Trail Blazer Bulletin May 5-9

I hope that you all had a great weekend. Here on the Trail, we are gearing up for the end of the year. Please encourage your students to be on their best behaviors, to seek out academic interventions if needed, and finish the year strong.

Thank you to our amazing PTSA for serving our teachers with an amazing feast in celebration of Teachers’ Appreciation Week. It was all smiles here on the Trail.

All Frisco ISD high school students will have an early release on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, with the school day ending at 1:00 PM to accommodate that evening's graduation ceremonies.

On Wednesday May 21 (A- Day), students will attend all 4 A-day classes on their schedule following a modified bell schedule. Students scheduled for 1A or 2A classes at the CTE will report to the cafeteria for class. Below is the schedule:

1A - 9:00 - 9:55 am

2A - 10:00 - 10:55 am

3A - 11:00 - 11:55 am

4A - 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Immunization Records Requests

We can no longer send immunizations via email.

Parents can access their child's immunization records on their own. This is the official way of receiving this document for current students w/ all the proper documentation. Use the following link {parents need to sign in to their parent portal with username/password, this will not work if using the student's portal}:

The Frisco ISD Student Immunization Shot Report - Google Docs

Attention Student Drivers: We have been informed by the shopping center located behind Lebanon Trail of ongoing issues with students parking in their parking lot. Effective immediately, the shopping center will be enforcing their parking regulations through the issuance of stickers and potential towing of vehicles. Please avoid parking in this area.

Families of secondary students should submit Proof of Residency by May 23, 2025.

• Secondary students submitting PORs after the deadline may not receive their schedule prior to the start of school.

• Schedules will only be released for students who have completed the annual registration process, submitted a valid POR and have no holds on campus.

Two steps to complete 25-26 registration:

1. Annual Returning Registration: You must complete this or your student will not be able to start on the first day of school (August 13, 2025).

1. Proof of Residency: Please upload a copy of your most recent Proof of Residency (water, gas or electric statement only). (Visit www.friscoisd.org/about/enrollment/proof-of-residency)

If you are submitting an affidavit, both the guardian and the homeowner must be present at the school to meet with an Assistant Principal. Email the Data Clerk at slaglea@friscoisd.org to request an appointment. It is important to note that the deadline to submit a valid Proof of Residency is May 23, 2025 for secondary students to view their schedule on the first release date. Secondary students submitting Proof of Residency after the deadline may not receive their schedule prior to the start of school.

Transferring to another FISD campus: Please complete the annual returning registration and upload your “New” proof of residency and we will take care of the transfer for you.

Not returning to Lebanon Trail or FISD next school year: Please complete the annual returning registration and indicate where your student will be attending so we can send official records.

If you’re leaving Lebanon Trail or FISD, please make sure all school items are returned before departure. (Chromebook, library books, textbooks, sport uniforms, etc)

Haven’t registered yet? It’s not too late! Learn more about registration for 2025-26.

We look forward to celebrating our upperclassmen in a fun Blazer festival on May 20th. Please note that attendance will be taken and that the expectation is that all students be in attendance on that day.

Here is the link for the class of 2026 seniors to schedule their senior photos.

• PHOTO DATES have been opened on the scheduling calendar below, so be sure to secure your appointment now!
  You MUST make an appointment to ensure you will be in the yearbook!

• To ensure your inclusion in the yearbook, a timely appointment is required.
  Our scheduling dates fill up quickly, which may result in a limited selection for the final sitting at your school.
  We recommend booking an appointment as soon as possible to secure a time slot that works best for you
  and achieve a more personalized yearbook experience!

• DON’T WAIT, schedule your senior portrait appointment now!

WHAT SHOULD MY SENIOR WEAR?

The studio will provide a black graduation robe and a green stole for the photo. We do not use photos that include graduation cords or NHS stoles (You may take photos that include those for your own personal use but the yearbook does not publish them). For females, please wear a shirt with an open neck, as crew necks are visible beneath the gown. For males, a crew neck is fine and students do not need to provide their own dress shirt and tie. The studio will provide this.

Please note: AP testers will receive an email with their AP exam room location and other testing details at least one day prior to each exam. Students should check their school email regularly.

Students with a morning exam must arrive on campus by 7:25 AM. Bus transportation will not be provided for AM exams.

Students with an afternoon exam must bring lunch from home, as the cafeteria will not be open prior to the afternoon exam start time, and head to the cafeteria at 11:15.

If an AP tester decides NOT to test, the student will need to follow his/her regular class schedule.

Email Lauren Phillips @phillipsl@friscoisd.org with additional questions.

Congratulations to our LT Jazz Bands on their outstanding performances at the GPFAA Jazz Invitational this past weekend. Special congratulations to:

• Jazz 2 - Outstanding Non-Varsity Band of the Day

• Zachary Leslie - Outstanding Rhythm Section Player of the Day

• J1 Saxophones - Outstanding Saxophone Section of the Day

• Jazz 1 - 2nd Place Overall

Congratulations to our DECA students for their outstanding achievements at the recent National ICDC competition in Orlando! Shreenidhi Kunta shone brightly, securing 2nd place in the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Marketing Campaign and earning a well-deserved DECA Scholarship. We also celebrate Nandhan Alahari, Rohan Sarakinti, and Tanush Chauhan for their impressive victory in the IE University Policy Dilemma Simulation Challenge 2024-2025!

Congratulations to our incredible Academic Decathlon team! They represented our school with exceptional skill and dedication at the National championships, securing an impressive 15th place overall among all participating teams. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their hard work, collaborative spirit, and intellectual prowess.

