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. A special shoutout goes to Mr. Exiquio Garcia for receiving the “Take the Bull by the Horns Award!”🐂🎉🏅
🎉 February Teachers of the Month 🎉
- Mr. Juan Jose Torres (English Department)
- Ms. Zujey Martinez (Math Department)
- Mr. Carlos Cruz (Science Department)
- Mr. Luis Hilario (Social Studies Department)
- Ms. Stephanie Carrillo (Special Education Department)
- Ms. Juan Castillo (Electives Department)
- Mr. Alex Castro (CTE Department)
Para-Professional of the Month: Mr. Jay Alfaro
#SomosToros 💙🐂🎉📚 This celebration was hosted at our CHS Library. 📚🎉
A huge shout-out to the following exhibitors for their outstanding work with their Agricultural Mechanics and Livestock projects at LIFE:
🥇Joey Mendoza:
- Rabbit: 1st in class, Overall Reserve Grand Champion, and Junior Showmanship
- Wood Project: 1st in class, Reserve Grand Champion, and Junior Showmanship
- Baking: 1st in the Elementary Division, Overall Reserve Grand Champion
🥇Karina Gomez:
- AOB Steer: 1st in class, Breed Champion, and Overall Reserve Grand Champion
🥇Luis Villeda:
- Ag Mechanics (welding projects): 1st in class and Overall Grand Champion
Congratulations to all for their fantastic achievements!🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to Albino Gutierrez for placing 1st in the Ag Mechanics Wood Division and Senior Showmanship. Great job, Albino!👏🎉
Attention students! The deadline to apply for the Diesel Technology Program has been extended to Friday, March 7th!
This program is open to 9th and 10th graders. Click on the link to apply!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdribAu67qr8XRkR_06SiACzx43T8cRbTviVS98HcXqP4VXkQ/viewform
🎓 Seniors! Here’s your chance to showcase your communication skills & win a scholarship! Submit a 90-second (or less) video answering 3 questions about Laredo, your goals, & a belief you’ve challenged. *See flyer for more information*
Deadline: March 4, 2025 | Winners announced March 28!
Apply now! Scan the QR or visit www.laredochamber.com
#lisdistheplacetobe #lisdleadingtheway
LISD is celebrating Texas Public School Week! LISD is opening its 20 elementary and four middle schools for parents and guardians to visit on Wednesday, February 26, from 8:30 a.m., to 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Report cards will be issued at LISD elementary schools.
📢 Attention, Students! 📢
The ACT Test for selected 11th-grade students will take place on Wednesday, February 26th.
✅ Here’s what you need to know:
⭐ Arrive at your assigned testing classroom by 8:30 a.m. (Please check with your teacher to find out your assigned classroom number.)
⭐ Bring your fully charged Chromebook and charger. 💻
⭐ No cell phones or personal electronic devices are allowed during testing.
Congratulations once again to our Cigarroa High School Students of the Month, recognized by the LISD Board of Trustees! Representing Cigarroa High School for January is Joaquin Alejandro Lara, and for February, Jorge Vasquez. #SomosToros🎉🎉🎉
Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on student success!
*Q&A to follow session*
NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced
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Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y toquemos el tema del exito estudiantil y del plan estrategico de LISD!
Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session.
NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.
📢 Attention, Students! 📢 The "Listening and Speaking" TELPAS State Assessment is happening on Tuesday, February 25th.
✅ Here’s what you need to know:
⭐Arrive at your assigned testing classroom by 8:30 a.m. (Check with your teacher to find out your assigned testing classroom number.)
⭐Bring your fully charged Chromebook and charger. 💻
⭐No cell phones or personal electronics are allowed during testing.
Let’s prepare to do our best! Remember to use all the strategies you have learned to pass the test! #SomosToros
🚨 Attention Parents & Guardians! 🚨
Join us for an important Virtual Parent Technology Training on Thursday, February 27th, at 1:30 PM 🖥️✨
🔹 Topic: Internet & Social Media Safety—It Starts with the Family
🔹 *Learn how to keep your kids safe online!
📅 Mark your calendar & click on the Google Meet Link to join: http://meet.google.com/srt-oyxn-ruj
👨👩👧👦 Let’s work together to create a safer digital space for our children! See you there! 👏 #ParentTechTraining #OnlineSafety #FamilyFirst
Attention CHS Parents and Guardians:
You are invited to attend a Laredo ISD Community Chat meeting on Tuesday, February 25th, at 5:30 PM. The meeting will take place in the Amber Yeary Room, located at 2400 San Bernardo Ave. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
On Thursday, Feb. 19, 2025, Mr. Francisco Torres, Mr. Juan T. Morales, and Mr. Juan A. Ramirez attended career day at Lamar Middle School. They demonstrated their careers with hands-on activities for the students. CHS is building a stronger future one day at a time. #SomosToros 💙
Congratulations 🎊 to CHS/Sabas Perez ECHS Senior, Francisco Vega, on being selected as Border Patrol Youth of the Month for February. We are so proud of you.
Shoutout to Karina Gomez and her family for proudly representing the Cigarroa HS FFA program at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo! 🎉🎉🎉We’re honored to have been part of your journey to the majors.
A big thank you to Mr. Molina, our administrators, teachers, staff, and families for their unwavering support.💙🐂
Best of luck to Karina and all our exhibitors at next week’s County Fair!
Congratulations🎉 to the CHS Orchestra for their outstanding performance at Solo & Ensemble! The Orchestra earned 35 first-division medals, and nine soloists have advanced to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest!🎉🎼🥇#SomosToros
Congratulations to our Cigarroa High School student, Adrian Zamora, for being a 2025 Scholarship Recipient
of the IBC/Commerce Bank Youth Parade Under the Stars! 🎉🎉🎉
📖🐂📚We are TORO Proud of our Cigarroa High School Student Superintendent Advisory Committee for reading "Clifford at the Circus" to students at Zachry and Diaches Elementary! 📖🐂📚
📢 Attention, Students! 📢
The TELPAS State Assessment is happening on Tuesday, February 18th, and Tuesday, February 25th.
✅ Here’s what you need to know:
⭐Arrive at your assigned testing classroom by 8:30 a.m. (Check with your teacher to find out your assigned testing classroom number.)
⭐Bring your fully charged Chromebook and charger. 💻
⭐No cell phones or personal electronics are allowed during testing.
Let’s get ready to do our best! 💪 #TELPAS #TestDay #SomosToros🐂✨
Toro family, here is the February 2025 - Cigarroa High School event calendar to inform you of upcoming events!💙🐂
