Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School

Congratulations to our Toro Teachers and Para-Professional of the Month! These exceptional individuals have been recognized for their dedication and contributions to our CHS students and campus community. A special shout-out goes to Mr. Jose Barrera for receiving the "Take the Bull by the Horns Award!" 🐂🎉🏅 🎉 March Teachers of the Month 🎉 ⭐️ Ms. Selina Peña (English Department) ⭐️ Ms. Elisa Dominguez (Math Department) ⭐️ Mr. Arturo Garcia (Science Department) ⭐️ Mr. Juan Esparza (Social Studies Department) ⭐️Ms. Esmeralda Uresti (Special Education Department) ⭐️ Sgt. Gilberto Gonzalez (Electives Department) ⭐️ Ms. Diana Cantu (CTE Department) ⭐️ Ms. Maricela Arzola Paraprofessional of the Month 🎉We also congratulate our outstanding educators and administrator nominees who will represent Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School at the District and City of Laredo Awards:🎉 ⭐️Ms. Rosamaria Barrera, Golden Apple Award Nominee ⭐️ Ms. Yvonne Perez, Laredo Chamber of Commerce School Bell Award Nominee ⭐️ Dr. Rocio Lopez, LISD Professional of the Year Nominee ⭐️Ms. Irma Lopez, LISD Teacher of the Year Nominee ⭐️ Ms. Anna Nañez, LISD Clerical Paraprofessional of the Year Nominee ⭐️ Mr. Rolando Arriaga, Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year Nominee #SomosToros 💙🐂🤙🎉 📚 This celebration was hosted at the CHS Library. 📚🎉

Congratulations 🎉 to our talented artist and exceptional student, Minerva Rivera, for being awarded Best Art at the 15th Annual Rio Research Roundup! 🎨🖼️ She competed against high schools from Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. We are extremely proud of her achievements, vision, and passion for both science and art. 👏We would also like to give a shout-out to Minerva's science teacher, Mr. Arturo Garcia, for his guidance and support! #SomosToros💙🐂

Hello, Toro Family! Let’s celebrate National Library Week from March 31 to April 4! See the attached "National Library Week Activities" flyer. Additionally, let’s take a moment to appreciate our wonderful CHS Librarian, Ms. Sosa, and Library Assistant, Ms. Sanchez, for their dedication to promoting reading and bringing books to life at Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School! 📚🤩🎪

A huge shoutout to our Cigarroa HS Campus Parent Advisory Committee! 🙌 Thank you for your dedication and collaboration during our Annual Spring Consultation C-PAC meeting. Your input in sharing ideas and helping review and revise our campus Policy and Compact is invaluable. We truly appreciate your service—you're making a difference! 💙

Best wishes to our Toro Orchestra on their upcoming UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest! 🎶🎼🐂

A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and guardians who joined us for this month’s Parent Session, sponsored by the Toro Team Liaisons! It was a truly meaningful experience as we reflected on the powerful journey of our scholars as they graduate at every level. 🎓 A special shoutout to Mr. Carlos Rene Ramirez for delivering an inspiring presentation—Mil Gracias! Our attendees also enjoyed delicious treats prepared by our talented CHS Culinary Arts students.🙌🎉 We’d also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Jaime and Didi Landa from ATEX Services for their generous support in making this session a success!💙 Together, we create a strong, supportive community for our students. See you at the next session!

It's today! Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on communication and collaboration with all stakeholders! *Q&A to follow session* NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced -- ¡Es hoy! Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y habla sobre el plan estratégico de LISD sobre comunicación y colaboración con toda la Comunidad! Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session. NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.

