Lufkin ISD News

A Message from the Superintendent: Teacher Appreciation Week
Dear Teachers, Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. This week is devoted to recognizing the incredible commitment, passion, and hard work you bring to our classrooms daily. I stand in awe of you and the magic that...

Open Positions at Lufkin High School
Come join the Lufkin High School team! See available open job positions by scanning the QR code, visiting our website at https://www.lufkinisd.org/departments/human-resource-services/ or email juliemcmanus@lufkinisd.org!

Open Positions at Lufkin Middle School
Come join the Lufkin Middle School team! See available open job positions by scanning the QR code, visiting our website at https://www.lufkinisd.org/departments/human-resource-services/ or email molliehavard@lufkinisd.org!

LISD May 3, 2025 School Board Election Results
Results from the May 3, 2025, Lufkin ISD School Board Election are in! Please see the results listed on the table below!

LHS Commit 2 Graduate Senior Walk
Lufkin High School seniors took a walk through every primary, elementary, and middle school campus on Thursday, May 1st, as part of Commit 2 Graduate.

Lufkin Panther Summer Athletics Camps
Click the link, scan the QR code or visit LHS Athletics Department page to find all the information regarding the Lufkin Panther Summer Athletics Camps!

EXCELLENCE PERSEVERES! $133,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO LHS STUDENTS
A partnership between Lufkin High School and Stephen F. Austin University has enabled more students to benefit from the Distinguished High School Program by earning the Academic Excellence Scholarship. This program guarantees admission to students in the top 30% of...

Celebration of Students Art Show
Talk about talent! Last night’s Celebration of Students Art Show at the Museum of East Texas was a success!

Coston Elementary Community Walkthrough
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th, from 5:30–7:00 PM at Coston Elementary for a special community walkthrough.

Kurth Primary Community Celebration
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th, from 5:00–6:30 PM at Kurth Primary for a special community celebration.

$6.3 MILLION! LUFKIN HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES ITS LARGEST SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT EVER
Julie McManus, principal at Lufkin High School, proudly announced that $6,393,251 was the total amount in scholarships awarded to the class of 2025. Of this amount, $186,000 was awarded by the Lufkin High School Alumni Association, distributed as 124 scholarships of...

LUFKIN ISD COLLEGE WEEK
April 28 – May 2 is College Week! Lufkin ISD proudly acknowledges the importance of career readiness and guiding our students towards success. From Pre-K all the way to their senior year, our students are led and encouraged to stay on the path to success! College Week...

2025 Lufkin High School Fashion Show
The Lufkin High School students hosted a spectacular Fashion Show at the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium last week. The students showcased stylish and innovative designs that they created themselves. Congratulations to all of them for an outstanding job! [gallery...

Lufkin ISD Family Survey: Exploring an Elementary STEM Model
Lufkin ISD is currently in the research and development stages of planning a future K-5 STEM campus for our district. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts.

Lufkin ISD Names New Director of Bands
Lufkin Independent School District is proud to announce that Mr. Brandon Beavers has been named the new Director of Bands.

Signing Day for Four LHS Panthers
SIGNING DAY! Congratulations to our four Lufkin High School, LISD Panthers who signed letters of intent, and will be continuing their education & sports careers!

Board Highlights: April 15, 2025
Board Work Session highlights, and a spotlight on Lufkin High School

Student & Staff Holiday: April 18, 2025
Lufkin ISD will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025. Classes will resume on Monday, April 21st.

Lufkin ISD STAAR Testing Dates
Good luck to all of our Lufkin ISD students taking the STAAR Test! Check out the schedule with test dates & topics here.

Lufkin ISD Announces New Alternative Education Campus for 2025-2026 School Year
Lufkin Independent School District Announces New Alternative Education Campus for 2025-2026 School Year

Lufkin Panther Band Pre UIL Concert
The Lufkin Panther Band delivered a show-stopping performance during their Pre-UIL Concert held at the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium last night! The program featured performances by the Symphonic Band, directed by Brandon Beavers and Aubrianne Wattigney, and the Wind...

2025 Panther Pride Spring Show
If you missed the LHS Panther Pride Spring Show on Friday & Saturday night, you definitely missed out! It was two great nights filled with amazing performances! Congratulations to these Lufkin High School, LISD students on a successful show!

Lufkin Middle School National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Last Thursday, March 20th, the middle school auditorium was filled with pride and celebration as our distinguished Middle School students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all current and new inductees on this remarkable achievement!

LUFKIN HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY
On Wednesday, March 18th, the Lufkin High School Chapter of the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony at Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium, welcoming 75 juniors and 15 seniors. For the first time, scholarships were awarded to deserving members. Officers Reagan...

ELEMENTARY NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY
Last Wednesday, the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium was filled with pride and celebration as our distinguished Elementary School students were inducted into the National Honor Society. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all current and new inductees on this...