This week’s district drawing winner is Amanda Venegas from Brookhollow Elementary. She won a week’s worth of prime parking at Brookhollow. Thank you for your donation, Mrs. Venegas.

The show gave administrators, directors, cafeteria workers, teachers, parents and students alike the opportunity to try firsthand the school breakfast/lunch foods that could potentially be served in the Lufkin ISD cafeterias.

The Academy develops leadership capacity in participants to enable them to progress as leaders on their campuses and in the district.

Congratulations, Mrs. Deason, and thank you for supporting United Way.

The Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.

“Our recipe for success is student feedback. It is critical in determining what makes it on the menu.  We discuss with the campus managers what their kids want. It’s our goal to provide “kid friendly” menus to ensure that kids are actually eating the food and not throwing it away.  If kids are hungry, they aren’t focused. If they’re not focused, they can’t learn.”   

Lufkin ISD Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney was named the Texas Superintendent of the Year on Saturday in Dallas.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and Lufkin ISD will be hosting a Dyslexia Awareness Parent Night on Oct. 17.

Students and staff: Tell us what you like to eat! Come taste some new flavors and try new products that could end up on plates in the cafeteria. We want your input!

Lufkin ISD announces eight students who have received national academic honors including National Merit Semi-finalist, National Hispanic Recognition Program and National Merit Commended.

The SFA STEM Academy is a partnership and cohort program between Lufkin High School and Stephen F. Austin State University, aimed at enriching the high school experience for students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics college study and careers.

The Little Black Dress initiative is a fundraising challenge sponsored by the Junior League of Lufkin that is dedicated to raise awareness for those living in poverty.

HOSTS is a nationally recognized mentoring program that pairs a student who needs help in reading with a community member who wants to make a difference in a student’s life.

Click on this story for answers to questions presented at Tuesday night’s Panther Community Forum and to view a Facebook Live replay of the event.