Lufkin ISD News
Anderson Elementary PE students exercise through skateboarding
Tia Johnson from KTRE-News reports on a new form of exercise at Anderson Elementary…skateboarding.
Raising the bar: Two LHS students heading to state in powerlifting
Carl Williams, Jr. who lifted a total of 1,600 lbs and March Thomas Sr. who lifted a total of 1,500 lbs will be heading to state.
LHS students compete in Criminal Justice competition
Randi Jackson, 10th grade student at Lufkin High School, competed at the Texas Public Service Association’s 2017-2018 Criminal Justice Competition in the male and female “Law Enforcement: Foot Pursuit” event.
LHS student heading to state in welding competition
LHS student, Dakota Stockman, won first place in individual welding at the Skills USA competition. He will advance to state competition on April 5-6, 2018.
Lufkin High School curriculum offers many choices
When I went to school, our choices were very limited. I didn’t have the options afforded to students today.
Photos from Lufkin ISD’s Learning & Innovation Showcase
Click on this story to view a gallery of photos from the Lufkin ISD Learning & Innovation Showcase, held Thursday night at Lufkin High School.
LHS student receives 1st place at Area SKILLS USA
At the event, students were given a set of blueprints representing a project with multiple aspects of home building (framing, finishing or roofing). After analyzing the blueprints, the students constructed an exact replica of the project.
Teachers at all Lufkin ISD campuses go head-to-head for tech badges
Lufkin ISD teachers: Click on the link in this story to learn more about the tech badge competition and to start earning your own badges.
Monday is a student holiday/staff development day
Monday, February 19, 2018 is a student holiday and staff development day.
Going for the gold!! Dunbar 2nd graders help Kinder kids through Olympic Maker Faire
Sarah Dixon, 2nd grade teacher at Dunbar Primary, incorporated coding and electronics with an Olympic theme with her 2nd graders who then taught Mrs. Bennett’s Kindergarten class.
LHS STEM students demonstrate Exploration Day activities to Ed Foundation Board
Lufkin High School STEM students demonstrate to the Lufkin ISD Education Foundation Board activities that were shared with the 4th grade students at the 4th Grade Exploration Day recently held at the Convention Center. Materials that were used at the event were purchased by a grant from the Lufkin ISD Education Foundation.
Prepare to be amazed! *Lufkin ISD Learning & Innovation Showcase*
The Lufkin ISD Learning & Innovation Showcase is a fun-filled event with astonishing, innovative activities delivered by students from every campus in the district.
Lufkin ISD Excellence Awards presented at February LISD board meeting
Janice Holcomb, Pranav Rao and Philip Callaway all received a Lufkin ISD Excellence Award and were recognized by the Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees at the February board meeting.
LHS Students & Staff Send Off Choir Student to State Competition
Philip Callaway, a member of the Lufkin High School Choir program, will perform the Texas All-State Tenor-Bass Choir in San Antonio, this Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention.
Six LHS Students advance to State in FCCLA competition
Six Lufkin High School students are advancing to state competition in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). The regional FCCLA winners will advance to state competition April 5-7 in Dallas, Texas.
LHS student finishes LHS communication board Eagle Scout project
Senior at Lufkin High School, Aman Khan, needed a community project to finish up his qualifications for Eagle Scout, the highest recognition of the Boy Scouts of America. Khan wanted to make a difference at his high school so he designed, built and displayed a beautiful communication board for flyers and information in the main street hall in the high school.
2018 Elementary Honor Society photos
Congratulations to the 2018 Elementary Honor Society members!
TREEmendous Arbor Day Event at Burley Primary
Burley Primary students help plant a tree with Mayor Bob Brown, board members of Angelina/Beautiful Clean and representatives from the Texas A&M Forest Service in honor of Arbor Day.
LHS Student Spearheads Gift Card Drive for Harold’s House
Lufkin High School student, Elizabeth Jones, is partnering with Harold’s House to bring awareness of the program and ask the community to provide gift cards to help the employees purchase much needed items for those who use their services.
And the winner of the Golden Spatula is…Brookhollow Cafeteria!
The Golden Spatula award was given to the cafeteria employees at Brookhollow Elementary, Manager Patty Lee, Irma Moye, Vickie Landrum and Elvia Guerrero.
Congratulations to LHS athletes on National Signing Day!
Congratulations to these Lufkin High School athletes who signed their college letters of intent this morning.
Leader of the Pack: Pollianne Smith, Advanced Academics Director
Pollianne Smith, Advanced Academics Director, was chosen as the Leader of the Pack for February for her outstanding work on events that highlight the district’s advanced academics programs.
We LOVE our School Counselors!
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is celebrated from Feb. 5–9, 2018, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors.
Sign up for Lil’ Panther Soccer Clinic
Kindergarten through 5th grade boys and girls can sign up to learn soccer skills from the LHS Boys Soccer team at the Lil’ Panther Soccer clinics.