Lubbock High School

Our district is looking for dependable individuals to serve as substitute teachers, and this is a great opportunity for college students seeking part-time employment. The opportunity is also open to anyone looking for full-time or part-time work!

✅ Interested in applying?

https://www.applitrack.com/lubbockisd/onlineapp/

💵 Substitute pay information:

https://www.lubbockisd.org/o/hr/page/substitute-teaching/

If you have questions, please contact Rochelle Pointer at rochelle.pointer@lubbockisd.org.

Help support our students, staff, and schools while gaining valuable experience in education! 🍎📚

Click the Image for Video Introduction!

Lubbock High School will administer the PSAT on Tuesday, October 20, for all 9th and 10th graders and participating 11th graders.

📚 Important Schedule Information:

• 9th & 10th Grade: PSAT testing
• 11th Grade: PSAT testing for participating students; late start for non-testers
• 12th Grade: Late start
• Afternoon Classes: Students will begin 5th period at 11:55 a.m., followed by periods 6–8.

✅ Testing Reminders:

• Get a good night's sleep.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Bring your fully charged, school-issued device.
• Arrive on time and ready to test!

We wish all our Westerners the best of luck! 🖤💛

Planning to get your driver’s permit or license? You may need a Verification of Enrollment (VOE) from Lubbock High School.

Students can request a VOE through the form in their grade-level Google Classroom, or parents may email their student’s attendance clerk to submit a request.

Please plan ahead and allow 24–48 hours for processing. Check out the information below for all the details!

Lubbock High School vs. Monterey High School

The ultimate cross-town rivalry is moving off the field and into the links! We are pairing up to see which school has the most community spirit.

🏆 The Goal

Who can raise the most money with the longest chain?

Buy a link, build our chain, and help beat our rivals! Every single link brings us closer to victory and supports an incredible cause.

Cost: $1 per link

Dates: October 5 – October 30

Where to Buy: Purchase your links during A and B lunch at the cafeteria tables.

The Grand Finale: The final chains will be displayed and measured at halftime of the Silver Spurs game!

The Prize: Bragging rights, a massive victory chain, and proof of who owns the city!

❤️ Every Link Counts For Our Community

All proceeds from this challenge go directly to the United Way. Your dollars stay local, helping families, funding education, and strengthening the Lubbock community.

🗓️ Get Involved Today!

Lubbock High Westerners ➡️ See your student council reps at lunch to buy your links.

BUILD THE CHAIN. BEAT THE RIVALS. SUPPORT LUBBOCK!

Skip cooking dinner and support Lubbock High School Mariachi de Oro at the same time! Join us for our Chipotle fundraiser, where 25% of event sales will be donated to the LHS Mariachi Program.

📅 Monday, October 19

⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM

📍 Chipotle — 2411 Glenna Goodacre Blvd., Lubbock, TX 79401

Two easy ways to support:

1. Dine in or order in the restaurant and mention the LHS Mariachi Fundraiser or show the flyer before paying.

2. Order online for pickup through the Chipotle app or website and enter promo code R6QCLMV at checkout.

📌 Online fundraiser orders must be placed for pickup only during the fundraiser time at this location. Delivery orders do not qualify.

Thank you for supporting our talented Mariachi students and helping Mariachi de Oro continue to grow and thrive! 🎶🖤💛

Westerners, help your 2nd period class win a Pizza Party or Donuts while supporting a great cause!

Teachers will distribute collection envelopes, and donations will be collected during 2nd period.

📅 Week 1: October 19–23
💰 Collection Days: Wednesday, October 21 & Thursday, October 22
🏆 Prizes awarded Friday, October 23

🥇 1st Place: Pizza Party
🥈 2nd Place: Donuts

All funds raised will support United Way Chain Links.

🖤💛 Bring your dough, support a purpose, and help your class earn a tasty reward!

Westerner Robotics will be meeting to nominate and elect new officers, and we would love for students and parents to be part of the process!

📅 October 20
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Room 905

Come get involved, share your voice, and support Westerner Robotics 4717! 🤖⚙️🖤💛

Lubbock High families are invited to join us for our next Title I Parent & Family Engagement Meeting following the campus data presentation.

📅 October 22, 2026
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Lubbock High Dining Hall

This is a great opportunity to stay informed, learn more about campus progress, and continue partnering with us to support student success.

🖤💛 We hope to see our Westerner families there!

Time is runnng out! Get your SPURS shirt here!!

