Lackland ISD E - Newsletter January 16, 2026

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District E-Newsletter

January 16, 2026

Admin Alley

Around the District

Stacey Jr. / Sr. High

Lackland Elementary

Gifted and Talented

P.T.S.O.

Good Information

Random Shots

Upcoming Events

*Saturday January 17

Robotics FTC Meet 3

*Monday January 19

MLK Jr. Day School Holiday

*Tuesday January 20

Eagles & Lady Eagles JV/Varsity Basketball vs Sabinal at Stacey 5:00pm

*Thursday Jan, 22

JH Eagles Basketball vs Sabinal at Stacey 5:00pm

*Friday January 23

Swim Meet 4 - San Antonio Natatorium

4:30pm / Eagles & Lady Eagles JV/Varsity Basketball vs La Pryor at Stacey

Admin Alley

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (officially Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.,[1] and often referred to shorthand as MLK Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law and civil society. The movement led to several groundbreaking legislative reforms in the United States.

Born in 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday is January 15 (which in 1929 fell on a Tuesday). The earliest Monday for this holiday is January 15 and the latest is January 21. The Monday observance is similar for those federal holidays which fall under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.

The campaign for a federal holiday in King's honor began soon after his assassination in 1968. President Ronald Reagan signed the holiday into law in 1983, and it was first observed three years later on January 20, 1986. At first, some states resisted observing the holiday as such, giving it alternative names or combining it with other holidays. Official observance in each state's law as well as federal law occurred in 2000.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed to recognize Dr. King’s contributions to the civil rights movement and his role in advancing equality, voting rights, and nonviolent social change in the United States. When signing the legislation that established the holiday in 1983, President Ronald Reagan stated:

“Our nation has decided to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by setting aside a day each year to remember him and the just cause he stood for.”

The holiday encourages Americans to participate in volunteer activities that support and strengthen their communities. Many people mark the day by attending commemorative events, engaging in service projects, or learning more about Dr. King’s work and its historical impact.

Lackland ISD Climate Survey Update

Lackland Independent School District is grateful to our students, families, and staff who took the time to share their feedback during the Fall 2025 Climate Survey. Your voice is essential as we continue to strengthen relationships, learning environments, and support systems across our district.

👉 Please click here to review the Fall 2025 Climate Survey summary results https://drive.google.com/file/d/14NN_Lz8gt9Hil4X1qVb8dAjX8kbiODSW/view?usp=sharing *

We invite you to reflect on the results and join us again during the Spring 2026 Climate Survey. As a thank-you for participating, respondents will have the opportunity to win Lackland ISD swag.

Together, we believe that collaboration, communication, and shared ownership help us better serve our students and community. Thank you for being an active partner in our continuous improvement efforts.

* The survey summary was generated using AI to support the synthesis of feedback.

Lackland ISD’s Annual Cowboy Breakfast

Lackland Elementary School Cafeteria

January 30, 2026

6:30 – 7:45 am

Menu

TACOS

Country Sausage & Egg

Potato & Bacon

Bean & Cheese

Biscuit

Sausage

Cream Sausage Gravy

Oatmeal

Assorted Fruit

Coffee

Hot Cocoa

Orange juice

Water

Assorted Milk

Assorted Jelly

Homemade Salsa

Around the District

Lackland ISD Library Book Donations and Purchase Preview Process

In accordance with Policy EFB (Local), all new library book donations and purchases must be available for community review for a minimum of 30 days before they can be approved by the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees and added to library shelves.

To ensure transparency, Lackland ISD will publish a list of proposed book titles 30 days before Board approval. Each title will include all applicable ISBN formats (paperback, hardcover, e-book, audiobook, etc.).

Important: Posting a list does not mean every title will be adopted. Individual titles may be excluded based on feedback or district review.

Below are current lists of titles to be considered within the noted 30-day review period and projected date for Board of Trustees’ consideration. If you would like to provide feedback on any proposed title, please use the feedback form link provided. Your input will be considered by the district before final decisions are made.

Working Links

Lackland Elementary Dec 12 2025 Book Fair and Donations.pdf

Book Donation Feedback

Stacey Dec 12 2025 Book Fair and Donations.pdf

Lackland Elementary Dec 12 2025 Library Book List.pdf

Book Purchase Feedback

Stacey Dec 12 2025 List.pdf

Family Engagement

Lackland ISD strongly desires parent engagement. You have an opportunity to share your voice and help us actualize our vision to ignite a passion for life-long learning and empower excellence. As you engage as a parent, we also invite your participation in campus and district-level committees. Below are the descriptions for these committees for your consideration. If you have additional questions, each committee’s point of contact is listed with the committee description.

Please read each description and share your interest in supporting the committee or learning more about it.

Click >>Engagement Opportunities

SchoolCash

Register for SchoolCash Online today

It’s fast, easy & free

Create an account today so that you can be notified via email and pay for your child(ren)’s school activity fees online.

Why register?

24/7 shopping convenience

Secure, contactless & easy-to-use

Receive email notifications as new items are available for purchase

Manage all of your child(ren)’s school activity fees from a single account

Check your account history at any time

View & print receipts as needed

Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash

Click here for the SchoolCash online page!!

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities!

Lackland Independent School District is looking for…

Cafeteria Monitor - Lackland Elementary

Educational Assistant - Lackland Elementary

Special Education Assistant - Lackland Elementary

Teacher (Potential) - Lackland Elementary

Substitute - District Wide

General Maintenance Worker - District Wide

Click on the link to apply https://www.applitrack.com/lacklandisd/onlineapp/default.aspx

ParentSquare

Lackland ISD continues to strive toward improving communication.

