Lynx Word- Family Edition

Willis ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the pending winter storm.

All Willis ISD athletic events and practices scheduled for this weekend are canceled. In addition, the Saturday evening performance of Shrek Jr. at Willis High School has been canceled. Individuals who have purchased tickets for this performance will have the option to receive a refund or attend the Friday evening performance or the Saturday matinee. Additional details regarding ticket exchanges and refunds will be shared directly with ticket holders. Other fine arts events beginning at 4 PM or later on Saturday are also canceled.

Stay tuned to our District's social media accounts, website, and local news stations for relevant updates. Stay safe and warm, Wildkats!

January:

January 26: No School due to Weather

January 29: 8th Grade Trip to WHS 12:30-2:00pm

January 30: Groundhog Dress Up Day!

February-April

February 4th and 10th: 8th Grade ONLY: Mandatory Meeting Date Options for WHS Cheer

February 7: Kool Kats Chili Cook Off

February 13: Kona Ice Fundraiser

March 16 and 19: Current 6th and 7th Grade Students ONLY: Mandatory Parent Meeting Options for Lynn Lucas CheerKats at 6 pm in the WHS LGI

March 17: Mandatory Meeting for any students trying out for Aristokats Dance Team (times coming soon)

March 30 -April 1: CheerKat Clinic for all students trying out for cheer at Brabham (times coming soon)

April 2: Lynn Lucas Cheer Tryouts at Brabham (times coming soon)

April 7-10: Aristokat Tryouts (times coming soon)

Yearbooks are only on sale online. We rarely have any extras so ORDER NOW!!! Don't miss your chance!!!

To order your yearbook: www.yearbookforever.com

To order your yearbook: www.yearbookforever.com

Student ID badges are not optional and must be worn on a lanyard around the neck at all times while on campus. If a student needs a temporary or replacement badge, they must visit the Grade Level Office (GLO) before the school day begins. Temporary badges are $1.00. Replacement badges are $5.00 and will only be printed once payment is received through SchoolPay or with cash. Please note, students will not be issued hall passes or allowed to attend special events without a valid ID badge. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe and organized campus.

Attendance Reminder: Submitting Absence Notes

To help us keep accurate attendance records, please remember the following guidelines for absence notes:

• Notes must be submitted within 3 school days of the student’s return.

  • Doctor’s notes or parent-written notes turned in after 3 days may not be accepted.

• Parent notes:

  • We can accept up to 3 parent notes per school year to excuse absences.

  • If a student is absent for 2 or more consecutive days, a parent note alone cannot excuse the absences—a doctor’s note is required.

Thank you for helping us support your student’s attendance and success! If you have questions, please contact the school office.

Does your student want a chance to pie an administrator in the face?! 🤩🥧
If we hit 94% attendance in any week, we’ll randomly select one lucky student 🎉 to pie the administrator of their choice right in the face! 😆👏

Show up, boost our attendance, and get ready for some messy fun! 🥳🥧😜

Please consider joining our PTO! Our PTO does so much for our campus, and we couldn't do this without our amazing parents and community members!

With our PTO, you'll have opportunities to volunteer, donate, or have a voice in PTO events! You can volunteer as much as you want to or are able!

To contact our PTO, please email them at llmpto@willisisd.org

***Middle School details are coming soon. Coach Thiel did not want to cause confusion putting out Middle School and High School at the same time. After the High School required meetings, the middle school flyer will come out!

Willis High School counselors will be on campus to meet with current 8th grade students the week of February 2nd. See additional information about high school course selection in the image.

Are you interested in sharing about your exciting career? Attend Lynn Lucas Middle School's Career Fair 4/24 to engage with excited young people about career opportunities! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please email Mrs. Cheatham (acheatham@willisisd.org).

The Wildkat Resource Center is excited to invite you to a Community-Wide Open House as we open our doors to the Willis community and our local churches.

This Open House is an opportunity to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we serve students and families across Willis ISD. Guests will have the chance to tour the center, meet our staff, and learn how community partnerships help support our mission.

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Location: Wildkat Resource Center

Event Schedule:Tours Begin: 10:00 AM, Light Lunch: 12:00 PM, Tours End: 2:00 PM

Guests are welcome to stop by anytime between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. A light lunch will be provided at noon for those who attend. Please RSVP by emailing wrc@willisisd.org.

Assistance?

If you or your family is in need of assistance please contact your grade level counselor! We are more than happy to provide information about clothing assistance, meal programs, and mental health services.

Grades 6th All, 7th A-L: Contact Mrs. Daily: kdaily@willisisd.org

Grades 7th M-Z, 8th All: Contact Mrs. Cheatham: acheatham@willisisd.org

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Mission: At Lynn Lucas, we will ensure that all students will learn at high levels.

Vision: Witness Greatness in EVERY student and staff member EVERY day.

CORE VALUES:

We are Lynx PRIDE:

P - Productive

R – Resilient

I – Integrity

D – Dedicated

E –Empathetic

In order to achieve our shared vision, we will commit to the following:

• Support all students, staff, and parents

• Maintain a positive school climate and provide outstanding customer service

• Fulfill our professional responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain a Growth Mindset

• Utilize reflective practice and accept constructive feedback

• Be collectively responsible for all students’ social-emotional and academic growth

• Hold each other accountable to ensure teacher and team growth.

• Utilize student reflection and goal setting to grow student self-efficacy.

• Intentionally share and utilize a variety of research-based instructional strategies

The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. That’s why Willis ISD uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) - a nationally recognized safety framework that helps everyone know what to do in any emergency.

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧. 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞. 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝.

When you hear it, do it. These simple, clear actions guide our response to keep students safe.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://tinyurl.com/WISDEmergencyGuide

At Lynn Lucas, we love to acknowledge our students’ birthdays and provide them a celebration from the staff. We know that your child’s special day is important; however, we are not doing cupcake delivery or any special decorations such as balloons or gifts.

1. ID Badges: Must be worn around the neck at all times.
2. Forgotten Badges: 1st temporary badge = free. After that, $1 each (up to $5). Then, a new badge must be purchased.
3. Lost Badges: Replacement cost = $5.
4. Lanyards: Students may use their own.

The Willis ISD webpage has been updated. Therefore the handbook link did not work. The new link is here: https://bit.ly/wisdstudenthandbook

As a Title 1 campus, we will send a yearly Family Engagement Plan and Student Compact. The purpose of the Student Compact is to offer ways that we can work together to help our students succeed. This compact provides strategies to help connect learning at school and at home.

Click Here to view our LLMS Family Engagement Plan

Family, Student, School Compact

• 💼 In compliance with Texas House Bill 1481 and to support a focused and respectful learning environment, personal communication devices (such as cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds) are not allowed to be used during the school day in Willis ISD. This includes during class time, breakfast, lunch, and while moving between classes.
• 📵 Students must keep their devices turned OFF and stored AWAY in their backpacks throughout the day. If a student uses a device without permission during school hours, it will be confiscated and addressed as detailed in the Student Handbook.
• 📱 Exceptions are provided for students covered under a Section 504 plan or an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that includes cell phone access as an accommodation. Access will be permitted as outlined in their individual plans.
• Phones can only be picked up between the hours of 7:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday unless it's a holiday or early release.

If you would be interested in volunteering at Lynn Lucas for ANYTHING! It can be all day, in the morning at car rider line, in the PM at car rider line, in the office laminating/cutting, organizing the supply closet, doing some bulletin boards, monitoring hallways or restrooms, we would LOVE the support! Just complete this simple volunteer application!

*If you are concerned you won't pass the background check, email me your concerns. We have others in your boat, and we can talk through those concerns!

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION