Trail Blazer Bulletin Feb 2-6

February is Black History Month! Join us as we honor and celebrate the achievements, history and contributions of Black Americans and members of the African diaspora, both past and present!

They hold schedules and stories. Transcripts and tears.
Credits, calendars, worries, and hopes—often all before lunch.

Our counselors care for the whole student. They guide academic paths with precision and steady hands, while also tending to the quiet, unseen work of the heart. They listen when answers aren’t easy, advocate when voices feel small, and help students find their footing when the ground feels unsteady.

Some days, their work looks like planning for the future. Other days, it looks like helping a student get through the present. Most days, it’s both.

During National School Counseling Week, we pause to say thank you—to Dr. Austin, Mrs. Bennett, Ms. Michell, Mrs. Waide, Mrs. McElhinney, and Mrs. Wilson—for the compassion, expertise, and calm they bring to LT every single day. Our students are stronger, steadier, and more confident because of you.

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Parents it’s Course Request Season. As you are working with your student(s) regarding their course request for the 2026-2027 school year, please keep the below dates in mind. The FINAL DISTRICT DEADLINE to make any changes to the 2026-2027 Course Request is February 12th at 4:30pm. We strongly encourage students to sit down with their parents during this window to thoughtfully plan classes that align with their interests, goals, and post-secondary aspirations.

Lebanon Trail is now accepting auditions for the Emerald Elite Drill Team for the 2026-2027 school year. Students interested in joining our award winning disciplined dance program should plan to attend the required events.

Students who paid for a fall semester or full year AP Exam will receive exam-specific information through their school email in April.

For AP courses that begin in the spring semester, exam payment will be available in Online School Fees January 20 - February 6, 2026.

Students who did not pay for an AP exam OR are not enrolled in an AP course BUT want to take an AP Exam must contact Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org between January 20 and February 6, 2026, to have the $50 late fee and exam fee added to their OnlineSchoolFees account.

February 6, 2026 is the FINAL AP registration, payment, and refund request deadline for Frisco ISD. No exceptions!

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

Mock Trial Success!

While much of the city was still wrapped in blankets, our students were already up, dressed, and headed for the courthouse—focused, prepared, and ready. After weeks of preparation, much of it carved out during weather disruptions, they walked in with confidence and purpose. And they delivered.

In what is arguably the most competitive Mock Trial circuit in the country, 36 teams competed. Only 16 advanced to elimination rounds. Four will move on to the state competition—and our students put themselves firmly in that conversation. What you see here is more than a result. It’s resilience, discipline, and the quiet confidence that comes from doing the work when it’s hard.

We’re proud of how they represented LT.

The Swim & Dive Team competed at their district championship last week. Seniors participated in a special senior recognition ceremony before the meet where they were recognized for their hard work over the last 4 years. The team had some great swims and times! LTHS had 3 boys in the 500 Freestyle event place top 8! Andrew DuBos (6th), Skanda Kiran (7th), Aditya Sathe (8th)

The following athletes will continue on their season as they prepare for their Regional Swim Meet on February 6 & 7, 2026.

Hannah B, Anna K, Joie K, Ari EC, alternates: Avni G, Ketki V (Avni & Ketki not pictured in award photo) -Girls Medley Relay

Hannah Bunion- 50 Free- 2nd place & 100 Free-5th place

Ari Escutia Castañeda- 500 Free

Avni Gothwal- 200 IM Alternate, 100 Breast Alternate

Aahan Aarka- 200 IM Alternate

Anna Kim- 100 Fly Alternate, 100 Back qualifier

Andrew DuBos- 500 Free

Skanda Kiran- 500 Free Alternate

Hannah, Anna K, Joie, Ari, Avni, Ketki -Girls 400 Free Relay

Congratulations to all the theater students who participated in The Little Mermaid - what an awesome collaborative production that showcased how very talented the students at LT are. Congratulations to our Fine Arts Directors who all worked together to make this a reality. Although weather conditions impacted multiple showings, we are grateful that students go to showcase their talent for opening night.

