Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School

Cigarroa Orchestra Fall Concert 🎶🎄🦃
“Is It Too Early for Christmas?”

Get into the holiday spirit just a little early!
Join us for an evening of festive and classical favorites performed by:
*Cigarroa HS Toro Orchestra & Mariachi Azteca
*Cigarroa MS Beginner, Advanced & Honors Orchestras & Mariachi Caporal & Mariachi Juvenil Caporal

📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Cigarroa HS Band Hall

Come celebrate the season with our talented student musicians!💙🐂🤙
#CigarroaOrchestra

🎉 Our amazing students from Communities In Schools and Cigarroa High School proudly took part in the HEB Feast of Sharing 2025 , lending a helping hand to our Laredo families! 💙🐂🤙 From serving delicious meals and delivering plates to tables to sharing smiles and refreshments , our students truly showed what it means to give back. A huge THANK YOU to HEB for this wonderful opportunity to serve our community and spread kindness. 💫 #LaredoISD #BeingPresentMatters #CISProud #AllInForKids

🎈✨ Cigarroa High School proudly hosted the Champions Award Student of the Month celebration at the CHS Library! 🏅📚 Our amazing students, families, and special guests came together to celebrate LISD student excellence—both in and out of the classroom! 🌟👏 The library was transformed into a magical space with a whimsical Disney “Up” 🎈 theme, making the day even more unforgettable! 💙🏠☁️ A huge THANK YOU 🙌 to everyone who helped make this celebration so special for our students and their families. 🎉💫

🎉 Congratulations to our Cigarroa HS and Sabas Pérez ECHS students Leonardo Hernandez, Izzak Munoz, David Trujillo, Bartolo Briones, Sebastian Palomo, Diego Vasquez, and Bryan Cabello for earning their SolidWorks CSWA Engineering Design Certifications! ⚙️🔧

Congratulations to our Toro Teachers and Para-Professional of the Month! These exceptional individuals have been recognized for their dedication and contributions to our CHS students and campus community. ⭐️Ms. Gloria Salinas (English Department) ⭐️Mr. Manuel Cerda (Math Department) ⭐️Ms. Yvonne Perez (Science Department) ⭐️Ms. Elizabeth Garcia Lopez (Social Studies Department ⭐️Ms. Araceli Soto (Special Education Department) ⭐️Mr. Francisco Torres (CTE Department) ⭐️Mr. Jose Calderon (Electives Department) ⭐️Ms. Christy Gutierrez Paraprofessional of the Month 🎉🐂 We also celebrated our wonderful Culinary Arts Teacher, Mr. Gilbert Cavazos, for earning the "Take the Bull by the Horns" Award! 🐂🎉🏆 #SomosToros💙🤙 This celebration was hosted at the CHS Library.

💡 Workshop Wednesday Spotlight! Our amazing Toro Educators came together for a Professional Learning Community (PLC) session focused on the Blended Learning model. They explored hands-on strategies for using Choice Boards to Level Up instruction, boost student engagement, and create classrooms full of Voice, Choice, and Tech-Powered Learning! 💻✨🐂💙📚

💙 It’s DECA Month! 💙

We’re preparing for an exciting competitive season and need volunteer judges — business professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who can help guide our students to success!

Your real-world experience makes a lasting impact and helps students get ready for State and International competition.

📲 Scan the QR code in the ad to sign up! You can also sign up by clicking on the link below: https://txdeca.wufoo.com/forms/shaliu60qmhdjq/
Please share this opportunity with your network and help us recruit the best judges for our future leaders.

📚 Progress Report Card Day / Día del Informe de Progreso 🗓 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 / Miércoles 5 de Noviembre del 2025 ⸻ 💡 Did you know? You can view your child’s Progress Report anytime through the Skyward Parent Portal! If you need assistance accessing it, please visit our campus or call 📞 (956) 273-6824 or (956) 273-6825 — we’re happy to help! 💡 ¿Sabías que…? ¡Puedes ver el Informe de Progreso de tu hijo(a) en cualquier momento a través del Portal para Padres Skyward! Si necesita ayuda para acceder, visite nuestro campus o llame al 📞 (956) 273-6824 o (956) 273-6825 — ¡con gusto le ayudaremos!

