The LISD Rapport September 2026

• New Tax Rate Adopted for 2026-27. The Board of Trustees has adopted a new tax rate for the 26-27 school year of $1.0778 — the district's lowest tax rate since 1999.
• Input on 2027-28 Academic Calendar. Take the poll below to share your top preference to consider for the 2027-28 school year.
• 2026 Bond Construction Highlights. It has been a busy summer — watch the video below to see the latest facility, technology, and athletic upgrades across our district.
• Back-to-School Forms. LISD's back-to-school forms are available to complete in Skyward Family Access. These forms MUST be completed for every student each year.

LISD added minutes to each school day to meet the state's 75,600-minute requirement, giving us calendar flexibility for 2027–28. As always, a formal calendar survey to share your preference will come out in November. But we would llove.. In your opinion, which option is the most important to include in the calendar?

• Oct. 9: Student Holiday, Staff Day
• Oct. 12: Holiday
• Oct. 27: World Occupational Therapy Day

View, download or print the 2026-27 Academic Calendar to keep up with important dates throughout this school year.

• October: National Principal Month
• Oct.2: School Custodian Appreciation Day
• Oct 6: Coach Appreciation Day

As we settle into another great school year, I want to take a quick moment to talk about a serious topic and ask for your help at home.

Texas guidelines and district policy prohibit any statement or action where a student “threatens to exhibit” violence or weapons towards a school, staff, or peers. School administrators and law enforcement are legally required to fully investigate every potential threat. Even if a threatening comment was intended as a joke or spoken in a momentary lapse in judgement, it can lead to severe consequences, including significant school consequences and potential legal charges. In many cases, these statements will result in a disciplinary alternative education placement. A single offhand remark can disrupt a student’s academic year.

How You Can Help:

· Reminder them that words matter: Have a candid chat with your student and remind them that school safety is never a joke.

· Discuss texting and social media: Talk about digital footprints as social media posts may carry the same weight as words spoken aloud in a hallway.

As partners in your child’s education, our goal is to empower our students and families with the information needed to guide smart choices. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools safe, positive, and focused on learning! If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s campus administrator.

ACTION REQUIRED

A massive thank you to all that families who have already completed their back-to-school forms in Skyward Family Access. If you haven't had a chance to submit your forms yet, please take a few minutes to complete them now. The back-to-school forms MUST be submitted for every student each school year. These annual forms are vital to daily district and campus operations, allowing to:

• Keep Students Safe & Connected: Verify up-to-date emergency contact details and critical health information.

• Maintain Campus Standards: Confirm agreement with the Student Code of Conduct and Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

• Stay Compliant: Fulfill state and federal legal statutes for reporting and instructional content notification.

• Enable Technology Access: Ensure your student's eligibility and seamless participation in the LISD Student Device Program.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support.

The Board of Trustees has adopted a new tax rate for the 2026-27 school year of $1.0778 — the lowest tax rate the district has adopted since 1999. This decrease of $0.0400 from the maintenance and operations (M&O) portion of the tax rate will decrease taxes by $122 for every LISD homeowner. CLICK HERE for more details.

In Lewisville ISD, we believe the best way to ensure all students are confident, equipped with the knowledge and skills to adapt and thrive for their future is by encouraging open and honest conversation between families and district staff. To efficiently address any concern families may have, we strongly encourage all communication to begin at the most direct level. CLICK HERE to view the district communication flow chart.

Paige Dixon reflects on the impact LISD has had on her and her two boys — ultimately leading her to serve on the board of trustees. CLICK HERE to read more.

Take a quick tour through the latest facility, technology, and athletic upgrades across Lewisville ISD! From brand-new interactive ONE Screens in classrooms to upgraded turf fields, band practice lots, and fine arts spaces, see how LISD is constantly enhancing learning and competition environments for our students.

Looking for fun local activities, youth sports, or creative camps for your student? Check out the LISD Community Opportunities Flyer Hub! It’s updated monthly with fantastic events, camps and family-friendly happenings right here in our area. [Click here to explore this month’s flyers!]

We love connecting our families with great local events, camps, and youth programs! If you represent a community organization and want to share an opportunity with LISD families, CLICK HERE for details on distribution guidelines and how to submit your flyer.

Were you once a student in LISD? That’s worth celebrating. Share your journey, your impact, and what makes your story stand out by filling out our “Share Your Shine” alumni form – we’d love to spotlight you!