Adding to this triumph, individual team members also brought home a remarkable collection of accolades:

Abish Kambala shone brightly, earning the prestigious Most Valuable Team Member Award and the Highest Performing Team Member Award! His individual subject mastery also earned him:
2nd Place Honors Music, 2nd Place Honors Economics, 3rd Place Honors Social Science, 3rd Place Honors Science

Zaid Darraj captivated the judges, achieving 2nd Place Scholastic Speech.
Sahana Meyyappan delivered a compelling performance, earning 2nd Place Honors Speech.
Dhiya Viswanathan impressed in her interview, securing 2nd Place Scholastic Interview.
Darsh Poddar demonstrated his literary and speaking talents, claiming 3rd Place Varsity Literature and 3rd Place Varsity Speech.
Jai Gautam Hari Baskar also showcased his literary skills, earning 3rd Place Varsity Literature.

Please join us in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of these dedicated students and their coaches! Their success on the national stage is a source of immense pride for our entire school community. Congratulations to our AcDec Team and Mrs. Schattle and Mr. Lehreman!

Congratulations to the Top Ten Students of the Lebanon Trail High School Class of 2025! These exceptional scholars were honored at the District's Top Ten Dinner last night. We celebrate their outstanding achievements and eagerly anticipate the remarkable contributions they will make as they embark on their future endeavors.

Here on the Trail we are home to the 4th fastest 3200m athlete in the STATE ! Congratulations to Drew Malan on his 4th place finish in the State UIL 5A Track meet. Drew, we are so proud of you!

The Lebanon Trail High School Swim & Dive team celebrated an outstanding 2024-2025 season, marked by several new school records! Congratulations to the following athletes for their remarkable achievements:

• Hannah Bunion: 100 Breaststroke - 1:10.41

• Evan Fang: 50 Freestyle - 21.27

• Evan Fang: 100 Freestyle - 46.83

Boys 400 Freestyle Relay: 3:24.70 (Eliott Kim, Samuel Brunson, Aditya Singh, Evan Fang)

Congratulations to our FFA students. Nirali Kumar, Daakshu Konakanchi, Miriam Gunn, and Delaney Williams competed at FFA State at Sam Houston State University and placed 10th in the State and 2nd in Area and District for Marketing Plan! Way to go ladies!

Congratulations to our students who have excelled on the prestigious National Spanish Exam (NSE), a voluntary nationwide assessment taken by thousands annually. Notably, we are proud to be the only school in Frisco ISD offering this enrichment opportunity.

Congratulations to our medalists:

🥇 Gold Medal (Above 95th Percentile) -Level 1: Karthik Duvvuri

🥈 Silver Medal (85th-94th Percentile)- Level 1: Guruprasath Ganapathy, Armando Briones, Level 3: Yan Song, Level 4: Kiruthick Gurusamy, Ellie Escobar

🥉 Bronze Medal (75th-84th Percentile) - Level 3: 7 students, Level 4: 4 students

And to our students earning Honorable Mention (50th-74th Percentile):

• Level 1: 9 students

• Level 3: 11 students

• Level 4: 7 students

These impressive results highlight our students' passion and dedication to the Spanish language. ¡Felicidades a todos! We commend their voluntary participation and outstanding achievements.

Congratulations to Kimberly Krieg and Sasi kondru for being recognized for community service impact and as an inspiration for other students to get involved in their community.

Ambassador Awardees: Kimberly Krieg

Honor Awardees: Sasi Kondru

Seniors - Do not forget to check Xello for scholarship opportunities.

We are proud to share the success of our LTHS seniors in receiving scholarships from the Frisco Education Foundation (FEF). A remarkable 74 students have earned a total of 86 scholarships, totaling $61,750 in support for their future endeavors. This includes instances where individual students received multiple awards, recognizing their diverse achievements.

Senior students will participate in a mandatory graduation practice on May 19th at 4:30pm. After graduation practice, seniors will be receiving their graduation packet that contains cords and stoles. Online tickets (12 per family) will be released to students after graduation practice.

Jostens was on campus March 3rd for cap & gown delivery. If you did not pick up your order, please stop by the front office and see Mrs. Springer. Be sure to bring your student ID or driver's license.

There is still time to order! Orders placed after this week's delivery will be shipped directly to your home. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

Individual reminders will be sent out soon for those who still need to order their cap & gown!

• Graduates may only wear FISD-approved graduation attire and regalia including the campus-approved cap and gown and campus-approved cords and stoles.

• Non-FISD approved stoles, leis, cords and/or any other non-FISD-approved outerwear are not permitted at graduation ceremonies.

• Caps and/or other FISD-approved regalia and/or attire may not be decorated or amended in any way that disrupts uniformity amongst graduates. For example, a student may wear their personal jewelry or a small pendant, but may not wear a jacket, shawl, etc. that would make the student appear distractingly dissimilar to their graduating peers.

• All items that don’t conform to the above guidelines will be confiscated when students check in at the Ford Center and it is the responsibility of the student to collect those items during diploma pick-up immediately following commencement ceremonies. Lebanon Trail is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Live streaming: Will be available for home watch parties. More info will be posted on the FISD Graduation website in early May 2025.

Diplomas have officially been ordered!

If you still have not completed the Diploma Name Verification form, please do so ASAP. It collects some important information needed for graduation.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Springer in the front office!

Senior Yard signs have arrived! Seniors, please stop by the front entry and pick up a sign and metal stake (if needed).

It’s Official! Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be Friday May 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the STAR in Frisco

• All graduates will be required to ride the bus to their graduation ceremony to assist with parking/ingress/egress traffic.

• Each student will receive 12 graduation tickets.

• As we get closer to the date, more information will be shared.

This list will be updated as we receive information from other Frisco ISD schools.

Lebanon Trail PTSA Website

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.