Trail Blazer Bulletin March 10-14

Our campus will be closed next week for Spring Break from March 17 to March 21, 2025. Staff will not be monitoring email during this time. Coaches/Sponsors will communicate games/practices through their normal communication channels. We look forward to welcoming back students on March 24th which will be a B-Day.

Lesson Mastery is an online course that reteaches the essential skills from the first nine weeks in many courses. The district has designed a real-time, grade recovery plan for students receiving a grade below 70 on their Q3 report card. Eligible courses are listed below. Students will participate in Lesson Mastery through Edgenuity. As a reminder, Lesson Mastery is student-driven for completion. Lesson mastery for Q3 is for grades 9-11 ONLY. Seniors will have a different opportunity through senior contracts from counseling.

What courses are offered?

Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebraic Reasoning, Algebra II, AQR, Precalculus, Statistics, Algebra I Adv, Geometry Adv, Algebra II Adv,

Science: Biology, Environmental Systems, Earth & Space Science, IPC, Chemistry, Physics, Biology Adv, Chemistry Adv

ELA: English I, English II, English III, English IV, English I Adv, English II Adv

Social Studies: World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Economics, Psychology, Sociology

Electives: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness, Health, Communication Applications (use with Prof Comm too), BIM, Survey of Business, Marketing and Finance, Money Matters, Dollars and Sense

What do students do?

All students will be enrolled by Friday, March 14th if they failed a Lesson Mastery eligible course for Q3 or received an incomplete. All students and parents will be notified about their course(s) via email, from Ms. Kelley, by the end of the week. They'll login through Edgenuity in the Student Portal. Students need to complete their work by April 22nd. Students only get one attempt at the final exam, and they’ll do the exam in a proctored environment during Thursday Night Reflection or Saturday School. Their last opportunity to test is April 26th.

My child has not been enrolled in a Lesson Mastery course?

If your child has not been enrolled in a course by March 14th, but you think they should have been, please reach out to Channing Kelley or Yonna So. Remember, Lesson Mastery is only available for the courses named above.

What can parents/guardians do?

Please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity to improve their MP3 grades up to a 70. Lesson Mastery courses are asynchronous. The deadlines are firm, so make sure they are making progress weekly.

Campus Points of Contact for Lesson Mastery:

Channing Kelley- kelleyc@friscoisd.org

Yonna So- soy@friscoisd.org

Parents and guardians of current students will receive an email invitation to indicate enrollment intentions for the 2025-26 school year beginning April 1, 2025. Complete the 2025-26 annual student registration form if your family is returning to the same campus or moving to another campus or out of Frisco ISD.

Our semi-annual blood drive will be happening Wednesday, March 12th,. Each donor will have the opportunity to donate one pint of blood which can save up to three lives, whether it be patients of nearby hospitals or victims of unfortunate disasters. Community members, teachers, and students are able to donate. Seniors who donate twice in their senior year (or have an adult donate for them) are eligible for a honor cord from Carter blood care.

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP!

Must be at least 16 years old to give blood. Students under the age of 17 require parental consent.

16-Year-old Donor Permission Form (English) (Spanish) Save time by completing your health questionnaire (QuickScreen) before arriving at the blood drive. QuickScreen must be completed on the day of your donation.

Contact Amanda Mosier at mosiera@friscoisd.org for info.

Join us over spring break for an exciting soccer camp with the LTHS boys and girls' soccer programs! This is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills, meet high school players, and connect with their future feeder schools. It’s a great way to bring the community together and inspire the next generation of soccer stars. We can’t wait to see you there!

Frisco ISD is conducting a survey from March 24 through April 6 to gather valuable feedback from students, parents, and staff about the 2024-25 school year. Be on the lookout for an email from K12 Insight beginning March 24, and don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts!

At Lebanon Trail, we recognize students who exemplify FISD’s character traits through good citizenship and positive behavior. Blaze Praise shines a spotlight on those non-academic qualities that shape a respectful, responsible, and compassionate school community. A Blaze Praise nomination can boost a student’s confidence, reinforce the importance of good character, and enhance their overall school experience. Students are nominated for exemplifying one of our 4 Graduate Profile Pillars–Leadership, Innovation, Social Empathetic, and Driven by Values. The following students were nominated during the month of February. Congratulations Trail Blazers!

Similarly, staff members at Lebanon Trail are recipients of Blaze Praise awards in alignment with our Educator Profile. The 4 pillars of our Educator Profile are Achievement, Purpose, Leadership, and Character. The following staff members received Blaze Praise nominations in the month of February. Congratulations!

The following staff members received Community Shout-Outs in the month of February. Thank you for shining light on the awesome work our Lebanon Trail Staff are doing day in and day out. We appreciate your generosity!

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.

*May 22 and May 23 are Bad Weather Make-Up Days(if necessary) on the 2024-2025 FISD School Calendar

The Frisco Education Foundation’s One i/e Entrepreneurship Camp runs June 2-5, 2025, for incoming 4th-6th graders. Two sessions are available: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m., with only 40 spots per session—this camp fills up fast! See the attached flyer for details, and email questions to fef@friscoisd.org

The Frisco Education Foundation’s MindBender STEAM Camp runs June 2-5, 2025, for incoming 6th-8th graders. Two sessions are available: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m., with a total of 200 spots across both sessions. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity—see the attached flyer for details!

February 7 was the FINAL AP registration, payment and refund request deadline for Frisco ISD. No exceptions!

(Note: This date is prior to the date given by College Board, but due to the volume of testing and processing time, this date is the final deadline for all FISD students.)

For more information about AP Exams, go to FISD Advanced Academics.

