A community newsletter by Dr. Rapp

LISD Families,

Welcome back to the second half of the 2022-23 school year!

January kicks-off a season of opportunity for families across our district. We have parent information sessions for many of our programs for every different grade level happening in the coming weeks as you begin to think about plans for next school year. Keep reading for dates and more information.

January is also School Board Recognition month, and a special time for us to shower our seven trustees with thanks and appreciation for all they do for our school district.

As elected community members, they spend countless hours throughout the year attending school events, supporting our students and staff, and advocating for public education. If you have an event at one of our campuses or facilities, there’s a good chance one of them will be in attendance. So please, take a minute to share your gratitude with them for everything they do to support our district.

I am incredibly grateful to serve in a district with such supportive students, staff, and families. Because of you, we are able to make every day a great day for kids.

Dr. Lori Rapp

Superintendent of Schools

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In this month's video Dr. Rapp discusses upcoming events around the district, reviews LISD's Legislative Priorities and passes the microphone to students and staff to help her thank our Board of Trustees during National Board Appreciation Month.

Jan. | School Board Appreciation Month

Jan. 16 | Holiday

Feb. 6-10 | National School Counseling Week

Feb. 15 | SRO Appreciation Day

Feb. 22 | School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

The LISD Board of Trustees met for their regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, Jan. 9. Read the meeting recap. For more information regarding the changes to public comment, visit LISD.net/boardmeeting.

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we were glad to celebrate the Board of Trustees with decorations around the board room during Monday’s meeting. Stay tuned to LISD’s social channels for more fun throughout the month, and click HERE to learn more about our board members.

The education of our students is a partnership between LISD and the communities we serve. Advocate for our future generations by becoming well-versed in LISD's Legislative Priorities. View our Legislative Priorities page for downloadable resources and more information. Thank you for partnering with us in this important work!

Join LISD students, district representatives and community leadership on Monday, Jan. 16 for the 30th annual MLK Day Celebration event, hosted at Lewisville High School beginning at 6 p.m. Winners of the art, essay and photography contests will be honored during the event. Read the full list of winners HERE.

Both Technology, Exploration & Career Centers will be hosting community nights on Jan. 26 for any LISD families interested in touring the facilities and learning more about the programs offered. View TECC East Community Night Information & TECC West Community Information.

Lewisville ISD is hosting an in-person job fair on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The event is an opportunity for applicants to meet campus principals and department heads. Participants are encouraged to view job openings and apply ahead of the job fair. For more information, visit LISD.net/jobfair.

LISD’s STEM Academies will be hosting information sessions throughout the district. Dates/times/locations:

• Elementary School STEM Academy Information
• Middle School STEM Academy Information

The Discovery Academy application window is open! Learn more about this Pre-K option at upcoming information sessions. More information

The first step in the 2023-24 Spanish Immersion Program application process is to attend a required parent information meeting. More information

All K-12 families interested in learning more about CTE programs are welcome to attend. More information

Virtual meetings for prospective parents who are interested in placing their child in kindergarten of first grade during the 2023-24 school year. More information

We invite all interested students and families to attend this meeting to learn more about the LISD Firefighter Program for LISD juniors and learn how to apply. This event will occur during the TECC-W Community Night.

Earlier this month we announced our 2022-23 Campus Teachers of the Year. We are so proud of each of these individuals! View the full list of winners at LISD.net/toy.

We are proud to renew our status as a Common Sense district in 2023. Did you know that all of LISD’s elementary, middle and high schools are now official Common Sense Campuses? READ MORE

The latest issue of LISD’s quarterly magazine is here! In the Winter edition of The Loop you’ll learn about how LISD students use Legos to learn code, why Dallas Mavericks fans love LHS Alum Bobby Karalla and you’ll even have a chance to see original artwork by LISD’s talented staff.

View the online version of The Loop and help us spread the word by sharing on social!

The submissions are pouring in and we appreciate your participation in our recognition program. Share your appreciation for and recognize the LISD staff via our online form.

This month's family commitment is: If the need to discuss a difficult subject arises, we will make every effort to contact families over the phone. READ MORE

We are committed to building positive partnerships between staff and communities with clear communication. Each month we'll be sharing corresponding Communication Commitments with both staff and families. Click here to see the Communication Flow for Families.