Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School

📢 Lamar Middle School Lions: 2026-2027 Registration & Schedule Pick-Up! 🦁
It’s time to break barriers, Lions! M. B. Lamar Middle School is gearing up for the 2026-2027 school year, and we want to make sure you are ready for day one. Check out the schedule below to find out when to come by for registration and schedule pick-ups.

📅 Weekly Schedule (1:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Monday, August 3: 8th Graders & New Students (All Grades)

Tuesday, August 4: 7th Graders & New Students (All Grades)

Wednesday, August 5: CLOSED (Call campus for availability) & New Students (All Grades)

Thursday, August 6: 6th Graders & New Students (All Grades)

Friday, August 7: Make-Up Day & New Students (All Grades)

📝 Annual Registration Requirements / Requisitos Anuales
Please bring the following documents with you to complete your registration:

Proof of Address / Comprobante de domicilio: Utility Bill: Water, Light, or Gas ONLY / Recibo de agua, luz o gas ÚNICAMENTE.

Immunization Record / Cartilla o registro de vacunación

Birth Certificate / Acta de nacimiento

Social Security Card / Tarjeta de Seguro Social (If applicable / Si aplica)

Valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas I.D. / Licencia de conducir de Texas vigente o identificación de Texas

Report Card / STAAR Results / Boleta de calificaciones / Resultados de STAAR: (For new students only / Solo para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso)

📞 Questions or More Information?
For campus-specific questions, please contact the Lamar Middle School front office. For district inquiries, you can call Cindy Dominguez, Director of Guidance & Counseling, at 956-273-1861.

🌐 District Website: www.laredoisd.org

🥎 Softball Camp Opportunity! 🥎 Looking to improve your game this summer? Nixon High School is hosting a Softball Camp for students entering 3rd through 9th grade! This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced coaches, and have fun with fellow athletes. 📅 July 1 🕣 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 📍 Nixon High School 💲 $20 Participants should bring their own glove, softball bat, and helmet. See the flyer below for registration information. We hope to see you on the field! 💚🥎

For the better part of a year, the dedicated kids in our Art Club and Art Camp crew have poured their hearts, energy, and creativity into this massive Fine Arts ground mural at M. B. Lamar Middle.

Watching these students collaborate week after week, problem-solve, and take total ownership of such a huge project has been absolutely inspiring. Every brushstroke represents their teamwork, patience, and school pride.

A huge thank you to our art teacher, Ms. S. Trowbridge, for sponsoring and guiding them along the way but the biggest round of applause goes to the students who worked so hard to leave their mark.

Walk proud, Lamar Lions! You earned it. 🦁🎭🎷🖌️

A few of our amazing Lion educators are spending part of their summer representing M. B. Lamar Middle School at the WeTeach AI Conference in Austin! 💚🦁💚 These dedicated educators are already preparing for the 2026–2027 school year by learning new ways to use Artificial Intelligence to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. From innovative instructional strategies to cutting-edge technology tools, they are bringing back ideas that will help our students learn, create, and succeed. 🤖📚✨ We are proud of our teachers for investing in their professional growth and for always looking for new ways to support our Lions. The future is bright at M. B. Lamar, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead! 💚🦁💻

💚💛 Future Mustangs, get ready to make a splash! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ The Nixon Freshmen Swim Camp is the perfect opportunity for incoming swimmers to sharpen their skills, build endurance, and learn from a program with a proud tradition of success! 📅 June 15–26 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 LISD Pool, 2400 San Bernardo Participants will focus on: ✔️ Stroke refinement ✔️ Conditioning drills ✔️ Competitive swimming techniques ✔️ Starts and turns ✔️ Becoming part of the Gold Standard tradition 📣 Join the team and get a head start on the season! For more information, use Remind code @nixonsw. 💚💛 Forever Green and Gold!🐎🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

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.

👏🦁 Congratulations to Princess Tumarao for being selected as M. B. Lamar’s representative for the LULAC Scholar of the Year recognition! Princess has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to excellence. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishments and honored to have her represent M. B. Lamar in this prestigious recognition. Keep shining, Princess! Your Lion family is cheering you on! 💚🤍

🏐🦁 Calling All Future Lions! 🦁🏐 Are you an incoming 6th grader ready to serve, set, and spike? Join us for the M.B. Lamar Middle School Volleyball Tryouts and show us what you’ve got! 📅 Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Laredo Unity VB 5805 E. Saunders, Unit 7 ✅ Wear athletic clothes 💧 Bring plenty of water 💵 Tryout Fee: $20 For more information, text Coach K. Rodriguez at (361) 231-0550. We can’t wait to meet our future Lion volleyball players! Come ready to compete, have fun, and take the first step toward an exciting season. 💚🏐 Lion Pride starts here! 🦁💚

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Ms. San Juanita Gonzalez! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to announce that our very own Ms. San Juanita Gonzalez has been officially recognized as the Top User of Flocabulary among all middle school teachers in our district! 🏆📚

Ms. Gonzalez consistently goes above and beyond to bring learning to life, using creative and engaging tools to help our students succeed. Thank you for your dedication, innovation, and passion for education, Ms. Gonzalez. You truly embody the spirit of excellence!

