FM9 News
April 8-14
September 23-29, 2024
ON THE CALENDAR
On the Calendar
Sept 23-27: Homecoming Spirit Days (ALL WEEK)
Sept 25: Homecoming Carnival 5-7PM @ FM9 Parking Lot (bus loop)
Sept 25-26: Orchestra Fall Concert, 7PM @ FM Auditorium
Sept 27 - Pep Rally Day (Pep Rally Bell Schedule)
Sept 28: Homecoming Dance 8-11PM @ FM Cafeteria
Homecoming Carnival
- Date: September 25
- Time: 5pm - 7pm
- Location: FM9/FMHS Parking Lot (bus loop)
Homecoming Spirit Week!
- Monday: "FMHS is Paradise" - Hawaiian Day
- Tuesday: "This is OUR Beach" - Beach Floaties
- Wednesday: "Totally RAD or Totally BAD" - Surfer vs. Biker
- Thursday: "Ohana=Jag Family" - Twin Day
- Friday: "HoCo Jag Spirit" - Mum/Garter Day
Homecoming DANCE
Don't miss out on THE FRESHMAN EVENT OF THE YEAR!!! It's the Homecoming Dance!! Gather your friends for a night of photos, dancing, and FUN!!
- Date: September 28
- Time: 8pm - 11pm
- Location: FMHS Cafeteria
- Tickets: $25 online until September 27 (link) ... $40 at the door
Spirit Days - Fall Game Days
Show your JAGUAR SPIRIT all year!!
- September 12 - PJ Day
- September 23-27 - Homecoming Week
- October 4 - Pink Out
- October 10 - Western Day
- October 18 - Navy Out
- October 21-25 - Mound Showdown Week
- November 1 - Camo Day
- November 8 - Jersey Day
FRIDAY Pep Rally
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)
- Reflections Master Class - September 25 from 6:30-7:30 on Google Meet (LINK)
Reflections Master Class
The LISD Council of PTAs is hosting a Reflections Master Class! This workshop is open to everyone - families and students who are interested in participating but need some guidance on how to begin. At the end of the workshop, Anita, the owner of Art House, will lead a 10-15 minute master class. She'll share creative ideas to inspire students and demonstrate how to create artwork for this year's theme.
- Reflections Master Class - September 25 from 6:30-7:30 on Google Meet (LINK)
PTSA Student Reps Needed
Looking for a leadership opportunity? PTSA is looking for grade level representatives to serve on the PTSA Board! Join PTSA and apply to be a grade level student representative. Application deadline is Sept. 30.
Most Needed Items
Drop off Location
SUPPORT THE JAGS!!
Cross Country WINS
FMHS Girls Cross Country win the Woodbridge Invitational. First Texas team to ever win the largest and most competitive regular season meet in the country.
Athletic Trainers
Special shoutout to our amazing student athletic trainers for always being there for ALL our teams!! GO JAGS
Lady Jags Wrestling
Good luck to FMHS Lady Jags Sophomore Sophia Silva and Senior Isabella Silva as they compete in Nagoya Japan at the SJJIF World Championships!
- Sophia will be competing in the Teens Orange Belt NoGi 67.6 kg and Gi 68.9 kg.
- Isabella will be competing in the All Female Juvenile Blue Belt Gi 59 kg & NoGi 57.2 kg; as well as the open weight divisions in Gi and NoGi.
Speech & Debate
Good luck to our Robotics Team, who will be traveling to Athens, Greece next week to compete at the FIRST Global Challenge. This FMHS Robotics Team is number one in the nation and will be the only team representing the United States and competing with 190 other countries for the number one spot globally! Congratulations to these students and your FMHS family wishes you all the best!
1. Harish Pravin
2. Aneesh Depa
3. Shivali Sharma
4. Manasvi Siddabatula
5. Tarun Bhaskar
6. Shreay Angara
National Merit Semi-Finalists
Congratulations to our academically talented students that are National Merit Semifinalists!
Support BAND
The band spirit merchandise store is open!
Click here to see what's new.
Orchestra Performance
- September 25: Orchestra Fall Concert Night 1 (Concert, Camerata, Symphonic) 7:00 in the FM Auditorium
- September 26 - Orchestra Fall Concert Night 2 (Philharmonic, Chamber) 7:00 PM in the FM Auditorium.
Rosettes Dance Camp
- Date: October 5
- Time: 9am-noon
- Location: FMHS Gyms
- Register: FMHS Rosettes.com
- Cost $40 per child
Jr. Jags Cheer Clinic
- Date: October 12
- Time: 9am-noon
- Location: FMHS Navy Gym
- Register: JAGUAR CHEER (link)
- Cost: $50 per child
Jr. Jags Volleyball Game
- Date: October 29
- Time: 5-8 PM
- Location: FMHS Arena
- Register: FM Jags Volleyball.com
- Cost: $50 per player
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
Rosettes Silent Auction
The FMHS Rosettes Drill Team is hosting a silent auction, offering exclusive experiences for your little ones to step into the boots of a Rosette! Click below to explore the opportunities and start bidding.
All proceeds support the team’s trip to California!
Auction Starts Sept. 18 and Ends Oct. 5
Support AFJROTC
- Date: September 24
- Time 5-8pm
- Location: Culvers (2709 Flower Mound Rd)
Rosettes Social Fundraiser
- Date: September 25
- Time: 3-9pm
- Location: Baskin Robbins (2704 Cross Timbers, Ste 106)
Support ROSETTES
- Date: October 7
- Time: 5-8pm
- Location: Chick-fil-A (Founders Square)
Rosettes Event
- Kendra Scott Gives Back Event
- Date: November 30
- Time: 4-6 PM
- Location: Kendra Scott @ Shops at Highland Village
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 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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