Trail Blazer Bulletin Feb 23-27

FISD will not be utilizing the designated bad weather days this year. Therefore, there will be no school for students on April 30 and May 1. We hope families enjoy this long weekend to rest and rejuvenate before the final weeks of the school year.

This week, March 2–6, marks the final week of the third quarter.

Students and families are encouraged to review grades in HAC to ensure any missing assignments are resolved before the quarter ends. Missing work may appear with the following codes:

• L – Late

• ABS – Absent

Students must follow teacher deadlines for completing work and attend TBT tutorials when assigned to make up missing work.

Thank you for partnering with us to help students finish the quarter strong.

• Excused Absences: Students with an excused absence during a testing window will be permitted to complete a make-up exam the following week.

• Unexcused Absences: Please be aware that students with unexcused absences will not be permitted to make up the exam.

• Academic Impact: Failure to complete an EOY assessment can negatively impact a student’s GPA and may jeopardize their ability to receive full credit for the course.

🔗 Resources for Families

• Specific Assessment Details: For course-specific information, please review the Teacher/Course Q4 Assessment Plan.

• Planning Ahead: You can view the full 2025–2026 Academic Calendar here.

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Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping your student stay focused as we finish the year strong

Our semi-annual blood drive will be happening Wednesday, March 11th. Each donor will have the opportunity to donate one pint of blood which can save up to three lives, whether it be patients of nearby hospitals or victims of unfortunate disasters. Community members, teachers, and students are able to donate. Seniors who donate twice in their senior year (or have an adult donate for them) are eligible for a honor cord from Carter blood care.

CTRL+CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP!

Must be at least 16 years old to give blood. Students under the age of 17 require parental consent.

16 year old permission form

Save time by completing your health questionnaire (QuickScreen) before arriving to the blood drive. QuickScreen must be completed on the day of your donation.

Contact Amanda Mosier at mosiera@friscoisd.org for info.

Click for FAQs: Guidelines/qualifications

Are There Any Risks or Side Effects?

Sometimes people who donate blood notice a few minor side effects including feeling faint, lightheaded, dizzy, etc. due to the blood and fluid taken. However, these symptoms usually resolve quickly as your body immediately begins working to replace the lost fluid and red blood cells. There are steps you can take to improve your donation experience.

Before donation:

• Have a good night’s sleep the night before

• Eat healthy foods (avoid fatty foods like hamburgers, fries, ice cream)

• Drink EXTRA fluids in the days and morning leading up to your donation (drink an extra 16oz of water just before your appointment)

After donating it is important to:

• Sit and rest for a few minutes

• Drink lots of fluids

• Avoid strenuous physical activity such as hard workouts, heavy lifting, or athletics/games for the rest of the day

• Consume iron-rich foods (red meat, fish, poultry, beans, spinach, iron-fortified cereals, raisins, and more) to help your body replace the lost blood.

Registration opens March 6th at 7am!

Camp Dates: June 1 – 4, 2026

Mindbender Academy is open to incoming 6th – 8th graders! Camp Cost: $200

Entrepreneurship Track is open to incoming 4th – 6th graders! Camp Cost: $250

Click here for more information.

Congratulations to our LT HOSA students who recently participated in the Area Competitions. These students spent countless hours refining their clinical skills and health knowledge, and their hard work truly shone on the big stage!

Area Competition Finalists

These students placed in the top tier of their respective categories, showcasing excellence in highly competitive fields:

• 5th Place: Rafael Chen Gan – Nursing Assisting

• 4th Place: Rayadeep Bhaumik and Sahana Yogesh – CPR/First Aid

• 4th Place: Vaishnavi Keerthivasan – Healthy Living

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A special round of applause goes to our State Qualifiers. These students placed in the top three of their events and will be representing LT at the HOSA State Leadership Conference:

• 3rd Place: Sadhika Mandula and Aditi Diwakar – Health Career Display

• 2nd Place: Aiswharyaa Nagarajan and Diya Kumar – CERT Skills

• 2nd Place: Mrudula Ponduru, Neha Thirumal, and Harshini Balamurugan – Community Awareness

We are so proud of how these future healthcare professionals represented our school community. We wish our state-bound competitors the very best of luck as they prepare for the next level!

Academic Decathlon: Back-to-Back AcDec State Champions!

We are proud to announce that our Academic Decathlon team has made history once again. For the second consecutive year, the AcDec team has qualified for the National Competition in Anaheim, California!

