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.

Join the fun at the Zumbathon to raise money for the Dual Language Scholarship program.

“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.

Both winners have been given tickets to attend the Houston Rodeo and see their art on display.

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.

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 LHS students qualified for state competition at the BPA Regional Competition at Dayton High School on Jan. 20, 2024.

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“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.”

The class is going to track the location of each card received and color in each state on a large map in their classroom.

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.

We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our locally elected Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees.

Lufkin ISD will resume regular school hours on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

Due to increasing concerns of roadway safety, Lufkin ISD will cancel school and all activities on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Lufkin Middle School eighth grade STEM Prep students participated in their first Science Fair in the new LMS Cafeteria. The students placing in the top six move on to the Region 7 Science Fair in Kilgore on Feb. 9.

The Raising Highly Capable Kids parenting program requires volunteer facilitators to effectively launch and sustain the program.

STAAR Testing dates released.

Informational meetings for Gifted & Talented and the Dual Language program begins next week.

Today was a soft opening for the new LMS cafeteria that was part of the $75 million bond the community voted for in 2018. The LMS Student Nutrition staff cooked lunch for the Student Nutrition Services staff and Admin team. Tomorrow will be the real test when the students arrive.

“We are thrilled to welcome this historic number of QuestBridge Scholars,” said Ana Rowena Mallari, Co-Founder and CEO of QuestBridge. “These Scholars will bring a depth of thought and range of experiences to our college partner campuses that will surely enrich their new communities.”

The “Superior Achievement” rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Lufkin ISD’s financial management and reporting system. Lufkin ISD received a score of 100 out of 100 points.

A Texas Education Agency (TEA) update will change the enrollment process for dual language programs across the state.

Former Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees board member Andra Self was awarded the Community Service Award from the Concerned Black Men of Lufkin, Inc. at the 16th annual scholarship gala. 

“The virtual showcase is not only a celebration of CS Ed Week, but it will give students the opportunity to work on their presentation skills and hear from peers who also created apps, ” said Robbie Kuykendall,  GEAR UP coordinator.