Trail Blazer Bulletin August 18-22

Dear Trail Blazer Community
Our students have had a great first week back on campus, and they did a great job following the new mandates surrounding the use of personal communication devices. It has been great seeing their faces and seeing them engage in conversations with their peers.
Thank you to our faculty & staff for their hard work and flexibility as we navigated the start of the year with all the legislative changes.
A special thanks to our registrar, data clerk and counselors who have been working tirelessly to ensure every student is properly placed and ready to learn.
To our parents and guardians, thank you for your support and partnership as we kicked off the year. Your involvement is crucial to our students' success.
This week, starting on Tuesday, the administrative team will meet with each class (seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen) in the auditorium to review campus expectations and procedures. Much of the information that will be shared is also contained in the FISD Student Handbook. Parents/Guardians, please take a moment to review these expectations with your students at home.
Meet the Teacher
We look forward to welcoming our Trail Blazer families to campus on Monday, August 25, from 5:30-7:30 pm for Meet the Teacher Night. This event will provide families with the opportunity to view the campus, to meet our staff, and to learn more about what students will be learning this school year. We hope to see you there!
When: August 25, 2025
Where: Please enter the school through the front doors. Doors open at 5:25 and we will start promptly at 5:30
What will you do?: Follow your student’s schedule & learn about teachers’ expectations & course overview
What do you bring?: Your student’s daily schedule. You can come with your student or alone. Your student will email you a copy of their schedule on Friday or next Monday during homeroom. If they do not, you can find a copy of it in HAC. Schedules will NOT be provided.
What is this evening NOT?: Individual parent conferences or a time for you to ask questions about your specific student. If you need to schedule a parent conference, please email your student’s teacher.
Texas House Bill 1481 Clarification
Students MUST obtain prior approval to use non-personal communication device (PCD) electronics (e.g., MP3, players, walkman, without internet/radio/communication capability).
Non-PCD electronics are only allowed for instructional purposes AND with prior approval.
Students are encouraged to have wired headphones for use with their Chromebooks to watch instructional videos.
Campus Safety & Security
Exterior Door Security
Staff and students may not prop exterior doors or open the doors for ANYONE. Appropriate consequences will be issued to students who compromise campus safety & security. Consequences may include placement at the alternative school (DAEP). Exterior doors are checked every period to ensure that they are shutting and locking securely.
Crosswalk Safety
Students are required to remove headphones (at least one ear bud) when navigating the crosswalks during arrival and dismissal times. Earbuds & headphones represent a safety risk to our students as they prevent students from hearing safety instructions and may lead to accidents. Students must walk their bikes across the crosswalk. Please encourage your students to be vigilant and to follow instructions given during arrival and dismissal times.
Emergency Drills
Students and staff will participate in emergency drills throughout the year. Students should follow their teacher's guidance during all drills and/or real emergencies.
Homeroom Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Education
Homeroom classes at LTHS are an opportunity to build positive relationships through Frisco ISD’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills sessions. SEL lessons offer an intentional focus on building a safe school culture through social awareness, relationship skills, and managing emotions. At the LT campus, this instructional time is valuable in providing authentic experiences in developing healthy relationships with peers and staff.
No Food Deliveries or Deliveries of Any Kind
Food deliveries (and other deliveries) for students from parents or guardians are NOT permitted. No outside school deliveries from sources such as UBER, Lyft or restaurant delivery will be accepted. Students are NOT permitted to exit the building for pickups of any kind. Any deliveries will be confiscated by campus administration and not returned to students.
The no delivery policy extends to all deliveries, including Chromebooks, homework, lunches, cellphones, or any other non-medical related items.
Student Parking & Parking Permits
Student parking lots are on the south side, and northeast side of the building (outside the band hall and by the football field).
Students who commute during the day to Collin or to the CTE will be required to enter the building through the front entrance and show their ID utilizing the front door bell system. All student drivers utilizing the school parking lots are required to purchase a parking sticker for the 2025-2026 school year.
Your student may purchase a parking sticker by completing the Parking Permit Form. Please submit payment by visiting onlineschoolfees.com and submitting the required documents. Your student may then pick up the parking sticker in the Front Office with the appropriate ID. Failure to purchase a permit may result in extra fines and/or loss of parking privileges. If students park in designated staff or visitor parking places, they will be stickered and required to move their car during the school day.
In alignment with Texas House Bill 1481 and Frisco ISD policy, students are prohibited from using personal electronic devices — including cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, tablets, and personal laptops — during the entire school day, bell-to-bell, including during lunch, advisory, passing periods, and restrooms.
We will begin enforcing this law on the first day of school. Families are encouraged to talk with students in advance to help set clear expectations.
Campus Expectations:
All personal devices must be turned off and stored in a backpack or bag (NOT on your person) by the 9:00 AM tardy bell.
Students arriving after 1st period must have devices off and secured prior to entering the building.
