February 2026

LISD Families,

We recently passed the 100th day of school, and it’s a meaningful moment to pause and reflect on all that has already been accomplished across LISD. One hundred days of learning, successes, accomplishments and showing up for students, day after day, all in service of helping every child in LISD learn and lead.

The months ahead are some of the most memorable of the school year. From campus events and performances to competitions, celebrations, and end-of-year milestones, we look forward to watching our students shine and celebrating all they’ve accomplished.

As we continue listening through staff and community surveys, one message comes through clearly, which is that supporting our teachers and staff must remain our top priority. In fact, more than half of respondents in last month’s newsletter poll identified teacher quality and support as the most important focus for LISD over the next three years and for student success. That affirmation reinforces what we know to be true: when we invest in our educators, we directly invest in our students.

We also had the opportunity on Feb. 9 to celebrate our campus Teachers of the Year. This outstanding group represents some of the very best educators in LISD, and in Texas. Their dedication, expertise, and heart for students reflect the high-quality teaching happening in classrooms across our district every day.

LISD continues to have a low teacher turnover rate compared to the state average and we are proud of the work to create the One LISD culture over these last several years, and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible community. Your willingness to share your appreciation for the work they do through our Recognize Someone program is essential to ensuring staff feel valued.

We are incredibly proud of their work and grateful for the difference they make in the lives of our students. Thank you for continuing to partner with us to support the success of our students every step of the way.

Lori Rapp, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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Feb. 15 | SRO Appreciation Day

Feb. 16 | Student Holiday

Feb. 19 | Chin Festival

Feb. 20 | HBCU Fair

Feb. 20 | Chin National Day

March 2-6 | Educational Diagnostician's Week; School Social Worker Week

March 6 | Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day

March 9 | Board Meeting

March 13 | Student Early Release

March 16-20 | Spring Break

February - African American Heritage/Black History Month & CTE Month

March - Women's History Month

View, download or print the 2025-26 Academic Calendar to help you keep track of important dates throughout the school year.

The LISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar option B for the 2026-27 school year. View next year's Academic Calendar HERE.

LISD has enough extra instructional minutes to cover one missed day without impacting the school calendar. For the second day, we will use the district’s designated bad weather day scheduled for April 6. The district submitted a waiver to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the additional missed minutes which was recently approved.

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, Feb. 9. Click HERE for the full recap.

Students from the TECC-W Woodworking program are recognized for their craftsmanship in creating the awards for LISD’s Campus Teachers of the Year.

During the Feb. 9 Board Meeting, 2025-26 LISD Campus Teacher of the Year winners were recognized for their dedication to our mission of engaging and inspiring learners and leaders. Join us in congratulating these incredible educators! See the full list of winners at LISD.net/ToY.

"My family did not consciously choose LISD when we first moved to the area.. but we did choose to stay here because of it." READ MORE

Families new to the district, including PreK and Kinder families, can now begin the enrollment process for students new to the district for next school year (2026-27). The transfer window for the 2026-27 school year is now closed, but an additional transfer window will open May 1 for limited circumstances. For additional enrollment information, including important dates for LISD's Programs of Choice, view our enrollment newsletter HERE.

Early childhood programs will be hosting virtual parent information sessions on March 6, 11 and 26 for families wanting more information about what to expect when their little learner starts kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Help us spread the word by sharing LISD.net/kindergarten. Families can now enroll at any time.

LISD serves eligible four-year-old students in full-day, state-funded pre kindergarten classes. Students must be 4 years old on/before Sept. 1 of the school year for PreK enrollment and qualify by one or more of the criteria. Eligibility for free PreK for the 2026-27 school year begins April 1, and LISD will host its first in-person enrollment event this spring on April 23 & 24. Visit LISD.net/prek for more information.

LISD has offered virtual courses for many years, but new legislation allows the district to expand its offerings beginning the fall of 2026. The district will host a parent information session on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. via Webex to give the community an opportunity to learn more and ask questions. REGISTER for the parent info session.

Whether through our professional journeys, our children’s educational experiences, or the legacy we leave behind, LISD has proven itself to be more than a workplace—it is a family. Choosing LISD means choosing excellence, community, and purpose. I am proud to say that for us, there has only ever been One Choice.

- Rebecca Chirinos, Peters Colony Elementary

Join LISD for a night of cultural celebration, highlighting the traditional music, dance and fashion of the Chin community. The event will take place at Lewisville High School’s Stuver Auditorium beginning at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19. Trade credit is available for staff members who REGISTER in advance.

Recognize SomeONE is continuing for the 2025-26 school year! This program gives our staff and community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our staff here at LISD. Visit LISD.net/Recognize to highlight a fellow staff member today!