Senior Spotlight: Congratulations to Sara Contreras! Sara has officially been accepted to the University of Texas Austin. Your dedication and determination have paid off. We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish. - Hook'em #PhoenixPride
Congratulations to Mr. Jorge Mendoza! Mr. Mendoza was recognized by LISD Instructional Technology for being the most consistent Nearpod user at the high school level. Keep up the great work, Mr. Mendoza! Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and we are so proud of you! #PhoenixPride
Congratulations to Nirali Davila for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for January, 2026. #PhoenixPride
First semester report cards are now available on Skyward! Please take a moment to review the flyer for step-by-step instructions on how to access your child’s report card. Students will also receive a hard copy of their report card at school.
Yearbooks are on sale! Don’t miss out—see Ms. Maldonado to reserve your 2025–2026 yearbook or order online today.
We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break.Classes resume tomorrow, Monday, January 12, 2026. Transportation will run at its regular times and locations. Please be sure to report to Fall First Block after breakfast.
Note: Cigarroa buses will still pick up students at their regular pickup locations.
Congratulations to Jose Luis Orozco for earning first place at the American Legion District 23rd Oratorical Contest. Best of luck to Jose as he competes at the Division level at the end of January. Excellent work representing GECHS and LISD! #PhoenixPride
Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Yvonne Cruz for being named LISD December Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.
Friendly reminder! If you’re interested in applying to GECHS for 2026=2027 school year, the application is due tomorrow, Dec. 17, 2025, by 5:00 PM. You can find the application on our school website:
https://earlycollege.elisd.org/
GECHS Ladies in Law hosted a Christmas Brunch. The Distinguished guest speaker was United States District Judge Diana Saldana.
Aaron Fuentes, Hector J. Garcia Early College High School Class of 2024, currently a cadet at the United States Military Academy, Class of 2028, and Xerina Coleman, J. W. Nixon High School Class of 2025, who is currently attending the United States Naval Academy, Class of 2029. Aaron and Xerina had the opportunity to see each other at this year’s Army vs. Navy football game, a proud moment highlighting Laredo ISD’s legacy of excellence and service. It is inspiring to see two individuals from Laredo ISD representing our community at our nation’s service academies.
Congratulations to our amazing GECHS students! We are proud to recognize the outstanding students who represented GECHS at the Border Patrol Youth of the Month celebration:
October: Alberto Vargas, Nominating Teacher: Mr. Obregon
November: Yvana Guzman, Nominating Teacher: Mr. Mendoza
December: Norberto Bolaños, Nominating Teacher: Mrs. Pena-Garcia
Your hard work, leadership, and dedication shine bright!
Keep leveling up, Phoenix!
October: Alberto Vargas, Nominating Teacher: Mr. Obregon
November: Yvana Guzman, Nominating Teacher: Mr. Mendoza
December: Norberto Bolaños, Nominating Teacher: Mrs. Pena-Garcia
Your hard work, leadership, and dedication shine bright!
Keep leveling up, Phoenix!
Leveling UP! Congratulations to our GECHS TAFE students who participated yesterday in Corpus Christi, TX at the Area 1 TAFE Conference! We are thrilled to announce that 13 out of 18 students qualified for the STATE level. We are extremely proud of each and every student who represented GECHS & LISD with dedication and hard work! #PhoenixPride #LevelingUp!
State Qualifiers:
Regina Valadez
Dulce Vega-Gonzalez
Joselyn Rangel
Zenaida Zepeda
*Marely Ramos
Victoria Lopez
*Sara Contreras
Norberto Bolanos
*Yvana Guzman
Angelina Jimenez
Sofia De La Cruz
Brianna Hernandez
Abril Victor
*2 x State Qualifier
Progress Reports are available on Skyward today, Dec. 2, 2025. Please see the flyer for instructions on how to access your child’s report.
Congratulations to Norberto Bolanos for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for December, 2025. #PhoenixPride
Happy Thanksgiving to all! Wishing you and your family a wonderful feast filled with love and joy.
Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Owen Pescador for being named LISD November Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.
LISD will observe Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Please note: TAMIU will hold classes for grades 10, 11, and 12 on Monday and Tuesday. Please see the Transportation Flyer for bus schedules and details.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday break!
Please note: TAMIU will hold classes for grades 10, 11, and 12 on Monday and Tuesday. Please see the Transportation Flyer for bus schedules and details.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday break!
🎓 Applications are OPEN for LISD Specialty Schools! Give your child a head start toward college and career success through one of Laredo ISD’s Specialty Schools.
From STEM and health sciences to business and fine arts, there’s a program designed to help every student thrive!
📅 Apply by December 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Scan the QR code or visit www.laredoisd.org.
From STEM and health sciences to business and fine arts, there’s a program designed to help every student thrive!
📅 Apply by December 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Scan the QR code or visit www.laredoisd.org.
Big Congrats to our GECHS Congressional Debate Team! Our students competed this weekend in Pharr, TX, and they absolutely shined!
A huge shout-out to these amazing finalists:
Sara Contreras
Yvana Guzman
Jose Luis Orozco
They made it all the way to the final round. We’re so proud of their hard work, talent, and dedication. Great job, to ALL — you represented GECHS with #PhoenixPride!
