📢 Attention Parents and Families!
In honor of Veterans Day, there will be NO CLASSES on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
On this special day, we pause to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. We are forever grateful for their courage, service, and sacrifice! ❤️🤍💙
📚 Classes will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming our students back, ready to learn!

🎉🦓💙 EVERY DAY COUNTS AT H.B. ZACHRY ELEMENTARY! 💙🦓🎉
🌟 Congratulations to our 2nd Six Weeks Perfect Attendance Raffle Winners! 🌟
We are so proud of our amazing Zebras for showing up, working hard, and making attendance a priority! 🏆🎁 Your dedication to being at school every day is something worth celebrating!
📚✨ Zachry Families, we need your help! ✨📚
Every school day is an opportunity for our students to learn, grow, and succeed! We encourage all parents to help their children:
✅ Attend school EVERY DAY!
⏰ Arrive ON TIME and ready to start the day!
🎒 Come PREPARED and ready to learn!
💙 Make every minute of learning count!
Remember, when students miss school, they miss valuable opportunities to learn! Your support in establishing good attendance habits makes a BIG difference in your child's success.
🎟️ Who will be our next Perfect Attendance Raffle Winners? Keep showing up, Zebras! You could be next! 🚲📺📸
🦓💙 Be Here! Be On Time! Be Ready to Shine! 💙🦓
Together, we can make every school day a success!
#HBZachryElementary #PerfectAttendance #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #ZebraPride #ReadyToLearn #ZachryZebras
🌟 Congratulations to our 2nd Six Weeks Perfect Attendance Raffle Winners! 🌟
We are so proud of our amazing Zebras for showing up, working hard, and making attendance a priority! 🏆🎁 Your dedication to being at school every day is something worth celebrating!
📚✨ Zachry Families, we need your help! ✨📚
Every school day is an opportunity for our students to learn, grow, and succeed! We encourage all parents to help their children:
✅ Attend school EVERY DAY!
⏰ Arrive ON TIME and ready to start the day!
🎒 Come PREPARED and ready to learn!
💙 Make every minute of learning count!
Remember, when students miss school, they miss valuable opportunities to learn! Your support in establishing good attendance habits makes a BIG difference in your child's success.
🎟️ Who will be our next Perfect Attendance Raffle Winners? Keep showing up, Zebras! You could be next! 🚲📺📸
🦓💙 Be Here! Be On Time! Be Ready to Shine! 💙🦓
Together, we can make every school day a success!
#HBZachryElementary #PerfectAttendance #EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters #ZebraPride #ReadyToLearn #ZachryZebras

It's rivalry week! 🤩
Forever 💚 and 💛!! OR
Once a 🐅, ALWAYS a 🐯!!!
Forever 💚 and 💛!! OR
Once a 🐅, ALWAYS a 🐯!!!

⏰🍂 FALL BACK, ZEBRA FAMILIES! 🦓💙
Just a friendly reminder from H.B. Zachry Elementary that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1, 2026! 🍁
⏰ Don't forget to TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR before going to bed on Saturday night!
That means we get an EXTRA HOUR of sleep! 😴💤
🦓💙 Let's make sure all our Zebras are well-rested and ready for another amazing week of learning and adventure!
🍂 ¡Atención, familias de Zachry! Recuerden atrasar sus relojes una hora este domingo, 1 de noviembre. ¡Disfruten de una hora extra de descanso!
💙🤍 H.B. Zachry Elementary — Adventure Awaits!
#HBZachryElementary #ZebraPride #FallBack #DaylightSavingTime #AdventureAwaits
Just a friendly reminder from H.B. Zachry Elementary that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1, 2026! 🍁
⏰ Don't forget to TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR before going to bed on Saturday night!
That means we get an EXTRA HOUR of sleep! 😴💤
🦓💙 Let's make sure all our Zebras are well-rested and ready for another amazing week of learning and adventure!
🍂 ¡Atención, familias de Zachry! Recuerden atrasar sus relojes una hora este domingo, 1 de noviembre. ¡Disfruten de una hora extra de descanso!
💙🤍 H.B. Zachry Elementary — Adventure Awaits!
#HBZachryElementary #ZebraPride #FallBack #DaylightSavingTime #AdventureAwaits

