Trail Blazer Bulletin Sept 8-12

The State Fair of Texas has made a change to focus on students from Pre-K to 8th grade. They will no longer provide free tickets to high school students moving forward.

• Where to buy: BIGTEX.COM/5HS

• Promo code: 2025EDU

• Discount: $12 for a 1-day admission (Monday–Thursday), saving $7!

📌 Reminder: Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone (age 21+) starting at 5:00 pm each day.

A big shout-out to Mr. Cavenar and his AP Psychology students for their amazing work on The Iconic Brain Project! Students selected a celebrity, historical figure, or favorite fictional character and analyzed how that person (or character) might use different regions of the brain.

From Spider-Man to Taylor Swift, from Mario to Melanie Martinez, students labeled brain functions with creativity—like explaining how Spider-Man might use his occipital lobe—and connected them to course concepts. The project not only showcased imagination but also helped students lock in their understanding of brain functions, which is already showing up in classroom discussions. While the pictures are great, the projects are better. They are currently on display in the upper level B-Hall Collab Space.

Projects like these showcase the best of what it means to be a Trail Blazer—curious, innovative, and willing to think outside the box!

Way to go, Mr. Cavenar and AP Psych students! 💚💛

Homecoming Dance Tickets are now on sale on onlineschoolfees.com.

Students bringing a non-LTHS guest must complete the Homecoming Guest Form. (LT students must be logged into their Frisco ISD account to complete the form.) Once the guest form is complete and your guest has been approved by your Administrator, a guest fee will be added to your Online School Fees account. Your guest will not be able to attend without the form filled out and their fee paid in online school fees.

Forms must be filled out and submitted by Wednesday, October 1st. The guest fee must be paid by Thursday, October 2nd at 11:30pm for your guest to attend.

ALL GUESTS MUST HAVE A GUEST FORM TO ATTEND. Guests must be 18 years old or younger.

NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.

Frisco ISD parents can access the curriculum outline and pacing guides used Districtwide for each core course. District educators create and revise the curriculum outlines each year which is rooted in the statewide curriculum standards provided by the Texas Education Agency, called the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Click here to watch the Mock Trial Video Presentation to find out all about Mock Trial. Parent Permission Form links in video. Students MUST have permission forms in order to try-out.

Purchase your Lebanon Trail Homecoming MUMS and GARTERs now through September 25th. You have two choices for pick up. You choose either to pick up directly from the Mum Shop in Allen as soon as it's ready or choose to have them delivered to the school.

Delivery will be available for pick up in the LT Cafeteria on September 30 from 2:50 to 5:30pm.

Here is the link to purchase

*See full PSAT details here.

Get yours now at the lowest price of the season, plus 4 free icons!

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, all 12 Frisco ISD high school bands will present their competition marching productions at the 9th annual Frisco ISD Marching Band Showcase presented by Whataburger. The event will begin at 6:30pm at the Ford Center. General Admission seats are $6 and can be purchased at http://tickets.friscoisd.org/ under FISD Events.

Our very own award-winning Trail Blazer Band will go on at 9:15pm.

When students make a threat to a campus, even via social media, the District and campus move quickly to address them. Watch Frisco Police discuss why words matter.

Parents are encouraged to remind children that while they may be “joking” about having a weapon or threatening harm to a school campus, the punishment by law is, at minimum, a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000 and up to a year in jail. The punishment can be as severe as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to $10,000 and two to 10 years in prison.

Frisco ISD supports the Frisco Police Department's full prosecution of any individual who threatens harm to our students, staff, and campuses.

• Texas Penal Code 22.07 Terroristic Threat

• Texas Education Code 37.125 Exhibition, use, or threat of exhibition or use of firearms

On Thursday 9/11 HOSA will be having its registration meeting during Trail Blazer Time. If you are interested in joining HOSA please come to Ms. Mosier B226 to pick up a parental permission form. A signed permission form will be required in order to attend. Freshmen students will also need to get a pass from Ms. Mosier in order to leave their homeroom for the meeting.

Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services will be providing a vaccination clinic for Frisco ISD this Fall.

Where: Frisco ISD Lebanon Trail HS (library)

When: 9/17/2025 4:30 - 6:00 PM

A parent or guardian must be present for students to receive vaccines.

