FM9 News
April 8-14
October 15-20, 2024
ON THE CALENDAR
On the Calendar
October 18 - Spirit Day = Navy Out
October 23: Picture Retake Day
October 24 & 26 - Theatre Show "Tinker Bell"
November 5 - Election Day - Staff & Student Holiday
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
🚨📣 VOTE for FMHS as MOST SPIRITED School!! 📣🚨
FMHS has advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for Most School Spirit!!
- YOUR TASK: VOTE VOTE VOTE (refresh, vote again ... as many times as you can!). Let's keep the JAGUAR SPIRIT going all the way to THE TOP!! Voting for this round is open until October 18. GO JAGS!!
- VOTE HERE (LINK)
Spirit Days - Fall Game Days
Show your JAGUAR SPIRIT all year!!
- October 18 - Navy Out
- October 21-25 - Mound Showdown Week
- November 1 - Camo Day
- November 8 - Jersey Day
Back the HEROES Breakfast
FMHS and FM9 will be hosting our firefighters and police officers on Wednesday, October 30th. Firefighters and police officers will be greeting students and faculty, on both campuses, beginning at 8AM. Students come out and say hello to our local men and women here to protect. Dress in red, white, and blue on the 30th in support of our local heroes.
Digital Citizenship Week
This week is Digital Citizenship Week! Join us as we continue to help our students develop healthy relationships with media and
technology. Make sure to join us on Twitter/X (@digitalLISD) as we share helpful information and celebrations.
LISD Food Truck @ FM9/FMHS
- Date: Friday, October 18
- Time: during all lunches
- Menu: Sliders (pulled pork, chicken patty, or Korean BBQ) with sides
- Cost: Food truck meals can be purchased using student accounts, school meal program, or cash.
Bowling for Scholars
Let the good times roll, it’s time to bowl! Bowling for Scholars is the LISD Council of PTAs’ annual fun-draiser—we celebrate LISD and raise money for 10 LISD senior scholarships. Build your team however you like: classmates, family, friends, coworkers, your local PTA, or a combination of them all. Wear your school/PTA shirts loud and proud, because there will be prizes!
Get Involved in campus Clubs & Organizations
The BEST way to be part of Jaguar Nation is to get involved. FMHS has many different clubs and organizations that 9th-12th grader students can join. Check out the main clubs list and make plans to attend the 1st meetings of the year. Information can also be found posted in the CLUB HUB located on the bulletin board at the doors to Main Campus.
PTSA Reflections Program
- Digital Entry (link)
- Guidelines & Entry Form (link)
- Questions: reflections1fmhsptsa@gmail.com or text/call 972-365-7419
LISD Coat Drive
LISD Council of PTAs Coat Drive 2024
Dressed To Learn is working with LISD Counseling to provide 1500 coats for students this winter! Donate by Oct 23.
For additional information please go to: linktr.ee/dressedtolearn
If you would like to donate online, click the link HERE.
Thank you for helping LISD students stay warm this winter!
MLK, Jr. Contest/Ceremony
Students at FM9 are encouraged to display their gifts and talents as a way to connect with Dr. King's legacy. Students can submit in the categories of Art, Essay, 3D Art, and Graphic Design/Photography.
- All entries must be turned in at the Lewisville Administration Building, Room 209. Please note, the deadline for contest entry is Friday, December 13, 2024.
Please save the date for the 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration:
- Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
- Time: 6:00pm
- Location: Marcus High School
- Additional details can be found at https://www.mlkofnorthtexas.org/
SUPPORT THE JAGS!!
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS - Boys AND Girls CC Teams
Tennis - Regional Quarterfinals
- Date: October 15
- Time: 4pm
- Opponent: Plano West
- Location: TBD
Water Polo PLAYOFFS
Varsity MEN Regional Quarterfinals
- Date: October 15
- Time: 4:30pm
- Opponent: Marcus
- Location: Westside Aquatic Center
Water Polo PLAYOFFS
Congratulations to the Lady Jags Water Polo team on an OUTSTANDING season!!
Jaguar Players of the Week
- Marcus Simpson (RB)
- Jordan Olive (LB)
- Chace Alves (LB)
- Landon Davis (OL)
Theatre Production of "Tinker Bell"
FMHS Theatre’s next production—-Tinker Bell! “Submerse yourself in the epic story of Peter Pan from Tinker Bells’s perspective that takes some faith, trust, and a little bit of pixie dust.”
FMHS Show dates @ FMHS Auditorium- October 24th @ 7 pm
- October 26th @ 2:30 pm and 7 pm.
