Trail Blazer Bulletin April 13-17

Students must be fully registered by May 22, 2026 to receive their schedule on the first release date. Between April 1 – 7, parents and guardians should have received an email invitation to indicate enrollment intentions for the 2026-2027 school year. More info

Please complete the 2026-20267 returning student registration if your student will stay at Lebanon Trail, transfer to another FISD campus or not return at all next school year.

SENIORS

Seniors will return their Chromebooks in the library on May 14 and May 15. Students must return both the Chromebook and the correct charger. We cannot accept teacher cords or off-brand chargers; it must be a Dell brand 65W charger. Before returning the device, students should remove any personal stickers, but they should not remove FISD barcode labels or numbers. If a senior needs to purchase a replacement charger or if their Chromebook is damaged, they must contact Ms. Serna by May 11 so the fee ($20 for chargers) can be added to their account. Adding the fees and paying takes time, so don't wait!

When returning a Chromebook, students should only hand it directly to a staff member in the library who can issue a digital receipt. For seniors, any fees for missing equipment or damages must be paid by May 15 at 4:00 PM. If equipment is not returned or fees are not paid on time, graduation tickets may be withheld, and diplomas may be held until the account is cleared.

Seniors will also lose access to their FISD account, including HAC, Canvas, the student portal, and H Drive, shortly after graduation, though Google access will remain available until January 2027.

STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-11

Students in grades 9–11 should begin checking their Chromebooks now for issues such as missing keys, cracked screens, sound, camera, trackpad, power button, wireless connection, and charger. Any needed repairs should be reported in Incident IQ, and teachers can help students submit a ticket if needed.

Students who are returning to FISD next year should keep their Chromebook and charger, even if they are transferring to another FISD high school. However, families who are moving out of district must return the Chromebook and charger to the library by May 19, and they should be sure to hand it to a staff member who can issue a receipt. Families who decide to leave FISD over the summer will need to return Chromebooks and chargers to the administration building.

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming! 🍎

Let’s come together to show some BIG love to the incredible teachers and staff at Lebanon Trail High School!

The PTSA is planning a special teacher/staff lunch + gift card treats, and we’d love your help to make it extra meaningful!

✨ Ways to Give:

💳 Donate here: LTHS 2026 Teacher Appreciation Donation

🎁 Drop off gift cards (suggested $5–$20) in the collection box at the front office.

Every little bit adds up to something special—and it’s a simple way to say thank you to the people who pour so much into our students every day.

Let’s shower our teachers with appreciation! 💐

• Excused Absences: Students with an excused absence during a testing window will be permitted to complete a make-up exam the following week.

• Unexcused Absences: Please be aware that students with unexcused absences will not be permitted to make up the exam.

• Academic Impact: Failure to complete an EOY assessment can negatively impact a student’s GPA and may jeopardize their ability to receive full credit for the course.

🔗 Resources for Families

• Specific Assessment Details: For course-specific information, please review the Teacher/Course Q4 Assessment Plan.

• Planning Ahead: You can view the full 2025–2026 Academic Calendar here.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping your student stay focused as we finish the year strong

LTHS will administer the Spring STAAR EOC exams in April. A passing score on all 5 STAAR EOC tests is a graduation requirement in the state of Texas.

The test dates are as follows:

• Tuesday, April 21st (A Day) - Algebra 1

• Wednesday, April 22nd (B Day) - Biology and US History *

(* indicates a late arrival day for all students not testing. Arrival time is 12:10 pm. Late arrival bus transportation will be provided.)

Please do not schedule any appointments on these days so that students are present to test, as needed. Students will not be released from testing rooms before 12:45pm.

Students will need to bring their district-issued Chromebook fully charged on test day.

Students will have until 4:25pm to test, if needed, and will be released at the completion of their exam to follow their class schedule for the day. (Students with CTE classes who have missed the bus by the time they complete the test, will remain in the cafeteria until their next class unless they have their own transportation Or they choose to walk.)

