May 2025

LISD Families,

As we enter the last week of the 2024-25 school year, we are looking forward to the upcoming graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2025 which will be held at The Star in Frisco. We know this is an important milestone for families and students and we are proud to be a part of this special moment each year as we celebrate our graduating seniors.

I want to express my thanks and appreciation for how our community has answered the call to help us retain our great staff through sharing your appreciation of our staff through our Recognize SomeONE program. When we first started this program in 2023, we had 5,000 submissions, we now have for this school year over 10,000 submissions recognizing the hard work and dedication of our over 6,000 staff members.

As I shared with you earlier this week in our Action Alert, the Texas Senate released their version of School Funding (Committee Substitute House Bill 2 (CSHB 2)), which made significant changes to the version of this bill that passed in the Texas House of Representatives. With inflationary costs at an all time high, the Basic Allotment is critical to addressing rising costs, staff pay, and reducing our recapture payment. When the Basic Allotment is increased, more of our property taxes stay here locally rather than being paid back to the state in the form of a recapture payment. It is not too late to contact your Senate and House representatives regarding school funding and the importance of an increase to the Basic Allotment.

In this month’s newsletter, you will find some preview information for the 2025-26 school year, updates about our bond program projects and so much more. Thank you again to our voters for your support of the 2023 and 2024 Bond Referendums.

In last month’s newsletter, I shared a link to an input opportunity for our community to let us know the top two reasons you choose LISD for your child’s education. I’ve included that link again in today’s message for you to submit if you haven’t done so already. Your feedback is critical as we make plans for the future of our district.

If you're visiting Grandscape in the coming days, keep an eye out for LISD on the big screen! Thanks to a generous partnership with Grandscape—who also sponsors our graduation ceremonies—we were given this opportunity at no cost. We’re thankful for their continued support of our students and schools.

I want to wish all of you a great summer and we will look forward to seeing everyONE when we return for the 2025-26 school year.

Let’s finish this year strong as ONE LISD. Thank you for being part of the LISD family.

Lori Rapp, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Follow along with me:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LISD.net/superintendent

Important Dates

May 18 | Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day

May 23 | Student Early Release

May 26 | Student & Staff Holiday

June 2 | Board Work Session

June 9 | Board Meeting

To view the 2024-25 and 2025-26 LISD Academic Calendar visit LISD.net/cal. For school hours, including early release times, visit LISD.net/hours.

Summer Hours

Beginning the week of May 26, the district hours will be Monday -Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. District and campus offices will be closed on Fridays. Regular hours will resume the week of July 28, 2025.

Thank you to everyone who already submitted our latest community input opportunity. If you haven't shared your feedback already, we want to know... What are the top TWO reasons you choose LISD for your child's education? Use the button below to submit your feedback.

SUBMIT FEEDBACK

Board Meeting Recap

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, May 12. Click HERE for the full recap.

Students from Valley Ridge STEM Academy led the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge.

Board Election Results

LISD voters elected Dr. Sheila Taylor for At-Large Place 7 on May 3. Jenny Proznik and Katherine Sells ran unopposed and were elected for Single-Member Place 3 and Single-Members Place 2, respectively. Results were made official at the May 12 board meeting, and Jamie Riggle, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees, administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board members at Monday’s meeting.

At Monday's Board meeting, the Board also elected officers for the 2025-26 school year. Jenny Proznik was elected Board President, Katherine Sells was elected Board Vice President, and Dr. Sheila Taylor was elected Board Secretary.

Personnel Appointments

LISD announced May 12 several campus principal appointments. Keep reading for details. Congratulations to these great leaders!

This spring, the families, staff and communities at B.B. Owen, Creekside, Garden Ridge, Highland Village, and Polser Elementary Schools gathered to celebrate the lasting legacy of each campus. We honored their impact with events filled with gratitude and reflection, and we thank the families, staff, and alumni who helped us celebrate. SEE PHOTOS

Several campuses who are set to welcome students for the 2025-26 school year from B.B. Owen, Creekside, Garden Ridge, Highland Village, and Polser Elementary Schools hosted students at their newly zoned campus for opportunities to meet friends, get familiar with their new campus, and connect with teachers ahead of the summer break. Visit LISD's Facebook page to see photos from the visits.

