Trail Blazer Bulletin May 12-16

I hope that you had a great weekend. I want to take a moment to wish a Happy Belated Mother’s Day to all the mothers in the Trail Blazer community. Your love, strength, and sacrifices are the cornerstones of our families and our school, and we are so grateful for your support. I hope that you were well-celebrated!

Looking ahead to the final weeks of the school year, I’m filled with anticipation for our upcoming Graduation celebration which serves as a powerful reminder of the strong foundation we’ve built as a school community. It is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our students and staff, and I cannot wait to celebrate their achievements together.

We wanted to make you aware of a dangerous trend circulating on TikTok that has already resulted in school evacuations in other cities and also poses a significant safety risk to our students. Students are recording themselves damaging school-issued Chromebooks forcing an electrical short circuit on a Chromebook by inserting items such as paper clips, pencil graphite, pushpins, folded metallic gum wrappers, aluminum foil, etc. into the USB port. This action can cause Chromebook batteries to short-circuit, leading to smoke, fire, and potential explosions. This is the time of year when we do see damage to Chromebooks increase so please help us by reminding students about the proper use of school-issued devices. Staff and students should be especially watchful for students inserting objects into Chromebook ports, forcibly removing keys, or otherwise tampering with the devices. Thank you for your help with this!

As a reminder, here is the information in the 1:1 handbook regarding intentional damage.

All Frisco ISD high school students will have an early release on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, with the school day ending at 1:00 PM to accommodate that evening's graduation ceremonies.

On Wednesday May 21 (A- Day), students will attend all 4 A-day classes on their schedule following a modified bell schedule. Students scheduled for 1A or 2A classes at the CTE will report to the cafeteria for class. Below is the schedule:

1A - 9:00 - 9:55 am

2A - 10:00 - 10:55 am

3A - 11:00 - 11:55 am

4A - 12:00 - 1:00 pm

In an effort to support students making good decisions over the summer and also to be clear on consequence and StopIT reporting over the summer the District has created this presentation.

Immunization Records Requests

We can no longer send immunizations via email.

Parents can access their child's immunization records on their own. This is the official way of receiving this document for current students w/ all the proper documentation. Use the following link {parents need to sign in to their parent portal with username/password, this will not work if using the student's portal}:

The Frisco ISD Student Immunization Shot Report - Google Docs

Attention Student Drivers: We have been informed by the shopping center located behind Lebanon Trail of ongoing issues with students parking in their parking lot. Effective immediately, the shopping center will be enforcing their parking regulations through the issuance of stickers and potential towing of vehicles. Please avoid parking in this area.

Families of secondary students should submit Proof of Residency by May 23, 2025.

• Secondary students submitting PORs after the deadline may not receive their schedule prior to the start of school.

• Schedules will only be released for students who have completed the annual registration process, submitted a valid POR and have no holds on campus.

Two steps to complete 25-26 registration:

1. Annual Returning Registration: You must complete this or your student will not be able to start on the first day of school (August 13, 2025).

1. Proof of Residency: Please upload a copy of your most recent Proof of Residency (water, gas or electric statement only). (Visit www.friscoisd.org/about/enrollment/proof-of-residency)

If you are submitting an affidavit, both the guardian and the homeowner must be present at the school to meet with an Assistant Principal. Email the Data Clerk at slaglea@friscoisd.org to request an appointment. It is important to note that the deadline to submit a valid Proof of Residency is May 23, 2025 for secondary students to view their schedule on the first release date. Secondary students submitting Proof of Residency after the deadline may not receive their schedule prior to the start of school.

Transferring to another FISD campus: Please complete the annual returning registration and upload your “New” proof of residency and we will take care of the transfer for you.

Not returning to Lebanon Trail or FISD next school year: Please complete the annual returning registration and indicate where your student will be attending so we can send official records.

If you’re leaving Lebanon Trail or FISD, please make sure all school items are returned before departure. (Chromebook, library books, textbooks, sport uniforms, etc)

Haven’t registered yet? It’s not too late! Learn more about registration for 2025-26.

We look forward to celebrating our upperclassmen in a fun Blazer festival on May 20th. Please note that attendance will be taken and that the expectation is that all students be in attendance on that day.

Here is the link for the class of 2026 seniors to schedule their senior photos.