Devices must remain off during CTE shuttle transportation.
Students with early release may power on devices after leaving the building.
Devices may be powered on again after the 4:25 PM dismissal bell.
Enforcement Details:
All staff members are expected to enforce the policy.
Devices seen, heard, or used during the school day will be confiscated and securely stored in the front office, with returns handled according to the Student Code of Conduct.
Frisco ISD recommends students leave devices at home. Families who choose to send a device assume responsibility for any loss, damage, or theft.
More Info Coming Soon:
Students will review campus-specific procedures during the first days of school.
Student Dress Code
As we return from summer, common dress code issues include see-through fabrics, strapless or bare midriff tops, underwear-style sleeveless shirts, beachwear, swimwear, tube tops, and low-cut clothing — all of which are NOT permitted.
Students who violate the dress code will be asked to change into appropriate attire, which the school will provide when possible. Students are not allowed to leave campus to change clothes, and parent drop-offs for clothing are not permitted.
Secondary students who refuse to comply with the dress code may be assigned to In-School Suspension for the day.
Early Release & Late Arrival - Reminders
Late Arrival
Arrive just before 2nd period (10:30 AM)
Enter through the front entrance with your student ID
No library or cafeteria access is available during 1st period
Early Release
Students must exit campus by 3:00 PM
No library or cafeteria access is available during 4th period
Video Door Monitoring
All exterior doors will be locked throughout the school day. Visitors, including parents and guardians, will need to use the video doorbell monitor at the main entrance to request access. A staff member will verify your identity before granting entry.
Students: Students arriving late must present their student ID to be admitted into the building.
Parents/Guardians: When you arrive, please have your driver's license ready to present to the video monitor.
Student Sign-Out
To check a student out during the school day, you will use the video doorbell monitor. With the new legislative changes, we will be adjusting our previous practice of encouraging parents to text students upon arrival. To avoid disruptions to the classroom and ensure a smooth process, please ensure your student is aware of any scheduled appointments. If an unexpected situation arises, such as an early appointment or a need to pick up your child, the front office will contact the student directly by notifying the classroom.
These new procedures will help us maintain a secure learning environment for everyone and ensure that we are in compliance with the new law. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we make this transition.
Door Monitor Instructions
Press the ring bell and wait for a response;
The ring will light up and you will hear a doorbell chime.
There may be a pause before you receive a response.
When you hear a response:
Hold your ID close to the camera
State your reason for visiting Lebanon Trail HS
If you are picking up a student:
Scan the QR Code to complete the Check Out Form
If your driver’s license has previously been scanned, please wait outside or in your vehicle for your student.
You will be asked to enter the office if your driver’s license has not been scanned.
Report your student’s absence using the Report an Absence feature on the LTHS website or by replying to the attendance email.
Time to get your FISD Chromebook!
In alignment with Texas House Bill 1481 and Frisco ISD policy,Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is now prohibited.
High School: Participation in the 1ForAll program is required.
Chromebooks: Devices are filtered and monitored both on and off campus with District software. Learn more.
IncidentIQ: Secondary students will submit their own helpdesk tickets via the Incident IQ tile in the Student Portal.
How to Receive Your District-Issued Chromebook
Step 1: Parent/guardian pays the $20 one-time, non-refundable insurance fee at onlineschoolfees.com
Step 2: Student completes the Canvas course: “Frisco ISD 1 for All High School Student Course” no later than September 30th
✅ Guardian acknowledgment of the 1 for All Handbook will be completed during online registration.
Once steps are complete, Chromebooks will be distributed during the first week of school.
Buy Athletic Tickets or Stream Events Online
All tickets to athletic events hosted at FISD venues (including Ford Center and Toyota Stadium) must be purchased online. Tickets are not sold at the entrances but can be purchased up through game time at tickets.friscoisd.org, where you can also buy season passes.
FISD fans can also watch live streams and view live scores of most sporting events at FriscoSportsLive.com.
For more information on how to buy tickets, visit the district’s How to Buy Tickets page.
Picture Day is Coming Soon!
We’re excited to let you know that Legacy Studios, our official school photographer, will be on campus soon for Picture Day!
Here’s what you need to know:
Fill out the form or you can also pre-order online at schoolphotos.shop to receive significant savings.
After Picture Day, prices will go up, so don’t miss your chance to save!
You can order online with a credit card or return the pre-order form with cash or check.
📅 Picture Day is scheduled for: August 25 & 26
🕒 Pre-order deadline: August 25
If you have any questions, visit LegacyStudios.com for more information.
Trail Blazer Clinic
Need to Update Immunization Records?
Make sure your child's immunization records are ready for registration! It's easy — just review the records we have on file and update if needed. Find Step-by-Step instructions HERE.
