Garcia Early College will be hosting a blood drive. If you would like to join the Honors Cord program sign up to donate. Your donation can help save lives. You must be 16 years or older. Parent’s signed consent needed if 16 years old. You must have 6 donations by May of Senior year to get your cord. If you have any questions please come by Nurse’s Office.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022 - STUDENT EARLY RELEASE SCHEDULE
· 1:30 PM Elementary School Students
· 1:45 PM Middle School Students
· 2:15 PM High School Students
This schedule includes all LISD Early College, Magnet School, and Valdez High School students.
STAAR Testing Schedule
GECHS December Calendar
May the good things of life be yours in abundance not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Stay safe.
GECHS would like to thank all presenters that came to our “What the Future Holds” Career Day Exposition on Nov. 17. We appreciate your willingness to give back to the youth of our community.
Ms. Marla Carrillo Alaniz, Senior Counselor
LISD campuses will be closed beginning Monday, Nov. 21, through Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 28.
TAMIU will have classes on Monday, Nov. 21, and Tuesday, Nov. 22. Please see Transportation Schedule.
The GECHS Annual Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive is a coordinated effort of Mrs. Madriaga’s Junior Class, Ms. Rodriguez’s Spanish Honor Society, and Ms. HHernandez's Freshmen Class. The canned food donations will benefit the families helped by the Casa de Misercordia and the Sacred Heart Orphanage.
Congratulations to Mia Cuevas for winning the 16th Annual Logo Drawing Tech Expo Contest. Mia has won back-to-back. #PhoenixPride
GECHS students participated in H‑E‑B’s 34th annual Feast of Sharing at the Laredo Sames Arena. A big thanks to Mrs. Bryand, CIS Site Coordinator for instilling in GECHS students the chance to give back to our community. Students enjoyed helping out in serving the community.
Good Luck to the Congress Debate students traveling to Edinburg, Texas for UIL Regional Congress Debate Competition.
Reminder, we invite you for our Open House today. The hours you may visit are as follows: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Progress Reports will be available on Skyward you may follow the attached steps to view them. For more information you may contact Mrs. Karen Castro at (956) 273-7712.
In celebration of Public Education Week, we invite you for our Open House on Monday, November 14, 2022. The hours you may visit are as follows: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Progress Reports will be available on Skyward you may follow the attached steps to view them. For more information you may contact Mrs. Karen Castro at (956) 273-7712.
Parents we invite you to attend our Parent & Family Conference on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 8:00AM-12:00PM.
Padres los invitamos a nuestra Conferencia para Padres el sábado 12 de noviembre del 2022 de 8:00AM-12:00PM.
Happy Veteran's Day
Thanks to all visitors that attended Garcia ECHS Recruitment Open House. GECHS staff and students were happy to showcase the programs, organizations, and academic opportunities we have to offer. Eighth grade students interested in applying must submit application by 12/2/2022.
Friendly reminder, GECHS will be having a Recruitment Open House today, Nov. 5, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. If your child is interested in attending GECHS or knows anyone interested, please have them stop by for a visit. Applications will be available.
For more information, please call the front office at 956-273-7700
Nixon vs Martin tickets – limited number of tickets available. GoFan Online ticket purchase is recommended to facilitate entrance and guarantee a ticket.
Game is scheduled for Saturday November 5, 2022 – kickoff is at 7pm
GECHS Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Capítulo Rubén Darío celebrates Day of the Dead with a special program to present this year’s ofrenda. Thank you Spanish Honor Society members for preparing this program. Special thanks to Mrs. Dalhí Peña for sharing the “mini ofrendas,” created by her students.
Thank you,
Ms. Rodriguez