• PHOTO DATES have been opened on the scheduling calendar below, so be sure to secure your appointment now!
  You MUST make an appointment to ensure you will be in the yearbook!

• To ensure your inclusion in the yearbook, a timely appointment is required.
  Our scheduling dates fill up quickly, which may result in a limited selection for the final sitting at your school.
  We recommend booking an appointment as soon as possible to secure a time slot that works best for you
  and achieve a more personalized yearbook experience!

• DON’T WAIT, schedule your senior portrait appointment now!

WHAT SHOULD MY SENIOR WEAR?

The studio will provide a black graduation robe and a green stole for the photo. We do not use photos that include graduation cords or NHS stoles (You may take photos that include those for your own personal use but the yearbook does not publish them). For females, please wear a shirt with an open neck, as crew necks are visible beneath the gown. For males, a crew neck is fine and students do not need to provide their own dress shirt and tie. The studio will provide this.

Please note: AP testers will receive an email with their AP exam room location and other testing details at least one day prior to each exam. Students should check their school email regularly.

Students with a morning exam must arrive on campus by 7:25 AM. Bus transportation will not be provided for AM exams.

Students with an afternoon exam must bring lunch from home, as the cafeteria will not be open prior to the afternoon exam start time, and head to the cafeteria at 11:15.

If an AP tester decides NOT to test, the student will need to follow his/her regular class schedule.

Email Lauren Phillips @phillipsl@friscoisd.org with additional questions.

Lebanon Trail High School senior Karina Roberts was recently awarded the Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Area 19 Joseph C. Gilliam Academic Achievement Award. She is the first Cadet to receive this award in the history of the Lebanon Trail NJROTC program. The Gilliam Award recognizes the top cadets from each of the NJROTC areas nationwide and is highly competitive. Senior Naval Science instructors from around the country are only able to nominate one cadet from their program each year. The award is based on the cadets’ demonstrated leadership, academic record, community service, and essays. The award was established more than 40 years ago to honor outstanding cadets who balance exemplary work in their Navy JROTC activities with excellence in academics. Cadet Roberts has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment to the core values of NJROTC: honor, courage, and commitment. Her leadership both in the classroom and during unit activities has made a lasting impact on her fellow cadets. Cadet Roberts won the award from over 30 schools with NJROTC units in Area 19 which encompasses most of the Navy schools in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Arkansas. The award is based on the student’s grades as well as an essay which Cadet Roberts wrote: ‘Diplomacy in the Age of Social Media’. The Joseph C. Gilliam Award reflects her outstanding contributions and her role as a model cadet within our program. We are proud to recognize Cadet Roberts for this well-deserved honor and look forward to her continued success. Congratulations to Cadet Roberts, her family, and our NJROTC unit!

Congratulations to Cadet Aditya Kalisetty for being awarded the prestigious Honor Cadet Ribbon during the recent NJROTC Awards Ceremony. This recognition is given to the cadet who has demonstrated exceptional performance in academics, leadership, personal conduct, and physical fitness throughout the year. Cadet Kalisetty’s commitment to excellence has set a high standard within our NJROTC unit. His dedication to his studies, active participation in unit activities, and display of leadership qualities have earned him the respect of both his peers and instructors. The Honor Cadet Ribbon reflects his outstanding contributions to the success and positive reputation of our program.

Congratulations to Addison Rosser and Aaditt Rishi for prevailing as the Mixed Doubles Champions at the Region 2-5A tournament and punching their tickets to the State Tournament. This duo represents Back to Back Regional Champs! Addison is now the most decorated LT tennis player in our school history, with her 4th STATE qualification! She joins a very small, elite group of FISD tennis athletes who have done so. Aaditt picks up his third Regional Championship and remains undefeated at the District and Regional level. We cannot wait to cheer them on at the STATE competition this week!

We're thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students at the recent Texas HOSA State Leadership Conference (SLC)! Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off.

Congratulations to the following students for their remarkable performances:

• Anatomage Tournament:

• 1st Place: Sharanya D., Rithanya D., Sadhika M., and Karina R.

• CPR/First Aid:

• 1st Place: Sharanya D. and Karina R.

• Health Education:

• 3rd Place: Aanya A., Aneesh C., and Shreyas S.

• Health Career Display:

• 7th Place: Rithanya D. and Sadhika M.

