Lion List

October 30, 2026

Welcome to a thrilling edition of the Lion List! 🕺💃🧟

This week has been spook-tacular! We’re highlighting talent lurking in the halls of CFE Fine Arts Academy, a frightfully fun Golf Tournament for a great cause, fang-tastic accomplishments by our musicians, performers, athletes, and so much more! So, creep reading for all the latest news in Lion Country.

Have a wonderful and safe three-day weekend, Lions! We’ll see you back refreshed, recharged, and ready to learn on Tuesday, November 3rd. #LockedInForLockhart

1.Something Talented is Lurking at Clear Fork this Halloweek

Our Clear Fork Fine Arts Academy Lions have a thrilling message to share this Halloweek! 🎃

This year marks the inaugural year of the Clear Fork Fine Arts Academy, giving students in grades 3–5 exciting opportunities to learn, grow, and explore their talents through music, art, theatre, and dance! And our Lions are already bringing their talents to life... with a little spooky flair! They’re proving that creativity is alive and well at CFE (unlike our zombie guests)!

A huge thank-you to our CFE Fine Arts teachers, Ms. Prine, Mr. Ochoa, and Ms. Botello, as well as Ms. Lawrence, Ms. Balog, Ms. Sifuentes, the LJHS Dance teams, and the CFE Fan Club for helping bring this exciting project to life!🔓✨🙌

We are so proud of our talented Lions and can't wait to see what they conjure up next! Keep those creative spirits alive!

And to all our Lions out there, have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃 #LockedInForLockhart #UnLockingPotential

2.Our Lion Community Drives Excellence at Annual Chip-In Tournament

On Wednesday, our community came together for The Education Foundation for Lockhart ISD’s annual Chip-In for Lockhart ISD Golf Tournament!

This beloved tradition does so much more than bring us all together. It helps raise thousands of dollars in teacher grants that support innovative ideas, hands-on learning, and meaningful classroom experiences for our Lions across the district!

A special thank-you to everyone who participated, sponsored, and supported this year’s tournament, and to The Education Foundation for continuing to invest in the success of our students. The incredible generosity of our community continues to inspire us, and we are truly grateful for your support in building a Legacy of Excellence across Lockhart ISD!

Thank you for being #LockedInForLockhart on the green and beyond!

3. LHS Choir has a Week of AMAZING Achievements

Lions Take the Stage at All-Region Choir Concert

A HUGE congratulations to our talented Lockhart High School Choir students who performed in last weekend’s 2026 TMEA Region 18 All-Region Choir Concert at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center!

These outstanding students earned their spots through a competitive audition process, joining talented singers from across the region for an incredible evening of music!

Please help us congratulate our LHS All-Region Choir members!

🎵 Allison Barahona

🎵 Kayla Colombo

🎵 Eva Feole

🎵 Luciana Vazquez

🎵 Brandon Bukowsky

🎵 Jackson Kloss

🎵 Elijah Oden

🎵 Julian Gallegos

🎵 Kason Krueger

🎵 Kevin Cervantes

🎵 Vincent Moreno

🎵 Edy Gutierrez-Chala

🎵 Mia Barahona

🎵 Dylan Schleicher

We are SO PROUD of these Lions for their hard work, dedication, and musical talent! A special thank you to our LHS Choir directors, Caitlyn Sani and George Sani, for their continued commitment to excellence, our students, and our growing choir program!

Vox Lux Does It Again

On Wednesday, our Vox Lux vocal ensemble competed in Performing America’s Capital City Clash Competition in Austin, Texas, earning a Superior Division One Rating, the highest possible score, for the fourth consecutive year! We are incredibly proud of our talented students and thankful to our outstanding Fine Arts faculty for #UnLockingPotential in our Lions.

Congratulations, Lions! Your talent and hard work continue to make Lockhart ISD proud!

A Special Night for our LHS Choir

Our Lions took the stage at ACL yesterday, sharing their talents and representing Lockhart ISD with excellence. We are incredibly grateful to Communities In Schools for including our students and providing an opportunity for them to shine! So proud of these Lions!

4. Our Special Olympians Hit the Lanes for a Day of Fun

On Monday morning, our athletes hit the lanes for a day of fun, friendly competition, connection, and unforgettable memories!

Our Special Olympics 18+ athletes joined athletes from Wimberley ISD and Dripping Springs ISD for a wonderful morning of bowling, camaraderie, and plenty of smiles. We love seeing our Lions build friendships, celebrate one another, and shine both on and off the lanes!

A big thank-you to Wimberley ISD and Dripping Springs ISD for joining us, and to our Special Services staff and families for their continued support of our Lions! #LockedInForLockhart

5. An Important Milestone: Seawillow Middle School’s Final Beam Raised

The final steel beam has been raised and placed at Seawillow Middle School, marking an important step toward welcoming our Lions to their new campus in Fall 2027!

To commemorate this moment, Board members, district leadership, community members, and our project partners at VLK and CORE construction had the opportunity to sign the final beam, leaving their mark on a campus that will serve generations of Lions to come.