🌈🧦 CRAZY HAIR, CRAZY SOCKS, DRUG-FREE ROCKS! 🧦🌈
❤️🎀 RED RIBBON WEEK – DAY 2! 🎀❤️
Today, our Zachry Zebras showed off their wildest hairstyles and craziest socks for “DRUG FREE FROM HEAD TO TOE!” 🤪💜💙💚
From colorful hair to mismatched socks, our Zebras are proving that being yourself, making healthy choices, and staying drug-free NEVER go out of style! 🌟
🐾❤️ Zachry Zebras are drug-free from HEAD TO TOE!
❤️🎀 RED RIBBON WEEK – DAY 2! 🎀❤️
Today, our Zachry Zebras showed off their wildest hairstyles and craziest socks for “DRUG FREE FROM HEAD TO TOE!” 🤪💜💙💚
From colorful hair to mismatched socks, our Zebras are proving that being yourself, making healthy choices, and staying drug-free NEVER go out of style! 🌟
🐾❤️ Zachry Zebras are drug-free from HEAD TO TOE!

🤠👢 Cowboy Up & Give Drugs the Boot! 👢🤠
YEEHAW! It’s Day 3 of Red Ribbon Week, and our Zachry Zebras are showing off their cowboy boots and Western attire! 🦓❤️🌵
We’re kicking drugs to the curb and choosing a healthy, drug-free future! 💪✨
BE DRUG-FREE, BE HEALTHY, BE STRONG, and BE YOU! ❤️🦓
#ZachryZebras #RedRibbonWeek #GiveDrugsTheBoot #ZebraPride
YEEHAW! It’s Day 3 of Red Ribbon Week, and our Zachry Zebras are showing off their cowboy boots and Western attire! 🦓❤️🌵
We’re kicking drugs to the curb and choosing a healthy, drug-free future! 💪✨
BE DRUG-FREE, BE HEALTHY, BE STRONG, and BE YOU! ❤️🦓
#ZachryZebras #RedRibbonWeek #GiveDrugsTheBoot #ZebraPride

🍕🎃 TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, ZACHRY FAMILIES! 🎃🍕
Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR evening of pizza, games, costumes, and FUN! 👻🎮
Join us TONIGHT at Peter Piper Pizza for our H.B. Zachry Elementary Fundraiser! 🦓💙
📅 TODAY! Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 1400 Guadalupe St.
🎉 Here's what's happening:
🍕 15% of sales will be donated to our school!
🎮 HALF-PRICE GAMES all day during the event!
🎃 Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes!
🥞 SPECIAL CLASS CHALLENGE! The class with the most students dressed in Halloween costumes will win a MINI PANCAKE PARTY! 🏆
📢 IMPORTANT: Don't forget to mention the Zachry fundraiser at the register so our school receives credit for your purchase!
💙🦓 Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a fun-filled evening while supporting our amazing Zachry Zebras!
We can't wait to see our Zebra families TONIGHT! 🍕🎃💙
#HBZachryElementary #ZachryZebras #PeterPiperPizza #FundraiserNight #ZebraPride #SupportOurSchool
Get ready for a SPOOKTACULAR evening of pizza, games, costumes, and FUN! 👻🎮
Join us TONIGHT at Peter Piper Pizza for our H.B. Zachry Elementary Fundraiser! 🦓💙
📅 TODAY! Wednesday, October 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 1400 Guadalupe St.
🎉 Here's what's happening:
🍕 15% of sales will be donated to our school!
🎮 HALF-PRICE GAMES all day during the event!
🎃 Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes!
🥞 SPECIAL CLASS CHALLENGE! The class with the most students dressed in Halloween costumes will win a MINI PANCAKE PARTY! 🏆
📢 IMPORTANT: Don't forget to mention the Zachry fundraiser at the register so our school receives credit for your purchase!
💙🦓 Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy a fun-filled evening while supporting our amazing Zachry Zebras!
We can't wait to see our Zebra families TONIGHT! 🍕🎃💙
#HBZachryElementary #ZachryZebras #PeterPiperPizza #FundraiserNight #ZebraPride #SupportOurSchool