A special congratulations to Sharanya D. and Karina R. for qualifying for the International HOSA competition! We wish them the best of luck as they move forward.

Special thanks to Ms. Mosier for her dedication and sponsorship of HOSA.

Congratulations to our Business Professionals of America (BPA) Students who competed at the National Leadership Conference! Their dedication, hard work, and skills have earned them top honors in a variety of competitive events. Let's give a huge round of applause to these outstanding individuals:

National Champions!

• Virtual EventsV13 Esports: Tanish Kanumuru, Deyus Mhatre, Akash Sharma

• Finals Events 335 C++ Programming: Jeffrey Josh Jone Rajarupan

• Finals Events 350 Linux: Karthik Duvvuri

National Runner-Up (2nd Place)!

• V01 Virtual Multimedia: Reet Parashar

• V12 Social Media Marketing Team: Shiva Ganeshprabu, Haruto Ito, Ananth Muraldharan, Shreyas Sharma

• Finals Events 505 Entrepreneurship: Isabel Jung

National Finalists!

• V01 Virtual Multimedia (5th Place): Shivanshi Rohatgi

• V04 Web Application Team (6th Place): Aditya Jambhekar, Jeffrey Josh Jone Rajarupan, Eddie Zhou, Andrew Sun

• V05 Mobile Applications (5th Place): Tanush Chauhan

• V09 Financial Portfolio Management Team (10th Place): James Zheng, Om Patel

• Finals Events 305 Device Configuration & Troubleshooting (10th Place): Yan Song

• Finals Events 335 C++ Programming (7th Place): Nathan Minn

• Finals Events 350 Linux (7th Place): Anuraag Gadehothur Karnam

• Finals Events 355 Python Programming (9th Place): Mihir Sood

• Finals Events 440 Computer Animation Team (7th Place): Ali Mano, Erica Zhuang, Jadon Koo

• Finals Events 330 C# Programming (16th Place): Jeff Zhou

Seniors - Do not forget to check Xello for scholarship opportunities.

We are proud to share the success of our LTHS seniors in receiving scholarships from the Frisco Education Foundation (FEF). A remarkable 74 students have earned a total of 86 scholarships, totaling $61,750 in support for their future endeavors. This includes instances where individual students received multiple awards, recognizing their diverse achievements.

Senior students will participate in a mandatory graduation practice on May 19th at 4:30pm. After graduation practice, seniors will be receiving their graduation packet that contains cords and stoles. Online tickets (12 per family) will be released to students after graduation practice.

Jostens was on campus March 3rd for cap & gown delivery. If you did not pick up your order, please stop by the front office and see Mrs. Springer. Be sure to bring your student ID or driver's license.

There is still time to order! Orders placed after this week's delivery will be shipped directly to your home. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

Individual reminders will be sent out soon for those who still need to order their cap & gown!

• Graduates may only wear FISD-approved graduation attire and regalia including the campus-approved cap and gown and campus-approved cords and stoles.

• Non-FISD approved stoles, leis, cords and/or any other non-FISD-approved outerwear are not permitted at graduation ceremonies.

• Caps and/or other FISD-approved regalia and/or attire may not be decorated or amended in any way that disrupts uniformity amongst graduates. For example, a student may wear their personal jewelry or a small pendant, but may not wear a jacket, shawl, etc. that would make the student appear distractingly dissimilar to their graduating peers.

• All items that don’t conform to the above guidelines will be confiscated when students check in at the Ford Center and it is the responsibility of the student to collect those items during diploma pick-up immediately following commencement ceremonies. Lebanon Trail is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Live streaming: Will be available for home watch parties. More info will be posted on the FISD Graduation website in early May 2025.

Diplomas have officially been received!

If you still have not completed the Diploma Name Verification form, please do so ASAP. It collects some important information needed for graduation.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Springer in the front office!

Senior Yard signs have arrived! Seniors, please stop by the front entry and pick up a sign and metal stake (if needed).

It’s Official! Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be Friday May 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the STAR in Frisco

• All graduates will be required to ride the bus to their graduation ceremony to assist with parking/ingress/egress traffic.

• Each student will receive 12 graduation tickets.

• As we get closer to the date, more information will be shared.

This list will be updated as we receive information from other Frisco ISD schools.

Lebanon Trail PTSA Website

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.