Congratulations to all LT wrestlers who participated in the UIL District Wrestling Competition. Special congratulations to our Girls Wrestling Team for their second place finish! Additional congratulations to the following individuals who have punched their tickets to the Regional Competition: Misha, Priscilla, Alannah, Mariua, Keshawna, Eden, Sanjana, Anne, Bella and JJ.

Congratulations to NJROTC for their second place finish at the Western Height Drill Meet and for qualifying for the Area 19 Championship.

Congratulations to AcDec for finishing as the Region 9 5A Champions, with a total score of 34, 828 and once again punching their ticket to the State Competition in San Antonio.

Congratulations to LT Colorguard. Their Winter Guard team kicked off their competitive season with an impressive showing at the NTCA contest in Little Elm this past Saturday. It was a high-energy debut for the performers, marking a successful start to the year. The Varsity team led the charge, securing a first-place finish in their division. The momentum continues quickly as the program prepares for its next event, where the JV Team will compete at Naaman Forest HS.

Are you a graduating senior? Are you planning to major in one of the following fields;

➢ Agronomy

➢ Botany, Biology

➢ City Planning (Urban & Rural)

➢ Environmental Concerns Management

➢ Environmental Conservation, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Law

➢ Environmental Horticulture Research / Environmental Behavior

➢ Floriculture

➢ Forestry

➢ Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology

➢ Horticulture

➢ Landscape Design

➢ Landscape Management

➢ Plant Pathology/Science

➢ Wildlife Science

If yes, check out the Frisco Garden Club 2026 Scholarships, https://www.friscogardenclub.org/scholarships

Prepare for course registration by viewing this year's district webinars and presentations below.

• Frisco Flex (for rising 9th-12th graders- and those wishing to learn more about the program) - Register for the Dec. 3rd webinar!

• Middle School Advanced Academics (for rising 6th-8th graders) - Webinar Recording | Slide deck

• High School Advanced Academics (for rising 9th-12th graders) - Webinar Recording | Slide deck

• IB Informational Webinar (for rising 9th graders- and those wishing to learn more about the program)- Webinar Recording | Slide deck

• Collin Edge Informational Webinar (for rising 11th graders- and those wishing to learn more about the program)- Webinar Recording | Slide Deck

• Collin College Dual Credit Informational Webinar (for rising 11th-12th graders- and those wishing to learn more about dual credit)- Webinar Recording | Slide Deck

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.

Collin college will offer to rising 11th grade students a set 2 year program where students will earn 44 college hours and be core complete. The program will be project based.

Click here for the Collin College Entrance Form:

Due Date: February 12 at 4 PM

100 spots available for FISD students

Final chance to double check the spelling of your name! Multiple targeted email reminders have been sent to those who had not completed their Name Verification form. We are still missing a number of seniors. Please check your email to see if you still need to complete your form. If you have not completed the form by the time diplomas are ordered, and there is an error the student assumes responsibility for cost of reprinting diploma. Students must be logged into their Frisco ISD Google account to access the Graduation Name Verification Form.

If you have questions, please see Mrs. Springer in the front office.

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.

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.

Introducing the Class of 2026! It was a clear, cold, windy morning, last Monday, but that did not stop the Class of 2026 from showing up for one of our all time favorite LT Traditions. Every year, this picture captures more than just faces and bodies, but instead it captures possibilities. You can almost see it in their smiles - pride, anticipation and the first moment that it sinks in and becomes real- senior year is here. Here on the Trail, we are so proud of how far they have come and even more excited for where they are headed next! The future is calling, and the LT class of 2026 is ready to answer.

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

When: Saturday February 7, 2026

Where: Frisco CTE Center, 9889 Wade Blvd, Frisco TX 75035

Time: 9am-5pm (tentative)

Games: Overwatch 2, Super Smash Bros, Fortnite, Madden, Valorant, Mario Kart, Rocket League, NBA 2K

Awards: Top 3, medals for students; Top 3 trophies for campus

Tournament Website: https://bit.ly/2026-EsportsTournament

Tournament Shirts:These will be done as a Preorder and will be available on the day of the tournament at check-in. The deadline for orders is January 20th at 11:59pm so we have them back in time for the Tournament. Order here.

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.