Though this beam will soon be hidden behind the walls and ceilings of Seawillow Middle School, the names and messages it carries represent our collective vision and commitment to building a Legacy of Excellence!

We are so proud to see Seawillow taking shape and look forward to the countless memories, opportunities, and achievements that will soon fill its halls!

6. Spirit of 1.5

The Spirit of 1.5 is about living and celebrating exceeding expectations and fostering a deeply caring environment that grows everyone within Lockhart ISD. This spirit encompasses a heartfelt devotion to people, coupled with a relentless pursuit of excellence that consistently delivers impactful outcomes.

This week, we are excited to celebrate Javier Llamas from maintenance, Ciara Longmire from PCE, Joseph Grogan, Analynn Cooper, Cory Marx, Marla Mikolay, and Holly Ruggiere from LJHS, Miryan Jara from ABS, and Karrie Bales and Catherine Chavez from Central Office!

Javier Llamas

Javier has been a staple and important member of the Fine Arts community over the past 5 years. He serves as Truck Driver for the Roaring Lion Band and Color Guard, spending nights and weekends hauling their equipment across the state. What makes him essential and exceptional is his contributions as a tireless helper. He loads and unloads, moves equipment and materials on and off the field, collaborates with students, families and volunteers, strives to maintain the vehicles, and is a tireless supporter.

Ciara Longmire

Ms. Longmire consistently goes above and beyond for our PCE leaders. She provides exceptional academic support while offering engaging clubs tailored to our students' interests. Approaching every challenge with genuine heart and excellence, Ms. Longmire is a vital asset to Plum Creek, and we are so proud and fortunate to have her as our ACE Coordinator!

Joseph Grogan, Analynn Cooper, Cory Marx, Marla Mikolay, & Holly Ruggiere

I would like to commend the teachers and staff involved for their quick, decisive action in initiating the school’s emergency protocols during a medical emergency. Their professionalism, preparedness, and ability to respond swiftly helped facilitate a smooth and efficient response for arriving first responders and medical personnel. Their actions demonstrate the importance of emergency preparedness, teamwork, and remaining calm under pressure, and their efforts are sincerely appreciated. Thank you for putting student safety first and helping ensure a coordinated emergency response.

Miryan Jara

Mrs. Jara did an amazing job as the leader of the culture action team coordinating with staff and vendors to put on a wonderful Dia de los Muertos Fall Festival for the community. She put in countless hours outside of her classroom teacher duties to make sure everything was ready to go. We are blessed to have Mrs. Jara as part of our ABS family!

Karrie Bales & Catherine Chavez

Ms. Bales and Ms. Chavez have been instrumental in ensuring Lockhart ISD started this school year on the right foot! From helping ensure our campuses are safe and ready to welcome students, establishing and maintaining important procedures, supporting student registration, and working alongside campus teams to keep everything running smoothly, these two leaders play an essential role in setting our schools up for success. We are beyond thankful for their dedication and commitment to serving our district. They embody the Spirit of 1.5 each and every day by consistently going above and beyond for our students, staff, and the entire LISD community!

Do you know someone who exemplifies the Spirit of 1.5? Nominate them today by filling out this form!

Nominate a Leader for the Spirit of 1.5

7. Roaring Lion Band & Color Guard Make History

🦁💡LIGHT THE LION!! 💡🦁 The Lockhart High School Roaring Lion Band & Color Guard performed at the UIL Area Finals over the weekend! 🎉

After placing 7th in prelims, they are 5A Area finalists for the first time in program history! This exciting milestone comes during a year of record-high band enrollment, reflecting the continued growth of the program and the hard work of our students and directors.

We are incredibly proud of our Roaring Lion Band & Color Guard and everyone who continues to build on this program’s tradition. Let’s go, Lions!

8. Lady Lions Close the Season with Gusto & Celebration

Our Lady Lions closed their volleyball season in a spectacular way! They celebrated their final game of the season while honoring two incredible seniors who have left their mark on our program both on and off the court.

Peyton Johnson (#2) reached an incredible milestone of 1,200 career kills! Her hard work, determination, and offensive power have made her a force at the net!

Jordann "Shorty" Deutsch (#6) celebrated an amazing 300 career digs! Her effort, hustle, and dedication to keeping the ball alive have been such an important part of our team's success!

These milestones represent countless hours of hard work, commitment, and love for the game. We are so proud of our seniors and all of our Lady Lions for their accomplishments this season!

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9. Farm Bureau Insurance’s Students of the Month

Congratulations to April Rios and Karlee Scott, Farm Bureau Insurance’s Fine Arts and Ag Students of the Month!

These students, nominated by their teachers, exemplify dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence in their respective fields. They also embody our district values of #LockedOnExcellence, #LockHEARTForPeople, and #UnLockingPotential!

A big thank-you to Farm Bureau Insurance for recognizing and supporting our Lions and to their teachers for helping them shine!

Way to go, April and Karlee! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all you accomplish!

