🎉 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
Seniors:
Reminder to double check that all application materials have been received by UT Austin and/or A&M.
✅ Action Steps:
Log in to your STARS, TAMU, and UT accounts.
Confirm that the required materials have been received.
Reach out to the College Center if you need support.
Don’t wait until the last minute—make sure everything is in before Thanksgiving Break! ⏰
Reminder to double check that all application materials have been received by UT Austin and/or A&M.
✅ Action Steps:
Log in to your STARS, TAMU, and UT accounts.
Confirm that the required materials have been received.
Reach out to the College Center if you need support.
Don’t wait until the last minute—make sure everything is in before Thanksgiving Break! ⏰
Today, we pause to remember and thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your service inspires us every day. ❤️🤍💙
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #GratefulNation #LamarAcademy
#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #GratefulNation #LamarAcademy
Congrats to Derek Rodriguez for winning 1st Place and Best of Show at the RGV Birding Festival Art & Photography Awards Ceremony in Harlingen!
🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓
Don’t miss your chance for UTRGV scholarships! 💰
📅 Deadline: December 1st
🖥️ How to apply: Log into Scholarship Universe with your myUTRGV credentials
✅ Important: Submit your SAT/ACT scores by December 1st to be considered for merit-based scholarships
Don’t miss your chance for UTRGV scholarships! 💰
📅 Deadline: December 1st
🖥️ How to apply: Log into Scholarship Universe with your myUTRGV credentials
✅ Important: Submit your SAT/ACT scores by December 1st to be considered for merit-based scholarships
Congrats to Isabella Mendez IB-Memorial for being selected as a Semi-Finalist for the Coca-Cola Scholarship!
In Mrs. Martinez's Language B DP Year 2 class, students are reviewing and preparing for their upcoming IB orals
🍂✨ It’s almost time for our annual Phoenix Fest! ✨🍁
Parents are invited to join their students for lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025!
🥧 1st Lunch: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
🍎 2nd Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
📋 Parents may pre-check in through our Raptor system beginning Thursday, Nov. 13th from 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM to make check-in quick and easy!
🎓 Seniors: Herff Jones will also be on campus during Phoenix Fest to take cap & gown orders!🎓
Let’s celebrate fall and our Phoenix pride together! 🍂❤️🖤
#PhoenixFest #LamarAcademy #FallFun #PhoenixPride #ClassOf2025
💛✨ Support the IB Freshman Class of 2029! ✨💛
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3–5 PM for our Kendra Scott Giveback Fundraiser! 💎
🛍️ Shop in-store at La Plaza Mall or online using code GIVEBACK-KHIHA — and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to our Gamma Class!
Let’s shine bright while giving back! 💫 #ClassOf2029 #GammaClass #KendraScottGiveback #ShopForACause
Join us Saturday, Nov. 8 from 3–5 PM for our Kendra Scott Giveback Fundraiser! 💎
🛍️ Shop in-store at La Plaza Mall or online using code GIVEBACK-KHIHA — and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to our Gamma Class!
Let’s shine bright while giving back! 💫 #ClassOf2029 #GammaClass #KendraScottGiveback #ShopForACause
🍕 Stay after, eat after!
Whether you’re catching up on homework, hanging with your club, or getting that extra study time — dinner’s on us! 🙌📚🍽️
#AfterSchoolAtLamar #StudyAndDine #FuelYourMind
Whether you’re catching up on homework, hanging with your club, or getting that extra study time — dinner’s on us! 🙌📚🍽️
#AfterSchoolAtLamar #StudyAndDine #FuelYourMind
Hannah Braden, MYP IB Learner Profile award for Open-Minded. Congratulations, Hannah!
🚌 Fill the Bus Food Drive! 🥫
Help us support our community! At tonight’s game and next Friday’s football game, we’re asking fans to bring canned food donations to help fill the bus and make a difference for families in need. Let’s show that McAllen ISD spirit — together, we can make an impact!
Help us support our community! At tonight’s game and next Friday’s football game, we’re asking fans to bring canned food donations to help fill the bus and make a difference for families in need. Let’s show that McAllen ISD spirit — together, we can make an impact!
💜💚💙 Our school community stands together 🤝
If your family has been affected by the recent government shutdown 🏛️, we’re here to help 🤗
📞 Please contact our front office at (956) 632-3222 by Friday, October 31, 2025 🗓️ for assistance in completing a new family income survey 📝
Your updated information helps ensure students continue to receive the support and resources they need 🎒📚💪
If your family has been affected by the recent government shutdown 🏛️, we’re here to help 🤗
📞 Please contact our front office at (956) 632-3222 by Friday, October 31, 2025 🗓️ for assistance in completing a new family income survey 📝
Your updated information helps ensure students continue to receive the support and resources they need 🎒📚💪
