June 2023

LISD Families,

Happy summer! I hope you’re enjoying extra time with your loved ones during this summer break. It was such a privilege to celebrate the Class of 2023 at graduations with so many of you. We are so proud of each of our graduates!

In this newsletter we’ve put together a few summer resources for families. Keep reading to find information on summer camps, meal resources, device repair, our Back-to-School Fair and more. We’re also enrolling for the 2023-24 school year, and we hope you’ll help us spread the word to any future LISD families.

Speaking of spreading the word, I want to provide an update on the most recent legislative session. As you know, our district has been vocal about the need for an increase to the Basic Allotment because it is the main way public schools are funded. Unfortunately, the 88th Legislative Session ended with no increase to the Basic Allotment.

I shared an update with the Board of Trustees at Monday night’s meeting about the outcomes of the Legislative session, which you can read more about below. Advocating for Texas public schools is more important than ever, and we pledge to keep our LISD community informed on our legislative priorities and advocacy efforts moving forward.

We are so excited about the progress of our One Vision Task Force, who is hard at work considering projects and needs across our district for a possible bond referendum. Keep reading for an update from their most recent meeting, and remember to subscribe to our Bond Updates newsletter so you can read their updates directly from your inbox.

Enjoy your break, and thank you for your continued support of LISD!

Dr. Lori Rapp, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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In this video I cover the recent Class of 2023 graduations, updates from the 88th Legislative Session, progress from the One Vision Task Force and more. Read the transcript HERE.

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, June 12. Highlights include several student and staff recognitions and a legislative update from Dr. Rapp. Click HERE for the full recap.

At Monday night’s board meeting, Dr. Rapp gave an update regarding the conclusion of the 88th Legislative Session, and how Texas public schools fared as a result.

We know that advocating is a marathon, not a sprint. We are so proud of the 3,500 letters submitted to our legislators by our LISD community, but as you can see, our work is not over. Continue to stay informed about our priorities, and the results of our efforts, by visiting LISD.net/Legislative.

At the Board Work Session earlier this month we celebrated two staff appointments. Use the links below to read more about these talented leaders:

• Rachel Garrett | New Chief of Elementary Schools
• Amy Sanford | New principal of Killian Middle School

We’re looking for for-profit and nonprofit business partners to participate in this year’s Community Connections Event on Tuesday, July 25 at Lewisville High School. The event is an opportunity for new professional staff members to get connected with their community. Partners will be able to interact with and hand out materials at their individual tables during the event. Visit LISD.net/CommunityConnections to sign up and learn more about the event.

Lewisville ISD’s Back-to-School Fair is an annual event that provides more than 6,000 students in need with free backpacks, supplies and resources to start the school year. This year, the fair is set for Saturday, Aug. 5 at Lewisville High School (1098 W. Main Street, Lewisville). For every $25 raised, a student in need will get a backpack filled with supplies to start the new school year. Learn more at LISD.net/btsf or donate online HERE.

We're excited to welcome students back to school on Wednesday, Aug. 9th! Visit LISD.net/BackToSchool for helpful resources and stay tuned for additional information later this summer. To view the 2023-24 Academic Calendar, click HERE.

Mark your calendars! Kindness Week will take place Sept. 11-15. Stay tuned to LISD.net/kindness for more.

Enrollment is happening now! Families new to LISD can enroll their students for the 2023-24 school year anytime this summer. From now through July 13 (excluding Fridays), district personnel will be available to assist families in enrolling students while campuses are closed. Visit the Lewisville ISD Welcome Center in person or call 972-350-2899 for support. For more information, visit LISD.net/Enroll.

LISD is committed to providing support for our students, even when schools are out on break. Visit LISD.net/BreakResources for resources (like food, medical, mental health, etc.) through our community partners.

Click HERE for a full list of LISD and non-LISD sponsored summer camp opportunities in Lewisville. The list includes camps for athletics, fine arts, academic enrichment and more.

It’s almost that time again! For more information about renewing your season tickets or becoming a new season ticket holder, click HERE.

The Technology Repair Center is open! Students, families and staff who need to repair, replace or return a district-issued iPad can visit the Technology Repair Center by appointment only now through July 27. The Technology Repair Center is located in the LISD Administrative Center and is open Monday-Thursday from 8-11:15 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. To make an appointment call 972-350-1833, option 1.

LISD is looking for enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic to apply to work for Extended School Day (ESD). For more information and necessary requirements click HERE. To apply, visit LISD's Application System and click Support Staff- Instructional >Extended School Day Aide >Apply.

At their most recent meeting the group discussed technology needs throughout the district, tax compression across the state, and more. “The more we can pour into this bond, the better for our students and for our community,” said Task Force member Nina Samuel. See more from their meeting HERE.

Stay up to date with the One Vision Task Force and their progress by visiting LISD.net/OneVision to see meeting takeaways, video recaps and more. Subscribe to get Bond updates in your own inbox at LISD.net/Bonds.

Parent-teacher associations allow families and community members to get involved with their local schools by planning events, supporting teachers and raising funds for campus-related needs. Now is the perfect time to join your school’s PTA by clicking HERE. Looking for more ways to get involved? Visit LISD.net/Volunteer.

As a reminder, LISD families now have access to our new Lewisville ISD app. The app gives you access to grades, attendance, lunch menus, bus routes, emergency notifications…and more!

Click HERE to download on the Apple App Store and HERE to download on the Google Play Store. Or search "Lewisville ISD" in either app store.

KHub values your feedback! As we continue to provide digital resources for you and LISD, it is helpful to know which articles you like and any ideas for how to make them even better. Learn more about sharing your opinions HERE.

We loved celebrating the Class of 2023 at last month’s graduation ceremonies. Additional photos from the graduation ceremonies will be posted on each high school’s Facebook page in the coming weeks. You can also visit the Lewisville ISD YouTube channel to see live recordings of each ceremony. Click HERE to read more about the Class of 2023!

Congratulations to the Flower Mound High School baseball team who won first place in the UIL 6A Baseball Championship on Saturday, June 10. We are so proud of our Jaguars! SEE PHOTOS

Prairie Trail ES and Marcus HS students aren’t scared of monsters. In fact, they worked together to bring monsters to life! Earlier this school year, Prairie Trail art teacher Katrina Bartel gave an assignment to her first grade students - “to draw monsters of all shapes, sizes, and silliness.” Her students did just that, using colors and shapes to bring their imaginary creatures to life. SEE PHOTOS