VMT students and Nixon High School students had the opportunity to attend the Webb County Commissioners Court meeting held this morning at Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts.
Students witnessed county government in action and learned more about the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed county officials.
Thank you to Webb County for providing this valuable learning opportunity for our students.
Students witnessed county government in action and learned more about the roles and responsibilities of elected and appointed county officials.
Thank you to Webb County for providing this valuable learning opportunity for our students.
Congratulations to Madelyn Marchan for receiving a Gold Seal Medal for her artwork, If One Remembers to Turn on the Light, today at the 2026 Visual Arts Scholastic Event in San Marcos, Texas.
Today, history was made for Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts. The Gold Seal is the highest honor awarded in visual arts at the state level in Texas, recognizing exemplary student achievement and a standard of excellence through the Texas Art Education Association Visual Art Scholastic Event.
During the 2026 VASE season, 32,456 artworks were judged statewide, with 2,154 advancing to State VASE. Of those state-qualifying works, approximately 151 received the prestigious Gold Seal recognition.
Madelyn’s achievement places her among the top visual art students in the state. Congratulations to Madelyn and her teacher, Mrs. Clarissa Visarra, for continuing to Define the Standard through excellence in the visual arts.
Today, history was made for Vidal M. Treviño School of Communications and Fine Arts. The Gold Seal is the highest honor awarded in visual arts at the state level in Texas, recognizing exemplary student achievement and a standard of excellence through the Texas Art Education Association Visual Art Scholastic Event.
During the 2026 VASE season, 32,456 artworks were judged statewide, with 2,154 advancing to State VASE. Of those state-qualifying works, approximately 151 received the prestigious Gold Seal recognition.
Madelyn’s achievement places her among the top visual art students in the state. Congratulations to Madelyn and her teacher, Mrs. Clarissa Visarra, for continuing to Define the Standard through excellence in the visual arts.
History made today at VMT! Congratulations to Madelyn Marchan for receiving a Gold Seal Medal for her artwork, If One Remembers to Turn on the Light, at the 2026 Visual Arts Scholastic Event in San Marcos, Texas!
Congratulations to Yareni Sandate, winner of the LISD Earth Day Poster Challenge. Her inspiring artwork helped bring awareness to the importance of caring for our environment and loving our planet. We are proud of the way she represented VMT. Special thanks to instructor Mrs. Berrios for encouraging student creativity.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Ms. Imelda Vasquez, our school secretary, and Ms. Laura Garza, our bookkeeper. Your consistency, care, and attention to detail keep our campus running smoothly. We appreciate all that you do for VMT each and every day.
✨ VMT Celebrates Our 2025–2026 Award Nominees ✨
Congratulations to the outstanding members of our VMT team recognized as this year’s award nominees. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to supporting our students and school community do not go unnoticed.
🏆 Teacher of the Year – Clarissa Visarra
🔔 School Bell Award Nominee – Joanne Valdez
🖥️ Clerical-Operational Para-Professional of the Year – Benny Mendiola
🙌 Instructional Support Para-Professional of the Year – Barty Garcia
Thank you for the work you do each day to make VMT a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed. We are proud to celebrate you and the positive impact you make across our campus, as you continue defining the standard at VMT. ✨
Congratulations to the outstanding members of our VMT team recognized as this year’s award nominees. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to supporting our students and school community do not go unnoticed.
🏆 Teacher of the Year – Clarissa Visarra
🔔 School Bell Award Nominee – Joanne Valdez
🖥️ Clerical-Operational Para-Professional of the Year – Benny Mendiola
🙌 Instructional Support Para-Professional of the Year – Barty Garcia
Thank you for the work you do each day to make VMT a place where students can learn, grow, and succeed. We are proud to celebrate you and the positive impact you make across our campus, as you continue defining the standard at VMT. ✨
✨🎶VMT Guitar Studio, congratulations once again!
Mrs. Joanne Valdez was selected as the School Bell Award Nominee for VMT. Mrs. Valdez promotes real-world experiences for her students by providing meaningful opportunities to engage with both the school and local community, including having them cover campus events and performances. Her students also participate in competitions such as Birds of the Brush, L.I.F.E., and the Congressional Art Competition. In addition, she played a key role in bringing VMT students to the Visual Art Scholastic Event for the first time and helped organize a collaboration with the Laredo Cultural District for our students’ first art show with Caminarte. Mrs. Valdez also serves on the Digital Learning and Teaching leadership team. Congratulations, Mrs. Valdez!
