💛✨ Counselor Appreciation Week is February 2–6! ✨💛
Join us as we celebrate our amazing school counselor who supports, encourages, and inspires us every day. Students, don’t forget to participate in the fun activities all week long to show your appreciation—let’s make them feel the love! 💌🎉
Join us as we celebrate our amazing school counselor who supports, encourages, and inspires us every day. Students, don’t forget to participate in the fun activities all week long to show your appreciation—let’s make them feel the love! 💌🎉

Dovalina Wildcats celebrate 100 days of school!
We have learned so much and are excited to continue on our journey!
#wildcatpride #100daysofschool
We have learned so much and are excited to continue on our journey!
#wildcatpride #100daysofschool


🎉📚 School Board Recognition Month 📚🎉
The Dovalina Wildcats would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Laredo Independent School District Board Members for your leadership, dedication, and continued support of our students, staff, and school community. 🐾🧡
Your commitment helps shape bright futures and strong schools. We appreciate all that you do—this month and always! 👏✨
The Dovalina Wildcats would like to send a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Laredo Independent School District Board Members for your leadership, dedication, and continued support of our students, staff, and school community. 🐾🧡
Your commitment helps shape bright futures and strong schools. We appreciate all that you do—this month and always! 👏✨

🎉 Mark your calendars! January 28th is the big day! 🎉
We're hitting a milestone—100 days of school! 🎈
It’s time to celebrate all the learning, laughter, and friendships we've built together.
Get ready for some fun activities that will make this day unforgettable!
Let’s make it a day to remember! 🥳
We're hitting a milestone—100 days of school! 🎈
It’s time to celebrate all the learning, laughter, and friendships we've built together.
Get ready for some fun activities that will make this day unforgettable!
Let’s make it a day to remember! 🥳

The Laredo Independent School District is hosting its sixth annual Scholars Golf Tournament on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Casa Blanca Golf Course.
Funds raised from the Golf Tournament will benefit scholarships for deserving graduating seniors from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Raymond and Tirza Martin High School, J.W. Nixon High School, and Dr. Leonides Cigarroa High School
We are continuing to seek sponsors and teams for the tournament. If you need more information on being sponsor or want to register a team, please contact Bobby Trevino at rwtrevino@laredoisd.org or by phone at 273-1732.
Funds raised from the Golf Tournament will benefit scholarships for deserving graduating seniors from the Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, Raymond and Tirza Martin High School, J.W. Nixon High School, and Dr. Leonides Cigarroa High School
We are continuing to seek sponsors and teams for the tournament. If you need more information on being sponsor or want to register a team, please contact Bobby Trevino at rwtrevino@laredoisd.org or by phone at 273-1732.

No Practice
No Afterschool Tutorials
Today and Tomorrow
Monday, January 26 and Tuesday January 27, 2026
Regular Dismissal
No Afterschool Tutorials
Today and Tomorrow
Monday, January 26 and Tuesday January 27, 2026
Regular Dismissal

Update: Mon & Tues. start time: 9:45 a.m.
Wildcat Pajama Days!
Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27...
Wildcats, Bundle Up and Show Up!
Don't let the cold keep you away! Come to school, keep learning, and earn your chance to win our Attendance Raffle!
¡Wildcats, abríguense y vengan!
¡No dejen que el frío los detenga! Vengan a la escuela, sigan aprendiendo, y ganen su oportunidad de participar en nuestra Rifa de Asistencia!

