
Our Cigarroa High School science teachers are Leading the Way by attending the Region One 30th Annual Technology Conference at South Padre Island! 💻📱🚀🧑🚀💙


Attention Seniors!
It’s almost time to walk the stage — but first, don’t forget to turn in your laptop and charger to get cleared for graduation! 💻🎓
All senior devices MUST be returned to the CHS Technology Office by May 21st. ⏰
Lost your laptop or charger? Check the flyer for next steps! 📄👇
Let’s finish strong, Class of 2025!


Congratulations 🎊 to our Cigarroa HS student, Jedidiah Fipps, for being selected as the May Border Patrol Youth of the Month. We are very proud of you!🎉🐂🤙




🚧🔍 Patmo Concrete gave our Cigarroa HS/ P-TECH students an amazing tour of their concrete facility! 🏭👷♂️👷♀️
A big THANK YOU to Patmo Concrete for supporting the next generation of construction professionals! 🙌🛠️📚






SAVE LIVES & GET REWARDED!
Join us at the CHS Library Blood Drive
Friday, May 16 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🩸 Donate blood — save up to 3 lives
🔋 Get a FREE power bank as a thank-you gift!
Every drop counts — be a hero!
See the flyer for more details.


Students in Ms. Anaissa Gonzalez’s Algebra class got creative with a STEAM project!
They built the Sierpinski Triangle while practicing critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. 🔺🧠🤝🎨📏
What a fun and hands-on math experience!
#STEAM #MathInAction



Toro family, here is the May 2025 - Cigarroa High School event calendar to inform you of upcoming events!🗓️🐂


🚀 Our amazing Teachers and Administrators recently participated in a hands-on "STEAM Playground" experience during an engaging professional development session focused on instructional technology!📱💡
They explored cutting-edge tools such as:
🕶️ ClassVR
🧊 MergeCube AR/VR
💻 zSpace
🤖 Coding and Robotics
🖊️ 3Doodler Pens
🛠️ Makerspace Activities
From virtual reality to creative coding, our educators discovered powerful ways to transform their lessons and spark student curiosity! 🔥📚✨


Congratulations to our Toro Teachers and Para-Professional of the Month! These exceptional individuals have been recognized for their dedication and contributions to our CHS students and campus community. A special shout-out goes to Mr. Richard Tellez and Mr. Juan Manuel Castillo for receiving the "Take the Bull by the Horns Award!" 🐂🎉🏅
🎉 April Teachers of the Month 🎉
⭐️ Ms. Samantha Snow (English Department)
⭐️ Mr. Armando Garcia (Math Department)
⭐️ Ms. Deborah Laurel (Science Department)
⭐️ Mr. Raymundo De Hoyos (Social Studies Department)
⭐️Ms. Jacqueline Hill (Special Education Department)
⭐️ Ms. Xiomara Renteria (Electives Department)
⭐️ Mr. Francisco Torres (CTE Department)
⭐️ Ms. Estela Garza Paraprofessional of the Month
🎉We also congratulate our outstanding educators who earned the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA):🎉👏
⭐️Ms. Verenisse Arellano, English and Language Arts Teacher
⭐️ Ms. Denise Perez, English and Language Arts Teacher
⭐️ Ms. Araceli Soto, Special Education Teacher
⭐️Mr. Wilfredo Machado, Math Teacher
⭐️ Mr. Joe Mendoza, Special Education Teacher
#SomosToros 💙🐂🤙🎉
📚 This celebration was hosted at the CHS Library. 📚🎉




🎉 Happy Principals' Day! 🎉
Today, we proudly celebrate Mr. Armando Molina, Principal of Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School – El TORO Grande! 🐃💙🤙
Thank you, Mr. Molina, for leading with passion, purpose, and pride. Your commitment to student success, teacher growth, and a thriving Toro community is inspiring! 📚✨
Because of your leadership, every day is a step forward for Cigarroa High, where excellence is the standard and students are empowered to shine. 🌟
#SomosToros


Shout out to our student, Jedidiah Fipps, and his teachers, Ms. Elaine Ibarra and Ms. Ligia Gutierrez, for representing Cigarroa High School at the HOSA State competition.🎉🐂🤙🎉






Join us for our Cigarroa Orchestra “Reach for the Stars” Spring Concert!
Thursday, May 1st | 5:00 PM
Location: CHS Band Hall
Get ready for an evening filled with beautiful music and stellar performances by our talented students!
Don’t miss this magical night under the stars! See you there!🎶✨🎻⭐️


🎉 Huge congratulations to our incredible students from Cigarroa High School and Sabas Perez ECHS for earning their Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certifications! 🛠️💻
👏 A special shoutout to:
- Gerardo Garcia
- Diego Marines
- William Garcia
- Yandel Carreon
- Caylee Martinez
- Camila Ramirez
- David Hernandez
- Christian Reyes
- Alexis Gomez
Your hard work and dedication have paid off—this is a significant step toward a bright future in engineering and design! 💡🚀
We would also like to extend a special THANK YOU to their teacher, Mr. Arturo Ramirez Coronado, for his outstanding mentorship and commitment to student success. 🙌


CHS students from the Superintendent Student Advisory attended the Falcon Bank Finance Presentation and learned valuable financial skills! 💼📚💡







Attention Seniors! Make sure to attend the Scholarship Night Rehearsal today. See the flyer for details.


Over 500 LISD student-athletes from Cigarroa, Martin and Nixon High Schools, and Cigarroa, Lamar, Memorial, and Christen Middle Schools were honored with a Bronze, Silver or Gold Medal for their perfect attendance, A Honor Roll, and positive attitude. The Triple “A” award is designed to encourage LISD student-athletes in developing strong academic skills, positive behaviors as role models, and the ability to demonstrate a positive attitude.

Looking for a new career opportunity? Join us at the Laredo ISD Job Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the LISD Performing Arts Complex (Dr. Marcus A. Nelson Conference Room, 2400 San Bernardo Ave.)!
We are hiring for a variety of positions, including teacher aides, food service workers, plumbers, HVAC mechanics, bus drivers, bus monitors, and more! Apply now at www.laredoisd.org!
Please note: Clear bag regulation will be in place.


Get ready for some serious action!
Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, April 26 for the Sabas Perez Early College High School “Super Smash Bros” E-Sports Tournament — happening at the Cigarroa HS Montemayor Gym from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM!
🎮💥🏆
17 teams. One champion. Who will rise to the top?
Come out and cheer on your favorite players as they battle it out for glory and bragging rights! Don’t miss the hype!
🔥👏👾
Can’t make it in person? Catch all the action LIVE:
🕘 9AM–12PM & 🕐 1PM–4PM
📺 Watch Here
https://vcloud.hudl.com/broadcast/embed/2386411?autoplay=0
Let the games begin!
#SmashBros #EsportsTournament #GameOn #LevelUp


📣 Attention Parents and Guardians!
💰 April is Financial Literacy Month! We invite you to a virtual parent meeting on 📅 Tuesday, April 29, at 🕤 9:30 AM, where we’ll talk about the importance of understanding how money works 💡💸.
🎤 Our guest speaker will be Mr. Rodolfo Portillo.
🔗 Join us via Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/vrh-aqig-nwq



Congratulations 🎊 to CHS/Sabas Perez ECHS Senior Valentin Barrios for being selected as the April Border Patrol Youth of the Month. We are so proud of you!🎉🐂🤙
