Trail Blazer Bulletin Feb 23-27

We are reaching out to ask for your partnership in addressing recent vandalism in our campus restrooms. We’ve seen significant damage to fixtures, doors, and dispensers, as well as general misuse of supplies.

Why This Matters

Our goal is to keep restrooms clean, safe, and open. However, when vandalism occurs:

• Restrooms must be closed for repairs, causing inconvenience for all students.

• Funds meant for student programs and classrooms are redirected to cover repair costs.

• We may have to limit access to protect the facility—something we want to avoid.

Our Request

We are investigating these incidents, and those responsible will face disciplinary action and repair costs. However, we would prefer to solve this through student pride. Please talk to your student about the importance of respecting shared spaces. Our expectation is simple: Use the restroom, take care of it, and leave it better than you found it. If students see something, we encourage them to say something. Silence protects the problem; speaking up protects the school. Thank you for your support in keeping our campus functional and respectful.

Frisco ISD is conducting a survey from March 2nd through 15th to gather valuable feedback from students, parents, and staff about the 2025-26 school year. Be on the lookout for emails from Frisco ISD with a link to the survey beginning March 2, and don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts!

• Excused Absences: Students with an excused absence during a testing window will be permitted to complete a make-up exam the following week.

• Unexcused Absences: Please be aware that students with unexcused absences will not be permitted to make up the exam.

• Academic Impact: Failure to complete an EOY assessment can negatively impact a student’s GPA and may jeopardize their ability to receive full credit for the course.

🔗 Resources for Families

• Specific Assessment Details: For course-specific information, please review the Teacher/Course Q4 Assessment Plan.

• Planning Ahead: You can view the full 2025–2026 Academic Calendar here.

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Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping your student stay focused as we finish the year strong

Current Frisco ISD students may apply to transfer from their home-zoned campus to another Frisco ISD campus that is open and has available capacity. For the 2026–27 school year, transfer applications will be accepted Feb. 10–24, 2026, and May 26–June 8, 2026. More information is available on the District website.

We are proud to announce that invitations to apply for the LTHS National Honor Society (NHS) have been sent! This prestigious honor is extended to students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

Check Your Inbox:

Eligibility emails were sent yesterday to all students who meet the GPA requirement. If your student qualified, they received a direct message containing the application links and necessary documentation.

Key Dates

If your student received a qualification email, please ensure they complete the following by 11:59 PM on March 6, 2026:

To Apply: Submit the Membership Application

To Opt-Out: If a student is eligible but chooses not to pursue membership, they should complete the Opt-Out Form.

Note: Membership is an achievement and a responsibility. Selected students will represent LTHS through service projects and leadership development—qualities highly valued by colleges and scholarship committees. For more details, please refer to the application packet attached to the eligibility email. If you believe your student should have received an invitation but did not, please contact the NHS Faculty Council - Mr. Ivan Acosta at acostai@friscoisd.org and Mrs. Cynthia Bullmer at bullmerc@friscoisd.org.

Families moving to Frisco ISD, registering incoming kindergartners or re-enrolling former students can now enroll for the 2026-27 school year on the 2026-27 New Enrollment webpage.

Parents of current students, including those enrolled in the FISD prekindergarten program, will receive invitation emails to register for the 2026-27 school year in April. Also starting in April, Frisco ISD will begin registering qualifying 4-year-olds for pre-K.

Lebanon Trail DECA is proud to announce that ten outstanding students have qualified for the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, GA, taking place April 24–29. Competing in a massive field of 7,328 students, these individuals demonstrated elite business knowledge, presentation skills, and leadership to earn their spot on the international stage:

2026 ICDC Qualifiers:

• Prithviraj Chauhan & Shivanshi Rohatgi

• Shiva Ganeshprabu & Nithilan Thangamani

• Teena Thomas & Austin Davis

• Dev Sanghvi & Kanishka Vijay

• Dhruv Jonnada & Harika Yerramchetty

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We are incredibly proud of these students and look forward to seeing them represent Lebanon Trail with pride!

On Saturday, Feb 21, our Emerald Elite dancers took the stage at Independence HS for their very first competition of the season—and they blew us away! Facing a field of incredibly fierce talent, these dancers performed with heart and brought home a mountain of hardware:

Soloist Recognition: Alisa Wei: 5th Runner Up

Officer Awards

• Grand Champion Officer Group! (3rd Place overall out of 15 teams)

• Winner: Officer Contemporary & Officer Open

• 1st Runner Up: Officer Lyrical

• 2nd Runner Up: Officer Jazz

Team Awards

• Overall 2nd Runner Up (Grand Champion)

• Winner: Team Contemporary & Team Novelty

• 1st Runner Up: Team Jazz

• 2nd Runner Up: Team Pom

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We are so incredibly proud of the hard work and artistry displayed this weekend. What a way to start the year!