⏰ ORDER DEADLINE: OCTOBER 23

💰 IMPORTANT: Your shirt order is NOT finalized until it is PAID FOR!

Pick your size → Place your order → PAY → Rock your SPURS shirt! 🤠🔥

Get ready for another BIG Halloween celebration at the LHS Trunk-or-Treat! We’re excited to once again welcome our Westerner families and community for an afternoon of candy, activities, and Halloween fun!

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 LHS West Parking Lot — off 18th St. & Ave. U

🤠 Westerner Nation — we need your help! LHS clubs, teams, organizations, and staff are invited to host a trunk or activity space and help us create an unforgettable event for our community. Participating groups will provide their own candy and/or activities.

🎃 Want to host a space? Sign up as soon as possible:
https://forms.gle/XLQhY4Y882vz7wae6

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase everything Lubbock High has to offer, connect with our future Westerners, and give our community a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween.

🖤💛 Let’s make this year’s Trunk-or-Treat another amazing Westerner celebration!

Join the fun at the AgriSTEM Trunk or Treat! Everyone is welcome for an evening of candy, a haunted house, and Halloween fun.

📅 October 29
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 102 Quaker Ave., Lubbock, TX 79416

🍬 Trunk or Treat admission is FREE!
👻 Haunted House: $1 per person plus one canned good.

Bring the family, grab some candy, and enjoy a spooky-fun evening at AgriSTEM! 🎃🍭👻

Think you have the best menudo in town? Here’s your chance to prove it while supporting the Lubbock High Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico programs!

📅 October 29
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Lubbock High School Cafeteria

🍲 Bring a pot of your best menudo to share and be judged.

🎟️ Entry is FREE — just bring your best recipe, lots of flavor, and enough to fill 50–100 sample cups.
🏆 1st Place Prize: $150

Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and join us for a fun, flavorful evening supporting our talented Westerners! 🎺💃🥣🖤💛

In honor of National Family Engagement Month, families are invited to a special webinar designed for parents and caregivers, offered in both English and Spanish.

📅 November 3

⏰ 7:00 PM

Ned Johnson, author of The Self-Driven Child, will share practical strategies families can use to help students become more motivated, independent, resilient, and ready to learn.

The webinar will address common challenges many families experience, including:

- Homework battles

- Attendance concerns and school avoidance

- Work ethic and motivation

This is a great opportunity to learn practical ways to support your child at home and strengthen habits that can positively impact success at school.

👉 View event details and registration information:

EVENT DETAILS AND INVITATION

💬 Strong families and strong schools work together to help students thrive!

Lubbock High students are invited to participate in this year’s PTA Reflections program! This is a great opportunity for students to share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives through creativity.

This year’s theme is: What My Culture Means to Me

Students may interpret the theme through:

🎨 Visual Arts

📸 Photography

✍️ Literature

🎵 Music Composition

💃 Dance Choreography

🎬 Film/Video

Students do not have to consider themselves an artist, be enrolled in a fine arts class, or create something for a class assignment. Reflections is simply a chance to have something to say and choose a creative way to say it.

📅 Entries are due November 3, 2026.

Students can find more information in their Grade Level Google Classroom or by visiting the Texas PTA Reflections participation page (click the image for more info). Submission documents will also be available in the front office.

🖤💛 What does your culture mean to you? Create something. Share your voice. Tell your story.

Did you miss your original picture day, or want another chance at a better photo? Photo Retake Day is November 4!

Students can make up or retake their school photo, but a time slot is required.

📅 November 4
📷 Makeup or Retake Photos
📝 Sign up for your time slot here:
https://forms.gle/B5SKFCicVAH5Kut55

Make sure you sign up so you don’t miss your chance! 🖤💛

Future Westerners, your journey starts here! We invite all future Westerners and their families to join us for our LHS Open House and discover the incredible opportunities waiting for you.

From academics and athletics to fine arts, Career & Technical Education, and student organizations, there is a place for every student to learn, lead, grow, and shine at Lubbock High!

✨ Meet our incredible teachers and staff
✨ Explore academic programs and opportunities
✨ Discover clubs, athletics, fine arts, and CTE pathways
✨ Experience the pride and traditions that make LHS special

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Lubbock High School

Whether you’re exploring your high school options or preparing for your next chapter, we can’t wait to welcome you into the Westerner family!

🖤💛 EXPLORE. CONNECT. BECOME A WESTERNER.

