Trail Blazer Bulletin Nov 17-21

FISD policy does NOT permit students to 'work ahead' or to get missed work from teachers prior to the planned absences. Students who remain enrolled, will receive the grade earned; a zero for the remaining grades will be assigned and upon return the student can work with teachers to get missing work submitted within a reasonable time frame and teachers can then submit a grade change form if applicable. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the teacher and turn in missing work or make up missed assessments upon return to campus.

Students who are considered truant (will have accrued more than ten unexcused absences for days or parts of days within a six-month period including the days that will be missed at the end of the year) will be subject to truancy prevention measures and the possibility of being referred to truancy court.

Students who fall below 75 % attendance in any course will be denied credit.

Each year, students in Frisco ISD may apply to transfer from their zoned campus to another Frisco ISD campus that is not closed or at capacity. The first transfer window for the 2026–27 school year will be open December 1–12, 2025.

New for 2026–27:

Transfers will be accepted into available campuses through 9th grade.

Families can visit the Student Transfers page on the district website for eligibility details, application links, and campus availability information.

Lebanon Trail families are invited and encouraged to fill out this short survey to gather feedback on their cafeteria experience at LT. Child Nutrition’s goal is to make the café experience more enjoyable and responsive to the needs of our school communities.

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!

This event is for middle school students and high school students who are interested in learning more about the NJROTC program at Lebanon Trail HS, and other post-secondary military or ROTC programs.

Military Academies, ROTC, & Recruiting Night

This event will showcase military academies, college ROTC programs, and military branches. Learn what it takes to join a US Military Academy and speak to representatives from various military branches to learn more about the leadership and post-secondary opportunities in these groups.

Rising 9th graders and current FISD high school students and parents are invited to come to learn about joining the FISD Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) program housed at Lebanon Trail High School.

View Participating Organizations: bit.ly/FISDMilitary2025

All FISD students classified as 11th grade are automatically registered to take the official SAT during the school day on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. There is no exam fee and students do NOT register for this exam through the College Board website. Students will receive exam details via email closer to the exam date. There is no make-up date for this exam.

How to Prepare:

SAT Digital Prep

Questions about the SAT on March 4, 2026 Contact Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org

Students who paid for a fall semester or full year AP Exam will receive exam-specific information through their school email in April.

For AP courses that begin in the spring semester, exam payment will be available in Online School Fees January 20 - February 6, 2026.

Students who did not pay for an AP exam OR are not enrolled in an AP course BUT want to take an AP Exam must contact Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org between January 20 and February 6, 2026, to have the $50 late fee and exam fee added to their OnlineSchoolFees account.

February 6, 2026 is the FINAL AP registration, payment, and refund request deadline for Frisco ISD. No exceptions!

For questions about AP Exam payment, please contact Campus Testing Facilitator Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org.

Due to the Government Shutdown the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) has been rescheduled. New Date: January 13, 2026

More Information to come.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Campus Testing Facilitator, Lauren Phillips, at phillipsl@friscoisd.org.

Congratulations to our Award Winning LT Band & Color Guard for an outstanding conclusion to their marching season! Your Trail Blazer band is fourth in the entire STATE! This trophy is more than just an award; it is a representation of the students' and directors' incredible dedication and hard work. It represents countless early morning practices, late-night competitions under the lights, perseverance through rain delays, and hour upon hour of practice in the Texas sun and 90-degree heat. To say we are proud of the Trail Blazer Band is an understatement.

We are so proud of Trail Blazers students and staff for representing us with amazing spirit and energy in the Frisco Parade this past Saturday..

Congratulations to LT Wrestling for bringing home some hardware from the Panther Invitational.

Special congratulations to: Elijah, Priscilla and Maria for bringing home the silver medals 🥈 🥈🥈 and Misha and JJ for bringing home the bronze medals 🥉🥉

The Lebanon Trail Academic Decathlon (AcDec) team had an outstanding showing at the Irving Scrimmage, securing 1st Place Medium Team Overall with a total score of 27,277.2! The team also earned the Overall Highest Team Award in four of the seven subject categories: Economics, Math, Science, Social Science

The following students ranked as top overall decathletes in their division:

• Dhiya Viswanathan: 1st Place Scholastic Overall

• Abish Kambala: 2nd Place Honors Overall

• TJ Dube: 4th Place Varsity Overall

• Kedar Vernekar: 5th Place Honors Overall

Additional congratulations to all the students who earned individual top subject medals! Abish Kambala and Dhiya Viswanathan led the charge with multiple 1st Place medals. 1st Place Medals Awarded to: Abish Kambala (Honors): Economics, Literature, Music, Science, Social Science, Dhiya Viswanathan (Scholastic): Economics, Literature, Social Science, Kedar Vernekar (Honors): Economics, Math & Diego Salazar Bonciu (Scholastic): Science

Signing Day represents a huge milestone for our student athletes. A huge shout out to our four students who solidified their commitments to their future endeavors.

