Parents, we invite you to join us virtually for our GECHS Annual Title I Meeting.
You may join any of the following sessions.
Session #1: Monday, September 11 at 5:45 PM
Session #2: Wednesday, September 13 at 9:00 AM
Google Meet joining info
link: https://meet.google.com/vog-pvck-jww
Or dial: (US) +1 216-755-4663 PIN: 840 773 192#
For more information Contact Mrs. Karen Castro at (956) 273-7712
GECHS students making an impact in the community by donating blood. #PhoenixPride
The University of the Incarnate Word, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley visited GECHS. College recruiters shared their knowledge on their perspective university’s application process and deadlines. Students were provided with scholarship opportunities and information on the various majors offered. After presentations, students visited with the recruiters on a one-to-one basis.
GECHS Sept. Calendar
Laredo Independent School District proclaimed September as Attendance Awareness Month during a ceremony on Monday morning. The proclamation was conducted in the foyer of the LISD Performing Arts Complex Auditorium.
Students, campus principals, assistant principals, attendance officers, and administrators filled the foyer in support of daily student attendance.
LISD Board of Trustees Vice President Rick Garza and Superintendent Dr. Sylvia G. Rios took turns reading the proclamation.
Lt. Richard Hanson from the United States Military Academy at West Point visited Garcia Early College High School. He shared his personal story and experiences from West Point and provided information about the application process.
Please note that all of our schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day Holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5th.
TAMIU will have classes on Monday, Sept. 4, for grades 10, 11, & 12. Please see Transportation Schedule.
Progress Reports are available on Skyward today, Wednesday, Aug. 30. Please see flyer for instructions on how to access your child’s report.
LISD will resume classes
Upon completion of appropriate law enforcement agency facility checks, Laredo ISD will resume classes tomorrow, August 29, 2023.
LISD reanuadaran clases
Una vez completadas las verificaciones apropiadas de las instalaciones de las agencias policiales, Laredo ISD reanudará las clases mañana, 29 de agosto de 2023.
LISD and UISD are releasing students early today, Monday, August 28.
Out of an abundance of caution in response to a general safety threat made to schools in the South Texas area, Laredo ISD and United ISD will be releasing students early today, Monday, August 28th as follows:
1. High schools at 12:30 PM
2. Middle schools at 1:00PM
3. Elementary schools at 1:30 PM
Any threat received is taken seriously, therefore, local and federal law enforcement agencies as well as school district administration believe this early release is a precaution to ensuring the safety of students and staff.
Immediate investigation by local and federal law enforcement officials continues.
Plans are to resume classes tomorrow, August 29, 2023, upon completion of appropriate law enforcement agency facility checks.
Blood Drive for this year at GECHS will be on Thursday, September 7 from 8:30 - 1:30. The van will be at the back of the school. Please sign up by scanning the QR Code. If you are 16 yrs. old, please pick up a consent form at the Nurse's office.
We are starting our Phoenix FanCloth Fundraiser today. If you would like to purchase Phoenix apparel just click the link below! All merchandise purchase will be shipped to your home. Deadline to order is September 11. #PhoenixPride #MaroonMadness
https://fancloth.shop/EPJGT
Thank you, Dr. Stephanie Colon and Dr. David Torres, for coming out to GECHS and speaking to our seniors "What is Chiropractic" and how to become one. #PhoenixPride #wellness #ChiropracticCare
Congratulations to Kelsey Castro who was named KGNS-TV/PEG Energy Scholarship winner for August. She will receive a scholarship for $500 to the university that she will be attending. #PhoenixPride
Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School student Kelsey Castro who has been named the KGNS-TV/PEG Energy Scholarship Award winner for the month of August. Kelsey was surprised during a class presentation in the school’s cafeteria. She will receive a scholarship for $500 to the school she will be attending.
ATTENTION! LISD releasing students at all campuses due to Tropical Storm Harold
After assessing current weather conditions and participating in discussions with City of Laredo Emergency Management Team (EMT) and UISD, the Laredo Independent School District is releasing students at all LISD campuses today, Tuesday, August 22.
LISD high schools will release students at 11:00 a.m. LISD middle schools will release student at 11:30 a.m., while elementary school students will be released at 12:00 p.m.
Parents are asked to please pick up their children as soon as possible.
LISD Transportation Department has already sent buses for those students who rely on bus transportation.
Classes at LISD will resume on Wednesday, August 23, at their regularly scheduled time.
LISD will continue monitoring the weather situation and notify the public of any other changes in our schedules via the district’s social media and the local media.
For more information, please contact your school district at LISD Office of Communications at (956) 273-1730 or the UISD Office of Communications at (956)473-6244.
Please join us this Wednesday, Aug. 23 for Meet the Teacher Day from 8:30 AM - 5:45 PM.
GECHS would like to thank the Retired Volunteer Educators for Voter Registration for coming to our campus and helping our seniors to register to vote. #PhoenixPride #voterregistration
Let's show our school spirit by wearing maroon every Monday! #MaroonMonday #PhoenixPride
Join us in welcoming our new staff members to the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School Family. #PhoenixPride
Mrs. Anna Marie Mastee, Assistant Principal
Mr. Raul Pena, Secretary
Mrs. Angelica Guajardo, Student Program Specialist
Mr. Victor Canales, Math Teacher
Ms. Gabriela Herrera, Communities in School Coordinator
