Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

A heartfelt thank you to all the grandparents who came out to GECHS yesterday to celebrate Grandparents Day with your grandchildren! Your presence made the event truly special.

We'd also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Hispanic Honor Society members and their sponsor, Mrs. D. Pena-Garcia, for organizing and hosting such a wonderful celebration. Your hard work and dedication made it all possible! #PhoenixGrandparents

Reminder: The Hispanic Honor Society invites you to our Grandparents' Day and Hispanic Heritage Month celebration! Join us on September 18th in the cafeteria from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please wear traditional Hispanic attire to show your appreciation for our culture and heritage. We look forward to seeing you there! *Please note that only clear bags will be allowed.

Teachers at GECHS celebrated 16 de Septiembre with a potluck. It was wonderful to have everyone come together to enjoy delicious food and great company. A huge thanks to Ms. C. Hernandez for organizing this event.

GECHS Student Council Officers for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

GECHS will be celebrating Grandparents Day on Thursday, September 18 at 2:30 PM. We warmly invite all grandparents to join us for a special afternoon filled with activities and quality time with their grandchildren. Come celebrate this wonderful occasion with us—we look forward to seeing you!

GECHS students and staff honored 9/11 with a remembrance ceremony including a moment of silence, bell ringing, student reflections. Guest speakers were Fire fighter Chief Guillermo Heard and Assistant Chief Silvestre Rodriguez. All firefighters were presented with a certificate of appreciation for their service and Asst. Chief Silvestre Rodriguez and Captain Adrian Huizar were presented with GECHS pins by their sons.

Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Valeria Sanchez for being named LISD September Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other September Student of the Month recipients please click on the SOTM banner on LISD's website. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.

Congratulations to Sara Contreras for being named the U.S. Border Patrol "Youth of the Month" for September, 2025. #PhoenixPride

Hey Phoenix! Don’t forget it’s #MaroonMonday tomorrow—wear your school colors and rep that Phoenix Pride! Let’s make Mondays matter! #ProudToBeAPhoenix #SchoolSpirit

Progress reports are now available on Skyward as of today, September 3, 2025. Please see the flyer for instructions on how to access your child’s report.

This is a copy of the State of Texas 2022-23 School Report Card for Hector J. Garcia Early College. This report is required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. It is to be shared with the parent or guardian of every child enrolled in a Texas public school. The report provides information concerning student performance on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®), College, Career, and Military Readiness, as well as information on student enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures. A printed copy can be provided to anyone who is unable to access the electronic version.

Due to judicial proceedings, the release of the 2023 School Report Card was significantly delayed. Alongside our 2023 School Report Card, we encourage you to visit TXschools.gov to learn more about our school’s performance in the 2024-2025 school year.
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Esta es una copia del informe de calificaciones escolares del estado de Texas 2022–23 para Hector J. Garcia Early College. Este informe es requerido por la Legislatura del Estado de Texas y preparado por la Agencia de Educación de Texas. El informe se debe mandar a los padres o tutores de cada estudiante inscrito en una escuela pública en Texas. El informe ofrece información acerca del desempeño académico de los estudiantes en las Evaluaciones de Preparación Académica del Estado de Texas (STAAR®, por sus siglas en inglés), Preparación para la Universidad, el Trabajo y las Fuerzas Armadas, y también información sobre inscripción de los estudiantes, tamaño promedio de las clases y gastos escolares y también información sobre inscripción de los estudiantes, tamaño promedio de las clases y gastos escolares. Se puede proporcionar una copia impresa a cualquier persona que no pueda acceder a la versión electrónica.

In observance of Labor Day, there will be no classes on Monday, September 1, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

TAMIU will conduct classes for grades 10, 11, and 12 on Monday, September 1, 2025. Please refer to the transportation flyer for the schedule.

Attention LISD Families: According to Texas Senate Bill 12, all students must have a health consent form on file to receive any health-related services at school. Forms will be sent home and are also available at each campus or online here.➡️ https://forms.gle/5EtNBimcMRTRCftC7 ---- Atención padres de familia: El Proyecto de Ley del Senado de Texas 12 requiere que TODOS los estudiantes tengan un formulario de consentimiento de salud archivado para recibir cualquier servicio relacionado con la salud en la escuela. Los formularios de consentimiento serán enviados a casa y también estarán disponibles en todas las escuelas. También puede completar el formulario de Google a continuación para dar su consentimiento: https://forms.gle/5EtNBimcMRTRCftC7

Attention Parents: Due to the increase in traffic during dismissal time caused by construction at the university’s entrances/exits, Meet The Teacher Day today (Aug. 27) will be from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

If you have questions about your child and are not able to attend, please email, call, or set an appointment with your child’s teacher(s).

Best Regards

Shout out to our seniors at GECHS! Students at GECHS have made a significant commitment by registering to vote! Their dedication to civic responsibility exemplifies true leadership. By taking this important step, they are ensuring their voices are heard and actively shaping the future. Great job, Phoenixes—you're setting a powerful example for others to follow! #PhoenixProud #RegisterToVote

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 9:00 AM for the GECHS Virtual Parent Meeting. For additional details, please refer to the flyer.

Meet the Teacher Day! Join us for an opportunity to connect with your teachers!

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:45 PM

The GECHS Class of 2026 concluded their “Last First Week” with Senior Sunrise on Friday, August 15.

The launch of the Drive Sames for Education Perfect Attendance Incentive Program took place yesterday, August 14. Now celebrating its 13th year, Sames proudly maintains its generous support for this initiative, recognizing students for their commitment to achieving perfect attendance. Students will have the opportunity to drive off in a brand-new 2026 Chevrolet Trax on Graduation Day! GECHS Phoenix proudly participated in this event, Go Phoenix! #PhoenixPride #AttendanceMatters