Lassiter Ledger
Week of August 4th
A message from Principal Ibarra
Dear Lassiter Families,
Welcome back, Eagles, to the 2025-2026 school year at Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. Early College High School at El Centro!! We are so excited to welcome back both familiar faces and new ones as we kick off another year of learning, growth, and partnership. We hope you had a restful summer filled with fun and relaxation, and that you're feeling recharged and ready to tackle the academic year ahead. This year promises to be an incredible journey, and we're ready to help you reach new heights.
We are extremely proud of the Lassiter legacy and the dedication that has brought us to this new school year, and we're looking forward to seeing our students thrive as they pursue their goals. .As we embark on this new chapter, we encourage you to fully engage in your classes, embrace challenges, and make the most of every day.The entire faculty and staff are here to support you every step of the way, and we can't wait to see what you'll achieve this year!
Please take a moment to review this newsletter for important information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We are looking forward to a fantastic year of new achievements and unforgettable memories. We are honored to have you as part of our community, and we'll see you soon!
Let’s get ready to SOAR!
Respectfully,
Principal Ibarra
Lassiter ECHS
Welcome to the Eagles Lassiter Family!
Mr. James Wood, Assistant Principal
Office Number: (214) 860-2742
Ms. Paula Cortes, Counselor
Office Number: (972) 892-5892
Important Dates
- Saturday, August 9th: Mandatory 9th Grade Parent Meeting | 10 AM - 11 AM
- Saturday, August 9th: Schedule Pick-Up for ALL Grade Levels | 9AM - 11 AM
- See flyer below
- You can also access your schedule through PowerSchool
- Tuesday, August 12th: First Day of School
- 1st period begins promptly at 8:00 AM
- Monday, August 25th: Fall 2025 Semester Begins with Dallas College
- Make sure to check your advising report
- Questions? See your counselor
- Tuesday, August 26th: Meet the Teacher Night AND Mandatory Grade Level Parent Meetings | 4:40 PM - 7:00 PM
- See flyer below
9th Grade Parent Meeting & Schedule Pick-Up (All Grades)
🏫 ALL GRADES Schedule Pick-Up : 9 AM - 11 AM
Meet The Teacher Night & Grade Level Parent Meetings
🏫 Meet the Teacher Night: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📢 Mandatory Grade Level Parent Meetings:
- 10th Grade: 4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
- 11th Grade: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- 12th Grade: 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
Failure to attend mandatory parent meeting will result in no off campus lunch for a week.
First Day of School
- 9th grade students in dress code - purple polo
- ALL STUDENTS: Must have their ID badge on & on their purple lanyard
- First lanyard free, all others $3 replacement fee
- First ID badge free, all others $5 replacement fee
- All cell phones will be kept in your backpack all day.
- Cell phones will only allowed during off campus lunch
- Clear backpacks are not required at El Centro college, but if you would like a clear backpack we can provide you with one. Reach out to Ms. Alcantara, malcantara@dallasisd.org or (972) 749-2681.
📢🚨 LATE ARRIVAL STUDENTS📢🚨
All students with late arrival will need to arrive on campus at 10:30 AM for the first ten days of school; Tuesday, August 12 through Monday, August 25th. Upon arrival, students must check-in at the Lassiter front office with a staff member. Help spread the word to your friends!
📢🚨Failure to check-in will result in withdrawal from PowerSChool. 📢🚨
Enrollment
In order to best plan for next school year, we encourage you to complete your Enrollment/Registration online forms today! Just click the Enroll Here button below.
PLEASE COMPLETE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The video below will walk you through the steps if you need assistance. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Serrato at 214-860-2356 or via email at elserrato@dallasisd.org
School Supplies
See image for campus school supplies.
Please note that individual classroom supplies will be given out the first day of school.
Bell Schedule & A,B,C Calendar
House Bill 1481 : Cell Phones & Personal Devices
Dallas ISD is implementing a new requirement in compliance with House Bill 1481, a Texas law that prohibits the use of personal communication devices on campus during the instructional day.
Personal Communication Device means a cell phone, tablet, smartwatch, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication.
More infomatino to be shared soon on how Lassiter ECHS will implement the Cell Phone Law on campus.
Remind Information
LECHS uses the Remind app to send out important school updates, reminders, and announcements.
If you're not already receiving our messages, please sign up by joining the appropriate class code(s) below based on your student’s 2025–2026 grade level:
2029 - @lechs29s
2028 - @lechs28s
2027 - @lechs27s
2026- @lechs26s
Parent Remind Codes:
2029 - @lechs29p
2028 - @lechs28p
2027 - @lechs27p
2026 - @lechs26p
How to Join:
✅ Download the Remind app
OR
✅ Text the class code (e.g., @wbt2028) to 81010
OR
✅ Sign up at remind.com/join
Already joined last year?
No need to sign up again! We move students up automatically with their grade level, so your messages will continue without interruption.
Thank you for staying connected—we look forward to an amazing year ahead!
📣 Staying in the Loop
In addition to Remind, you’ll receive regular newsletters and email updates. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in PowerSchool.