April 2025
LISD Families,
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, I want to thank our families and community for the continued partnership and support you’ve shown throughout this school year.
We’re keeping a close eye on developments within the state legislature as lawmakers consider changes to school funding. The House and Senate are currently approaching funding proposals from very different perspectives, and the outcome remains uncertain. Yesterday House Bill 2 (HB2) passed in the House with a $395 maximum increase to Basic Allotment (BA). While it is estimated that $1,340 is needed to address inflationary costs, we greatly appreciate the House recognizing the need for an increase to the BA. As a reminder, the school funding bill passed in the Senate did not include an increase to the BA. We now wait to see how these different approaches will work out.
Also, late yesterday, the House passed its version of an Education Savings Account (ESA) bill which would send taxpayer dollars to private and homeschooled students. The Senate already passed their version of a bill similar to this, so now we wait to see how they will be combined.
On April 24, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is expected to release the 2023 A–F accountability ratings, which were delayed from last August due to legal action taken by several school districts after TEA redesigned the system. As currently structured, elementary and middle school ratings are based solely on standardized test performance. While we take state assessments seriously and use that data to guide instruction, LISD remains committed to a broader view of student success. We believe that a single test score cannot fully define the growth, potential, or achievements of our students. Our schools evaluate student needs and progress using a wide range of tools—including local assessments, feedback from teachers, and student and family input—because our students are so much more than a letter grade.
Thank you for your continued support of LISD, and for calling our district home.
Lori Rapp, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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Important Dates
April 18 | Student & Staff Holiday
April 21 | Public School Volunteer Week
April 22 | Early Voting Begins
April 22 | School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
April 23 | National Administrative Professional Day
April 29 | Early Voting Ends
May 2 | School Lunch Hero Day
May 3 | Election Day
May 5 | Teacher Appreciation Week
May 5 | Board Work Session
May 7 | School Nurse Day
May 12 | 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.
Board Meeting Recap
The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, April 14. Click HERE for the full recap.
Three LISD student athletes earn top rankings in the UIL State Wrestling Tournament.
Board Election | May 3
In May 2025, Single Member Districts 2 and 3, and At-Large Place 7 will be on the ballot. For more information, click HERE. Early voting for Denton County begins April 22, and ends April 29. Election Day is May 3. For early voting locations and details, click HERE.
The Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs will host a School Board Candidate Forum on April 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the LISD Administration Building, Entry A (1565 W Main St, Lewisville, TX 75067). This event gives our community a chance to hear directly from the individuals running to serve on the LISD Board of Trustees.
Board Spotlight | Dr. Staci Barker
"[It's] one of my favorite things about this district. We have so many opportunities, one might say limitless, for students to find their passion and excel at it." Read Dr. Barker's full spotlight HERE.
Personnel Appointment
LISD announced April 14 the appointment of Stephanie Lawson as the district’s new Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over for Rhonda Godbey, who recently announced her retirement after 35 years of service to public education. READ MORE
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. Read Dr. Rapp's recent editorial with the Cross Timbers Gazette HERE.
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.
Kinder & PreK Enrollment
Enroll your little learner for 2025-26 now to reserve your spot at your preferred campus! Visit LISD.net/earlychildhood for details and to start enrolling.
LISD's PreK in-person enrollment event will be held on May 6 and 7 at the LISD Administrative Center (Bolin Professional Building) to support families in the enrollment process. Visit LISD.net/prek for more information.
Campus Retirements | Legacy Events
The district has prioritized establishing Legacy Committees to help support and guide the community through the emotional process of closing school buildings. These dedicated committees, formed specifically for each campus identified for closure, are tasked with preserving and celebrating the rich history of LISD schools. Find additional information including commemorative event details and archived stories and images for each campus at LISD.net/leavingalegacy.
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.
Employee Awards
LISD Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp recently surprised the district's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year finalists. LISD Employee of the Year award finalists were also announced! Take a look at all our amazing teacher and staff finalists at LISD.net/awards.
