May 2026
LISD Families,
As we reach the final days of the 2025-26 school year, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your continued partnership and support.
We cannot wait to celebrate the Lewisville ISD Class of 2026 at the end of May. Over 4,000 diplomas will be awarded to LISD students at the Star in Frisco, recognizing the hard work and dedication of our students throughout their educational journeys. This month, we also recognize the graduates of our Night High School program, as well as our Collegiate Academy students who have earned their Associate’s Degrees from our partners at Collin College.
Our Board recently passed a compensation plan that provides raises for all staff, in addition to the teacher retention allotment provisions for teachers who are in years three and up. This approach ensures that teachers with the highest years of service receive the largest raise.
I am pleased to share that the Board of Trustees recently approved a compensation plan for staff and authorized the launch of Project Rise, a strategic approach to addressing staff recruitment and retention at our Title I elementary and middle schools through increased compensation and intentional staffing.
These vital initiatives are made possible by the strategic investment measures we have implemented over the past few years. While the state funding formula does not provide for compensation for all staff, due to budget reductions, school retirements, land sales, and other revenue generating endeavors our Board is putting as much money as possible towards recruiting and retaining high quality staff in a very competitive DFW market.
As we look towards the summer and the 2026-27 school year, here are a few items to watch for:
Facility News: You can find the latest updates regarding the Highland Village location on our district website.
Back-to-School (BTS) 2026: Our BTS website will go live the week of July 27.
Skyward Transition: LISD is transitioning to a new version of Skyward. When the BTS newsletter arrives in July, detailed information will be included as we move to this updated platform. A tentative timeline for the transition is outlined in this newsletter.
Bond Updates: You may notice construction across a number of our campuses this summer as work continues on voter-approved bond projects. Click HERE to see a list of projects currently underway or beginning soon.
Thank you for choosing LISD for your family. I wish you a safe and restful summer break!
Lori Rapp, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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Important Dates
May 22 | Student Early Release
May 25 | Holiday
View, download or print the 2026-27 Academic Calendar to help you keep track of important dates throughout next school year.
The Board Bulletin
Board Meeting Recap
The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, May 11. Click HERE for the full recap.
Students from Vickery Elementary led the pledge of allegiance.
Board Election Results
LISD voters elected Dr. Staci Barker for Single-Member District 5 on May 2, 2026. Paige Dixon ran unopposed and was elected for Single-Member District 4. Results were made official at the May 12 special board meeting, and LISD alum Judge James Kerbow administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board members.
At the Special Board meeting, the Board also elected officers for the 2026-27 school year. Allison Lassahn was elected Board President, Dr. Sheila Taylor was elected Board Vice President, and Katherine Sells was elected Board Secretary.
Paige Dixon (L) and Dr. Staci Barker (R) are sworn in to the LISD Board of Trustees.
Dr. Tina Krol Named Chief of Midde Schools
Lewisville ISD announced May 11 the appointment of Dr. Tina Krol as the district’s new Chief of Middle Schools. READ THE ANNOUNCEMENT
Lisa Burleson Named Principal of Ethridge Elementary
Vanessa Diglia Named Principal of Homestead Elementary
Clarence Scott Named Principal of Southridge Elementary
Skyward Migration
As you may be aware, LISD's Skyward Student Management System will migrate to the Skyward Qmlativ Student Information System this summer. When you login to Skyward Family Access in the fall, you can expect the platform to look different. Helpful resources will be available in our Back-to-School newsletter and materials in July. Tentative important dates for the transition include:
- May 31 | Enrollment is Paused
- June 1 - July 13 | Enrollment Unavailable
- July 13 | Enrollment Resumes
- Aug. 3 | Family Access and Back-to-School Forms Open
- Aug. 5 | Student Schedules Released at 4 p.m.
An example of what Skyward Family Access will look like after the migration.
Skyward App
Starting on Aug. 3, any staff or families using the Skyward app will need to delete the app from their device, re-install and sign back in to continue using the app.
District News
Donate to LISD's Back-to-School Fair
LISD's Annual Back-to-School Fair will take place on July 30 and will help thousands of students and their families begin the school year with the school supplies they need. This year, LISD has created an Amazon wishlist for the community to utilize for donations. Monetary donations are also accepted through the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF). Find out more at LISD.net/btsf.
All for Lunch: Help keep LISD lunch debt free!
100% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly towards eliminating school lunch debt and ensuring every child in the Lewisville Independent School District has access to the meals they need to thrive in school. Your support helps create a future where no student has to worry about hunger during their school day, allowing them to focus on learning, growing, and achieving their potential. Give back HERE.
Now Enrolling for 2026-27
Families new to the district can now begin the enrollment process for students new to the district for next school year (2026-27). The transfer window for the 2026-27 school year is now closed, but an additional transfer window will open May 1 for limited circumstances.
Enroll by May 31, 2026
Lewisville ISD will be migrating to an upgraded Student Information System within Skyward, and all enrollment applications must be submitted by May 31 in order for student information to transfer over. Any applications in progress and not complete as of May 31 will be lost as the Skyward migration process begins in June. Families would be required to restart their paperwork once the system is back up and running. LISD enrollment will be unavailable from June 1 through July 13. Enrollment will resume after July 13.
In-Person Enrollment Events
Join us at one of our in-person enrollment events where LISD staff will be on hand to walk families step-by-step through the enrollment process and answer any questions along the way.
- WHEN: May 27 & 28
- WHERE: LISD Bolin Professional Learning Center (1565 W. Main St. Entry E, Lewisville)
From the beginning, Lewisville Independent School District has committed to ensuring all students are confident, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive and adapt for their future. Visit Best Schools in Texas for more information about joining the LISD family. Need this update in a different language? Visit LISD.net/translate.