Lufkin ISD News
![Thank you for your service: Outgoing board members Henderson and Skelton recognized at April board meeting](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/thumbnail_School-board-recognition-6495-aae569728f1e20c7-1080x675.jpg)
Thank you for your service: Outgoing board members Henderson and Skelton recognized at April board meeting
Hall Henderson and Scott Skelton were recognized at the April School Board meeting for their service on the Lufkin ISD School Board.
![Lufkin Middle School Phase II Complete](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/LMS-open-house-5677-be87e3e080c526eb-1080x675.jpg)
Lufkin Middle School Phase II Complete
Last night, Lufkin Middle School administrators opened the front doors of the newly designed middle school to the public to witness the beautiful completion of Phase II of the bond project.
![2024 Solar Eclipse (photos)](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/original-417B3E6D-F4F3-4006-B4C6-4D292EAFD39D-b4abb9547cb512b1-1080x675.jpeg)
2024 Solar Eclipse (photos)
Students and staff across the district had the opportunity to experience the Solar Eclipse with lots of learning and viewing activities.
![Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees names Dr. James Hockenberry lone finalist in superintendent search](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-08-at-5.32.22 PM-75df52ed47b5f602-1080x675.png)
Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees names Dr. James Hockenberry lone finalist in superintendent search
“The board considered 43 applications, community input, two layers of interviews and reference and background checks in our extensive search for our next superintendent,” said Kristi Gay, board president. “Dr. James Hockenberry is the Board’s unanimous choice to fill this position.”
![STAAR Testing Schedule](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/1-STAAR-Testing-3-fd3296a7d388eb41-1080x675.jpg)
STAAR Testing Schedule
April is STAAR testing season. Click this post for the testing schedule.
![Lufkin High School Senior Elias Moore: West Point Bound](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/Elias-Moore-West-Point-4583-94610f0072c123be-1080x675.jpg)
Lufkin High School Senior Elias Moore: West Point Bound
Lufkin High School senior Elias Moore was acknowledged by United States Congressmen Pete Sessions for his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point at a ceremony at Lufkin High School today.
![Special Services Department presents Transition Meeting](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/Final-Transition-Invite-3d7abdecc7fb3523-612x675.jpg)
Special Services Department presents Transition Meeting
Special Services Department presents Transition Meeting for parents and guardians of children with special needs.
![Pre-K and Kinder New Student Registration opens online TODAY!](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-03-at-9.34.10 AM-bfd76ebe3bdfbcc3-1080x675.png)
Pre-K and Kinder New Student Registration opens online TODAY!
Pre-K and Kinder New Student Registration opens online TODAY!
![Thompson named new Maintenance Director](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/04/thumbnail_New-Maintenance-Director-7fa93db5001d8000-1080x675.jpg)
Thompson named new Maintenance Director
“We are excited about working with Mr. Thompson as our new Maintenance Director,” said Superintendent of Administrative Services Daniel Spikes. “He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, having worked for LISD in a number of capacities for many years.”
![New PreK and Kindergarten ONLINE registration opens April 3](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/PreK-Kinder-Online-Registration-Documents--837492f3462420bf-1080x675.jpg)
New PreK and Kindergarten ONLINE registration opens April 3
If you are registering your little one online next week, start gathering the information you’ll need to upload.
![New Student Vaccination Clinic for Pre-K/Kindergarten](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-2.03.37 PM-793b862a510251e7-1080x675.png)
New Student Vaccination Clinic for Pre-K/Kindergarten
New Student Vaccination Clinic for Pre-K/Kindergarten on April 11. See flyer.
![2024 Transition Meeting for Parents of Special Needs students](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/Final-Transition-Invite-b1e57f259e41ecc8-612x675.jpg)
2024 Transition Meeting for Parents of Special Needs students
For parents of children with Special Needs, a transition meeting will be conducted by the Special Services Dept. on April 9. Check flyer for details.
![Lufkin Middle School hosting Open House to public on Phase II construction bond project](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/thumbnail_LMS-Open-House-Invite-English-bfc1d683a61f4362-1080x675.jpg)
Lufkin Middle School hosting Open House to public on Phase II construction bond project
Come see the completed Phase II construction project at Lufkin Middle School, including the brand-new front entrance off Tulane Drive.
![Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/29-cf58f02c15148a4a-1080x675.jpg)
Elementary Honor Society Induction Ceremony
New and returning members of the Elementary Honor Society were recognized today at the induction ceremony at Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium.
![Lufkin High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-22-at-12.16.39 PM-1957a9266c4393b9-794x675.png)
Lufkin High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
The Lufkin High School National Honor Society was held on Wednesday, March 20 in the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium. Ninety-two new members were inducted into the program.
![“Winnie the Pooh” took to the stage at Coston Elementary](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/Winnie-the-Pooh-57c9345c7e6b0f16-1080x675.jpg)
“Winnie the Pooh” took to the stage at Coston Elementary
Kudos to all of the students at Coston Elementary who performed in the Winnie the Pooh Musical directed by music teacher Sarah Jackson.
![Lufkin High School student creates awareness for Theatre in our Schools Month](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/tempImagewl5kf2-21d0d019c7b2a5b4-1080x675.jpg)
Lufkin High School student creates awareness for Theatre in our Schools Month
“I wanted to bring awareness to theater education and the importance of theater—skills and passions that I think are involved with theater, like communication, team building, and teamwork,” Joel Hernandez said.
![Trout Primary students read in the great outdoors for Read Across America](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/Trout-8-1adb434845aca347-1080x675.jpeg)
Trout Primary students read in the great outdoors for Read Across America
Launched in 1998 by the National Education Association (NEA), Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. The NEA wants to make sure that all children have access to books.
![Lufkin Middle School Black History Month Essay and Art Contest winners announced](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/IMG_5560-2f9708931c91f0ee-1080x675.jpg)
Lufkin Middle School Black History Month Essay and Art Contest winners announced
Congratulations to the winners of the Black History Month Essay and Art Contest. The winners received a $50 Visa Gift Card from our contest sponsors at the Angelina County Citizens Chamber of Commerce.
![Congratulations to the Lufkin Middle School UIL winners](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/thumbnail_2024-LMS-UIL-Results-9e10be9aae8632c8-1080x675.jpg)
Congratulations to the Lufkin Middle School UIL winners
Nice job! Lufkin Middle School students earn medals at the UIL A+ Invitational.
![Online registration for new PreK and Kindergartners begins April 3](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/Eligibility-Flyer-3-558ed2248a1caf4d-612x675.jpg)
Online registration for new PreK and Kindergartners begins April 3
Mark your calendar and start collecting your documents to register your “new to Lufkin” PreK and Kindergarten students.
![Citywide track meet (photos & results)](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/03/tempImageBs4ETC-c817297d55074b1f-1080x675.jpg)
Citywide track meet (photos & results)
The Citywide Track meet is for students who qualified on their home primary/elementary campus to participate in a variety of track events against other students across the district.
![Brandon Elementary Black History Month ‘Wax Museum’ makes history come alive](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/02/IMG_1325-130bc8cdf3f483d6-1080x675.jpeg)
Brandon Elementary Black History Month ‘Wax Museum’ makes history come alive
“When I grow up, I want to be a scientist or an astronaut,” fifth grader Bray’aunna Delane said.
![LHS senior Cailyn Crow earns direct entry to International Science Fair in Los Angeles](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/02/thumbnail_Cailyn-Crow-4f891b72948bc444-1080x675.png)
LHS senior Cailyn Crow earns direct entry to International Science Fair in Los Angeles
The judges at the East Texas Regional Science Fair in Kilgore in February were so impressed with Cailyn’s project that she received a special invitation, bypassing state competition to enter the international science fair.
![Dr. Angela Johnson named Project Director for Stronger Connections Program](https://www.lufkinisd.org/files/2024/02/Project-Director-for-the-Stronger-Connections-Program-4e932958a6d96bdd-1080x675.jpg)
Dr. Angela Johnson named Project Director for Stronger Connections Program
“I am ecstatic about the opportunity to create partnerships and support programs for the Lufkin ISD students and families in my new role as the Project Director for the Stronger Connections Program,” Dr. Johnson said.