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*Monday April 27
Student Holiday / Staff Dev.
*Tuesday April 28
NWEA MAP Growth EOY (HS Only) /
School Board Meeting (Board Rm) 5:00pm
*Wednesday April 29
NWEA MAP Growth EOY (HS Only) / JH Athletic Awards Ceremony 5:00pm
*Thursday April 30
NWEA MAP Growth EOY (HS Only)
*Friday May 1
Great Texas Air Show Field Trip (Grades 9-12) /
HS Track Regional Meet - Texas A&M Kingsville
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National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April and this year it will be observed from April 19 to 25. This week-long celebration is about placing a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable seeds of kindness through volunteering are bettering the community and our world in general. This significant celebration which was established in 1974 provides the perfect opportunity to say thank you. It also challenges us to do better and look for ways to be active participants, joining hands to impact our local communities and calling for more support. The power to transform lives and our world, in general, is visible at every turn, and the National Volunteer Week raises awareness about the need to beef up volunteer efforts, and preaches the gratifying sense of fulfillment derived through acts of volunteerism. Thank you to all of the volunteers at Lackland ISD! |
Each year School Bus Driver Appreciation Day falls on the fourth Tuesday in April, which is April 28 in 2026. Today, we are recognizing all school bus drivers for taking care of our precious cargo during the school year. Whether they are transporting our kids to school, home, activities, or to sporting events, school bus drivers deserve recognition for the job they do. School bus drivers play an important role in the education of our children. Bus drivers are the person who ensures their safety each time they step on the bus. On School Bus Driver Appreciation Day we send our appreciation and support for bus drivers everywhere and thank them for taking care of our children.
For many, sending our children to school on a bus is a big decision. For working parents, it may seem like it's a convenient option. For others, it may be the only alternative. Either way, the decision to trust another individual to transport your child to school means we turning over the care of our child. Your child's bus driver is the first person your child sees during the school day and the last person to say goodbye at the end of the day. A bus driver goes above and beyond to make your child feel safe and enjoy their short ride before and after school.
Providing transportation is not the only thing bus drivers do. They form relationships with their student passengers and create a positive space on their buses so students are able to get a good start to their school day. In some instances, a bus driver can provide information to educators to assist in helping students. Bus drivers are a great support system for students because they are given an opportunity to learn about their passengers outside a school classroom. Thank you to our amazing Transportation Team at Lackland ISD!
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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The varsity girls golf team competed in the UIL Regional golf tournament on April 15th & 16th. Out of 16 teams, the ladies team finished 10th! Tristyn Myrick came within one stroke of advancing to the state tournament! She had the best round of her career on the second day of the tournament to finish in 4th place for all medalist golfers. |
by: Gianna Kenneally, 9th grade |
1. How many years did you attend Lackland ISD?
This is my second year at Lackland.
2. What are your plans after high school?
I intend, as it stands, to go to the Coast Guard Academy and have a career as an officer in the CG.
3. What are you most proud of in your high school career?
I think I’m most proud of the growth I’ve made through high school, especially when it comes to putting myself out there. I started as a freshman participating in next-to-nothing at school. However, now, as a senior, I’ve been in multiple sports, clubs, and competitions, in and out of school.
4. What extracurricular activities did you participate in?
In school, I did CyberPatriot, Number Sense UIL, Computer Science UIL, Math UIL, Cross Country, and track. Outside of school, I’m in Civil Air Patrol, Tang Soo Do (Martial Arts), and Church Choir.
5. What was your favorite class this year?
Principles of Engineering Design
6. What are some of your favorite memories from Stacey?
I would say my favorite memories are from the Cross Country meets, Home Coming, and the CyberPatriot competitions.
7. Do you have younger siblings at Stacey, or older who graduated here?
I have one little sister, Katherine, who is in her freshman year now. I also have an older sister, Samantha, who currently attends Texas A&M.
8. Do you have any pets?
I don’t currently have any pets, no.
