Christopher M. Macdonell Elementary School

Checkmate! LISD’s named its top chess players after a fierce competition this past Saturday at the LISD PAC in the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center. The LISD Fine Arts Department hosted an All-Star Chess Tournament for the district’s All-Star chess players. The top 10 winners were recognized with either a trophy or medal for their accomplishments.

Laredo ISD recognized its Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year and Clerical and Instructional Paraprofessional of the Year nominees during the district’s Employee of the Year Banquet which was held at the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Center.

Huge congratulations are in order for our incredible Macdonell Elementary Hawks who competed in the 2026 Laredo ISD Elementary Track & Field Showcase! Our athletes hit the track with unmatched energy, showing the entire district what Hawk Pride 🏆

Macdonell Elementary would like to thank our administrative superstars!🌟 You are the heartbeat of our office, and we are so grateful for everything you do to support our collective success. Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟

Mrs. Ancira’s class demonstrated their wonderful talent by creating BEAUTIFUL pieces of art!!!

🍎 Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🍎
Macdonell Elementary would like to give a big shout-out to our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Vanessa Palumbo!
We truly appreciate everything you do for our students, staff, and families. From your tireless dedication to your daily hard work, you make our school a better place to learn and grow every single day.
Thank you for leading with heart and keeping our school running smoothly! 🌟

Early Release April 3rd, 2026

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.

🚨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

A Big Thank you to all our Community Members for inspiring our Hawk students!
#MacdonellElementary #CareerDay

🎶 Big Round of Applause for our Macdonell Hawk Stars! 🎶

Thank you to Music Teacher, Mr. Carillo and our incredible Hawk students who took the stage today for the Breakfast Singing Contest! 🏆✨Their hard work and effort were on full display! Hawk pride was loud and clear today! 🎤👏

Big thanks to LISD Child Nutrition Program and Mr. Cuellar for yesterday's Tasting Test Event here at Macdonell Elementary! 🌮🥗 Our students had the opportunity to sample upcoming menu items and provide direct feedback through taste-test surveys!📋🍎
#ChildNutritionprogram #LISDistheplacetobe

Support Macdonell Elementary by joining us on McTeacher's Night!

Congratulations to our 2nd Grade Lady Hawks Basketball Team on their WIN tonight!!! 🏆
Our Lady Hawks beat Milton with a score of 4-2!
They are coached by Mrs. Lucio and Ms. Palacios!
You make us PROUD Lady Hawks!!!

Spring Break March 9 - 13

Laredo ISD Special Education Department hosted the 2026 Special Olympics Texas Area 21 opening ceremony and games at historic Shirley Field. Special education students from Laredo ISD, Jim Hogg County ISD, Webb County Consolidated ISD and Zapata County ISD participated in a variety of events. Each student received a medal for every event they participated in.

🦅 Soaring to New Heights at C.M. Macdonell! 🦅
We are thrilled to announce that C.M. Macdonell Elementary has been officially recognized as a 2025 Lone Star Ribbon School! 🌟

This incredible achievement is a testament to the dedication, heart, and tireless work of our amazing teachers, staff and students.

Thank you parents for your unwavering support. Together, we are committed to keeping the spirit of excellence alive!

Once a Hawk, always a Hawk! Watch us soar! 🦅💙💛

#MacdonellElementary #HawkPride #LoneStarRibbonSchool #LaredoISD #AcademicExcellence #SoaringHigh#LISDplacetobe

🎉Congratulations to our Exceptional Employees of the month!!! We are so grateful for all you do for our students and our school! You make us proud!!! 🎉

Lady Hawks get their FIRST WIN!!! Congratulations Girls and Coaches!

We would like to wish our AMAZING SCHOOL COUNSELOR - Mr. Maldonado - a FABULOUS WEEK!!!
Mr. Maldonado wears so many hats every day and is a strong leader at our campus!
We are so grateful for everything you do for our students, teachers and staff!
You make a difference in our lives every day!!!!
HAPPY COUNSELOR'S WEEK!! 🎉