Panther Nation Newsletter

Tuesday, September 30

• Volleyball vs. Lockhart HS @ 6:30pm - Away

Wednesday, October 1

• Boy's Golf vs. Leander HS @ Crystal Falls Golf Course

Thursday, October 2

• Senior Sunrise @ 7:00am - The Practice Field

Friday, October 3

• Student Holiday & Staff Development Day
• Tennis vs. China Springs HS @ 4:30pm - Away
• Volleyball vs. Rouse HS @ 6:30pm - Home

Saturday, October 4

• Band - Vista Ridge Marching Festival @ 3:30pm - Gupton Stadium (Finals Performance time TBD)

Monday, October 6

• Tennis Bi-District Tournament

Tuesday, October 7

• Girl's Golf vs. Burnet HS @ 9:00am - Deleware Springs Golf Course
• Tennis Bi-District Tournament
• Volleyball vs. Glenn HS @ 6:30pm - Home

Thursday, October 9

• Cross Country District Meet - Old Settles Park

Friday, October 10

• Student Holiday & Staff Development Day
• Volleyball vs. Leander HS @ 6:30pm - Away
• Football vs. Elgin HS @ 7:30pm - Away

Sunday, October 12

• Youth Cheer Clinic @ 1:00pm - LHHS Gym

The innovative calendar continues this Friday in Liberty Hill ISD. Make sure you have these dates marked in your calendar.

To get a copy of the innovative calendar, click here: https://www.libertyhill.txed.net/134024_2

Proposition A would provide $10.9M of additional funding in perpetuity for the district's Maintenance & Operations budget to fund:

• Student Programs
• Teacher and Staff Retention
• Safety and Security

Learn more at our Proposition A webpage at https://LHVotes.com.

Election season is approaching, and it is important to be prepared. Make sure your voter registration is up to date so there are no surprises when it is time to cast your ballot.

Check your status today at https://VoteTexas.gov.

Want to know more about school finance? Confused about bond dollars and teacher shortage? Don't know much about M&O or I&S? Wondering how your home is taxed? Seeing talk of a VATRE on Facebook and not sure what it means for your household budget?

Join us for a Taxpayer Tuesday session with Liberty Hill ISD Chief Financial Officer Rosanna Guerrero. These sessions are for you, the taxpayers, to understand school finance and ask the questions you have!

Sessions are being offered in the mornings, over the lunch hour and in the evenings every Tuesday, September 9 - October 28.

See dates, locations and reserve your seat here: https://www.lhvotes.com/taxpayer-tuesdays

Thank you to the many professionals in Liberty Hill ISD who support our classroom teachers. Your work is important in helping us build champions in academics, character and community.

Happy Education Technology Day!

From iPads to Chromebooks to laptops, today we recognize the many tools helping Liberty Hill ISD kids be ready for college and the work force. We are grateful for our teachers who work to make learning technology fun and educational in our classrooms today and each day.

We are also so grateful for Mr.Holland, always helping everyone at LHHS with all their technology. Our campus is so lucky to have him everyday!

Fall 2025 Liberty Hill Academy course registration is OPEN!

Registration for Session 1 opens TODAY, and closes Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 11:59 p.m. View the full course schedule and register here: https://bit.ly/LHISDAcademy.

Liberty Hill Academy, part of LHISD’s after-school care program, gives students the chance to explore new interests and build skills through courses taught by LHISD staff. From arts and athletics to STEM and public speaking, each campus offers a variety of engaging options—and new courses are added every semester.

Most courses meet once a week for one hour. Transportation is not provided. Scholarships are available by contacting LHISD Care at 512-260-5582 or by emailing them at pantherextendedcare@libertyhill.txed.net.

Don’t miss this opportunity—secure your student’s spot today!

Only two weeks remain until the voter registration deadline on October 6.

Eligible Texans who wish to participate in the upcoming election must submit or update their registration by that date. Registration can be used to update an address, confirm information on file, or complete a first-time application.

Visit https://VoteTexas.gov for access to official resources and instructions.

Registration for the 2nd Annual Jingle Bell 5K & 1K Fun Run is now open! Join your community on December 13th running through the Santa Rita Ranch neighborhood that morning and then enjoy the Christmas Festival that evening. Proceeds from this event benefit not only the Liberty Hill ISD Education Foundation, but also the PE department or activity fund of LHISD schools.

