The Blazer Beat

North Lake Family,

Our 2025 Homecoming week has come to an end and we saw a record number of students participating and our teachers also got into the action. I’m happy to see how our campus traditions are growing and it culminated with our annual Staff v Students Basketball Game on Friday, October 2, 2025. The game was back and forth with the students jumping to a quick lead; however, our staff worked hard to make it a game. In the end, the students were victorious by a score of 32 - 15.

Also, during the past week, our students in STAAR-tested subjects took their common assessments to see where they are in the courses and the work they need to do to show mastery in their classes. Our staff looks over data weekly and the preliminary data we are seeing from the common assessments will help to guide our work going forward. These assessments help our teachers and students to target specific areas of need for our students in class and also in tutoring. Also, next week, all students will have completed their goal-setting sheets, which will be done in advisory and allow students to track their progress.

This coming week is a short week, with days off coming on Thursday, October 9th, and Friday, October 10th. These are the designated fair days for our students across Dallas ISD. Despite not having free tickets this year, students are offered a discounted ticket price at the link below. Have a great weekend and see you back for the short school week.

Sincerely,

Adrian Hernandez

Principal

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernandez2648

Familias de North Lake,

Nuestra semana de Bienvenida 2025 ha finalizado y hemos visto una participación récord de estudiantes, y nuestros profesores también se han sumado a la acción. Me alegra ver cómo las tradiciones de nuestro campus están creciendo, y culminó con nuestro partido anual de baloncesto entre el personal y los estudiantes el viernes 2 de octubre de 2025. El partido fue de ida y vuelta, con los estudiantes tomando ventaja rápidamente; sin embargo, nuestro personal se esforzó para que fuera un partido competitivo. Al final, los estudiantes obtuvieron la victoria por un marcador de 32 a 15.

Además, durante la semana pasada, nuestros estudiantes de las asignaturas que se someten a la prueba STAAR realizaron sus evaluaciones comunes para ver su progreso en los cursos y el trabajo que necesitan realizar para demostrar su dominio en sus clases. Nuestro personal revisa los datos semanalmente, y los datos preliminares que obtenemos de las evaluaciones comunes nos ayudarán a guiar nuestro trabajo futuro. Estas evaluaciones ayudan a nuestros profesores y estudiantes a identificar áreas específicas de necesidad para nuestros estudiantes, tanto en clase como en las tutorías. Además, la próxima semana, todos los estudiantes habrán completado sus hojas de establecimiento de metas, las cuales se entregarán en la sesión de asesoría y les permitirán seguir su progreso.

Esta semana es corta, con días libres el jueves 9 y el viernes 10 de octubre. Estos son los días de feria designados para nuestros estudiantes en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas. A pesar de que este año no hay entradas gratuitas, se ofrece a los estudiantes un precio reducido en el enlace de abajo. ¡Que tengan un buen fin de semana y nos vemos de regreso para la semana escolar corta!

Atentamente,

Adrián Hernández

Director

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernández2648

Thank you to the families that participated in our meetings this past Wednesday, September 24th. Please see the slide decks below for our presentations and the volunteer form for PTSA.

Busy week on campus with students studying for end of week tests and participating in the Homecoming Game.

October 6 - Oct 10

Monday, October 6, 2025 - A Day

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - B Day

March to the Polls: Voter Registration for Eligible Seniors

Campus Tutoring Day

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - A Day

Uniform Day

Thursday, October 9, 2025 - Holiday

No School

Friday, October 10, 2025 - Holiday

No School

Monday, October 13, 2025 - No School

North Lake ECHS Social Media

Instagram:

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X/Twitter: @NorthLake_ECHS

Facebook:

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Password resets will be handled by the student themselves (via calling tech support at (972) 925 - 5630) or by the classroom teacher they are with at the time. Instructions for resetting passwords can be found linked here which is also at the bottom of this Student password document.

Laptop repairs: Please familiarize yourself with the NEW process here students are asked to follow for laptop repairs, notifications, and pick-up. The blue wagon mentioned in the process is located in the front office in front of Mr. Matney’s workspace.

Please look over these videos to support you with TSIA ELAR and Math!

