The Blazer Beat

North Lake Family,

Thank you for an amazing start to the 2025-2026 school year at North Lake ECHS! This past week, we welcomed our largest group of students in the history of North Lake, 310! This was a great milestone to reach, and I was reminded of our first year in 2019, when we started with 78 students at the North Lake South Campus. We dreamed of making North Lake ECHS a premier program in Dallas ISD, and we have hit the ground running to make that a reality.

This first week was a busy one with students selecting their clubs for 8th period, getting to know their teachers, and learning about what it's like to be a college and high school student at the same time. I really enjoyed seeing our students come back to North Lake to reunite with old friends and create new friendships along the way. Thank you to our families for being patient with buses and all the logistical components that go with the first week of school.

We are currently still in the process of passing out computers for students and ID badges. Please encourage your student to wear their badge daily while on campus. Thank you for an amazing start to the school year and for beginning the 2025-2026 school year with us!

Sincerely,

Adrian Hernandez

Principal

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernandez2648

Familias de North Lake,

¡Gracias por un comienzo increíble del año escolar 2025-2026 en North Lake ECHS! La semana pasada recibimos a nuestro grupo más grande de estudiantes en la historia de North Lake: ¡310! Fue un gran logro, y me recordó nuestro primer año en 2019, cuando comenzamos con 78 estudiantes en el Campus Sur de North Lake. Soñábamos con convertir a North Lake ECHS en un programa de primer nivel en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dallas, y nos hemos puesto manos a la obra para hacerlo realidad.

Esta primera semana fue muy ajetreada: los estudiantes eligieron sus clubes para el octavo periodo, conocieron a sus maestros y aprendieron cómo es ser estudiante de universidad y preparatoria al mismo tiempo. Disfruté mucho ver a nuestros estudiantes regresar a North Lake para reencontrarse con viejos amigos y forjar nuevas amistades. Gracias a nuestras familias por su paciencia con los autobuses y toda la logística que conlleva la primera semana de clases.

Actualmente estamos en proceso de entregar las computadoras y las credenciales de identificación a los estudiantes. Por favor, anime a su estudiante a usar su gafete a diario mientras esté en el campus. ¡Gracias por un excelente comienzo de año escolar y por comenzar el año escolar 2025-2026 con nosotros!

Atentamente,

Adrián Hernández

Director

North Lake Early College High School

Twitter @AdHernández2648

It was a busy first week at North Lake with our open house and our student club fair. We also had our Seniors start their first event with Senior Sunrise! Students were excited to be back on campus and our staff was happy yo have our Blazers back on campus.

August Dates

August 18, 2025 - A Day

Technology Roll Out Continues

August 19, 2025 - B Day

Technology Roll Out Continues

August 20, 2025 - A Day

Uniform Day

Junior Huddle

August 21, 2025 - B Day

College/Career/ Military Readiness Day

Freshman Huddle

August 22, 2025 - C Day

North Lake ECHS Spirit Day

North Lake ECHS Social Media

Instagram:

@northlakeechs

Please see the list below for a specific list of supplies needed by teacher. If teacher is not listed, it would be general school supplies for the course.

German 3

Composition Notebook

Dual Credit Math and AP Pre Cal

Password resets will be handled by the student themselves (via calling tech support at (972) 925 - 5630) or by the classroom teacher they are with at the time. Instructions for resetting passwords can be found linked here which is also at the bottom of this Student password document.

Laptop repairs: Please familiarize yourself with the NEW process here students are asked to follow for laptop repairs, notifications, and pick-up. The blue wagon mentioned in the process is located in the front office in front of Mr. Matney’s workspace.

Please look over these videos to support you with TSIA ELAR and Math!

*IMPORTANT*

HEAT MITIGATING TACTICS

Due to the high temperature, drivers will do their best to limit the opening and closing of doors on the bus to keep them cool. We ask that students do not open windows on the bus while riding to and from school.

IMPORTANT! PLEASE REVIEW ROUTES, THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES!

Please review the routes below, a live link is also available. If you encounter any issues on the first day, please contact transportation first. 972-925-4287. Remember the first days of school, buses can run behind schedule due to increased traffic.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OuunwjN-sbEmHSFSN-Q6HG7WeMZGaOoPL0jACIWJ7xU/edit?gid=1532365375#gid=1532365375

This link also provides information on tracking your bus.

We have created a family handbook that answers many of the questions you may have for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click on the link below to access the handbook.

Beginning on the first day of school (August 12, 2025), all students will be expected to adhere to the the North Lake Early College dress code and uniform policy.

Wednesday will be "Uniform Day" On Uniform Wednesdays, students are required to wear their ECHS uniform shirt, black slacks, khaki slacks or a skirt (no shorter than “finger-tip length” with arms in normal position, i.e., arms hanging naturally, as student is standing straight and upright).

Senior Only Uniform of grey slacks or Grey/Blue plaid skirt with the North Lake ECHS uniform shirt or Senior Shirt!

North Lake ECHS Uniform can be purchased at Levine's two locations or via their website https://levinesstores.com/collections/north-lake-early-college-high-school.

Students will be required to follow the North Lake Dress Code on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Please see the image below which outlines the do's and don'ts.

All students will be required to have clear or mesh backpacks for the 25/26 school year, small personal non clear bags are allowed. Dallas ISD will provide all students with one free clear back from the school year. I would recommend the mesh bag as they are more durable for the year. If you require a backpack, you can pick up at open house or first day of school

Mesh/Clear Backpack examples - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=mesh+backpack&crid=21Z8OKVNB5ZZY&sprefix=Mesh+Bac%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_ss_pltr-data-refreshed_1_8

Please review the bell schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. If changes occur due to testing or special events, parents and students will be notified ASAP.

The building is open from 7:15am - 4:15pm. Classes are from 8:00 am - 3:20pm. Note that tutoring will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm - 4:45pm.

Visit our Counseling website for additional resources and Information!

Welcome to a new school year! As your school counseling team, we are excited to partner with you in supporting your student’s academic success, personal growth, and future goals. High school is a time of exploration, learning, and preparation for life beyond graduation—and we are here to guide your student every step of the way.

Our role is to provide resources, encouragement, and individualized support in three key areas:

• Academic Development – helping students set goals, monitor progress, and explore learning opportunities.
  
  

• College & Career Readiness – guiding students through postsecondary planning, including college applications, career exploration, and scholarship opportunities.
  
  

• Social & Emotional Support – fostering skills in decision-making, communication, and resilience.
  
  

We believe in the power of teamwork—students, families, and counselors working together—to create a positive and successful high school experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions, concerns, or updates about your student.

Remind Codes

Class of 2026

text @nlechs26 to the number 81010

Class of 2027

text @nlclass-27 to the number 81010

Class of 2028

text @nlech28 to the number 81010

Class of 2029

text @nlechs 2029 to the number 81010