Trail Blazer Bulletin March 9-13

Our campus will be closed next week for Spring Break from March 16 to March 20, 2026. Staff will not be monitoring email during this time. Coaches/Sponsors will communicate games/practices through their normal communication channels. We look forward to welcoming back students on March 23rd which will be an A-Day.

Additionally, please note that there will be No School for students on April 3rd and April 6th.

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

• 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.

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

Our semi-annual blood drive will be happening Wednesday, March 11th. Each donor will have the opportunity to donate one pint of blood which can save up to three lives, whether it be patients of nearby hospitals or victims of unfortunate disasters. Community members, teachers, and students are able to donate. Seniors who donate twice in their senior year (or have an adult donate for them) are eligible for a honor cord from Carter blood care.

CTRL+CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP!

Must be at least 16 years old to give blood. Students under the age of 17 require parental consent.

16 year old permission form

Save time by completing your health questionnaire (QuickScreen) before arriving to the blood drive. QuickScreen must be completed on the day of your donation.

Contact Amanda Mosier at mosiera@friscoisd.org for info.

Click for FAQs: Guidelines/qualifications

Are There Any Risks or Side Effects?

Sometimes people who donate blood notice a few minor side effects including feeling faint, lightheaded, dizzy, etc. due to the blood and fluid taken. However, these symptoms usually resolve quickly as your body immediately begins working to replace the lost fluid and red blood cells. There are steps you can take to improve your donation experience.

Before donation:

• Have a good night’s sleep the night before

• Eat healthy foods (avoid fatty foods like hamburgers, fries, ice cream)

• Drink EXTRA fluids in the days and morning leading up to your donation (drink an extra 16oz of water just before your appointment)

After donating it is important to:

• Sit and rest for a few minutes

• Drink lots of fluids

• Avoid strenuous physical activity such as hard workouts, heavy lifting, or athletics/games for the rest of the day

• Consume iron-rich foods (red meat, fish, poultry, beans, spinach, iron-fortified cereals, raisins, and more) to help your body replace the lost blood.

Lesson Mastery is an online course that reteaches the essential skills from the first nine weeks in many courses. The district has designed a real-time, grade recovery plan for students receiving a grade below 70 on their Q3 report card. Eligible courses are listed below. Students will participate in Lesson Mastery through Edgenuity. As a reminder, Lesson Mastery is student-driven for completion. Lesson mastery for Q3 is for grades 9-11 ONLY. Seniors will have a different opportunity through senior contracts from counseling.

What courses are offered?

Math: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebraic Reasoning, Algebra II, AQR, Precalculus, Statistics, Algebra I Adv, Geometry Adv, Algebra II Adv, Precalculus Adv

Science: Biology, Environmental Systems, Earth & Space Science, IPC, Chemistry, Physics, Biology Adv, Chemistry Adv

ELA: English I, English II, English III, English IV, English I Adv, English II Adv

Social Studies: World Geography, World History, US History, Government, Economics, Psychology, Sociology

Electives: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness, Health, Communication Applications (use with Prof Comm too), BIM, Money Matters, Dollars and Sense

What do students do?

All students will be enrolled by Friday, March 13th if they failed a Lesson Mastery eligible course for Q3 or received an incomplete. All students and parents will be notified about their course(s) via email, from Ms. Hill, by the end of the week. They'll login through Edgenuity in the Student Portal. Students need to complete their work by April 22nd. Students only get one attempt at the final exam, and they’ll do the exam in a proctored environment during Thursday Night Reflection or Saturday School. Their last opportunity to test is April 24th.

My child has not been enrolled in a Lesson Mastery course?

If your child has not been enrolled in a course by March 13th, but you think they should have been, please reach out to Rebecca Hill. Remember, Lesson Mastery is only available for the courses named above.

What can parents/guardians do?

Please encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity to improve their MP3 grades up to a 70. Lesson Mastery courses are asynchronous. The deadlines are firm, so make sure they are making progress weekly.

Campus Points of Contact for Lesson Mastery:

Rebecca Hall- hillre@friscoisd.org

The library is excited to launch our Read Around the World Reading Challenge! Students are invited to participate by reading one book set on each of the seven continents. It’s a fun way to explore different cultures, settings, and stories from around the world through reading.Participants can stop by the library to pick up a reading map to track the continents they’ve visited through books. As you complete books from each continent, you can mark them on your map and continue your journey around the globe. Whether you travel to the streets of Europe, the landscapes of Africa, or the cities of Asia through your reading, we hope you’ll join us for this global reading adventure. Please stop by the library to pick up your map and get started!

The Reading Challenge will start Monday, March 9th and last through the month of April.

Congratulations to LT Girls Soccer! With their win over Emerson, last week they have clinched their playoff spot! We are so proud of this team and cannot wait to cheer them on!

The Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) program allows students to explore careers through professional interviews, research, and mentorships with professionals across our community. The students pictured here are just a few of the Trail Blazers who embarked on this impressive journey, gaining real-world insight into fields they are passionate about while preparing for their futures.

Congratulations to LT Winter Guard on an amazing performance this weekend at Hebron High school. They claimed third place after moving up to their new classification this week!

