Mary Help of Christians School - In February 1935, four Salesian Sisters set up a community and school in downtown Laredo. The first "school" on Hidalgo Street was located in a four room house where one room served as a chapel, the second room was used to teach sewing, painting and embroidery; the third room was the kitchen and dining area and the fourth room was the Sisters’ living quarters. As the Sisters' presence became known and their mission of being a true service to the youth spread, the student population outgrew the small school. At this time they relocated to Houston street.
The years from 1935 - 1940 served as a foundation of the work of the Salesian Sisters in Laredo leading to many young ladies answering the call to God's service and entering the vocation.
The school numbers continued to grow, going from 200 students in 1945, to 500 students in 1957, to 630 students in 1961; it was time to find a larger school.
Mr. Robert Trautmann graciously donated 20 acres of land which became the property where the school is currently located on Del Mar Blvd. and the rest is history. The grounds were blessed in November of 1962 and buildings were ready in November of 1963. This campus continues to grow, meeting the ever-changing population of Laredo.
As times have changed, so have the programs at Mary Help of Christians School. In addition to a strong Catholic curriculum, traditional Salesian education, athletic programs and extracurricular activities are available across the grade levels, Pre K3 through 8th grade.
The Salesian Sisters at Mary Help of Christians have formed many outstanding and contributing citizens in Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, and beyond.
Mary Help of Christians School is a private, Catholic, Salesian school. It is owned and operated by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, known as the Salesian Sisters. They belong to the congregation founded by St. Mary Mazzarello, who was the co-foundress with St. John Bosco.