Rivalry Week is just days way. Tickets for the 59th Annual Martin Nixon Game Presented by Clear Choice ER are now on sale.
All reserve, general admission, and student tickets are on sale online via GoFan.
To purchase e-tickets, go to the GoFan mobile app or log on to the district website at www.laredoisd.org and click on Athletic Games Ticket Purchase. Once there, search and click for your favorite school, select events, and purchase tickets. After you buy your tickets, use your mobile device to view and present tickets at the gate.
All reserve, general admission, and student tickets are on sale online via GoFan.
To purchase e-tickets, go to the GoFan mobile app or log on to the district website at www.laredoisd.org and click on Athletic Games Ticket Purchase. Once there, search and click for your favorite school, select events, and purchase tickets. After you buy your tickets, use your mobile device to view and present tickets at the gate.

🎃👻 GET READY FOR A SPOOKTACULAR TIME AT ZACHRY ELEMENTARY! 👻🎃
🏚️🦓 Our Zachry Haunted House is coming, and you're invited for TWO days of frightful fun and Halloween excitement! 🕸️🦇
📅 Thursday & Friday, October 29–30
🎟️ Entrance Fee: Only $5!
🍬 FREE TREAT with your entrance fee! 🍭
🍿🥤 SPECIAL THURSDAY ONLY! We will also be selling delicious snacks, including popcorn, chips, candy, and drinks!
Bring your friends, get ready for some spooky surprises, and join us for a BOO-tifully fun time! 🎃💙
Your participation helps support our Zachry Elementary campus, and we can't wait to see our little Zebras enjoy some Halloween fun! 🦓💙
🕷️ Don't miss out on the thrills, chills, and treats! 👻
#ZachryElementary #ZachryZebras #ZachryHauntedHouse #HalloweenFun #SpookySeason #ZebraPride 💙🦓
🏚️🦓 Our Zachry Haunted House is coming, and you're invited for TWO days of frightful fun and Halloween excitement! 🕸️🦇
📅 Thursday & Friday, October 29–30
🎟️ Entrance Fee: Only $5!
🍬 FREE TREAT with your entrance fee! 🍭
🍿🥤 SPECIAL THURSDAY ONLY! We will also be selling delicious snacks, including popcorn, chips, candy, and drinks!
Bring your friends, get ready for some spooky surprises, and join us for a BOO-tifully fun time! 🎃💙
Your participation helps support our Zachry Elementary campus, and we can't wait to see our little Zebras enjoy some Halloween fun! 🦓💙
🕷️ Don't miss out on the thrills, chills, and treats! 👻
#ZachryElementary #ZachryZebras #ZachryHauntedHouse #HalloweenFun #SpookySeason #ZebraPride 💙🦓