Learn more and register your family here:

https://www.lhisdeducationfoundation.org/jingle-bell-5k

Liberty Hill ISD is proud of our award-winning finance team and their continued commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility.

The 2025 Efficiency Audit Report, conducted by independent firm MoakCasey, is now available. Along with the full report, you can also watch a video presentation by MoakCasey at the link below.

View the report and presentation here https://www.lhvotes.com/efficiency-audit.

Students will enjoy lunch based on the location of their 3rd and 7th period classes. All lunches are located in the cafeteria. Students are permitted to sit in the cafeteria tables, or in the library. Students are NOT permitted to leave campus during lunch.

• A Lunch: 11:10am - 11:40am
• B Lunch: 12:05pm - 12:35pm
• C Lunch: 12:55pm - 1:25pm

Meals and a la carte items are available for purchase in the cafeteria. If you would like to add money to your student’s account please visit the Skyward Parent Portal.

Here are some important things for students to know about using the bathroom at Liberty Hill High School:

• There are 6 Different Student Bathrooms at Liberty Hill High School: Downstairs Purple, Upstairs Purple, Downstairs Gold, Upstairs Gold, Fine Arts (Green), and Cafeteria (Red)
• When students use the restroom during class, they will receive a pass that matches the color and floor of the bathroom closest to their class. Students should not walk to another restroom.
• Students cannot use the bathroom during the first 10 minutes or last 10 minutes of class.
• Students cannot bring their backpack or phone to the bathroom during class. If there is a medical need students can discuss these exceptions with their teachers.
• Students are encouraged to use the bathroom during passing period in order to maximize the time spent in class.

All students need to log into the Flex Securly system, This is where you will sign up for any Activity that you will need to access. You must select your Activity of choice by 11am. Remember you must use your school device, and not a phone.

When you log into the Securly system, you should see all the options to choose from. If you sign up in that Activity, your attendance will be recorded by the host of that Activity. You will be counted absent if you do not report to that Activity.

If you have any further questions for how to operate the Securly system, you can find the tutorials below.

Here are some videos for students to train on Flex Time:

• Overview of Flex (for Students)

• How to Register for an Activity

• Activity Directory for Students

• Cutoff Time & Activity Registrations

• Student Profile & Notifications

Parents and guardians of secondary students (6-12th grade) should have received an email from “NoReply@libertyhill.txed.net” with instructions on how to submit the technology fee. The fee is paid per student, so you will need to fill it out based on the number of students you have attending secondary grade levels.

If you choose not to participate in the technology fee program, you will assume full responsibility for any accidental damage costs, which can be up to $425 per incident.

For more information regarding device fees, please see 2025-26 LHISD Technology . If you have additional questions, please reach out to technology_fees@libertyhill.txed.net.

The most recent proposed book purchases for elementary and secondary are posted on our Library Services Website.

In accordance with Senate Bill 13 and Board Policy EF(B), proposed library books are posted for 30 days prior to Board approval. If you would like to provide feedback or input on any of the books listed, we invite you to complete the Feedback Form that can be found on the website.

At the conclusion of the 30 day posting period, a committee, including campus and district staff, will review the comments submitted to determine which books will be presented to the LHISD School Board for approval at the October 20th Board Meeting.

Starting Sept. 1, 2025, reduced-price meals in Texas public schools will now be free under new state legislation.

Families who qualify through the 2025–26 Benefits Application will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.

From Aug. 12–31, reduced-price meals were still charged at $0.40; any balance from that time remains the family’s responsibility.

Each student receives one free entrée per meal, plus unlimited fruits and veggies.

REMINDER FOR CURRENT BENEFICIARIES: The 30-day rollover for expiring benefits ends Sept. 16. Even if your child qualified last year, you must reapply this year to continue receiving benefits. Beginning Sept. 18, meal charges will apply if a new application has not been approved.

Learn More and Apply today: https://www.libertyhill.txed.net/cns

LHISD values our partnership with parents when it comes to educating students. In order to strengthen this partnership, we have added some features to our library management system, Follett Destiny, that will allow parents to view and set boundaries on the subjects and titles of books they would like their children to be able to check out through the library. Parents now have access to Destiny Parent Controls–enabling them to access their child’s library information (checkouts, overdue materials, etc.) as well as navigate the features detailed here. If you need help with access or how it works, please contact your campus librarian. You can find more information on our District Library Services website about all of the work our librarians do and how we partner with parents and the community. Thank you.

