
The Knight News
Lake Travis Middle School ~ March 7, 2025
Dear LTMS Families,
Next Wednesday, we will hold student assemblies to educate our students about the dangers of fentanyl. Please see the details below for more information.
Also, next Friday is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:50 PM and then begin our Spring Break Vacation from March 17-21.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we head into a busy spring!
Go Knights!
Ms. Hudson
Forever 15 Fentanyl Education Assemblies
In March, each of our middle schools will be hosting a special presentation by Forever 15, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl poisoning. This presentation aims to educate students about the risks associated with fentanyl, how it can unknowingly be present in substances, and the devastating impact it has had on individuals and families. The presentations will be held during the school day as follows:
- Monday March 10, 2025 - Hudson Bend MS
- Wednesday March 12, 2025 - Lake Travis MS
- Thursday March 13, 2025 - Bee Cave MS
Fentanyl is a growing concern in communities across the country, and knowledge is a crucial tool in prevention. Forever 15 works to empower young people with the information they need to make safe and informed decisions. The presentation is designed to be age-appropriate and informative, with a focus on education and prevention.
We will also be offering two parent information sessions, led by Forever 15, to provide parents, guardians, and community members with the opportunity to participate and learn more. These information sessions will be held as follows:
- Monday, March 3, 2025
Location: Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Location: Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
We encourage you to talk to your child after their school presentation and ask what they learned from it.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jennifer Garrigan at garriganj@ltisdschools.org, or 512-533-5940. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our students safe and informed.
What's Happening at LTMS...
3/8: Robotics @ Anderson HS (Regionals)
3/11-3/12: District Track Meet @ LTHS
3/12: Fentanyl Awareness Assemblies (AM)
3/12: District Track Meet @ LTHS
3/14: Early Release Day @ 12:50
3/17-3/21: No School-Spring Break
3/31:Tennis vs WRMS @ WHS
4/1: Golf LTISD Intrasquad Play @ Live Oak GC
4/3: Girls Soccer Black Team @ WRMS/ White Teams vs HBMS 5:00
4/3: Boys Soccer Black Team @ WRMS/ White Teams vs HBMS 6:15
4/4: Dance Tryouts @ 5pm
4/7: Tennis vs. HBMS @ LTHS
4/7: Golf vs. HCMS @ Plum Creek GC
4/10: Girls Soccer Both Teams vs HBMS
4/10: Boys Soccer @ HBMS
4/14: Golf vs. LTISD @ Hidden Falls GC
4/17: Girls Soccer Both Teams vs DSMS
4/17: Boys Soccer Both Teams vs DSMS
4/18: No School
4/23: Tennis vs. DSMS @ LTHS
4/23: Golf vs. DSISD @ Delaware Springs GC
4/24: Girls Soccer Both Teams vs SSMS
4/24: Boys Soccer Both Teams vs SSMS
4/25: Day of Service
4/28: Golf vs. WRMS @ Palmer Lakeside GC
4/29: Tennis vs SSMS @ LTHS
5/1: Girls Soccer Both Teams @ BCMS
5/1: Boys Soccer Both Teams vs BCMS
5/2: Spring Pep Rally
5/5: Tennis vs. HCMS @ WHS
5/8: Girls Soccer Black Teams @ HCMS/White Teams @ BCMS
5/8: Boys Soccer Black Teams @ HCMS/White Teams @ BCMS
5/10: Girls Soccer Black Team District Tournament @ WRMS
5/10: Boys Soccer Black Team District Tournament @ HCMS
5/22: Last Day of School for Students/Early Release @ 12:50
Congratulations to Orchestra!
Congratulations to the JV & Varsity Orchestra on receiving Sweepstakes (Superior ratings) at UIL yesterday!
Yearbooks-Last Chance!
STAAR Testing
Day of Service
GT Information
Gifted and Talented Screening Spring Referral Period closes Thursday, March 13th
The spring referral window to have your child screened for the LTISD Discovery (Gifted & Talented) Program is currently open. Please review the GT Information Slideshow if you are interested in having your child evaluated for the program, as it addresses the most commonly asked questions about the screening process.
The deadline for parents to complete the referral and permission form is Thursday, March 13th, 2025. Parents can find the referral and permission google form on the district GT website under "Referral Link for Secondary and New-to-District Students." Once you complete the referral and permission form, your student will be signed up for the screening, and you will receive further information from your GT Coordinator once the dates are set and finalized.
If you have further questions, please reach out to the LTMS campus GT Coordinator, Joan Tennison at tennisonj@ltisdschools.org.
LTMS Springs Sports 2025
Soccer, Golf, and Tennis will start right after Spring Break. These sports are only available to current 7th and 8th graders. Click the link for more information.
LTISD Superintendent Search
Homework hall is for students to stay after Monday through Thursday to work on assignments in a quiet space. Student do not need to sign up for homework hall in advance. Please note that students staying for homework hall need to have a ride ready to pick them up at 5:15 at the front of the school. On Monday's ONLY, we will provide a late bus for students already receiving transportation services, Late bus departure will be at 5:25.
LTMS Administration and Counseling Team
Rebecca Hudson, Principal
Cristy Kierdorf, Assistant Principal
7th Grade
Keitha St. Clair, Assistant Principal
6th Grade
Sandy Casares, Counselor
All 7th grade students, 8th grade students A-H
Melanie Dykhoff, Counselor
All 6th grade students, 8th grade students I-Z
Charles Looney, Admin
8th Grade
Your Leadership and Counseling Team
While our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers, the following information should help you reach the appropriate administrator or counselor for your child's grade level should a concern or question arise. We are committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners. Towards the start of the new school year, each counselor and Assistant Principal will be assigned new duties to individual grade levels, and we will share that information with families and students at that time. In the interim, please feel free to reach out to any member of our leadership team for assistance.
Principal:
Administrative Assistant:
Assistant Principals:
Counselors:
Ms. Casares-All 7th grade students, 8th grade students A-H
Ms. Melanie Dykhoff -All 7th grade students, 8th grade students I-Z