Michael S. Ryan Elementary School

✨ Leadership in Action at Ryan Elementary! ✨ Today was a truly special day as we officially welcomed our newest members into the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)! We are so incredibly proud of these students for demonstrating excellence in: • Scholarship 📚 • Responsibility ✅ • Service 🤝 • Leadership 🌟 Watching these young leaders take their pledge was a reminder of the bright future ahead. Being an NEHS member isn't just about getting great grades—it’s about being a role model in our halls and a helping hand in our community. A huge thank you to the families, teachers, and mentors who supported these students on their journey. Your encouragement makes moments like this possible! Join us in the comments by dropping a 🎉 or a 👏 to congratulate our newest inductees!

🌮 A Taco-tastic Start to Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌮 We want to send a huge "THANK YOU" to Commissioner Ana Galo and Commissioner John Galo for their incredible generosity Monday morning! Our teachers and staff were treated to a delicious breakfast taco spread to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week. It was the perfect way to fuel up for another week of learning and growing. We are so grateful for your continued support of our educators and our school community! 🍎✨

🎭 Puppet Show Fun at Ryan Elementary! 🎭 We had some very special guests today! A huge thank you to the Laredo Public Library for visiting our campus and putting on an absolutely wonderful puppet show. Our ECC through 2nd-grade kiddos were all smiles, laughs, and cheers! It was such a fantastic way to bring storytelling to life and spark our students' imaginations. 🌟 Check out some of the highlights below! 📸👇

🌟 Celebrating Excellence for April! 🌟
Let's give a massive cheer for the April Students of the Month and our exceptional Bilingual Scholars!
Your dedication in the classroom, your positive attitudes, and your pursuit of academic growth are an inspiration to all of us at Ryan Elementary. Thank you for setting such a great example!
We are so proud to watch our students achieve greatness! Go Bobcats! 🐾

🏀 CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! 🏀 Let's hear it for our amazing 3rd Grade Bobcats! These athletes have worked hard all season, and now it’s time for the ultimate showdown. We need the Ryan Elementary family to show up loud and proud to cheer them on to victory! 🐾💪 🗓️ THE DETAILS • WHO: Ryan Elementary Bobcats vs. Elite Zebras • WHEN: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • TIME: 8:00 PM • WHERE: LBV Boys Club

👑 A Feast Fit for the Protectors of the Realm! 👑 The bells rang at Ryan Elementary today, but not for battle—for a feast! A massive THANK YOU to Commissioner Ana Galo and Commissioner John Galo for sponsoring today's teacher appreciation lunch. Because of your generosity, our "Night’s Watch" (and day watch!) enjoyed a legendary spread from Suarez Restaurant. In the quest to educate the future leaders of the Seven Kingdoms, a meal like this is exactly what our North needs to stay strong.

MEETING LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE GYM (Parking and entrance will be on the side of the school) Calling all future Bobcat Cheerleaders! 💜🐾 Tryouts are right around the corner— If you’re ready to build confidence, learn new skills, and be part of something special, we’d love to have you! All interested incoming 3rd–5th graders must attend the mandatory parent meeting to be eligible to try out. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾

🏀 BOBCATS PLAYOFF SCHEDULE 🏀 Come out and support our 2nd and 3rd grade teams! Here is where you need to be: 🗓️ TONIGHT: Monday, May 4th ✅ 3rd Grade Team ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 3900 Los Presidentes 🗓️ Wednesday, May 6th ✅ 2nd Grade Team ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 NW Boys Club (4500 Old Santa Maria Road) 🗓️ Saturday, May 9th ✅ 2nd Grade Team ⏰ 1:45 PM 📍 NW Boys Club (4500 Old Santa Maria Road) Let’s fill the stands and bring the noise! 📣💜

Happy Principal’s Day to the leader of the pack! 🐾💜 Today we are celebrating Dr. Alberto Resendez for his incredible dedication to Michael S. Ryan Elementary. Being a Bobcat means inspiring excellence in everyone, and Dr. Resendez goes above and beyond every single day to support our students, staff, and community.

Save the date, Bobcats! 🐾 It’s almost time to celebrate all the hard work and amazing achievements our students have reached this year at M. S. Ryan Elementary. Check out the schedule below to find your student's award ceremony time. We can't wait to see you there! 🎓💜 📅 Award Ceremony Schedule Tuesday, May 12, 2026 • Pre-K 3 & Pre-K 4: 8:30 am • 1st Grade: 10:00 am • 2nd Grade: 1:00 pm Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • 3rd Grade: 8:30 am • 4th Grade: 10:00 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 • Kinder Graduation: 9:00 am • 5th Grade: 1:00 pm

🐲 Teacher Appreciation Week is coming to M.S. Ryan Elementary! 🐲 From May 4th to May 8th, we’re honoring our incredible teachers with a week of treats and thanks. Check out our flyer to see our daily themes! 📜✨ Whether it’s a "Smart Cookie" on Monday or a flower on Thursday, let’s show our teachers they are the true MVPs of the realm. 🛡️

It’s time to gear up for another amazing year at Ryan Elementary! Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is OPEN.
Whether your student is returning or joining our pack for the first time, we want to make sure you’re all set for the fall.