January 27.
However, all LISD campuses, administrative offices and departments are scheduled to open on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, on a hour and a half delayed start schedule.
LISD students are asked to report to their classes as per the following schedule:
Elementary Schools 9:45 a.m.
Middle Schools 10:00 a.m.
High Schools 10:15 a.m.
LISD operational services will continue throughout the day. The Transportation Department will be driving their regular routes and delay their pick-up times to accommodate Monday’s delayed start schedule. Custodial staff are ensuring that all campuses are properly heated and ready to continue instruction in the classroom. The LISD Child Nutrition Program is preparing warm, nutritious meals, which will be served to our students during the day. Parents are reminded to dress their children warmly and in winter apparel.
All Monday games will be cancelled. All Tuesday games will be played on Wednesday, January 28.
LISD will continue to monitor weather forecast and road condition. If the weather conditions deteriorate and the schedules are changed, LISD families will be notified via local media and the district’s website and social media.
AVISO IMPORTANTE: Laredo ISD retrasará el inicio de clases el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero
Después de evaluar el clima inclemente anticipado y participar en discusiones con el Equipo de Manejo de Emergencias (EMT) de la Ciudad de Laredo, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Laredo tendrá un horario de inicio retrasado el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero de 2026. Se espera que todos los estudiantes y el personal se presenten a sus planteles y/o lugares de trabajo el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero.
Sin embargo, todos los planteles de LISD, oficinas administrativas y departamentos están programados para abrir el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero con un horario de inicio retrasado de una hora y media.
Se les pide a los estudiantes de LISD que se presenten a sus clases según el siguiente horario:
Escuelas Primarias - 9:45 a.m.
Escuelas Secundarias - 10:00 a.m.
Escuelas Preparatorias - 10:15 a.m.
Los servicios operacionales de LISD continuarán durante todo el día. El Departamento de Transporte conducirá sus rutas regulares y retrasará sus horarios de recogida para acomodar el horario de inicio retrasado del lunes. El personal de conserjería está asegurando que todos los planteles estén debidamente calefaccionados y listos para continuar la instrucción en el salón de clases. El Programa de Nutrición Infantil de LISD está preparando comidas calientes y nutritivas, que se servirán a nuestros estudiantes durante el día. Se les recuerda a los padres vestir a sus hijos calurosamente y con ropa de invierno.
Todos los juegos del lunes serán cancelados. Todos los juegos del martes se jugarán el miércoles 28 de enero.
LISD continuará monitoreando el pronóstico del clima y las condiciones de las carreteras. Si las condiciones climáticas se deterioran y los horarios cambian, las familias de LISD serán notificadas a través de los medios de comunicación locales y el sitio web y redes sociales del distrito.
However, all LISD campuses, administrative offices and departments are scheduled to open on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, on a hour and a half delayed start schedule.
LISD students are asked to report to their classes as per the following schedule:
Elementary Schools 9:45 a.m.
Middle Schools 10:00 a.m.
High Schools 10:15 a.m.
LISD operational services will continue throughout the day. The Transportation Department will be driving their regular routes and delay their pick-up times to accommodate Monday’s delayed start schedule. Custodial staff are ensuring that all campuses are properly heated and ready to continue instruction in the classroom. The LISD Child Nutrition Program is preparing warm, nutritious meals, which will be served to our students during the day. Parents are reminded to dress their children warmly and in winter apparel.
All Monday games will be cancelled. All Tuesday games will be played on Wednesday, January 28.
LISD will continue to monitor weather forecast and road condition. If the weather conditions deteriorate and the schedules are changed, LISD families will be notified via local media and the district’s website and social media.
AVISO IMPORTANTE: Laredo ISD retrasará el inicio de clases el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero
Después de evaluar el clima inclemente anticipado y participar en discusiones con el Equipo de Manejo de Emergencias (EMT) de la Ciudad de Laredo, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Laredo tendrá un horario de inicio retrasado el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero de 2026. Se espera que todos los estudiantes y el personal se presenten a sus planteles y/o lugares de trabajo el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero.
Sin embargo, todos los planteles de LISD, oficinas administrativas y departamentos están programados para abrir el lunes 26 de enero y el martes 27 de enero con un horario de inicio retrasado de una hora y media.
Se les pide a los estudiantes de LISD que se presenten a sus clases según el siguiente horario:
Escuelas Primarias - 9:45 a.m.
Escuelas Secundarias - 10:00 a.m.
Escuelas Preparatorias - 10:15 a.m.
Los servicios operacionales de LISD continuarán durante todo el día. El Departamento de Transporte conducirá sus rutas regulares y retrasará sus horarios de recogida para acomodar el horario de inicio retrasado del lunes. El personal de conserjería está asegurando que todos los planteles estén debidamente calefaccionados y listos para continuar la instrucción en el salón de clases. El Programa de Nutrición Infantil de LISD está preparando comidas calientes y nutritivas, que se servirán a nuestros estudiantes durante el día. Se les recuerda a los padres vestir a sus hijos calurosamente y con ropa de invierno.
Todos los juegos del lunes serán cancelados. Todos los juegos del martes se jugarán el miércoles 28 de enero.
LISD continuará monitoreando el pronóstico del clima y las condiciones de las carreteras. Si las condiciones climáticas se deterioran y los horarios cambian, las familias de LISD serán notificadas a través de los medios de comunicación locales y el sitio web y redes sociales del distrito.


Good Luck, Axel!
Ready for the Laredo ISD Spelling Bee!
We believe in you!
#wildcatpride
Ready for the Laredo ISD Spelling Bee!
We believe in you!
#wildcatpride

Kids Heart Challenge has begun! We’re learning about heart-healthy habits and life-skills at school. Please join us at home by signing up at www.heart.org/schools or download the AHA Schools app. There you’ll be able to complete Finn’s Mission so your student can earn their life-saver cape!
Dovalina Wildcats show our sincere appreciation for Ms. Gaby Banda, Instructional Specialist!
Ms. Banda is the glue that keeps Dovalina together by providing inspiration, kindness, patience, and support for all our students and staff. She makes our school a better place every day!
We cannot Thank You enough!
#wildcatpride #staffappreciation
Ms. Banda is the glue that keeps Dovalina together by providing inspiration, kindness, patience, and support for all our students and staff. She makes our school a better place every day!
We cannot Thank You enough!
#wildcatpride #staffappreciation

