Lufkin ISD News

The Dyslexia Art Showcase auction is now open!
Check out all the amazing art pieces created by our dyslexic students across the District.

LHS alumni/former NFL player speaks to LMS staff and students on believing in your dreams
Germard Reed, 2009 graduate of Lufkin High School and former NFL player, spoke to Lufkin Middle School students and teachers in an inspiring message about believing in yourself and your dreams.

Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 – 27
Red Ribbon Week will be next week. Pledge to be drug-free!

Kid Approved! Food show and tasting was a hit!
The East Texas Food Show & Commodity Tasting at the Convention Center today brought out our toughest food critics…kiddos. Students, staff, parents and community members had the opportunity to sample all kinds of school lunch items.

Dyslexia Awareness Month Art Show at the Museum of East Texas
Art show kicks off an art auction to raise money for the Alys Ray Achievement Scholarship.

Dunbar Primary Glow Day
The entire Dunbar Primary campus glowed today as teachers and staff created classrooms and halls filled with bright neon and black lights to make a special day for the students. [gallery type="rectangular" size="medium"...

Many gathered around the flagpole to pray at the See You at the Pole event led by LHS students
The See You at The Pole (SYATP) event coordinated by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization was held this morning around the flagpole in front of the LHS baseball/softball complex.

LHS Panther Players present Peter Pan!
Peter Pan is coming to the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium Friday and Saturday.

National GEAR UP Week Sept. 25 – 29
Activities will be going on all week to celebrate National GEAR UP week!

Monday, Oct. 2 Student Holiday and Staff Development
On Monday, Oct. 2 students will have a holiday, and staff will be on campus for staff development.

Brandon Elementary paraprofessional Leah Brown got to spin the wheel on Wheel of Fortune
“It was, hands down, the most exciting experience of my life,” Leah Brown said about being a contestant on Wheel of Fortune.

Register to attend the East Texas Food Show
Mark your calendars for the East Texas Food Show on Oct. 3. Click this post for registration.

Congrats to our LHS students with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
Awards recognize high-performing students and help them stand out to colleges.

Campus Open House events
We look forward to seeing you at your child’s Open House!

Lufkin High School announces AP Scholars
“Lufkin High School has a longstanding tradition of well-rounded AP students with many accolades and this year is no exception,” Julie McManus, Lufkin High School principal said.

2023-24 Lufkin High School Drug-Free All Stars
The Drug-Free All Stars are a group of high school seniors from Angelina County who are selected to serve as role models for their community by living an alcohol, drug, and tobacco-free lifestyle.

GUESS WHO? Winnie the Pooh!!
Staff at Coston Elementary had an “underground spirit week” where teachers dressed up giving students clues for what this year’s musical will be.

Education Foundation doles out $75K for innovative grants for teachers!
Congratulations! Twenty-nine grants were distributed on Thursday as the Education Foundation board along with the LHS drum line and cheerleaders made their way around to ten campuses in the district.

Online Auction: Portable Classroom
Click on this link to bid on a portable classroom.

Attendance is key!
Click the attached letters to read about Attendance Guidelines.

Starbooks Cafe: Proudly serving hot books for cool readers!
Slack Elementary’s fourth and fifth grade students enjoyed a “tasting” of autobiographies, biographies, fantasies, informational texts and realistic fiction at the Starbooks Cafe.

District closed Monday for Labor Day holiday
The district is closed for Labor Day holiday on Monday.

GEAR UP grant coordinators making strides in year two of grant cycle
“We are looking forward to a great year now that we’ve started,” Robbie Kuykendall, GEAR UP Coordinator said. “The staff and students are getting used to seeing us.”

Lufkin ISD Surplus Auction NOW ONLINE!
Lufkin ISD Surplus Auction now online!

Anderson kicks off “READ TO WIN” AR campaign with fun pep rally
READ TO WIN! Anderson Elementary had a "Read to Win" pep rally this morning as a kickoff event for an Accelerated Reader (AR) challenge for the nine weeks. The whole event was football themed and Lufkin High School cheerleaders, athletes and drill team members cheered...