Lufkin ISD News
LHS senior scores perfect ACT score of 36
Andrew Adams, senior at Lufkin High School, recently earned the highest possible ACT score of 36. Fewer than half of 1 percent of students who take the ACT earn a top score.
Lufkin ISD school closure being extended through April 3
Given the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19, Lufkin ISD will extend the suspension of normal district operations through Friday, April 3rd in an effort support our nation’s need to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.

Superintendent Lynn Torres updates board on coronavirus response plan
Superintendent Lynn Torres updated the trustees today on the district’s coronavirus response plan including plans for students and staff.

Students can pick up breakfast, lunch at LHS, Brandon and Slack during school closure
During the coming week, students will be available to pick up breakfast between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. each weekday at Lufkin High School, Brandon Elementary or Slack Elementary, and lunch between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at each of those campuses.

Lufkin ISD to close this coming week due to coronavirus concerns
The Lufkin Independent School District will close for the upcoming week (March 16-20) due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

CHOOSE LUFKIN ISD: Lufkin ISD Job Fair slated for March 31st
More than 1,300 dedicated employees choose Lufkin ISD in order to inspire, enrich, and educate children. If that is your life mission, we want you to choose Lufkin ISD, too.

Herty Primary celebrates Dr. Seuss’s Birthday & Read Across America
Community members, Lufkin High School students, and Lufkin ISD police officers came by to share their love of reading with the students today for Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day.

Maria Cuellar Chooses Lufkin ISD
Maria Cuellar has been surrounded by Spanish in a world of English. She grew up in a home where only Spanish was spoken but went to school all day speaking English. Now as the Dual Kindergarten teacher at Burley Primary, she has the opportunity to teach in both languages.

Burley Primary’s Math Night was MATHTASTIC! (Photos)
Thanks to our community partners, parents, students, and staff for making Burley Primary’s Math Night a fun experience for all!

Round up the Pre-Kinder and Kindergarteners for 2020-2021 school year!
It’s time to round up the pre-kinder and kindergartners at the Round-Up on Thursday, April 2nd. Click here for details.

Garrett Primary brings in the BIG RIGS! (Photos)
Thanks to our community partners for participating in the Touch-a-Truck event at Garrett Primary. The children loved seeing the trucks and professions up close even climbing in the cabs of some of these big rigs.

Dunbar Primary multi-age class takes on water well project in Uganda
The students have been learning about fresh water, filters, ground water, layers of the earth and much more. But today’s lesson was more about being grateful for what you have and how we can bless others.

Board approves 2020-2021 school calendar
At the February 13th school board meeting, the 2020-2021 school calendar was approved by the Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees.

Start spreading the news…GT Class heads to New York!
When I think of the Lufkin ISD mission to provide exceptional learning experiences for our students, the 10th-grade Gifted and Talented Integrated Studies Program trip to New York City immediately comes to mind.

Elementary Honor Society (photos)
Congratulations to our new inductees to the Elementary Honor Society and to our previous members on a job well done.

185 Medals earned at Solo & Ensemble Competition
The Lufkin High School Panther Band showed up in a big way at the Solo & Ensemble competition at Stephen F. Austin State University this past weekend where they took home 185 medals!

Advanced Academics Night showcased high levels of learning
At Lufkin ISD, there are a variety of Advanced Academic courses at each grade level. At the Advanced Academics Night event, some activities from these courses where on display so parents and students alike could see firsthand what high level learning looks like. To...

Janet Bate Chooses Lufkin ISD
Through most of middle school and all through high school, Janet Bate, secretary at Herty Primary, twirled a baton. Sometimes the batons were on fire.

Advanced Academics Night slated for Thursday night
Come hear about Advanced Academics through one-on-one breakout sessions and enjoy the showcase where kids will demonstrate hands-on activities that take place in the classroom.

Parents for African-American Academic Success Event highlighted opportunities
The event for Parents for African-American Academic Success at the J.D.’s Center of Hope was well attended by parents, community members, and Lufkin ISD staff.

Weigh in on 2020-2021 Proposed School Calendar
Lufkin ISD is seeking input on the development of the 2020-2021 school calendar. Keep in mind, this is only a proposed draft of the calendar and the final calendar must be approved by the board.

STEM 4th Grade Exploration Day was out of this world! (Photos)
STEM 4th Grade Exploration Day was filled with imagination and technology geared at outer space. With a humongous floor map of the moon and a portable planetarium, the day was mind blowing.

Parents for African-American Academic Success event Tonight
Parents for African-American Academic Success will meet at the JD’s Center of HOPE next Monday evening to discuss the Advanced opportunities that Lufkin ISD offers.

Lufkin ISD Education Foundation Grant Showcase a HUGE hit!
The showcase featured 26 innovative teacher grants on display for a hands-on experience for all ages.

Trout Primary celebrates 100th Day of School!
The students at Trout Primary participated in fun art activities and writing assignments to highlight the 100th Day of School.