Slack Elementary recently cut a ribbon to officially open the brand new STREAM lab, a place where students can learn about science, technology, research, engineering, art and math.

Juniors and seniors from the LHS Pantherbots Robotics Club had the opportunity to experience working with a multi-million dollar surgical robot thanks to Woodland Heights Medical Center.

“On average they see 85 to 100 students per day, more than most campuses see in a whole week. They just stood out because of their efforts with shot records, how organized they are, and the unique situations on their campus.” 

“As a coach, I’m more excited in sharing this moment with twelve other kids. I tell them this sport could change your life. You are the writer of your own destiny, and you are 100% in charge of your life. How bad do you want it?”

The newest member of the LHS Police Department will have a nice, cozy home thanks to LHS students in Mrs. Lamb’s Ag Mechanics class, Horticulture class, and other student volunteers.

“The best thing about the job is that I enjoy interacting with kids. I can help them with an issue and give them the medical help they need. If they need medicine, I’m the first person they see before school. I like to send them on a positive note so they’ll have a good day. I want to be a positive impact.”

Junior Achievement of Angelina County hosted the first annual Stock Market Challenge at the Lufkin Convention Center today. Five Angelina County high schools consisting of 34 teams of juniors and seniors participated to experience the thrill of the Wall Street trading floor.

Congratulations to the Lufkin High School Cross Country Team who qualified for the UIL STATE competition to be held in 
Austin on November 3rd. This is the first time since 1995 that the Panthers have headed to State competition in cross country and  only the second time in school history.

Lufkin ISD is celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week. Wear a Red Ribbon to symbolize your commitment to be drug-free. The first National Red Ribbon celebration was in 1988.

Commended National Merit students and National Hispanic Recognition Program students were honored at tonight’s board meeting. District received a superior rating on the FIRST financial report.

The grounds department takes care of 400-plus acres covering 15 campuses with just 13 employees, and Mr. Thompson manages the day-to-day planning and implementing to make sure the district is in tip top shape.

Congratulations to the 2018-2019 LISD Leadership Academy. The Academy develops leadership capacity in participants to enable them to progress as leaders on their campuses and in the district. 

The Learning and Innovation Showcase will highlight fascinating technology projects from students across the district.

Meme Jenkins: “School meals may be the only meal kids get. If I’m not going to eat it, I’m not going to serve it. If it’s the only meal they get, it will be the best meal.”

Come enjoy a night at the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium at Lufkin High School to watch the LHS Panther Players’ first play of the school year. General Admission is $5 per person.

The Golden Spatula Award is given out monthly to the campus cafeteria staff that goes above and beyond to not only serve food to our students, but to serve with kindness, style and enthusiasm.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and Lufkin ISD will be hosting a Dyslexia Awareness Parent Night. Please join us for this event on Monday, October 29th at 6 p.m. at the Pines Theater.

I tell the kids if you have the desire to try, you can succeed in anything. So many kids are not pushed to do anything. They play video games. They don’t go outside and ride bikes. When I was young, I was never home – push kids to get outside.

The students enjoyed pizza, fun activities, and received a new book to read before the next meeting. The first book the club will read is “Ghost” by Jason Reynolds. The club was created because of a grant from the Lufkin Education Foundation.

Cheryl McCarroll, Anderson Elementary nurse, was given the Purple Heart of Excellence Award, an award given by the Lufkin ISD Health Services department to recognize campus nurses who go above and beyond.

Congratulations to LHS Commended National Merit Students and National Hispanic Recognition Program Students!

“Everyone should know how to change a tire and put brakes on your car,” according to Kevin Thigpen, one of the four district mechanics that works on the school’s bus fleet and service vehicles at the Lufkin ISD Transportation Building.

The Panther Community Forum, held last night at the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium, was a platform for discussion on the update of the bond and school safety and security.