April 2026

LISD Families,

As we move into the final weeks of the school year, there is a great deal happening across our district.

I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work of our staff. Throughout the spring, we celebrate employees across the district for the difference they make in the lives of students each day. You’ll see many of these recognitions shared on our social media channels, and I encourage you to follow along as we celebrate our team.

In addition, our “Recognize Someone” submissions remain open through May 1. If there is a staff member who has made a positive impact on your family, we would love to hear from you.

This time of year also brings state assessments. While these tests are one measure of student progress, we will continue to advocate for a broader approach to accountability, one that reflects the many ways our students learn, grow and succeed.

As we close out the year, your partnership remains as important as ever. Consistent attendance matters, especially in these final weeks, and helps ensure students finish strong.

Looking ahead to summer, you will see continued progress on bond projects across our community. While there will be a great deal of construction taking place, it is important to note that not all projects can be completed within a single summer. I’ve shared a lengthy progress update on projects in progress, and we are grateful to our voters for making this work possible.

Thank you for your continued support as we finish the school year strong and continue looking ahead.

Lori Rapp, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Follow along with me:

Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LISD.net/superintendent

Important Dates

April 20 - 24 | Public School Volunteer Week; Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week

April 22 | National Administrative Professionals Day

April 28 | School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

May 1 | School Lunch Hero Day

May 4-8 | Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 | School Nurse Day

May 8 | School Communicators Week

May 11 | Board Meeting

May 18 | Speech Language Pathologist Day

May 22 | Student Early Release

May 25 | Holiday

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

Board Meeting Recap

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, April 13. Click HERE for the full recap.

Students from Peters Colony Elementary lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the April Board Meeting.

Chantell Upshaw Named Chief of High Schools

Lewisville ISD announced April 13 the appointment of Chantell Upshaw as the district’s new Chief of High Schools. Upshaw most recently served as the Chief of Middle Schools for LISD, a role she has held since 2022. READ MORE

Curt Angeli Named Principal of Mill Street PreK Campus

Lewisville ISD announced April 13 the appointment of Curt Angeli as the principal of LISD's new PreK campus on Mill Street. READ MORE

Board Election | May 2

In May 2026, Single Member District 5 will be on the ballot. Learn more HERE. For early voting information, including dates, times and locations, click HERE.

Facility Naming Opportunity

The LISD Board of Trustees is looking for input from the LISD community on naming the PreK campus on Mill Street that will utilize the existing Mill Street Elementary facility. To submit a name for consideration, click HERE.

Families new to the district 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.

Enroll by May 31, 2026

Lewisville ISD will be migrating to an upgraded Student Information System within Skyward, and all enrollment applications must be submitted by May 31 in order for student information to transfer over. Any applications in progress and not complete as of May 31 will be lost as the Skyward migration process begins in June. Families would be required to restart their paperwork once the system is back up and running. LISD enrollment will be unavailable from June 1 through July 13. Enrollment will resume after July 13.

In-Person Enrollment Events

Join us at one of our in-person enrollment events where LISD staff will be on hand to walk families step-by-step through the enrollment process and answer any questions along the way.

WHEN: April 23 & 24
WHERE: LISD Bolin Professional Learning Center (1565 W. Main St. Entry E, Lewisville)

PreK Enrollment | Eligibility for Free PreK Begins April 1

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. Visit LISD.net/prek for more information.

Congratulations to our 2026 Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year winners! Click HERE to view the full list, and stay tuned to our social media as we recognize these incredible educators in the coming weeks!

Donate to LISD's Back-to-School Fair

LISD's Annual Back-to-School Fair will take place on July 30 and will help thousands of students and their families begin the school year with the school supplies they need. This year, LISD has created an Amazon wishlist for the community to utilize for donations. Monetary donations are also accepted through the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation (LEF). Find out more at LISD.net/btsf.

Skyward Software Update

This summer, LISD's student information system (Skyward) will transition to new software. Please note that all in-progress enrollment applications will be cleared at the end of the day on May 31 as our student information system (Skyward) transitions to new software. Any applications not completed by that time will need to be restarted when the system reopens in July. Tentative important dates include:

May 31 | Enrollment is Paused
June 1 - July 13 | Enrollment Unavailable
June 1 | Staff training begins for summer professional learning
July 13 | Enrollment Resumes
Aug. 3 | Back-to-School Forms Open
Aug. 4 | Secondary Teacher Access Opens
Aug. 5 | Teacher and Student Schedules Released

All for Lunch: Help keep LISD lunch debt free!

