
The Fire Department conducted a presentation for all students on the dangers of Fentanyl.






Happy National Principals Month to Mrs. Taboada and Mrs. Mastee. Thank you for leading our faculty, staff, and students to success. We are #PHOENIXPROUD to have you!


In honor of Attendance Awareness Month, we like to thank Mrs. A. Guajardo for making all those extra phone calls and ensuring that our students are in school every day.


Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to our quite heroes of GECHS! Thank you for making our school SPARKLE! Faculty, staff, and students appreciate everything you do.






Happy National Custodians Appreciation Day


GECHS faculty, staff, and students wore yellow/gold and held a tree-planting ceremony in loving memory of our Mighty Phoenix Camila Menchaca.
We would like to thank Ms. Hernandez, her Student Council for donating the tree, and Mrs. Mendive for organizing this event.











Secondary Family Reading Night, Oct. 12, 2023. Please see flyer for more information.


Progress Reports are available on Skyward today, Wednesday, Sept. 27. Please see flyer for instructions on how to access your child’s report.



Anahi Estrada was recognized as the September Youth of the Month by the United States Border Patrol. Her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Estrada, and brother Pablo, accompanied her for this recognition. #PhoenixPride
Mrs. Taboada, Principal
Ms. Alaniz, Counselor
Ms. Maldonado, Teacher










Garcia Early college hosted the first Superintendent Advisory Council Meeting of the year. GECHS students enjoyed interacting with Cigarroa, Nixon, and Martin high school students. GECHS students then went to Gallegos Elementary and read to students. #LISD/PhoenixPride











Happy IT Professionals Day to Mr. J. Benavides, Ms. E. Maldonado, and Mr. C. Vasquez! Thank you for your endless support with technology and beyond. Our staff and students appreciate all you do! #PhoenixPride


Happy Coordinator Appreciation Week to our CIS Site Coordinator Ms. G. Herrera. Thank you for all the work you do every day for our students! #PhoenixPride


Due to Staff Development, there are no classes for 9th grade students on Friday, Sept. 22. Classes resume regular schedule on Monday, Sept. 25.
TAMIU will have classes this Friday, Sept. 22, for grades 10, 11, and 12. Please see Transportation Schedule.


Congratulations to Hector J. Garcia ECHS for being named the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School for attaining exemplary achievement. Garcia ECHS has received this honor for the second time. Thank you faculty, staff, and students, for all your hard work and dedication. And to the parents for your continuous support. We are Phoenix Proud!











Congratulations to Hector J. Garcia ECHS for being named the 2023 National Blue Ribbon School for attaining exemplary achievement. Garcia ECHS has received this honor for the second time. Thank you faculty, staff, and students, for all your hard work and dedication. And to the parents for your continuous support. We are Phoenix Proud!











Don't forget to join us for for sips, sweets, and jewels! It's a Kendra Scott Gives Back Party Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 7603 San Dario Ave. 20% of proceeds benefit LISD students through the "Coat Them With Love" Project. Shop in store at Kendra Scott and mention LISD or online at kendrascott.com with a special code: GIVEBACK-ETDGP


The Gifted and Talented referral window is now open! Students currently enrolled in K-12th may be referred for the GT Program by parents, teachers, counselors, community members, peers, or themselves. *See flyer for more information.*



Tomorrow: Saturday, September 16, 2023. Join us for our Parent and Family Education Workshop & Community Resource Fair: CELEBRATING OUR FAMILIES AND OUR CULTURE with Guest Speaker ~ Mrs. Patricia Valenzuela.



GECHS held Flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in the morning. #health #flu #PhoenixStrong











Ms. McCann, the ENGL 1301 instructor from TAMIU, answers GECHS junior students' questions about course requirements and essay projects. #PhoenixPride
Mrs. S. Villanueva