After a stellar performance at the UIL State Competition, the team earned 2nd Place Overall among medium schools. Lebanon Trail is the only school in Frisco ISD to qualify for Nationals this year. Our students showcased incredible versatility, bringing home a massive collection of medals and significant monetary scholarships.

A special congratulations to Mrs. Schattle and Mr. Lehrman. Their tireless dedication, mentorship, and late-night study sessions have been instrumental in leading this team to back-to-back national qualifications. We thank them for fostering a culture of academic excellence at LTHS.

Individual Honors & Scholarships

• Abish Kambala: 1st Place Overall (Honors) – $2,000

• Dhiya Viswanathan: 1st Place Overall (Scholastic) – $2,000

• Shreyas Sharma: 4th Place Overall (Scholastic) – $750

• Team Award: Every state team member earned $750 for their 2nd place finish.

Subject Area Medalists

• 1st Place: Abish Kambala (Science, Art, Literature, Social Science, Economics); Dhiya Viswanathan (Science, Literature, Essay); Nicholas Griffin (Speech); Shreyas Sharma (Interview); Kedar Vernekar (Math).

• 2nd Place: Dhiya Viswanathan (Economics, Interview); Nicholas Griffin (Literature, Economics); Kedar Vernekar (Economics).

• 3rd Place: Abish Kambala (Math, Interview); Dhiya Viswanathan (Art, Math, Social Science, Music); Shreyas Sharma (Music, Economics); Kedar Vernekar (Science); Tanay Vijay (Math); Nicholas Griffin (Science).

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Congratulations to these dedicated scholars and their coaches for representing Frisco ISD on the national stage. Best of luck in Anaheim this April!

A heartfelt thank you to Coach Johnson and the Black student Union for organizing the Multicultural Pep Rally which was such a vibrant, meaningful, and powerful event. It was more than a celebration—it was a reflection of the beautiful diversity and unity that defines us as Trail Blazers.

Congratulations to the newest inductees into our school’s chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society. Over 50 students were inducted to NSHS. These students have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a profound commitment to the study of Hispanic language and culture. A special thank you and congratulations go to the chapter sponsor, Ms. Rey, for her tireless leadership and mentorship of these students. In addition to their academic success, the society has made a significant impact on our school community. Through their recent fundraising efforts, the team successfully raised enough funds to award two $500 scholarships to graduating seniors. Congratulations to all involved for their hard work, dedication, and generosity!

The LT Winter Guard had an excellent day at Wylie HS this past Saturday. Our JV finished 8th in their division and is preparing this week to compete at the State Competition on 3/7 at Mansfield HS.

Our Varsity group took 1st in their class and scored high enough to be promoted to the next classification. Their next contest is on Friday, 3/6, at Hebron HS.

Lebanon Trail Speech and Debate had 3 students in the final rounds of competition for a spot at the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Our LT students won qualification to the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament being held in Washington DC this year.

Vai Putla placed 6th in Program of Oral Interpretation

Aairah Usmani 4th in informative speaking

Dev Sanghvi placed 3rd in Congressional Debate

All 3 are qualified to attend the National Tournament. Congratulations to these Trail Blazers!

Ending the Silence for Families

Wednesday, March 11th - 6:00-7:00 PM - Virtual Presentation - RSVP here

Supporting Teens Experiencing School Avoidance & Anxiety

Wednesday, March 25th - 6:30-7:30 PM - Virtual Presentation - RSVP here

Join Frisco ISD and the Princeton Review for an engaging discussion on all things college admissions! Whether you're wondering if you should send your test scores, what to write in your essay, or how many activities to list on the Common App- bring your burning questions to "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About College Admissions but Felt Silly Asking."

Featuring Princeton Review's Editor-in-chief Rob Franek

Thursday, April 14, 2026

6:00-7:30 pm

Frisco ISD Admin. Building, 5515 Ohio Drive

Register here

Collin County Master Gardener Association Scholarship: This scholarship is open to graduating seniors from Collin County who are interested in pursuing a degree in horticulture. Deadline: Sunday, March 15, 2026

Small World Scholarship is perfect for seniors who plan to stay local after graduation! This is a full scholarship for two years covering tuition, books, and other related fees up to a total of $4,500 ($1,125 per semester) for students attending Collin College or Collin College Technical School. Please see application for additional criteria and qualifications. Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026

Find more: Scholarships can be found in Xello tile in the Portal. Click on “Plans,” then “Scholarships.