Congratulations to the Lebanon Trail HS Theatre program who competed in the JV One Act play contest this past weekend.

Lebanon Trail placed 1st overall and received the following awards.

Honorable Mention Acting Awards:

Safia Al Aqeeli

Aliyah Wadood

All Star Cast Acting Awards:

Keshvi Jain

All Star Technician Awards:

Bee Sowell

Best Technical Crew

Best Performer Awards:

Christopher Roberts

Ojas Badgayan

A massive congratulations to our LT Best Buddies Chapter for officially achieving 5-Star Chapter status!

This prestigious designation isn't just a trophy on a shelf; it is the highest honor a chapter can receive from Best Buddies International. To earn this, our student leaders and members demonstrated excellence in:

• Fostering genuine, one-to-one friendships between students with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

• Maintaining high levels of participation in monthly events and community service.

• Demonstrating consistent reporting, strong leadership training, and a commitment to the mission of inclusion.

This award recognizes LT Best Buddies Chapter as a leader in creating a school culture where everyone—regardless of ability—feels they belong. We are incredibly proud of our buddies and peer mentors for their heart, dedication, and school spirit.

February 7 marked an evening of tradition and pride as our NJROTC cadets gathered for their Military Ball—a reminder that leadership is forged not only in competition but also in ceremony, respect, and community. Then, this last week, they stepped into one of the most competitive arenas they’ll face all year: the Area 19 Championship. For NJROTC programs, this is effectively the state-level competition, bringing together top units from Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. And our cadets delivered.

Lebanon Trail NJROTC placed 5th overall among all competing units—an accomplishment that reflects depth, preparation, and sustained excellence.

Our Academic Team earned 1st place, demonstrating that discipline of the mind is every bit as powerful as discipline of the body. Our Color Guard placed 3rd overall, representing LT with precision and professionalism.

Individually, we celebrate:

• Cadet Vallecha – 1st Place, Academic

• Cadet Rascon – 2nd Place, Academic

• Cadet Samdaria – 2nd Place, Female Push-Ups

These results are not accidental. They are the outcome of early mornings, after-school practices, careful study, physical training, and a culture that expects excellence. What you see in these accomplishments is more than trophies or placements. You see commitment. You see leadership. You see young men and women choosing to hold themselves to a high standard—and meeting it.

We are incredibly proud of our NJROTC cadets and the way they continue to represent Lebanon Trail with strength, integrity, and honor.

This come & go event is open to all FISD rising seniors (current 11th graders) and families and will showcase colleges from all over the nation!

Come get a jump start on senior year and visit with colleges from all over the nation!

Students and parents can register now! REGISTER HERE

(List of participating colleges will be shared later this semester!)

McKinney Prom Closet 2026 Shopping Days.

A FREE prom shopping experience for high school girls in our community. Last year, thanks to your support, 180 girls found their dream dresses at no cost!

✨ Students can now preview dresses and updates on our new social pages:
Instagram & Facebook – McKinney Prom Closet

📅 2026 Shopping Days
March 26 & 27 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
March 28 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
March 29 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Stonebridge United Methodist Church
👗 Free dresses, shoes & accessories
🎓 Open to all high school girls (student must be present)

St. Andrew's Prom Closet is coming soon!

Young ladies may attend by appointment and get a free dress, shoes, purse and jewelry! We have well over 4500 dresses from size 0-30. The 2nd week of the event has lots of open shopping times- including the last Saturday.

Sign up for an appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA9A82BABF4CF8-60497247-2026#/

For any questions, please contact: promclosetoutreach2@gmail.com

Prom will be on April 25th at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star.

Prom tickets are now available for purchase on Online School Fees. Tickets can be purchased for $100. Guest fees (for Non-LTHS or Underclassmen guests) will not be added to your Online School Fees account until the guest form is complete and approved by an Administrator.

LTHS Prom Guest Form (student must be logged into your school email account to access this form).

All prom guests must be a high school student and/or 20 years of age or younger at the time of the dance. High school students must be in good standing at their campuses. Middle school students are NOT allowed. All guests MUST have either a school ID or driver’s license (if not in school) and be verified at the door.

**All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door**

Delivery Date is next Monday, March 2nd! Items purchased before the February 22nd deadline will be passed out during Homeroom on Monday. Please be sure to bring your Student ID!

Jostens was here in November to visit with seniors about their 2026 graduation cap & gown and other senior year items.

The Group Order Discount deadline has past, but you can still order! Any ordered placed at this time will be shipped directly to your home. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

Are you Senior and planning to attend Collin College in the Fall? If this is you, check out the “With Love It’s a Small World Scholarship. Application Link: Scholarship — With Love It's A Small World Deadline: May 1, 2026.

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

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!

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.