🚨 TORO Family, You’re Invited! ☕🎉 Join us for "Coffeehouse Wednesday" on April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at the Student Center, Room 114! 🏫✨ Hosted by Texas A&M International University—Office of Career Services, this special event will feature Mr. Armando Molina—our proud Principal of Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School—as the guest speaker! 🎤 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an inspiring leader, connect with fellow TOROs, and enjoy some great coffee! ☕🔥 Check out the flyer for more details. Tag your friends and spread the word! 📢👥 #TOROFamily #CoffeehouseWednesday #TAMIU #Leadership #Networking

🎉 Congratulations to our Techy Toro Teacher Leaders and our amazing Librarian for winning a $25 Target Gift Card and a special Goody Bag! 🏆👏 Your dedication and hard work make a difference every day—thank you for Leading the Way with Instructional Technology! 💻💡📚 ✨Congratulations to: ⭐️Mr. Michel Ochoa ⭐️Ms. Patricia Sosa ⭐️Mr. Juan Ramirez ⭐️Mr. Arturo Ramirez Coronado #TechyToro #TeacherAppreciation #WellDeserved

Congratulations to our Cigarroa High School student, Jedidiah Fipps for earning 3rd place at the District 35-A competition in Roma, TX, and advancing to the regional competition in Spelling and Vocabulary! Jedidiah, you make us TORO Proud! 👏🐂🎉

A huge thank you to our amazing students, teachers, and staff for making a life-saving impact at the CHS Blood Drive! Your generosity can save up to three lives—every drop truly counts! #SomosToros💙🐂🩸💉

🎉 A huge #SomosToros shout-out to Dr. Cordova and the CHS English Department for being the FIRST to achieve 100% completion of their Technology Professional Development hours! 🙌👏 💡 Your dedication to innovation and teamwork is truly inspiring! 📚🍎 No matter how you slice it, our TEACHERS are simply AMAZING! Thank you for Leading the Way in Instructional Technology! 🚀📱 #ThankATeacher #TechSavvy #CHSExcellence

Reminder! Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on communication and collaboration with all stakeholders! *Q&A to follow session* NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced -- Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y habla sobre el plan estratégico de LISD sobre comunicación y colaboración con toda la Comunidad! Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session. NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.

Huge thanks to our CIS students and Ms. Parra for promoting International Happiness Day on campus! Your enthusiasm and support on Thursday morning and during both lunches made a world of difference in spreading joy. Remember: Happiness isn't about how much we have, but how much we enjoy! #InternationalDayOfHappiness #AllInForKids #CommunitiesInSchools #CISLaredo#SomosToros😁💙🐂

Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on communication and collaboration with all stakeholders! *Q&A to follow session* NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced -- Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y habla sobre el plan estratégico de LISD sobre comunicación y colaboración con toda la comunidad! Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session. NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.

SAVE LIVES AND GET REWARDED! Join us at our CHS Library Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 26, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to make a difference in your community. As a thank-you, you'll receive an e-gift card for your life-saving donation. Every drop counts—your donation can help save up to three lives. Give the gift of life and enjoy a little gift for yourself too! Please see the attached flyer for details.

🎓 Attention Parents and Guardians! 🎓 You are invited to a Parent Session for the Class of 2025! 🎉✨ 📢 Topic: Graduation "Right to Left" 🎤 Guest Speaker: Mr. Carlos Rene Ramirez 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 26 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM 📍 Location: Cigarroa High School Gym 🎁 Door prizes and community service hours will be awarded! Join us to gain valuable insights and support our seniors on their journey to graduation. We look forward to seeing you there! 🎓👏 #ClassOf2025 #GraduationReady #ParentSupport

📢 Attention Parents! 📢 Join us in person for Open House Report Card Day on Tuesday, March 25, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM! 🎉 This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers, discuss your child’s progress, and celebrate their achievements. Don’t miss out—your involvement makes a difference! 📍 Mark your calendars & spread the word! See you there! 👏✨

Mark your calendars! 📅 Join us on Monday, March 24th for an exciting fundraiser in support of our incredibly talented XTREME Robotics students! 🤖✨ Your support helps fuel their innovation and success. Don’t miss it!

Huge shoutout to our amazing Teachers and Administrators for Leading the Way with Technology! 🚀👏 Thank you for participating in our Techy Thursday Professional Development session to explore AI tools that empower educators and enhance learning! 💡📚 #EdTech #AIforEducation #TechyThursday