Trail Blazer Bulletin April 27-May1

This week is a shortened week for students, with Thursday being a Professional Learning Day for staff and Friday being a staff and student holiday. I hope that you take some time to enjoy the time off with your families and that students come back rested and ready to tackle the last few weeks of school.

SENIORS

Seniors will return their Chromebooks in the library on May 14 and May 15. Students must return both the Chromebook and the correct charger. We cannot accept teacher cords or off-brand chargers; it must be a Dell brand 65W charger. Before returning the device, students should remove any personal stickers, but they should not remove FISD barcode labels or numbers. If a senior needs to purchase a replacement charger or if their Chromebook is damaged, they must contact Ms. Serna by May 11 so the fee ($20 for chargers) can be added to their account. Adding the fees and paying takes time, so don't wait!

When returning a Chromebook, students should only hand it directly to a staff member in the library who can issue a digital receipt. For seniors, any fees for missing equipment or damages must be paid by May 15 at 4:00 PM. If equipment is not returned or fees are not paid on time, graduation tickets may be withheld, and diplomas may be held until the account is cleared.

Seniors will also lose access to their FISD account, including HAC, Canvas, the student portal, and H Drive, shortly after graduation, though Google access will remain available until January 2027.

STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-11

Students in grades 9–11 should begin checking their Chromebooks now for issues such as missing keys, cracked screens, sound, camera, trackpad, power button, wireless connection, and charger. Any needed repairs should be reported in Incident IQ, and teachers can help students submit a ticket if needed.

Students who are returning to FISD next year should keep their Chromebook and charger, even if they are transferring to another FISD high school. However, families who are moving out of district must return the Chromebook and charger to the library by May 19, and they should be sure to hand it to a staff member who can issue a receipt. Families who decide to leave FISD over the summer will need to return Chromebooks and chargers to the administration building.

We invite all students and staff to wear a college shirt on Monday, May 4th to represent your favorite university or future home! Curious about where our seniors are headed? Stop by the Rotunda to see our special display featuring the college decisions of the Class of 2026. Our teachers are especially excited to see who will be joining their own alma maters—whether those schools are right here in Texas or across the country!

Distribution kicks off during lunch in the rotunda, so be sure to come on your assigned day and bring your student ID (or driver’s license). Grab your book, relive the memories, and start collecting those signatures!

Miss your day? You’ll need a Golden Ticket for pickup later. Limited extra copies will be available for $90—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Looking for a summer job? Look no further. Frisco Athletic Center is looking for some motivated, customer-oriented Trail Blazers to help support our wonderful community. Click on the link below to learn more.

Work at the FAC | Frisco, TX - Official Website

• Excused Absences: Students with an excused absence during a testing window will be permitted to complete a make-up exam the following week.

• Unexcused Absences: Please be aware that students with unexcused absences will not be permitted to make up the exam.

• Academic Impact: Failure to complete an EOY assessment can negatively impact a student’s GPA and may jeopardize their ability to receive full credit for the course.

🔗 Resources for Families

• Specific Assessment Details: For course-specific information, please review the Teacher/Course Q4 Assessment Plan.

• Planning Ahead: You can view the full 2025–2026 Academic Calendar here.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping your student stay focused as we finish the year strong

The 2026 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks in May: May 4–8 and May 11–15. AP students will receive an email with their AP exam room location and other testing details at least 24 hours before each exam. Students should check their school email regularly. Students with a morning exam must arrive on campus by 7:25 AM. Bus transportation will not be provided for AM exams. Students with an afternoon exam must bring a lunch from home as the cafeteria will not be open before the afternoon exam start time. Early testing or testing at times other than those published by College Board is not permitted under any circumstances. Late-testing dates are available if students cannot test during the first two weeks of May.

See the late-testing schedule.

We had a wonderful day celebrating our Top Ten students and the teachers who inspired them! These seniors represent the very best of our school, and we are so proud of the dedication they’ve shown. It was just as moving to recognize the teachers they selected—educators who have played such a significant role in helping them reach this milestone.

These Trail Blazers did an excellent job representing Lebanon Trail at the FISD Special Olympics. We cheered them on before they left in their own special sensory friendly send off and they were all smiles as they headed out. Their Best Buddies were by their side every step of the way, delivering encouragement and high fives as they earned their medals.

Lebanon Trail High School's Best Buddies chapter raised over $1,000 for the North Texas Friendship Walk. Astha Gupta, LT's Best Buddies chapter president, was honored with "North Texas Chapter President of the Year". Her dedication to increasing membership, raising awareness, and hosting inclusive events highlights her leadership and commitment to bringing the community together. We are so proud!!!

