LHS Farmer Community Newsletter

Farmer Community,

We hope you've enjoyed the first few days of summer. In this newsletter you'll find stories highlighting the exceptional work that happened in our classrooms this year, some fun facts about the Class of 2023, pictures from last weekend's graduations and summer resources for families.

Enjoy the remainder of your summer, and we'll see you again in August!

On Sunday, May 28 we celebrated the graduation for the LHS Class of 2023. Click HERE to watch the recording, and visit the LHS Facebook Page for more photos of the ceremony. Congratulations, graduates!

Our 2023 LHS Senior Spotlight is here! Learn more about our talented graduates, including:

Click HERE for a full list of LISD and non-LISD sponsored summer camp opportunities in Lewisville. The list includes camps for athletics, fine arts, academic enrichment and more.

LISD is committed to providing support for our students, even when schools are out on break. Visit LISD.net/BreakResources for resources (like food, medical, mental health, etc.) through our community partners.

Lewisville ISD’s Back-to-School Fair is an annual event that provides more than 6,000 students in need with free backpacks, supplies and resources to start the school year. This year, the fair is set for Saturday, Aug. 5 at Lewisville High School (1098 W. Main Street, Lewisville). For every $25 raised, a student in need will get a backpack filled with supplies to start the new school year.

Learn more at LISD.net/btsf or donate online HERE today.

This spring, Lewisville ISD sought individuals interested in participating in the One Vision Task Force, a group of stakeholders who represent a diverse group of LISD constituents charged with developing a plan and potential bond package that can be recommended to the LISD Board of Trustees for consideration.

In the first three meetings, the One Vision Task Force has learned about school finance, technology usage, construction costs, safety and security measures and more. Visit LISD.net/OneVision to hear from the task force members, read meeting recaps and more.

Last month, LaShundra Wilson was named principal of Degan Elementary School. Click HERE to learn more about Degan's new principal. Congratulations, Ms. Wilson!

For years, Lewisville High School’s Harmon campus has celebrated the many Hispanic and Latino cultures that are represented by the school’s students and staff. This year the event, “Mis Raíces: A Celebration of Who We Are & Where We Come From,” served not only as a celebration of heritage, but as a loving memorial to its creator José Dominguez. READ MORE

Amiya Hall was recently named the Student of the Year by Communities in School. Congratulations, Amiya! SEE MORE

Restoring an old tradition, DeLay Middle School recently held its relaunched 5k Fun Run & Walk and School Carnival to raise funds for the Harvester PTA. Over 200 participants from the DeLay and LISD communities came together to raise over $2,000 to go towards campus initiatives and projects. Watch the video below to see more!

"I don’t really like realism, I usually like to do things that are more cartoony," she said of her work. "But I’ve learned to take some of what we’ve learned about realism and use it to make art that’s more cartoony, more like anime.” Her art teacher, Rebecca Winters, praised her work and the art show. “It’s really important for students to get their work out there. They get to see the community appreciate their work and [the students] actually appreciate more when they see it up on display." READ MORE

Students at Hedrick MS had some fun on their run. Food and sno-cone trucks showed up on campus for the Fun Run. SEE MORE

LHS graduates visited their former elementary and middle schools to thank their past teachers and meet the future generations of Farmers. Click HERE to see pictures of the Graduation Walk at Huffines MS. Congratulations, Class of 2023!

Students at Central Elementary had a great time watching and meeting the cast from Madagascar- A Musical Adventure Jr. performed by The Actors Conservatory Theatre. SEE MORE

Creekside was among several LISD schools who received a Common Sense Recognition in 2023. This signifies their commitment to providing safe and innovative spaces for students to thrive as they harness the potential of technology. READ MORE

Lakeland Kindergarten students got a special surprise earlier this month, in the form of some four-legged animals! The Creature Keeper visited Lakeland and allowed students to pet several different species of animals. SEE PICTURES

The April Reward Party at Lewisville ES was hosted by the LHS Farmerettes. They taught our ponies and future Farmers a dance routine, played pom pom games and brought the fun! SEE MORE

The Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF) presented four LISD educators with the 2023 Cain Sczepanski Award of Excellence. The award is given to nominated special education educators who demonstrate classroom excellence. SEE MORE

LHS graduates visited their former elementary and middle schools to thank their past teachers and meet the future generations of Farmers. Click HERE to see pictures of the Graduation Walk at Parkway ES. Congratulations, Class of 2023!

12 students at Rockbrook ES was recognized by Dr. Guy as part of the Positive Punch Card program. Many students throughout the school year had their names drawn and were able to celebrate the rewards of making good choices. We are so proud of our Bears!

The LEF Grant donated by Point Bank went towards spanish graphic novels and chapter books in the library. Students enjoyed the new books! SEE MORE

Valley Ridge ES participated in the inaugural LISD Elementary STEM Academy Robotics Competition at Marcus High School’s Roboplex. Students built and coded the robots themselves for the competition. READ MORE

Ms. Koenig’s 4th graders built their very own games from scratch. Inspired by the true story “Caine’s Arcade,” students built arcade games out of classroom materials. SEE PHOTOS