Support is here. Free counseling services are available for all McAllen ISD high school students at Lamar Academy. Whether you need someone to talk to or extra support, help is just a message away.
📩 For more information, contact rebecca.lerma@mcallenisd.net
📩 For more information, contact rebecca.lerma@mcallenisd.net
ATTN Students! Please review the STAAR Stand-Alone Field Testing schedule
📚✨ IB at Lamar Academy — Regular Application Admissions are NOW OPEN!
Students entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grade can apply now through February 20th 🎓🌍
Join us for our Admissions Open House on Tuesday, February 17th at 5:00 PM to learn more about the IB experience!
📅 Apply. Visit. Discover IB at Lamar Academy.
Students entering 9th, 10th, and 11th grade can apply now through February 20th 🎓🌍
Join us for our Admissions Open House on Tuesday, February 17th at 5:00 PM to learn more about the IB experience!
📅 Apply. Visit. Discover IB at Lamar Academy.
✨ Happy National School Counseling Week! ✨
This week, we celebrate our amazing school counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students every single day. From academics to college planning to social-emotional growth, we are grateful for all you do to help our students succeed! 🎓🌟
This week, we celebrate our amazing school counselors who support, guide, and advocate for our students every single day. From academics to college planning to social-emotional growth, we are grateful for all you do to help our students succeed! 🎓🌟
✨🏆 Lamar Academy 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year 🏆✨
Please help us congratulate Mariana De Los Santos, Lamar Academy’s Teacher of the Year! 🍎📚
As our IB Spanish teacher, her dedication, passion, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact every single day. We are proud to celebrate an educator who inspires excellence and leads with heart. 💛
👏 Congratulations, Ms. De Los Santos—you make Lamar Academy shine!
Please help us congratulate Mariana De Los Santos, Lamar Academy’s Teacher of the Year! 🍎📚
As our IB Spanish teacher, her dedication, passion, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact every single day. We are proud to celebrate an educator who inspires excellence and leads with heart. 💛
👏 Congratulations, Ms. De Los Santos—you make Lamar Academy shine!
💸 Dinero Di$cussions 💸
Calling all 9th–12th graders! Join us for a teen-led Dinero Di$cussions workshop 📊💡
📅 Saturday, Feb. 21
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 McAllen Public Library
Learn real-world money skills, ask questions, and build financial confidence—plus lunch is provided 🍕🙌
Spots are for teens only, so bring a friend and come ready to talk dinero! 💰📚
Calling all 9th–12th graders! Join us for a teen-led Dinero Di$cussions workshop 📊💡
📅 Saturday, Feb. 21
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 McAllen Public Library
Learn real-world money skills, ask questions, and build financial confidence—plus lunch is provided 🍕🙌
Spots are for teens only, so bring a friend and come ready to talk dinero! 💰📚
🏐🔥 BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR IB-Memorial Volleyball STAR, ANA DAVILA! 🔥🏐
We are beyond proud to celebrate IB-Memorial student Ana Davila as she signs to continue her volleyball career at Carnegie Mellon University! 🎓💪 This is an incredible accomplishment and a true reflection of her dedication, discipline, and IB excellence.
✍️ Signing Day: February 4
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 McAllen Memorial Gym
Join us as we rally together to celebrate Ana and this huge milestone! 🏐✨🐦🔥
We are beyond proud to celebrate IB-Memorial student Ana Davila as she signs to continue her volleyball career at Carnegie Mellon University! 🎓💪 This is an incredible accomplishment and a true reflection of her dedication, discipline, and IB excellence.
✍️ Signing Day: February 4
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 McAllen Memorial Gym
Join us as we rally together to celebrate Ana and this huge milestone! 🏐✨🐦🔥
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
