Huge congratulations to VMT Art students Marleny Perez and Zoe Barrientos for shining bright at this year’s 63rd Annual Laredo Fair Art Showcase! Your talent, creativity, and hard work truly stood out, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Marleny earned 2nd Place in Painting for her vibrant watercolor piece, and Zoe earned 8th Place in Black & White for her stunning graphite drawing. Both artists are under the direction of Mrs. Clarissa Visarra. Amazing work, Marleny and Zoe, thank you for representing VMT so well!


Featuring group ensembles and student choreography in jazz, contemporary, commercial dance, and dance covers.
Parents of student performers are welcome, we can’t wait to see you there!
📅 February 24, 2026 | ⏰ 10 AM & 3 PM

👏Congratulations to our VMT All-State Musicians on their outstanding performances at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention!
Earning a place at TMEA is one of the highest honors a student musician can achieve in Texas, and today, our students rose to the occasion with excellence, professionalism, and heart. Their talent and countless hours of preparation were evident in every note performed.
We are incredibly proud of the way they represented VMT and our community on this prestigious stage. Bravo to our phenomenal musicians, dedicated directors, and supportive families who helped make this achievement possible!🎶

🗓 Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ Early release at 1:45 PM
🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026
📚 No classes – our incredible staff will be sharpening their skills at professional development!
⚔️ Gladiators return on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Thank you for your strength, dedication, and Gladiator spirit every single day! 💪🔥
VMT – Hard Work. Dedication.
¡Atención Gladiadores y familias de VMT! 💙⚔️
🗓 Jueves, 19 de febrero de 2026
⏰ Salida temprana a la 1:45 PM
🗓 Viernes, 20 de febrero de 2026
📚 No habrá clases – ¡nuestro increíble personal estará perfeccionando sus habilidades en desarrollo profesional!
⚔️ Los Gladiadores regresan el lunes, 23 de febrero de 2026.
¡Gracias por demostrar fuerza, dedicación y espíritu Gladiador todos los días! 💪🔥
VMT – Trabajo duro. Dedicación.




Regina Loa was named High School Grand Champion and earned 1st Place in the Drawing, Color category. In addition to receiving a $500 award, her winning artwork will be featured in the Silent Auction at the Webb County Pavilion on February 28, 2026.
Regina has been mentored by Mrs. Berrios, whose guidance and dedication continue to open doors for students to showcase their talents within our community. A sincere thank you to Mrs. Berrios for creating meaningful opportunities that allow our students to grow and shine.
Congratulations, Regina! Your creativity, hard work, and passion truly stand out. VMT is incredibly proud of you!

Join us on February 12th at 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM in the VMT Auditorium for a special performance presented by Ms. Leyendecker’s students. Parents of performers are warmly welcomed to attend and celebrate their student’s hard work and dedication. We look forward to seeing you there!


Get ready for a little extra sunshine, Gladiators! We have an early release scheduled for all students on Thursday, February 19, 2026. 🎒 🏠
Make sure to mark your calendars so you are ready for pickup:
High School Students (VMT): 1:45 PM
Middle School Students: 1:30 PM
Elementary School Students: 1:00 PM
Don’t worry! Our Child Nutrition Program will still be providing yummy breakfast and lunch for all students before dismissal! 🍎🥪
✨ ¡Atención Familias de los Gladiadores de VMT! ✨
¡Prepárense para un poquito más de tiempo libre, Gladiadores! Tenemos una salida temprana programada para todos los estudiantes el jueves 19 de febrero de 2026. 🎒 🏠
Asegúrense de marcar sus calendarios para que estén listos para la recogida:
Estudiantes de Preparatoria (VMT): 1:45 PM
Estudiantes de Secundaria: 1:30 PM
Estudiantes de Primaria: 1:00 PM
¡No se preocupen! ¡Nuestro Programa de Nutrición Infantil seguirá brindando ricos desayunos y almuerzos para todos los estudiantes antes de la salida! 🍎🥪


As we prepare to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 13, we want to ensure a safe and smooth day for all students and staff. Laredo ISD has shared important guidelines for Valentine’s Day deliveries across all campuses.
🌸 Delivery Window:
Valentine gifts (flowers, balloons, candy, etc.) will only be accepted during the morning hours.
• Elementary: 8:00–11:00 a.m.
• Middle School: 8:15–11:15 a.m.
• High School: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
📦 Important Reminders:
• Deliveries must be dropped off at designated tables monitored by campus staff
• Only campus personnel may deliver items to students
• No singing telegrams
• All food items must be store-bought
• Gifts must be clearly labeled with the student’s name, teacher, and grade
• Balloon and flower arrangements must go home at the end of the school day
These protocols help us keep our campuses safe while still allowing students to enjoy the celebration. Thank you for your cooperation and support! 💖

