Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

Our Student Council officers had a blast at the TASC Conference! They swapped cool ideas with officers from other schools, learned new ways to improve, and discovered the power of teamwork. Excited to see all the awesome things they’ll do next! Ms. Hernandez, Student Council Sponsor

Please help us reach our goal & support the Class of 2026! Only 9 lanes left! $35 per person. Open to everyone! No team? We’ll help you make one! Please see flyer for more information or contact Mrs. Pena at school.

Join us for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, to hear all the latest Sophomore updates. Don’t miss out on important information!

In honor of Education Binational Week 2025, Consul General of Mexico in Laredo, Juan Carlos Mendoza, and Hugo Audiffred, Laredo General Manager of Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest, collaborated to generously provide free laptops to 15 students from LISD.

GECHS  class of 2026 stands together Drug Free!

Students participated in the Red Ribbon kick off and promise to be paw-sitively drug free! hosted by SCAN-LISD Aware

Hope you can join us virtually for the GECHS Annual Title I Meeting:

You may join any of the two sessions.
Session #2: on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM

Google Meet INFO:
https://meet.google.com/gto-kova-div
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 904-600-0650
PIN: ‪798 597 606‬#

If you are interested in attending Hector J. Garcia ECHS or would like information, we Invite all students and parents to our Open House-today, Saturday, October 25 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

LIFESAVER MODE ON at Garcia ECHS! 🩸
Give blood at our Bloodmobile on Thursday, Oct 30th (8:30 AM - 1:30 PM) and get a FREE water bottle!
Students 16+ can donate (with parental consent). Help us save lives!
See flyer for details.

Join us for the LISD CTE Expo! 🗓 Oct. 23, 2025 | 4:30–6:30 PM 📍 LISD Performing Arts Complex Discover 29 programs + 7 specialty schools that open doors to college, careers, and more! #LISD #CTEExpo #FutureReady #LaredoISD

Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Alexa Cabrera for being named LISD October 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.

If you are interested in going to Boston and New York. There will be a meeting. Please see flyers for more information or contact Mrs. L. Madriaga.

Get ready for Specialty Schools Recruitment Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.!

Congratulations to Alberto Vargas for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for October, 2025. #PhoenixPride

Report cards for the 1st Nine Weeks are now accessible on Skyward. Please refer to the flyer for detailed instructions on how to access your child's report.

Boo! Don't let the flu catch you! 👻 Garcia Early College is hosting a Flu Clinic on October 16th at the GECHS Cafeteria, starting at 8:30 AM. Stay healthy this season! Call Mrs. Nava at (956) 273-7704 for more info.

Join Us This Saturday, October 11, for the PFE Parent Conference! We’re excited to welcome Keynote Speaker Mrs. Patricia Valenzuela, MEH, live and in person!

8:00–10:00 AM — Explore informational booths.
10:00 AM — General session by keynote speaker.

Don’t miss your chance to win one of 30 door prizes, including gift cards for in-person attendees!

Childcare will provided for children in Pre-K3 through 5th grade.
Come spend a morning filled with learning, fun, and community at:
📍 Laredo ISD PAC, 2400 San Bernardo Ave.
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mrs. K. Castro, Parent Liaison

Laredo ISD will not have classes on Monday, October 13, 2025, due to Staff Development. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

TAMIU will hold classes for grades 10, 11, and 12 on Monday, October 13, 2025. Please see Transportation flyer for schedule.

Each year October is recognized worldwide as Dyslexia Awareness Month. Let’s focus on raising awareness of dyslexia and working to end the stigma by showing the world all of the amazing things that individuals with dyslexia can do. Please see flyer for District Activities.