Dear LTMS Families,

Spring is in full swing, and our calendar is quickly filling up with exciting events at LTMS! Be sure to check below for important dates and upcoming activities.

Go Knights!
Ms. Hudson

In 2019, Lake Travis ISD officials introduced the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) to school safety. The SRP is a proven method of creating shared language and actions among students, staff, and first responders during a school emergency. During the 2022-23 school year, district and campus officials will continue to conduct drills following SRP procedures.

Our staff and students will take part in a lockdown drill at LTMS on March 3, 2025. As a result, parents and students may see law enforcement officers, safety vehicles and/or other emergency responders onsite.

The drill is scheduled to occur in the morning and should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Once the exercise has been completed, all instruction will resume as scheduled. Our teachers and students have been advised of the drill and are prepared to participate. We appreciate your patience, understanding and support during this time.

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 me at garriganj@ltisdschools.org, or 512-533-5940. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our students safe and informed.

Our LTMS girls and boys track programs are having an exciting start of the season despite a small weather hiccup last week! We are seeing so many athletes emerge and find their place within this track program & we are proud of the hard work we have seen thus far. Next week, we are excited to have some amazing weather, and we will head into our pre-district meets! This will allow us to see where we stand as of now amongst the other schools in our district! We have a few athletes that have or that are close to breaking some pretty amazing records which brings a lot of excitement!

LTMS is hosting a UIL event that includes students from LTMS and our surrounding districts. We need your help to make our UIL event a success. Volunteers are needed for various roles, including: Test Administration, Judging, Scoring, and General Assistance. No prior experience is necessary. We appreciate any time you can give! Sign up today and be a part of this exciting event!

Volunteer Sign Up

3/1: LTEF Gala

3/4: 7th Grade Pre-District Track Meet @ DSHS

3/5: 8th Grade Pre-District Track Meet @ DSHS

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

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.

Introduction to Springs Sports 2025

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.

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:

Rebecca Hudson

Administrative Assistant:

Leslie Adams

Assistant Principals:

Ms. Rizzoli Kierdorf

Ms. St. Clair

Mr. Looney

Counselors:

Ms. Casares-All 7th grade students, 8th grade students A-H

Ms. Melanie Dykhoff -All 7th grade students, 8th grade students I-Z