Hector J. Garcia Early College High School

The GECHS Class of 2026 concluded their “Last First Week” with Senior Sunrise on Friday, August 15.

The launch of the Drive Sames for Education Perfect Attendance Incentive Program took place yesterday, August 14. Now celebrating its 13th year, Sames proudly maintains its generous support for this initiative, recognizing students for their commitment to achieving perfect attendance. Students will have the opportunity to drive off in a brand-new 2026 Chevrolet Trax on Graduation Day! GECHS Phoenix proudly participated in this event, Go Phoenix! #PhoenixPride #AttendanceMatters

Laredo’s combined law enforcement officials including Laredo ISD Police Departments, in conjunction with the City of Laredo Police Department, the Webb County Sheriff’s Office, and the Constable’s Office reminded the public about school bus safety, speed limits and the use of electronic devices while driving in school zones. Monday, August 11, is the first day of class for Laredo ISD.

Picture Day for 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, as well as faculty and staff, is set for August 20, 2025.. For additional details, please refer to the flyer.

Devices are not allowed to be used during the school hours. Please see Flyer for more information.

Class of 2026, Picture Dates: August 4, 5, & 7. Please complete the form sent to your LISD email to schedule your senior picture appointment.

2025-2026 Schedule Pickup Dates

Congratulations to Sara Contreras, Alberto Vargas, and Yvana Guzman for their outstanding participation in the Educators Rising National Conference and Competition! A special recognition goes to Sara Contreras, who secured 2nd place in the Lesson Planning and Delivery—Spanish category, and Alberto Vargas, who advanced to the semi-finals in the Lesson Planning and Delivery—CTE. This prestigious conference, held in Orlando, Florida, aimed to empower the leaders of tomorrow, as emphasized by Educators Rising. All three students deserve a heartfelt round of applause for their dedication, professionalism, and passion for education. They proudly represented GECHS and LISD at the national level, competing alongside over 3,600 exceptional students from across the United States. This accomplishment is truly remarkable! #PhoenixPride #EducatorsRising #TAFE Sara Contreras, Lesson Planning and Delivery—Spanish, 2nd place award Yvana Guzman, Public Speaking Alberto Vargas, Lesson Planning and Delivery—CTE, advanced to semi-finals Ms. Effie Maldonado, TAFE Sponsor

We wish our TAFE students the best of luck at Nationals in Orlando, Florida! #PhoenixPride

📅✏️ The countdown is on! LISD’s Back-to-School Guide is your go-to for everything you need to start the 2025–2026 school year strong, from calendars and supplies to dress code reminders! View the full guide here: https://5il.co/3k3hz #BackToSchoolwithLISD #lisdistheplacetobe #levelupyoureducation #lisdleadingtheway

Congratulations to the following students for completing their CTE Internship: Estefany Gomez, Nirali Davila, Sofia Madrigal, and Caleb Benavidez. #PhoenixPride

Congratulations to Yvana Guzman, a rising Senior at Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, for completing the Subiendo Academy Leadership Program at University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business. Yvana was selected from over 700 applicants across the state of Texas and was one of only five students representing our city—alongside outstanding peers from St. Augustine High School, John B. Alexander High School, and Julieta & Frank Staggs Academy. The Subiendo: Academy for Rising Leaders is a prestigious five-day intesive program that empowers high-achieving Texas high school students through hands-on learning in business, leadership, and problem-solving. Students explored critical topics in healthcare, energy/environment, and education, attended leadership workshops, and competed in a real-world case challenge. Yvana stands out for her exceptional public speaking skills, Her natural ability to communicate ideas effectively and the coaching she's received throughout her participation in UIL Congressional Debate makes her a strong leader and team collaborator. Yvana’s participation demonstrates her dedication, excellence, and bright future. Congratulations to Yvana on this incredible achievement!

Congratulations to the following two GECHS students who got certified in CSWA SolidWorks. Thank you, Mr. Ramirez Coronado, Engineering Design-Staff teacher, L. G. Cigarroa H S-Sabas Perez Early College H S (CHS_SPECHS) #PhoenixPride Marely Ramos Daniel Davis

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Students from GECHS are diligently engaged in the State Government course at TAMIU. #PhoenixPride #DustDevil

Incoming 9th graders at GECHS are creating test-taking superheroes in Mrs. S. Villanueva's class. #PhoenixPride

Reminder: Garcia Early College graduation is May 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Doors will open at 8:45 am. Those attending read the information below. Please check the list of prohibited items and review the clear bag policy below before attending the event. This will help ensure a smooth and quick entry to the venue. Thank you.

Congratulations to Garcia Early College High School's Melina Hernandez for being named LISD 2025 May Student of the Month. To read about LISD's other May Student of the Month recipients please click on the SOTM banner on LISD's website. The SOTM Program is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union and Chick-Fil-A Marketplace.