📲 How to Register:
- Simply scan the QR code on the flyer to register from the comfort of your home.
- Need a Helping Hand? Our friendly office staff is here to help! Come visit us if you need assistance with the process.

🏫 Office Assistance Hours:
Monday – Friday
Morning: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Note: The office is closed for lunch between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM.

Don't wait until the summer rush—let's get those Bobcats registered today! 💙🎒

Let’s hear a huge congratulations for some incredible members of our team! We are beyond proud to announce our 2025-2026 Staff Award Winners. These educators and professionals go above and beyond every single day for our students and our school. Please join us in celebrating: 🍎 Patricia Ramos – Teacher of the Year ⭐ Adriana Benavides – Golden Apple Award 🌟 Graciela Perez – Paraprofessional of the Year 📂 Judith Munoz – Clerical Paraprofessional of the Year Thank you all for your dedication, your heart, and your unwavering commitment to excellence at Michael S. Ryan Elementary. We are so lucky to have you in our corner!

Calling all future Bobcat Cheerleaders! 💜🐾 Tryouts are right around the corner— If you’re ready to build confidence, learn new skills, and be part of something special, we’d love to have you! All interested incoming 3rd–5th graders must attend the mandatory parent meeting to be eligible to try out. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾 For more information, please contact Coach Gutierrez at vmgutierrez@laredoisd.org

We are bursting with pride for our incredible students who represented Ryan Elementary at the District GT Showcase this week! 🌟

These students have been working diligently right in their classrooms, turning their curiosity into incredible independent research and creative masterpieces. Seeing that classroom hard work transition to the district stage was a testament to their dedication and "Bobcat Bold" spirit.

A huge thank you to:
✨Our brilliant students for your passion and deep-dive discoveries.
✨Our amazing classroom teachers for fostering an environment where big ideas can grow.
✨The families who supported these projects from start to finish.

You all represented our school with excellence and creativity! We can’t wait to see how you continue to change the world, one big idea at a time. 🚀💡

🐾 Celebrating Our Remarkable Leaders!
This week, Ryan Elementary joined schools across the country in celebrating National Assistant Principal Week, and we couldn't let it pass without giving a massive shout-out to our very own dynamic duo!

A huge Bobcat Thank You to:

Mrs. Veronica L. Ramos

Ms. Karla M. Ramirez

From ensuring our hallways are safe to supporting our teachers and cheering on every single student, these two leaders are the heart and soul of our campus. Their dedication, grace, and "Bobcat Pride" make Ryan Elementary a better place to learn and grow every single day.

We are so lucky to have you on our team! 💜🤍🩶

Last week was National Library Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without celebrating the amazing duo that keeps the heart of Ryan Elementary beating! 📚✨

A huge THANK YOU to our wonderful librarian, Ms. Lerma, and our dedicated library aide, Mrs. Meza. From finding the perfect book for a curious reader to keeping our shelves organized and our imaginations growing, these two go above and beyond every single day for our Bobcats.

We are so lucky to have you sparking a love for reading in our school!

🚀 Power up for Movie Day! 🌟 Attention Pre-K and Kinder parents! Our youngest students are in for a galactic treat this week as we celebrate their hard work and "Watch Us Soar" spirit. 🎬 The Main Event • What: A special screening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie! • When: Friday, April 3rd • Who: Exclusively for our Pre-K & Kinder students. 👕 What to Wear Don't forget to have your little ones wear their new "Soaring High At Ryan" purple shirt to show their school pride! It’s going to be an out-of-this-world Day 5! We can't wait to see all that purple in the hallways. 🌈✨

🐣🐰Hello Parents and Guardians, Please take note of our upcoming schedule changes as we head into the weekend. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday! 🌷Friday, April 3rd: Early Release Students will be dismissed early tomorrow at the following times: • Elementary Schools: 1:00 PM • Middle Schools: 1:30 PM • High Schools: 1:45 PM 🌷Monday, April 6th: No Classes There will be no school for students on Monday. Staff and students will be away for the extended weekend. 🌷Tuesday, April 7th: Classes Resume Regularly scheduled classes and bus routes will resume for all students on Tuesday, April 7th. Have a beautiful Spring weekend!