South Laredo's Pride, Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School, is preparing for a dynamic October 2026, filled with crucial academic milestones, essential future planning, extensive community awareness campaigns, and high-energy school spirit events.
This month is vital for academic progress, featuring Benchmarks (Oct 19-23), the end of the first nine weeks (Oct 9), Report Card Day (Oct 14), and PSAT/NMSQT testing for 9th–11th grade students on Oct 14. Students can also focus on future opportunities with the opening of FAFSA on Oct 1 and a dedicated FAFSA drive on Oct 14, alongside picture days for all levels. October 12-18 marks Texas Free College Application Week.
Cigarroa is proud to observe numerous awareness campaigns, including Breast Cancer and Dyslexia Awareness (Wear PINK and RED, respectively), STOP Bullying, and National Cyber Security, Red Ribbon, and Digital Citizenship Weeks.
Community and spirit highlights kick off with Homecoming on Oct 2, followed by Volleyball Pink Out (Oct 6) and Senior Night (Oct 20), UIL Marching Contest (Oct 17), and a spooky Halloween Concert (Oct 29). Parents should note the Virtual Parent SEL session on Oct 7 and the Drug Awareness Parent Meeting on Oct 14. A FLU Clinic will be held on Oct 27. Please note, school is closed for Staff Development on Oct 12.
For a complete list of events and translations, please call 956-273-7056. Go Toros!