Talkington Warrior Weekly

• It's great to see so many parents excited to pick up their kids after school! Please pull up as far as you can toward the cones in front of Door 6, even if you see your student. Stopping early causes traffic to back up toward Ivory. Having your Warrior walk to the car builds strength and character!
• If you need more time for your student to exit the vehicle, such as having a crucial conversation or mobility issues, please park in front of the Fine Arts wing. This keeps the lines moving.
• Please safely pull up behind the vehicle in front of you to keep the line as condensed as possible; we have been having issues with cars blocking buses and exiting traffic shortly before the 4:05 PM bell.

On-Time Arrival Matters

Students are expected to report to every class on time and be ready to learn when the class begins. Tardies accumulate throughout the school year and can create gaps in learning, disrupt instruction, and cause students to miss important information.

Important Reminder

Tardies are cumulative for the entire school year. Repeated tardiness means missed instructional time and can affect a student’s learning and academic progress. Students are responsible for arriving to class on time every day.

Expectation: Be on time, be prepared, and be ready to learn.

Reflections

The Reflections Arts Competition is back, and this year’s inspiring theme is “What My Culture Means to me.” Show us what culture means to YOU through art, music, dance, writing, photography, or film. For more information and entry guidelines visit https://www.txpta.org/reflections-participation

PTA Scholarships

Don’t miss out! The Texas PTA Scholarship deadline is a month away! Get those applications in before it’s too late. Visit https://www.txpta.org/scholarships to start!

If your student receives any special services, including 504 services, please complete this survey for Lubbock ISD!

If your Talkington student is a spectator at a middle school athletic event on an LISD campus, a parent or guardian must be present. Students who are unattended will not be allowed to watch the game.

Buy your Talkington Theatre T-Shirt and show your pride in our program! These shirts not only show your Theatre pride but help support our High School Thespian's for their trip to the Texas Thespian Festival in November. The deadline has been extended, so get your shirts now!

Families can order yearbooks & senior ads here:

https://yearbookordercenter.com/?school=25077

Seniors ads must be purchased by 11/6/2026, but parents can still submit photos to hali.cardenas@lubbockisd.org until 1/22/2027.

There are SO many ways for our Talkington girls to get involved, give back, and make a difference in our community!

Whether you’re looking for a quick volunteer opportunity, planning ahead, or wanting to participate in our upcoming Fall Festival, we have something for everyone!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

COMMUNITY SERVICE CALENDAR

FALL FESTIVAL

TALKINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICE WEBSITE

Find an opportunity → Sign Up → Serve → Log Your Hours!

Be sure to check the links regularly—new opportunities are being added all the time!

Questions about community service or need help finding an opportunity? See Mrs. Wilkins!

#TalkingtonWarriors #TalkingtonCommunityService #WeServe #YoungWomenLeaders #ServeAndLead #CommunityService #WarriorsWhoServe

This newsletter provides resources and tips to help manage stress and bond as a family unit!

From Ms. A: All new and returning students for CIS services and groups will need to sign our updated Parent permission form for this year! I will have copies at open house/to send home the first few weeks of school!

Dear Parent/Guardian:

We are pleased to inform you that Lubbock Independent School District will be operating the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for School Year 2026-2027. ALL SCHOOLS within Lubbock ISD will offer free breakfast and free lunch to ALL enrolled students. Additionally, CEP minimizes the burden on families and campus administrators by eliminating the need for free and reduced meal applications.

Campus Administrators can still greatly benefit from the completion of your family’s socio-economic information. The completion of this form will continue to help Lubbock ISD receive funding that is VITAL to your students’ educational experience and campus environment. Please take the time to complete this confidential form to make sure we are utilizing all resources available to help promote your child’s learning. This form can be submitted securely on the district webpage thru the registration portal.

If you need more information regarding CEP, please contact my office at 1628 19th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79411; 806-219-0264.

Sincerely,

Carol Evans

Director of Procurement

A 7th grader at Talkington spent two weeks drawing a Warrior!

Principal: Dr. Tiffany Longoria

Associate Principal (alpha M-Z): Ms. Aretha Cortez

Assistant Principal (alpha A-L): Mr. Owen Rust

Main Office: 806-219-2200

Website: https://www.lubbockisd.org/o/tsywl
Location: 415 North Ivory Avenue, Lubbock, TX 79403
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