Let’s hear it for the Class of 2026! We are thrilled to announce that Teena and Abraham were officially crowned this year's LTHS Prom Queen and King. It was a night to remember as our seniors traded their backpacks for ballgowns and tuxedos. Teena and Abraham shared the spotlight with their fellow classmates, dancing the night away and celebrating the incredible journey of the Class of 2026. Congratulations to our King and Queen for representing LTHS with such spirit and style!

Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of our Lebanon Trail Theater department! Our talented cast and crew recently competed at the UIL Regional Theater Contest, and they are coming home with some major hardware.

🏆 LT Theater earned the prestigious Alternate to State spot, placing them among the top tier of performances in the region. Additionally, a huge shoutout to the students behind the scenes! Their precision and hard work secured the award for the Best Tech Crew execution of the night. While their competition season officially comes to a close, we couldn’t be prouder of our students and directors. They represented Lebanon Trail and FISD with immense talent, professionalism, and heart.

Congratulations to LT Baseball. With their win on Friday evening in front of a PACKED crowd on Community Night, the Trail Blazers Baseball Program completed their epic comeback to earn a spot in the playoffs for the 2nd time in program history! After starting their district season 2-6, Lebanon Trail rattled off 6 straight wins to clinch a spot at the table. It has been an incredible ride, and we aren't ready for it to be over, yet! So come out and support us as we take on Highland Park High School on Thursday at 7:30pm at Frisco Smothermon Field, Friday at 7:30pm at Highland Park, and Saturday (if necessary) at 12pm noon at Prosper Rock HIll HS

Congratulations to the LT Jazz Ensembles on their success at the 2026 Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Jazz Invitational this past weekend. Jazz Ensemble 2 placed 2nd in the Non-Varsity classification, and Jazz Ensemble 1 placed 3rd in the Varsity category among both 5A and 6A bands. Special congratulations to senior tenor saxophonist Jacob Molnar on being awarded Outstanding Performer of the entire festival.

Upcoming Events

Chamber Music Festival - Monday, May 4

Spring Band Concert - Wednesday, May 6

Spring Jazz Concert - Tuesday, May 12

Percussion Concert - Wednesday, May 13

Congrats to LT AcDec. Our Academic Decathlon students had a wonderful trip to Anaheim, CA this past week at the USAD Academic Decathlon Nationals Competition. At this prestigious competition, several students earned medals including:

Abish Kambala: 2nd Place Honors Literature, Music and Art. 3rd Place Honors Science.

Dhiya Viswanathan: 1st Place Scholastic Essay, 3rd Place Scholastic Science and Art

Nicholas Griffin: 3rd Place Honors Literature and Science

Jai Gautam Hari Baskar: 2nd Place Varsity Art

The students and Ms. Schattle and Mr. Lehrman) had an amazing time!

🎉Congratulations to Advaith Sridhar and Nitin Valayathil, on earning 🥈 2nd Place at the 2026 National STEM Honor Society PBL Showcase in the Engineering Division ⚙️🛠️! This is an incredible achievement on an international stage.

Their project, Mathematical Investment Decision and Analysis Strategy (M.I.D.A.S.), is an institutional-grade algorithmic engine for dynamic financial planning. Built in Java 💻, it integrates macroeconomic data, career modeling, and risk analysis to simulate real-world financial decision-making. After more than 150 hours of development and testing across 250 test cases, the team produced a sophisticated system that reflects both technical depth and practical application, endorsed by investment bankers from Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey.

This accomplishment highlights not only their technical expertise, but also their creativity, perseverance, and commitment to solving meaningful, real-world problems. We are incredibly proud of their success and look forward to seeing what they achieve next!

We invite you to explore their innovative project: M.I.D.A.S. – Video demonstration and Slide presentation.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news about our students’ performance on the National Spanish Exam (NSE)!

The NSE is a prestigious national assessment that has been offered since 1957 and is taken each year by 80,000–100,000 students across the United States. It provides students who are passionate about Spanish the opportunity to challenge themselves and see how their skills compare on a national level.

While the exam does not directly align with our district curriculum, our campus proudly offers it as an enrichment opportunity for students who want to extend their learning. In fact, LT is currently the only school in Frisco ISD that participates in the National Spanish Exam!

We are incredibly proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our students this year.