We have an amazing year ahead of us at Liberty Hill High School, and our yearbook will capture all the big events of the school year. Order now before the price goes up. Order today and save! You can place your order HERE! Thanks for being a part of our yearbook tradition!

HB1481: Student Device Use Restricted

Beginning this school year, Texas House Bill 1481 requires all public school districts to restrict student use of personal communication devices — such as phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and tablets — during the school day.

Liberty Hill ISD is following this state-mandated law by asking students to keep devices powered off and put away during instructional time, hallway transitions, and lunch periods.

This change supports a more focused learning environment, reduces distractions, and encourages face-to-face engagement between students and staff.

Learn more and view our policy & FAQs: https://www.libertyhill.txed.net/HB1481

Dress Code & Student Code of Conduct

Every student is expected to follow the LHISD Dress Code & Student Code of Conduct everyday.

2025 - 2026 Student Code of Conduct

2025 - 2026 Dress Code

TEA: Overview of Student Discipline in Texas

Here are some highlights of the dress code:

#5 -Students’ faces must not have any facial hair.

#6 - Piercings are allowed in the ears, but gauges are prohibited. A small nostril stud piercing is allowed but bridge and septum piercings are prohibited. All other facial piercings are prohibited.

This means that hoop nose rings are prohibited

#8 - Tops must meet the beltline and should not expose the midriff at any time.

If students are out of dress code, Administration will ask the student to change. Change of clothes will be available in the front office. If dress code violations persists, students will be assigned additional consequences.

Here are some Important reminders about student pick up and food delivery services. Please note that a change in the Parent / Student Handbook requries parents to submit a note to the school before an 18 year old student can sign themselves out.

In accordance with the *new* Texas Senate Bill 12, Liberty Hill ISD is providing this notice to inform you of the health-related services available to students during the upcoming school year. SB 12 specifically states that parents must now provide consent for their child to receive any nursing or medical services at school. This includes routine care such as temperature checks, administering over-the-counter medication, or basic first aid. As part of this new mandate, parents have the opportunity to opt in or opt out of campus-based health-related services for their child.

To comply with legislative requirements, we ask that you acknowledge receipt of this notice by completing the form at the following link: 2025-2026 Health Services Annual Parent/Guardian Consent

If you choose to opt out of these services, and your child becomes ill or sustains an injury during the school day, the campus nurse will not be permitted to assess or provide care.

Emergency Situations: In the event of an emergency or if someone requires life-saving measures, staff are authorized to provide assistance to the student.

Services that campuses may include (but are not limited to):

• Acute Care: Providing immediate care for illnesses and non- life threatening injuries. (i.e, taking temperature, cleansing a scrape & applying a bandaid, assessing stomach ache, headaches)

• Chronic Disease Management: Assisting students with chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes in managing their health, administering medications, and developing individualized healthcare plans (IHPs).

• Medication Administration: Administering both prescribed and over-the-counter medications as per the physician's orders and with parental consent.

• Preventive Care: Providing or coordinating preventive care, like state-required immunization reminders and resources.

• Promote health education on topics like nutrition and hygiene.

• Care Coordination: Collaborating with physicians, families, and school staff to ensure comprehensive care, advocacy, and communicating health information effectively. (i.e., ensuring all staff are aware of the child's medical needs and the support needed throughout the school day).

• Health Education: Educating students and parents on various health topics, including disease prevention, healthy lifestyles, and managing chronic conditions.

• Mental Health Support: Provide first-aid care and crisis intervention, then partner with and transfer care to the campus counseling department for further support if warranted.

• Identifying and Addressing Health Barriers to Learning: Recognizing health problems that may be impeding a student's educational progress and partnering with education staff in developing plans to address them. (i.e, participating, advocating in IEP/504 meetings)

• Referrals to Community Resources: Connecting students and families with community healthcare providers and social services.

If you have questions about the health‑related services available at your child’s campus or wish to request additional information, please contact us at healthservices@libertyhill.txed.net

We remain committed to supporting your child’s health, safety, and well-being in partnership with you.

In accordance with newly passed legislation (SB12), the District must notify parents of school counseling services and give parents the opportunity to opt out before those services are provided to their child. Consent and opt-out selection given through this form is effective during the current school year unless rescinded earlier.

School counseling services are more fully explained in board policy FFEA, and student mental health is covered in board policy FFEB. Information about threat assessments can be found in board policy FFB.

