Hello S. Perez ECHS Parents, Guardians and Students! STAAR Testing will continue next week December 12, 13 and 14. Please review the attached STAAR Testing Schedule. 🌟💻💙
🚨All students who are testing must bring their charged laptops and chargers to school for testing. 💻
Congratulations to our S. Perez ECHS Leading with Heart Award nominees. Ms. Martha Sierra (ECHS counselor) and Ms. Perla Rodriguez (ECHS administrative assistant) are constantly building trusting relationships with our students. They Lead with Heart daily, congratulations!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022 - STUDENT EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE
· 1:30 PM Elementary School Students
· 1:45 PM Middle School Students
· 2:15 PM High School Students
This schedule includes all LISD Early College, Magnet School, and Valdez High School students.
We would like to congratulate our S. Perez ECHS and CHS senior, Mariana Vega, for being selected the Border Patrol December Youth of the Month. We are very proud of all her accomplishments!
Good morning S. Perez ECHS Parents and Guardians! You are invited to join us for a "Virtual Parent Technology Training & Meeting" scheduled for Wednesday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/rpi-yboa-nxt
Hello students! The Bilingual Education department has a new initiative to recognize our outstanding bilingual students! Teachers and staff will have the opportunity to nominate exemplary bilingual education students for the Bilingual Education Scholar Award! If you'd like to make a nomination, please complete the Google form below. https://forms.gle/mmZeEb5v4SSh2FGS7 The deadline to enter your nomination is Friday, December 9, 2022 by 5:00PM. Please see the criteria listed on the flyer.
Hello S. Perez ECHS Parents, Guardians and Students! STAAR Testing starts this week! Please review the attached STAAR Testing Schedule. Students please make sure to bring your charged laptops and chargers to school for testing. 🌟💻💙
Parents and Guardians, you are invited to participate in the Parent Academy of Learning virtual session by Mr. Carlos Rene Ramirez. The virtual session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/tny-augm-gdq
S. Perez ECHS Parents and Guardians, please join us for our next "Progress Report Day" scheduled for Wednesday, November 30th at Cigarroa High School from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Sabas Perez Early College High School has 8 newly certified CSWA Solid Works students! Congratulations to Engineering Design teacher, Mr. Arturo Ramirez for his dedication to the success of his students. We are TORO Proud! 💙⚙
It was great to see our students learn more about different universities and colleges. Thank you to our counselors Ms. Llano, Ms. Sierra, and Ms. Perez.
Laredo University Night was a great experience for our students. Thank you to all who attended.
Congratulations to S. Perez ECHS and CHS senior Juan Lara on being named the November Border Patrol Youth of the Month. We are very proud of you and all your accomplishments.
S. Perez ECHS Family, you are cordially invited to participate in the "CHS Open House" event Celebrating Public Education scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Report cards will be distributed. See flyer for details. 😊
Happy Veteran's Day
📌S. Perez ECHS Family, here is the November 2022 - Cigarroa High School event calendar so you can be informed of upcoming events! 📅
Congratulations to S. Perez ECHS/CHS senior, Juan Lara, for being named U.S. Border Patrol Youth of the Month for November. We are very proud of you.
Nixon vs Martin tickets – limited number of tickets available. GoFan Online ticket purchase is recommended to facilitate entrance and guarantee a ticket.
Game is scheduled for Saturday November 5, 2022 – kickoff is at 7pm
Girls in STEAM! The Sabas Perez ECHS and CHS students participated in their 1st STEAM Club Meeting where they engaged in learning through a Halloween Engineering STEAM Challenge activity.🎃🦴👻 🦴🎃
LISD Specialty Schools open application process
Students interested in attending any of Laredo Independent School District’s early college academies/high schools, magnet campus, and specialty schools can now apply for admission for the 2023-2024 school year. Applications must be completed online and returned before Friday, December 2.
To initiate the application process, students can apply by scanning the QR code located on the LISD website at www.laredoisd.org
LISD will be hosting its annual Specialty Schools Open House at each campus for eighth grade students and their parents on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The six specialty schools will open their doors to the community and invite eighth grade students to tour the campus and apply for admission for the 2023-2024 school year. The event is aimed at recruiting students who may be interested in attending any of LISD’s early college academies/high schools, magnet campus, and specialty schools.
The five early college high schools and magnet school include the Business, Industry, and Public Services Early College Academy at Nixon High School, Sabas Perez STEM Early College High School at Cigarroa High School, Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Health Science Early College High School at Martin High School, Hector J. Garcia Early College High School located at Texas A&M International University, Pathways to Technology Early College High School at Cigarroa High School, and the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts Magnet School.
Students, counselors, and administrators from the specialty schools will be on hand to share their experiences and to answer any questions concerning the admissions and application process with prospective incoming freshman. Each program is unique and will provide students with the skills and experience essential to their career path.
“LISD wants to provide students every opportunity to gain the skills needed for today’s workforce and to pursue a higher education in the field of their choice,” said Cindy Dominguez, LISD College, Career and Military Readiness Coordinator. “The recruitment events will give our middle school students and their parents the opportunity to consider their academic futures.”
The Business, Industry, and Public Services Early College Academy located at Nixon High School offers students the opportunity to earn up to 60 college hours and/or an associates degree with a concentration in Law Enforcement, Education, Cosmetology, Welding, Accounting, Distribution and Logistics, and Auto Collision Repair from Laredo College.
Students looking for a career in Science and Math field can attend the Sabas Perez STEM Early College High School at Cigarroa High School. The STEM Early College High School allows students to prepare for careers in the field of engineering design, robotics, mobile application design, animation, game design, and cybersecurity and computer science. Students gain practical experience in engineering practices and design using 3-D printers to create working models of their designs. Students will earn their high school diplomas while earning up to 60 college hours and/or an associates degree from Laredo College.
For those students wanting a career in the medical field, the Dr. Dennis D. Cantu Early College High School at Martin High School provides an opportunity to explore careers and gain hands-on experience in nursing, emergency medical technician, and dental assistance. Students graduate with up to 60 hours of college credit, an associates degree from Laredo College and certification programs allowing them to work either full-time or part-time while they are pursuing advanced degrees and certifications in the medical field.
The Hector J. Garcia Early College High School allows students to finish high school and their first two years of college simultaneously while accumulating college hours at Texas A & M International University. Many GECHS graduates finish high school with more than 60 hours of university credit. Students choose a college major and begin taking required coursework towards completing their degree while fulfilling high school graduation requirements with tuition and books provided by LISD. The GECHS was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2017. U.S. News and World Report also ranks it among the nation’s top high schools.
The Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa Pathway-to-Technology Early College High School prepares students for the workforce with a hand-on approach in Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing, Welding, Electrical, and Architecture with an emphasis on Auto Cad. Students have an opportunity to acquire an associate degree with up to 60 college hours or technical industry certificate from Laredo College, which will prepare them for the construction industry of the 21st century.
Students interested in the Arts can apply to the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. VMT provides students an opportunity for comprehensive course study in communications and fine arts with an emphasis on creative development and artistic performance in communications, dance, music, theater arts, and visual arts. The school also provides a rigorous academic instructional program that complements and supports all visual and performing arts. Students can earn up to 21 college hours from Laredo College. The Texas Cultural Trust named the Trevino Magnet School as the recipient of the Texas Medal of Arts in 2018.
LISD provides transportation for students to all Specialty Schools.
For more information, please contact LISD College, Career and Military Readiness Coordinators, Cindy Dominguez at 956-273-1864 or Mayra Garcia at 956-273-1863.
