Lufkin ISD News
Lufkin ISD school closure being extended until May 4 per governor’s orders
Lufkin ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations until Monday, May 4, in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Family Resources: How to explain the Coronavirus-19 to children
This link provides helpful information for parents as well as activities to keep students engaged.
LHS Seniors: Balfour order pickup April 8
Balfour orders for seniors will be available to pick up next week.
A reminder on how to stay connected by cell phone
Here are some instructions on how to stay connected to any Lufkin ISD campus using your cell phone. You can connect to more than one campus.
Curriculum instructions for April
This post contains curriculum packet pick up information for Monday and instructions on Lufkin Learns @ Home website.
Lufkin ISD school closure being extended through April 17
Lufkin ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 17, in an effort to support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
More curbside meal pickup locations available Monday
Beginning Monday, March 23, the district has added extra feeding locations and will serve only one time a day providing a hot lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and breakfast items for students to have breakfast food for the next morning.
Lufkin Learns @ Home website for students and parents
Students of all ages will have the opportunity to continue studies at home with the newly launched Lufkin Learns @ Home webpage. The site is full of activities and enrichment opportunities for parents to share with their children.
Coronavirus updates from LufkinISD.org — and helpful resources
Lufkin ISD will continue to post updates on the coronavirus situation at LufkinISD.org. If you have not done so already, we encourage you to visit LufkinISD.org, find the “SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL” box and sign up for alerts as we post them.
UIL announces extended suspension of all UIL activities
The University Interscholastic League is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice.
Mrs. Cindy Rich receives Excellence in Education award
Mrs. Cindy Rich, 6th through 8th grade reading intervention teacher at Lufkin Middle School, received the 2020 Gilbert I. ‘Buddy’ Low Excellence in Education Award.
LHS senior scores perfect ACT score of 36
Andrew Adams, senior at Lufkin High School, recently earned the highest possible ACT score of 36. Fewer than half of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score.
Lufkin ISD school closure being extended through April 3
Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Lufkin ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 3rd in an effort support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Superintendent Lynn Torres updates board on coronavirus response plan
Superintendent Lynn Torres updated the trustees today on the district’s coronavirus response plan including plans for students and staff.
Students can pick up breakfast, lunch at LHS, Brandon and Slack during school closure
During the coming week, students will be available to pick up breakfast between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. each weekday at Lufkin High School, Brandon Elementary or Slack Elementary, and lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at each of those campuses.
Lufkin ISD to close this coming week due to coronavirus concerns
The Lufkin Independent School District will close for the upcoming week (March 16-20) due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
CHOOSE LUFKIN ISD: Lufkin ISD Job Fair slated for March 31st
More than 1,300 dedicated employees choose Lufkin ISD in order to inspire, enrich, and educate children. If that is your life mission, we want you to choose Lufkin ISD, too.
Herty Primary celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday & Read Across America
Community members, Lufkin High School students, and Lufkin ISD police officers came by to share their love of reading with the students today for Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day.
Maria Cuellar Chooses Lufkin ISD
Maria Cuellar has been surrounded by Spanish in a world of English. She grew up in a home where only Spanish was spoken but went to school all day speaking English. Now as the Dual Kindergarten teacher at Burley Primary, she has the opportunity to teach in both languages.
Burley Primary’s Math Night was MATHTASTIC! (Photos)
Thanks to our community partners, parents, students, and staff for making Burley Primary’s Math Night a fun experience for all!
Round up the Pre-Kinder and Kindergarteners for 2020-2021 school year!
It’s time to round up the pre-kinder and kindergartners at the Round-Up on Thursday, April 2nd. Click here for details.
Garrett Primary brings in the BIG RIGS! (Photos)
Thanks to our community partners for participating in the Touch-a-Truck event at Garrett Primary. The children loved seeing the trucks and professions up close even climbing in the cabs of some of these big rigs.
Dunbar Primary multi-age class takes on water well project in Uganda
The students have been learning about fresh water, filters, ground water, layers of the earth and much more. But today’s lesson was more about being grateful for what you have and how we can bless others.
Board approves 2020-2021 school calendar
At the February 13th school board meeting, the 2020-2021 school calendar was approved by the Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees.
Start spreading the news…GT Class heads to New York!
When I think of the Lufkin ISD mission to provide exceptional learning experiences for our students, the 10th-grade Gifted and Talented Integrated Studies Program trip to New York City immediately comes to mind.
