Lufkin ISD News
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.
LHS Business Students to attend State Leadership Conference
Lufkin High School chapter members Jackson Hester, Montana Russaw, Daniela Ramirez, and Samantha Standley will join over 2,800 other conference delegates from across the state to participate in state level business skill competitions, general sessions, and state officer candidate campaigns and elections.
Wear red and support the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women Campaign”
“Cardiovascular diseases and stroke cause 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.” Wear red on Friday to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease.
Soul to Soul Event planned for February 5th
Soul to Soul will be held on Monday, February 5th beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Lufkin High School Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium.
Advanced Academics Night photos
Advanced Academics night was a huge success! There were sessions for students of all ages and a fabulous showcase in the cafeteria. Lufkin ISD has an excellent variety of programs to enhance every child’s education.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award development program
RYLA is an experiential program designed to help young people develop their team work and communication skills and fulfill their potential as leaders.
Primary/Elementary UIL Awards photos
Students from all primary and elementary schools competed in UIL and were acknowledged for their accomplishments at the UIL Awards Ceremony at the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium at Lufkin High School.
LHS Student makes All-State Choir
Philip Callaway, a member of the Lufkin High School Choir program, will perform the Texas All-State Tenor-Bass Choir in San Antonio, Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center as part of the 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention.
Primary Teacher receives National Board Certification
Congratulations to Sarah Dixon, 2nd grade teacher at Dunbar Primary, for receiving an Excellence Award at the January Board Meeting for becoming a National Board Certified Teacher.
THANK YOU, school board members!
January is School Board Recognition Month. Check out the video put together by the Anderson Eagle Network!
WEATHER UPDATE: School canceled Tuesday, Jan.16 – delay until 10 a.m. for Wednesday
Lufkin ISD is canceling school Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the icy road conditions. School is delayed until 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 17th. Buses will run 2 hours later than the regular pick up time.
Digital guidance for teenagers will be presented at next Lunch & Learn
Moms of LMS & LHS students are invited to join us for a lunch and learn about digital guidance.
Brandon/Dunbar, Kurth/Anderson teachers face off in basketball battle at AC
Photos from the epic basketball contest between teachers from Brandon Elementary and Dunbar Primary and teachers from Anderson Elementary and Kurth Primary tonight at halftime of the Angelina College men’s basketball game against Paris.
Leader of the Pack Award: Anderson Principal Cindy Tierney
Congratulations to Cindy Tierney, principal at Anderson Elementary, for the Leader of the Pack award!
MLK Day Celebration
Guest Speaker, Rev. Valencia Edner is an ordained elder in full connection with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She has served as Associate Pastor at Long Chapel CME in Lufkin, Texas and Pastor of Collins Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in...
Save the Date: Advanced Academics Night slated in January
Save the Date: Advanced Academics Night – January 25th
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Lufkin ISD!
Early release on Wednesday, December 20th. Staff will resume on January 8th, 2018, and students will return on January 9th. Have a wonderful holiday season with family and friends!
2017 Lufkin ISD Ugly Sweater Winners
Robert Inman, Lufkin High School, “The Human Snowglobe” is the winner of the 2017 Lufkin ISD Ugly Sweater Contest making this his third year in a row to win.
Gifts that will last a lifetime
It’s the holiday season, and through the hustle and bustle of buying presents and all of the festivities, I take the time to reflect on the gifts that really matter, the gifts that are lifelong, the gifts that years from now students will talk about and retell to their children and grandchildren.
Zumba for a great cause!
Come for two hours of Zumba with multiple guest instructors all to give gifts to primary-aged students. Admission is an unwrapped gift valued at $10 or more. Thanks to Rudy Flores and friends for putting together this fundraiser!
Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees recognize Education Foundation and student artists
The board recognized LHS and LMS students for their art skills and acknowledged Tara Watson-Watkins outgoing board president of the Lufkin ISD Education Foundation at the December board meeting at the Lufkin ISD Administration Building.
Elves are spreading holiday happiness in the kitchens
The elves are stirring up mischief in the kitchen across the district. Be on the lookout for elves “helping” make lunches and spreading Christmas cheer in our cafeterias.
Come one, come all to the Winterfest!
Enjoy a night of food and festivities at the Winterfest at Coston Elementary. Don’t miss out on pictures with Santa! All are welcome!
Chamber’s Leadership Lufkin class visits LISD for Education Day
Members of the Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lufkin program took the opportunity to take several tours of the district during their Education Day. Leadership Lufkin is a program of the Chamber of Commerce that educates and identifies existing and potential leaders in Lufkin/Angelina County.
Hackney Primary Cafeteria Staff is this month’s Golden Spatula Award Winner
The Golden Spatula is awarded each month to a campus cafeteria team that goes above and beyond simply serving food. They interact with the students and make breakfast and lunch a positive experience for each child.