✨Congratulations to Mrs. Barty Garcia, VMT’s Instructional Support Para-Professional of the Year! Mrs. Garcia plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and positive environment in our VMT Library, where students feel supported and inspired to learn. Through her dedication, kindness, and commitment to student success, she helps make the library a space where our Gladiators can thrive. We are proud to celebrate her and the impact she makes on our campus each day.👏
✨Congratulations to Mr. Benny Mendiola, VMT’s Clerical-Operational Para-Professional of the Year! Mr. Mendiola wears many hats and is always willing to step in and support wherever needed. As our school registrar, he demonstrates exceptional organization, professionalism, and care in everything he does, ensuring that both students and staff are always supported. His dedication and positive attitude make a lasting impact on our campus. We are truly grateful for all that he does to keep VMT running smoothly.👏
✨Congratulations to Mrs. Clarissa Visarra, our VMT Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Visarra has continuously provided meaningful opportunities for our students to create and share their artwork not only within our school, but throughout the Laredo community. From initiating a collaboration where her students stitched dolls for students at Kawas Elementary, to spearheading VMT’s first participation in VASE, to collaborating with the Laredo Cultural District for our first student art show with Caminarte, these are just a few of the many impactful initiatives she has led. Today, we celebrate her dedication and the lasting impact she makes on her students.👏
🎉Happy National Assistant Principals Week!
At VMT, we are proud to recognize Ms. Rebecca Gonzalez for her outstanding leadership and dedication. She goes above and beyond to support our students and staff, helping our Gladiators succeed every day. Thank you, Ms. Gonzalez, for everything you do!
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Diana Saucedo!
VMT proudly recognizes her as our March Teacher of the Month!
As an English teacher, Mrs. Saucedo is dedicated to ensuring her students’ academic needs are met, providing the support and guidance necessary for their success. She creates a classroom environment where students feel encouraged to grow, think critically, and stay engaged in their learning.
She is also always willing to step in and help wherever needed, showing her commitment not only to her students, but to the entire VMT community.
💙 Thank you, Mrs. Saucedo, for your hard work and dedication. We are proud to celebrate you, Gladiator! 💙
VMT proudly recognizes her as our March Teacher of the Month!
As an English teacher, Mrs. Saucedo is dedicated to ensuring her students’ academic needs are met, providing the support and guidance necessary for their success. She creates a classroom environment where students feel encouraged to grow, think critically, and stay engaged in their learning.
She is also always willing to step in and help wherever needed, showing her commitment not only to her students, but to the entire VMT community.
💙 Thank you, Mrs. Saucedo, for your hard work and dedication. We are proud to celebrate you, Gladiator! 💙
🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Juan Hernandez!
VMT proudly recognizes him as our March Employee of the Month!
As our school nurse, Mr. Hernandez goes above and beyond each day to ensure our students are cared for, safe, and supported. He takes the time to assist every student with patience and professionalism, always willing to go the extra mile when it’s needed most.
His compassion, reliability, and dedication make a meaningful impact on our campus and create a sense of comfort for both students and staff.
💙 Thank you for all that you do for our VMT family. We are proud to celebrate you, Gladiator! 💙
VMT proudly recognizes him as our March Employee of the Month!
As our school nurse, Mr. Hernandez goes above and beyond each day to ensure our students are cared for, safe, and supported. He takes the time to assist every student with patience and professionalism, always willing to go the extra mile when it’s needed most.
His compassion, reliability, and dedication make a meaningful impact on our campus and create a sense of comfort for both students and staff.
💙 Thank you for all that you do for our VMT family. We are proud to celebrate you, Gladiator! 💙
🎉 Congratulations to the VMT March Artists of the Month! 🎉
These outstanding students demonstrate exemplary discipline and dedication in their studies across Music, Dance, Graphic Design, Art, and Radio/TV/Film. They continue to represent VMT with excellence, showing commitment to their craft through creativity, hard work, and consistency. From the classroom to performances and projects, these Gladiators continue to grow their skills, take pride in their work, and set a strong example for their peers. Their effort and passion truly reflect the high standards of our programs.
💙 We are very proud of our Gladiators. Keep defining the standard! 💙
Even though National Library Week just wrapped up, we wanted to make sure we gave a special shout-out to the heart of our library, Ms. Garcia!
