Tiger Talk

January is School Board Recognition Month, and with the theme “Our Future is Public,” Lake Travis ISD proudly joins districts across Texas in thanking our school trustees for their service.

Seven dedicated volunteers represent more than 10,700 students and their families, making thoughtful decisions and shaping policies that impact our schools and community—all without compensation. Their commitment, leadership, and service do not go unnoticed.

We are grateful for the LTISD Board of Trustees: Lauren White, President; Phillip Davis, Ph.D., Vice President; Erin Archer, Secretary; and trustees Robert Aird, Jonathan Bove, Keely Cano, and Kris Woodcock.

Attention LTISD Parents and Guardians,

The Discovery Program, otherwise known as Gifted and Talented, is now accepting parent referrals for KINDERGARTEN G/T Screening via this Google form.

The Elementary Discovery Program is a cross-curricular thematic-based pullout program for students in grades K-5. Participating students will demonstrate skills in self-directed learning, thinking, research, and communication as evidenced by the development of innovative products and performances that reflect individuality and creativity and are advanced in relation to students of similar age, experience, or environment. To be identified as gifted and talented, each student must undergo a screening and selection process. Assessment opportunities are made available once per school year.

If you feel your child is a good candidate for the G/T screening process, please fill out the link below. The deadline to register is March 12 at 3 pm. More information about the program can be found on the Lake Travis ISD Gifted & Talented website.

Referral link for Kinder students only - deadline March 12, 2026 @ 3:00 PM.

Keep your child's teeth and gums healthy! Free dental care will be offered to all LTISD elementary students in February. This Texas Department of State Health Services Oral Health Improvement Program initiative features clinics where your child can meet with licensed dental staff for limited oral exams to check the teeth/mouth, flouride varnish to stop or reverse tooth decay, and dental sealants to form a seal over teeth to prevent tooth decay.

The clinics will be offered at each elementary school as follows:

• Bee Cave Elementary / West Cypress Hills Elementary - Feb. 23
• Lake Travis Elementary / Lakeway Elementary - Feb. 24
• Rough Hollow Elementary / Serene Hills Elementary - Feb. 25
• Lake Pointe Elementary - Feb. 26

A signed permission form—which elementary students will receive soon—is required for services.

To reward great attendance, the class with the best attendance in each grade level will receive the privilege of keeping the "Golden Goose" award for the week.

At the end of the semester, the grade level with the highest overall attendance will enjoy an ultimate recess! Also, students with perfect attendance every 9 weeks will receive a certificate from the office.

We appreciate your partnership in promoting excellent attendance. Let’s make this a great month and a great year!

LTHS Choir is pleased to offer a very special opportunity for 5th grade students to perform onstage with our high schoolers at a pre-show performance, 2:00 pm on January 31.

Students will need to be available 3 dates:

• Instruction for choreography January 10.

• Dress rehearsal with the high school students January 17.

• Performance January 31.

In response to Senate Bill 13, our Board of Trustees has established the Lake Travis ISD School Library Advisory Council (SLAC.) The purpose of the SLAC is to formalize a collaborative process between librarians, parents, and community members in the ongoing development of strong library collections that support student achievement and meet state standards. This process helps ensure transparency, parent involvement, and a strong library program that strengthens student achievement while nurturing a lifelong appreciation, habit, and love of reading.

The SLAC works with librarians and district staff to develop a recommended list of library materials for procurement, including donated titles. At least 30 days before the Board’s vote, the proposed procurement list will be made publicly available for parents and community members to review and provide feedback. The Board will review these recommendations, consider any proposed changes, and make the final decision to approve or reject the materials. The SLAC will also recommend procedures for handling challenges to library materials and review challenges according to law before making recommendations to the Board.

Visit the SLAC webpage to access the Proposed Titles for Library Procurement List, Proposed Titles for Library Procurement List Feedback Form, and the Library Materials Challenge Form.

For questions or additional information regarding SLAC reviews or library material challenges, please contact Tasha Barker at watersbarkert@ltisdschools.org, or at 512-533-6036.

Contact Coach Williams or Coach Mayes to share the good news about new shoe-tying talents!

By 02/04/26 Purchase Tickets for the 02/06 WCH PTO Sweetheart Dance

By 03/12/26 Refer Kinder Students to Discovery/GT Program

01/01 - 01/31/26...........School Board Appreciation Month

01/21/26........................Tigers' Daily Schedule is Different Today!

01/22/26........................LTMS Counselors Meet with Tiger 5th Graders 2 pm

01/22/26........................LTCL Bookmobile @ WCHE Pool 3 - 4 pm

01/22/26........................WCH PTO Spirit Night @ The Lighthouse 5 to 8 pm

01/23/26..................LTMS Advanced Theatre Performs for 4th & 5th Grade in Cafe @ 9:30 am

01/26 - 01/30/26...........Holocaust Remembrance Week

01/28/26........................Tigers' Daily Schedule is Different Today!

01/29/26.......................5th Grade Parent Info Night @ LTMS 5:30 - 6:15 pm

01/30/26.......................5th Grade Travels to LTMS for Fine Arts Showcase 9 - 11:45 am

02/01 - 02/28/26...........Black History & Career/Technical Education Month

02/02 - 02/06/26...........5th Grade - Middle School Course Selection Week

02/02 - 02/07/26...........National School Counseling Week

02/04/26.......................Spring Individual & Group Class Picture Day

02/05/26.......................Committees Meet 3:15 - 4:15 pm

02/06/26.......................WCHE PTO Sweetheart Dance 6:30 - 8:30 pm

02/09/26.......................Library Bluebonnet Field Trip to BCMS for 4th Grade 9 am - 1:30 pm

02/10/26.......................Library Bluebonnet Field Trip to BCMS for 5th Grade 9 am - 1:30 pm

02/11/26.......................Class Valentine Parties

02/12 & 02/13/26..........Student Holidays - No School for Tigers!

02/16/26.......................Student & Staff Holiday - No School Today!

02/18/26.......................Dress Up Day - Tigers Wear PJs Today!

02/19/26........................PTO General Assembly in the Cafeteria 9 - 10 am

02/21 - 03/01/26...........National FFA Week

02/23/26.......................SMILES Free Dental Care Opportunity @ WCHE

SMART Tag Parent Portal

WCHE Student Arrivals Arrival Map

WCHE Student Dismissal Dismissal Map

Food and Nutrition Services (FANS)

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