Lufkin ISD News
![Lufkin NAACP Back to School Stay in School Educational Love Fest](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/Love.jpg)
Lufkin NAACP Back to School Stay in School Educational Love Fest
Food, fun, games, prizes and learning for grades K through 12.
![Grants in action! Come see teacher grants the Ed Foundation funded this year!](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/Grant-Showcase-Invite-1080x675.jpg)
Grants in action! Come see teacher grants the Ed Foundation funded this year!
The Education Foundation Grant Showcase is for everyone! You will love seeing the teacher ideas that will be enjoyed across the district.
![Got Milk? Mobile Dairy Classroom demonstrates milking cow at Trout Primary](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/IMG_7456-1-1080x675.jpg)
Got Milk? Mobile Dairy Classroom demonstrates milking cow at Trout Primary
Trout Primary students got to meet “Hallie” the Jersey Cow at the Mobile Dairy Classroom, a division of the Southwest Dairy Museum, Inc., a non-profit, educational program funded by dairymen across the Southwest and Southeast.
![Celebrating Lufkin ISD Staff: Meet Cynthia Draper](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/Cynthia-Draper-1080x675.jpg)
Celebrating Lufkin ISD Staff: Meet Cynthia Draper
Cynthia Draper teaches third-grade students at Brookhollow Elementary the importance of working together.
![Plan to attend PAAAS](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2021/11/Lynn-Torres-LISD-Superintendent-1080x675.jpg)
Plan to attend PAAAS
Superintendent Lynn Torres encourages public to attend the Parents for African American Academic Success (PAAAS) symposium Feb. 3-4 at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center.
![January is School Board Recognition Month](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/board-1080x675.jpg)
January is School Board Recognition Month
Thanks for all you do, Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees!
![Board approves 2023-24 school calendar](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/SAVE-1080x675.jpg)
Board approves 2023-24 school calendar
The Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-24 School Calendar at the board meeting tonight.
![2023 Houston Rodeo Art Winners announced at board meeting](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/art-winners-1080x675.jpg)
2023 Houston Rodeo Art Winners announced at board meeting
Congratulations to our 2023 Houston Rodeo Art Winners!
![MLK Day Poster Contest Winners!](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/Naomi-Scott-1-1080x675.jpg)
MLK Day Poster Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the students who won the MLK Day poster contest!
![PAAAS keynote speakers announced](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/PAAAS-web-1080x675.jpg)
PAAAS keynote speakers announced
On both Friday night and Saturday, we will feature two outstanding keynote speakers you won’t want to miss — Dr. C. Spencer Platt and Dr. Kenyatta N. Shamburger.
![Student/Staff holiday Monday](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/MLK-Day-English-1-1080x675.jpg)
Student/Staff holiday Monday
The district will be closed for a student/staff holiday on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
![Celebrate Lufkin ISD Staff: Meet Kenneth “Bucket” Miller](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/KM-1080x675.jpeg)
Celebrate Lufkin ISD Staff: Meet Kenneth “Bucket” Miller
“They like my smile,” he said. “I throw my smile at ’em every now and then.”
![We want your input – Please fill out the survey](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/ESSER-Survey-1080x675.jpg)
We want your input – Please fill out the survey
Lufkin ISD would like to receive input regarding how the district should continue services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
![STAAR testing dates for Spring 2023](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2021/05/staar-download.png)
STAAR testing dates for Spring 2023
Click this post to see the STAAR testing schedule for the spring semester.
![COVID-19 testing for students and staff members](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-09-at-10.15.26-AM-1080x675.png)
COVID-19 testing for students and staff members
Covid-19 testing is available Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the LMS parking lot for students and staff members.
![SAVE THE DATE: Parents for African-American Academic Success Symposium](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/thumbnail_PAAAS-Save-the-Date-1.jpg)
SAVE THE DATE: Parents for African-American Academic Success Symposium
Save the date for our PAAAS Symposium coming up in February!
![School back in session tomorrow – January 5](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2023/01/Back-to-School-1080x675.jpg)
School back in session tomorrow – January 5
We’re ready to get this new year started!
![PARENTS OF BUS RIDERS: Smart Tag Parent Portal NOW AVAILABLE!](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2017/03/bg-slider-bus-pfci58.jpg)
PARENTS OF BUS RIDERS: Smart Tag Parent Portal NOW AVAILABLE!
The SMART tagTM Parent Portal will allow parents to view their children’s riding activity, current riding status (on bus, dropped off, or has not ridden), manage text notifications, and more.
![Many mini-trees at Anderson Elementary](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2022/12/Anderson-winners-1080x675.png)
Many mini-trees at Anderson Elementary
Who knew mini-trees could be decorated so creatively!? The teachers at Anderson Elementary go all out on mini-tree decor this year!
![Early release on Friday for Christmas break](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2022/12/thumbnail_Christmas-Holiday-English-1080x675.jpeg)
Early release on Friday for Christmas break
Early release on Friday for Christmas break.
![Coston Carollers spread Christmas cheer at Lufkin ISD Administration](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2022/12/IMG_7380-1080x675.jpg)
Coston Carollers spread Christmas cheer at Lufkin ISD Administration
The Lufkin ISD Administration employees enjoyed a special treat as the Coston Elementary students performed Christmas songs this morning at the downtown Administration building.
![Amy Miller: Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Fall 2022](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2022/12/MillerRenfrow-2-1080x675.jpg)
Amy Miller: Outstanding Cooperating Teacher Fall 2022
Amy Miller, second grade teacher at Herty Primary, was recognized as the Outstanding Cooperating Teacher for Fall 2022 at the Clinical Intern luncheon today
![Dunbar first graders spread joy at Christmas program](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2022/12/Dunbar-9-1080x675.jpg)
Dunbar first graders spread joy at Christmas program
The Dunbar Primary cafeteria was filled with families and friends as they listened to the joyful sound of first graders singing Christmas songs.
![Essay winner Eryn Avila recognized at Board Work Session today](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2022/12/IMG_7352-1080x675.jpg)
Essay winner Eryn Avila recognized at Board Work Session today
At the Lufkin ISD Board Work Session today Eryn Avila, 7th grader at Lufkin Middle School, was recognized as the runner up winner of the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest, a national contest sponsored by Optimum.
![Lufkin ISD Christmas Programs](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2022/12/Lufkin-isd-Christmas-programs-940x675.jpg)
Lufkin ISD Christmas Programs
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays with Christmas celebrations and programs across the district this week.