The Lion's Roar

Dear LPS Families,

We have had a wonderful week celebrating Homecoming, from our dress-up days to our first pep rally of the year, and a win at the football game! On Saturday, our high school students will wrap up the celebration with the Masquerade Dance. Homecoming is a special LPS tradition, and we have loved seeing our students take part.

Next Thursday, our 10th and 11th graders will take the PSAT. For 11th graders, it is an opportunity to shine and potentially qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. For 10th graders, it provides valuable practice and helps them identify strengths and areas to work on before taking it again next year.

We have also added a Quick Links section to the Lion’s Roar. It brings together important links you may need throughout the school year so they are easy to find.

Next week, we will return to our regular dress code. Please check that your child meets the requirements before leaving for school. As a reminder, students may not wear hoodies, UGGs, or open-toed shoes. Thank you for helping our students arrive ready for the day!

Thank you for your support, and enjoy the rest of Homecoming week!

With Lion Heart and Strength of Mind,

Wendy Craft

This is a one stop shop! You can report your child's absence and upload doctor notes.

REMINDER: If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s attendance, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher via email and copy secondaryattendance@lpsfriso.com. If an attendance record needs to be corrected, the teacher must submit a form to request the change. Please be aware that attendance corrections must be requested within 3 days, so it is important to contact the teacher as soon as possible.

Thank you with your attention and cooperation!

Our 10th- and 11th-grade students will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday, October 1st. Testing will begin promptly at 7:50 a.m. Please ensure your student is present and ready to test by 7:50 a.m. This includes students who normally have late arrival. Arriving on time will help us begin testing smoothly and prevent interruptions.

Why are students taking the PSAT? The PSAT measures the reading, writing, and math skills students are developing in school. It also: Provides students with an indication of how they may perform on the SAT, identifies academic strengths and areas for improvement, connects students with personalized SAT practice resources, helps students explore potential college and career pathways, and gives eligible 11th-grade students the opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other recognition opportunities.

Families can learn more by visiting the College Board PSAT/NMSQT website.

Thank you for helping your student arrive on time, prepared, and ready to do their best!

The Gifted and Talented referral window opens on September 11th for referring students in grades 1st-11th grade. The window will close on September 25th at 4pm. *Kindergarten GT screening and assessment will take place in January and February. Please do not complete this form for kindergarten students. *If your student is already in the GT program at LPS you do not need to complete this form.

Jostens will be visiting with our Juniors & Seniors on Thursday, October 1st in the gym during lunch. Please make sure your student stops by the table to get information on purchasing cap & gowns and class rings!

Detailed information for orders will be sent out after October 1st.

Get ready for this year's Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 26th at 7-10pm! The theme is Masquerade Ball. Please see the attached flyers for information about how to purchase tickets to the dance, what the spirit theme days are during Homecoming Week (9/21-24), and the dress code guidelines for the dance. We can't wait to see all high school students at the dance and make this year's homecoming one to remember!

Chick-fil-a ordering is now open for October! Please visit myschoolbucks.com to order. Be sure to select the correct student and day when ordering, CHANGES CANNOT BE MADE. Chick-fil-a will be offered on Mondays 10/5, 10/19 & 10/26 Chick-fil-a will be offered on Thursdays 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22 & 10/29 Dillas will be offered on FRIDAY 10/16. Ordering will close on September 23rd.

Picture Retake Day will be held on October 6. Retakes are available only for students who meet one of the following criteria:

• Students who were absent on the original Picture Day (August 14th)

• New students who enrolled after the original Picture Day (August 14th)

• Students whose parents/guardians complete the Picture Retake Google Form to request a retake

If you would like your child’s photo retaken, please be sure to complete the Google Form in advance.

If your student is enrolled in an AP course at LPS please click the link below for information about AP Exam Fees.

At Leadership Prep School career readiness starts long before students walk into their first job interview. Through project-based learning, internships, job shadowing, industry partnerships and more, the school is creating opportunities for students to discover their interests, practice real-world skills and build confidence in what comes next.

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Welcome to Skills Workouts after hours with NXT LVL Training. This is a way to get more fundamental work on athletes skills and to get more confident with knowing the why and how aspects of the game of basketball. Would love for your athlete to join us!

As a reminder, the special discounted admission for high school students allows those eligible to purchase $12 1-day admission tickets good for any Monday through Thursday of the Fair. Tickets must be purchased online at BigTex.com/5HS, and students must use the promo code 2026EDU at purchase to receive the discount.

September

28th - Seniors: Wear College Shirt and Painted Jeans

30th - BAC Meeting (6:30pm)

October

1st - 10th & 11th Grade: PSAT (7:50 am)

2nd - Lighthouse Service Project

4th - School Supply Fees DUE

5th - Blood Drive

6th - Fall Picture Retakes

8th - End of Grading Period

9th - School Holiday/Search Light Service Project

Parent Ascender Login

Student Ascender Login

Parent-Student Handbook & Student Code of Conduct

After School Care

26-27 LPS Secondary Bell Schedule

Become at Substitute at LPS

Volunteering at LPS