Happy Easter! May your Easter be filled with sunshine, flowers, chocolate, and loved ones.
Congratulations to LISD March Student of the Month Rodrigo Granule from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School
Student Early Release Schedule
LISD is diving into reading! Help us celebrate National Library Week!
The LISD Federal Programs Department will host its 3rd Annual Parent Meeting Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Martin High School from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This opportunity will provide parents with high impact instructional strategies and accountability updates that will benefit our students.
Community agencies from Laredo Regional Food Bank and Catholic Charities of Laredo will be on hand to discuss the different programs available, along with pre qualifications. *See flyer for more information.*
Congratulations to the GECHS Robotics Team FTC 12347 Cephalobots and their sponsor Mr. De Guzman, who showcased their exceptional skills and teamwork at the FTC State UIL 5A Robotics Championship held on March 21-23, 2024, at the Cadence Bank Center in Belton, Texas. Their dedication and hard work paid off as they clinched the Semi-Finalist Award with a Bronze Medal and secured the 2nd place Team Spirit Award. Amongst tough competition, they ranked 12 in their Division of 36 teams. #PhoenixPride.
LISD will have early release on Thursday, March 28, at 2:15 and will not have classes on Friday, March 29, and Monday, April 1, in observance of Easter. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
TAMIU will not have classes on Friday, March 29, 2024 but will have classes on Monday, April 1, for grades 10, 11, 12. Please see Transportation Schedule.
We hope you will join us at Discover TAMIU on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Discover TAMIU is a university-wide Open House offering students of all ages, their families, and community members the opportunity to experience Texas A&M International University. This event is packed with hands-on activities, student performances, and informative sessions.
Congratulations to Mrs. J. Chavana on receiving recognition from the Laredo ISD Parent & Family Engagement Department for her exemplary dedication and commitment to volunteering at GECHS. This commendation is extended with gratitude on behalf of Garcia Early College High School and the Phoenix Team. #PhoenixPride
Congratulations to the Mr. Jose Ruiz who was nominated for Paraprofessional of the Year for GECHS. We wish him the best of luck in this well-deserved recognition. #PhoenixPride
We are excited to cheer on our Robotics Team as they head to Austin for the State Competition. Months of hard work and dedication have led them to this moment, where they will showcase their creativity, teamwork, and technical skills. As they prepare to compete against the best teams in the state, we wish them the best of luck and know that they will make us proud! #PhoenixPride #ProudSponsorDeGuzman
Congratulations to Penelope Cerda for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for March. #PhoenixPride
Report Card Distribution will be tomorrow, March 20, 2024, from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
We hope you had a restful and joyous Spring Break! This is a reminder that classes will resume tomorrow, Monday, March 18. #MaroonMonday
Congratulations to the following GECHS teachers who have been nominated for awards: Golden Apple Nominee - Mr. Iggy De Guzman, Teacher of the Year Nominee - Ms. Gabriela Gaona, and Texas School Bell Nominee - Mrs. Aemie Martinez. Good luck to all! #PhoenixPride
Both LISD and TAMIU will close for Spring Break 2024. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18, 2024.
*Note: TAMIU Offices will be open until Thursday. You may call 956-326-2270 to set an appointment to complete FAFSA or TASFA.
Congratulations to Mrs. Taboada for being invited to participate in a “Panel Discussion with Women Leaders in Education, International Business, Law, and Healthcare” sponsored by The TAMIU of Global BinationalCenter. #PhoenixPride
Teachers and staff visited with Lucas tenal from Grand Canyon University
Do you know Gabriela Gaona?
GECHS Campus Spotlight: Ms. Gaona is a Chemistry and Drivers Ed teacher at Garcia Early College. She is a graduate of Martin High School and earned a Bachelors in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics degree from Texas A&M International University. Ms. Gaona has been an educator for the past 5 years at Garcia Early College High-School. She works collaboratively as one of the UlL Coordinators and co-sponsors of the National Honor Society and 2024 Senior Class, displaying her relentless commitment and dedication on helping our students achieve their goals. Ms. Gaona says, “I’m so very thankful & blessed to be doing what I love every day. The fact that I get to give back to my community & hopefully make a small difference is the best.” #PhoenixPride #GECHSTeacheroftheYear
Three students from GECHS, namely Diego Dosal, Kaylie Elizondo, and Violette Garcia, recently delivered a presentation titled "Unlock your Full Potential: A Step-by-Step Guide from Ideas to Execution" at the 8th Annual Student by Student Technology & Leadership Conference (SbySTech) held in Edinburg, Texas. Their presentation was based on their Coding.Org App Project. Apart from this, the students also participated in a STEM CHALLENGE where they designed an Alarm Circuit. They also attended a College & Career Connection event where they interacted with different University Recruiters. The students enjoyed it & It was a great experience! #PhoenixPride #STEM