Medical and Medication Forms for 2025–2026
As you are planning for next school year, be sure to review the required medical and medication forms now available. Forms provided include:
Severe Food Allergies
Severe Non-food Allergies
Asthma
Diabetes
Seizures
Visit the LT Nurse's Corner for important information, downloadable forms, and submission instructions.
Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services will be providing a vaccination clinic for Frisco ISD this Fall.
Where: Frisco ISD Lebanon Trail HS (library)
When: 9/17/2025 4:30 - 6:00 PM
A parent or guardian must be present for students to receive vaccines.
**BEFORE Arriving: Make a copy of DL and Insurance Card***
After 4:25 PM - enter on the East side of the building @ Double Doors, look for the RED/BLACK 'FLU SHOTS TODAY' sign.
All participants MUST register online & bring a paper copy of your insurance card & driver’s license with you to the clinic. Copies cannot be made at the clinic.
To sign up please go to: https://oem.passporthealthglobal.com/ClinicSignUp/Registration/FISDPC
Student Spotlight
Thanks to STUCO & Ms. Peterson & Ms.Gattuso for facilitating a tremendously successful Class of 26 Senior Sunrise. Thanks to all the LT parents who helped make this possible.
A big congratulations to our Trail Blazers who received their letter jackets this week! These jackets represent countless hours of dedication, hard work, and achievement in academics, athletics, fine arts, and extracurricular activities. We are proud of these students for reaching this milestone and for proudly showing their LT spirit!
Our Trail Blazers, hit the ground running, spending quality time getting to know each other & reviewing previous course content.
Coming Up on the Trail
Counseling Corner
Schedule Change Requests
If your request meets the requirements above, please complete the Course Request Change form. Please only complete this form once. Counselors will work through requests in the order they were received.
Students, please be patient as Counselors work through the requests and keep checking your HAC to see if your change has been processed.
Collin and UNT Classes
Courses named "COL" or "UNT" are dual credit courses.
The 1st day of Collin classes is Monday, August 25th
The 1st day of UNT classes is Monday, August 18th
Students should not report to these dual credit classes until the indicated start date.
Resources for FISD Families 25-26 - Lovepacs, Fastpacs, Refresh, and Threads
College, Career and Future-Ready Fall Line-Up
Sept. 4- Find Your Future- B1G Ten College Night
This event will showcase B1G TEN colleges! Come learn what the midwest has to offer and meet university representatives ready to share about admissions, financial aid, freshman scholarships, and majors/degrees!
FISD Admin Building, 6-8:00pm. Park in front and enter front doors or park in back and enter training room doors)
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, TX 75035
Please register for a barcode before the event at: www.StriveFair.com
View list of participating colleges here.
Sept. 11- Find Your Future: : Out of State College Night
Heritage High School, 6-8pm
Sept. 17- Find Your Future- Texas College Night
Frisco High School, 6-8pm
Oct. 22- Find Your Future- HBCU Universities
Lone Star High School, 6-8pm
Nov. 19- Find Your Future: Military Academies, ROTC & Recruiting Night
Lebanon Trail High School, 6-7:30pm
Senior Section
The LTHS PTSA is seeking Senior Parents who want to volunteer as part of our Senior Events Committee.
The Senior Events Committee is responsible for planning and hosting the Senior Bonfire, Senior Lock In, Ribbon Ceremony, Six Flags Grad Nite, and Powderpuff Game, as well as providing volunteers for Student Council's Senior Sunrise.
Feel free to select all the positions in which you are interested, and someone will reach out to discuss your interest. If you have any questions, contact the PTSA Senior Events Chair at seniors@lebanontrailptsa.com
Please click here to sign up to support your 2026 senior.
PTSA
Reminders
Student Pick Up and Drop Off
Bus Riders
Click here to access the FISD Transportation site which includes bus and route information.
Staff will be helping students find their bus after school.
Car Riders
The front entrance will be the only point of entry during drop off. Students dropped off at the north side of the building should walk around to the front entrance.
Parents can help out the traffic flow by following the map and being patient with one another. Once all parents learn the routine things will go much more smoothly.
Dropping off your student in the parking lot adds to the congestion entering and exiting our lot. Keep all students safe by following the map.
Parents, when at all possible, please avoid picking up your students during 12:25-12:45pm (advisory time), as this is the most fluid part of the day. During this time, it may be difficult to locate students as they will be attending tutorials.
Please take a look at the annotated map showing access points for Handicap access.
Morning Arrival
We open the front doors daily by 8:20am and the athletic entrance doors by 8:35am. After 9:00am, the front door will be the only entrance. Until 8:30 students are asked to wait in the cafeteria, and asked to be seated at the cafeteria tables as they wait. After 8:30 students may continue to wait in the cafeteria, attend tutorials with a teacher, or utilize the resources available in the library. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria until 8:55am.
Students arriving after 9:00 will need to use the doorbell; upperclassmen will need to show their school IDs and freshman students will inform the receptionist of their ID number. Once their IDs have been verified they will be allowed to enter the building.