10. #LockhartLeading at 1st Annual Biliteracy Mini-Conference

Last Saturday was a great day of learning, collaboration, and connection at the 1st Annual Biliteracy Mini-Conference!

Lockhart ISD bilingual educators joined colleagues from Hays CISD and San Marcos CISD to share ideas, explore instructional strategies, and strengthen the work we’re doing to support our bilingual and dual language learners!

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who helped organize this event and to our incredible LISD biliteracy leaders for representing our district! Opportunities like these highlight the power of collaboration and our shared commitment to helping ALL students grow, succeed, and thrive in two languages!

11. Our Prelude Orchestra Shines at Fall Concert

On Wednesday evening, our Prelude Orchestra showcased incredible talent, hard work, and passion during their Fall Concert! We couldn't be prouder of our talented Lions and their dedication, bravery, and willingness to share their love of music with others.

A huge thank-you to our wonderful Fine Arts faculty for #UnLockingPotential in our young musicians and to our families who support, encourage, and celebrate our Lions every step of the way!

We look forward to hearing all they'll accomplish this year!

12. Senior Ethan Herrera to Compete at UIL Cross Country State Championship

A huge congratulations to Senior Ethan Herrera on earning his place at the UIL Cross Country State Championship! At this week’s Region IV Championship in Corpus Christi, Ethan completed the 5,000-meter (3.1-mile) course in 17:18, securing one of the 10 individual qualifying spots for State in our region!

This accomplishment makes Ethan a four-time State qualifier, having earned a trip to the State Championship all four years of his high school career! He will represent Lockhart on Saturday, November 7, 2026, continuing a proud tradition as Lockhart celebrates its 30th State appearance in 37 years.

We are incredibly proud of Ethan and all he has accomplished. Best of luck at State! Go Lions!

13. Lions Celebrate White Cane Day

Our Lions took learning beyond the classroom and into the heart of downtown Lockhart to celebrate White Cane Awareness Day!

This special day recognizes the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired while raising awareness of the white cane as an important tool of independence, and mobility.

Students explored local businesses on the Square, including First Lockhart National Bank, The Culinary Room, and Commerce Gallery. They even stopped by Thorn & Bred for some tasty treats!

Along the way, students took turns leading the group, navigating sidewalks, and safely crossing streets while practicing important orientation and mobility skills. They also enjoyed teaching community members about white cane independence alongside their Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Carly Weaver!

A huge thank-you to our community partners for welcoming our Lions and to our incredible Special Services staff for helping our students build confidence and independence every day. We couldn't be prouder of our Lions for leading the way and showing us what it means to #UnLockPotential!

14. Reminders & Upcoming Events

Friday, October 30 - NAV Fall Festival - 5:00-7:00pm (NAV)
Friday, October 30 - JH Lady Lions Volleyball Scrimmage - 5:30pm (LJHS Main Gym)
Friday, October 30 - Lions Football vs. Manor HS - 7:00pm (Lion Stadium) - Senior Night
Monday, November 2 - Student Holiday
Monday, November 2 - Lockhart ISD Elementary Honor Choir Clinic & Concert (GOPAC)
Tuesday, November 3 - LHS Lions Golf - Hutto Fall Invitational (2500 FM 685 Hutto, TX)
Thursday, November 5 - Lions Football vs. Cedar Creek HS (Lion Stadium)

9th Grade - 5:00pm / JV - 6:30pm

Thursday, November 5 - Family Feedback Forum - 6:00pm (MLC Boardroom)
Thursday, November 5 - NAV Music: 4th Grade Concert - 5:30pm (NAV)
Thursday, November 5 - BBE Art, Music: 1st & 4th Grade Showcase - 5:30pm (BBE)
Thursday, November 5 - HS Theatre: Texas Thespians Showcase Public Performance - 7:00pm (GOPAC)
Friday, November 6 - Carver Parent Education Class - 8:00am (Carver)
Friday, November 6 - LHS Lady Lions Home Basketball vs. Eastview

Freshman - 5:15pm / JV - 5:15pm / Varsity 6:45pm

Friday, November 6 - PCE Dia de los Muertos Family Event - 5:30pm (PCE)
Friday, November 6 - Lions Football vs. Cedar Creek HS - 7:00pm (Bastrop ISD Memorial Stadium)
Saturday, November 7 - LHS Cross Country - UIL State 5A XC Championships (Old Settlers Park, Round Rock, TX)
Saturday, November 7 - JH Band: TMEA Region 18 Band Auditions (Covington MS)

15. One Thing that Made Us Smile this Week:

🦁🎃 Our Lions getting into the spirit this Red Ribbon Week!❤️ To wrap up the week, our Lions dressed up as their favorite storybook characters. We love seeing our Lions celebrate the importance of making healthy choices and staying drug-free while expressing their creativity and having fun! #LockedInForLockhart

We're always looking for great stories to tell that highlight our #LockhartLeading community. If you have feedback or want to share a good news story, email Communications Specialist, Dechanel Santos at dechanel.santos@lockhart.txed.net.