All District employees:

• Shall report alleged abuse or neglect of a student as required by law; and

• May verbally inquire about a student’s daily well-being without parental consent.

District employees and contractors will not provide assistance with social transitioning.

Under state law, a child may consent to counseling for themselves as it relates to suicide prevention; chemical addiction or dependency; or sexual, physical or emotional abuse.

A parent may not opt-out of the following:

1. School district emergency responses;

2. Law enforcement or Department of Family and Protective Services activities;

3. Behavioral threat assessment required by law; or

4. Other rights or duties required by law, including the Texas Family Code.

ROUTINE COUNSELING SERVICES
State law requires school counselors to provide the following services as part of a Comprehensive School Counseling Program:

• A guidance curriculum to help students develop their full educational potential, including the student's interests and career objectives. Guidance lessons can be found on each campus website under the tab Parent and Students then Counseling Services

• A responsive services component to intervene on behalf of any student whose immediate personal concerns or problems put the student's continued educational, career, personal, or social development at risk.

• An individual planning system to guide a student as the student plans, monitors, and manages the student's own educational, career, personal, and social development.

• System support to support the efforts of teachers, staff, parents, and other members of the community in promoting the educational, career, personal, and social development of students.

The following services are routinely provided by either school counselors, school counselor interns, or licensed school mental health counselors:

• Advise students and their parents regarding the importance of postsecondary education, coursework designed to prepare students for postsecondary education, and financial aid availability and requirements;

• Early mental health prevention and intervention;

• Building skills related to managing emotions, establishing and maintaining positive relationships, and responsible decision-making;

• Substance abuse prevention and intervention;

• Suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention;

• Grief-informed and trauma-informed practices;

• Positive school climates, meaning the quality and character of school life, including interpersonal relationships, teaching and learning practices, and organizational structures, as experienced by students enrolled in the District, parents of those students, and personnel employed by the District;

• Positive behavior interventions and supports;

• Positive youth development; and

• Safe, supportive, and positive school climate.

PARENTAL CONSENT
Under state law, an employee or contractor of the District must obtain the written consent of a child’s parent before the employee or contractor may conduct a psychological or psychiatric examination or test, or psychological or psychiatric treatment (“mental health-related services”), unless the examination, test, or treatment is required under law. These terms are defined by law:

• “Psychological or psychiatric examination or test” as a method designed to elicit information regarding an attitude, habit, trait, opinion, belief, feeling, or mental disorder or a condition thought to lead to a mental disorder, regardless of the manner in which the method is presented or characterized, including a method that is presented or characterized as a survey, check-in, or screening or is embedded in an academic lesson.

• “Psychological or psychiatric treatment” means the planned, systematic use of a method or technique that is designed to affect behavioral, emotional, or attitudinal characteristics of an individual or group.

Under state law, before administering a student well-being questionnaire or health screening form to a student, the District will provide a copy of the questionnaire or form to the student’s parent and obtain the parent’s consent to administer the questionnaire or the form. Below are forms routinely used by school counselors, school mental health counselors, school counselor interns or school psychologists.

• The Columbia Suicide Severity Risk Screener is only used with individual students who are referred for possibly expressing suicidal thoughts or self-harm behaviors. Parents will also be contacted after the screening is complete and given a copy of any screener completed

• Should the District recommend additional mental health care or the completion of a form or questionnaire not attached, the form will be provided to the parent and consent obtained before the form or services are provided to the student.

• It is standard practice for campus counselors to seek a separate consent for participation in small groups or for regular time-limited and goal-directed individual counseling.

LHISD kindly ask for the notification form below to be reviewed and completed as soon as possible

LHHS -Parent Notification and Consent Form

(Please complete a form for each child who attends this school)

The State of Texas now requires parental/guardian consent before a student may participate in any school club. At LHHS, we offer many different clubs, and we understand that completing a separate consent form for each one could be overwhelming.

To make the process easier, we will be using THIS FORM to collect parental consent for your child to participate in any club. Simply check the boxes for the clubs you approve for your child. You may edit your response at any time. You can also choose to check the box giving consent for your child to participate in all LHHS clubs. It is important that a parent/guardian fills this form out and not a student.

Whenever a new club is added, the form will be updated accordingly. This link will also be included in the weekly Parent Newsletter, and you may receive it directly from club sponsors as well.

Thank you for your support in helping our students get involved in campus activities.

