Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

Congratulations to the following students that place in UIL Spelling. 1st place: Mia Cuevas 5th place: Sophia Madrigal 1st place team Mia Cuevas Sophia Madrigal Mykayla Flores Sponsor: Mrs. K. Ramirez

GECHS seniors attended an Early College Fair at Heights Elementary School. They shared their experiences taking dual enrollment courses at TAMIU with the elementary students. Our students provided them with insight into their college majors and future careers. This was a great opportunity to show the elementary students how to start their journey toward educational success. #PhoenixPride

GECHS’s seniors are starting to receive their university acceptance letters. Mía Ramírez was accepted to St. Mary’s University and Joyce Guizar was accepted to University of Houston. We are so proud of their collegiate achievements. #PhoenixPride

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at LISD! LISD welcomed the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony along with live performances by school cheerleaders, dance teams, bands, choir, and of course Santa Claus made a special appearance for the children..

Garcia Early College Superintendent Advisory Council had a meeting today. Afterward, the students went to Sanchez-Ochoa, Ligarde, and D.D. Hachar Elementary and read to students. #LISD/PhoenixPride

12 Days of Christmas starting tomorrow! Let's have a holly, jolly time! Wear your favorite Team shirt or jersey tomorrow!!!

The DEADLINE to apply to Hector J. Garcia Early College High School for the academic school year 2024-2025 is approaching. DEADLINE is this Friday, December 1, 2023 by 5:00PM. You can find the application on our school website, https://earlycollege.elisd.org/ or click the link below to fill-out the application. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the school at 956-273-7700. https://rb.gy/9diwvr

GECHS’s seniors are starting to receive their university acceptance letters. Uriel Ancona was accepted to University of the Incarnate World, Jacob Benavides Accepted to UTSA, and Alexis Fuentes The University of Texas at Dallas acceptance We are so proud of their collegiate achievements. #PhoenixPride

STARN College Fair 11th and 12th grade students visited with representatives from 15 colleges across Texas.  This was a great opportunity for seniors to speak to representatives and submit transcripts and for our juniors to start exploring college opportunities.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at LISD! Join us for the lighting of the LISD Christmas Tree Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the LISD Performing Arts Complex Foyer and Auditorium located at 2400 San Bernardo Ave.

Kisha Revelo was recognized as November Youth of the Month by the United States Border Patrol. She was accompanied by her parents. #PhoenixPride Mrs. Taboada, Principal Ms. Alaniz, Counselor Ms. Gaona, Teacher

Do you know Ms. Marla Carrillo Alaniz? GECHS Campus Spotlight: Marla Carrillo Alaniz serves as the Hector J Garcia Early College High School Counselor for grades 9-12. This is her 14th year as a high school counselor and her 4th year with LISD. She earned a bachelors degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Masters of Science degree in School Counseling from Texas A&M International University. Ms. Alaniz enjoys assisting students navigate from high school to college. She is happy to witness them achieve their academic and personal goals while cultivating their leadership skills. One of the most rewarding aspects of her work is the opportunity to make a positive impact on the students’ lives and future endeavors. #PhoenixPride

Classes resume tomorrow. Don't forget it's #MaroonMonday. Show your school #PhoenixPride!

Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health, and good times. Happy Thanksgiving to all from the GECHS Family!

Thank you Big Buck 98.1 for inviting Mrs. Taboada & Ms. Alaniz to the radio station to share what our school has to offer. Super Proud of our student, Uriel, a.k.a Billy Da Kidd! #PhoenixPride #BillyDaKidd

Do you know Mrs. Lorena Madriaga? GECHS Campus Spotlight: Lorena Madriaga is a Science teacher at Garcia Early College High School. She has been in LISD for 30 years. She teaches Principles of Technology-Physics and Anatomy and Physiology. She is also the UIL Science coach. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Centro Escolar University in the Philippines. She earned her Master’s degree in Psychology and Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M International University. She believes in motivating her students not only to do well in the classroom but also to be involved in their community. She encourages her students to be altruistic and to lend a hand to those who are in need. She loves teaching at the Garcia Early College High School because it is a small community of learners who are driven and highly motivated. #PhoenixPride

LISD to observe Thanksgiving Holiday Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, there will be no classes for 9th grade students on Nov. 20 - 24, 2023. TAMIU will have classes this Monday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov. 21, for grades 10, 11, and 12. Please see the Transportation Schedule. No TAMIU class on Nov. 22 - 24, 2023. Classes resume regular schedule for everyone on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Thank you to the Class of 2025 with Mrs. Madriaga's class and Spanish class with Ms. Rodriguez for the Thanksgiving canned food drive sent to Casa de Misericordia and the Sacred Heart Orphanage.

Dr. Sylvia Rios, LISD Superintendent, Mrs. Margarita Taboada, Principal, and Mrs. Lizette Mendive, English Teacher, representing GECHS in Washington D.C. at the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Recognition Ceremony award given by the U.S. Department of Education. #PhoenixProud

GECHS collected and donated functional toys to Magical Kids Therapy for use during speech therapy sessions. Picate Mucho and Torres Home Health sponsored this drive.