Trail Blazer Bulletin November 3-7

Students, If you were enrolled in a Lesson Mastery course to improve your grade up to a 70 from the 1st 9 weeks, this is just a friendly reminder that you will need to complete your course work by November 13th. Students only get one attempt at the final exam, and you will do the exam in a proctored environment during Thursday Night Reflection or Saturday School. Their last opportunity to test is November 18th.

STUCO & NJROTC invite veterans and their families to join us in honoring our nation’s heroes at our annual Veterans Day Appreciation Luncheon on November 12 from 11:30 -12:30. This event is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the sacrifices made by our veterans.

We will be serving a light lunch for our veterans and their guests as well as having some entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there. Please RSVP here by November 3, 2025.

It’s getting colder, and students must dress accordingly to protect themselves from the elements. Due to drills, planned and unplanned, students may be required to move outdoors for a period of time and should have appropriate clothing available for such instances. Please be mindful of this as you send your students to school.

Every instructional day counts. Unlike in recent years, student grades and assessments will now be collected through the very last week of school. The final instructional day of the 2025-2026 school year is on May 22, 2026. We know that families often plan trips in advance, but please avoid scheduling family travel before that date, as absences can affect learning and final grades.

You can review the 2025-2026 academic calendar here. Thank you for helping your student finish the year strong!

Please help me in congratulating Ms. Elizabeth Bonnett- CTE Teacher for receiving the Outstanding Educator Award from the University of Chicago! 🙌 Ms. Bonnett was nominated from a former FISD student that was recently accepted to the university. For over thirty years, the University of Chicago has asked incoming students to recommend their outstanding educators - individuals who challenged them intellectually for the first time, opened new views of discovery, or channeled their interests into paths for intellectual growth. Thank you Ms. Bonnett for all you contributions to CTE and the students you educate!

Fellowship Church Frisco is excited to host their annual Hope for Our City event, a community outreach dedicated to supporting local families in need during the holiday season. For the past four years, they have partnered with Frisco coaches and principals to connect families with free groceries and essential supplies. This year, they are continuing that mission with a drive-thru event where families can receive food and household items completely free of charge.

📅 Date & Time: Sunday, November 23 | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Location: Fellowship Church Frisco, 12277 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

To participate, families simply need to sign up using the QR code on the English/Spanish flyer.

Our LT staff competed in our Annual Department Pumpkin Decorating Contest and Department Costume Competition, showing the kids that you are never too old to have fun.

Thanks to our Athletic Booster Clubs for donating money to help fund our annual teacher pumpkin chase. The generosity of our community helped put a smile on so many of our teachers’ faces on Halloween day - a day that is typically very challenging for teachers. Additional thanks and shout out to Coach Dawson and Coach McManus for organizing this event.

November's character trait is honesty.

All FISD students classified as 11th grade are automatically registered to take the official SAT during the school day on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. There is no exam fee and students do NOT register for this exam through the College Board website. Students will receive exam details via email closer to the exam date. There is no make-up date for this exam.

How to Prepare:

SAT Digital Prep

Questions about the SAT on March 4, 2026 Contact Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org

AP exam payment for full year and fall semester AP courses deadline to pay has past. (Note: This date is prior to the date given by College Board, but due to the volume of testing and processing time, this date is the final deadline for all FISD students.)

Registration and payment for spring semester AP courses (Economics & Government) will be available in January 2026.

Students may request a full refund until October 31, 2025. After this date, AP Exam cancellations and refund requests must be made by February 6, 2026, and will incur a $50 fee. All refund/credit requests must be emailed to Lauren Phillips.

Payment can be made online through Online School Fees. Payment finalizes the student’s AP exam registration.

For more information about AP Exams, go to FISD Advanced Academics.

For questions about AP Exam payment, please contact Campus Testing Facilitator Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org.

Due to the Government Shutdown the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) has been rescheduled. New Date: January 13, 2026

More Information to come.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Campus Testing Facilitator, Lauren Phillips, at phillipsl@friscoisd.org.

Bearcat Stadium - 200 N Rusk St, Sherman, TX 75090

All pre-sale tickets will be online beginning Monday @ 10:00 am

• Advanced Ticket prices will be $4.00 for students, and $6.00 for adults through the App or online.

• 3:00 pm the day of the game, ticket sales will increase to $10.00 (plus additional convenience fees)

• Tickets can be purchased on the Sherman ISD website (https://www.shermanisd.net/athletics/tickets) or by credit card at the gate.

• THERE WILL BE NO CASH SALES

Sherman ISD also uses Home Town Ticketing for their ticket purchasing.