Attached you will find an informational graphic with links to the 2025-2026 Parking Pass Application.

Please make sure you read over the information carefully and have submitted all the necessary materials before submitting your parking pass application.

You can pick up your parking pass in the front office.

Here are some friendly reminders about student drop-off and pick-up that will relieve traffic in the morning and afternoon:

1) Please pull up all the way before having your student enter or exit your vehicle. Refrain from letting them out early.

2) Please encourage students to cross roads at stop signs and cross walks.

3) Only drop students off at the designated locations. Please do not drop students off behind the school or in the staff parking area.

4) After picking up or dropping off a student please pull out of line and use the left lane to leave the parking lot.

5) If you are picking up a student after school you must use the car rider line. The staff and student parking lots are not authorized pick up areas

CLICK HERE to see the map for morning student drop-off

CLICK HERE to see the map for afternoon student pick-up

Please note: The campus doors open at 7:30am and close at 3:50 pm Monday through Friday.

Student check out during the school day from the front office ends at 3:30pm

If your child will be riding a bus to and from school please make sure you sign up for a bus on the Transportation Website.

Here is an FAQ with all your answers to Transportation Questions.

Samantha Fraunhoffer - Samantha comes to class with the right attitude: learning = success! She is developing friendships and learning a lot about starting a business from scratch during each class while taking each step towards the end goal - Entrepreneur Showcase. Great start Samantha!

Jensen Vessels - Jensen has such a great attitude! He is always willing to try new things and put in the hard work. His positive energy makes our class a happier place to be, and we are so glad he’s here. Keep up the great work, Jensen!

Sierra Shaw - Sierra is a great help in the classroom, straightening chairs and desks as she leaves, making sure it is tidy at the end of the day. Thank you for being so thoughtful Sierra!

This week, the Instructional Highlight of the Week is Michaela de la Houssaye for student collaboration.

Ms. de la Houssaye has worked hard to build strong relationships with her students. During class it is evident that she has created individualized instruction to meet each student’s needs while fostering meaningful student collaboration.

Thank you to Abigail Jenkins for taking such incredible pictures of our 2025 homecoming court!

Freshman Prince & Princess:

Max Lain

Elin Harrington

Sophomore Prince and Princess:

Parker Benefield

Rylan Mott

Junior Prince and Princess:

Tristan Ealy

Jacqueline Gagne

Nominees for Homecoming King:

Kaden Cockburn

Camden Coggins

Gavin Meuse

Carson Sharp

Nominees for Homecoming Queen:

Abi Himmer

DeAnna Jorde

Kenzie Olson

Madison Stewart

Homecoming King and Queen:

Mason Brecht

Madi Farr

With our homecoming dance coming to an end, that’s a wrap Homecoming 2025!

Congratulations to our court, teachers, coaches, students, parents, and Liberty Hill Community!

Until next year, Go Panthers!

We loved seeing the Panther Spirit and Pride all week during homecoming!

The homecoming pep rally was a ton of fun on Thursday

Congratulations to the freshman for winning the spirit stick!

What a night in Liberty Hill! The Liberty Hill High School Homecoming Parade shined with incredible floats, school spirit, and a sea of smiling faces.

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, cheer, and make this tradition so special. From student performers to community groups, tonight’s parade was a showcase of the pride and spirit that makes Liberty Hill ISD shine.

Most Spiritied Float - Boy's Soccer

Most Original Float - Girl's Soccer

Best Overall Float - FFA

Congratulations to our Model UN team for their success at the first conference of the year.

Danielle Koop won an award for her write up in the Knights of the Round Table as “The Black Knight.”

All our other students did well bringing arguing for their represented country or person. They all were involved in their committees and had great input to contribute.

Some of our culinary students competed at the Gumbo Cook-off this weekend! They took 2nd place

Some of our Ready, Set, Teach student “teachers” have been working with students at Liberty Hill Middle School. Growing future educators warms our hearts.

Mrs Brown and Mrs Levee’s AP environmental science classes built mini watersheds as they demonstrate their knowledge & understanding of hydrological cycles and the human impact on the cycle.

This week we wrapped up two great weeks of class presentations with our 9th–11th graders!

If you missed our Virtual Parent Night, you can still catch up:

Watch the recording here: https://drive.google.com/.../1eAMceWqhmLOHXjdEF5ThN8.../view

View the slideshow presentation here: https://docs.google.com/.../1CObY.../present...

