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Local Schools / Lewisville ISD
Published 09/02/2010 - 11:30 a.m. CST
The LISD Board of Trustees will kick-off our district's "Recognized"
rating celebration by honoring schools that earned an "Exemplary" or
"Recognized" rating by the Texas Education Agency at the Sept. 3
Jaguar football game.
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Published 09/02/2010 - 11:24 a.m. CST
LISD will hold a special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the community on
Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. at the newly-opened Hebron Ninth-Grade Center, 4211
Plano Parkway in Carrollton. Please call 469-713-5996 for more
information.
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Published 09/02/2010 - 11:19 a.m. CST
The Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA will
host a September
kick-off meeting and program Sept. 16 at the new
Purnell Support Center
(former DeLay Middle School campus), 136 W.
Purnell St. in Lewisville.
The topic is "Special Education 101 and
ARD 101." Parents of students of
all ages are welcome to attend.
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Published 08/19/2010 - 11:20 a.m. CST
LISD employees look forward to welcoming more than 50,500 students
back to school on Monday, Aug. 23. As a reminder, the new school start
times are as follows:
Elementary: ?7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Middle School: ?8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
High School: ?8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Elementary: ?7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Middle School: ?8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
High School: ?8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Published 08/19/2010 - 11:17 a.m. CST
As required by law, the Board approved the
district’s Student Code of
Conduct for the upcoming school year. The
purpose of the student code
of conduct:
Education in this community represents a significant commitment of financial and human resources. The benefits a student derives from this investment depend largely on the student’s attitude toward learning and the student’s adherence to high standards of behavior. The Student Code of Conduct is the District’s specific response to requirements of Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code.
Education in this community represents a significant commitment of financial and human resources. The benefits a student derives from this investment depend largely on the student’s attitude toward learning and the student’s adherence to high standards of behavior. The Student Code of Conduct is the District’s specific response to requirements of Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code.
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Published 08/19/2010 - 11:16 a.m. CST
The Lewisville Independent School District adopted a tax rate that
will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year’s
tax rate; and the tax rate will effectively be raised by 1.2223
percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a
$100,000 home by approximately $12.80.
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Published 06/10/2010 - 12:23 p.m. CST
The Bridlewood Elementary Destination ImagiNation (DI)
team,
"Dig-It," won second place out of more than 60 teams at the DI
Global
Finals tournament in Knoxville, Tenn. The team, comprised of
students
Katie Kelton, Erin Zilka, Emily Guthrie, Grace Cabuena,
Tiffany Jones
and Maggie McGee, competed in the "Do or DI" division.
The team is
managed by Teri Guthrie.
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Published 06/10/2010 - 12:20 p.m. CST
The LISD Adult and Community Education Department is
holding a Media
Arts Camp June 28 - July 1 from 1 - 5 p.m. at the
Dale Jackson Career
Center for students 11 - 14 years of age.
Students will learn about
television production and design with the
award-winning Dale Jackson
Media Arts staff.
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Published 05/27/2010 - 11:37 a.m. CST
Flower Mound High School
student Connor Adams won the
1600 meter run at the UIL State Track and
Field Meet in Austin.
Marcus High School student Craig Lutz placed third
in the event.
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Published 09/02/2010 - 11:18 a.m. CST
The Lewisville High School Band will hold a Play-A-Thon for donations
on
Sept. 11 at several locations. The band will play at the
following
locations and times: 8 - 8:30 a.m., Albertson's at the
intersection of
Main Street and Valley.
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Published 08/19/2010 - 11:19 a.m. CST
During the Aug. 9 Board of Trustees meeting, the
Board took action
on the Superintendent of Schools search process,
suspended the random
drug testing program for high school students
and adopted the 2010-11
Student Code of Conduct. The Board approved
a measure to hire a search
firm to perform a national search for the
district’s next Superintendent
of Schools. The Board directed the
administration to seek bids from
superintendent search firms. After
the proposals have been submitted,
the Board will interview the
qualified search firms and approve its
choice at a future Board
meeting.
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Published 08/19/2010 - 11:17 a.m. CST
LISD has launched an informational website for citizens about the
upcoming Tax Ratification Election on Sept. 14. To view the website,
visit lisd.net/tre. For additional questions, please contact the
Office of Public Information at 469-948-8152.
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Published 06/10/2010 - 12:24 p.m. CST
Based on preliminary TAKS data released by the Texas
Education Agency (TEA), district officials predict LISD will receive a
Recognized rating for the second consecutive year. In fact, LISD
missed receiving an "Exemplary" rating by 20 students. LISD currently
has more than 50,300 students enrolled. This is a major accomplishment
for all our LISD families and employees. TEA will release official
district and campus ratings July 30.
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Published 06/10/2010 - 12:22 p.m. CST
The Colony High School had 12 students participate
in the Texas
State Solo/Ensemble Competition. Students Cristian
Lozano, Erin Pivarnik
and Jordan Utter won gold medals at the
competition. The Colony High
School also had nine students win
silver medals.
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Published 05/27/2010 - 11:39 a.m. CST
Marcus High School sophomore Natalie Runnels recently
won first place in the 26th Congressional District High School Art
Competition for her pencil -Prismacolor piece entitled "America's
Ballgame." Natalie's artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol
complex for the coming year in the nationwide "An Artistic Discovery"
exhibition beginning June 17. Marcus junior Lilly Brott won second
place in the contest while Marcus senior Tiana Lord was voted the
"Texas Choice" winner by popular vote.
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Published 05/13/2010 - 12:56 p.m. CST
The Flower Mound High School Dramatic Paw 'Prents troupe will perform
"To See the Stars" May 20 - 22 at 7 p.m. in the Jack and Donna Clark
Auditorium. "To See the Stars" is based on the events of the New York
Shirtwaist Strike in 1909. The strike eventually led to the first
industry-wide strike in American labor history. Tickets are $6 for
students and $8 for adults and may be purchased at the door. For more
information, visit: fmhstheatre.com.
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