Lufkin ISD News
UT-Tyler officials surprise LHS senior with full-ride Presidential Fellow Scholarship
Lufkin High School senior America Diaz got the news she’s been waiting for after filling out college applications and doing an interview — a full ride to her chosen university.
LMS, LHS drill team tryout meetings scheduled
A tryout meeting for the 2021-22 Lufkin Middle School and Lufkin High School drill teams is scheduled for 6 p.m. March 1. Click on this post to see related dates.
Parents for African-American Academic Success virtual event
“We wanted to continue with the event, and felt the best way was to organize the event into a website. Parents can log on, listen to sessions with some of the same great event speakers and find out information that will best help their child,” said Lynn Torres, LISD Superintendent.
Thank you School Counselors! All in for All students!!
National School Counseling Week 2021, “School Counselors: All in for All Students,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 1–5, 2021.
Congrats to the Kindle Fire winners from Advanced Academics virtual event
This year the Advanced Academics Night was a virtual weeklong experience complete with great information and door prizes.
Save the Date: Feb. 5 – 26 Parents for African-American Academic Success virtual event
This virtual event will feature advanced academics, student programs and inspirational interviews with professors from West Point, Texas A&M and the University of Texas. The site will be open on Feb. 5.
Trustees approve a $1.3 million Compensation Plan in Public Hearing
The Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees approved a $1.3 million Compensation Plan in a Public Hearing at the board’s January board meeting Thursday night.
Advanced Academics virtual event is now online!
Find out about Gifted and Talented, Dual Language, STEM, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, Early College High School and much more in this virtual platform.
Student and staff holiday on Monday for MLK Day
Campuses will be closed on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Two hour delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 12
Due to forecasted low temperatures tonight and the possibility of roads freezing again, Lufkin ISD will have a two hour delayed start on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.
SNOW DAY: School canceled on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021
Due to the uncertainty of the road conditions and the safety of our students/parents/staff, Lufkin ISD is canceling school on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
PARENTS: Advanced Academics Programs virtual event is online through Jan. 22
Click on this post for the link to the Lufkin ISD Advanced Academics Programs virtual event, which runs through Jan. 22.
Board requests report from Admin for One-Time Covid Pay Adjustment for staff
The Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees closed out the board meeting on Thursday night requesting a report from the administration on giving a One-Time Covid Pay Adjustment to staff in the coming year.
Members of LHS Panther Band earn spot in TMEA Region 21 All-Region Band
Congratulations to the Lufkin Panther Band members who earned a spot in the TMEA Region 21 All-Region Band!
Lufkin ISD earns state’s highest fiscal accountability rating
The Texas Education Agency assigned one of four financial accountability ratings to Texas school districts, with the highest being “A” for “Superior Achievement.” Lufkin ISD has achieved the highest rating for 16 prior years.
Mrs. Williams wins big for her culinary classes!
Cessali Williams, culinary teacher at Lufkin High School, received a big surprise in the form of a big check!! KICKS 105 teamed up with Whataburger to award $1,000 classroom grants.
Early release Friday to start Christmas break
Early release on Friday. Check release times on this post.
Bi-District Playoff game information
Pre-sale tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, and $8 at the gate.
Pack vs. Waller tonight – SENIOR NIGHT!
Come out to the game tonight or stream live on Vimeo for Lufkin Pack Senior Night!
Senior art student selected as finalist in congressional art show
LHS senior Darah Lawrence was selected as one of seven finalists in the 1st Congressional District Art Show. Darah’s artwork titled “Looking for Love” was created with graphite and ink.
Lufkin Panther Marching Band received first division superior ratings
The Lufkin High School Panther Band performed at the UIL Region 21 Marching Contest on Wednesday, November 18 at Carthage High School where they earned first division superior ratings from all three judges.
LHS runners Hernandez, Murphy shine at state cross country meet
Lufkin High School senior Adan Hernandez finished 29th overall in his third trip to the Texas UIL Cross Country Championships, and LHS sophomore Kristopher Murphy was 65th in his first appearance.
Los Ganadores del Sorteo Son….
Los Ganadores del Sorteo Son….HAGA CLIC AQUÍ
Board members sworn in at November school board meeting
Tonight at the November Lufkin ISD School Board meeting, Judge Bob Inselmann swore in board members Andra Self and Kristi Gay.
Holiday season precautions to help prevent Covid-19
These precautions demonstrate the Swiss Cheese Model for protecting against Covid-19.