Reminder: Tutorials resume TODAY!
January 20, 21, and 22
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
3rd - 5th Grade Students
**By Invitation Only
January 20, 21, and 22
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
3rd - 5th Grade Students
**By Invitation Only

Checkmate! We’re so proud of our Chess Champions for their focus, strategy, and determination. These students showed incredible critical thinking and sportsmanship every move of the way. Way to think ahead, stay calm under pressure, and make winning moves! ♟️👏🧠
Maximiliano Llceaga won 4 out of 5 rounds, coming in at 6th place.
Joel Mata won 5 out of 5 rounds, earning the 2nd place medal.
Congratulations!
Maximiliano Llceaga won 4 out of 5 rounds, coming in at 6th place.
Joel Mata won 5 out of 5 rounds, earning the 2nd place medal.
Congratulations!
The Dovalina Wildcats Computer Coding Club is on fire! 🔥 Our talented coders are putting in the work, staying focused, and honing their skills for the upcoming Tech Expo next week. 🚀✨
Let's send them all the good vibes and luck! 🍀 And how awesome is it that they also find time to unwind and unleash their creativity with 3D pens? 🎨🖊️
Keep coding, creating, and shining, Wildcats! 🐾
Let's send them all the good vibes and luck! 🍀 And how awesome is it that they also find time to unwind and unleash their creativity with 3D pens? 🎨🖊️
Keep coding, creating, and shining, Wildcats! 🐾

Visit the Library to read and take AR quizzes.
Thursday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
See you there!
#wildcatdsread
Thursday from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
See you there!
#wildcatdsread

📘🐾 Report Card Night at Dovalina! 🐾📘
The Dovalina Wildcats are so proud of our families and community for making the effort to join us! Your support, involvement, and partnership play a huge role in our students’ success.
Thank you for showing up, cheering on our Wildcats, and working together to help them shine—both in and out of the classroom! 📚✨
The Dovalina Wildcats are so proud of our families and community for making the effort to join us! Your support, involvement, and partnership play a huge role in our students’ success.
Thank you for showing up, cheering on our Wildcats, and working together to help them shine—both in and out of the classroom! 📚✨
🔔Friendly Reminder: Report Card Night is TODAY from 4:00 - 6:00 PM!
See you there!
See you there!

Parenting Skills Course
"Presence of Peace"
January 16th, 2026
10:00 AM and 11:30 AM
"Presence of Peace"
January 16th, 2026
10:00 AM and 11:30 AM


📚✨ Report Card Night ✨📚
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Parents & Guardians, you’re invited to join us for Report Card Night! This is a great opportunity to review your child’s progress, connect with teachers, and celebrate all their hard work.
See you there!
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Parents & Guardians, you’re invited to join us for Report Card Night! This is a great opportunity to review your child’s progress, connect with teachers, and celebrate all their hard work.
See you there!

WELCOME BACK, WILDCATS!
We hope you had a wonderful and restful winter break! We are excited to see all of our students and staff back on campus as we begin an amazing new semester together.
Classes Resume: Monday, January 12, 2026
Let's make this semester the best one yet! We're ready to learn, grow, and achieve great things together. Welcome back to A.T. Dovalina Elementary School. Let's go, Wildcats!
BIENVENIDOS DE REGRESO, WILDCATS!
¡Esperamos que hayan tenido unas vacaciones de invierno maravillosas y reparadoras! Estamos emocionados de ver a todos nuestros estudiantes y personal de regreso en el campus mientras comenzamos un nuevo semestre increíble juntos.
Las clases reanudan: Lunes, 12 de enero de 2026
¡Hagamos de este semestre el mejor hasta ahora! Estamos listos para aprender, crecer y lograr grandes cosas juntos. Bienvenidos de regreso a la Escuela Primaria A.T. Dovalina. ¡Vamos, Wildcats!
We hope you had a wonderful and restful winter break! We are excited to see all of our students and staff back on campus as we begin an amazing new semester together.
Classes Resume: Monday, January 12, 2026
Let's make this semester the best one yet! We're ready to learn, grow, and achieve great things together. Welcome back to A.T. Dovalina Elementary School. Let's go, Wildcats!
BIENVENIDOS DE REGRESO, WILDCATS!
¡Esperamos que hayan tenido unas vacaciones de invierno maravillosas y reparadoras! Estamos emocionados de ver a todos nuestros estudiantes y personal de regreso en el campus mientras comenzamos un nuevo semestre increíble juntos.
Las clases reanudan: Lunes, 12 de enero de 2026
¡Hagamos de este semestre el mejor hasta ahora! Estamos listos para aprender, crecer y lograr grandes cosas juntos. Bienvenidos de regreso a la Escuela Primaria A.T. Dovalina. ¡Vamos, Wildcats!

