Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

GECHS Parade ready! #PhoenixPride

The Youth Parade kicks off at 6 pm. 🎉 Help GECHS win the People's Choice Award. Vote for float #43 through this link: https://wbcalaredo.org/peoples-choice-ibc/ #phoenixpride

LISD ‘s Office of Communications hosted the 4th Annual LISD Scholars Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 10, at the Casa Blanc Golf Course. Close to 100 golfers enjoyed a fun-filled day of golf that included breakfast and lunch, door prizes, a cool goodie bag and a warm feeling from supporting LISD’s graduates on their way to college. Thanks to our sponsors and golfers LISD was able to raise money for scholarships for students from Martin High School, Nixon High School, Cigarroa High School, Garcia Early College High School, and Valdez High School.

LISD ‘s Office of Communications hosted the 4th Annual LISD Scholars Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 10, at the Casa Blanc Golf Course. Close to 100 golfers enjoyed a fun-filled day of golf that included breakfast and lunch, door prizes, a cool goodie bag and a warm feeling from supporting LISD’s graduates on their way to college. Thanks to our sponsors and golfers LISD was able to raise money for scholarships for students from Martin High School, Nixon High School, Cigarroa High School, Garcia Early College High School, and Valdez High School.

Do you know Mr. Jose Ruiz? Mr. Jose Ruiz, who is a proud graduate of Martin High School, has been employed with Laredo ISD for 14 years. Prior to joining Garcia Early College High School, he began his career at J. C. Martin Elementary and has also worked at LCC and Holy Family. From 1984-1986, Mr. Ruiz attended LCC and is a few hours away from receiving his Associates in Accounting. He enjoys working at GECHS because he finds it enjoyable to be around people. When he's not working, he likes to spend time with his family. #PhoenixPride

Need help with your FAFSA? The LISD Guidance and Counseling Department, with the assistance of TAMIU and Laredo College, will be hosting a Financial Aid Drive Monday, February 12, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. *See flyer for more information*

Congratulations to Uriel Ancona for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for February. #PhoenixPride

Happy National Counseling Week! Thank you for all that you do. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated! #PhoenixPride

Do you know Mr. Jose “Richie” Benavides? GECHS Campus Spotlight: Mr. Benavides is a Digital Learning Specialist serving Garcia Early College, Memorial Middle School, Vidal M. Trevino, F. S. Lara, and Jose Valdez High School!  Mr. Benavides is a proud graduate of Martin High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Continuing the journey of education, Mr. Benavides earned a Master's in School Administration from Texas A&M International University. With an impressive 25 years of service in LISD, Mr. Benavides brings a wealth of experience to the table. He spent a decade as a teacher at Christen Middle School before transitioning into instructional technology, where he has dedicated 15 years to enhancing learning through technology integration. The best part of his job? According to Mr. Benavides, it's the endless opportunities for learning and teaching, and the joy of helping others elevate their classroom experiences. Outside of work, Mr. Benavides finds utmost joy in spending quality time with his family, especially his 3 and 6-year-old children, making every moment filled with fun and laughter! #PhoenixPride

Congratulations to LISD’s Border Patrol January Youth of the Month Award recipients. They are Karina De La Cruz of Cigarroa High School, Jaxson Morin of Nixon High School, Fatima Gonzalez of Garcia Early College High School, and Trianna Garza of Martin High School.

Congratulations to LISD’s Border Patrol January Youth of the Month Award recipients. They are Karina De La Cruz of Cigarroa High School, Jaxson Morin of Nixon High School, Fatima Gonzalez of Garcia Early College High School, and Trianna Garza of Martin High School.

Do you know Mrs. Aemie Martinez? GECHS Campus Spotlight: Mrs. Aemie Martinez is a dedicated Social Studies teacher who has made a significant impact at LISD over the past decade. A graduate of United High School and TAMIU, she joined the Phoenix family in 2021 and has since contributed to the school's academic community. Mrs. Martinez serves as one of the UIL Coordinators and also co-sponsors the National Honor Society and Senior Class, demonstrating her commitment to student success beyond the classroom. On her leisure time, she finds joy in creating lasting memories with her husband and five children. Her commitment to education and her vibrant personality make her an integral part LISD and Garcia Early College High School. #PhoenixPride

Congratulations to Alberto Vargas of Garcia Early College High School for being named LISD Student of the Month for January 2024

Hurry! Hurry! Don't forget to reserve your 2023-2024 Phoenix Yearbook. This Yearbook will include a mini-Yearbook Plus and Spotify Scan codes throughout the yearbook. HURRY, ACT NOW! No extra yearbooks will be order. Yearbooks are $85.00. See Flyer for more information.

Emily Garza was recognized as December Youth of the Month by the United States Border Patrol. She was accompanied by her parents and sister. #PhoenixPride Mrs. Taboada, Principal Ms. Alaniz, Counselor Mrs. A. Martinez, Teacher

Emily Garza received acceptance letters from the University of Texas at Austin, University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas A&M University at College Station, the University of Houston, and Texas A&M at Kingsville. #PhoenixPride

Do you know Lizette Mendive? GECHS Campus Spotlight: Mrs. Lizette Mendive, an English Language Arts teacher at GECHS. Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, Mrs. Mendive has been helping students reach their full potential for the past 20 years at the elementary, high school, and college levels. She believes that being a teacher not only means teaching students about content skills but also inspiring them to become the best version of themselves. Her teaching motto is "Educating the mind, without educating the heart, is no education at all" by Aristotle. Mrs. Mendive says she is truly blessed to be a teacher at GECHS, where students are self-driven to accomplish great things. Teaching students who have decided to begin their college career early in life is a challenge that motivates me to keep evolving as an educator. By avoiding a stagnant teaching philosophy, she can better prepare her students for the collegiate and workforce demands. In her free time, Mrs. Mendive enjoys spending time with her family, watching foreign films, (while munching on goodies 🙂), and traveling the world. #PhoenixPride

Congratulations to the following student who placed at the 17th Annual Tech Expo: Electronic Publication: 3rd Place Citlali Longino Jeffrey Rodriguez Carlos Aguilar Milca Martinez Coding App: 3rd Place Penelope Cerda Roger Arriaga Uriel Ancona Osmar Ramos Digital Artwork: 1st Place Mia Cuevas 2nd Place Anahi Estrada #PhoenixPride

Get Paid to learn! Upward Bound gives students a stipend based on attendance and grades! Mark your calendar! You don't want to miss out! You are cordially invited to attend our Parent Academy of Learning Session Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM LISD Performing Arts Complex Dr. A. Marcus Nelson Conference Center 2400 San Bernardo Ave.

Happy Birthday Mrs. Taboada! We wish you all the happiness and blessings on your special day.