Join us at Open House on Thursday, March 5th from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free Counseling Services are available. Counseling is confidential and will be provided at Lamar Academy (after school).
If you feel that you would benefit or just would like more information, please reach out to Rebecca.lerma@mcallenisd.net
If you feel that you would benefit or just would like more information, please reach out to Rebecca.lerma@mcallenisd.net
Congrats to the Battle of the Books team for their 3-peat district win!!!
Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation day to our very own Officer Flores & the entire McAllen ISD Police Dept.
🎓💙 2026–2027 IB Admission window is will Sat. Jan. 10th / ¡Las Tempranas Admisiones del Programa IB ya están abiertas! 💙🎓
Students entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade from McAllen ISD or outside districts can now apply to join the International Baccalaureate Program at Lamar Academy — a globally recognized program that prepares students for college and beyond! 🌍✨
📅 Apply January 10th - February 20th
💬 Family Admission Open House & Campus Tour
🗓️ Tuesday, February 17 | 🕠 5:00 p.m.
📍 Lamar Academy
🔗 Scan the QR code to learn more and apply today!
Students entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade from McAllen ISD or outside districts can now apply to join the International Baccalaureate Program at Lamar Academy — a globally recognized program that prepares students for college and beyond! 🌍✨
📅 Apply January 10th - February 20th
💬 Family Admission Open House & Campus Tour
🗓️ Tuesday, February 17 | 🕠 5:00 p.m.
📍 Lamar Academy
🔗 Scan the QR code to learn more and apply today!
🎉🎓 Incredible news 🎓🎉
We are proud to share that 100% percent of our IB seniors have received a 4 year college acceptance 💙📚
✨ This amazing accomplishment reflects their hard work and commitment to excellence 🎊👏
Congratulations to our scholars on this outstanding milestone and the bright futures ahead 🎓🌟 We can’t wait to keep celebrating more successes 💫🎉
We are proud to share that 100% percent of our IB seniors have received a 4 year college acceptance 💙📚
✨ This amazing accomplishment reflects their hard work and commitment to excellence 🎊👏
Congratulations to our scholars on this outstanding milestone and the bright futures ahead 🎓🌟 We can’t wait to keep celebrating more successes 💫🎉
🎉🎓 Early Decision and Early Action decisions are here 🎓🎉
We are so proud of our students as they begin receiving college admissions decisions 💙✨ All of their hard work and dedication are paying off, and we love celebrating these exciting moments together 🎊📬
This is just the start with many more celebrations ahead as students continue to receive decisions 🎉🎓💫
#CollegeBound #EarlyDecision #EarlyAction
We are so proud of our students as they begin receiving college admissions decisions 💙✨ All of their hard work and dedication are paying off, and we love celebrating these exciting moments together 🎊📬
This is just the start with many more celebrations ahead as students continue to receive decisions 🎉🎓💫
#CollegeBound #EarlyDecision #EarlyAction
🎄✨ Wishing all our Lamar Academy students, staff, and families a joyful Happy Holidays! May your break be filled with rest, laughter, and special moments with loved ones. 📚❄️
Don't miss out and order your yearbook online now!
📣Reminder to join us tomorrow at 5:30 pm at McAllen High School 📣
We invite all 6th – 8th grade students to join us for the “McAllen ISD Has It ALL” event. This is a great opportunity to get ready for high school, explore programs, and discover all the amazing pathways available. See you there! 😎
We invite all 6th – 8th grade students to join us for the “McAllen ISD Has It ALL” event. This is a great opportunity to get ready for high school, explore programs, and discover all the amazing pathways available. See you there! 😎
📣 Lamar Academy Families — Fall Semester Exam information has been sent out via email!
You can also find all details on our Phoenix Central Newsletter and school website:
📰Phoenix Central Newsletter
🌐lamar.mcallenisd.net
Please review the schedule to help your student prepare. 📝🔥 #phoenixpride
You can also find all details on our Phoenix Central Newsletter and school website:
📰Phoenix Central Newsletter
🌐lamar.mcallenisd.net
Please review the schedule to help your student prepare. 📝🔥 #phoenixpride
National Hispanic Institute @ RGV Informational Meeting for 9th - 11th grade students will be this Friday, Dec. 5th, in the Phoenix Room at 4:30 pm
🎉 CONGRATS!🎉 Not one, but TWO IB students are QuestBridge matched!
Dulce Esquivel IB-McHi → University of Pennsylvania
Leslie Cortez IB-Memorial → University of Notre Dame
We’re so proud of you! 💜💙 #QuestBridge #IB
Dulce Esquivel IB-McHi → University of Pennsylvania
Leslie Cortez IB-Memorial → University of Notre Dame
We’re so proud of you! 💜💙 #QuestBridge #IB
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming virtual meeting focused on summer dual enrollment opportunities for your student.
Meeting Details:
Benefits of Dual Enrollment Courses
Admissions Process
Important Deadlines
This meeting is open to all parents and guardians of 10th grade IB program students. We encourage you to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to explore ways to support your student’s academic growth.
📚✨ Need a quiet spot to study for the upcoming semester exams? The Lamar Academy Library is staying OPEN LATE!
Join us Dec. 2, 4, 9 & 11 from 4:30–7:00 PM.
Join us Dec. 2, 4, 9 & 11 from 4:30–7:00 PM.
🍁🧡 Happy Thanksgiving, Phoenix Family! We are grateful for our amazing students, supportive families, and the tight-knit community that makes Lamar Academy feel like home. Wishing everyone rest, joy, and lots of pie! 🦃✨
Seniors! 🎓
This is a reminder to check on your A&M and UT applications.
Make sure all required documents are submitted before the deadline.
The deadline for both applications is December 1st.
✅ Action Steps:
Log in to your STARS, TAMU, and UT accounts.
Confirm that all required materials have been received.
Reach out to the College Center if you have any questions or need assistance.
This is a reminder to check on your A&M and UT applications.
Make sure all required documents are submitted before the deadline.
The deadline for both applications is December 1st.
✅ Action Steps:
Log in to your STARS, TAMU, and UT accounts.
Confirm that all required materials have been received.
Reach out to the College Center if you have any questions or need assistance.
Congrats to our IB-Rowe Senior, Isaac Martinez, for receiving a Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Program
🎉 Big News, Phoenix Family! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that four incredible IB Lamar Academy students have been named among the 7,026 Finalists for the 2025 QuestBridge National College Match! 🌟
Their hard work, resilience, and dedication have brought them to this amazing milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder. ❤️
Join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them the very best of luck as they await Match Day on December 1st! 🎓✨
#LamarAcademy #IBProud #QuestBridgeFinalist #PhoenixStrong #CollegeBound
We are thrilled to announce that four incredible IB Lamar Academy students have been named among the 7,026 Finalists for the 2025 QuestBridge National College Match! 🌟
Their hard work, resilience, and dedication have brought them to this amazing milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder. ❤️
Join us in celebrating their achievements and wishing them the very best of luck as they await Match Day on December 1st! 🎓✨
#LamarAcademy #IBProud #QuestBridgeFinalist #PhoenixStrong #CollegeBound
IB Early Admissions Open House TODAY! Nov. 13 @5:30 pm