- BUY Tickets: https://cur8.com/17642/project/126347
This production will also be touring:
- Oct 4: Donald Elementary
- Oct 8: Wellington Elementary
- Oct 15: Bluebonnet Elementary
- Oct 18: Forest Vista Elementary
Support LACROSSE
- Date: October 15
- Time: 5-8pm
- Location: Chick-fil-A (2499 & 3040)
Support BASKETBALL
- Date: October 17
- Time: 2-8pm
- Location: Everbowl (2704 Cross Timbers #117)
Support WRESTLING
- Date: October 17
- Time: All Day
- Location: Craft Piess (2451 Lakeside Pkwy #300)
Support BOYS SOCCER
- Date: October 16
- Time: 5-9pm
- Location: Chipotle, 1900 Long Prairie Rd
Support SWIM & DIVE
- Date: October 22
- Time: 5-9pm
- Location: Chipotle (1900 Long Prairie Rd)
Support FFA
- Date: October 23
- Time: 5-9pm
- Location: Handel's (2717 Cross Timbers Rd)
Jr. Jags Volleyball Game
- Date: October 29
- Time: 5-8 PM
- Location: FMHS Arena
- Register: FM Jags Volleyball.com
- Cost: $50 per player
Meet the Jags - Basketball
- October 30
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Jaguar Arena
Baseball - Golf Tourney
Get your teams ready and registered for the Annual Jags Baseball Golf Tournament. See you on the course! GO JAGS!!
- Date: October 27
- Location: Tour 18
- Information Link
Support ROSETTES
- Date: November 30
- Time: 4-6pm
- Location: Kendra Scott 2 Shops at Highland Village
Softball Pickleball Tourney
Get a pickleball team together and come support FMHS Lady Jags Softball Program. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and prizes include cash and gift cards! Click HERE to register.
LISD Spectator Guidelines at ALL Events
Lewisville ISD has high expectations of our student athletes, but we also have high expectations of our fans. Please view the below fan behavior guidelines before attending any LISD athletic event:
Guidelines
- Applaud and cheer for your team.
- Support coaches, players, officials, and administrators.
- No profanity.
- No throwing of objects.
- No taunting of officials.
- No pets are allowed except service animals. Service animals are permitted.
If the above guidelines are not followed, individuals WILL be asked to leave or be escorted out by appropriate school designee or law enforcement. Thanks for doing your part to support Lewisville ISD athletics!
WEATHER REPORT
PARENT INFO & RESOURCES
LISD Candidate Forum
The Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs will be hosting a candidate forum on October 15th from 9-11 a.m. at the TECC-East building. Please spread the word, show up to support public education and help candidates understand that support/funding of public schools is a crucial part of their platform!
(The forum will broadcast live on Lewisville ISD Council of PTA’s Facebook page and will be available for later viewing.)
LISD Parent Cafe
The Lewisville ISD Parent Café program is a parent-led peer support group that provides a confidential space for parents to discuss, validate and receive support on the challenges of raising children, along with free childcare (ages 5+) and a meal for the family.
Support PTSA while Shopping
It’s easy to support FMHS PTSA while you shop! Click the links below to learn how to sign up for rewards programs.
- Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program – FMHS’ charity number is 8074. https://fmhsptsa.org/.../08/good_neighbor_charity_tt.pdf
- Kroger Community Rewards Program – Must re-link to FMHS PTSA every fall after Aug. 1. https://fmhsptsa.org/.../kroger-community-rewards...
Ask An Expert: Video Series
In 2018, LISD launched Ask-an-Expert, a video series aimed at helping parents continue crucial conversations with their children at home. Throughout the year, our counselors share their expertise with you, touching on some of the most important issues our students face today. Videos can be accessed here: Ask an Expert Videos
Talk, listen, and keep the conversation going. #askLISD
Whole Child Series
The Lewisville ISD Counseling and Social Work Department is grateful to partner with you to support the social emotional needs of all LISD students. We believe education on these issues is key to helping our students become happy, successful people.
Please review the flyers in English or Spanish describing different social issues our students may face. If you have any areas that we may assist you or your student, please contact your student’s school counselor.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with your students.
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
Proper pick up and drop off locations for FM9/FMHS (in YELLOW on map):
- West Parking Lot (Senior Lot / Auditorium Entrance, off Peters Colony Rd) – please drop off and pick up in this location.
- South Parking Lot (Football Field / South Field House, off Old Settlers Rd.) – you may pick up and drop off at this location also. (not shown on the map)
Prohibited Areas for Student Pick up or Drop off (in RED on map):
- Bus Loop / Faculty Parking area off Old Settlers Rd.
- Front Office Loop / Faculty and Guest Parking area off of Peters Colony – this is an area for drop off only for students with special physical needs & injuries (crutches / wheelchair / etc...)
- Baseball/Softball/Tennis off Peters Colony Rd. – this is ONLY drop off for athletes who have 1st period athletics in this area.
Canvas for Parents
Canvas is a digital learning management system, or LMS, used by schools, educators, students and families. Users access and manage online learning materials, communicate about skill development and learning achievement.
School Lunch & Fees
Here Comes the Bus App
This tool provides LISD students and their families access to real-time location updates of their school bus.
- Location of a student's bus both before and after school;
- Confirmation a student's bus has arrived at the bus stop, at school, or both;
- Push notifications or email messages when the bus is near a student's stop, if a bus has been replaced with a backup, or when Texas Central School Bus has important information to relay.
LINK for further instructions and to learn more!
Recognize SomeONE
This program gives our community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our staff here at LISD. Please take a moment to recognize someONE!
- CLICK HERE to send a special recognition to teachers, administrators, and staff 💙
JOIN PTSA
Join the PTSA - Supports the students and staff of FM9 and FMHS with campus grants, scholarships, student programs, and more!
District Calendar
Now it's time to SHINE at FM9!!
Have a GREAT Week! GO JAGS!!
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