For more information about the STAAR/EOC please go to:

• FISD Testing information

• Cambium's Practice Tests for STAAR & TELPAS click sheet

If you have any questions, please contact the Campus Testing Facilitator, Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org

Wednesday, April 22nd will be late arrival days for students who are NOT taking the following EOC exams:

• Wednesday, April 22nd (B Day) - Biology and US History
  
  

⭐Arrival time is 12:15 pm

⭐Students with 2nd period CTE or Collin Classes will report to the cafeteria (by 12:15pm)

⭐Late arrival bus transportation will be provided

⭐Students will follow a modified bell schedule on these this days

Congratulations to LT Theater for their One Act Play advancing to Regionals. Special Congratulations to the award winners:

Best Tech crew, Best performer: Saanvi B., All Star Technician: Marissa P., All Star Cast: Cady T., Honorable mention: Olivia W.

LT Baseball is surging toward its first playoff appearance since 2023. Following a dominant series sweep of Centennial High School, the Blazers have moved into prime position to clinch a postseason berth. The recent sweep was highlighted by a massive performance from Zack Goldberg, who went 5-for-6 with two doubles, a home run, and 8 RBIs. They close out the regular season against Heritage and Independence over the next two weeks, and could really use our Trail Blazer fans to pack the stands and get loud! We hope to see you there!

We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our LTHS students at the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Conference—marking our school’s first state-level competition appearance since 2023.

Every LTHS competitor earned recognition for excellence in both STAR Events (project-based competitions) and Aptitude Assessments, an incredible accomplishment that reflects their creativity, skill, and dedication.

A special congratulations to Shruthika Omkumar (10th grade), who earned 3rd Place and National Qualifier status in the Sustainability Challenge (Level 2).

In the FCCLA Skill Demonstration & Career Assessments (FCSA), students earned the following honors:

• Gold: Marmika Ghaisas (10th) – Interior Design; Shruthika Omkumar (10th) – Job Interview

• Silver: Ragavi Rajkumar (12th) – Fashion Design

• Bronze: Luciana DeConciliis (12th) – Interior Design

Additional recognition goes to Ragavi Rajkumar, who showcased her original saree design in the Fashion Focus Show, and to Shruthika Omkumar for her contributions to the Conference Press Club/Connections Team.

We are incredibly proud of these students for representing LTHS with excellence and look forward to their continued success!

Congratulations to Varsity Girls Track. The Varsity Track team secured a strong 3rd-place overall finish with 86 points, powered by a dominant showing in the relay events. The quartet of Nya Wimberly, Egypt Brooks, Aleena Sohani, and Amariyah Armstead stole the show, claiming the title of District 11-5A 800m Relay Champions with a 1st-place finish. Their gold medal performance also punched their ticket to the Area Meet.

The 4x100m team (Aleena Sohani, Jade Abreu, Nya Wimberly, Amariyah Armstead) and the 4x400m team (Aleena Sohani, Nya Wimberly, Ariell Daniels, Naila Karim) both secured 3rd-place finishes, ensuring all three relay teams advanced to the Area competition.

Individual Area Qualifiers:

• Amariyah Armstead: 2nd place, 100m Dash

• Naila Karim: 2nd place, 800m Run

• Ariell Daniels: 4th place in both High Jump and 300m Hurdles

• Eittiah Rhodes: 3rd place, Shot Put (also placed 5th in Discus)

• Bianca Knight: 4th place, Shot Put

Egypt Brooks added to the point total with 5th-place finishes in the 100m and 200m dashes, while Aaliyah Wills took 5th in the 400m Dash.

Congratulations to JV Girls Track. The throwing rings were a major source of momentum. Savannah Spillman captured a District title in the Discus (1st place) and added a 3rd-place finish in Shot Put. Gianna Lusby followed closely, taking 2nd in Shot Put and 5th in Discus.

The JV team dominated across the board:

• Sprints: Briella Bickerstaff led the way with a 2nd-place finish in the 200m. Adriana Wallace (3rd) and De'arie Turner (4th) sparked the 100m Dash, while Turner also took 4th in the 200m.

