Francisco Farias Elementary School

Falcon Sharp

What an exciting day and week back at school! Our Drone Club officially kicked off today. Go Falcons! 🦅🚀

Today the Texas Education Agency officially announced that Laredo ISD has earned two A’s. The annual ratings show that LISD earned an A in Academic Accountability with a district score of 90. Overall campus ratings for LISD’s 28 schools include 18 A’s and 10 B’s. No LISD campus earned a C or D. LISD also earned an A in finance through their Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating.

See you tomorrow!!

Gearing up for Monday and enjoying the weeks flow! 💃✨

Come say hello! 👋 We're excited to welcome you to Meet the Teacher Night on August 5 from 4-6pm. We can't wait to see you!

🎒Get Ready to Head Back in Style! Join us for the LISD Back-to-School Fair & Style Show—an afternoon filled with fun, fashion, and resources to help families kick off the new school year!

📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 LISD Performing Arts Complex (2400 San Bernardo Ave.)

What to Expect:
✔️ Health Screenings
✔️ FREE Sports Physical Vouchers
✔️ School Readiness Resources
✔️ Back-to-School Fashion Showcase

🎒 Plus, receive a FREE LISD backpack while supplies last!

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible. We can't wait to welcome our LISD families as we kick off another incredible school year together!

#lisdtheplacetobe

SAVE THE DATE! July 21-23. Operation Border Health is scheduled for July 21-23, at the United South 9th Grade campus. Free services will include medical, dental, vision, and mental health services.

📚Library Schedule 📚

🏆 4th PLACE OUT OF THE DISTRICT'S BEST! 🏆
As we close the final chapter on this chess season, Farias Elementary would like to congratulate Isaac Martinez for his spectacular performance at the prestigious Laredo ISD All-Star Tournament! ♟️🏅🔥
This exclusive, invitation-only event was reserved only for the top 100 chess players in the entire district, spanning from elementary all the way through high school. 📈🏫 Competing against the highest caliber of players, Isaac outstandingly captured 4th place! 🤯🥈✨
Isaac, you played with incredible strategy, focus, and determination. 🧠💭💯 You didn't just represent Farias Elementary on the grandest district stage; you made us elite! 🌟👑 The entire Falcon family is so incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. 🦅❤️🙌
Thank you for demonstrating excellence and making our school proud. Way to go, champ! 🏆🦅👑🎉
#FARIASELEMENTARY #LaredoISDchess #StudentExcellence #AllStarChess #Top100 #FalconPride ♟️🦅🔥

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.

📣 Attention Incoming 3rd Graders! 🏀❤️💛 Falcon Basketball Tryouts for the 2026–2027 season are here!

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.

⌨️Have you registered your children? ✍️

❤️To all our Falcon moms, thank you for every sacrifice you’ve made and every ounce of love you’ve given. You’ve shaped our students into the person they are today. ❤️

Huge congratulations to our 2nd Grade Coed Basketball Team!! 🏀🥳🎉 They came out STRONG 💪🔥 and brought home the WIN in the first round of playoffs with an amazing victory!! ❤️💛🦅 Final Score: 6-0

🎉We hope you had a wonderful day, Ms. Ortegon. 🎉