🥇 Gold Medal – Above the 95th Percentile

Level 3 : Daniela Villela & Diego Salazar

🥈 Silver Medal – 85th–94th Percentile

Level 1: Deylannis Lopez

Level 3: Neeharika Agarwal, Mahima Venkat & Danesh Ameresam

Level 4: Aarav Poddar, Raghav Pillai & Sanjay Vontala

🥉 Bronze Medal – 75th–84th Percentile

Level 1: Sahar Abdulmuttaleb & Pranavi Vattipalle

Level 3: Samarjai Rajeev, Matthew Gheno & Tanish Killedar

Level 4: Keshvi Jain & Ariana Contreras

🎖 Honorable Mention – 50th–74th Percentile

Level 1 – 4 students, Level 2 – 1 student, Level 3 – 14 students, Level 4 – 12 students

Every one of these students voluntarily took on the challenge of participating in this national exam. Their achievements reflect their dedication, curiosity, and commitment to growing in the Spanish language. ¡Felicidades a todos nuestros estudiantes! We could not be prouder of their hard work and accomplishments.

FISD Secondary Summer School registration opens April 2nd!

See full details HERE!

Secondary Summer School Informational Webinars

For more details about Secondary Summer School, please register for one of the Secondary Summer School webinars below:

High School Summer School - Credit Recovery or Advancement Informational Webinar

May 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. - Register

The Small World Scholarship is a full scholarship for two years covering tuition, books, and other related fees up to a total of $4,500 ($1,125 per semester) for students attending Collin College or Collin College Technical School. Apply by Friday, May 1, 2026.

Are you a current High School student, enrolled in Dual Credit Courses with Collin College? Apply for the Dual Credit Scholarship!

The Collin College Foundation offers scholarships to high school students currently enrolled in the Collin College Dual Credit Program. To qualify for the Dual Credit Scholarship, applicants must meet the following general criteria:

• Current High School Student

• Dual Credit student in FALL 2026

• Taking a minimum of 6 credit hours of Dual Credit classes with Collin College each semester

Apply here by May 3rd, 2026!

If you are planning to take a Summer Correspondence Course through Texas Tech K-12 or UT High School, follow this link for more information; forms to complete, dates, and deadlines.

If you have questions, please stop by the Counseling Office.

Seniors help us celebrate you by completing this form to let us know your college plans.

Jostens was here on Monday to deliver cap and gown orders that were placed before the February deadline. If you were absent on that day, please stop by the front office to see Mrs. Springer to pick up your order. Please be sure to bring your Student ID!

The Group Order Discount deadline has passed, but you can still order! Any orders placed at this time will be shipped directly to your home. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

Bright Academy Welcomes Back the Class of 2026

Dear Bright Academy Class of 2026,

It is with great pride and excitement that we invite you back home to Bright Academy for a special Senior Walk Celebration in your honor.

As you prepare to graduate and step into your next chapter, we would love to celebrate this full-circle moment with you right where your journey began.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration as we honor the Class of 2026 and the legacy you leave behind.

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Are you Senior and planning to attend Collin College in the Fall? If this is you, check out the “With Love It’s a Small World Scholarship. Application Link: Scholarship — With Love It's A Small World Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Class of 2026 yard signs have arrived! Please stop by the front of the school to pick on up (and metal stake if needed).

Lebanon Trail PTSA Website

We are excited and proud to announce a wonderful partnership between WETA and Lebanon Trail High School! Parent Teacher Student Association.

WETA, an organization with a heart dedicated to empowering women and girls, has generously donated menstrual hygiene kits to our school community. Each kit includes sanitary pads, body wash, and deodorant — thoughtfully assembled to support the health, dignity, and confidence of our young women.

This partnership is a true reflection of what it means to invest in the next generation. When we come together with a shared purpose, we can make a real and lasting difference in the lives of our girls.

Families who may benefit from these kits are warmly encouraged to contact the school office. Every inquiry will be handled with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Thank you WETA for your generous donation and support to LTHS PTSA.

All Frisco ISD high schools will operate on a modified half-day schedule during the final three days of the school year.

Wednesday, May 20 – Friday, May 22
School hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*More specific details will be shared as we get closer to the final weeks

Every instructional day counts. Unlike in recent years, student grades and assessments will now be collected through the very last week of school. The final instructional day of the 2025-2026 school year is on May 22, 2026. We know that families often plan trips in advance, but please avoid scheduling family travel before that date, as absences can affect learning and final grades.

You can review the 2025-2026 academic calendar here. Thank you for helping your student finish the year strong!

We encourage you to use this form to nominate a teacher or staff member who you believe deserves special recognition for their contributions. I look forward to sharing your “Staff Shout Outs” with the LT staff.