This month, we invite you to Be A Light on our campus.

Stop by the Counseling Bulletin Board by the Panther Stairs and grab a sticky note with an encouraging message. You can:

Take what you need – a reminder to carry with you on the hard days.

Give what you can – share a note to brighten a classmate’s day and remind them they are important, valued, and seen.

Together, let’s create a campus where everyone knows they matter.

Click Here to visit our Virtual Calming Room for any studnet, parent or member of the community!

An admissions representative from Texas A&M University will be on campus Monday, September 29th during Flex to meet with students interested in becoming an Aggie! Don’t miss this chance to learn more about life at TAMU.

A representative from Texas Tech University will be on campus Wednesday, October 8th during FLEX to share about admissions, campus life, and what it means to be a Red Raider!

Sign up in the Securly app to secure your spot!

Seniors, if you are planning to attend any post-secondary education (2-year college, 4-year college, trade school), the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens this Wednesday, October 1.

You can start with getting your FSA ID here and then complete the FAFSA here. Once you submit it, you will receive an email congratulating you for completing or submitting the FAFSA. Once you get that, forward the email to your counselor so we can mark your graduation requirement met.

If you are going to the military or an apprenticeship and do not need money for college, you can submit a FAFSA Opt Out form which we have in the Counseling Office.

Seniors – Register to Vote!

Are you 18, or will you be 18 by Election Day (November 4, 2025)? If so, you are eligible to register to vote!

• Registration deadline: October 6, 2025

• Who can register: U.S. citizens, at least 17 years 10 months old (and 18 by Election Day), not serving a felony sentence, and not declared mentally incapacitated without voting rights.

• Where to get a form: Voter registration applications are available in the front office and from designated staff. Completed forms can be returned to the office or mailed directly to your county voter registrar.

Early Voting runs October 20–31, 2025. Make sure your voice is heard!

Learn more at www.votetexas.gov.

Hello Class of 2026,

We wanted to share with you important information regarding Senior Pictures.

Senior Photos will be taken from 8am - 4pm in the PAC Foyer on 9/22/25, 9/23/25, and 11/13/25

Please click this link to sign up for a time to take your senior photos:

September: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054FADA728A7FA7-57982738-liberty

November: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508054FADA728A7FA7-57985404-liberty

SENIOR PORTRAIT FAQS

If you don't take your senior portrait by Dec. 1, 2025 with 1st Photo, you won't be included in the yearbook. We want to make sure that doesn't happen!

How do I get my portrait taken?

OPTION 1: Take your portrait at Liberty Hill High School You must sign up for an on-campus portrait

OPTION 2: Go to Photo Texas Photography. Take your picture by Dec. 1 at the studio. There’s a sitting fee for the studio.

Do I have to be in dress code?

Yes. If you are not in dress code in your senior portrait, it will not be included in the portrait section of the yearbook. It will be your responsibility to retake another senior portrait by the Dec. 1 deadline. The full dress code can be found on the LHISD website.

1. Students who are absent from class for more than 10% class period-15 minutes or more-will be counted absent for that class period, regardless of when the time is missed. To have the absence considered excused, an attendance note must be submitted to the campus within 2 school days of the absence. (see Excused vs. Unexcused)

2. All students who arrive late or leave early must be signed in/out at the front office. If the school bus is tardy, the student will not be penalized.

3. Leaving Early: Parents cannot check out their child the last 15 minutes of the day. Leaving School early can be as detrimental to a child’s education as being tardy.

4. If you notice an absence is incorrect and the student was IN CLASS, the student should email your teacher to update your attendance.

5. Students who have 10 or more parent notes in a semester are considered Excessively Excused and parent notes will no longer be accepted.

6. If You have 10 or more full/part days of UNEXCUSED absences,you are. considered TRUANT. Making up time does NOT eliminate truancy.

7. A Student who is absent for more than 3 consecutive days because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the absence. Otherwise , the absence may be considered unexcused and in violation of compulsory attendance law.

8. ALL absences require a note within 2 school days of returning to school. If no documentation is provided, the absence will be unexcused.

9. A student absent because of a serious or life-threatening illness that makes school attendance not possible, must provide a certification from a physician specifying the illness and the anticipated start and end date that the student will be absent due to the illness.

10. Students who are 18 years old may check themselves out of school; however, a parent or guardian must still notify the school in advance in order to avoid a disciplinary consequence.

