LISD and UISD are releasing students early today, Monday, August 28.
Out of an abundance of caution in response to a general safety threat made to schools in the South Texas area, Laredo ISD and United ISD will be releasing students early today, Monday, August 28th as follows:
1. High schools at 12:30 PM
2. Middle schools at 1:00PM
3. Elementary schools at 1:30 PM
Any threat received is taken seriously, therefore, local and federal law enforcement agencies as well as school district administration believe this early release is a precaution to ensuring the safety of students and staff.
Immediate investigation by local and federal law enforcement officials continues.
Plans are to resume classes tomorrow, August 29, 2023, upon completion of appropriate law enforcement agency facility checks.
Memorial Middle School held a Parade to kick off its Accelerated Reader Program. The schools cheerleaders, football and basketball players and band walked the hall ways as their peers cheered them on.
PRESS RELEASE
ATTENTION! LISD releasing students at all campuses due to Tropical Storm Harold
After assessing current weather conditions and participating in discussions with City of Laredo Emergency Management Team (EMT) and UISD, the Laredo Independent School District is releasing students at all LISD campuses today, Tuesday, August 22.
LISD high schools will release students at 11:00 a.m. LISD middle schools will release student at 11:30 a.m., while elementary school students will be released at 12:00 p.m.
Parents are asked to please pick up their children as soon as possible.
LISD Transportation Department has already sent buses for those students who rely on bus transportation.
Classes at LISD will resume on Wednesday, August 23, at their regularly scheduled time.
LISD will continue monitoring the weather situation and notify the public of any other changes in our schedules via the district’s social media and the local media.
For more information, please contact your school district at LISD Office of Communications at (956) 273-1730 or the UISD Office of Communications at (956)473-6244.
Memorial Middle Keeping our School Safe
Go Eagles!!
Limited Bag and GoFan Tickets PSA
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Throughout the week and in preparation for the 2023-2024 school year, LISD teachers have been attending Smart Conference Training. They are absorbing information about new strategies and techniques they can use in the classroom to improve student learning.
2023-2024 Convocation
Memorial Middle School student at the Laredo Police Department Bike Rodeo and Summer Safety Fair.
*2023-2024 Standardized Dress Code for Elementary and Secondary Schools*
Get noticed! Be part of LISD's 2023-2024 Back-to-School Convocation on Wednesday, August 2, 2023! *See flyer for more information.*
2023-2024 Laredo ISD Dress Code
Get noticed! Be part of LISD's 2023-2024 Back-to-School Convocation!
*See flyer for more information.*
LISD's Job Fair is today from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.!
You could also visit our website www.laredoisd.org to view job opportunities. Please submit your employment application on-line or call (956) 273-1000 for more information. *All jobs posted will close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.*
Don't miss out! The LISD Job Fair is happening this Thursday, July 20th at the LISD Performing Arts Center from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.! *See flyer for more information.*
Operation Border Health Preparedness 2023 will provide general, school and sports physicals Monday, July 24th through Friday, July 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Christen Middle School. *See flyer for more information.*
Driscoll Health Plan presents its 10th Annual Back-to-School Community Event. The event will take place Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
*Students must be present. While supplies last.* See flyer for more information.
Reading is sweet! Laredo Independent School District Top Accelerated Readers were recognized for their exceptional efforts in reaching their goal during the LISD Board of Trustees recent meeting. A round of applause honored Top Elementary Student Aiden Martinez, 4th grader at Santa Maria Elementary School and Top Middle School Student Leilene Gomez, 8th grader at Lamar Middle School.
Top First Place Kinder through Eighth Grade Students received a 40” Smart T.V., certificate, medal, and a goodie bag for their academic achievement and reading success. The top students include: Dovalina Elementary School Marco Renteria - Kinder; Don Jose Gallego Elementary School Crystal Nevarez - First Grade; Alma Pierce Elementary School Regina Rossel Rivera - Second Grade; Alma Pierce Elementary School Jaylah Zavala - Third Grade; Santa Maria Elementary School Aiden Martinez - Fourth Grade; Milton Elementary School Daniel Martinez - Fifth Grade; Memorial Middle School Katelyn Uribe - Sixth Grade; Lamar Middle School Ana Rios Sanchez - Seventh Grade; and Lamar Middle School Leilene Gomez - Eighth Grade.
“Congratulations to all the Top AR district students!” LISD Library and Media Services Director Mely Paez said. “I would also like to thank all teachers, librarians, administrators, and support staff for working with our students to ensure they met the district's AR goals/expectations.”
LISD is inspiring change! Cotulla ISD's Superintendent Ruben Cervantes, Frank Newman Middle School Principal Daniel Martinez, and NMS Assistant Principal Amanda Johnson paid a visit to Martin High School and Memorial Middle School to learn more about their safety procedures.
Kicking off summer school with fun SEL activities and yummy treats! #senseofbeing #summerschoolfun #eaglefamily
