents to complete the application.
Secondary campuses will host their Family Reading Night on Thursday, October 13th. See attached flyer for more information!
Students currently enrolled in K-12th may be referred for the Gifted and Talented Program!
Referral forms can be obtained from your child's school counselor or downloaded from the LISD GT website.
Referral Deadline: Friday, October 14th.
It's first Friday!
LISD Librarians and Media Department attended the The Texas Computer Educator Association (TCEA) Area 1 Educational Technology Conference at Texas A&M International University.
The LISD Instructional Technology Department presented at the 12th Annual TCEA Area 01 Technology Conference at TAMIU.
The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees dedicates the J.W. Nixon High School Honors Wind Ensemble Rehearsal Hall in honor of Mr. Carlos Luna. The entire music community was in attendance this morning to congratulate him, amongst were former colleagues, students, and assistant band directors.
Carlos Luna was named Director of the J.W. Nixon High School Band in 1984, a position he held for almost three decades. Mr. Luna, his students, and staff received an unprecedented 28 consecutive U.I.L. Sweepstakes Awards. Congratulations, Mr. Luna!
LISD Job Posting
Texas Army Recruiters visited Valdez High School. The recruiters presented information to students about joining the army, the process to enroll, qualifications, different careers within the army, benefits, areas where they can be stationed and much more.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! The Laredo Public Library made a special visit to Macdonell Elementary and encouraged the hawks to sign up for their own library card. After all, a library card is a ticket to a million different places! 📚
In recognition of International Week of the Deaf, the Laredo ISD Athletic Department recognized six Cigarroa High School students during the CHS Toros vs San Antonio Southwest Legacy Titans football pregame, welcoming them as guests of honor. During the week, CHS and Daiches Elementary School students raised awareness by having informational lessons about deafness and hard of hearing, teaming up and wearing their favorite sports and band t-shirt, and having a sign language class where students could have a conversation with one another only using their hands.
Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School is the only high school in Laredo providing services for Deaf Students. CHS, Cigarroa Middle School, Daiches Elementary School, and LISD are home to the Regional Day School Program of the Deaf also known as the (RDSPD Program).
LISD is responsible for providing services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from United ISD, Webb Consolidated ISD, Jim Hogg County ISD, and Zapata County ISD. As a whole, the district serves approximately 105 students in several different settings.
Dovalina Elementary School Cheerleaders took part in the Webb County Sheriff’s Department Bear Drive. #LISDleadingtheway
Secondary campuses will host their Family Reading Night on Thursday, October 13th. See attached flyer for more information!
LISD is leading with HEART!❤️ On game days, Nixon and Martin High School football players took the initiative to visit one elementary school to welcome students to school. Way to go!