In Section 25.092 of the Education code it states that a student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90% of the days a class is offered. This part of the law is commonly referred to as the 90% Rule.

Students are in violation of the 90% Rule after missing 5 or more class periods in one or more classes in a Semester. ALL absences, including excused absences not exempted by the law count toward the 90% Rule.

To be awarded credit, your student must make arrangements with their assistant principal to make up time outside of the normal school hours. If the required hours are not made up within the established time, your student will have to repeat the course. Senior students will not participate in the May graduation ceremony if required hours are not made up prior to graduation day.

The Texas Education Code also requires that a student must meet the 90 percent requirement in order to obtain or renew a driver's license. Students must make up the required time and maintain good attendance for a 6 week period following their loss of credit.

Student can restore held credits by:

• Attending Saturday School

• Attending before or after school tutorials

• Up to 50% of make up hours can be done by volunteering at a non profit organization (requires Assistant Principal pre approval)

*Note if a student has 10 or more days or partial days of unexcused absences, the student is considered truant and making up attendance hours does not eliminate the truancy.

If extenuating circumstances exist, and you wish to appeal the decision regarding your make-up hours, please complete the appeal form.

• Saturday School Dates 2025/2026

• LHHS Make-Up Hours Log

• LHHS Attendance Hours Appeal - COMING SOON

• LHHS Hours Submission Form - COMING SOON

This week, our Entrepreneur classes had the incredible opportunity to hear from former 14-year MLB player Matt Kata.

Matt shared stories from his professional baseball career, the lessons learned along the way, and how those experiences shaped his transition into his current role as a commercial lender with a major bank.

One of his most impactful takeaways was his now-famous A.C.E. philosophy — Attitude, Concentration, Effort — a mindset that guided him both on the field and in life, and continues to shape the person he is today.

Huge thanks to Matt for inspiring our students with his journey and reminding us all of the power of A.C.E.!

FFA members volunteered at Open My World Therapeutic Riding Center in Leander! Fences were fixed and stalls were mucked!

Thank you to our Student Advisor, Lizzie Harkins, for planning this months communtiy service activity! Thank you to Therapeutic Riding Center for having us out!

Thank You from Panther Blooms!

We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who purchased a floral subscription — today marks a special milestone as our very first Panther Blooms arrangements were delivered!

Your support helps our Floral Design students grow their skills, creativity, and confidence. It means the world to us, and we hope these blooms brought a burst of beauty and joy to your day!

The Liberty Hill FFA Booster Club is honored to announce that this year’s district show will be the First Annual Jozie Belle Classic!

This event is held in honor of Jozie Belle Wilson, whose passion for animals, agriculture, and wildflowers continues to inspire us all. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor the Wilson family through this special show.

The Classic will be open to Liberty Hill FFA, Liberty Hill 4H, and Legacy Ranch FFA, bringing together our community in celebration of hard work, dedication, and the spirit of showmanship.

Location: Liberty Hill FFA Agriculture Barn (behind Liberty Hill Middle School)

Date: November 8th, 2025

Sponsorship opportunities are available, and we would love your support in making this event a lasting tribute.

https://www.zeffy.com/.../donation-form/jozie-belle-classic

Thank you to everyone who helps us celebrate Jozie’s legacy through this special event.

The Liberty Hill Panther Marching Band will be performing their 2025 Fall Production, "Full Tilt".

You can see the show performed at every football game and at the following performances:

• Vista Ridge Marching Festival - Saturday, October 4 @ 3:30pm - Gupton Stadium
• UIL Region 32 Marching Contest - Wednesday, October 15 @ TBA - Gupton Stadium
• UIL Area H Marching Contest - Saturday, November 1 @ TBA - D.W Rutelege Stadium
• Bands of America San Antonio Contest - Saturday, Number 8 @ TBA - Alamodome

Wednesday, October 8th

4:30 - 8:30 PM

Spirit Night for Liberty Hill Panther Band Boosters

Dine In, Drive Thru, Mention Panther Band to Donate!

Congratulations to our Band for making finals at the US Bands Austin Competition. They placed 10th overall in finals! We will have pictures in next week's newsletter.

All Athletic Schedules for the 2025-2026 School Year can be found HERE

Each week fans can check here for ticket information:

HOME TOWN TICKET INFORMATION

Liberty Hill Defeats Navarro HS 64-0. Football is currently tied for first in the district with a 2-0 record.

