FMHS Jaguar Community Newsletter

Jaguar Community,

The first half of the school year is coming to a close! We are so grateful to the LISD students, staff and community who've made this semester another great one. In this newsletter you'll find stories about how our students have been learning, connecting with one another, and giving back in these last few months. This time of year is full of festivities, celebrations and events, so be sure to check your child's campus calendar as well as the Flower Mound High School calendar for things happening in your area. We hope you all have a magical holiday break!

We're wishing our Flower Mound community a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for choosing to partner with us in the education of your student.

We are so grateful for all of the LISD community members who have participated in our Adopt-An-Angel Gift Program. If you didn't have a chance to adopt an angel this year, we still need donations! Your generosity will help make holiday wishes come true for students across our district. To donate, visit LISD.net/AdoptAnAngel or click the button below.

The success of Lewisville ISD’s fine arts programs continued this week with three marching bands placing in the top four at the 2023 6A UIL State Marching Contest. Marcus High School claimed second place, Hebron High School placed third and Flower Mound High School earned fourth. This is the eleventh-straight contest that an LISD program has finished in the top three of the UIL’s highest class, dating back to 2006. Flower Mound's "Deconstructed - a Journey Through the Creative Process" earned a score of 37 with the woodwind section receiving top placement. READ MORE

A few weeks into her junior year, Page got an email from the College Board while at a morning FMHS Cross Country workout. When she returned to the locker room she opened the email, which informed Page that she was one of only six students in the entire country to receive a perfect score on the test. Her multiple choice and written responses had earned her every point possible from the exam graders. “I started screaming and running around the locker room,” she said of the initial shock. “[My teammates] started running around with me.” For context, in 2023 over 350,000 students across the world took the AP World History exam. Out of those, only six students received a perfect score. That means Page had just joined a club of only .002% of exam-taking students. READ MORE

Future Medical Leaders hosted nurse practitioner Brooke Hays and PA Christie Caldwell from UT Southwestern Spine Center. They discussed medical field careers and had an insightful Q&A session.

Shadow Ridge staff and families participated in the Dallas Holiday Parade with the elf balloon!

Thank you to our very own Ms. Coleman for leading our group.

#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Nielsen visited 11 LISD campuses this fall, including McKamy Middle School. Nielsen is the author of “The Ascendance” series, the “Traitor’s Game” series, and historical novels including “Iceberg”, “A Night Divided”, “Words on Fire” and “Lines of Courage”. Her young adult fantasy and historical fiction novels are beloved by students across the world, including those here in LISD. Thank you to McKamy librarian Milissa Vo for arranging Nielsen's visit! READ MORE

Student Council sponsored the Forestwood Community's contribution to 10,000 for the Troops. FM 96.3 radio hosts, Hawkeye & Michelle are collecting Holiday cards for Service Members. They have a goal of 10,000 cards for the Troops who find themselves overseas for this holiday season. Great job, students!

We are proud of all of our Wellington students for participating in a Jungle Jog earlier this fall! Thank you to our emcees, WES families and our staff who made this day a success. SEE PHOTOS

A great time was had by all at the Old Settlers Grandparents Luncheon! Thank you to the PTA, student council volunteers, cafeteria staff and office staff for making this day happen. We had a blast meeting the Stars' grandparents and showing them our campus!

Members of the Flower Mound High School football team took time out of their day to read to Garden Ridge students. It's so great to see FMHS students giving back to others by spending time reading to Gators and answering their questions! SEE PHOTOS

Several students, including Forest Vista's very own Ryan Lightley, were recognized as Athletes of the Week this year! Thank you to SCHEELS for sponsoring this award, and for Ryan for being such a standout athlete! VIEW PHOTOS

Donald third grade classes participated in Colonial Day in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Students learned about life in the colonial era, including the tools, trades, and even toys of the day by engaging in hands-on activities including embroidery, tin punching, quill writing, designing quilt squares and creating whirligig toys! SEE PHOTOS

Bluebonnet received one of eight campus grants awarded by LEF this fall. The eight grants totaled $36,560! Congratulations to Bluebonnet and thank you to the donors who make these grants possible. SEE MORE PHOTOS

The Recognize SomeONE submissions are pouring in, and we're sharing a few for teachers in the Jaguar community. As a reminder, you can visit LISD.net/Recognize any time to submit your own encouragement for LISD staff.

• Scott Taylor, Flower Mound High School | "Mr. Taylor was my daughter's theater teacher (graduated 2014). Mr. Taylor inspired her to become a Stage Manager. I was fortunate to go on his NYC trip. He shared all his love for the city and how it impacted his life today. Over the years, I still see Mr. Taylor and he always asks about my daughter who does work in the industry. He recently went for a visit to NYC and went out of his way to see my daughter in action. He truly cares about his students both past and present. Thanks Mr. Taylor!"

• Donna Niewinski, Shadow Ridge Middle School | "6th grade has been big transition for my son...Mrs. Niewinski and the SDI staff at Shadow Ridge have been so kind and patient through this transition process, really working to figure out how to best support my son. Mrs. Niewinski is such a kind, caring, and compassionate teacher and we're so thankful she is at Shadow Ridge!"
  
• Shelby Hite, Old Settlers Elementary School | "Ms. Hite is an amazing teacher and I’m so thankful my son gets to be with her everyday. She goes above and beyond for these students, always thinking of creative, fun ways to teach them. My son has ADHD & her style of teaching is perfect for him and he thrives each day. I appreciate that she makes each student feel valued and important. I am so grateful as a parent! We love Ms. Hite!"

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