❤️🎗️ RED RIBBON WEEK IS NEXT WEEK! 🎗️❤️
🦓💙 Attention, H.B. Zachry Elementary Families!
Get ready to show your school spirit as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30, 2026!
Red Ribbon Week is a special time when we come together to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and encourage our students to make healthy, safe, and drug-free choices! ❤️
This important celebration reminds our students that making good choices, standing up to peer pressure, showing kindness, and believing in themselves are all part of building a bright and successful future! 🌟
At H.B. Zachry Elementary, we want every Zebra to know that they have the power to make positive choices and lead a healthy, drug-free life!
🎉 Let's celebrate by participating in our daily dress-up themes!
❤️ Monday, October 26 – GO RED!
Wear your favorite red shirt!
🌈 Tuesday, October 27 – Drug Free from Head to Toe!
Wear your crazy hair and socks!
🤠 Wednesday, October 28 – Cowboy Up & Give Drugs the Boot!
Wear your favorite western attire!
🦸 Thursday, October 29 – Superheroes Don't Do Drugs! Don't Vape!
Wear your superhero shirt and cape!
🎃 Friday, October 30 – Say BOO to Drugs!
Wear your school-approved costume!
💙🦓 We encourage all our Zachry Zebras to participate and help us fill our campus with school spirit, positivity, and powerful messages about making healthy choices!
✨ Adventure Awaits, and Every Great Adventure Begins with Healthy Choices! ✨
❤️ Together, We Can Make a Difference! Be Kind, Be Healthy, Be Strong, and Be Drug Free!
#HBZachryElementary #ZebraPride #RedRibbonWeek2026 #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe #HealthyChoices #AdventureAwaits #LISD
🦓💙 Attention, H.B. Zachry Elementary Families!
Get ready to show your school spirit as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30, 2026!
Red Ribbon Week is a special time when we come together to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and encourage our students to make healthy, safe, and drug-free choices! ❤️
This important celebration reminds our students that making good choices, standing up to peer pressure, showing kindness, and believing in themselves are all part of building a bright and successful future! 🌟
At H.B. Zachry Elementary, we want every Zebra to know that they have the power to make positive choices and lead a healthy, drug-free life!
🎉 Let's celebrate by participating in our daily dress-up themes!
❤️ Monday, October 26 – GO RED!
Wear your favorite red shirt!
🌈 Tuesday, October 27 – Drug Free from Head to Toe!
Wear your crazy hair and socks!
🤠 Wednesday, October 28 – Cowboy Up & Give Drugs the Boot!
Wear your favorite western attire!
🦸 Thursday, October 29 – Superheroes Don't Do Drugs! Don't Vape!
Wear your superhero shirt and cape!
🎃 Friday, October 30 – Say BOO to Drugs!
Wear your school-approved costume!
💙🦓 We encourage all our Zachry Zebras to participate and help us fill our campus with school spirit, positivity, and powerful messages about making healthy choices!
✨ Adventure Awaits, and Every Great Adventure Begins with Healthy Choices! ✨
❤️ Together, We Can Make a Difference! Be Kind, Be Healthy, Be Strong, and Be Drug Free!
#HBZachryElementary #ZebraPride #RedRibbonWeek2026 #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe #HealthyChoices #AdventureAwaits #LISD

Popcorn Update 🍿💙

Support our Chess Club by purchasing a yummy snack! 💙🦓

Support our 5th grade fundraiser! 💙🦓

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
🚫 NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 12
Please be advised that all schools and district offices will be closed to students on Monday, October 12, due to a scheduled Staff Development Day.
🏫 CLASSES RESUME:
Tuesday, October 13
🚫 NO SCHOOL
Monday, October 12
Please be advised that all schools and district offices will be closed to students on Monday, October 12, due to a scheduled Staff Development Day.
🏫 CLASSES RESUME:
Tuesday, October 13


Come learn tips on how to help your child succeed on their state exams. Also, learn about benefits for taxpayers available now.

the LISD Athletic Department will be hosting the SHAC Meeting on Tuesday, October 6 at the Dr. Marcus Nelson Conference Room


Calling all student artists and creators! 🎨✨
It’s time to bring your imagination to life! We are so excited to invite you to participate in this amazing contest and showcase your design skills. The best part? Your drawing could be chosen as the featured design on our official 20th Annual LISD Tech Expo T-shirts! Don't miss out on leaving your mark on this milestone event—get drawing today! 👕
Parental consent is required, so please ask your teacher for a permission slip and turn it in to your homeroom teacher or Ms. Pineda, your DLS. 💙🦓
It’s time to bring your imagination to life! We are so excited to invite you to participate in this amazing contest and showcase your design skills. The best part? Your drawing could be chosen as the featured design on our official 20th Annual LISD Tech Expo T-shirts! Don't miss out on leaving your mark on this milestone event—get drawing today! 👕
Parental consent is required, so please ask your teacher for a permission slip and turn it in to your homeroom teacher or Ms. Pineda, your DLS. 💙🦓

