📣 Attention Parents of Emergent Bilingual Students!
You’re invited to join us for our Title III Parent Meeting on
🗓 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Dr. A. Marcus Nelson Conference Room
2400 San Bernardo
Parents may attend in person or virtually.
💻 Join virtually via Google Meet:
http://MEET.GOOGLE.COM/ZDN-DEWE-PPR
🍽 A light lunch and informational materials will be provided.
👜 Clear Bag Regulation will be enforced.
We hope to see you there!
📣 ¡Atención Padres de Estudiantes Emergentes Bilingües!
Los invitamos a participar en nuestra Reunión de Padres de Título III
🗓 Miércoles, 11 de febrero
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Sala de Conferencias Dr. A. Marcus Nelson
2400 San Bernardo
Los padres pueden asistir en persona o de manera virtual.
💻 Únase virtualmente por Google Meet:
http://MEET.GOOGLE.COM/ZDN-DEWE-PPR
🍽 Se ofrecerá un almuerzo ligero y materiales informativos.
👜 Se aplicará la política de bolsas transparentes.
¡Esperamos contar con su participación!


We’re so proud of our Elite Teacher Champion, Ms. Rosamaria Barrera, and her students for taking 1st Place in the CHS Summit K12 Challenge! 🏆
Their achievement was celebrated with pizza, smiles, and lots of school pride. 🍕💙🐂


Congratulations to our A and A/B Honor Roll students! Go Toros! 🎉💙🐂



Join us for an informational meeting to learn how the HB1 Advanced Dual Program can give your child a head start on their degree and save you money on future tuition!
🗓️ Event Details:
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: CHS Library
Why Join?
✅ Earn College Credits: Get a jumpstart on university requirements. ✅ Get Ahead: Transition to college life with confidence. ✅ Save Money: Reduce the overall cost of a college education.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your student's education to the next level. We can't wait to see you there!
📞 Questions? Contact your school counselor at 273-6814.
🗓️ Event Details:
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: CHS Library
Why Join?
✅ Earn College Credits: Get a jumpstart on university requirements. ✅ Get Ahead: Transition to college life with confidence. ✅ Save Money: Reduce the overall cost of a college education.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your student's education to the next level. We can't wait to see you there!
📞 Questions? Contact your school counselor at 273-6814.

Members of the LISD Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council from Martin, Nixon, Cigarroa and Garcia Early College, along with LISD Superintendent Guillermo Prom and LISD Cabinet members attended the Mayor’s State of the City presentation at the Sames Auto Arena. Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino personally invited these students because he wanted our community’s future leaders to be in the audience.
Stephanie Turner of Martin High School, Adriana Valdez of Cigarroa High School, and Adriana Hernandez of Nixon High School were named LISD’s JROTC Honorable Cadets during a ceremony at the Martin High School Library.
🎓 Unlock Your Student’s Future: HB1 Advanced Dual Program!
Calling all current 9th-grade parents! Is your student ready to level up their education and start earning college credits while still in high school? 🚀
Join us for an informational meeting to learn how the HB1 Advanced Dual Program can give your child a head start on their degree and save you money on future tuition!
🗓️ Event Details:
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: CHS Library
Why Join?
✅ Earn College Credits: Get a jumpstart on university requirements. ✅ Get Ahead: Transition to college life with confidence. ✅ Save Money: Reduce the overall cost of a college education.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your student's education to the next level. We can't wait to see you there!
📞 Questions? Contact your school counselor at 273-6814.
Calling all current 9th-grade parents! Is your student ready to level up their education and start earning college credits while still in high school? 🚀
Join us for an informational meeting to learn how the HB1 Advanced Dual Program can give your child a head start on their degree and save you money on future tuition!
🗓️ Event Details:
When: Wednesday, February 4
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: CHS Library
Why Join?
✅ Earn College Credits: Get a jumpstart on university requirements. ✅ Get Ahead: Transition to college life with confidence. ✅ Save Money: Reduce the overall cost of a college education.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take your student's education to the next level. We can't wait to see you there!
📞 Questions? Contact your school counselor at 273-6814.

📣 Attention CHS Parents!
You’re invited to Meet the Teacher Night 🎉
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, ask questions, and learn what to expect for the upcoming 2nd semester.
🍎 Event Details
📅 When: Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Montemayor Gym
We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝✨
📣 ¡Atención, padres de CHS!
Están cordialmente invitados a "La Noche de Conocer al Maestro "🎉
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros de su hijo(a), hacer preguntas y aprender sobre lo que se viene en el segundo semestre.
🍎 Detalles del Evento
📅 Fecha: jueves, 29 de enero de 2026
⏰ Hora: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Lugar: Gimnasio Montemayor
¡Esperamos verlos ahí! 🤝✨
You’re invited to Meet the Teacher Night 🎉
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, ask questions, and learn what to expect for the upcoming 2nd semester.
🍎 Event Details
📅 When: Thursday, January 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Montemayor Gym
We look forward to seeing you there! 🤝✨
📣 ¡Atención, padres de CHS!
Están cordialmente invitados a "La Noche de Conocer al Maestro "🎉
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer a los maestros de su hijo(a), hacer preguntas y aprender sobre lo que se viene en el segundo semestre.
🍎 Detalles del Evento
📅 Fecha: jueves, 29 de enero de 2026
⏰ Hora: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Lugar: Gimnasio Montemayor
¡Esperamos verlos ahí! 🤝✨

