Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with joyful moments and wonderful time spent with family.
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We are proud to share that the students in Mrs. Madriaga's junior classes have generously donated canned food to Sacred Heart Orphanage and Casa de Misericordia. Their kindness and commitment to helping others exemplify the spirit of giving and compassion in our school community. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful effort! #PhoenixPride
The news is out! Congratulations, Mr. Guzman, Robotic Sponsor, and #12305 Ro-Baddies Robotics Team for being ranked #22 of the FTC Top 25 | November Into the Deep. We are very proud of this achievement. #PhoenixProud.
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LISD will observe Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 25 to Friday, November 29, 2025. We hope you enjoy this time to rest and connect with your family. Please take this opportunity to recharge for the busy weeks ahead.
STAAR Testing Dates
The STAAR testing will take place on December 4, 10, and 11. Students, please remember to review your materials and seek extra help if needed. Please see the flyer for more information.
TAMIU Classes
TAMIU classes will be held on Monday, November 25, and Tuesday, November 26, for students in grades 10, 11, and 12. For details on transportation, please refer to the Transportation Flyer for Bus Routes.
Final Examination Period
The TAMIU final examination period is scheduled from Wednesday, December 4, to Tuesday, December 10. Make sure to check your test schedule and prepare accordingly.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Break. And all students, the best of luck during these exam periods! Stay focused, and let’s finish strong!
Recruitment at Memorial Middle School. Congratulations to Sergio Velasquez for winning the GECHS/TAMIU goody bag.
Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School freshman Joel Chavana for being named LISD November Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other October Student of the Month recipients please click on the SOTM banner on LISD's website.
LISD to observe Thanksgiving Holiday from Nov. 25-29, 2024.
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no classes for 9th grade students on Nov. 25-29, 2024.
TAMIU will have classes on Monday, Nov. 25, and Tuesday, Nov. 26, for grades 10, 11, and 12. Please see the transportation schedule.
No TAMIU class on Nov. 27-29, 2024. Classes resume regular schedule for everyone on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.
Recruitment at Cigarroa Middle School: Congratulations to Myah Arce, who won a bag filled with GECHS and TAMIU goodies.
Congratulations to Rose Mary Rubi Mathews! She was recognized as US Boarder Patrol November Youth of the Month. #PhoenixPride
GECHS Recruitment at Christen Middle School. 8th grade student keysi Mancha won a raffle with GECHS and TAMIU goodies!
Application now open for 2025-2026 incoming 9th graders: Please scan QR code for application or visit our school website: https://earlycollege.elisd.org/o/hjgechs. Application will close on December 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM.
Join us for the Open House Recruitment event on Saturday, November 16, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and prospective Phoenix students to engage with our dedicated faculty, staff, and current students. Attendees will also have the chance to tour the school and explore what we offer. We look forward to welcoming you!
Note: Due to ongoing construction, the only access point to TAMIU is through the traffic light, which is the main entrance. Please see flyer.
Friendly reminder: Join us for LISD’s Specialty Schools Open House! Come meet our incredible teachers, explore exciting programs, and see how our specialty schools can open doors for your student’s future! Don’t miss this chance to learn about the unique opportunities LISD has to offer.
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We warmly invite all parents and prospective students to our Open House on November 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. This event presents a fantastic opportunity for families to explore our school and engage with administration, counselors, faculty, staff, and current students to gain insights into our programs.
Experience our learning environment firsthand and have all your questions addressed by our dedicated team. We are excited to welcome you and share what makes our school a special place for learning!
Congratulations to Rose Mary Rubi Mathews for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for November. #PhoenixPride
We were honored to host a Veterans Day Recognition at GECHS, paying tribute to veterans from our school, district, and the broader community. Our students Rose Mary Rubi Matthews and Aaron Baxter spoke, while Natalia Loera gave a beautiful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner. To show our support, students and staff dressed in red, white, and blue. Our keynote speaker, Sergeant Guadalupe Alvarez, inspired all with his message. Veterans were presented with a special Veterans pin, certificate, and a goodie bag containing heartfelt messages of gratitude from our students. GECHS students also donated additional goodie bags filled with tea, coffee, and hot chocolate, along with Warm Messages of Gratitude, to the Webb County Veterans Coalition.
A Bilingual Reclassification Ceremony was held today, Nov. 5, 2024, to recognize students who met the criteria to exit the bilingual program. Congratulations to all. #PhoenixPride
Laredo ISD will maintain its regular class schedule tomorrow, November 5.
Congratulations to TAFE members that participated in the TAFE AREA 1 competition. Four out of Five are STATE BOUND:
State Qualifiers:
Sara Contreras
Yvana Guzman
Marely Ramos
Albert Vargas
Teacher Leader: Ms. E. Maldonado
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