🐅 Tiger Focus This Week 🐅 Own the moment. Lock in. 💯 🔒 Monday: Block distractions—handle your business 🔥 Tuesday: Full effort in EVERYTHING you do 🎯 Wednesday: Stay focused—don’t let anything throw you off 🏁 Thursday: Finish strong—no slowing down Eyes forward. Mind sharp. Every rep matters. Let’s go be great, Tigers. 🟢⚫

🍎✨ Teacher of the Month ✨🍎 Latexo ISD is proud to recognize Jessica Cutshall as our Teacher of the Month! Mrs. Cutshall goes above and beyond every single day to support her students and fellow staff. Her dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence truly make a difference on our campus. She creates a welcoming classroom environment where students feel encouraged, valued, and motivated to succeed. Thank you, Mrs. Cutshall, for the impact you make and for representing what it means to be a Latexo Tiger! 🐾💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way 💚🐾

🩸 Giving is Groovy! 🩸 Latexo ISD is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, March 23, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Latexo High School Community Center. Come out and make a difference—your donation can help save lives! ❤️ Plus, all donors will receive a groovy t-shirt while supplies last! 📍 Schedule your appointment using the QR code on the flyer 🪪 Photo ID required 👥 16-year-olds must have a signed parental consent form Let’s show our Tiger Pride by giving back! 🐾

Our Seniors got a visit from SHSU representatives today who presented students with an “SHSU Local Award”! This award goes to any student who is admissions to Sam Houston and attends in the fall. #shsuadmissions

Here are the most up to date scholarship deadlines. Paper scholarship applications are available in the front office. See Mrs Santa Maria for more information or email lsantamaria@latexoisd.net

Latexo students — let’s represent the Tigers the right way this week! 🐅💚🖤 Whether we win or lose, we show class, respect, and sportsmanship. Support your teammates, respect opponents, and compete the Tiger way. Win with class. Lose with class. #TigerPride #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

The Texas A&M Health Mobile Clinic will be on campus March 18 from 9 AM–3 PM. The clinic offers a variety of services including primary care, health screenings, vaccinations, sport physicals, and more. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 979-436-0582. This is a great opportunity for our students and families to access convenient healthcare services right here in our community.

📝 Latexo High School – Spring 2026 STAAR Testing

STAAR testing is just around the corner! Please take note of the upcoming testing dates and help your student be prepared.

✔️ Make sure students get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive to school on time
✔️ Bring a fully charged Chromebook

We know our Tigers have been working hard, and we are confident they will do their best! 🐯💚

If you have any questions about testing dates or requirements, please contact the high school office.
#excellenceisthetigerway

📚✏️ Course Request Meetings – 2026-2027 School Year ✏️📚 It’s time to start planning for next year! Parents & students, please make plans to attend your scheduled course request meeting: 🔹 Incoming 6th Grade 📅 Monday, March 23 ⏰ 5:30 PM 🔹 Incoming 7th & 8th Grade 📅 Wednesday, March 25 ⏰ 5:30 PM 🔹 Incoming 9th Grade 📅 Thursday, March 26 ⏰ 5:30 PM 🔹 Incoming 10th–12th Grade 📅 Monday, March 30 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 All meetings will be held in the LHS Cafeteria. We look forward to helping you plan for a successful 2026-2027 school year! 🎓✨

Latexo One Act Play will have their district competition on Tuesday at Centerville HS. Shows begin at 10:00am and we are the last to perform (likely around 3:00pm).  Awards will follow.  Break all the legs, Tiger Theatre! #excellenceisthetigerway

Congratulations to Eram Asad, Ethan Adams, Brenden Bird, and John Allee for earning  National Recognition Program Awards from College Board! #excellenceisthetigerway

🎭🐯 Tigers — Great Tigers Take Coaching! Being coachable is how you level up. Listen. Learn. Adjust. Grow. Don’t get defensive — get better. Let’s stay open to feedback, make the adjustment, and let coaching build us into our best selves. Be coachable. Be better. #TigerPride #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

📢 Latexo JH/HS Report Cards Are Posted!

Report cards for grades 7–12 are now available in the Parent Portal. We encourage all parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s academic progress.

If you need assistance accessing Parent Portal, please contact the campus office.

🐯💚 #LatexoTigers #TigerPride #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

Congratulations to Michael Miles for earning a PTO scholarship to help with his participation at the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment this summer! #excellenceisthetigerway

This week’s Daily Tiger Intentions remind us that excellence isn’t an accident — it’s built daily. Tigers — this is your week. 🟢 Respect the Process 🟢 Practice Patience 🟢 Trust the Climb 🟢 Finish With Trust Do the work. Stay consistent. Keep climbing. Effort + Discipline + Character = Results. Be proud. Be disciplined. Be TIGER STRONG. 🐅💚 #LatexoTigers #TigerPride #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

🎉🐾 Para of the Month – Shelby Waldrep 🐾🎉 Congratulations to Shelby Waldrep for being named our Para of the Month! 💚🖤 Shelby’s dedication, positivity, and heart for students make a difference every single day. We are so thankful for the way she supports our campus and pours into our kids. 👏 Help us celebrate Shelby! EXCELLENCE IS THE TIGER WAY 🐅💚

🎓 There’s More Than One Way to Pay for College!

Latexo ISD is excited to host The Scholar Budget for an informative virtual workshop on how to help your student pursue college debt-free!

📅 February 19
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Location Update: High School Cafeteria

Join us as we learn practical strategies, scholarship tips, and financial planning tools to support your scholar’s future. As Rockell Bartoli says, “Hard work pays off, literally!”

We look forward to seeing our students and families there for this valuable opportunity!

#Excellenceisthetigerway

📚🏆 Attendance Winners! 🏆📚 Showing up matters — and these Tigers are doing just that! 👏 Junior High Winners: Giovanni Guajardo & Valerie Prieto 👏 High School Winners: Cody Criddle & Hannah Moore Thank you for making attendance a priority and setting the example for your classmates. Every day counts, and your commitment does not go unnoticed! Keep showing up and showing out, Tigers! EXCELLENCE IS THE TIGER WAY 🐅💚🖤

Here are the latest scholarship opportunities and deadlines as of today's date. If you have questions, please see Mrs Santa Maria or email her lsantamaria@latexoisd.net

🔥🐅 TIGERS — THIS WEEK IS ABOUT YOU. 🐅🔥 Pressure is part of school. Tests. Games. Practices. Friend drama. Deadlines. Big moments. How you respond? That’s what defines you. 💪 Handle Pressure. Don’t fold when things get tough. You’ve prepared for this. 🧠 Choose Composure. Control your actions. Real strength is shown in restraint. 🔥 Stay Calm Under Claws. When the moment gets intense — stay steady. Stay focused. Stay Tiger strong. You represent Latexo every single day — in the classroom, in the halls, on the field, and online. Step up. Lead well. Respond with character. EXCELLENCE IS THE TIGER WAY. 🐾💚🖤