**BEFORE Arriving: Make a copy of DL and Insurance Card***

After 4:25 PM - enter on the East side of the building @ Double Doors, look for the RED/BLACK 'FLU SHOTS TODAY' sign.

All participants MUST register online & bring a paper copy of your insurance card & driver’s license with you to the clinic. Copies cannot be made at the clinic.

To sign up please go to: https://oem.passporthealthglobal.com/ClinicSignUp/Registration/FISDPC

All pre-sale tickets will be online beginning Monday @ 10:00 am

• Advanced Ticket prices will be $4.00 for students, and $6.00 for adults through the App or online.

• 3:00 pm the day of the game, ticket sales will increase to $10.00 (plus additional convenience fees)

• Tickets can be purchased on the Frisco ISD website (tickets.friscoisd.org) or by credit card at the gate.

• THERE WILL BE NO CASH SALES

Click here to access the Frisco ISD website to purchase tickets online

Fans can additionally download the free Home Town Fan App on their mobile phone for redeeming tickets and entry into the venue. The app is available in both Apple App Store and Google Play.

Frisco ISD Facility Guidelines

• No outside food/drink allowed

• Concessions will be available

• FISD Bag Policy

Congratulations to LT Blazer Varsity & JV Tennis, for their wins against Frisco High. Shout out to Maika for earning match MVP and Atharva for clenching Match ball. Shout out to Daksh and Sparsh for grabbing their first varsity wins! Congratulations to JV players Aarav for JV MVP and Ema for clenching Match ball.

Congratulations to Trail Blazer Volleyball! The entire program has been stacking up wins across the board! On Tuesday (09/02) against Newman Smith, we had a full program sweep—and in a very rare and exciting moment, our freshman team dominated with a perfect 25–0 set. Varsity kept the momentum rolling with back-to-back wins on Tuesday and Friday, and our JV team showed their grit by earning the bronze medal in the Areté tournament over the weekend. The energy is high, the confidence is strong, and LT volleyball is fired up and ready to open district play this Tuesday (09/09) at home!”

Friday night gray skies did not stop our Trail Blazers! Our boys showed up and got the job done! Congratulations to our Varsity Football team for their 29- 0 win against the Independent Knights. Our spirit groups showed up ready to cheer and support despite the weather! Congratulations to JV Football for their 33-22 win on Thursday against Prosper Rockhill.

Congratulations to Trail Blazer XC for their strong showing at the UTA Gerald XC Invitational. Varsity Girls placed 4th overall, Varsity Boys placed 7th overall and both JV girls and Boys placed 3rd amongst FISD schools. Special Shout out to senior Andrew Malan who secured 1st place in the boys varsity race! Way to go Drew!

Congratulations to our Lebanon Trail NJROTC students who participated in the Eagle Talon Challenge this weekend. The Trail Blazer Company distinguished themselves in the 800-meter relay and standing long jump categories. Bravo Zulu goes out to Vikram Palani and Chiruhas Nenavath for bringing home the gold in the 800-meter relay; Teron Batchelor and Miles Davis for bringing home the gold medal for the standing long jump.

Help STUCO raise funds by buying from their Soda Bar this week! The soda bar will be in the rotunda during all lunches starting on Tuesday. Cash only!

The window for students to drop Advanced or AP courses is now open. We understand that these decisions can be complex, and we want to ensure you have all the necessary information to make an informed choice.

Key Dates and Procedures

• Form Availability: Starting Wednesday, September 10, students can pick up an Advanced/AP Drop Form from their teacher or the Counseling Office.

• Submission Deadline: The completed form, including required parent and teacher signatures, must be returned to the Counseling Office no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, September 17.

• Effective Date: All approved schedule changes will go into effect on Monday, September 22.

• Eligible Changes: This drop window is only for students wishing to change from an advanced or AP class to an on-level equivalent. No other schedule changes will be processed at this time.

• Late Arrival/Early Release: Juniors and Seniors who are dropping a course may request a Late Arrival or Early Release period if they do not already have two on their schedule. Students Must have their own transportation and are not permitted to stay on campus during this time.

Specific Course Information

• Courses Without an On-Level Equivalent: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and AP Physics, AP Spanish 4 or 5, AP Euro, AP Music Theory, AP Calc BC, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Art courses. AP Computer Science, AP French 4, Spanish 3 Adv. Dropping these courses will result in a change to a Late Arrival or Early Release period. If the course is a graduation requirement, a counselor will discuss your options with you to ensure you stay on track.
  

