Gene Tomas High School

📣🐊 Please join us in welcoming **Mr. Joshua Mistrot** to Gene Tomas High School as our newest **Assistant Band Director**!

Mr. Mistrot brings a passion for music education, student growth, and program excellence. His experience in directing bands, developing student musicians, and building successful music programs will be a tremendous asset to our Fine Arts department. We are excited for the energy, leadership, and creativity he will bring as he helps our students continue to grow both musically and personally.

Welcome to Gene Tomas High School, Mr. Mistrot! We are thrilled to have you join our team and look forward to the positive impact you will make on our students, band program, and school community. 💚🖤🤍

📣🐊 Please join us in welcoming **Ms. Katrina English** to Gene Tomas High School as our newest **English Teacher and Volleyball Coach**!

Ms. English brings a wealth of experience, a passion for student growth, and a proven commitment to excellence both in the classroom and on the court. Her dedication to developing strong learners, confident leaders, and successful student-athletes makes her an outstanding addition to our campus community.

We are excited for the knowledge, leadership, and positive impact she will bring to our students and athletic programs. Welcome to Gene Tomas High School, Ms. English—we are thrilled to have you join the Gator family! 💚🖤🤍

📣🐊 Please join us in welcoming **Ms. Maria Gorosito** to Gene Tomas High School as our newest **Spanish Teacher**!

Ms. Gorosito brings a passion for language, culture, and student success to the classroom. With experience teaching at both the junior high and high school levels, she is dedicated to helping students build confidence, expand their worldviews, and discover the opportunities that come with learning a second language.

We are excited for the enthusiasm, knowledge, and positive energy she will bring to our students and campus community. Welcome to Gene Tomas High School, Ms. Gorosito—we are thrilled to have you as part of the Gator family! 💚🖤🤍

📣🐊 Please join us in welcoming **Brittney Hill** to Gene Tomas High School as our newest **Assistant Principal**!

Ms. Hill brings a wealth of educational experience, a passion for student success, and a strong commitment to supporting both students and staff. Her dedication to building meaningful relationships, fostering academic excellence, and creating a positive school culture makes her a wonderful addition to the Gator family.

We are excited for the leadership, enthusiasm, and fresh perspective she will bring to our campus as we continue to grow and build upon the strong foundation of Gene Tomas High School.

Welcome to Gene Tomas High School, Ms. Hill! We are thrilled to have you join our team and can't wait to see the impact you'll make on our students, staff, and community. 💚🖤🤍

📣 Welcome Our Newest Gators! 🐊💚

Gene Tomas High School is excited to welcome several outstanding new staff members to our Gator family for the upcoming school year!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be introducing each of our newest team members through individual spotlight posts so you can get to know the talented educators and staff who will be making a difference on our campus.

We are thrilled to have these dedicated professionals joining our team as we continue building a culture of excellence, innovation, and student success.

Be sure to follow along and help us give our newest Gators a warm Gene Tomas welcome! 💚🖤🤍

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Big things are happening across ! ✨

Our Spring 2026 District Updates Newsletter is now available, featuring highlights on district growth, bond progress, future-ready programs, student opportunities, and more. From the new CTE Center and Bright Futures Academy at Beasley Elementary to strategic planning initiatives, this issue gives families and community members a closer look at how we're building bright futures together.

🔗 View the newsletter here: https://bit.ly/LamarCISDSpringMailerNewsletter

🎓 Class of 2027 Parents — We invite you to join us for the upcoming Senior Parent Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th, from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Cafeteria at Tomas HS!
Come meet the Senior Class Advisory Committee, learn about senior class packages, hear about exciting events planned for our inaugural senior class, and connect with the Pro-Grad Committee to learn more about Project Graduation.
We can’t wait to celebrate this historic senior year together! 🐊

📣🎓 **Class of 2027—It’s Your Time!**

Senior portrait booking is officially **OPEN**! Don’t miss your chance to be featured in the yearbook—**all seniors must be photographed by CADY**.

📸 Capture the moments that matter:
• Graduation announcements
• Senior yearbook ads
• Social media-ready photos

Spots fill quickly, so secure your session today!

👉 **Book now at cady.com/schedule**

🏥🐊 **Future Gators—get game ready!**

Don’t miss **Tomas Physical Day**—your one-stop opportunity to complete everything you need for athletics!

📅 **Monday, May 11, 2026**
⏰ **8:00 AM – 4:30 PM**
📍 **Gene Tomas HS Gymnasium**
💲 **$20 Physicals**

All incoming **7th–12th grade athletes** must have a physical and completed Rank One forms before tryouts—take care of it all in one place!

📲 Scan the QR codes on the flyer to complete forms and payment ahead of time.

**Get cleared. Get ready. Go Gators!** 💚

📣🐊 Counselor’s Corner Updates!

Stay in the know with important updates on Summer School, Dual Credit for 2026–2027, and this month’s Character Counts: Citizenship focus!

Don’t miss key deadlines and opportunities—reach out to your counselor for support and details. 💚