Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School

Our amazing CHS Culinary and Art students had an incredible time sharing their talents at the Zachary Elementary Fun Fest! From guiding little hands in decorating delicious cupcakes to helping create stunning island sunset paintings, they added smiles, color, and creativity to every corner of the event!🎨🧑‍🎨🧁🧑‍🍳 A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers—Mr. Cavazos, Mr. Tellez, and Mr. Castillo—for inspiring and supporting our LaredoISD students with these unforgettable hands-on learning experiences. Way to go, Toros! We’re proud of you!💙🐂

We’re incredibly proud of our Sabas Perez ECHS and CHS students for representing us at the 9th Annual Student by Student Technology & Leadership Conference in Edinburg, TX! Our talented students led a session titled “Xtreme Robotics: A Championship Journey,” showcasing their innovation, teamwork, and passion for robotics. A huge shoutout to their amazing Robotics Teacher, Mrs. Amanda De Hoyos, for her unwavering dedication and guidance on their path to excellence!🤖👏📱

Our dedicated Toro Educators participated in a professional development session focused on Quizizz ‘Tips & Tricks to Gamify Instruction’! Huge kudos to them for their commitment to continuous growth and innovation in the classroom—always striving to boost student engagement and elevate learning outcomes!💜✨💻

🎉 Let’s give a huge shoutout to our incredible CHS Librarian, Ms. Sosa, and our amazing library assistant, Ms. Sanchez! 📚✨ Thank you for keeping our library running smoothly, creating inspiring spaces for our students, and bringing books to life! Your hard work and dedication make a world of difference. From fostering a love for reading and learning to transforming our library into a vibrant hub for celebrations and campus activities, you both go above and beyond every day! 💙📖🐂🤙 If you see Ms. Sosa and Ms. Sanchez today, be sure to thank them and make their day extra special! 🙌💐 #ThankYou #CHSLibraryHeroes

Hey students! Looking for a way to earn community service hours and help the environment? Join us for the Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off, sponsored by TxDOT, this Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 a.m. We’ll meet at the TxDOT office on Bob Bullock Loop & Clark (map attached). High school volunteers are needed! Come make a difference and be part of something great! #DontMessWithTexas #TrashOff #CommunityService #StudentVolunteers

🌟 Shoutout to our April Champions Award Winners! 🌟🏆 We’re beyond proud of our incredible TORO students who continue to raise the bar with their hard work, grit, and unstoppable positivity! 🤩🐂 🤙 Your determination lights the way and proves that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible. You inspire us all—keep shining bright! Let’s hear it for these rising stars—drop a clap, heart, or fire emoji in the comments to show your love and support!👏💙🔥 #TOROPride #StudentChampions #KeepShining

🎉🏆 Big news, Toros! 🏆🎉 We are beyond proud to announce that Arlyn Ramos, our Cigarroa High School senior and #1 girls' singles tennis player, has officially been accepted to Texas Lutheran University! Not only that—she has also signed her letter of intent to play tennis for TLU! 🎾👏 Join us as we celebrate Arlyn’s incredible achievement and recognize her hard work on Thursday, April 3rd, at the CHS Library! 📅✨ A huge shoutout to Tennis Coaches Josue Montoya and Coach Raul Salazar for their dedication in guiding our student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level! 🙌💪 Let’s show Arlyn some love in the comments! 🤙💙🐂🤍🎾 #ProudToros #CHSTennis #TLUBound #NextLevel

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 shout-out goes to Mr. Jose Barrera for receiving the "Take the Bull by the Horns Award!" 🐂🎉🏅 🎉 March Teachers of the Month 🎉 ⭐️ Ms. Selina Peña (English Department) ⭐️ Ms. Elisa Dominguez (Math Department) ⭐️ Mr. Arturo Garcia (Science Department) ⭐️ Mr. Juan Esparza (Social Studies Department) ⭐️Ms. Esmeralda Uresti (Special Education Department) ⭐️ Sgt. Gilberto Gonzalez (Electives Department) ⭐️ Ms. Diana Cantu (CTE Department) ⭐️ Ms. Maricela Arzola Paraprofessional of the Month 🎉We also congratulate our outstanding educators and administrator nominees who will represent Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School at the District and City of Laredo Awards:🎉 ⭐️Ms. Rosamaria Barrera, Golden Apple Award Nominee ⭐️ Ms. Yvonne Perez, Laredo Chamber of Commerce School Bell Award Nominee ⭐️ Dr. Rocio Lopez, LISD Professional of the Year Nominee ⭐️Ms. Irma Lopez, LISD Teacher of the Year Nominee ⭐️ Ms. Anna Nañez, LISD Clerical Paraprofessional of the Year Nominee ⭐️ Mr. Rolando Arriaga, Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year Nominee #SomosToros 💙🐂🤙🎉 📚 This celebration was hosted at the CHS Library. 📚🎉

