Trail Blazer Bulletin October 6-10

Please remember that this week and next week will be shortened weeks for your students with Friday being a Professional Learning day for staff, and the following Monday & Tuesday being a staff & student holidays. Enjoy the extended weekend! Take time to rest, recharge, and come back ready to finish October strong.

We are coming up to the end of the first nine weeks of the school year. Students, please make sure that you are aware of all of your upcoming deadlines for coursework as the last day for coursework this quarter is this Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Students please ensure that you are utilizing ALL remediation opportunities, seeking out your teachers for help, and maximizing tutorials during Trail Blazer Time, and morning and afternoon tutorials.

The end of the first quarter is also the next UIL eligibility check where UIL eligibility can be regained if students are now passing all of their classes and UIL eligibility can also be lost at this check point. For any UIL eligibility questions, please reach out to your coach/sponsor.

All absences, excused and unexcused, count toward the state’s compulsory attendance law. When a student's attendance rate drops below 90%, the student may earn credit for the class or a final grade by completing a plan approved by the principal. All absences can easily be submitted in the form at the top of our campus website. Learn more about the attendance policy.

Always submit a note within 3 days of an absence (doctor or parent note). Unexcused absences can lead to truancy actions, including letters, meetings, or court involvement.

Use the "Report an Absence" function on the Lebanon Trail website.

Guidance and Counseling has teamed up with the Secondary ELAR department to support Fentanyl Awareness Month in October. During Red Ribbon week, students will participate in a lesson during advisory to learn about substance abuse. In addition, students in grades 6-12 will write about various topics related to substance abuse and be provided resources to bring awareness around Fentanyl. The writing prompts will be completed in English classes for all grade levels 6 -12, including GT, and AP.

Sora, the online reading platform and app, is back! It's up and running for student and staff use with new updates that provide more options for parents. We are excited to get this resource back into the hands of students—it's a heavily used resource for eBooks and audiobooks.

Jostens was here today to visit with your student about their Class Ring! We thought you would appreciate having a copy of what was handed out during their assembly. Please be aware that the best pricing will be in effect until the deadline noted on the flyer. There is a virtual ring sizer provided (see flyer) but Jostens has also left physical sizers in our front reception office. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

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Details can be found @ https://www.friscoisd.org/departments/health-services/routine-health-services-consent Senate Bill 12, which became effective law on September 1, 2025 requires school districts to seek parental consent from parents for health services provided to students. After receiving clarification from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), school districts can seek parental consent under Senate Bill 12 through a selective opt-out option. This means that moving forward, parental consent for routine services is presumed unless a parent chooses to opt-out of a particular routine health services offered by the school district. Parents can view their consent status for Physical Health Services and Mental Health Services in the Home Access Center. Access the HAC Help page. Please reach out to ISRegistration@friscoisd.org if you have any questions about how to view the status.

...in a nutshell, moving forward, parental consent for routine services is presumed unless a parent chooses to opt-out of a particular routine health service offered by the school district.

Are you interested in a CTEC Program? Get your questions answered and have fun with this Interactive Open House on October 7, 2026.

Our Swim & Dive Team Store is up and running! Please check out our store and support our swim and dive team. The team worked hard to develop some new designs offered on a variety of items. We have everything from hats to sweatpants and joggers to shirts, polos AND pajama pants for pajama days!

https://friscosportstx.chipply.com/Lebanontrailswimteam2025/?action=viewall

PSAT/NMSQT results for 10th and 11th graders who took the exam on October 1, 2025, will be available online beginning Thursday, October 23rd at 5pm. Testers will receive a detailed email from our Campus Testing Facilitator on October 23, with directions on how to view PSAT/NMSQT scores through the student’s College Board account.

Questions about PSAT Scores? Contact Lauren Phillips at PhillipsL@friscoisd.org

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

AP exam payment for full year and fall semester AP courses is now open, and the deadline to pay is October 31. (Note: This date is prior to the date given by College Board, but due to the volume of testing and processing time, this date is the final deadline for all FISD students.)

