September 2024

LISD Families,

These last couple of weeks have been tough to absorb as we recently received news of more gun violence in a school, this time in Georgia. It is very normal for these situations to create questions among our families, students and staff about what LISD is doing to keep our schools safe. LISD has an in-depth safety and security plan in place, and I encourage you to review those procedures on our website. I also want to thank our community for their support of last year's bond referendums that enable us to continue to enhance our safety measures.

As our biggest classrooms get back into action with events across our stadiums and arenas, it reaffirms my pride in our district, where the community unites as ONE LISD to rally around our kids. As a fan, I ask that you review the spectator guidelines linked in this newsletter to ensure our sporting events remain a safe and exciting environment for everyONE.

The new bond-funded iPads are also being delivered to students over the coming weeks, and I want to remind you about the changes our 7th & 8th graders will see in their student device access related to the App Store. You can reference my back-to-school message or the back-to-school website for those details.

There are many more updates in this month's newsletter, including an update regarding the Community Efficiency Committee (CEC), so please keep reading. You will hear much more from me about the CEC process in the coming weeks.

Thank you for being an incredible partner in the education of your child.

Lori Rapp, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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Oct. 1 - National Principal Month

Oct. 2 - School Custodian Appreciation Day

Oct. 6 - Coach Appreciation Day

Oct. 7 - Voter Registration Deadline

Oct. 11 - Student Holiday

Oct. 14 - Staff & Student Holiday

Oct. 16 - Boss's Day

To view the 2024-25 LISD Academic Calendar visit LISD.net/cal. For school hours, including early release times, visit LISD.net/hours.

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, Sept. 9. Click HERE for the full recap.

Forest Vista Elementary students lead the pledge of allegiance and Texas pledge.

At an Aug. special board meeting, the LISD Board of Trustees adopted a tax rate of $1.1178 for the 2024-25 school year, which is more than a one cent decrease from the previous year. That will mean a savings to the average LISD homeowner of nearly $200 a year. READ MORE

The Community Efficiency Committee (CEC) is a group of more than 50 LISD stakeholders charged with representing the entire LISD community in the review of facility usage and enrollment trends in order to share assessments with the LISD Board of Trustees about how to proceed with boundary adjustments and facility usage.

At an Oct. board meeting, CEC representatives will present information to the Board about the process of the efficiency assessment. District leaders will present the results of the assessment at a following board meeting. Be on the lookout for detailed videos explaining the process of this assessment, and more about the criteria and key indicators.

As a reminder, LISD families and staff now have access to our new Lewisville ISD app. The app gives families access to grades, attendance, lunch menus, bus routes, emergency notifications…and more! Search "Lewisville ISD" in the App Store to download.

Parent-teacher associations allow families and community members to get involved with their local schools by planning events, supporting teachers and raising funds for campus-related needs. Now is the perfect time to join your school’s PTA by clicking HERE. Looking for more ways to get involved? Visit LISD.net/Volunteer.

Recognize SomeONE is live for the 2024-25 school year! This program gives our staff and community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our staff here at LISD. Visit LISD.net/Recognize to highlight a fellow staff member today!

It's officially the fall semester in LISD, athletics tickets are available now. Find more information, buy tickets and/or passes, and more HERE.

LISD student athletes are off to a great start this year. Review our Spectator Guidelines before attending athletic events to help us maintain a safe and positive atmosphere!

The LISD SHAC serves as an advisory council which provides recommendations, changes, and/or additions to the school’s health education curriculum and instruction for consideration by the LISD Board of Trustees. The deadline to submit an application for the SHAC is Friday, Sept. 20. CLICK HERE for more information.

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). For more information, additional dates in Oct., and to sign up to attend, visit LISD.net/parentcafe.

The LISD Ask an Expert video series aims to help parents continue crucial conversations with their children at home about tough topics we all face. LISD counselors and other experts share their insight with you, touching on some of the most important issues our students face today. In this video, LISD counselors and SRO Langston talk about the challenges of social media, cyberbullying, and online safety. WATCH THE VIDEO

Watch more episodes in this series HERE. #askLISD

This fall, more casework will be installed at Arbor Creek and Lamar; marquees will be replaced at Garden Ridge Elementary, Lamar, Griffin, and Old Settlers Elementary; new track & field lighting will be installed at all five high schools, and more. See project timelines and bonds in action at LISD.net/bond.

Thank you voters!