The Blazer Beat
January 30, 2026
North Lake Family,
What an eventful week we have had in the DFW Metroplex! I’m thankful that our families are safe during Winter Storm Fern, and we could return to North Lake even if it were just for today.
As we close out January, remember that our college classes are in session and students should be checking their progress in Ecampus and ensuring they are on top of their assignments. The Spring Semester goes by very quickly, and we are approaching testing season in March/April. Those days will be here before we know it, and we have to stay on top of things.
Thank you to our staff who checked on our students during the storm and offered homework assistance and support for our students. Let’s hope for a less eventful February in terms of weather and make it a great week!
Sincerely,
Adrian Hernandez
Principal
North Lake Early College High School
Twitter @AdHernandez2648
Familias de North Lake,
¡Qué semana tan ajetreada hemos tenido en el área metropolitana de Dallas-Fort Worth! Me alegra que nuestras familias estén a salvo tras la tormenta invernal Fern, y que hayamos podido regresar a North Lake, aunque solo haya sido por hoy.
Al finalizar enero, recuerden que las clases universitarias continúan y los estudiantes deben revisar su progreso en Ecampus y asegurarse de estar al día con sus tareas. El semestre de primavera pasa muy rápido y nos acercamos a la temporada de exámenes en marzo y abril. Esos días llegarán antes de que nos demos cuenta, así que debemos mantenernos al día.
Quiero agradecer a nuestro personal que se comunicó con los estudiantes durante la tormenta y les ofreció ayuda con sus tareas y apoyo. ¡Esperemos que febrero sea un mes más tranquilo en cuanto al clima y que tengamos una excelente semana!
Atentamente,
Adrián Hernández
Director
North Lake Early College High School
Twitter @AdHernández2648
Dr. Baker 10th/11th Grade
Dr. Hart 9th/12th Grade
Hello North Lake Families!
I hope everyone had a great three day weekend! Our ASP updates for this week are as follows:
Applications: 98% of our students have applied to multiple four year universities, and at least 57% have been accepted!
FAFSA: 93.5% of our students have completed their FAFSA/TASFA! The remaining students eligible to complete the FAFSA have completed the student portion, and are waiting on their parents to complete the parent section. I sent an email and a letter home last week, and will follow up with families this week to offer support.
Scholarships: While I am still adding up all of the scholarship awards I have received from students, we are at approximately $4,822,696 in scholarships and grants! Many schools have not released financial aid awards yet, so this number should continue to rise as more and more schools release financial aid!
Thank you all for your continued support!
Beginning on the first day of school (August 12, 2025), all students will be expected to adhere to the the North Lake Early College dress code and uniform policy.
Wednesday will be "Uniform Day" On Uniform Wednesdays, students are required to wear their ECHS uniform shirt, black slacks, khaki slacks or a skirt (no shorter than “finger-tip length” with arms in normal position, i.e., arms hanging naturally, as student is standing straight and upright).
Senior Only Uniform of grey slacks or Grey/Blue plaid skirt with the North Lake ECHS uniform shirt or Senior Shirt!
North Lake ECHS Uniform can be purchased at Levine's two locations or via their website https://levinesstores.com/collections/north-lake-early-college-high-school.
Students will be required to follow the North Lake Dress Code on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please see the image below which outlines the do's and don'ts.
All students will be required to have clear or mesh backpacks for the 25/26 school year, small personal non clear bags are allowed. Dallas ISD will provide all students with one free clear back from the school year. I would recommend the mesh bag as they are more durable for the year. If you require a backpack, you can pick up at open house or first day of school
Mesh/Clear Backpack examples - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+backpack&crid=21Z8OKVNB5ZZY&sprefix=Mesh+Bac%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-data-refreshed_1_8
Seniors Only, click on the photo for product info at Levine's
John Johnson - Assistant Principal
Monique Gossett - Campus Coordinator
Kara Hoover - English I Cluster Lead Teacher
Kane Cortez - MAPS and Algebra I
Ana Martinez - Biology and AP Environmental Science
Hector Osegueda - AP Human Geography and AP African American Studies
Aaronia Ferguson - English II, Senior Sponsor and Cluster Lead Teacher
Bethany Crawford - Dual Credit German
Jeff Heiple - Geometry and Cluster Lead Teacher
Samah Al-Hamadi - Dual Credit Biology
Alexandra Locker - Algebra II
Swati Chakarvarty - Honors Chemistry
Aubry Born - Dual Credit English
Dr. John Davis II - Special Education
Elida Rueda - Parent Support Specialist
Dr. August Darbonne - Dual Credit US History and Mexican American Studies
Dhara Katbamna - Dual Credit Math and AP AB Calculus
Kelly Green - Dual Credit Government and AP Economics
Steven Nguyen - Dual Credit Health/PE and Cluster Lead Teacher
Michelle Smith - Dual Credit English
Danny Whitsell - Business and Financial Literacy
Nurse Archie - School Nurse
Natasha Sublet - Office Manager
Sandra Fisher - Financial Clerk and Parent Liaison
Cledy Olivares - Campus Safety Monitor
Tierra King - Teacher's Assistant and TSIA2 Math Tutor
Tonya Caston - Data Clerk/Registrar