📢 Attention Toros Parents! / ¡Atención Padres de Familia!
Join us for our monthly Parent Meeting! We have two very important topics to cover that can help your student's future and your family's finances.
📅 Date/Fecha: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / Jueves, 29 de enero del 2026
⏰ Time/Hora: 9:30 AM
📍 Location/Lugar: Cigarroa High Multi-Purpose Room
Topics / Temas:
Laredo College Upward Bound Program: Learn about college prep resources for your student.
VITA Income Tax Information: Get helpful information regarding the upcoming tax season.
Guest Speakers / Oradoras Invitadas:
Cecilia Salinas: Director, LC Trio Upward Bound
Diana Cantu: Marketing Education - DECA Advisor
✨ Bonus: Door prizes will be given away, and community service hours will be awarded!
¡Los esperamos! No se pierda esta oportunidad de recibir información valiosa y ganar premios.

Our CHS VITA student volunteers proudly attended the EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) Awareness Proclamation Day hosted by Mayor Trevino on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
The proclamation highlights the collaborative efforts of community partners to promote financial stability and ensure access to free, reliable tax assistance for working families.
Through the VITA program, free tax preparation services are being provided to our community.
Pictured left to right: Eduardo Rubio, Briana Escobedo, Yoselin Aviles, and Citlali Cerda.
The proclamation highlights the collaborative efforts of community partners to promote financial stability and ensure access to free, reliable tax assistance for working families.
Through the VITA program, free tax preparation services are being provided to our community.
Pictured left to right: Eduardo Rubio, Briana Escobedo, Yoselin Aviles, and Citlali Cerda.

The Laredo Independent School District is hosting its sixth annual Scholars Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Casa Blanca Golf Course.
Funds raised from the Golf Tournament will benefit scholarships for deserving graduating seniors from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Raymond and Tirza Martin High School, J.W. Nixon High School, and Dr. Leonides Cigarroa High School
We are continuing to seek sponsors and teams for the tournament. If you need more information on being sponsor or want to register a team, please contact Bobby Trevino at rwtrevino@laredoisd.org or by phone at 273-1732.
Funds raised from the Golf Tournament will benefit scholarships for deserving graduating seniors from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Raymond and Tirza Martin High School, J.W. Nixon High School, and Dr. Leonides Cigarroa High School
We are continuing to seek sponsors and teams for the tournament. If you need more information on being sponsor or want to register a team, please contact Bobby Trevino at rwtrevino@laredoisd.org or by phone at 273-1732.

Congratulations to Cigarroa High School's Vanessa Garza for being named LISD January 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.

🎉🤖 Congratulations to our CHS and Sabas Perez ECHS students for an outstanding showing at the Laredo ISD 19th Annual Technology Expo!
🏆 Our CHS and Sabas Perez ECHS teams earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the Robotics category under the direction of Mrs. De Hoyos—what an incredible achievement!
🥇 1st Place: Gadi Francisco, Diego Marines, Bryan Sandoval, Armin Vanlor
🥈 2nd Place: Eduardo Jimenez, Sean Soler, Bartolo Briones
🥉 3rd Place: Reynaldo Ramos, Sebastian Palomo, Jasmin Barron, Christian Borjas
🎬 Amberly Mena won 3rd place in Video Production under the guidance of Mr. Obed Peña.
💻 Additionally, Pablo Costilla, under the instruction of Mr. Alex Castro, received an Honorable Mention in the Coding App Creation category.
We are so proud of our students and their dedicated teacher sponsors for showcasing innovation, creativity, and excellence!
🐂 Way to represent the Pride of South Laredo—Go Toros!









✨ Parental Engagement in Action! ✨
As part of our Parental Engagement Program, parents are invited once a month to participate in a Life Skills Course at the LISD Performing Arts Complex, where they explore fun and creative Arts & Crafts projects.
This morning, our Cigarroa High School parents were joined by special guests as they learned how to create a beautiful “Bobo Rose Balloon” 🌹🎈 (Rosa en Globo Burbuja). The smiles, creativity, and community made it a wonderful experience!
Interested in joining a future session? 📩
Please contact our Parent Liaison, Rosalinda M. Gomez, for more information.



