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The eLeader

The official digital newsletter of La Porte ISD

The eLeader The official digital newsletter of La Porte ISD

Greetings, La Porte ISD Family.


Today is a great day to be a Bulldog! I hope that your Fall Break is relaxing and enjoyable. The extended weekend runs through tomorrow, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, October 10. This past Friday, we honored the 2023 La Porte ISD Distinguished Alumni & Citizen class at the Bulldog Centre. Congratulations to Beth Brady, our 2023 Distinguished Citizen, and to Mike Clausen, Frank Nance and Bob Pizzitola, who are our 2023 Distinguished Alumni honorees. Read more about them here.


Our Bulldogs are beyond the halfway point of district play, and they have a 4-1 district record after a hard-fought game against state-ranked Port Arthur Memorial on Friday. We are back in Barbers Hill this Friday night to face Porter. Come join us as we fill the hill to cheer on our football team, band and color guard, Chatos, cheerleaders and student trainers. Our volleyball teams are at home this Friday with matches against Iowa Colony. Go Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs! Tickets for our athletic events are available here.


Superintendent Shout-outs

  • I want to give a huge shout-out to the extraordinary La Porte High School students who– on their day off from school– helped make our Distinguished Alumni and Citizen Luncheon so wonderful. Students from the La Porte High School Orchestra performed for our guests; our JROTC presented flags and assisted with parking; and the senior class president and student council president led our pledge to the flags and our invocation. Many thanks to their advisors as well for coming in during their Fall Break. Our dedicated students and teachers are top-notch!
  • Congratulations to the Mighty Bulldog Band and Color Guard, which placed sixth this weekend out of 22 bands in the Channelview Pre-UIL Marching Contest. They also finished in the top 10 at the U.S. Bands Houston Regional Marching Contest on September 30, with the highest score among 5A bands. Please join me in congratulating band members and their directors on their wonderful achievements!


Have a great week!


Walter Jackson, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

U.S. Bands Houston Regional Marching Contest

2023 Distinguished Alumni and Citizens Luncheon

Upcoming Events

Oct. 10 – Welcome back from Fall Break!

Oct. 10 – Fall Concert: La Porte H.S. Orchestra, 7 p.m. @ Sonja Angelo Theater
Oct. 10 – College Night, 6-8 p.m. @ Deer Park H.S., 710 San Augustine Ave.

Oct. 12 – Texas Education Human Resources Day
Oct. 14 – UIL Marching Contest @ Channelview H.S. Stadium
Oct. 14 – Kids Rodeo & Fall Festival, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. @ Lomax Arena

Academics

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PSAT to be administered Oct. 18

La Porte High School will administer the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) to sophomores and the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) as an optional test for juniors on Oct. 18. The PSAT is an important instrument for students and staff to identify areas of strength and weakness as students prepare for college and career. The PSAT/NMSQT, while providing that same important information, also provides a great opportunity for students to earn college scholarships. For information on the tests and a variety of preparation tools. visit our PSAT/SAT/NMSQT page.

La Porte High School JROTC enjoys successful competition


Under the guidance of Capt. Hector Echevarria and Sgt. John Piccio, our JROTC program is having an active and successful year on campus and at competition. Thew cadets recently brought home a slew of awards after competing at the annual New Caney Military Skills Competition against JROTC programs from 10 other area schools. Students placed in the following events: Tug-O'-War, 2nd; Dodge Ball, 2nd; Obstacle Course, 4th; Orienteering, 4th; Biathlon, 4th; Physical Fitness, 4th; and Military skills, 5th. .

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Introducing the La Porte High School Security Team

These La Porte ISD staff members are working hard every day to keep our students safe. We are so fortunate to have these outstanding individuals on our team and to work in a district where providing our students a safe place to learn is paramount.

Teacher Feature

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Ms. Laurie Burns was recently chosen by her peers as the Teacher of the Month at Lomax Junior High. She has shown great leadership for all of the Math department. She cares for her team, plans ahead, and makes sure everyone has what they need to help students be successful. Ms. Burns always goes above and beyond and her dedication to the students and staff is immeasurable! She is seen in this photo with Dr. Kade Griffin, principal.

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