Happy National Custodians Appreciation Day
GECHS faculty, staff, and students wore yellow/gold and held a tree-planting ceremony in loving memory of our Mighty Phoenix Camila Menchaca.
We would like to thank Ms. Hernandez, her Student Council for donating the tree, and Mrs. Mendive for organizing this event.
Secondary Family Reading Night, Oct. 12, 2023. Please see flyer for more information.
Progress Reports are available on Skyward today, Wednesday, Sept. 27. Please see flyer for instructions on how to access your child’s report.
Anahi Estrada was recognized as the September Youth of the Month by the United States Border Patrol. Her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Estrada, and brother Pablo, accompanied her for this recognition. #PhoenixPride
Mrs. Taboada, Principal
Ms. Alaniz, Counselor
Ms. Maldonado, Teacher
Garcia Early college hosted the first Superintendent Advisory Council Meeting of the year. GECHS students enjoyed interacting with Cigarroa, Nixon, and Martin high school students. GECHS students then went to Gallegos Elementary and read to students. #LISD/PhoenixPride
Happy IT Professionals Day to Mr. J. Benavides, Ms. E. Maldonado, and Mr. C. Vasquez! Thank you for your endless support with technology and beyond. Our staff and students appreciate all you do! #PhoenixPride
Happy Coordinator Appreciation Week to our CIS Site Coordinator Ms. G. Herrera. Thank you for all the work you do every day for our students! #PhoenixPride
Due to Staff Development, there are no classes for 9th grade students on Friday, Sept. 22. Classes resume regular schedule on Monday, Sept. 25.
TAMIU will have classes this Friday, Sept. 22, for grades 10, 11, and 12. Please see Transportation Schedule.
Congratulations to Hector J. Garcia ECHS for being named the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School for attaining exemplary achievement. Garcia ECHS has received this honor for the second time. Thank you faculty, staff, and students, for all your hard work and dedication. And to the parents for your continuous support. We are Phoenix Proud!
Congratulations to Hector J. Garcia ECHS for being named the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School for attaining exemplary achievement. Garcia ECHS has received this honor for the second time. Thank you faculty, staff, and students, for all your hard work and dedication. And to the parents for your continuous support. We are Phoenix Proud!
Don't forget to join us for for sips, sweets, and jewels! It's a Kendra Scott Gives Back Party Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 7603 San Dario Ave. 20% of proceeds benefit LISD students through the "Coat Them With Love" Project. Shop in store at Kendra Scott and mention LISD or online at kendrascott.com with a special code: GIVEBACK-ETDGP
The Gifted and Talented referral window is now open! Students currently enrolled in K-12th may be referred for the GT Program by parents, teachers, counselors, community members, peers, or themselves. *See flyer for more information.*
Tomorrow: Saturday, September 16, 2023. Join us for our Parent and Family Education Workshop & Community Resource Fair: CELEBRATING OUR FAMILIES AND OUR CULTURE with Guest Speaker ~ Mrs. Patricia Valenzuela.
GECHS held Flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the morning. #health #flu #PhoenixStrong
Ms. McCann, the ENGL 1301 instructor from TAMIU, answers GECHS junior students' questions about course requirements and essay projects. #PhoenixPride
Mrs. S. Villanueva
Congratulations to Anahi Estrada for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for September. #PhoenixPride
Thursday, Sept. 14: Grandparents Day Celebration.
GECHS would like to invite Grandparents for some fun activities with your GECHS grand-kids. We encourage you to wear Mexican Attire. See Flyer for more information.
*Students join us in wearing Mexican attire as we celebrate the grandparents from our campus!*
Congratulations to the following GECHS students who were awarded the National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) and the National Indigenous Award (NIA) by the College Board National Recognition Programs.
Aaron Alvarez: NHRA
Alexis Fuentes: NHRA
Alma Licona: NHRA
Anahi Estrada: NHRA
Christy Sandoval: NHRA
Dulce Valdez: NHRA
Emily Garza: NHRA
Esai Morales: NHRA
Fatima Gonzalez: NHRA
Gaspar Castellanos: NHRA (not pictured
Isabella Hernandez: NHRA
Jacob Benavides: NHRA
Jaden Maldonado: NHRA
Jocelyn Zamora: NHRA
Jose Torres: NHRA
Karmen Manzanares: NHRA
Marcos Benavides: NHRA
Maribel Cabello: NHRA
Mia Cuevas: NHRA
Penelope Cerda: NHRA
Priscilla Morua: NHRA
Richard Deschampe: NHRA, NIA (not pictured)
Viktorya Salas: NHRA (not pictured)
Let's Show Up Together! Laredo Independent School District and Burger King
have partnered for education!
Every month at every campus, students with Perfect Attendance will be entered into a raffle for the selection of that month’s Burger King Queen and King for attendance!
Each King and Queen will be crowned and will receive a Family Pack which includes two Whopper Meals and two Kid’s Meals.