Ready to be a lifesaver? 🩸 Cigarroa High School is hosting a blood drive, and we need your help to make a difference in our community!
As a thank-you for your generosity, all donors will receive a FREE "Real Ones Give" long-sleeve shirt. 👕
🗓️ When & Where
Location: Cigarroa High School Library (2600 Zacatecas, Laredo, TX)
Day 1: Tuesday, January 20 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Day 2: Wednesday, January 21 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📝 Details
Eligibility: Individuals 16 years old may be eligible to donate with parental consent.
Appointments: Scan the QR codes on the flyer to schedule your time slot!
Questions? Contact Blood Drive Coordinator Elaine Ibarra at emibarra@Laredoisd.org or call 956-273-6950.
Your donation can save up to three lives. Let’s show up, Toros! 🤘

📢 Attention Toros Parents! / ¡Atención Padres de Familia!
Join us for our monthly Parent Meeting! We have two very important topics to cover that can help your student's future and your family's finances.
📅 Date/Fecha: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / Jueves, 29 de enero del 2026
⏰ Time/Hora: 9:30 AM
📍 Location/Lugar: Cigarroa High Multi-Purpose Room
Topics / Temas:
Laredo College Upward Bound Program: Learn about college prep resources for your student.
VITA Income Tax Information: Get helpful information regarding the upcoming tax season.
Guest Speakers / Oradoras Invitadas:
Cecilia Salinas: Director, LC Trio Upward Bound
Diana Cantu: Marketing Education - DECA Advisor
✨ Bonus: Door prizes will be given away, and community service hours will be awarded!
¡Los esperamos! No se pierda esta oportunidad de recibir información valiosa y ganar premios.
Join us for our monthly Parent Meeting! We have two very important topics to cover that can help your student's future and your family's finances.
📅 Date/Fecha: Thursday, January 29, 2026 / Jueves, 29 de enero del 2026
⏰ Time/Hora: 9:30 AM
📍 Location/Lugar: Cigarroa High Multi-Purpose Room
Topics / Temas:
Laredo College Upward Bound Program: Learn about college prep resources for your student.
VITA Income Tax Information: Get helpful information regarding the upcoming tax season.
Guest Speakers / Oradoras Invitadas:
Cecilia Salinas: Director, LC Trio Upward Bound
Diana Cantu: Marketing Education - DECA Advisor
✨ Bonus: Door prizes will be given away, and community service hours will be awarded!
¡Los esperamos! No se pierda esta oportunidad de recibir información valiosa y ganar premios.

Toro Family! 📢
Check out the January calendar for our upcoming school activities and events. Go Toros! 🐂
¡Familia Toro! 📢
Consulten el calendario de enero para conocer las actividades y los eventos escolares. ¡Go Toros! 🐂
Check out the January calendar for our upcoming school activities and events. Go Toros! 🐂
¡Familia Toro! 📢
Consulten el calendario de enero para conocer las actividades y los eventos escolares. ¡Go Toros! 🐂

Cigarroa HS needs YOU! 💙 You CAN make a difference!
Join us in supporting our Food Drive and help families in our community. 🥫✨
📍 Drop-off location: Front Office
⏰ Bonus: Community service hours will be awarded!

🎶🎻Join us for a special recital featuring CHS Orchestra members on January 22nd at 6:30 pm at TAMIU.
Admission is free. Come enjoy an evening of exceptional music!✨👏🎼
Admission is free. Come enjoy an evening of exceptional music!✨👏🎼

Ready to be a lifesaver? 🩸 Cigarroa High School is hosting a blood drive, and we need your help to make a difference in our community!
As a thank-you for your generosity, all donors will receive a FREE "Real Ones Give" long-sleeve shirt. 👕
🗓️ When & Where
Location: Cigarroa High School Library (2600 Zacatecas, Laredo, TX)
Day 1: Tuesday, January 20 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Day 2: Wednesday, January 21 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📝 Details
Eligibility: Individuals 16 years old may be eligible to donate with parental consent.
Appointments: Scan the QR codes on the flyer to schedule your time slot!
Questions? Contact Blood Drive Coordinator Elaine Ibarra at emibarra@Laredoisd.org or call 956-273-6950.
Your donation can save up to three lives. Let’s show up, Toros! 🤘
As a thank-you for your generosity, all donors will receive a FREE "Real Ones Give" long-sleeve shirt. 👕
🗓️ When & Where
Location: Cigarroa High School Library (2600 Zacatecas, Laredo, TX)
Day 1: Tuesday, January 20 | 9 AM – 2 PM
Day 2: Wednesday, January 21 | 9 AM – 2 PM
📝 Details
Eligibility: Individuals 16 years old may be eligible to donate with parental consent.
Appointments: Scan the QR codes on the flyer to schedule your time slot!
Questions? Contact Blood Drive Coordinator Elaine Ibarra at emibarra@Laredoisd.org or call 956-273-6950.
Your donation can save up to three lives. Let’s show up, Toros! 🤘