Payment can be made online through Online School Fees. Payment finalizes the student’s AP exam registration.

Registration and payment for spring semester AP courses (Economics & Government) will be available in January 2026.

Students may request a full refund until October 31, 2025. After this date, AP Exam cancellations and refund requests must be made by February 6, 2026, and will incur a $50 fee. All refund/credit requests must be emailed to Lauren Phillips.

For more information about AP Exams, go to FISD Advanced Academics.

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

We will administer the Digital Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to interested students on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Students can register by clicking the link below. Registration ends on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Registration Link: LTHS ASVAB

Who:10th, 11th, and 12th grade

What: ASVAB Test

Why: Measures ability for military & civil careers, match with suitable jobs, explore post-high schools

Test Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 (B Day)

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ASVAB Parent Flyer

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

All pre-sale tickets will be online beginning Monday @ 10:00 am

• Advanced Ticket prices will be $4.00 for students, and $6.00 for adults through the App or online.

• 3:00 pm the day of the game, ticket sales will increase to $10.00 (plus additional convenience fees)

• Tickets can be purchased on the Frisco ISD website (tickets.friscoisd.org) or by credit card at the gate.

• THERE WILL BE NO CASH SALES

Click here to access the Frisco ISD website to purchase tickets online

Fans can additionally download the free Home Town Fan App on their mobile phone for redeeming tickets and entry into the venue. The app is available in both Apple App Store and Google Play.

Frisco ISD Facility Guidelines

• No outside food/drink allowed

• Concessions will be available

• FISD Bag Policy

A huge round of applause and congratulations to the Trail Blazer Band for their stunning performance at the 2025 McKinney Marching Invitation this past Saturday. Our Trail Blazer Band dominated both preliminary and final rounds, earning an impressive array of awards:

• Prelims: Outstanding Visual, Outstanding Percussion, and 1st Place Overall.

• Finals: Outstanding Visual and the ultimate title—1st Place Overall - Grand Champion!

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We are extremely proud of our students and the Band Directors, and we are thrilled to continue cheering them on as they continue working on the show.

Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming Court & our Homecoming Queen Bianca Knight and Homecoming King Cameryn Jenkins.

From the dress-up-themed days, to the HOCO tailgate and our Texas “mum” days we had so much fun watching our students show their Trail Blazer school spirit this past week.

Congratulations to these Trail Blazer Band students on their selection to the 2025 TMEA Region 24 Jazz Ensembles! Good luck to those who are advancing to Area.

Congratulations to Trail Blazer Varsity Tennis for their impressive and hard fought win over the Independence Knights. Shout out to Maika and Ayanda, who both came up big in the girls singles. Shout out to Atharva and Raghav our MVP and Match Ball Winners. The TRail BLazers move to 6-1 in District Play, with only one close loss to the two-time defending State Champions. Good luck Trail Blazer Tennis as you head into playoffs with the first round against the Reedy Lions.

CoServ scholarship opportunities:

• 7- $5,000 Scholarships (for current high school seniors) who plan on attending a college, university, or trade/vocational school) for the 2026-2027 Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Sessions

• 5 scholarships to attend the Youth Leadership Tour to Austin, Texas then Washington DC (for current high school juniors)

Applications are now open: For Students - CoServ.com

Calling all seniors! Texas Free College Application Week is happening October 13–19, 2025. During this week, Texas public colleges and universities will waive all application fees for Texas residents, including first-year applicants and transfer students applying through the ApplyTexas applicant portal. Don’t miss this great opportunity—be ready to get your application in by October 19!

Seniors and senior parents, do you have questions regarding the FAFSA and Financial Aid? Join Bethany from Going Merry for a financial aid webinar on October 22nd at 6:00 PM or October 29th at 5:30 PM. Registration is required and there are limited spots.

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 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.