📣 NEXT SESSION NOVEMBER 12 📣

Four AP Capstone and International Baccalaureate (IB) informational sessions for 10th graders and their families are scheduled from September through November.

If you are interested in exploring either the AP Capstone or International Baccalaureate pathway for grades 11–12, please make plans to attend one of these sessions with Dr. Castle. This is a great opportunity to learn more about both programs, ask questions, and determine which pathway may be the best fit for your student.

Please refer to the flyer below for session dates, times, and registration information.

Save the date and join us as we celebrate 20 incredible years of Lubbock High School Mariachi! 🖤💛 This special anniversary concert will honor the students, families, directors, and community members who have helped shape our program into what it is today. 🎺🎻

📲 Scan the QR code or use the link below to let us know you’re coming!
https://forms.gle/SQ33g8WTxft4XL8y5

We are especially excited to welcome our two previous directors back to the stage as they join us for this unforgettable celebration! 🎉👏

Come celebrate our past, present, and future as we make music, memories, and a little Mariachi magic together. 🌟🎶🖤💛

We are excited to share that Lubbock High PTSA has reached 363 members, officially surpassing last year’s final membership total of 358! 👏

Along the way, our PTSA has also earned three Texas PTA membership awards so far this year:

⭐ Head Start Award

🐦 Early Bird Award

🏆 Difference Maker Club Award — recognizing PTAs with 250 or more members

This is a huge reflection of the support and involvement of our Westerner families, students, staff, and community.

Thank you to everyone who has joined and helped us continue building a strong partnership between home and school. 🖤💛

363 members and growing — way to go, LHS PTSA!

Congratulations to the Lubbock High Westerner Orchestra on an outstanding showing at the Region 16 All-Region Orchestra auditions!

Lubbock High earned an incredible 50% of the total placements across the entire region, including SEVEN first-chair placements! Our Westerners once again represented LHS with talent, preparation, and excellence.

Symphony Orchestra:
Kevin Zhao, Ellie Bak, Aditya Ramkumar, Kyle Choi, Angel Avetisyan, Levi Rogers, Travis Rogers, Olive Palmer, Alexandre Ganze, Aaron He, Davis Burrows, Lishan Prado, Rosa Kwon, Raydan Martinez, Thomas Bruning, Nathan Herrera, Eileen Chung, and Morgan Jones

String Orchestra:
Eve Rogers, Noor Mazrouea, Grace Bak, Simon Li, Yoonseon Cho, Isaac Miranda, Alexander Morales-Bowen, Auronna Shaikh, Reeve Torio, Julia Lopez, Jailum Rodriguez, Robin Satterwhite, Oliver Billings, Casey Villanueva, Oliver Pan, Ashley Shin, John Zips, Ryan Anish, Aaron Weiss, Alan Soto, Victor Arcos-Ulloa, Samuel Zhang, and Sebastian Garcia

Alternates:
Vincent Huang, Eilajash Salinas, Brandon Emendack, Adamarie Crawford, Kye Silva-Hughes, Simeon Dalton, Simon Hollers, and Adrienne Rodriguez

👏🎶 We are incredibly proud of these students and Mr. Anaya for this tremendous accomplishment! Congratulations, Westerners! 🖤💛

Congratulations to our Westerner Cross Country program on a strong showing at District!

Girls Varsity
🥇 Amelia — 1st Place
🏅 Zaylee — 9th Place
As a team, the Lady Westerners finished 3rd overall and will advance to the Region 1 Meet! Daelyn, Rose, Mylie, Bella, and Michelle all contributed to a great team effort.

Boys Varsity
🥉 Arturo — 3rd Place
🏅 Raymond — 9th Place
Both Arturo and Raymond will advance to the Region 1 Meet! The boys finished 4th as a team, just seven points short of advancing together. We are incredibly proud of the season Zadin, Maddox, Coen, Sam, and Ollie had.

JV Top Finishers
🏅 Roman — 9th Place
🥉 Kaydance — 3rd Place

🖤💛 Congratulations, Westerners! We are proud of the way you competed and represented Lubbock High!

What a great performance by the Westerner Band at the UIL Region 16 Marching Evaluation on Saturday night!

Our students represented Lubbock High with pride, energy, and excellence, and now it’s time to keep building, polishing, and making the show sparkle for Area next Saturday in Midland! ✨

👏 Congratulations, Westerner Band! We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what you do next! 🖤💛

Congratulations to our Lubbock High Speech & Debate team on an outstanding showing at the Monterey Madness Tournament!

