The Pirate Ship

Ahoy, Pirate Family!

October is here, and there is so much to celebrate at Lytle High School! Our Homecoming festivities were a wonderful opportunity to come together, show our Pirate pride, and create memories that make our school community special. Thank you to everyone who helped make Homecoming a success and to our students, staff, families, and community members who continue to make LHS a great place to be!

As we move further into the school year, our first nine weeks officially concluded on October 9. This is a great time for students to reflect on their progress, celebrate their accomplishments, and set goals for the second nine weeks. Whether the first grading period brought great success or a few challenges, every new grading period offers a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and improve. Encourage your student to stay focused, ask for help when needed, and take pride in the progress they make each day.

Attendance continues to be a priority! Being at school every day matters. Regular attendance helps students stay connected to their learning, build relationships with teachers and classmates, and avoid falling behind. Every day in the classroom is an opportunity to learn something new, and those opportunities add up! Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our Pirates are present, engaged, and ready to succeed.

We will also recognize Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30. This week is an opportunity to promote healthy choices, encourage positive decision-making, and remind our students of the importance of living drug-free. We look forward to bringing awareness to this important message while keeping our campus spirit strong!

Finally, I want to remind everyone that the heart of Lytle High School is our people. The encouragement you give a student, the extra effort you put into a lesson, the kindness you show a colleague, and the pride you demonstrate in our school all make a difference. Progress doesn't always happen in giant leaps; sometimes, it's found in the small, consistent steps we take every day. Let's continue to support one another, celebrate our successes, and make the second nine weeks even better than the first!

Thank you for being part of the Pirate Family. Let's keep showing up, lifting each other up, and making Lytle High School a place where every Pirate can thrive.

Sincerely,

Matthew Jenke

Lytle HS Principal

Oct 17: UIL Region Marching Contest, Hondo

Oct 19: Board Meeting, 6pm

Oct 24: UIL Area Marching Contest, Alice

Oct 26-30: Red Ribbon Week

Registration for the TSIA, PSAT 8-11, SAT School Day, and ASVAB is now available through the Online Purchases link on the district website. A link to the website is provided below.

Some assessments are time-sensitive for requesting accommodations. Please see Mrs. Criswell for assistance in requesting accommodations.

Fee waivers are available for the weekend SAT and ACT to students who are on free or reduced-price lunch.

Did you know that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires students to attend at least 90% of their classes to earn credit or final grades? Good attendance is key to academic success—and we love celebrating our students who show up every day!

Here are our student attendance incentives for first semester. Students must have perfect attendance, including zero tardies, for the month to earn the reward.

Attendance recovery will begin Tuesday, Oct 13 for any students who have accumulated more than 9 absences. Attendance recovery is available Tuesday - Thursday; 7:50AM-8:20AM and 4:00PM-5:00PM in the Lecture Hall.

All high school students have received their badge with a lanyard. All students are required to wear their school ID badge each day.

• Badges must be worn at eye level and clearly visible at all times during the instructional day. Consequences may be issued if badges are not worn properly.
• Badges are needed for transportation, lunch, and checking out library resources.
• Stickers or coverings are not allowed on the photo-the picture must remain visible at all times.

Replacement costs:

• Badge: $5.00
• Lanyard: $2.00 (while supplies last)

Thank you for helping us ensure student safety and accountability on campus!

Tennis season is fast approaching! Grab your racket and join us on Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5PM at Lott Park Tennis Courts for some extra practice. Hope to see you there!

VOE Request Form: Verification of Education (VOE) forms required to apply for a state driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) can be obtained from the high school front office. Student must have 90% attendance and passing grades.

Student Parking Permit Request: All students who drive themselves to school must have a parking permit.

Reminders:

• Be sure to lock up your vehicle.
• Students are not allowed to access their vehicle once the instructional school day has started.

Oct 2: vs Crystal City

Oct 6: @ Cotulla

Oct 9: @ Carrizo Springs

Oct 13: vs Natalia

Oct 16: @ Hondo

Oct 23: vs Devine

Junior Varsity:

Oct 8: vs Carrizo Springs

Oct 15: vs Hondo

Oct 22: @ Devine

Oct 29: vs Jourdanton

Varsity:

Oct 9: @ Carrizo Springs

Oct 16: @ Hondo

Oct 23: vs Devine **PINK OUT**

Oct 30: @ Jourdanton

Oct 14: District meet @ Carrizo Springs

Oct 27: Regional meet @ Corpus Christi A&M

Boys:

Oct 22 @ Cedar Creek

Oct 28 @ Northern Hills

Girls:

Oct 22 @ Cedar Creek

Lytle ISD has added a communications tool called Safe2SpeakUP at our junior high and high school campuses, allowing our students and parents to quickly, easily, and anonymously report urgent information to school officials. The system empowers students to report bullying, drug use or other personal safety concerns through private messages sent on their mobile and computer Internet-enabled devices.

CrisisGo also has developed a mobile emergency response system that provides a student-safe app available to download and is currently available on all school provided devices. This app is an anonymous way to easily and comfortably communicate with safety teams, counselors, or other specific people based on report type.

The Safe2SpeakUP app is the student companion to CrisisGo's safety app that allows students ages 18 and under to play a part in school safety. Using Safe2SpeakUP, students can report bully-related activity for themselves or their friends, submit safety tips about incidents at schools, and access safety resources during the event of an emergency.

Once they obtain permission from their school districts, they can message within groups or with their school's safety team in charge of bullying. All activities are recorded for reporting purposes, and when selected, anonymity is ALWAYS preserved.

You an download from Google Play or the Apple App Store.