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LVHS Weekly Newsletter

March 28, 2025

LVHS WeeklyNewsletterMarch 28, 2025

🌼 SPRING HAS SPRUNG! 🌺

Walking to our LVHS fields, I noticed these beautiful trees in our parking lot. I have no idea what they’re called, but I remember my sweet mom always saying that once they bloom, we won’t have any more hard freezes. Since she passed, three and a half years ago, I’ve thought of her and remembered that each spring. I love these trees and what they mean to me now that she’s gone. Every time I see one, I tell whoever I’m with, β€œMy mom always said that once these bloom, we won’t have any more hard freezes.” I love telling them because it’s my own fun fact, but more importantly, I’m repeating something she said. It keeps her alive.


My mom was the nicest, kindest, most beautiful person in the world. She was my best friend and my biggest fan. She would’ve loved Lago and been so proud that I work here. One of the things she would’ve loved the most was our theatre department. She loved live theater!

We would go to One Act Play competitions and sit through every single show, and we absolutely loved it! She would write notes in her program, and we’d try to guess who would advance. She loved everything about productions - costumes, sets, singing, dancing, acting - all of it! She was always amazed at how we could truly be taken to another place by performances. She was always so impressed with all the lines the actors had to memorize. She would always look at me during shows and mouth the word, β€œWow!” She was always super impressed at what kids could do.


This OAP season, I’ve been fortunate enough to attend each competition. Each time, I’ve left an empty seat where my mom would sit. Each time, I’ve whispered a prayer and said, β€œMom, watch this!”, and each time, our students have been amazing! I’m sad that she’s not here but I know she’s watching from the best seat in the house. Now I’m the one that says, β€œWow!” just like she would. Again, I’m repeating something she said. It keeps her alive.


Spring is such a beautiful time and we have so many wonderful things going on this spring. It’s crazy busy, and the time is going so quickly. Seniors are counting down the days. Freshmen are registering for their sophomore classes. Juniors are thinking about next year. Time marches on.


Spring brings with it a sense of novelty, of fresh starts and new beginnings. The rains come and wash the world clean, and the sun warms the earth to bring about life. The hard winter is past. The bright summer is ahead. Each year, when the trees bud purple and the hills turn kelly green again, we are reminded to hope in the beauty ahead. Spring is all about hope, and I hope you are reminded to keep looking for beauty and goodness wherever you go. And, be sure to tell your kids about it. Say β€œWow!” so they’ll remember and keep the hope of spring alive just like my mom.


Your hopeful principal-

Janda Castillo

WEEK OF MARCH 29-APRIL 5

Calendar

Saturday, March 29

  • Track @ Texas Relays

Monday, March 31

  • B Day
  • District Golf Tournament- Girls and Boys
  • LVHS hosts MS District Track Meet (begins at 2pm)

Tuesday, April 1

  • A Day
  • District Golf Tournament- Girls and Boys
  • Softball vs. Austin Achieve @ LVHS- Varsity 6:00pm (Tickets)
  • Baseball vs. Austin Northeast @ LVHS- JV- 4:30pm/Varsity- 7:00pm (Tickets)

Wednesday, April 2 **CCMR T-SHIRT DAY**

  • B Day
  • LVHS hosts District Track Meet (begins at 9am)

Thursday, April 3

  • A Day
  • LVHS hosts District Track Meet (begins at 5pm)

Friday, April 4

  • B Day
  • NHS Induction Ceremony @ LVHS PAC 11:00am during Advisory
  • Softball vs. Austin LBJ @ LVHS- Varsity 6:00pm- Little League Night (Tickets)
  • Baseball vs. Austin Northeast @ Nelson Field- Varsity 5:00pm

Saturday, April 5

  • LVHS Prom @ The Crossover 7pm-11pm

🎭 ONE ACT PLAY ADVANCES 🎭

AREA BOUND!

The Lago Vista Theatre Department advanced to the Area round with their UIL One Act Play, "And a Child Shall Lead." Our Cast and Crew also brought home the most individual awards of any school competing. Congratulations to:

  • Olivia Smith for Outstanding Technician
  • Ruby Rees for Best Overall Performer
  • Mackenzie Joshua for All Star Cast
  • Aiden Neel, Avery Thompson, and Deijah Sourile for Honorable Mention All Star Cast
The Area round competition is on April 8th at Canyon Lake High School. Congratulations Viking Theatre! We are proud of you!

NHS WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS

INDUCTION CEREMONY DETAILS

The induction of new members to the National Honor Society will take place on Friday, April 4 at 11:00am in the PAC.