Our Westerners earned top finishes across multiple events, including 1st-place performances, finalists, a semifinalist, and state and national qualifications.

🌟 Bobby Christopher earned 1st in Program of Oral Interpretation and qualified for both NIETOC Nationals and TFA State.
🌟 Elsie Emendack earned 2nd in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking and qualified for TFA State.
🌟 Saanvi Sharma earned 1st in International Extemporaneous Speaking.
🌟 Bobby Christopher & Sophia Quirino earned 1st in Duo Interpretation.

We are proud of every Westerner who competed and represented Lubbock High with confidence, preparation, and excellence.

👏 Way to go, Westerners! 🖤💛

Congratulations to Kaylyn and Carter Baker from Lubbock High School, who were crowned State Champions in the Texas FFA Agriscience Fair this summer and are now headed to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana!

A special thank you to AgTexas Farm Credit Services for supporting our students and helping make this opportunity possible. Your investment in local students and future agricultural leaders truly makes a difference.

We are so proud of Kaylyn and Carter and can’t wait to see how they do on the national stage!

🌾🏆 Good luck at Nationals, Westerners!

What an unforgettable Homecoming celebration! We are so proud to have King Oscar Saenz and Queen Romie Contreras representing our Westerner family. ✨

👑 Homecoming Queen | Romie Contreras
Romie is the daughter of Marcella Gonzales and Lupe Contreras, and the stepdaughter of Israel Garcia. She is involved in Student Council and softball, and says her favorite part of Lubbock High is making memories with friends and learning new things. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in sonography. 🩺

Fun fact: Romie has never broken a bone! She is proud to be a Westerner because of the friendships, teachers, and experiences that have helped shape who she is today. 💛

👑 Homecoming King | Oscar Saenz
Oscar is a senior involved in cosmetology and Rough Riders. His favorite part of Lubbock High is participating in cosmetology and creating lasting memories with friends. After graduation, he plans to attend Texas Tech University to study business management. 🎓

Fun fact: Oscar loves doing hair and helping others feel confident! He takes pride in being a Westerner because of the unforgettable memories, friendships, and school spirit that make LHS feel like home.

🖤👑 Two crowns, two incredible Westerners, and a lifetime of memories!

Congratulations, Romie and Oscar! May you always carry that black and gold pride wherever life takes you! 🖤💛

The Westerners showed incredible fight and determination, battling back from a 28–0 halftime deficit to defeat Caprock 42–28!

Lubbock High came out of the locker room on a mission, scoring 42 unanswered points to complete an unforgettable Homecoming comeback and secure the win. 🔥

That is heart. That is grit. That is Westerner football.

👏 Congratulations to our players and coaches on an incredible victory!

🖤💛 Down 28. Never out. Ride 4 the Brand!

Parents, families, and fans — now is your chance to gear up and show your support for Lady Westerner Soccer!

Check out the online apparel store for Lady Westerner gear you can wear throughout the season and help fill the stands with black and gold. Whether you’re a proud parent, family member, or fan, it’s a great way to represent our Lady Westerners!

🛍️ Shop the online store and get ready for soccer season!

🖤💛⚽ Let’s go, Lady Westerners!

https://stores.inksoft.com/lhs_lady_westerners_soccer/shop/page/parentsgear

Missed your chance to order? Good news — the LHS PTSA online store has reopened and is now accepting additional orders!

📅 Store closes: November 1
📦 Orders will ship by: November 16

Shop here:
https://beegraphix.chipply.com/LubbockHighSchool

Grab your Westerner gear while the store is open! 🖤💛

Capture the memories, moments, and milestones of the school year with your Lubbock High yearbook! Yearbooks are $80 and available to order now.

🖤💛 Don’t wait—make sure you have a copy to look back on for years to come.

🔗 Order yours today: https://yearbookforever.com

The Lubbock High PTSA is working to provide the Class of 2027 with a fun, safe, and memorable graduation celebration, and we need the help of our Westerner families, community members, and local businesses to make it happen!

Your tax-deductible donation will help PTSA provide an unforgettable Senior Party for our graduating Westerners.

✨ Every donation, big or small, helps us get one step closer to an amazing celebration!

💛 Donate through CheddarUp:

https://senior-party-donations-85431.cheddarup.com/

📧 Interested in donating, sponsoring, or learning more?

Contact us at lubbockhsptsa@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting the Lubbock High PTSA and the Class of 2027! 🎉