Save the date for the annual Soul to Soul event scheduled for January 14th at 5:30 p.m. at Lufkin High School.

Daniel Lanigan, age 10, was a finalist in Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s writing contest titled Save Texas History for his story on a local legend, Rudolph the Red Nosed Pumping Unit.

Lufkin High School Freshman mascot, Bella Aldred, known as “Prissy the Panther” won third place in the National Cheerleaders Association State-of-Texas Mascot Championship.

Lufkin ISD purchased twelve new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to add to the existing 22 AEDs.  Lufkin ISD is now covered with AEDs located throughout the entire district.

Leadership Lufkin visited Dunbar Primary and Slack Elementary as part of their Education Day.

Mrs. Jan Fulbright, director of nursing, said, “Ramona is a great nurse. She never complains no matter what she is asked to do.”

Scott Neill, Board President of the Lufkin Education Foundation said, “We are looking forward to the leadership that Vercie will bring to the Foundation, and we anticipate that Vercie will be able to grow and expand upon the momentum the Foundation has achieved since its inception over five years ago.”

The twins range in age from three to four-years-old and are not all in their sisters’ classes. When asked if they like being twins, the consensus was a resounding yes!

The floors are squeaky clean, and the campus smells good because of the great job Mrs. San Juan does for the school; but her best work is her involvement in caring for students.

Santa came early to visit the students at the HOSTS (Help One Student to Succeed) reading lab at Brandon Elementary. 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.

Cindy Nerren, principal of Trout Primary, said, “We are so fortunate to be the beneficiaries of this fundraiser. Our students love getting new books and these book are beautiful, hardback books. I want to thank Mr. Flores and dd’s Discounts for this partnership.”

It’s a new day every day. We have events, we get kids where they need to be, help them to stop crying. I bond with these babies. Some kids, I’m the only one who can help them to stop crying. I just talk to them and love on them. Sometimes they need to talk or just need a hug.

Early release is on Friday, November 16, 2018. The district office will be closed at 1 p.m. on Friday.

The Evento en Español was an evening of fiesta and entertainment. Singing on the stage at Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium were the students from Slack Elementary and dancing were the Panther Pride students. It was a beautiful evening thanks to Elizabeth Lopez and the Nuestras Madres committee.

“To me, I have the best of both worlds. I love kids, and I love law enforcement. What better job is there?” she said.

Lufkin ISD would like to thank and honor our veterans at the many celebrations that will take place across the district. Click here for details.

Slack Elementary recently cut a ribbon to officially open the brand new STREAM lab, a place where students can learn about science, technology, research, engineering, art and math.

Juniors and seniors from the LHS Pantherbots Robotics Club had the opportunity to experience working with a multi-million dollar surgical robot thanks to Woodland Heights Medical Center.

“On average they see 85 to 100 students per day, more than most campuses see in a whole week. They just stood out because of their efforts with shot records, how organized they are, and the unique situations on their campus.” 

“As a coach, I’m more excited in sharing this moment with twelve other kids. I tell them this sport could change your life. You are the writer of your own destiny, and you are 100% in charge of your life. How bad do you want it?”

The newest member of the LHS Police Department will have a nice, cozy home thanks to LHS students in Mrs. Lamb’s Ag Mechanics class, Horticulture class, and other student volunteers.