Congratulations 🎉 to our talented artist and exceptional student, Minerva Rivera, for being awarded Best Art at the 15th Annual Rio Research Roundup! 🎨🖼️ She competed against high schools from Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. We are extremely proud of her achievements, vision, and passion for both science and art. 👏We would also like to give a shout-out to Minerva's science teacher, Mr. Arturo Garcia, for his guidance and support! #SomosToros💙🐂

Hello, Toro Family! Let’s celebrate National Library Week from March 31 to April 4! See the attached "National Library Week Activities" flyer. Additionally, let’s take a moment to appreciate our wonderful CHS Librarian, Ms. Sosa, and Library Assistant, Ms. Sanchez, for their dedication to promoting reading and bringing books to life at Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School! 📚🤩🎪

A huge shoutout to our Cigarroa HS Campus Parent Advisory Committee! 🙌 Thank you for your dedication and collaboration during our Annual Spring Consultation C-PAC meeting. Your input in sharing ideas and helping review and revise our campus Policy and Compact is invaluable. We truly appreciate your service—you're making a difference! 💙

Best wishes to our Toro Orchestra on their upcoming UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest! 🎶🎼🐂

A huge THANK YOU to all the parents and guardians who joined us for this month’s Parent Session, sponsored by the Toro Team Liaisons! It was a truly meaningful experience as we reflected on the powerful journey of our scholars as they graduate at every level. 🎓 A special shoutout to Mr. Carlos Rene Ramirez for delivering an inspiring presentation—Mil Gracias! Our attendees also enjoyed delicious treats prepared by our talented CHS Culinary Arts students.🙌🎉 We’d also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Jaime and Didi Landa from ATEX Services for their generous support in making this session a success!💙 Together, we create a strong, supportive community for our students. See you at the next session!

It's today! Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on communication and collaboration with all stakeholders! *Q&A to follow session* NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced -- ¡Es hoy! Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y habla sobre el plan estratégico de LISD sobre comunicación y colaboración con toda la Comunidad! Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session. NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.

🚨 TORO Family, You’re Invited! ☕🎉 Join us for "Coffeehouse Wednesday" on April 2nd at 10:30 a.m. at the Student Center, Room 114! 🏫✨ Hosted by Texas A&M International University—Office of Career Services, this special event will feature Mr. Armando Molina—our proud Principal of Dr. Leo G. Cigarroa High School—as the guest speaker! 🎤 Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an inspiring leader, connect with fellow TOROs, and enjoy some great coffee! ☕🔥 Check out the flyer for more details. Tag your friends and spread the word! 📢👥 #TOROFamily #CoffeehouseWednesday #TAMIU #Leadership #Networking

🎉 Congratulations to our Techy Toro Teacher Leaders and our amazing Librarian for winning a $25 Target Gift Card and a special Goody Bag! 🏆👏 Your dedication and hard work make a difference every day—thank you for Leading the Way with Instructional Technology! 💻💡📚 ✨Congratulations to: ⭐️Mr. Michel Ochoa ⭐️Ms. Patricia Sosa ⭐️Mr. Juan Ramirez ⭐️Mr. Arturo Ramirez Coronado #TechyToro #TeacherAppreciation #WellDeserved

Congratulations to our Cigarroa High School student, Jedidiah Fipps for earning 3rd place at the District 35-A competition in Roma, TX, and advancing to the regional competition in Spelling and Vocabulary! Jedidiah, you make us TORO Proud! 👏🐂🎉

A huge thank you to our amazing students, teachers, and staff for making a life-saving impact at the CHS Blood Drive! Your generosity can save up to three lives—every drop truly counts! #SomosToros💙🐂🩸💉

🎉 A huge #SomosToros shout-out to Dr. Cordova and the CHS English Department for being the FIRST to achieve 100% completion of their Technology Professional Development hours! 🙌👏 💡 Your dedication to innovation and teamwork is truly inspiring! 📚🍎 No matter how you slice it, our TEACHERS are simply AMAZING! Thank you for Leading the Way in Instructional Technology! 🚀📱 #ThankATeacher #TechSavvy #CHSExcellence

Reminder! Join Laredo ISD's Superintendent and Board of Trustees for Community Chats! Connect, chat, and discuss LISD's strategic plan on communication and collaboration with all stakeholders! *Q&A to follow session* NOTE: Clear bag policy enforced -- Acompañanos en nuestras Charlas Comunitarias junto al superintendente y miembros de la mesa directiva de LISD. ¡Ven y conectate, platica, y habla sobre el plan estratégico de LISD sobre comunicación y colaboración con toda la Comunidad! Tendremos preguntas y respuestas terminando la session. NOTA: Se aplicará la políza de bolsas transparentes.