Fans can additionally download the free Home Town Fan App on their mobile phone for redeeming tickets and entry into the venue. The app is available in both Apple App Store and Google Play.

Frisco ISD Facility Guidelines

• No outside food/drink allowed

• Concessions will be available

• Sherman ISD Bag Policy

We are absolutely bursting with pride! The Trail Blazer Band & Color Guard finished their incredible run at the UIL Area B Marching Band Contest with a 3rd Place finish, advancing them to the State competition!

This remarkable achievement is the ultimate testament to the grit and dedication shown by our talented students and their exceptional Band Directors throughout the year.

To our parents and the entire community: thank you. Your continued support of the Trail Blazer Band does not go unnoticed. We see you and deeply appreciate you!

A massive congratulations to Drew Malan, our sole representative at the State Cross Country competition! Drew blazed his way to an incredible 7th Place finish in the boys' race. This outstanding performance officially makes Drew the seventh fastest boy in the entire State of Texas and the fastest Frisco boy! More significantly, Drew's 7th place finish earns him and Lebanon Trail High School their FIRST-ever State Medal in Cross Country. This is a historic achievement that sets a new standard for LT athletics. Please join us in also celebrating Coach Johnson for his leadership and dedication.

Additional Congratulations to Drew for being awarded a $500 UIL Impactful Leader Scholarship! Drew, you are an inspiration to all of us, and you are leaving behind a legacy!

Our Lebanon Trail Speech & Debate team has had an incredible week of success and collaboration!

On Monday, October 27, our team hosted a UIL Congress Scrimmage right here at Lebanon Trail, welcoming students from Memorial, Independence, and Centennial High Schools. The event provided valuable preparation for the upcoming UIL Congress tournament and offered a chance for students to grow and connect across campuses. Five top speakers were recognized with medals—and, of course, pizza!

Congratulations to our UIL Congress Team who will represent Lebanon Trail at Plano West on November 4:Ayush Bose, Jasleen Kaur, Ryan Sibi, Alex Ramirez Rascon, and Darsh Chauhan

And the success didn’t stop there! At the Plano West Tournament, our Trail Blazer competitors earned outstanding results:

🥇 Aairah Usmani – 1st Place Informative Speaking and fully qualified for State and Harvard!

🥇 Bhuvanesh Kollas & Atharv Chaturvedi – 1st Place, undefeated in Novice Public Forum

Darsh Chauhan & Jasleen Kaur – Semifinalists in International Extemp

Josh Ball – Semifinalist in Domestic Extemp

Ayan Dani – Finalist in Novice Extemp

Vibhum Pathak & Genital Paul – Semifinalists in Congress

Dev Sanghvi – 10th Place in Congress

Tobin Biru – Finalist in Novice Congress

A huge thank you to Coach MacLeod for her leadership and mentorship. Our students continue to demonstrate poise, intellect, and excellence—both on our campus and across the district. Way to go, Trail Blazers!

Congratulations to our Volleyball Seniors! We wish you all the best and we are so excited to see what you do next!

Our students dressed up for Halloween and to celebrate the end of Red Ribbon Week. See some of our favorite moments below:

LT’s annual Trunk or Treat was a huge success! Families from across the community came together for a night full of creativity, candy, and Trail Blazer spirit. A special thank you goes out to our amazing Best Buddies Student Organization for hosting this festive event and to all of our student groups, staff, and sponsors who participated. Your teamwork and enthusiasm made this a memorable evening for everyone on The Trail!

For more images and pictures from the Photo Booth, please follow @lths.yearbook on Instagram or Facebook!

Want to know about all the amazing programs offered in FISD? Join us in our Informative Webinars as we begin the conversations and course planning for the 2026-2027 school year.

Class of 2026 yard signs have arrived! Please stop by the front of the school to pick on up (and metal stake if needed).

Lebanon Trail PTSA Website

Want to show your appreciation for the work teachers do? Consider signing up to help PTSA pay for a meal for a teacher. Click here to donate a meal and thank a teacher. Please click here to volunteer to help at the Thanksgiving Feast.

Senior Bonfire Planning Committee Signup

Volunteer at Senior Bonfire Signup

Have a middle school student? On December 3rd at 6:00 pm, LTHS CTE Department will be hosting a Career & Technical Education night. Discover hands-on activities, meet our passionate instructors, and learn how our CTE programs can help your student explore future careers, develop valuable skills, and engage in real-world learning experiences. Families and students are welcome! Don’t miss this chance to see, try, and experience what CTE has to offer.

We encourage you to use this form to nominate a teacher or staff member who you believe deserves special recognition for their contributions. I look forward to sharing your “Staff Shout Outs” with the LT staff.