Parent Notes

We appreciate your help in working through changes on attendance policies for next year. We know that school attendance is linked to higher student achievement, math and literacy proficiency, graduating on time, and increased student engagement. We are returning to the system we had prior to COVID, distinguishing parent notes and pre-planned trip absences.

For this coming school year, there will be 5 absences allowed with a parent note for any reason. For pre-planned trips or outside school activity absences, parents will have 5 additional absences and will need to complete a pre-planned absence form. We will provide more information with back to school resources on how to access the pre-planned absence form.

As an important reminder, absences with a doctor’s note, received within three days, are excused and do not count towards the parent note or pre-planned absence count. We also understand that extenuating circumstances can happen and we will work to partner with you on those types of situations. It is our hope that this approach balances flexibility with maintaining a consistent learning environment. We will continue to advocate for change at the state level for a school finance formula that is based on enrollment and not on attendance.

Clear Bag Policy (Athletic Venues Only)

Starting for the 2025-26 athletics season, fans attending events in LISD stadiums and arenas will be required to use clear bags for personal belongings. All bags are subject to inspection prior to entry regardless of size or type. Details

Weapon Detection Scanners

We are grateful to our voters whose support of the 2023 Bond referendum is helping to make safety and security improvements throughout the district. This fall when students return to school, weapon detection scanners will be implemented at all of our high school campuses. These scanners use advanced, non-invasive technology to quickly screen for items that would pose a threat to our campuses, while allowing students and staff to move efficiently through entry points. The scanners will be placed at student entry points during normal arrival and dismissal times during the school day, and at some major athletics and fine arts events throughout the school year. They will be monitored by trained personnel to ensure a quick and smooth process. We will provide more information on these scanners in Back-to-School information in late July 2025.

Transportation Services

When the current contract with our current provider Texas Central ends on July 31, 2025, Lewisville ISD will begin taking over transportation/bussing operations for the district. We have made the decision to not continue with a contract provider as we are working to improve efficiency, quality of service, and mitigate cost increases for the district. We appreciate your patience with the transportation and bus services this school year, as we know we have experienced many challenges. We are currently in the process of establishing a transportation department and hiring staff for the new transportation services we will oversee. We will provide more updates as we prepare to come back for next school year.

Meal Price Changes

For the 2025–2026 school year, LISD will increase student and adult meal prices to align with federal guidelines and rising food service costs. This marks the first student lunch price increase since the 22-23 school year. Student breakfast and lunch prices will increase by $0.30, and adult meal prices will increase by $0.30 for breakfast and $0.20 for lunch. These adjustments help ensure compliance with USDA requirements and reflect the district’s efforts to maintain high-quality, sustainable meal services.

Texas School Funding: The Misleading Per-Student Average

When it comes to funding Texas public schools, one of the most commonly cited figures is the amount of money allocated “per student.” At first glance, this number seems straightforward—an easy way to understand how much funding our schools receive. However, this average is misleading and fails to reflect the reality of what school districts like Lewisville ISD actually receive to educate each child. Dr. Rapp recently went back to her The Colony High School roots for an UnRapped math lesson with LISD Board members on averages. WATCH the video below.

Contact Your Legislators

Find contact information and resources for how to communicate with our elected officials, and stay up to date with information we are sharing with our elected officials on our district webpage (LISD.net/legislative). Continue to follow our social media channels for further updates in the coming weeks.

For a deeper dive into school finance in LISD, visit our financial dashboard.

2025-26 Enrollment

PreK & Kinder | Ready. Set. ENROLL!

Help us spread the word that Pre-K and Kindergarten enrollment is happening NOW. Families of little learners can visit LISD.net/Kindergarten and LISD.net/PreK for all the information they need about qualification requirements and how to enroll for the 2025-26 school year.

In-Person Enrollment Event | July 7-9

Families of pre-k through 8th grade students can finish the enrollment process in person July 7, 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lewisville ISD administrative center. Visit LISD.net/enroll to start the enrollment process now.

