Trail Blazer Bulletin March 23-27

Dear Trail Blazer Community
Important Safety Advisory: Senior Water Gun Activity
We are reaching out to address a senior water gun war currently being planned among students. We want to emphasize that this activity is not affiliated with Lebanon Trail High School and poses significant risks to our school environment and the community.
Campus Policy & Safety Concerns
While often intended as a game, this activity carries serious implications:
Strict Campus Ban: To ensure a safe learning environment, students found in possession of water guns or look-alike weapons on campus will face immediate disciplinary consequences.
Many modern water guns and airsoft guns look strikingly similar to actual firearms. Additionally, law enforcement or community members may mistake these games for active-shooter situations, leading to dangerous confrontations or emergency police responses in public spaces and local businesses.
Parents: Please discuss the gravity of these risks and the potential disciplinary consequences with your students.
Students: We urge you to consider how your actions might be perceived by the public and the unnecessary danger this creates for yourselves and our community. Thank you for prioritizing the safety and security of the LTHS campus.
Final Week of School Schedule(May 20–22)
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
📝 Important: End-of-Year Assessment Schedule
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
Testing Updates
SAT School Day Scores Available April 2nd
SAT results for 11th graders who took the exam on March 4, 2026, will be available online beginning Thursday, April 2nd, @ 5pm. Testers will receive a detailed email from our Campus Testing Facilitator, Lauren Phillips, by Thursday, April 2nd, with directions on how to view SAT scores through the student’s College Board account.
Questions about SAT Scores? Contact Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org
Student Spotlight
Congratulations again to our Visual Arts students who participated in the recent Regional Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE)! Lebanon Trail had 69 students submit a total of 91 works of art. Out of those submissions, 87 pieces received the highest rating of 4 and earned medals at the Regional level, which is an incredible accomplishment for our artists. From this outstanding group, 10 Lebanon Trail students have advanced to the State VASE competition in April. This is the highest number of state qualifiers in LTHS history! We are so proud of these talented Trail Blazers and the dedication they put into their work.
Congratulations to the NJROTC Academic Team for their first place finish in the academic competitions and for their continued demonstration of academic excellence, critical thinking and teamwork in a competitive environment!
Congratulations to these Trail Blazers & their Best Buddies who participated in the Special Olympics Basketball competition & spent time together celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
Five LT Students Named as BigFuture Ambassadors by College Board
Nine Frisco ISD students have been named as spring 2026 BigFuture Ambassadors by the College Board. Five of these students are our very own Trail Blazers.
Each semester, thousands of students from across the country apply to join the BigFuture Ambassador program, a national community of volunteers who spread awareness about free college and career planning resources. Taking part in Frisco ISD are Lebanon Trail’s Advaith Sridhar, Arnav Singh, Manha Khan, Sachin Kumar and Varsha Sriram. Congratulations to these students.
Coming Up on the Trail
Counseling Corner
Supporting Teens Experiencing School Avoidance & Anxiety
Wednesday, March 25th - 6:30-7:30 PM - Virtual Presentation - RSVP here
College Admissions 101
Join Frisco ISD and the Princeton Review for an engaging discussion on all things college admissions! Whether you're wondering if you should send your test scores, what to write in your essay, or how many activities to list on the Common App- bring your burning questions to "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About College Admissions but Felt Silly Asking."
Featuring Princeton Review's Editor-in-chief Rob Franek
Thursday, April 14, 2026
6:00-7:30 pm
Frisco ISD Admin. Building, 5515 Ohio Drive
Register here
Midwest College Showcase
The Midwest College Showcase (MCS) will host a College Fair for prospective students and parents on April 20, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. The in-person event will take place at the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Preparatory Network in Dallas. The College Fair will begin with a program and will offer sessions as well as time to meet with representatives from all participating campuses.
When: April 20, 2026; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Where: Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Preparatory Network (1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210)
Who: Prospective college students and their families
Click Here to Register or visit https://midwestcollegeshowcase.org/upcoming-events/
Local Scholarship Opportunities
Small World Scholarship is perfect for seniors who plan to stay local after graduation! This 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. Please see application for additional criteria and qualifications. Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026
Find more: Scholarships can be found in Xello tile in the Portal. Click on “Plans,” then “Scholarships.
2026 Patricia Nan Cash Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to FISD graduates who have earned their bachelor’s degree or will graduate in May 2026 and plan to attend medical school or enroll in a graduate-level nursing program. The 2026 award amount is $2,000. This scholarship is administered through the Frisco Education Foundation and is a one-time scholarship.
Application: 2026 Application Link
Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Save the Date! - Just Juniors College Fair
This come & go event is open to all FISD rising seniors (current 11th graders) and families and will showcase colleges from all over the nation!
Come get a jump start on senior year and visit with colleges from all over the nation!
Students and parents can register now! REGISTER HERE
(List of participating colleges will be shared later this semester!)
It's PROM Season....
McKinney Prom Closet 2026 Shopping Days.
A FREE prom shopping experience for high school girls in our community. Last year, thanks to your support, 180 girls found their dream dresses at no cost!
✨ Students can now preview dresses and updates on our new social pages:
Instagram & Facebook – McKinney Prom Closet
📅 2026 Shopping Days
March 26 & 27 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
March 28 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
March 29 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Stonebridge United Methodist Church
👗 Free dresses, shoes & accessories
🎓 Open to all high school girls (student must be present)
St. Andrew's Prom Closet is coming soon!
Young ladies may attend by appointment and get a free dress, shoes, purse and jewelry! We have well over 4500 dresses from size 0-30. The 2nd week of the event has lots of open shopping times- including the last Saturday.
Sign up for an appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA9A82BABF4CF8-60497247-2026#/
For any questions, please contact: promclosetoutreach2@gmail.com
Summit Education: 2026 Summer Programs
Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF): SSF empowers the next generation of leaders in STEM. Students explore diverse STEM fields and career pathways while learning from 50+ mentors from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. The program requires a flexible 10–15 hours per week, allowing students to attend alongside other summer commitments.
Summit Research Scholars (SRS): SRS equips students with the tools to conduct original research, covering essential research methods and technical skills. At the end of the program, students complete a Research Capstone and practice applying their skills to solve real-world problems.
Applications for Summer 2026 programs are now open. Admissions are rolling, and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information, please visit www.summiteducation.org.
Senior Section
Senior Prom Tickets & Guest Forms
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**
Cap & Gown Delivery!
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.
Scholarship Opportunity
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.
Senior Yard Signs
Class of 2026 yard signs have arrived! Please stop by the front of the school to pick on up (and metal stake if needed).
PTSA
PTSA Leadership Board: Click here for the link
Reminders
EOY Vacation Scheduling
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!
Staff Shout Outs
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.