This week is a Bye week. Panters are back in action against Elgin on Friday, October 10

Volleyball takes care of business against Lehman HS & Hays HS this week, winning both games in 3 sets. Liberty Hill is tied for second place in the district with a 5-1 record.

Varsity Tennis took home the district championship this week with an undefeated record.

East View / Georgetown Cross Country Meet Results

We had nice weather and many runners PR’d today! The Varsity Girls battled back from a bad start and got 2nd as a team. The boys teams were missing some runners in both divisions. We gained some confidence from this meet and now we are moving forward to prepare for the District Meet.

Varsity Girls - 2nd place team

Top 30

Taylor Jorde - 8th

Faith Romney - 13th

Izzy Carlton- 23rd

Varsity Boys - 15th place team

JV Girls - 5th place team

Top 30

Addison Vardo - 6th

Kelly Guzman - 14th

Jaylee Mease - 28th

JV Boys - 14th place team

Top 30

Vance Stanley- 9th

On October 12th, please join us for an afternoon of fun learning cheers, stunts, and band dances from the current LHHS Cheerleaders!

Attendees will be grouped by age and will have an opportunity to perform the cheers and dances they learn for parents as well as at the HOME VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME on Friday, October 17th.

There will be an open concession for attendees to purchase snacks and drinks. Please send money or snacks & a water bottle. Register online and the attendee will receive a clinic t-shirt that will grant them admission to the football game.

Space is limited. SIGN UP TODAY!

PRE K - 6th GRADE ONLY

TIME: 1:00 - 5:00 PM

As a reminder, at Liberty Hill HS, we play the TEXAS WAY!

Starting this school year, a new Texas law, SB 2929, gives athletic officials the authority to immediately remove spectators from school events without prior warning.

Please make sure to always take pride in our sportsmanship and show every community in Texas how welcoming and kind Liberty Hill can be.

Stadium Guidelines:

-Clear Bag Policy in effect

-Online Ticket Sales Only

-Students in 8th grade or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter the stadium.

-Home and visitor fans are not allowed to exit and re-enter

- Home and visitor fans are not allowed to cross to the other side

-Sportsmanship is to be shown at all times

-Students should remain in the stands with their parents and friends and should not be loitering under the bleachers or blocking walkways or stairwells.

The following items are prohibited:

-footballs or balls of any kind

-cannons, train horns, laser pointers, or confetti

-outside food or drink

-skateboards, bicycles, ATVs, skates, sunflower seeds, and gum

-Animals, unless it is a trained service animal

-Sports Drinks and large spikes on the track

We are making some changes to the seating at Liberty Hill High School football games this season. Please take a look at the updated stadium seating map below so you’ll know exactly where to sit.

The section labeled “HS Students” is reserved exclusively for Liberty Hill High School students. We ask that parents, community members, and younger students help us by sitting in the designated general seating areas so that our high school students can cheer together in their own section.

We appreciate your support as we work to make Friday nights even better for our players, students, and community. Let’s fill the stands and keep the Panther spirit strong!

Below are Parking Maps for Home Football Games

Clear Bag Policy

A clear bag policy will be enforced for ALL Liberty Hill ISD athletic home events. Approved and non-approved types of bags are shown below.

Click here to view the LHISD Clear Bag Policy

‼️ Panther Families, this is a reminder to be cautious of opening links provided by various accounts posing as UIL Streaming affiliates.

Gameday streaming links are provided by our Athletic Booster Clubs. Please follow these pages for legitimate streaming information.

The District is making efforts to ban, block, and remove these comments from our page.

We're all about staying CONNECTED, and we want to make sure you are too! Our district is stepping up its communication game with Parent Square (ONLY) – your one-stop hub for all things school-related!

If you haven't hopped on board yet, now's the perfect time to do it! Just head over to the app store, snag the Parent Square App, and dive right in! Get ready for a whole new level of engagement!

Why do we love Parent Square? Let us count the ways! Choose how you want to stay in the loop: emails, texts, app notifications – you name it! It's all about YOUR preferences. Plus, get this: you can decide whether you're all about that real-time update life or if you prefer a neat and tidy daily digest at 6:00 pm.

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our transportation team and help us better serve families.

- Starting at $22/hour with opportunities for additional pay

- Weekends, evenings, holidays, and summers off

- Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

- Make a direct impact by ensuring student safety

Apply today: bit.ly/LHISDCareers

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