Congratulations to all our All-State Musicians from Choir, Band, Choir and Orchestra for being recognized by the Frisco ISD School Board. Only 3% of the 72,000 student musicians who audition are selected. We are so proud of our outstanding Trail Blazers.

LT Track & Field Program is off to a great start! Congratulations to JV girls for their first place finish as a team and Varsity girls for their second place finish at the GISD Relays. Congratulations to both JV and Varsity boys who took 4th place as a team. Our Trail Blazers are busy breaking records and getting personal bests and we are so proud of them and excited to see how they continue to improve this season.

Congratulations to the following students for being accepted as delegates for the 2026 Boys State program.

Jake Malan

Jake Montee

Raghav Pillai

John Abraham

Vikram Palani

Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Sponsored by the American Legion, Frisco’s Post 178 selects only 20-25 11th-grade boys from across the city to attend the Boys State program in Austin. Selection for this program is highly competitive, and the population of students attending represents the top talent from across the state.

Ending the Silence for Families

Wednesday, March 11th - 6:00-7:00 PM - Virtual Presentation - RSVP here

Supporting Teens Experiencing School Avoidance & Anxiety

Wednesday, March 25th - 6:30-7:30 PM - Virtual Presentation - RSVP here

Join Frisco ISD and the Princeton Review for an engaging discussion on all things college admissions! Whether you're wondering if you should send your test scores, what to write in your essay, or how many activities to list on the Common App- bring your burning questions to "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About College Admissions but Felt Silly Asking."

Featuring Princeton Review's Editor-in-chief Rob Franek

Thursday, April 14, 2026

6:00-7:30 pm

Frisco ISD Admin. Building, 5515 Ohio Drive

Register here

The Midwest College Showcase (MCS) will host a College Fair for prospective students and parents on April 20, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. The in-person event will take place at the Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Preparatory Network in Dallas. The College Fair will begin with a program and will offer sessions as well as time to meet with representatives from all participating campuses.

When: April 20, 2026; 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Where: Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Preparatory Network (1718 Robert B Cullum Blvd, Dallas, TX 75210)

Who: Prospective college students and their families

Click Here to Register or visit https://midwestcollegeshowcase.org/upcoming-events/

Collin County Master Gardener Association Scholarship: This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Collin County who are interested in pursuing a degree in horticulture. Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Small World Scholarship is perfect for seniors who plan to stay local after graduation! This 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. Please see application for additional criteria and qualifications. Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026

Find more: Scholarships can be found in Xello tile in the Portal. Click on “Plans,” then “Scholarships.

2026 Patricia Nan Cash Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to FISD graduates who have earned their bachelor’s degree or will graduate in May 2026 and plan to attend medical school or enroll in a graduate-level nursing program. The 2026 award amount is $2,000. This scholarship is administered through the Frisco Education Foundation and is a one-time scholarship.

Application: 2026 Application Link

Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026

This come & go event is open to all FISD rising seniors (current 11th graders) and families and will showcase colleges from all over the nation!

Come get a jump start on senior year and visit with colleges from all over the nation!

Students and parents can register now! REGISTER HERE

(List of participating colleges will be shared later this semester!)

McKinney Prom Closet 2026 Shopping Days.

A FREE prom shopping experience for high school girls in our community. Last year, thanks to your support, 180 girls found their dream dresses at no cost!

✨ Students can now preview dresses and updates on our new social pages:
Instagram & Facebook – McKinney Prom Closet

📅 2026 Shopping Days
March 26 & 27 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
March 28 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
March 29 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Stonebridge United Methodist Church
👗 Free dresses, shoes & accessories
🎓 Open to all high school girls (student must be present)

St. Andrew's Prom Closet is coming soon!

Young ladies may attend by appointment and get a free dress, shoes, purse and jewelry! We have well over 4500 dresses from size 0-30. The 2nd week of the event has lots of open shopping times- including the last Saturday.

Sign up for an appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA9A82BABF4CF8-60497247-2026#/

For any questions, please contact: promclosetoutreach2@gmail.com

• Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF): SSF empowers the next generation of leaders in STEM. Students explore diverse STEM fields and career pathways while learning from 50+ mentors from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. The program requires a flexible 10–15 hours per week, allowing students to attend alongside other summer commitments.

• Summit Research Scholars (SRS): SRS equips students with the tools to conduct original research, covering essential research methods and technical skills. At the end of the program, students complete a Research Capstone and practice applying their skills to solve real-world problems.

Applications for Summer 2026 programs are now open. Admissions are rolling, and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information, please visit www.summiteducation.org.

Prom will be on April 25th at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star.

Prom tickets are now available for purchase on Online School Fees. Tickets can be purchased for $100. Guest fees (for Non-LTHS or Underclassmen guests) will not be added to your Online School Fees account until the guest form is complete and approved by an Administrator.

LTHS Prom Guest Form (student must be logged into your school email account to access this form).

All prom guests must be a high school student and/or 20 years of age or younger at the time of the dance. High school students must be in good standing at their campuses. Middle school students are NOT allowed. All guests MUST have either a school ID or driver’s license (if not in school) and be verified at the door.

**All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door**

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

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.