Ms. Garcia makes our library such a welcoming place to be. Whether she’s helping you track down that one book you’ve been looking for or just brightening the room with a smile, she makes everything run a little smoother and a lot friendlier.
We’re so lucky to have her on our team. Thank you, Ms. Garcia, for all you do for our students and for making the library such a great spot to hang out and learn! 🌟📖
Ms. Garcia makes our library such a welcoming place to be. Whether she’s helping you track down that one book you’ve been looking for or just brightening the room with a smile, she makes everything run a little smoother and a lot friendlier.
We’re so lucky to have her on our team. Thank you, Ms. Garcia, for all you do for our students and for making the library such a great spot to hang out and learn! 🌟📖
The LISD Office of Communications kindly request your support for our upcoming Annual Belle of the Ball Prom Program. As we prepare for this special occasion, we are collecting formal and semiformal gowns for our young ladies and Tuxedos and sports coats and ties for our young men to provide them with memorable attire for their prom night.
If you have any gently used formal or semiformal dresses, Tuxedos and sports coats and ties that you would like to donate, we would be immensely grateful for your contribution. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students and help make their prom experience truly unforgettable.
If you have any gently used formal or semiformal dresses, Tuxedos and sports coats and ties that you would like to donate, we would be immensely grateful for your contribution. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of our students and help make their prom experience truly unforgettable.
🚨WE'RE AT LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL! REMINDER: OPEN TO ALL LISD SCHOOLS 🚨Registration season is here! Laredo ISD is hosting an Online Registration Fair for the 2026–2027 school year, and we’re here to help every step of the way. Join us for an evening of support, guidance, and easy enrollment for your child.
📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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🚨ESTAMOS EN LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA LAMAR! RECORDATORIO: ABIERTO PARA TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LISD 🚨 ¡La temporada de inscripciones ya llegó! Laredo ISD estará llevando a cabo su Feria de Inscripción en Línea para el ciclo escolar 2026–2027, y estamos aquí para ayudarte en cada paso del proceso. Acompáñanos para recibir apoyo, orientación y completar la inscripción de tu hijo(a) de manera fácil y rápida.
📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Miércoles, 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
#lisdtheplacetobe
📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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🚨ESTAMOS EN LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA LAMAR! RECORDATORIO: ABIERTO PARA TODAS LAS ESCUELAS DE LISD 🚨 ¡La temporada de inscripciones ya llegó! Laredo ISD estará llevando a cabo su Feria de Inscripción en Línea para el ciclo escolar 2026–2027, y estamos aquí para ayudarte en cada paso del proceso. Acompáñanos para recibir apoyo, orientación y completar la inscripción de tu hijo(a) de manera fácil y rápida.
📍 M.B. Lamar Middle School
📅 Miércoles, 1 de abril de 2026
⏰ 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
#lisdtheplacetobe
Mark your calendars for the upcoming holiday weekend! Take this time to relax so we can finish the week strong. ⚔️
Friday, April 3rd: Early Release at 1:45 PM
Monday, April 6th: No Classes (School Closed)
Tuesday, April 7th: Classes Resume
Enjoy your break, Gladiators! See you Tuesday morning. ✨
🛡️ ¡Nación Gladiadora! 🛡️
¡Marquen sus calendarios para el próximo fin de semana festivo! Aprovechen este tiempo para relajarse y terminar la semana con fuerza. ⚔️
Viernes, 3 de abril: Salida temprana a las 1:45 PM
Lunes, 6 de abril: No habrá clases (Escuela cerrada)
Martes, 7 de abril: Se reanudan las clases
¡Disfruten de su descanso, Gladiadores! Nos vemos el martes por la mañana. ✨
Friday, April 3rd: Early Release at 1:45 PM
Monday, April 6th: No Classes (School Closed)
Tuesday, April 7th: Classes Resume
Enjoy your break, Gladiators! See you Tuesday morning. ✨
🛡️ ¡Nación Gladiadora! 🛡️
¡Marquen sus calendarios para el próximo fin de semana festivo! Aprovechen este tiempo para relajarse y terminar la semana con fuerza. ⚔️
Viernes, 3 de abril: Salida temprana a las 1:45 PM
Lunes, 6 de abril: No habrá clases (Escuela cerrada)
Martes, 7 de abril: Se reanudan las clases
¡Disfruten de su descanso, Gladiadores! Nos vemos el martes por la mañana. ✨
Congratulations to Martin High School's David Morales for being named LISD's March Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontic
