Lufkin ISD News
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Your feedback will be an invaluable resource to the district as we move forward with the planning process for continuity of services, and how we utilize ESSER funds.
We love our school counselors! National School Counseling Week Feb. 5 – 9
Lufkin ISD is fortunate to have 21 talented school counselors who work hard every day one-on-one with students, parents and staff. Thank you for all you do!
Lufkin ISD director of Science and Social Studies elected to IMCAT Board of Directors
“By having Erin Kay serve on the IMCAT Board, Lufkin ISD will have a direct voice to ensure that state instructional resource decisions reflect the values that drive our instruction here in Lufkin ISD,” Shelly Slaton, assistant superintendent of Education Services and Accountability, said.
Lufkin Living Library featuring a unique collection of human books!
The Lufkin Living Library…real people in our community with stories to tell. Pre-register to attend!
Three Lufkin High School students to perform in TMEA All-State music group
Gerald Pineda, Maddyn Hartzog and Yissell Castro are among the more than 70,000 who entered the Texas Music Educators competition and were chosen to perform in one of the 18 state ensembles.
101 Dalmatians for the 101 Days of School at Burley Primary
Students and teachers at Burley Primary dress like 101 Dalmatians for the 101 Days of School.
Lufkin High School contest winners display artwork at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Lufkin High School students Brynn Jones, Jakob Aguilar and Alexsandra Takacs were selected to have their rodeo art displayed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Lufkin Panthers learn their new district destination for 2024-25 and 2025-26
Click here to see the Lufkin Panthers’ new athletic district for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, as announced by the UIL this morning.
Lufkin Middle School students selected to have art on display at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Lufkin Middle School students Caiden and Lela were selected to have their rodeo art displayed at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
It’s the 100th Day of School!!
Students and staff at Herty Primary dress as 100-year-olds for the 100th Day of School celebration!
Change for Hope fundraiser for local cancer patients kicks off on primary campuses
Ashley Berry rallied the students to get involved in a fun fundraiser that encourages them to fill up buckets with change to help provide for the needs of local cancer patients.
Zumba for a good cause!
Join the fun at the Zumbathon to raise money for the Dual Language Scholarship program.
Kathy Jost named Region 7 TEPSAN of the Year
“Kathy lends her time and expertise to support Texas PK-8 leaders and ensure student success. We are proud to recognize her dedication and work on behalf of the Association,” said TEPSA Executive Director Harley Eckhart.
Brandon Elementary art contest winners’ artwork will be on display at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Both winners have been given tickets to attend the Houston Rodeo and see their art on display.
Way to go, Brenda Ehrlich — Outstanding Cooperating Teacher!
Brenda Ehrlich, fourth grade teacher at Coston Elementary, was recognized as the Outstanding Cooperating Teacher for Fall 2023 from Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU). She was nominated by her SFASU clinical intern Natalie Eddy.
Follow along the Valentine’s Day Card project for Multiage at Dunbar Primary
Watch the map fill up with hearts from all over the country as the students from the Multiage class receive Valentine’s Day cards.
Eighteen students heading to STATE in Business Professionals of America competition
Eighteen LHS students qualified for state competition at the BPA Regional Competition at Dayton High School on Jan. 20, 2024.
Retired Teachers: Interested in becoming an Academic Tutor? APPLY TODAY!
Retired Teachers: Put your skills and experience back in the classroom – become an Academic Tutor!
Kozy Kidz Campaign exceeds expectations
“I literally had no clue it would get this big,” Amanda Aguilar, assistant principal at Trout Primary, said. “The community has been phenomenal — beautiful people I don’t even know.”
Dunbar Primary multi-age class requesting Valentine’s Day cards from across the 50 states
The class is going to track the location of each card received and color in each state on a large map in their classroom.
ECHS students, Dress for Success Club present to the Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees
January is School Board Appreciation month. The theme this year is ‘Locally Elected, Community Connected’ which highlights the connection between school trustees and their communities. ECHS students, Dress for Success Club did presentations at the meeting.
Advanced Financial Group donates prizes for conduct incentives
The conduct incentive awards are given out every nine weeks to encourage students to be prompt, prepared, productive, polite and patient.
Thank you Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees: Locally elected, community connected
We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our locally elected Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees.
School resumes regular hours Wednesday, Jan. 17
Lufkin ISD will resume regular school hours on Wednesday, Jan. 17.
School and all activities canceled for Tuesday
Due to increasing concerns of roadway safety, Lufkin ISD will cancel school and all activities on Tuesday, Jan. 16.