IMPORTANT! PLEASE REVIEW ROUTES.

Please review the routes below, a live link is also available. If you encounter any issues, please contact transportation first. 972-925-4287. Remember, buses can run behind schedule due to increased traffic.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuunwjN-sbEmHSFSN-Q6HG7WeMZGaOoPL0jACIWJ7xU/edit?gid=1532365375#gid=1532365375

This link also provides information on tracking your bus.

Tutoring buses arrive between 5:30 pm and 6 pm. Please make sure you have joined the North Lake Tutoring Buses Remind nlechbus so you are notified of your bus’s arrival.

We have created a family handbook that answers many of the questions you may have for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click on the link below to access the handbook.

Visit our Counseling website for additional resources and Information!

Parent Counseling Needs Assessment - Please complete today!

Register for an upcoming district Parent Training!

Happy October! We are excited to share important updates and reminders from the Counseling Department as we move into the second quarter of the school year.

💙 National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a campus, we are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for all students. Please keep an eye out for upcoming information on Anti-Bullying week!

As we approach the end of the first nine weeks, it’s a great time to reflect on your student’s progress and set goals for the next grading period. One of the most effective ways to support your student’s success is through consistent communication with teachers and school staff—please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Additionally, regular attendance is vital, and we encourage parents to monitor both attendance and grades in PowerSchool. Staying informed helps identify potential concerns early and provides an opportunity to support your student in developing strong study habits and accountability.

As always, the counseling team is here to support both students and families. Please feel free to contact us if you need assistance, resources, or guidance.

Please enjoy the September issue of the Blazer News!

Beginning on the first day of school (August 12, 2025), all students will be expected to adhere to the the North Lake Early College dress code and uniform policy.

Wednesday will be "Uniform Day" On Uniform Wednesdays, students are required to wear their ECHS uniform shirt, black slacks, khaki slacks or a skirt (no shorter than “finger-tip length” with arms in normal position, i.e., arms hanging naturally, as student is standing straight and upright).

Senior Only Uniform of grey slacks or Grey/Blue plaid skirt with the North Lake ECHS uniform shirt or Senior Shirt!

North Lake ECHS Uniform can be purchased at Levine's two locations or via their website https://levinesstores.com/collections/north-lake-early-college-high-school.

Students will be required to follow the North Lake Dress Code on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please see the image below which outlines the do's and don'ts.

All students will be required to have clear or mesh backpacks for the 25/26 school year, small personal non clear bags are allowed. Dallas ISD will provide all students with one free clear back from the school year. I would recommend the mesh bag as they are more durable for the year. If you require a backpack, you can pick up at open house or first day of school

Mesh/Clear Backpack examples - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+backpack&crid=21Z8OKVNB5ZZY&sprefix=Mesh+Bac%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-data-refreshed_1_8

Please review the bell schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. If changes occur due to testing or special events, parents and students will be notified ASAP.

The building is open from 7:15am - 4:15pm. Classes are from 8:00 am - 3:20pm. Note that tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:45pm.

Hello North Lake Families!

I have a few quick ASP updates for you!

Metrics

· Applications: 22.1% of our seniors have applied to affordable 4 year universities! Our seniors this year are incredibly driven, and many of them are applying to schools via early action and early decision. As we get closer to the EA/ED deadline (November 1st, 5th, 15th), this number should continue to rise!

· Dallas County Promise: 96.1% of our seniors have completed the DCP Path form! We have 3 students who have not completed their form. I will reach out to the students to get their forms completed asap!

· FAFSA: While the FAFSA does not officially open until this Wednesday, two of our students have completed the Beta version currently available on the FSA website! Once the FAFSA officially opens I will continue to update you on our progress.

Thank you for all of your continued support!

Remind Codes

Class of 2026

text @nlechs26 to the number 81010

Class of 2027

text @nlclass-27 to the number 81010

Class of 2028

text @nlech28 to the number 81010

Class of 2029

text @nlechs 2029 to the number 81010

NLECHS Parents

text @nleparents to the number 81010

North Lake ECHS Tutoring Buses

text @nlechsbus to the number 81010