HHS Hawk Community Newsletter

Hawk Community,

Before our students and staff head out the door for Spring Break, we wanted to share some of the great things happening around the Hebron Community. In this newsletter you'll find a few special notes from LISD families recognizing staff members, as well as many stories highlighting the exceptional work happening in our classrooms. There are plenty of academic, athletic and fine art events occurring this spring so make sure to check your child's campus calendar as well as the Hebron High School calendar for events happening in your area. We hope you enjoy some rest and relaxation over Spring Break, and we look forward to ending the school year strong!

The Recognize SomeONE submissions are pouring in, and we're sharing a few for teachers in the Hawk community. As a reminder, you can visit LISD.net/recognize any time to submit your own encouragement for LISD staff.

• Ross Hines, Art Teacher at H9 | "Your students' participation in the Dr. King contests prepares them to strive toward building a just and equitable future like the "Beloved Community" that Dr. King and others often talked about. We want to especially thank the teachers of the students who had winning entries... We know that your encouragement was likely an important factor in producing their high-quality entries."
• Taylor Bailey, Counselor at Killian MS | "Taylor is an incredible counselor. The students trust and love her. She is kind, patient, and firm when needed. She makes Killian a better place to work and I know we wouldn't be the same without her!"
• Leah Mann, Assistant Principal at Castle Hills | "Every morning as we drop our son off whether it’s cold, hot, or rainy, Ms. Mann has a smile on her face and greets each child by name. She starts off each morning by showing her students she cares and is happy to see them. I know it may be small to her but it is huge in the kids’ and parents’ eyes! Thank you Ms. Mann!"

Dr. Lori Rapp surprised all the LISD Teacher of the Year Finalists, including Dave Cone and Kendall Holland. See the surprises HERE.

Last month, we announced our Campus Teachers of the Year and District Teacher of the Year Finalists. Help us celebrate the following individuals:

Secondary Teacher of the Year Finalist
Dave Cone | Hebron High School

Elementary Teacher of the Year Finalist
Kendall Holland | Indian Creek Elementary

Campus Teachers of the Year

Dave Cone (HHS), Dennis Gipson (HHS9), Raul Platas (Student Success Center), Marta Rendon-Gomez (Lewisville Learning Center), Kevin O'Gorman (TECC East), Michael DePauw (TECC West), Robin Jones (Arbor Creek), Alison Chumbley (Creek Valley), Mallory Sibley (Killian), April Carr (Castle Hills), Amber Blowers (Coyote Ridge), Kristyn Gonzalez (Hebron Valley), Jackie Harris (Hicks), Jody Braxton (Homestead), Anaid Trevino (Independence), Kendall Holland (Indian Creek), Ashley Bitner (Memorial), Tiffani Garcia (Polser)

Late this spring, the new black box theatre at Hebron High School will officially open for usage. The space serves as a classroom as well as a rehearsal and performance area - and has been years in the making for the Hebron Hawks. As a part of the bond Lewisville ISD passed in 2017, both Hebron High School and The Colony High School received funding to construct black box theatres. READ MORE

The Lewisville ISD Wonder Wagon was unveiled during an official ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Monday, March 6, 2023. Though the titular wagon, part of the district’s elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) department, was only recently revealed, LISD STEM administrators have already begun to introduce Wonder Wagon programming to elementary campuses. READ MORE

For years, Lewisville ISD has emphasized the importance of mentorship and community engagement through our annual Career Out program. The program, which took place this year on Friday, March 3, is a day for juniors and seniors across all five high schools to job shadow executives, administrators and team members from host sites in and around the LISD community. READ MORE

Kindel, currently 14, says she has been fencing since she was seven years old and trains at the Fencing Institute of Texas in Carrollton. “Most people don’t really know about fencing,” Kindel said. “It all started when my mom gave me a magazine as a kid about different sports. Fencing was one of them and it really caught my attention. After I tried out the summer camp, it felt like it was the right sport for me.” READ MORE

Lewisville ISD is proud to announce 55 high school seniors were recently named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP). Congratulations to the 13 Finalists from Hebron High School! Click HERE for the full lists of students.

Lewisville ISD recently hosted its fifth annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair at Lewisville High School. The fair was attended by 400 high school students from across the district and gave students the opportunity to connect with these historic institutions. Representatives and alumni from over a dozen HBCUs took part in the event, showcasing their schools via booths, presentations and open discussion. Community partners, student life organizations and the Lewisville Education Foundation also took part in the event. READ MORE

Students, staff and families enjoyed presentations about different cultures while eating foods from around the globe. The event also included student-made art representing different cultures, as well as a reading station. SEE PHOTOS

Since its inception in 2011, Lewisville ISD’s annual Chin Festival has provided the LISD community with an opportunity to be immersed in a unique cultural experience. This year’s student-led event was no different, treating the audience to selections of traditional Chin dance, song, fashion and food. Attendees included members of the LISD Board of Trustees, district administration, municipal government officials and hundreds more members of the community. Teachers and pastors from local Chin churches were recognized for their efforts in ensuring that the LISD Chin community continues to thrive. READ MORE

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