Lufkin ISD News

Happy Ed Tech Day
Lufkin ISD is proud to recognize our Technology Department!

This Week in Athletics: September 23-28, 2024
We’ve got plenty of opportunities to cheer for our LMS and LHS athletes this week!

September Board Meeting Highlights
See what we celebrated, discussed, approved and planned for at the September Board Meeting.

Lufkin Panther Football is on the road this week!
Here’s what you need to know…

September is National Attendance Awareness Month – Enter to Win
We want to see our #PanthersBeingPresent! By submitting a daily photo, you’re entered to win!

East Texas Food Show and Tasting
Students, parents, staff and community members are invited!

This Week in Panther Sports: September 9-13, 2024
It’s a big week of travel for Lufkin athletes!

Trout Primary Welcomes Grandparents
Grandparents were welcomed onto campus for special activities and snacks on Friday, September 6th.

Lufkin Education Foundation Awards $70,061.85 in Grants to Lufkin ISD Teachers
What a great day! We can’t wait to see these awarded grants in action in classrooms!

This Week in Panther Athletics: September 3-7, 2024
Check out this week in sports, including the Lady Pack’s Volleyball district opener and Panther Football in the Great American Rivalry Series!

Good News from Tonight’s Board Meeting
2024-25 Lufkin ISD Budge Highlights

School Holiday: Labor Day
In observance of Labor Day, Lufkin ISD will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.

This Week in Panther Athletics: August 26-31, 2024
Catch the action with cross country, tennis, volleyball and Week #1 of Lufkin Panther Football!

Raising Highly Capable Kids: Communities Empowering Families for Success
Free, twelve week course beginning Monday, April 26th!
This Week in Panther Athletics, August 19-24, 2024
Catch volleyball, tennis, cross country and football in action this week! Go Pack!

Proposed District Goal to Provide Childcare to Employees
Dr. Hockenberry proposes a new district goal to implement an employee childcare program, allowing care for children as young as six weeks old, which is anticipated to be in place on or before the commencement of the 2025-26 school year.

Carla Owen named Family Engagement Specialist
Join us in welcoming Carla Owen as LISD’s newest Family Engagement Specialist for the 21st Century – Texas ACE Program!

A Message from the Superintendent: Off to a fantastic start!
It was a great kick-off to the year, and we are excited for students’ first full week on campuses!

TxDOT: New school year brings safety reminders
A new school year is about to begin and TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep students safe.
Lufkin ISD poised to achieve a balanced budget and 2.5% pay raise for Lufkin ISD employees
“This was a team effort,” Gaston said. “Without the collaborative spirit of many, this achievement would not have been possible.”

Time to sign up to ride the bus and download parent portal app
Scan the QR codes to register and to download the new app.

Back to School Stay in School Rally for all ages!
Back to School Stay in School Rally for all ages! Attendance boosts student achievement and improves your child’s educational experience. Let’s come together to encourage students to come to school! Join us and a host of community members for this fun-filled rally!

Register for 2024-25 School Year!
Need in-person help with registration? Come to the Administration Building on July 29!

Meet the Teacher events
Save the date for Meet the Teacher events across the District.

Imaginarium Camp connects across the ages
“Teachers wanted to design a camp that provided innovative learning opportunities to a broad age group,” Erin Kay, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.