Longhorn Letter

Hello Luna Longhorn Parents,

It is hard to imagine that we are already in the month of October.

Friday, October 8th, is the end of Marking Period 1. Please utilize the Home Access Center (HAC), to stay on top of your students grades. If you have not had a chance to download the HAC app, you can find directions to do so on the NISD.net/parent site.

We continue to remain committed to providing a safe and positive environment for our students. Please continue to have converstaions with your students regarding behaviors before and after school, during passing periods and at lunch.

We are seeing an influx in students writing incidents reports regarding the use of inappropriate language, gestures, and name calling from other students. We are also seeing an escalation in pushing, shoving and horseplay. Our number one priority is to provide a safe learning environment for your students. Please continue to have disucssion with your students regarding appropriate Longhorn behavior.

In addition, we are noticing an uptick with students having their cell phones out during school hours. Please remind your student of the cell phone expectation during school. For Longhorns, this time frame is from 8:33-3:55.

Remember that If Luna is participating in an off campus event such as: a Volleyball game, Football game or concert, students will need to be accompanied by an adult. We thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure that all Luna students are safe at all times.

Thank you for your continued support. Have a great week.

Hello Longhorns,

We are in need of parents who are willing and able to volunteer at Luna. We would love to have additional support during passing periods and lunch. If you are interested, please complete the NISD Volunteer Application along with the NISD Volunteer Background Check, and reach out to us at 210.397.5300.

We appreaciate your support,

Beginning Monday, Oct. 5th, mandatory student ID scanning will offically begin. Remember, if students do not have their ID, they can also be scanned using the Here Comes the Bus app.

• Tickets will be sold on Oct. 6th, 7th and 8th, before school, in the 6th grade gym.
• Wristbands will be distributed on the day of the dance, during 7th period.
• Students must present their student ID when purchasing a ticket.

Campus & Dress Code

• Students may not leave the campus and return for the dance.
• Students man not change clothes before the dance. Please wear something comfortable for the school day.
• School dress code rules will be enforced.

Friday, October 16th

• Ticket Holders will remain in their last-period classroom after dismissal. Once the building is clear, students will be walked down to the practice gym. Belongings will remain in the gym, and it will be locked for safekeeping.
• At approximatley 5:50, students will return to the practice gym for their belongings and exit through the front doors.

Parent/Guardian Pick-up

• Parent/Guardians must be on campus promptly at 6:00 PM for pick-up

Student Behavior

• Starting Monday, October 5th, any 6th grade student that is written up or recieves a consquence for behavior will not be permitted to attend the 6th grade dance. Please talk to your student regarding this expectation.

What can you do at home?

1. Set Up Parental Controls: Use router apps to pause Wi-Fi at bedtime, enable Apple Screen Time or Google Family Link, and turn on browser SafeSearch.
2. Protect Personal Data: Teach kids "never-share" rules for their full name, address, or NISD school name. Turn off GPS location tags on camera and social media apps.
3. Talk Openly About Online Risks: Have ongoing conversations about cyberbullying, online strangers in gaming, and the permanent nature of digital footprints.
4. Create a Safe Reporting Space: Reassure your child they won't get in trouble or lose device privileges if they come to you after encountering something scary or uncomfortable online. Establish a central charging station outside bedrooms at night to encourage safe, restful habits.

• October 8th: Volleyball - 8th vs. Zachary; 7th @ Zachary (5:00)
• No School Oct. 9th, 12th, 13th
• October 13th - Cross Country Meet of Champions - Make up date
• October 15th: Band Concert @ Brennan (6:00)
• October 15th-16th: Volleyball Tourn. - TBD
• October 16th: 6th Grade Dance (4:15-6:00)

Free Flu Vaccines for the Community! NISD is teaming up with University Health System (UHS) again for the annual citywide drive-thru Flu Drives.

Saturday, October 10 - Farris Athletic Complex from 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Saturday, November 14th - Gus Stadium from 8 a.m-12 p.m.

Registration is required and is open today.

Open to everyone ages 6 months and older.

Register for Oct.10 at Farris - https://www.universityhealth.com/events...

Register for Nov.14 at Gus - https://www.universityhealth.com/events..

Help us keep our NISD families and community healthy this flu season!

Attached is the 2026-2027 Bell Schedule. Please assist us with ensuring that your student in here on time and present daily. We look forward to supporting you in this school year.

- Attendance Matters

Standard Response Protocol provides common language with local law enforcement agencies in the event of a potential threat.

As we begin this 26-27 school year, please have conversations with your students about the importance of on campus reporting. If your student "See's Something", please encourage them to "Say Something".