• Jumps: Cora Brady and Juliette Grimes locked down the High Jump with 2nd and 3rd place, respectively. Delaney Williams took 2nd in the Triple Jump, and Zadkiel Zamora placed 4th in the Long Jump.

• Hurdles & Distance: Chloe Rey earned a bronze medal in the 100m Hurdles, and Ariana Contreras contributed with a 6th-place finish in the 800m.

The JV relay teams cemented the team's silver standing, with the 4x100m team taking 2nd and the 4x400m team finishing 3rd.

Congratulations to LT Boys Track for closing out the 11-5A District Championship this past Thursday and Friday with record-breaking performances and incredible grit.

🏆 Team Highlights

• JV Track squad securing a top-two district finish for the fourth consecutive year!

• Varsity Track : Finished 4th overall, the Varsity team made school history by qualifying for 11 different events at the upcoming Area Track Meet—the most in our program's record books.

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Special congratulations to Drew Malan, named the District 11-5A MVP after a stunning triple-gold performance

🟢🟡 VARSITY MEDAL WINNERS & AREA COMPETITORS

• Drew Malan (District 11-5A MVP): 🥇 3200m Run, 🥇 800m Run, 🥇 1600m Run

• Branden Carter: 🥈 Triple Jump, 🥉 Long Jump

• David Timpani: 🥈 Pole Vault

• Roy Sippial: 🥈 4x200m Relay, 🥉 4x400m Relay

• Samuel Alvarez: 🥈 4x200m Relay, 🥉 4x400m Relay

• Merhawi Smith: 🥈 4x200m Relay, 🥉 4x400m Relay

• Lucas Robertson: 🥉 300m Hurdles, 🥉 4x400m Relay

• Mack Altman: 🥈 4x200m Relay, 🥉 4x400m Relay, 4th 200m Dash

🟢🟡 JV MEDAL WINNERS

• Gabriel Haragus: 🥇 3200m Run, 🥇 1600m Run, 🥈 800m Run

• Colton Peel: 🥇 Pole Vault

• Wesley Mirike: 🥈 Pole Vault

• Andres Schleusz: 🥈 3200m Run

• Cooper Wilson: 🥈 Discus

• Kodai Yamaguchi: 🥈 Long Jump, 🥈 4x100m Relay, 🥉 4x200m Relay

• Tobechi Okor: 🥈 4x100m Relay, 🥉 4x200m Relay

• Xavier Hickmon: 🥈 4x100m Relay, 🥉 4x200m Relay

• Myles Welton: 🥈 4x100m Relay, 🥉 4x200m Relay

LT Academic Decathlon was recognized on Monday, April 13th at the FISD Board Meeting. The team placed second at the State Competition, earning their second consecutive trip to the USAD Nationals Competition. LT is the only FISD school to compete at the Nationals Competition and the first to make back-to-back appearances. The members of the LT AcDec team are: Abish Kambala, Kedar Vernekar, Nicholas Griffin, Dhiya Viswanathan, Shreyas Sharma, Aakash Sundar, Jai Gautam, Hari Baskar & Saipallavi Shekar.

Congratulations to NJROTC’s new cadet leadership for the 2026-2027 school year.

FISD Secondary Summer School registration opens April 2nd!

See full details HERE!

Secondary Summer School Informational Webinars

For more details about Secondary Summer School, please register for one of the Secondary Summer School webinars below:

High School Summer School - Credit Recovery or Advancement Informational Webinar

May 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. - Register

Students ages 16-18 are invited to connect with over 40 part-time employers hiring now! Come dressed professionally, bring copies of your resume, and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. Please note that parents will not be permitted to attend.

📅 April 16, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 7:00 PM
📍 9889 Wade Blvd, Frisco

Come see the future of technical education in Collin County! The Technical Campus provides diverse pathways with more than 20 programs in fields like automotive, construction, healthcare, IT, and manufacturing. Special demonstrations will be available and state-of-the-art equipment will be on display throughout the day.

Saturday, April 18th 9:00am-2:00pm - Visit www.collin.edu/campuses/technical for a full list of Technical Campus programs!