Friendly Reminder 📌
✨ ❤️ Dyslexia Awareness Month is Here! ❤️ ✨
During the month of October, we celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month and recognize the many different ways our students learn, think, and shine! 🌟
Join us October 5–9 for a fun spirit week celebrating inclusion, neurodiversity, and the power of different minds! ❤️✨
🎩 Monday: Hats Off to Different Thinkers — wear your favorite hat!
📚 Tuesday: Connected by Stories — read a book with a loved one or buddy class!
🧦 Wednesday: Wonderfully Wild Brains — wear crazy socks!
❤️ Thursday: Go Red for Dyslexia — wear red!
🏀 Friday: Team Up for Neurodiversity — wear a sports jersey or team shirt!
🌈 Different brains… same brilliance! Let’s celebrate the unique strengths that make each of our Zebras amazing! 🦓💕
✨ ❤️ Dyslexia Awareness Month is Here! ❤️ ✨
During the month of October, we celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month and recognize the many different ways our students learn, think, and shine! 🌟
Join us October 5–9 for a fun spirit week celebrating inclusion, neurodiversity, and the power of different minds! ❤️✨
🎩 Monday: Hats Off to Different Thinkers — wear your favorite hat!
📚 Tuesday: Connected by Stories — read a book with a loved one or buddy class!
🧦 Wednesday: Wonderfully Wild Brains — wear crazy socks!
❤️ Thursday: Go Red for Dyslexia — wear red!
🏀 Friday: Team Up for Neurodiversity — wear a sports jersey or team shirt!
🌈 Different brains… same brilliance! Let’s celebrate the unique strengths that make each of our Zebras amazing! 🦓💕


🧹💙 Celebrating Our Amazing Custodians! 💙🧹
Today, on National Custodian Day, we want to thank our wonderful custodians for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. 🦓✨
We appreciate you and all that you do for our Zachry family! 💙
🧹💙 ¡Celebramos a nuestros increíbles conserjes! 💙🧹
Hoy, en el Día Nacional del Conserje, queremos agradecer a nuestros maravillosos conserjes por todo lo que hacen para mantener nuestra escuela limpia, segura y acogedora. 🦓✨
¡Los apreciamos mucho y agradecemos todo lo que hacen por nuestra familia Zachry! 💙
Today, on National Custodian Day, we want to thank our wonderful custodians for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. 🦓✨
We appreciate you and all that you do for our Zachry family! 💙
🧹💙 ¡Celebramos a nuestros increíbles conserjes! 💙🧹
Hoy, en el Día Nacional del Conserje, queremos agradecer a nuestros maravillosos conserjes por todo lo que hacen para mantener nuestra escuela limpia, segura y acogedora. 🦓✨
¡Los apreciamos mucho y agradecemos todo lo que hacen por nuestra familia Zachry! 💙




IMPORTANT NOTICE: Laredo ISD Extreme Weather 2 Hour Delay
In anticipation of inclement weather, Laredo ISD is delaying the start of the school day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and Friday, October 2, 2026.
LISD students are asked to report to their classes as per the following schedule:
Elementary School: 9:45 a.m.
Middle School: 10:00 a.m.
High School: 10:15 a.m.
Parents are encouraged to send their children to school dressed appropriately. Outdoor activities are subject to cancellation depending on the weather.
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, school messenger, and the district's website at www.laredoisd.org, and social media sites.
In anticipation of inclement weather, Laredo ISD is delaying the start of the school day on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and Friday, October 2, 2026.
LISD students are asked to report to their classes as per the following schedule:
Elementary School: 9:45 a.m.
Middle School: 10:00 a.m.
High School: 10:15 a.m.
Parents are encouraged to send their children to school dressed appropriately. Outdoor activities are subject to cancellation depending on the weather.
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, school messenger, and the district's website at www.laredoisd.org, and social media sites.