🏆 Student Winners
✨ Animations, 1st Place: Madelyn Marchan
📸 Photography, 1st Place: Alan Garcia Ramirez
📸 Photography, 2nd Place: Destiny Cardenas & Christine Vasquez
📰 Electronic Publication, 1st Place: April Castillo Villarreal, Alberto Castañeda, Nora Mendoza & Edge Medina
🎨 Digital Art, 1st Place: Marlene Palomo
🎬 Video Production, 2nd Place: Joshua Garcia, Daniel Vasquez, David Carillo & Joe Mendez
A sincere thank you to our teachers, Mr. Leopoldo Arispe, Mrs. Brooke Berrios, Mr. Marco Gonzalez, Mrs. Joanne Valdez, Mrs. Clarissa Visarra, and Mr. Joshua Wolfe, for their guidance, mentorship, and continued support of our students. A special thank you to our Tech Expo sponsors, Mrs. Joanne Valdez and Mrs. Clarissa Visarra, for helping facilitate this experience and making these opportunities possible for our Gladiators.
💙 Congratulations to all our winners, your hard work truly paid off!

Mrs. Garcia is dedicated to creating a welcoming, organized, and inviting space where our Gladiators can read, study, and explore. Her efforts help make the VMT Library a favorite place for students to learn, discover new books, and feel supported throughout the school day.
Her care, consistency, and behind the scenes support make a positive difference for both students and staff every day. Thank you, Mrs. Garcia, for your commitment and service to our VMT family. We are proud to celebrate you!

🎉 Congratulations to our VMT January Teachers of the Month, Mrs. Brooke Berrios and Mrs. Clarissa Visarra! VMT proudly celebrates two outstanding educators whose dedication and creativity continue to open doors for our students every day.
Mrs. Berrios consistently provides meaningful artistic opportunities for her students, encouraging them to showcase their talents through local and regional art competitions where they build confidence and real world experience. Mrs. Visarra creates memorable, hands on learning experiences through collaboration and community connections, including this year’s partnership with Kawas Elementary students, creating unforgettable moments that inspire both creativity and mentorship.
Together, their passion, leadership, and commitment to student growth truly reflect the spirit of excellence that defines our campus.
💙 Thank you both for the care, time, and heart you pour into our Gladiators each day. We are proud to celebrate you! 💙


They continue to grow their skills, support one another, and represent VMT with pride and professionalism. Their effort and passion truly reflect the excellence we strive for as Gladiators.
💙 We are incredibly proud of you and all that you accomplish. Keep defining the standard, Gladiators! 💙




Funds raised from the Golf Tournament will benefit scholarships for deserving graduating seniors from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Raymond and Tirza Martin High School, J.W. Nixon High School, and Dr. Leonides Cigarroa High School
We are continuing to seek sponsors and teams for the tournament. If you need more information on being sponsor or want to register a team, please contact Bobby Trevino at rwtrevino@laredoisd.org or by phone at 273-1732.

Thank you to our teachers and Dr. Elsa Barron for their time, with special thanks to Mr. Mark Webber for traveling to participate in the Texas Medal of Arts Awards photo.

We truly hope every student, every staff member, and every member of our wonderful community had an incredible time recharging, relaxing, and making beautiful, cozy memories with loved ones. You all deserve that much-needed rest! 😴
We have missed your energy and the wonderful spirit you bring to our hallways! Our campus feels quiet without you, and we are counting down the minutes until we hear the laughter and see the learning begin again!
🗓️ School Resumes on:
MONDAY, JANUARY 12th
Please make sure those backpacks are packed and those alarms are set! Let's jump into the new semester ready to shine! We simply cannot wait to see you all back on campus! Get ready for a fabulous year ahead! 🚀📚
¡Ay, qué rápido pasa el tiempo! Aunque nos encantó saber que todos estaban descansando, ¡las increíbles vacaciones de invierno están llegando oficialmente a su fin! 😭➡️🤩
¡Esperamos de corazón que cada estudiante, cada miembro del personal y cada miembro de nuestra maravillosa comunidad haya tenido un tiempo increíble para recargar energías, relajarse y crear recuerdos hermosos y acogedores con sus seres queridos! ¡Todos merecen ese descanso tan necesario! 😴
¡Hemos extrañado su energía y el maravilloso espíritu que traen a nuestros pasillos! Nuestro campus se siente tranquilo sin ustedes, ¡y estamos contando los minutos para escuchar las risas y ver cómo comienza el aprendizaje de nuevo!
🗓️ La Escuela Se Reanuda el:
LUNES, 12 DE ENERO
¡Por favor, asegúrense de que esas mochilas estén listas y esas alarmas estén configuradas! ¡Saltemos al nuevo semestre listos para brillar! ¡Simplemente no podemos esperar a verlos a todos de vuelta en el campus! ¡Prepárense para un año fabuloso! 🚀📚

