Lufkin ISD News
Come cheer on Lufkin ISD students at the Downtown Lufkin Christmas Parade
The Downtown Lufkin Christmas Parade is Saturday and lots of LISD students will be participating!
Coston Elementary Student Council is organizing sock drive for the homeless
“I want to help others so the world will be a better place,” Emerson said. “People will feel more happy during their day because they know people gave them socks.”
Lufkin High School choirs present holiday concert Gloria
The Stone Fort Chorale will be our special guests for the evening. Come hear the sounds of Christmas from our talented students.
Panther Players present A Christmas Carol on Friday night
Don’t miss this heartwarming experience that captures the true essence of the season. Bring the whole family to see A Christmas Carol.
Lufkin High School Band Christmas concert Dec. 12
Come hear the sounds of Christmas from the award-winning Lufkin Panther band.
LHS Kantori Choir performs tonight at Holiday, Hope and Honor Concert
Enjoy a holiday concert tonight featuring the Angelina Choir and Orchestra and the LHS Kantori Choir.
Lufkin ISD receives $2.8 million SAFE grant for safety and security measures
“This safety grant marks a significant stride forward for our district in fostering an environment where every student and staff member feels safe,” Andre Emmons, Executive Director of Operations and Safety, said.
Drug-Free All Stars and Leadership Tomorrow students recognized at November board meeting
The Leadership Tomorrow students and Drug-Free All Stars were recognized at the November board meeting for doing an outstanding job representing Lufkin ISD and our community.
Happy Thanksgiving! Lufkin ISD will be closed Nov. 20-24
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
WHATAPARA! Thanks to all of our paras across the District!
Paras were appreciated across the District today for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day.
Kindness for cancer patients
The 21st Century Texas ACE Lufkin ISD afterschool program is partnering with East Texas Cancer Alliance Of Hope. The students at each of the afterschool programs have been creating get well cards for cancer patients.
Thankful for Turkey Trot!
Special needs students from Herty Primary, Anderson Elementary, Coston Elementary, Brookhollow Elementary, Brandon Elementary, Slack Elementary, Trout Primary, Lufkin Middle School and Lufkin High School enjoyed a day of fun at Lufkin High School where they were paired with LHS athletes to run, play games and do an obstacle course at John Outlaw Field.
Twenty-six Lufkin ISD teachers recommended for Teacher Incentive Allotment
The Teacher Incentive Allotment provides funding for compensation to pay highly effective teachers whose students show measurable improvement in academic growth.
Logan’s Roadhouse hosts LMS ‘Dress for Success’ club
“This club teaches self worth and how to carry yourself every day,” Tracey Mitchell, eighth grade science teacher, said.
Lufkin ISD Receives $1 Million Stronger Connections Grant
“This grant will provide funding for Brandon Elementary, Lufkin Middle School and Lufkin High School to support the academic and nonacademic needs of students,” Cindy Tierney, Executive Director of Student Services & Federal Programs, said. “By providing safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments, this grant will help in academic achievement as well as mental, behavioral, emotional and physical health and well-being of students.”
LHS senior Justice Jackson is a semi-finalist for Coca-Cola Scholarship
“Her hard work throughout high school is paying off, and I am excited to see where this journey takes her,” Autumn McDaniel, senior high school counselor, said.
SAVE THE DATE: Advanced Academics Community Showcase
LHS junior Claudia Salazar awarded outstanding music fellowship
“Claudia is a rock star student and musician,” Nicole Stewart, LHS choir teacher, said. “Having this opportunity will help her prepare and gain skills to be competitive in college auditions for scholarships to study music after high school.”
LISD is monitoring chemical plant fire in Shepherd
Lufkin ISD is monitoring the situation with the chemical plant fire in Shepherd. At this time, our local emergency management team advised that we are safe. If things change, we will be prepared to immediately contact parents and will post on social media. Otherwise, we will continue with our regularly scheduled school day.
Parents/Guardians: Update Emergency Contact information in Skyward
If you have any changes, especially if your cell phone has changed numbers, here’s how to use your cell phone or computer to update your information in Skyward.
Four LHS seniors are QuestBridge National College Match finalists
“Our Questbridge finalists are talented, motivated and excel academically,” said Julie McManus, LHS principal. “We anxiously await the final match decisions that will be delivered on Dec. 1.”
Veteran’s Day programs
Click this post to find out the date and time of Veteran’s Day programs across the District.
Monday: Student holiday and staff development day
Monday, Nov. 6 is a student holiday and staff development day.
LHS junior Melissa Hernandez appointed president of state organization
“Melissa is an outstanding student,” Guadalupe Lila, LHS Spanish teacher said. “I have always found Melissa to be self-motivated, hardworking and intelligent. When we were contacted about the position, I knew we needed someone with good communication skills someone that could take the initiative and could stay calm under pressure.”
LHS senior Hayden Futch named Commended National Merit
Hayden Futch was notified by his high school principal Julie McManus that he received Commended National Merit status on his PSAT. About 34,000 students nationally are being recognized with this honor.