100% of your tax-deductible donation will go directly towards eliminating school lunch debt and ensuring every child in the Lewisville Independent School District has access to the meals they need to thrive in school. Your support helps create a future where no student has to worry about hunger during their school day, allowing them to focus on learning, growing, and achieving their potential. Give back HERE.

Recognize Someone

Recognize SomeONE is continuing and will end on May 1 for the current 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!

Community Opportunities

Stay connected to all that’s happening in and around our community! Lewisville ISD is proud to serve not only as a place of learning, but as a hub that brings families, organizations, and opportunities together. From local events and family-friendly activities to exclusive discounts and community resources, you can explore it all on LISD’s Community Opportunities page HERE. Please note, the listings in this area do not constitute an endorsement of any agency, group, organization or business by Lewisville ISD.

If your organization is interested in sharing opportunities with our community, we welcome your partnership. Click HERE to learn more about being included.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Special Education department is seeking community partners to volunteer for the LISD Job Olympics on May 8th. For more information and to sign up, click HERE.

Graphic containing photos of the LISD Teacher of the Year winners Brandi Simione from Ethridge Elementary and Mary McMinimy from Flower Mound High School -- also contains the quotes “Be the team player, the relationship builder, the advocate, the communicator. Be the risk-taker. We are teachers. We persevere so our students learn to persevere." and “I believe one of my greatest responsibilities as a teacher is to ensure that every student has access to dignity, purpose, and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential."

Brandi Simione | Elementary Teacher of the Year (Ethridge)

"Be the team player, the relationship builder, the advocate, the communicator. Be the risk-taker. We are teachers. We persevere so our students learn to persevere."

Mary McMinimy | Secondary Teacher of the Year (FMHS)

"I believe one of my greatest responsibilities as a teacher is to ensure that every student has access to dignity, purpose, and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential."

LISD is a proud partner of the University of North Texas, participating in the UNT Eagle Advantage program, which offers guaranteed admission, exclusive campus experiences and access to scholarship opportunities at UNT for students in the top 25% of their junior class. Find out more HERE.

20-Year LCMR Projects

Many projects included in the first sale for the 2023 bond are in progress, including several 20-yer Life Cycle, Maintenance and Repair (LCMR) projects.

The Colony High School 20-year LCMR.

Marcus High School 20-year LCMR.

Creek Valley Middle School 20-year LCMR.

Durham Middle School 20-year LCMR.

Flower Mound High School 20-year LCMR (phase 2) - Auditorium

Hebron High School 20-year LCMR (phase 2) - Auditorium

20-year LCMR projects: (L) Central Elementary, (C) Hicks Elementary, (R) Liberty Elementary

Lewisville High School Scene Shop addition.

Lewisville High School band lot renovation.

LHS Harmon black box theatre addition.

New transportation center on the westside of the district.

Summer 2026 Projects

Projects included in the second-sale from the 2023 bond are in the planning stages and will begin this summer, including 20-year LCMR projects at Coyote Ridge, Hebron Valley, Hicks, Flower Mound Rockbrook and Vickery Elementary schools and LHS Killough; various renovations at Briarhill, McKamy, McAuliffe and Forestwood; a roof and marquee replacement at Timber Creek Elementary; floor replacements at four campuses; and shade structure replacements at six campuses.

Several projects included in the first sale of the 2024 bond are substantially complete, including baseball and softball filed lighting upgrades for all five high school baseball and softball teams; turf installation for all baseball and softball fields; high school track replacements; the 20-year LCMR projects for the FMHS and HHS stadiums; and tennis court resurfacing. The projects below are now in progress.

Eastside Aquatics Center 20-year LCMR

Hebron High School Baseball and Softball complex renovations.

High school practice field renovations and turf installation: (L) Flower Mound High School, (C) Hebron High School, (R) Marcus High School

The Lewisville High School and The Colony High School field renovations will begin soon.

Middle school competition field and track renovations, and turf installation: LHLS Harmon

The fields and tracks at Griffin Middle School and Shadow Ridge Middle School are also being renovated and turf will be installed because these campuses serve as the competition fields for various athletic events for all 15 middle schools in LISD.