Parents and family members are invited to attend, but will need to get a printed badge from the office. To expedite the process, they may email kberry@lagovistaisd.net who will preprint the badge and have them on a table in front of the PAC. If you wait until the day of, you will need to check in at the front office of the high school to get a badge and then return to the PAC. No one will be admitted without the badge.


Please email rstatham@lagovistaisd.net if you have any questions.

CONGRATS, VIKINGS!

πŸ€ BETTER TOGETHER! πŸ€

πŸ₯‡ GOLD MEDAL GLORY! πŸ₯‡

Our LVHS Special Olympics high school basketball team received a gold medal at their tournament this weekend! Not only that, but they cheered the younger Vikings on to a bronze medal! It was awesome to see these teams support each other. We are so proud of this group of athletes!

NEXT YEAR NEW FACES!

Congratulations to those that auditioned and made the 2025-2026

Lago Vista High School Valkyries Drill Team!

VIKING EXCELLENCE

GREAT JOB, WINTER!

Winter Callahan recorded her 200th strikeout as a pitcher for the LVHS softball squad! And she's just a sophomore! Here's to many more Ks for Winter and many more Ws for this team!

SEND OFF TO STATE!

Be sure to congratulate Zane Carson who competed in the State Powerlifting Meet over Spring Break! His hard work made LVHS proud!

πŸ“š COOL THINGS HAPPEN IN CLASSROOMS πŸ“š

FUN WITH SUN

Mr. Clements 9th grade biology classes learned all about photosynthesis and the process of light turning into energy through a fun relay race! Learning is always more fun when winning is at stake!

STAAR READY

Mrs. Nordloh's 11th grade US History students practiced ranking constructed responses with their group for the upcoming STAAR test. They were able to see the level of writing they will need to do well on their LAST end-of-course exam!

COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS

LVHS COUNSELOR UPDATE

SPRING IS FOR SCHEDULING!

Counselors will be working steadily this semester to plan with students and parents regarding next year's coursework. Please encourage your students to check their emails and pay attention to announcements to set up these crucial meetings with their counselors. Parents are welcome to attend the 1:1 meetings, as well. Be on the lookout here and in your inbox for more information.


FRESHMEN- SCAN THE CORRECT QR CODE TO SIGN UP NOW!


1:1 Freshmen Conferenceswill be held March 31-April 17


Have questions? Contact your student's counselor-

SAT SCORES RELEASED NEXT WEEK!

Our Juniors have completed their SAT and are awaiting their scores. Score release dates and steps to view scores are listed below. Also, if your student input their cellphone number during pre-administration, their scores will be sent directly to their phones.

Steps to view SAT scores

DOES YOUR STUDENT NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?

INFORMATION BELOW!

SIGN UP HERE: KLVB City Wide Clean Up 4/12 Sign Up

SEND IN THOSE SENIOR SLIDE SHOW PICS

A Time Honored Graduation Tradition

The LVHS AVP team is creating a slideshow highlighting the Class of 2025's journey. Please USE THIS LINK to send us:
  • A baby photo (for that adorable "then" picture)
  • A senior photo (the impressive "now")
  • Any school-appropriate photos and videos that capture your memories.

We appreciate all submissions, and while we may not be able to use every item, they will all be reviewed. Please direct questions to Coach Baugh at jbaugh@lagovistaisd.net

Thank you, LVHS AVP Team

SENIORS-WANT SCHOLARSHIP INFO? NEED FAFSA HELP?

Visit the LVHS Counseling website for information on all sorts of Senior and post-graduation planning tools. You'll find videos explaining the financial aid process, links to college visit forms, transcripts and more! We are here to help your Senior transition to their next step after graduation!

NEED πŸ’° FOR COLLEGE? FILL OUT THE FAFSA!

πŸŽ“ ORDER CAPS & GOWNS NOW! πŸŽ“

  • Start here. Lago Vista High School | Herff Jones
  • Click on GRADUATION
  • Click SHOP YOUR HIGH SCHOOL
  • Enter LAGO VISTA and click SEARCH.
  • Click SHOP GRADUATION PRODUCTS
  • Click GRAD GEAR AND APPAREL
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page select CAP, GOWN, AND TASSEL.

πŸ“† IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS πŸ“†

  • Sat., 4/5/25- Prom at The Crossover in Cedar Park

  • Mon., 4/7/25- Last Day to purchase a Senior Ad in the Yearbook (Contact Tracy Cox tcox@lagovistaisd.net)

  • Thur., 5/1/25- GenTX Day- On this day, we celebrate you and your plans after graduation. Wear your college shirt, military shirt, or something that represents your post-grad plans.

