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.
Congratulations to our S. Perez ECHS students: senior Annette Vega for her wins in golf; junior, Aylin Garza, for her 2nd place win in cross country; freshman, Bianca Camarillo for her recent scholar award; and senior Juan Lara for representing CHS/SPECA in the PAC ceremony.
S. Perez ECHS students participated in the CHS Homecoming festivities throughout the week. Congratulations to the homecoming court!
Our S. Perez Early College HS and Cigarroa HS counselors celebrated Unity Day throughout the campus by engaging students in various activities to promote kindness.
National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties – to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week. LAREDO ISD celebrates and are THANKFUL to our School Bus Operation!
9th and 10th grade parents, please make plans to join our “Parent Meeting” today, October 18th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. @ the CHS Library. 🧬🔬🧫🧪🥼
🌟Parents and Families, please make plans to join us in person for the "CHS Report Card Night" scheduled for Wednesday, October 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
S. Perez ECHS and CHS students, let's wear and share orange on Wednesday, October 19th to Prevent Bullying! 🧡😊 We are United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion. 🧡😊
Attention all 9th and 10th grade S. Perez ECHS parents/guardians, we will be having a parent meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 4:30-6:00 pm at the CHS Library. Refreshments and door prizes will be given, join us!
S. Perez ECHS and CHS students participated in a fun filled event at the CHS library for Family Reading Night. S. Perez ECHS gave students the opportunity to apply their STEM skills by building/testing airplanes, boats, and rocket ships.
S. Perez ECHS and CHS students participated in a fun filled event at the CHS library for Family Reading Night. S. Perez ECHS gave students the opportunity to apply their STEM skills by building/testing airplanes, boats, and rocket ships.
Reading is Sweet! Please join us for the Sweetest Reading Day of the Year- Secondary Family Reading Night event scheduled for TODAY Thursday, October 13th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the CHS Library. We will be having reading games, prizes and more!📖🍭🍫🍬
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.
Attention Class of 2023 Parents:
You’re invited to participate in a “Senior Parent Orientation” scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Topics to be discussed include graduation requirements,the college application process, scholarships, McKinney Vento, and more! 🎓🎓🎓
Our S. Perez ECHS/CHS students participated in the Superintendent's Student Advisory board activity and meeting. The student representatives read a story to young children at Zachry Elementary and Daiches Elementary.
We had a productive meeting with our S. Perez ECHS 11th grade student cohort. Students familiarized themselves with attendance expectations, TSIA tutorials, LC requirements, and counseling presentations.
We held a 10th Grade S. Perez ECHS cohort meeting last week to ensure our students are ready academically, socially, and emotionally. Dr. Lopez, Ms. Sierra, and Ms. Garza presented on a series of topics.