Graduation | May 31 & June 1

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 graduates! Graduation times, dates, live streams, parking maps and clear bag policies are available at LISD.net/graduation. Use #LISDGrads or #LISDAlumni to share your photos at graduation!

Join Your Local PTA

Parent-teacher associations allow families and community members to get involved with their local schools by planning events, supporting teachers and raising funds for campus-related needs. Now is the perfect time to join your school’s PTA by clicking HERE. Looking for more ways to get involved? Visit LISD.net/Volunteer.

Back-to-School Fair | July 29

Lewisville ISD’s Back-to-School Fair is an annual event that provides thousands of students with free backpacks, supplies and resources to start the school year for families who need assistance. This year, the fair is set for Tuesday, July 29 at Hedrick Middle School. To volunteer, donate, or become a sponsor, visit LISD.net/BTSF.

Teacher & Employee of the Year Awards

LISD Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp, the LISD Board of Trustees, and sponsors recently surprised the district's 2024-25 Teacher and Employee of the Year winners. Take a look at all our amazing teacher and staff winners at LISD.net/awards, and WATCH the video below.

LISD 2025 Retirees

Thank you to our incredible retirees for the many years of dedication, passion, and service you’ve given to the LISD students, schools, and community. Your impact will be felt for generations, and your legacy is deeply appreciated. View this year's list of retirees HERE.

Service Year Pin Recipients

Earlier this school year, LISD staff members that have reached service milestone of 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years were recognized. These incredible individuals received their service year pins at the November 2024 Board Meeting and were celebrated by their peers and the LISD community. View this year's list of service year honorees HERE.

Summer Camps

Click HERE for a full list of LISD and non-LISD sponsored summer camp opportunities in Lewisville. The list includes camps for athletics, fine arts, academic enrichment and more.

Summer Resources

LISD is committed to providing support for our students, even when schools are out on break. Visit LISD.net/BreakResources for resources (like food, medical, mental health, etc.) through our community partners.

Summer Device Repair

The LISD Technology Repair Center is now open through Aug. 7, 2025 by appointment only. Any damaged or broken LISD device can be dropped off at the center for repairs. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and are limited daily. To schedule an appointment, please call the helpdesk at (972) 350-1833 and choose option 3. For more information, click HERE.

What to Expect | Summer 2025

Many projects are Board approved and slated for construction this summer while campuses are vacated for the break. Keep reading for what to expect.

20-Year Life Cycle, Maintenance & Repair Projects

Several campuses will receive updates as part of their 20-Year LCMR project, including Castle Hills, Central, Degan, & Liberty Elementary; Creek Valley & Durham Middle School; and Flower Mound, Hebron, and The Colony High Schools. Marcus High School will also be under construction for partial 20-Year LCMR projects. View the renderings below for a sneak peek at the completed projects.

Creek Valley Middle School Hallway

Marcus High School Library

Durham Middle School Cafeteria

FMHS Hallway

HHS Hallway

TCHS Library

FMHS & HHS Auditorium 20-Year LCMR

Athletics Projects

Some athletics facilities will receive updates as part of their 20-Year LCMR project, including the Eastside Aquatics Center, and the Flower Mound & Hebron High School football stadiums.Turf will be installed and stadium lighting will be replaced at FMHS, HHS, LHS, MHS, & TCHS Baseball fields and FMHS, HHS, LHS, & MHS softball fields. TCHS softball already has turf and new lighting installed. The stadium track will be replaced at FMHS, HHS, LHS, & TCHS; and the tennis court will be resurfaced at FMHS, MHS and TCHS. The stadium scoreboards will also be replaced at all five high school football stadiums.

General Maintenance & Repair Projects

Other projects happening this summer include door and hardware replacement at McAuliffe & Moringside Elementary, and Forestwood & Lamar Middle School; safety and security updates at vestibules districtwide; elevator renovations at Arbor Creek & Huffines Middle School; fire alarm upgrades at Lamar Middle School and LHS Harmon; renovations for an individual wing at Lewisville High School; and roof replacements at Old Settlers Elementary, Lamar Middle School, the LISD Welcome Center, and the Facility Services building, which will include HVAC.