Lufkin ISD News
TEA and Texas PBS announce educational programming collaboration
Interactive lessons and media galleries are available at PBSLearningMedia.org.
New principals will take the helm at Kurth Primary and Anderson Elementary
Lufkin ISD Superintendent Lynn Torres announced that Lufkin ISD will have new principals at Kurth Primary and Anderson Elementary for the upcoming school year.
Students can use free WiFi in the LHS parking lot
Lufkin ISD has made free WiFi available for students by parking in the Lufkin High School parking lot.
LHS Fang yearbook staff recognized by Balfour for Yearbook Excellence
The Lufkin High School yearbook staff has been recognized by Balfour Yearbooks with the Featured recognition for its outstanding contribution to scholastic journalism.
LHS National Honor Society virtual induction
Congratulations to our National Honor Society inductees!
LISD Board approves resolution for grading guidelines
Click this post for a list of FAQ’s for the grading guidelines for the end of the school year.
Congratulations to the Lufkin ISD Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year. Your dedication and love for children is paramount. Thanks for all you do!
LHS senior Garin Ashby awarded prestigious National Honor Society scholarship
LHS senior Garin Ashby is one of 575 semifinalists receiving a $3,200 NHS scholarship.
Governor issues executive order to close school for the 2019-2020 school year
During Governor Greg Abbott’s address to the state on Friday, he made the executive order to officially close school for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Lufkin ISD hosting Virtual Job Fair
A job at Lufkin ISD is just a click away! Meet, chat, and interview for that perfect job without ever leaving home! Register today and see why 1,300 employees choose Lufkin ISD!
Lufkin ISD hosting Online Surplus Auction
Click this post to check out the District’s online Surplus Auction.
Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees postpones May 2 school board election
Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution to postpone the May 2020 election pursuant to Governor Abbott’s proclamation issued by the Secretary of State ruling that proceeding with elections could be endangering the health and safety of voters.
New to Lufkin ISD students may register online!
Parents: You may register your new students online with the following link.
Curriculum instructions and lunch menu for April
This post contains curriculum packet pick up information for Monday and instructions on Lufkin Learns @ Home website.
Register Pre-K and Kindergarten students online!
Click this link to register new students.
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.
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.