• AP Seminar: AP Seminar has a different drop window. It can only be dropped at the 6-week mark and only applies to 11th and 12th-grade students.

Important Considerations

• Changes Are Not Guaranteed: Submitting a form does not guarantee a schedule change. Approval depends on seat availability in the requested on-level course.

• Grading: If you drop an advanced class, your grade from the first six weeks will follow you to the new on-level course and will be part of your Q1 average.

• No Reversals: Once a schedule change is made, it cannot be undone. Please carefully consider your decision before submitting the form. We are unable to predict what a new schedule will look like in advance.

If you have any questions or concerns, we strongly encourage you to speak with your counselor.

Join on Zoom:

Sept 10th:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83824912663?pwd=28zuBTD130vcEPJad7QP0Oa2Xtazwb.1

Passcode: 685261

Find Your Future- Out of State College Night!

This event will showcase out of state public and private colleges! Come meet university representatives and learn more about admissions, financial aid, freshman scholarships, and majors/degrees from prestigious universities from all over the nation!

Thursday, Sept. 11 @ 6:00-8:00pm (Come & Go)

Heritage High School

14040 El Dorado

(Park in front and enter front doors)

View list of participating colleges here!

Please register in advance for a barcode: https://falltacrao.swoogo.com/registration2025/begin

Find Your Future- Texas College Night!

This event will showcase Texas public and private colleges! Come meet university representatives and learn more about admissions, financial aid, freshman scholarships, and majors/degrees from the best Lone Star state universities and colleges!

Wednesday, Sept. 17 @ 6:00-8:00pm (Come & Go)

Frisco High School

6401 Parkwood Blvd

(Park in the front campus parking lot and enter the front doors OR park in the west/north parking lot and enter the north side entrance.)

View list of participating colleges here!

Please register in advance for a barcode: https://falltacrao.swoogo.com/registration2025/begin

In partnership with our district PTA, we are excited to host a virtual presentation for staff and families on supporting students who may be experiencing stress.

Shauna Barnes, from the Grant Haliburton Foundation, brings a strong background in child psychiatry research and a deep passion for mental health awareness and advocacy. She is driven by the belief that adolescents, parents, educators, and community members should be equipped with the knowledge and resources to recognize and support those facing mental health challenges.

CoServ scholarship opportunities:

• 7- $5,000 Scholarships (for current high school seniors) who plan on attending a college, university, or trade/vocational school) for the 2026-2027 Fall, Spring, and/or Summer Sessions

• 5 scholarships to attend the Youth Leadership Tour to Austin, Texas then Washington DC (for current high school juniors)

Applications are now open: For Students - CoServ.com

The LTHS PTSA is seeking Senior Parents who want to volunteer as part of our Senior Events Committee.

The Senior Events Committee is responsible for planning and hosting the Senior Bonfire, Senior Lock In, Ribbon Ceremony, Six Flags Grad Nite, and Powderpuff Game, as well as providing volunteers for Student Council's Senior Sunrise.

Feel free to select all the positions in which you are interested, and someone will reach out to discuss your interest. If you have any questions, contact the PTSA Senior Events Chair at seniors@lebanontrailptsa.com

Please click here to sign up to support your 2026 senior.

Lebanon Trail PTSA Website

Click here to register for the practice SAT!

Starting Sept. 1, 2025, state law (Senate Bill 12) requires parents to give annual consent before school staff can provide routine health services such as first aid, screenings, or short-term counseling. Without consent, only emergency, life-saving care may be given. If you have not done so already, please click here to ensure your student can receive care from the nurse, athletic trainers and counselors.

Learn more about Senate Bill 12 and Routine Health Services

As we begin this school year, I want to share an important update about attendance and grading expectations. Unlike in recent years, student grades and assessments will now be collected through the very last week of school. Every instructional day matters, and it is essential that students are present and engaged until the final day of the school year.

We know families often plan trips in advance, but please schedule travel after the last day of school. Missing these last instructional days can affect a student’s learning and may have a direct impact on their final grades.

Access the academic calendar and view our grading practices by clicking on the Campus Assessment and Grading link on our campus website. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure students finish the year strong.

We’re looking forward to a great year of learning together!