SAT results for 11th graders who took the exam on March 5, 2025, will be available online beginning Thursday, April 3rd @ 5pm. Testers will receive a detailed email from our Campus Testing Facilitator on Thursday, April 3rd 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

Congratulations to Lars Clarks, one of our Senior Soccer Players for being selected to play this next weekend for a Portugal team!

Congratulations to our Theater Students and Directors for advancing to Districts! After an amazing performance at the District 11-5 One Act Play Zone A contest on Thursday, our students took home the following awards:

Best Tech Crew

Jack B- Best Performance

Olivia W & Saanvi B. - All Star Cast

Cady T. & Madi M. - honorable Mention

Marissa P. - All Star Technician

Congratulations to LT Girls Soccer on securing a spot in District Playoffs! We cannot wait to cheer you on!

A huge round of applause to our incredible DECA students who showcased their talent and dedication at the STATE DECA competition! We are thrilled to announce that the following students have qualified for the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando this April. These students have demonstrated exceptional skills, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and wish them the best of luck as they represent our school at the National level! Let's all cheer them on as they prepare for ICDC!

• Ashwin Channashetti

• Aneesh Chintala

• Harika Yerramchetty

• Arjun Yerramchetty

• Teena Thomas

• Aakash Sundar

• Eshanth Srinivas

• Rahul Singh

• Shreyas Sharma

• Shreya Sharma

• Rohan Sarakinti

• Manha Sadarulanam

• Shivanshi Rohatgi

• Shreenidhi Kunta

• Chloe Fai

• Tanush Chauhan

• Prithviraj Chauhan

• Nitya Ajjampudi

Congratulations to our incredibly talented Orchestra students and directors on closing out their 2025 UIL Season with 2 amazing performances earning them Sweepstakes (highest ratings). Out of three full orchestras in the entire region (Band and Orchestra) Lebanon Trail took two of them! We are so proud of the collaboration happening in our Fine Arts Department.

This past Saturday, our JV Winter Guard competed at the NTCA State Championships at Hebron HS and finished in 4th place! This was our last competition of the season, but don’t worry! We’ll be performing our show one more time at the LT Friends & Family Show on March 27th at LTHS. The show starts at 6 PM in the Competition Gym. Hope to see you there!”

Congratulations to all our All-State Musicians for being recognized by the Frisco ISD School Board. Only 3% of the 72,000 student musicians who audition are selected. We are so proud of our outstanding Trail Blazers.

Congratulations to the following students for being accepted as delegates for the 2025 Boys State program.

Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instructions for high school students. Sponsored by the American Legion, Frisco’s Post 178 selects only 20-25 11th grade boys from across the city to attend the Boys State program in Austin. Selection for this program is highly competitive and the population of students attending represents the top talent from across the state.

Aneesh Chintala

Nicholas Griffin

Jake McCoy

Chiruhas Nenavath

Hello! My name is Terie McElhinney, and I am excited to serve as the newest counselor here at Lebanon Trail! I’ve spent the last 7 years as the middle school ILA teacher at the SOC. I was an event planner for 17 years before going into education. I live in McKinney with my husband and two daughters. One of my daughters graduated from FISD a few years ago and one is set to graduate this year. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, engaging in outdoor activities, and rooting for the Dallas Stars. I look forward to contributing to the success and well-being of our students at Lebanon Trail.

RSVP to join a discussion with The Princeton Review on March 27th at 6:30 PM for an insightful session about the growing role of AP exams in college admissions and how they compare to traditional standardized tests like the SAT and ACT.

With AP test participation far surpassing SAT and ACT enrollment- even before the pandemic- many students and parents are wondering: could AP’s eventually replace traditional standardized tests like the SAT and ACT?

“40 Tests To Rule Them All” will be held in person and tackle key questions, including:

• Are AP tests becoming the new admission standard?

• What are the mental health implications of increasing AP exam pressure?

• Will the shift to digital AP’s improve the testing experience?

Featuring Princeton Review's Editor-in-chief Rob Franek

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

The University of North Texas provides many free programs, events, and resources to best assist high school students and families navigating the college going process and to get exposed to the University!

• Junior Day is a one-day experience at the University of North Texas. You’ll have the chance to tour campus, meet UNT students, gain resources, and learn more about the timeline for your upcoming Senior Year! Register for the April 21 Event

• Virtual Senior Nights are held throughout the year and give you a chance to chat with UNT representatives. View schedule and register

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.

Prom will be on April 12th at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star.

Prom tickets are now available for purchase on Online School Fees. Tickets will be up to $75 until April 4th when they will go up to $100. Guest fee (for Non-LTHS guest) 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**

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.

If you are interested in serving on our PTA Board during the 2025-2026 school year, please complete this form by 03/15. For most roles listed below, both students and adults may show interest as a candidate. Exceptions are President, 1st VP, Secretary, Treasurer, and where noted as a role designated for a parent or student.

Elected officer positions are President, 1st VP, 2nd VP, 3rd VP, Secretary, and Treasurer. All other positions are appointed by the President and approved by the officers. Visit https://www.lebanontrailptsa.com/current-board-members to read more about these positions.

Feel free to select all the positions in which you are interested. Our Nominating Committee will reach out to discuss your interest and experience soon. Elections will take place on March 26, 2025, during our scheduled PTSA meeting.

Please click here to indicate your interest.

All absences, excused and unexcused, count toward the state’s compulsory attendance law. When a student's attendance rate drops below 90%, the student may earn credit for the class or a final grade by completing a plan approved by the principal. All absences can easily be submitted in the form at the top of our campus website. Learn more about the attendance policy.

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.