Atihana Abadan will be continuing her academic and volleyball career at Dallas College Eastfield.

Kendall Drewry will be continuing her academic and softball career at Trinity Valley Community College.

Natalie Graves will be continuing her academic and volleyball career at Vernon College.

Layla Wilson will be continuing her academic and volleyball career at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Congratulations to Trail Blazer Swim & Dive for delivering a phenomenal performance at the highly competitive North Texas TISCA Invitational this past weekend! Every swimmer and relay team achieved impressive time drops or new personal best times, showcasing their hard work and dedication.

The girls' team was outstanding, with all three major relays advancing to the finals and earning a Top 16 finish: 200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay & 400 Free Relay. The 200 Medley Relay is now on School Record Watch, missing the 2020 record by less than half a second! The team has set a goal to break that record by the end of the season.

Additional shout outs to the following swimmers for their Top 16 placements: Hannah Bunion: 8th Place in the 50 Free (achieving a new personal best time) & 13th Place in the 100 Breast, and Anna Kim: 10th Place in the 100 Back (achieving a new personal best time)

Join us in congratulating the entire swim team on their success!

Congratulations to LT Choir on a brilliant and memorable performance at the TMEA Region 24 Choir Concert. The beautiful music and artistry was the result of countless hours of hard work, dedication and passion from every student elected.

Thank you to STUCO & NJROTC for hosting the Annual Veteran's Day Luncheon for our staff and community members who served in various branches of the military. We enjoyed treating and visiting with our veterans.

We are so very excited to offer this exclusive opportunity to our junior and senior students. Students, if you are undecided about college or you have already decided that you will not be starting off at a traditional four year university, please visit the Trade Fair on Thursday November 20th. Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to access the Trade Fair through one of their junior or senior level core classes or during Trail Blazer Time.

Our campus school support specialist is ready to provide personalized, hands-on support in securing assistance from community organizations or government agencies. Contact our campus counselor if you’d like help addressing needs related to mental health, food insecurity, medical and legal services, and much more.

Want to know about all the amazing programs offered in FISD? Join us in our Informative Webinars as we begin the conversations and course planning for the 2026-2027 school year.

Jostens was here yesterday to visit with seniors about their 2026 graduation cap & gown and other senior year items.

In order to receive the best pricing of the year, please be sure to order by the date printed on the information sheet. When you order by this date, you will be a part of the Group Order Discount and save a lot of stress rather than waiting until spring. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

Introducing the Class of 2026! It was a clear, cold, windy morning, last Monday, but that did not stop the Class of 2026 from showing up for one of our all time favorite LT Traditions. Every year, this picture captures more than just faces and bodies, but instead it captures possibilities. You can almost see it in their smiles - pride, anticipation and the first moment that it sinks in and becomes real- senior year is here. Here on the Trail, we are so proud of how far they have come and even more excited for where they are headed next! The future is calling, and the LT class of 2026 is ready to answer.

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

Want to show your appreciation for the work teachers do? Consider signing up to help PTSA pay for a meal for a teacher. Click here to donate a meal and thank a teacher. Please click here to volunteer to help at the Thanksgiving Feast.

Senior Bonfire Planning Committee Signup

Volunteer at Senior Bonfire Signup

It’s getting colder, and students must dress accordingly to protect themselves from the elements. Due to drills, planned and unplanned, students may be required to move outdoors for a period of time and should have appropriate clothing available for such instances. Please be mindful of this as you send your students to school.

Fellowship Church Frisco is excited to host their annual Hope for Our City event, a community outreach dedicated to supporting local families in need during the holiday season. For the past four years, they have partnered with Frisco coaches and principals to connect families with free groceries and essential supplies. This year, they are continuing that mission with a drive-thru event where families can receive food and household items completely free of charge.

📅 Date & Time: Sunday, November 23 | 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Location: Fellowship Church Frisco, 12277 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

To participate, families simply need to sign up using the QR code on the English/Spanish flyer.

Have a middle school student? On December 3rd at 6:00 pm, LTHS CTE Department will be hosting a Career & Technical Education night. Discover hands-on activities, meet our passionate instructors, and learn how our CTE programs can help your student explore future careers, develop valuable skills, and engage in real-world learning experiences. Families and students are welcome! Don’t miss this chance to see, try, and experience what CTE has to offer.

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.