Texas A&M University would like to invite current 9th-11th grade Frisco ISD students and parents to participate in Accessing the Dream, a free college access event designed to empower 9th–11th grade students and one parent or guardian as they begin planning their path to higher education.

This engaging half-day program will connect students and families with college access resources, guidance on preparing for college, and opportunities to learn more about navigating admissions, financial aid, and academic pathways.

Event Details:
Texas A&M University School of Law
1515 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Saturday, April 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Students and families will have the opportunity to:
• Learn about the college admissions process
• Explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Connect with college representatives and mentors
• Gain practical steps they can take now to prepare for college

• Enjoy a free lunch, guest speakers, & door prizes!

Students are encouraged to attend with one parent or guardian to maximize the experience. For any questions, please contact: Aghabi@tamu.edu

The Small World Scholarship is a full scholarship for two years covering tuition, books, and other related fees up to a total of $4,500 ($1,125 per semester) for students attending Collin College or Collin College Technical School. Apply by Friday, May 1, 2026.

Are you a current High School student, enrolled in Dual Credit Courses with Collin College? Apply for the Dual Credit Scholarship!

The Collin College Foundation offers scholarships to high school students currently enrolled in the Collin College Dual Credit Program. To qualify for the Dual Credit Scholarship, applicants must meet the following general criteria:

• Current High School Student

• Dual Credit student in FALL 2026

• Taking a minimum of 6 credit hours of Dual Credit classes with Collin College each semester

Apply here by May 3rd, 2026!

If you are planning to take a Summer Correspondence Course through Texas Tech K-12 or UT High School, follow this link for more information; forms to complete, dates, and deadlines.

If you have questions, please stop by the Counseling Office.

Prom will be on April 25th at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star.

Prom tickets are now available for purchase on Online School Fees. Tickets can be purchased for $100. Guest fees (for Non-LTHS or Underclassmen guests) will not be added to your Online School Fees account until the guest form is complete and approved by an Administrator.

LTHS Prom Guest Form (student must be logged into your school email account to access this form).

All prom guests must be a high school student and/or 20 years of age or younger at the time of the dance. High school students must be in good standing at their campuses. Middle school students are NOT allowed. All guests MUST have either a school ID or driver’s license (if not in school) and be verified at the door.

**All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door**

Seniors help us celebrate you by completing this form to let us know your college plans.

Jostens was here on Monday to deliver cap and gown orders that were placed before the February deadline. If you were absent on that day, please stop by the front office to see Mrs. Springer to pick up your order. Please be sure to bring your Student ID!

The Group Order Discount deadline has passed, but you can still order! Any orders placed at this time will be shipped directly to your home. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

Bright Academy Welcomes Back the Class of 2026

Dear Bright Academy Class of 2026,

It is with great pride and excitement that we invite you back home to Bright Academy for a special Senior Walk Celebration in your honor.

As you prepare to graduate and step into your next chapter, we would love to celebrate this full-circle moment with you right where your journey began.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration as we honor the Class of 2026 and the legacy you leave behind.

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Are you Senior and planning to attend Collin College in the Fall? If this is you, check out the “With Love It’s a Small World Scholarship. Application Link: Scholarship — With Love It's A Small World Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Class of 2026 yard signs have arrived! Please stop by the front of the school to pick on up (and metal stake if needed).

Lebanon Trail PTSA Website

All Frisco ISD high schools will operate on a modified half-day schedule during the final three days of the school year.

Wednesday, May 20 – Friday, May 22
School hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*More specific details will be shared as we get closer to the final weeks

Every instructional day counts. Unlike in recent years, student grades and assessments will now be collected through the very last week of school. The final instructional day of the 2025-2026 school year is on May 22, 2026. We know that families often plan trips in advance, but please avoid scheduling family travel before that date, as absences can affect learning and final grades.

You can review the 2025-2026 academic calendar here. Thank you for helping your student finish the year strong!

We encourage you to use this form to nominate a teacher or staff member who you believe deserves special recognition for their contributions. I look forward to sharing your “Staff Shout Outs” with the LT staff.