HHS Hawk Community Newsletter

March 2024

Hawk Community,

What an eventful spring semester it has been so far! We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and staff over the last few months. In this newsletter you'll find stories about the magic happening both in our classrooms and around the Hebron community. This time of year is full of festivities, celebrations and events, so be sure to check your child's campus calendar as well as the Hebron High School calendar for things happening in your area. Thank you for reading!

On May 4, registered voters residing within Lewisville ISD boundaries will be asked to consider a total of three propositions that would generate funding to conduct maintenance, repair and renovation needs at various athletics and recreation facilities across the district, as well as all five existing high school stadiums and the district’s two existing Aquatic Centers. Keep reading to view the Hebron feeder pattern proposed projects:

Even if voters approve all three bond propositions (totaling $101.8M), the LISD tax rate will not change. Early Voting will run from April 22 to April 30. The deadline to register to vote is Thursday, April 4. Visit LISD.net/Vote for voter registration information, polling locations and more.

​​​​​​​Curious about how bonds work? Watch the latest edition of UnRapped to learn more about why school districts hold bond elections, how this funding is used and more. Visit LISD.net/UnRapped for more informational videos like this one, designed to keep LISD stakeholders informed about issues affecting the communities we serve.

We are so proud to announce our 10 finalists for LISD's 2023-24 Teacher of the Year! Special congratulations to our Hebron feeder pattern finalists; Jasmine Richard (Memorial) and Donna Friend (Hebron). To watch Dr. Rapp surprise the finalists in their very own classrooms, watch the video above. For the full list of finalists, click HERE.

Education reporter Wayne Carter visited Hebron to highlight recent athletic and academic achievements. WATCH VIDEO

Hebron recently hosted the 6th annual LISD HBCU College Fair, welcoming hundreds of high school students from across the district to connect with HBCUs & explore resources are available through campus & community partners! READ MORE

Earlier this school year Polser was internationally recognized as a Model PLC (Professional Learning Communities) Campus by Solution Tree. We are so grateful for our staff, and for their focus on bettering our students!

Meteorologist Jeff Ray from CBS News visited our Mavericks! Students learned about meteorology, and were even featured in a segment on the news! SEE PHOTOS

Each year, Coach Truckenmiller’s Principles of Human Service Food participates in a Food Truck Face Off. The event challenges student groups to create food items to then market and sell to staff. SEE PHOTOS

Mrs. Kilpatrick's 2nd graders had an extra fun day in guided reading searching for text evidence in their non-fiction book about lizards! They then compared the evidence to their REAL leopard gecko! SEE PHOTOS

Independence Elementary 5th graders traveled to Waco for a recent field trip! The students visited Cameron Park Zoo to see different species of animals. SEE PHOTOS

We were so proud to celebrate Homestead librarian Mrs. Craig receiving her Common Sense certification earlier this school year! This recognition shows Homestead's dedication to creating a positive culture of digital learning.

Thanks to our parent volunteers, Hicks students got to learn more about Lunar New Year and celebrate with their peers. SEE PHOTOS

5th graders put on a Black History Month presentation for parents and other students in the audience. Thank you to the students and staff for their hard work to product this thoughtful performance! SEE PHOTOS

We are grateful for LISD's nutrition team for visiting with our Student Leadership Advisory Board today. Students were able to give feedback and make suggestions on behalf of their peers. We are so proud of these leaders!

The staff was victorious against Creek Valley 8th graders in the Student v. Staff Basketball match! Thanks to everyone that participated!

Earlier this year, the Frisco RoughRiders minor league baseball team visited 4th and 5th graders at Coyote Ridge. They talked about living healthy lifestyles, lead students through warm ups, and ran some fun relay races!

Science Night at Castle Hills was a success! Thank you to the PTA for organizing the event, and to our staff for planning fun activities for students. SEE PHOTOS

The Arbor Creek Band was recognized at the January LISD Board Meeting for their nationally-recognized performance at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. They make us so proud! READ THE MEETING RECAP

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

• Rachel Buckley, Hebron HS | "Thank you Coach Buckley for being there for my daughter when she needed a voice of reason. I am so thankful that she has your guidance and support. Thank you for being part of her village."

• Kaylee Vernor, Creek Valley MS | "Mrs. Vernor goes above and beyond to help her students achieve their goals. She is ESL teacher but recently helped my child with math she was struggling with, and my daughter was so much more confident in the skill she learned from Mrs. Vernor. My daughter loves ESL and is always praising Mrs. Vernor as the best teacher. I am truly grateful for teachers like her. Teachers who are patient, show kindness, and who are attentive. Thank you, Mrs. Vernor, for being awesome!"
• Michelle Whitlock, Homestead ES | "Our daughter had a few rough days going to school when her big sister was sick at home, and Mrs. Whitlock helped her through it. To make a long story short, Mrs. Whitlock went above and beyond to see to it that our daughter made it to class safely while supporting and nurturing her tears and anxieties. The follow up phone call was reassuring to my heart and I could not be more grateful. Thank you Mrs. Whitlock for going out of your way to help my student feel happy!"

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