2026 Patricia Nan Cash Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to FISD graduates who have earned their bachelor’s degree or will graduate in May 2026 and plan to attend medical school or enroll in a graduate-level nursing program. The 2026 award amount is $2,000. This scholarship is administered through the Frisco Education Foundation and is a one-time scholarship.

Application: 2026 Application Link

Deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026

This come & go event is open to all FISD rising seniors (current 11th graders) and families and will showcase colleges from all over the nation!

Come get a jump start on senior year and visit with colleges from all over the nation!

Students and parents can register now! REGISTER HERE

(List of participating colleges will be shared later this semester!)

McKinney Prom Closet 2026 Shopping Days.

A FREE prom shopping experience for high school girls in our community. Last year, thanks to your support, 180 girls found their dream dresses at no cost!

✨ Students can now preview dresses and updates on our new social pages:
Instagram & Facebook – McKinney Prom Closet

📅 2026 Shopping Days
March 26 & 27 | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
March 28 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
March 29 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Stonebridge United Methodist Church
👗 Free dresses, shoes & accessories
🎓 Open to all high school girls (student must be present)

St. Andrew's Prom Closet is coming soon!

Young ladies may attend by appointment and get a free dress, shoes, purse and jewelry! We have well over 4500 dresses from size 0-30. The 2nd week of the event has lots of open shopping times- including the last Saturday.

Sign up for an appointment here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA9A82BABF4CF8-60497247-2026#/

For any questions, please contact: promclosetoutreach2@gmail.com

Prom will be on April 25th at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star.

Prom tickets are now available for purchase on Online School Fees. Tickets can be purchased for $100. Guest fees (for Non-LTHS or Underclassmen guests) will not be added to your Online School Fees account until the guest form is complete and approved by an Administrator.

LTHS Prom Guest Form (student must be logged into your school email account to access this form).

All prom guests must be a high school student and/or 20 years of age or younger at the time of the dance. High school students must be in good standing at their campuses. Middle school students are NOT allowed. All guests MUST have either a school ID or driver’s license (if not in school) and be verified at the door.

**All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door**

Jostens was here on Monday to deliver cap and gown orders that were placed before the February deadline. If you were absent on that day, please stop by the front office to see Mrs. Springer to pick up your order. Please be sure to bring your Student ID!

The Group Order Discount deadline has passed, but you can still order! Any orders placed at this time will be shipped directly to your home. Click here to be taken directly to our school’s homepage at Jostens.

Are you Senior and planning to attend Collin College in the Fall? If this is you, check out the “With Love It’s a Small World Scholarship. Application Link: Scholarship — With Love It's A Small World Deadline: May 1, 2026.

Class of 2026 yard signs have arrived! Please stop by the front of the school to pick on up (and metal stake if needed).

Lebanon Trail PTSA Website

Frisco ISD is conducting a survey from March 2nd through 15th to gather valuable feedback from students, parents, and staff about the 2025-26 school year. Be on the lookout for emails from Frisco ISD with a link to the survey beginning March 2, and don’t miss this opportunity to share your thoughts!

We are reaching out to ask for your partnership in addressing recent vandalism in our campus restrooms. We’ve seen significant damage to fixtures, doors, and dispensers, as well as general misuse of supplies.

Why This Matters

Our goal is to keep restrooms clean, safe, and open. However, when vandalism occurs:

• Restrooms must be closed for repairs, causing inconvenience for all students.

• Funds meant for student programs and classrooms are redirected to cover repair costs.

• We may have to limit access to protect the facility—something we want to avoid.

Our Request

We are investigating these incidents, and those responsible will face disciplinary action and repair costs. However, we would prefer to solve this through student pride. Please talk to your student about the importance of respecting shared spaces. Our expectation is simple: Use the restroom, take care of it, and leave it better than you found it. If students see something, we encourage them to say something. Silence protects the problem; speaking up protects the school. Thank you for your support in keeping our campus functional and respectful.

Every instructional day counts. Unlike in recent years, student grades and assessments will now be collected through the very last week of school. The final instructional day of the 2025-2026 school year is on May 22, 2026. We know that families often plan trips in advance, but please avoid scheduling family travel before that date, as absences can affect learning and final grades.

You can review the 2025-2026 academic calendar here. Thank you for helping your student finish the year strong!

We encourage you to use this form to nominate a teacher or staff member who you believe deserves special recognition for their contributions. I look forward to sharing your “Staff Shout Outs” with the LT staff.