  • Wed., 5/14/25- Blue & Gold Ceremony- 6:00 p.m. in the PAC - The Blue & Gold Ceremony is where we honor seniors who have received local scholarships and/or awards. Students receiving an award will receive an invitation to attend; however, the event is open to the public.

  • Thurs., 5/15/25- Senior Trip to Schlitterbahn

  • Thurs., 5/22/25- Graduation Practice & Legacy Walk

  • Fri., 5/23/25- GRADUATION DAY!

Upcoming Important Dates πŸ“†

Please add these dates to your calendar

  • 4/5- Prom
  • 4/8- English I STAAR EOC
  • 4/9- English II STAAR EOC
  • 4/15- Biology STAAR EOC
  • 4/16- US History STAAR EOC
  • 4/18-4/21- April Break
  • 4/24- Algebra I STAAR EOC
  • 5/1- GenTX Day & Extracurricular Fair
  • 5/14- Blue & Gold Ceremony
  • 5/22- Last Day of School
  • 5/23- Graduation

LVHS TO HOST DISTRICT TRACK MEETS

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!

We are hosting the middle school and high school track meets next week.


  • Monday, March 31- Middle School District Meet will begin at 2:00pm
  • Wednesday, April 2- High School District Meet Day 1
    • Field events begin at 9am
    • Running Prelims begin at 2pm
  • Thursday, April 3- High School District Meet Day 2
    • Running Finals begin at 5pm

Let's Go, Vikings!

LV Viking Booster Club Corner

We are in need of volunteers for the High School and Middle School District track meets and their hospitality rooms. Please see the signup links in the Volunteer Opportunities section below to sign up to assist if you are available to help! #WeAllRow!


LV VIKING BOOSTER CLUB BOARD APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN:

Want to make a difference for our Viking athletes and in our community? The LV Viking Booster Club is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Board! Several positions are open, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers ready to join our team and support our student-athletes and programs.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025


Apply here: https://forms.gle/n8mdGGyzHgrUFB2Y9

Don't miss this chance to get involved and help shape the future of Viking athletics! Apply today or refer someone who’d be a great fit.


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

The Booster Club needs your help! Please consider signing up to help out at the concession stand.

WE ALL ROW!


Softball:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C044CAFAF23A4F85-53019844-2025

Baseball

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFAF23A4F85-54658539-2025


HS Track Meets:
Track and Field District April 2-3 -- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFAF23A4F85-54950398-2025
Track and Field District Hospitality Room -- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFAF23A4F85-54950438-hospitality


MS Track Meets

Middle School Track District March 31 -- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFAF23A4F85-54950317-lvms

Middle School Track District Hospitality Room -- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CAFAF23A4F85-54956943-hospitality

πŸ€ ⚽ VIKINGS SPORTS SCHEDULES ⚾πŸ₯Ž

BUS DRIVER OPPORTUNITY

APPLY TODAY!

GoldStar Transit is hiring school bus drivers for Lago Vista ISD!
- Starting at $20.50 per hour
- $1,500 sign on bonus w/experience
- Bring your kids to work, no daycare needed.
- No experience necessary....training provided!

Submit your application online today at https://ridesta.com/careers/.
Please contact (512) 267-8300 x1508 with questions.

πŸ”Œ Stay Connected πŸ”Œ

Check out these simple ways to stay in the know...

  • JOIN CANVAS- The best way to stay connected to your student's academic progress at LVHS is through Canvas. Lago Vista High School parents can create parent accounts in Canvas to view student assignments, course information, and much more!

    For instructions on how to create an account, click here.

    To login, please visit http://lvisd.instructure.com/.
  • GET TEXTS- For class specific updates, text the following to 81010-
    • Freshmen text @lago2028
    • Sophomores text @lago2027
    • Juniors text @lago2026
    • Senior text @lago2025
  • CHECK EMAILS- Encourage your Vikings to check their email. They can login to Google Mail on their school Ipad and use the following login info:
  • GET SOCIAL- Follow LVISD groups on Instagram
    • @lvisdvikings
    • @lagovistapals

FOR THE PLANNERS OUT THERE...

THE SPRING FINALS SCHEDULE

NEXT YEAR'S A&B DAY CALENDAR

A&B DAY CALENDAR

LVHS Administrative Team

Principal, Janda Castillo- jcastillo@lagovistaisd.net

Assistant Principal, David Hilsenteger- dhilsenteger@lagovistaisd.net

Assistant Principal, Dusty Kinslow- dkinslow@lagovistaisd.net
Website: https://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/lhs.Home

Phone: 512-267-8300 ex.5500

Dusty Kinslow
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