Recognize SomeONE
Recognize SomeONE is ongoing the 2024-25 school year with with just a couple more weeks to recognize and celebrate our staff! This program gives our staff and community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our staff here at LISD. Visit LISD.net/Recognize to highlight a fellow staff member today!
Community Opportunities
Local businesses and programs frequently share non-school related handouts and promotional items for LISD students, families and the community. Visit the LISD website for discounts and information for a list of upcoming activities.
2017 Bond
Year Five Projects
Most of the projects from the 2017 bond are closed out, with the TECC-E addition and some items included in the TCHS multipurpose facility, press box replacement and fiber installation nearing completion. The following unplanned scope was completed with projects savings and/or interest earnings: ERRS at high schools; parking lots at Central Elementary and the Eastside Aquatics center; Degan Elementary change order; TCHS turf change order; DeLay Middle School change order; Fine Arts overages; inflation impacts to TCHS press box, multipurpose, & TECC-E addition; and new home side concession at TCHS stadium. Even after performing all additional projects, LISD is projected to have $13.5 million in remaining 2017 bond funds.
2023 Bond
Projects Substantially Complete
Many projects included in the first sale of the 2023 bond are nearing completion, including various flooring and casework, playground and shade structure, and marquee replacements. The track and field lighting is almost complete at all five high schools, and the Arbor Creek interior bleachers are done.
Projects in Progress
The architects for several 20-Year Life-Cycle, Maintenance and Repair (20 LCMR) and partial 20-Year LCMR projects have been selected and are now in the design phase, including Castle Hills Elementary, Central Elementary, Liberty Elementary, The Colony HS, Marcus HS, Creek Valley MS, and Durham MS.
Several other 20 LCMR projects are continuing, including Degan Elementary, Flower Mound HS, and Hebron HS. Several individual system upgrades are also in progress including roofing at Lamar MS and Old Settlers, electrical at Arbor Creek MS and Morningside Elementary, elevators at Arbor Creek MS and Huffines MS, and fire alarms at Lamar MS and LHS Harmon. Other projects currently in progress include the LHS Scene Shop addition, band lot renovation, and 99' wing renovations; the LHS Harmon Black Box renovation; LISD's new transportation center; and safety and security updates on doors, vestibules and other security systems.
Projects part of the second sale for the 2023 Bond are currently in the design phase and include the Coyote Ridge, Hebron Valley, Hicks, Flower Mound, Rockbrook, and Vickery Elementary 20-Year LCMR; LHS Killough 20-Year LCMR; renovations at Briarhill, McKamy, Forestwood and McAuliffe; shade structures at six campuses; flooring replacements at four campuses; the Timber Creek Elementary marquee and roof replacement; and the Hedrick MS playground. Many technology projects are also ongoing including updates to network and infrastructure; safety and security technology; staff and student device access; and enterprise applications.
2024 Bond
Projects In Progress and In Design
Architects for several projects part of the 2024 bond have been selected. Projects in progress and in the design phase include 20-Year LCMR projects for the Eastside Aquatics Center, the FMHS and HHS Stadium, HHS Baseball and Softball Facilities and HHS field house; new stadium scoreboards for FMHS, HHS, LHS, and TCHS; renovations at the Westside Aquatics Center; turf at three middle school game fields; turf at one practice per each of LISD's five high schools; track replacements at Forestwood, Shadow Ridge and LHS Harmon; Baseball and Softball field lighting upgrades and turf; the baseball and softball locker room addition at FMHS; locker room addition for MHS baseball; Baseball concessions and restrooms, boys track locker room 20-Year LCMR, and Indoor athletic center upgrades at LHS; TCHS Indoor athletic center upgrades; high school track replacements at FMHS, HHS, LHS and TCHS; and tennis court resurfacing at FMHS, MHS and TCHS.
The LISD community can expect to see construction taking place this summer at many facilities across the district. Follow along on our social media channels to stay up to date on project progress. For more information and details about projects included in LISD Bond propositions, visit LISD.net/bond.
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.