The VMT Administration and faculty wish all our students, staff, families, and community a truly Happy and Successful New Year!
We hope you had a relaxing and joyful holiday season. Now, let's gear up for a fantastic 2026!
Reminder: School resumes on Monday, January 12th. We are excited to welcome everyone back to campus!
We can't wait to see all the great things we will accomplish together this semester. See you soon! 🚀
¡Feliz Año Nuevo, Familia VMT! 🥳
¡La Administración y el profesorado de VMT les desean a todos nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y comunidad un Feliz y Exitoso Año Nuevo!
Esperamos que hayan tenido unas fiestas relajantes y alegres. ¡Ahora, preparémonos para un 2026 fantástico!
Recordatorio: La escuela se reanuda el lunes 12 de enero. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida de nuevo al campus!
¡Estamos ansiosos por ver todas las grandes cosas que lograremos juntos este semestre! ¡Nos vemos pronto! 🚀

As the seasons change and the year comes to a close, the VMT Administration and faculty want to send our warmest wishes and sincere season's greetings to our incredible students, dedicated staff, families, and valued community members.
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and partnership that make VMT such a strong and dynamic place to learn. We truly appreciate the sparkle ✨ everyone brings to our campus!
May your Happy Holidays be filled with well-deserved rest, joy, and laughter as you celebrate with loved ones. We wish you a peaceful 🕊️ New Year, and for those who celebrate, a Merry Christmas!
We look forward to seeing your bright faces when school resumes on January 12th! Enjoy your break! ❄️
¡Felices Fiestas de Parte de VMT! 🎁✨
A medida que cambian las estaciones y el año llega a su fin, la Administración y el profesorado de VMT desean enviar nuestros más cálidos deseos y sinceros saludos de temporada a nuestros increíbles estudiantes, personal dedicado, familias y valiosos miembros de la comunidad.
Gracias por su arduo trabajo, dedicación y colaboración que hacen de VMT un lugar de aprendizaje tan fuerte y dinámico. ¡Realmente apreciamos la chispa ✨ que cada uno aporta a nuestro campus!
¡Que sus Felices Fiestas estén llenas de merecido descanso, alegría y risas mientras celebran con sus seres queridos! Les deseamos un Año Nuevo pacífico 🕊️, y para aquellos que celebran, ¡una Feliz Navidad!
¡Esperamos ver sus rostros radiantes cuando la escuela se reanude el 12 de enero! ¡Disfruten sus vacaciones! ❄️

As we wrap up an incredible semester filled with creativity, talent, and dedication, we want to thank our students and staff for making VMT shine so brightly. You continue to amaze us with your artistic passion and Gladiator spirit every single day! ✨
Winter Break is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most. Whether you are practicing your craft, performing for family, or simply enjoying a cozy break at home, we hope your days are filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. 🎁✨
📅 Winter Break: December 22 to January 9
📚 Classes Resume: Monday, January 12, 2026
To our wonderful VMT families, thank you for your constant support and encouragement. We are excited to welcome everyone back in 2026 for even more performances, productions, innovation, and success. 💫
Warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday season. Happy Winter Break from VMT, where our Gladiators continue to create, inspire, and achieve greatness! ✨🎄
Felices Fiestas, Gladiadores de VMT. ❄️🎻🎨🎭💪
Al terminar este semestre lleno de creatividad, talento y dedicación, queremos agradecer a nuestros estudiantes y personal por hacer que VMT brille cada día. Nos inspiran con su pasión artística y su espíritu de Gladiador. ✨
Las Vacaciones de Invierno son el momento perfecto para descansar, recargar energía y disfrutar de lo que más importa. Ya sea practicando su talento, compartiendo presentaciones con la familia o disfrutando de un descanso acogedor en casa, esperamos que sus días estén llenos de alegría, risas y el espíritu de la temporada. 🎁✨
📅 Vacaciones de Invierno: 22 de diciembre a 9 de enero
📚 Clases se reanudan: lunes 12 de enero de 2026
A nuestras familias de VMT, gracias por su apoyo continuo y por creer en el talento de nuestros Gladiadores. Estamos listos para recibirlos en el 2026 con más presentaciones, producciones, innovación y éxito. 💫
Les deseamos una hermosa temporada festiva. Felices Vacaciones de Invierno de parte de VMT, donde nuestros Gladiadores continúan creando, inspirando y alcanzando la grandeza. ✨🎄