Our students enjoyed trick-or-treating at the Spooky CHS Library! 🎃👻📚

November 2025 Parent Academy of Learning Sessions 🍂🍁🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

🎉 Congratulations to our Cigarroa HS and Sabas Pérez ECHS students Miguel Ángel Hernández, Dara Kristina Jacinto, and Reynaldo Ramos for earning their SolidWorks CSWA Engineering Design Certifications! ⚙️🔧

🏐💙 Good luck to our Lady Toros Volleyball Team as they head into their Playoff Game on October 31st! 💙🏐

Your dedication, teamwork, and determination have brought you this far — now it’s time to shine on the court and show everyone that Toro Pride never quits!

Let’s go, Lady Toros! 💪🔥
Go Toros! Fight, Fight!

💗 PINK OUT PEP RALLY! 💗 Last Friday’s Pep Rally was one to remember! Toros showed up in pink to celebrate our Lady Toros Volleyball team’s big win over Nixon and to cheer on our CHS Football team! 🏐🏈💪 Our principal, Mr. Molina, kept his promise after the Lady Volleyball's victory and shaved his hair off! Big thanks to the Class of 2029 and FFA for sponsoring this awesome event. Also, thank you to our guests speakers from Smiles from Heaven who shared cancer awareness and supported our students.💙💗💙 📸Special thanks to Mr. Gomez and the CHS Year Book Club for capturing these great pictures! #ToroPride #PinkOut #SomoToros

📣 Meet the Counselors! Parents of 9th–11th graders, join us for an evening to connect, learn, and ask questions. 📅 Tuesday, October 28 📍 CHS Library 🕔 5:00–6:00 PM Come meet the team supporting your student’s success this year! 💙 🐂

🎓 Senior Parent Information Night 📅 Wednesday, October 29th | 🕔 5:00–6:30 PM 📍 CHS Library Join us for an important evening full of tips, timelines, and resources to help your senior get ready for graduation and beyond! Don’t miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and stay informed.

DEA Take Back Event 💊

🎓✨ Join Us for Our Sabas Perez Early College High School Recruitment Open House! ✨🎓

We invite our Laredo community to visit us this Saturday, October 25th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cigarroa High School (2600 Zacatecas Street)!

Come explore the amazing programs of study, extra-curricular activities, clubs, and organizations that make Sabas Perez Early College High School a place where students dream big and achieve more. 💙📘

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how our school empowers students for success in both college and career! We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌟

#SabasPerezECHS #EarlyCollege #LISD #ToroPride #FutureReady

🎉 Thank You for Making Our Annual Family Reading & STEAM Technology Night a Success! 🚀📚✨

On behalf of Cigarroa High School, we extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who helped make our Family Reading & STEAM Technology Night—held on Thursday, October 16th, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in the CHS Library—a truly out-of-this-world experience! 🌎💫
Over 350 attendees joined us as we brought this year’s theme to life:
🌠 “Let’s All Read, Soar, and Explore to InfinITy and Beyond!” 🧑‍🚀

The afternoon was filled with energy, creativity, and curiosity as families explored hands-on STEAM activities and celebrated the joy of reading and discovery.

💙 A special shout-out to:
🎶 Our Mariachi Azteca students, CHS Silver Roses, and FFA Department for sharing their amazing talents and school pride.
📖 Principal Mr. Armando Molina, our Guest Reader, for his captivating reading of Haunted Houses by Lisa Owings—a perfect seasonal favorite!
👏 Heartfelt thanks to our teachers, administrators, and community presenters for your time and expertise, and to our parents and families for your ongoing support in nurturing a love of reading at home. And of course, to our students—your enthusiasm and participation make it all worthwhile!

Together, we made this year’s event an unforgettable celebration of learning, literacy, and community spirit. 💫
With appreciation,
📚 Ms. Patricia R. Sosa, CHS Librarian
💻 Mrs. Nohely Zapata, CHS Digital Learning Specialist

P.S. A huge thank you to our behind-the-scenes stars:
Ms. Dora Burkle (CHS Library Assistant), Mrs. San Juanita Escobedo (Parent Volunteer), Mrs. Ziomara Cisneros (TWU Library Intern), Mrs. Rosalinda Gomez (CHS Parental Engagement Liaison), Dr. Rocio Lopez (Director of SPECHS), and Mrs. Brenda Sepulveda (Director of LISD IT Department). 🌟

#CigarroaHighSchool #FamilyReadingNight #STEAMNight #LISD #SoarAndExplore #CHSPride #ReadingIsFun

🚀 Ready to explore your future? 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