Let’s hear it for her, Lions! 🦁💚✨

💚🦁 The Lions are celebrating a very special member of our M. B. Lamar family! 🦁💚 Congratulations to our incredible school nurse, Mrs. Wise, on her well-deserved retirement and on being recognized as Nurse of the Year! 🏆👩‍⚕️✨ Mrs. Wise has cared for our students with so much compassion, patience, and love throughout the years. Whether she was comforting a student, supporting staff, or always being there with a smile, she made our campus a better place every single day. Her dedication to the health and well-being of our Lion family has left a lasting impact that will never be forgotten. 💚 Thank you, Mrs. Wise, for the countless lives you’ve touched and for the heart you poured into M. B. Lamar. We wish you nothing but happiness, relaxation, and beautiful new adventures in retirement! 🌟💐

📣 Lamar Girls Athletics: Summer Workouts Schedule! ☀️
Calling all incoming 7th and 8th-grade girls who plan on competing in sports next school year! It’s time to outwork the competition this summer.

Below is the official schedule for our summer workout sessions. Mark your calendars!

🗓️ Weekly Schedule
Workouts run Monday through Thursday on the following weeks:

Week 1: May 25 – May 28

Week 2: June 1 – June 4

Week 3: July 20 – July 23

Week 4: July 27 – July 30

⏰ Daily Times & Activities
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Cross Country 🏃‍♀️

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Strength & Conditioning / Volleyball & Basketball Open Gym 🏋️‍♀️🏀🏐

🚨 CRITICAL REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE 🚨
You MUST have a current physical on file to step onto the floor or field. > * The physical must be dated after May 1st of this year.

No physical = No participation. No exceptions!

Get those physicals completed and turned in so you don't miss a single day of getting better. Let's work hard this summer, Lady Lions! 🦁💪

Beautifying our school because we are Lion Proud! 🦁💚 Under the direction of Ms. Trowbridge, our students are helping make M. B. Lamar even more beautiful one project at a time! Thank you to everyone putting in the hard work and showing their Lion pride! ✨

We are proud to recognize one of our amazing parent volunteers this school year! 💚✨ A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Lopez for her time, dedication, and continued support of our students and campus at M. B. Lamar Middle School 🐾📚💚 Parents, we would love to have YOU join our volunteer team! 🙌✨ Don’t forget to sign up for the 2026–2027 school year. Your support truly makes a difference on our campus! 💚📣😊

🌟 GET YOUR YEARBOOK NOW! 🌟
Don't miss out on capturing this year's unforgettable memories! From favorite events to special moments with friends, the yearbook is the perfect keepsake to look back on for years to come. 🥰📖

💰 Special Price: Only $75 (USD)
💵 Payment: Cash Only
📍 Where to Buy: Pick up at the front office

⚠️ Note: Yearbooks are available while supplies last, so make sure to bring your cash to the front office soon to secure your copy!

Let's look back on an amazing school year together. Take good care of your keepsakes and enjoy the memories they hold! ✨🎓

M. B. Lamar Middle School is proud to recognize Lily Gallegos as our Lion representative for the KGNS Student of the Year! Lily exemplifies excellence through her leadership, dedication, character, and commitment to success both in and out of the classroom. She truly represents the pride and spirit of M. B. Lamar, and we are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished. Congratulations, Lily, on this outstanding honor! Your M. B. Lamar family is cheering you on every step of the way! 🦁💚

Parents and Guardians,

The wait is over! We are incredibly excited to announce that yearbooks will be distributed to students TODAY, May 20th.

Yearbooks are a special keepsake filled with memories from this school year, and we want to ensure they stay safe. Please remind your children of these important guidelines as they receive theirs today:

Label it immediately: Students should write their names on the inside cover right away to help identify ownership if it gets misplaced.

Keep track of it: Please note that teachers and staff are not responsible for lost or misplaced yearbooks.

We encourage everyone to take good care of their yearbooks and enjoy reflecting on a wonderful year!

☀️ Hello Summer, Lions! 🦁
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of the final school bell calling! 🔔

Friday, May 22nd marks our official last day of school, and what an absolutely incredible year it has been. To our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive families: you have poured so much heart, hard work, and Lion Pride into this year. Now, it’s time to celebrate everything we’ve accomplished together! 🎓✨

"A Lion's strength isn't just in the classroom... it's also knowing when to pause, relax, and soak up the sunshine." 💛

We love our Lions so much and are incredibly proud of the growth we've seen in every single one of you this year. Have a wonderful, safe, and restful summer break. We can't wait to see your bright smiles back on campus next term! 🌴🏖️