LHS Counselor Newsletter
Spring Issue (March-April 2026)
Spring is approaching!
Spring Break: March 16-20
March has begun and soon students will be wrapping up the third nine weeks with midterms on March 12th and 13th. From this point on, things will be happening fast as we begin the last nine weeks of the school year. Spring is also a time when testing season begins with Senior TSI testing/STAAR EOC/and AP testing soon after. With all this testing, students may show signs of anxiety and stress. The counselors know this is a stressful time of year and we are here to support them in any way possible. Let's keep focused so we can end the year successfully.
4th Nine Weeks begins Monday, March 23rd
Be sure to check Skyward on Monday morning (March 23rd) for any changes to your schedule for the 4th 9 weeks.
Dual Credit Forms Due ASAP!
Please make sure you have turned in your dual credit registration forms to Ms. Lewis in room F207 as soon as possible if you want to be registered for dual credit classes this summer or next school year. Final due date is Friday, March 13th.
Senior Honors Night
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Seniors--if you have received a scholarship for a college or trade school, please scan the QR code/complete google form (https://bit.ly/LHS26SHN) to report all scholarships offered. Submissions due by April 17th, 2026.
Student Job Fair
@LHS Tuesday, March 31st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
An opportunity for students to speak to potential future employers for summer jobs or part-time to full-time positions after high school. More information will be available soon regarding this event.
Spring Wellness Expo
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
During student lunches
LISD VLA 2025 Summer Learning Session Dates/Registration
VLA summer registration will open March 23rd after spring break! 😀 Please see your counselor for more details if you are interested.
Seniors and Financial Aid for Postsecondary Options (College & Trade School)
Creating your Student Aid account for FAFSA
LHS Scholarship Help Hub
Get individualized free help with searching for scholarships through this unique scholarship assistance program with the Scholarship Informer Gabrielle McCormick. Sign up today!
Loom Registration Walkthrough Link (video that explains how to set up a student account)
Updated Testing Dates for Juniors and Seniors
March 2026
Tuesday, March 24th -Friday, March 27th ---TSI Testing (seniors only)
April 2026
Tuesday, April 14th English I STAAR EOC
Wednesday, April 15th English II STAAR EOC
Thursday, April 16th Biology STAAR EOC
Friday, April 17th Makeups for English I, II, & Biology
Tuesday, April 21st Algebra I STAAR EOC
Wednesday, April 22nd US History STAAR EOC (2 days)
Thursday, April 23rd US History STAAR EOC (2 days)
Friday, April 24th Makeups for Algebra I and US History STAAR EOC
Tuesday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 29th English 3 students TSI testing
Thursday, April 30th - Friday, May 1st --- Algebra 2 students TSI testing
May 2026
AP Testing
Monday, May 4th---Biology; Microeconomics (PM)
Tuesday, May 5th---US Government (PM)
Wednesday, May 6th---AP English Literature 12th (AM), AP Physics I (PM)
Thursday, May 7th--AP Physics II (AM), Statistics (PM)
Friday, May 8th---AP US History (AM), Macroeconomics (PM)
Monday, May 11th---AP Calculus AB/BC (AM)
Tuesday, May 12th---AP Precal (AM), AP Psychology (PM)
Wednesday, May 13th---AP English 3; AP German, Spanish Lit (PM)
Thursday, May 14th--Spanish Lang (AM)
Friday, May 15th---AP Env. Science (AM), AP Computer Science (PM)
Tuesday, May 5th College Prep English TSI
Thursday, May 14th College Prep Math TSI
Attention Senior March Grads!
Reminders before the semester ends...
1. Turn in any district technology with charger and cord (iPad, Chromebook, etc..)
2. Turn in any district-issued equipment (athletic uniforms, fine arts uniforms/equipment, etc.)
3. Make sure all accounts/fines are cleared (ex. cafeteria, library, parking, etc.)
If you have any further questions, please see your counselor or assistant principal.
Virtual College Tours & Information
Popular Texas university videos from The College Tour
You can also watch more videos from universities around the United States. 😀
LHS Counselors Win the CREST Leadership Award!
The LHS counselors received the CREST Leadership award for the third time at the Professional School Counselor Conference in Fort Worth, TX. The leadership designation is earned by receiving the CREST award for 3 prior years and winning the CREST Advocacy award two years ago. We are honored and humbled to serve our students, staff, and community.
LHS CREST AWARD Submission Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/qmsdtk
Helpful LHS Resources
Homepage LHS Counseling
Link to reoccurring Scholarships
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Victoria Tutt
Registrar Last names A-M
Email: tuttv@lisd.net
Registrar Last names N-Z
Email:
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Holly Spinks
Testing Coordinator
Email: spinksh@lisd.net
LHS Testing Webpage: https://www.lisd.net/Page/9335
SAT, ACT, AP TESTING,
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Faith Jurick
Community in Schools Site Coordinator
Email: jurickf@lisd.net
Transcript Request
Maria Ortiz
Lead Counselor, AVID/Dual Credit Counselor
Email: ortizm@lisd.net
Claudia Smith
Last Names A-CG
Email: smithclaudia@lisd.net
Guario Robles
Last Names CH-GA
Email: correaroblesg@lisd.net
Laurie Yvette St. Romain
Last Names GE-K
Email: stromainl@lisd.net
Jamie Pulpaneck
Last Names L-N
Email: pulpaneckj@lisd.net
Erin Somers
Last Names O-SAN
Email: somerse@lisd.net
Shaily Mosby
Last names SAO-Z
Email: mosbys@lisd.net
Debbie Lewis
College and Career Counseling
Email: lewisdl@lisd.net
JoAnn Mcrae
Student Assistance Counselor
Email: mcraej@lisd.net