ParentSquare is a communication platform. Through the platform, you’ll be able to:

*Receive all district, school, and classroom communication via email, text, or app

*View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events

*Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items

*Securely receive important documents like report cards and other student documents

For the best ParentSquare experience, we recommend that you download and install the app. The name is ParentSquare, and it can easily be found in your device’s app store. If you don’t have a device, no need to worry: the platform is capable of both text and email, and you can log on via the web as well. ParentSquare receives its contact information from the Ascender Parent Portal. Please take a moment to make sure that you have the latest contact information on file there.

Parent Square Notifications

Under General Announcements, you can select how often you want to receive notifications for posts. Select Off, Instant or Digest notifications.

Off:no notifications about posts will be sent to you. Emergency Alerts and Notices will still be sent. School Alerts will still be sent if turned on.

Instant:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification every time a notice or message is sent.

Digest:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification once a day in the evening with all posts from that day.

The default setting is typically Digest, so that you receive all notices and post messages in one convenient notification once a day. All emergency notifications still come through instantly, and a school can override settings as needed for an urgent message.

Stacey Jr. / Sr. High

Around Stacey

Stacey Flashback: Hailey Barentine

By: Brooke Voorhees, 9th grade

1. How many years did you attend Stacey Allred Virginia Jr/Sr High? Did you graduate from here?

I attended Stacey all four years of high school. I graduated from Stacey in 2021.

2. What college did you attend after graduating from Stacey? What is your major?

Immediately after high school, I attended Northwest Vista and received my Associate of Arts in Education. I am currently attending Texas A&M-San Antonio and will receive my Bachelor of Science in Education in 2026.

3. What career are you pursuing?

I am pursuing a career in the education field. My current plan is to finish my Bachelor's degree and go straight into a Master's program afterwards. The end goal is to become a school counselor.

4. What are some of your favorite memories of going to school here? Were you in any extracurricular activities?

My favorite memories are playing sports and having to figure out online high school during COVID. The extracurriculars that I was involved in were: Volleyball, Tennis, S2S, Choir, and Theatre.

5. Are you still in contact with any of your Stacey classmates?

I am! I am still very good friends with Aaliyah Kirton. She is one of the bridesmaids in my wedding.

6. What was your favorite class during high school?

My favorite class in high school was Psychology with Mrs. Loewenstein. She is the teacher who made me realize I wanted to be a teacher.

7. How do you think your classmates would remember you?

I think my classmates might remember me as someone who was outgoing.

8. What advice would you give to Stacey’s senior class?

Be unapologetically yourself. Pursue what you love and do not let anyone take that away from you. Be kind to everyone you encounter; you might not know what they have going on.

9. How do you spend your free time?

I spend my free time working out and doing photography. I have photographed weddings, seniors, college graduates, you name it! I specifically love 35mm film photography and own a couple of older cameras.

10. Is there anything else you would like to share?

High school may seem like it goes on forever, but it is just a small bit of your life. I really discovered who I was and wanted to be outside of high school. Join all the clubs and make as many memories as you can! You will never be this young again.

Thank you Hailey!

Lackland Elementary

What a memorable day for this 2nd grader!

After a long deployment Grace was given the surprise of a lifetime! Her father surprising her with his return at school! This is definitely a moment that she will treasure forever!!! 

Our Para-professionals got the chance to create more inspirational ceiling tiles! Awesome!

SAMSAT visit to Lackland

Kinder Corner

Our Kinder friends had fun making & testing out their windsocks on a perfect windy day!

Nature walk to observe the daytime sky & record their findings.

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Library Scoop

Responsibility was an important topic with our school counselors in the library this week! Students considered questions and problems and a variety of solutions. We are proud of our learners and the growth they show each week! Students chose new books and revisited book and shelf care as a class. Next week, some of our classes will explore force and motion with a fun project in the library. Happy reading!

The Student-Teacher-School Compact is a shared agreement that outlines how students, families, and educators will work together to support academic success. This partnership highlights our shared responsibility for student learning by setting clear expectations for teachers, parents, and students. Together, we create a strong foundation that encourages achievement, accountability, and a positive learning environment.

click>>Parent Compact full post

Elementary Yearbooks on sale online now !

Greetings all!

The last 4 years we have sold out of yearbooks!

Order yours now for $40.

There is always a mad dash at the end of the year!

You can avoid all of that by ordering today :)

Lackland Elementary 25/26 Yearbooks! < ------ click here to order!

Here is a sneak peek at this school years cover!

Gifted and Talented

Happy New Year, GT families, and welcome to the Spring Semester! We’re excited to begin a new season of learning and growth with our gifted students. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

This semester, we will continue supporting students as they grow in motivation, organization and planning, creativity, and leadership. Students will have opportunities to challenge their thinking, explore new ideas, and build skills that support both academic success and personal growth.

We’re looking forward to a great spring semester and working together to help our GT students continue to learn, grow, and thrive!

PTSO Corner

Important Information

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Special Education Corner

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It’s the intention of the Special Education Department to provide information on what special education is and the various programs available to our special education students and families. If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact our office at 210-357-5044.

SPED Team

S. Norris-PT, O. McDonald-Dyslexia Specialist, D. Bluhm - SLP, C. Martinez-SLP, B. Martinez-Secretary, J. Ortiz-Behavior Specialist, G. Ghandour-School Psychologist, N. Garcia-Sped Coordinator, T. Murphey-OT, M. Murphree-School Psychologist (Not pictured: E. Mendez- BCBA, J. Koth-APE, C. Reynolds- BCBA)