9. Any advice for next year's seniors?
My biggest advice for rising seniors, which I’m sure they hear a lot, is finish the applications as soon as they open. I know it sucks, but if you spend an hour a day writing essays and answering questions, you can finish most of your applications within a week or two. Also, don’t write a new essay for each prompt. Most of them will be similar, so make sure you haven’t already written an answer elsewhere before you start a new one. I used a large, centralized document to keep all my essays, and I probably only truly wrote 5-6 from scratch, and with nearly 25-30 written-out answers, that’s not a bad ratio.
10. What is your favorite dinosaur?
The Longisquama, because it looks so goofy.
THANK You Alex!
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by: Eliana Flores, junior |
Allison attended Stacey all four years of high school and was in the class of 2022. She will graduate from UTSA next month with a BS in Cyber Intelligence. She also plays on the Roadrunner rugby team!
- My favorite memory from high school was my senior year prom. Although I wasn’t happy about prom being in the cafeteria, I was happy spending my last prom with some of my best friends. One of my close friends had moved back from overseas and our friend group was whole again, and I screamed singing so much I lost my voice. Best night ever.
- I’m stuck between two teachers having the biggest impact on me, Mr. Keller and Mrs. Cashion. Mr Keller always encouraged me to pursue cyber and always let me explore my interests in journalism and computers, and Mrs. Cashion gave me the opportunity to have fun with my creative side in graphic design. I owe it to both of them for me finding my hobbies and passions to get to where I am today.
- Right now, I'm about to finish my Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
- College is somewhat similar to high school, there’s definitely a lot more homework and it’s up to you to keep up with your studies. I miss the A/B schedule we had when I was in high school until my last year, that was way more similar to college and prepped me for a college course schedule more than the 8 class day.
- I was inspired by a club called CyberPatriot, I loved being part of a team and securing computers and networks, it was super fun for me.
- A typical day for me varies, but every Monday Wednesday and Friday I work for a research lab about the Internet of Things for the National Security Collaboration Center through UTSA as a research assistant, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays I go to class and do my homework.
- One of the most important things I’ve learned in college is that while it is very important to try your hardest and be successful, it’s more important to take care of yourself and stay healthy. Sleep, rest, eat healthy when you can, and just overall take care of your mind and body so you can keep doing good things.
- My advice for high school students is stop doomscrolling social media and don’t listen to everything you see on tiktok and instagram. Critical thinking skills are so so important, its a scary world out there and we need to be able to make decisions based on what’s best for us, not for someone else.
Thank you, Allison!
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Camp Invention – Hosted at Lackland ISD! ✨🚀
This summer, give your child the chance to explore, invent, and create through hands-on STEM projects at Camp Invention®—a nationally recognized program led by qualified local educators. 💡🔬🤖
Best of all… it’s FREE for our students!
Week 1: full
Week 2: June 1 – June 4
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🎟 80 student spaces
💲 Cost: $0
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The Stacey lost and found box is currently overflowing with items waiting to be reunited with their owners. Many jackets, coats, and hoodies have been left behind, along with several pairs of shoes and some water bottles. If a student has misplaced anything recently, now is a great time to take a look. |
Mrs. Silvin’s class recently celebrated kindness in a fun and meaningful way. Since the beginning of school, students worked together to fill their classroom “kindness jar” by showing acts of kindness toward one another—whether it was helping a classmate, sharing supplies, or offering encouraging words.
After reaching their goal, a full jar, the class earned a special reward: a pancake party! They worked to prepare the classroom themselves. Then volunteers generously came in to cook fresh pancakes for the students, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere. The children were excited to enjoy their treat together and celebrate their accomplishment.
This event was more than just a fun reward—it was a wonderful way to show students how much their kindness matters. By recognizing and celebrating these positive actions, Mrs. Silvin helped reinforce the importance of caring for others and building a supportive classroom community.
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We have one more week to check out books, and then we will begin to collect all of the library materials. Students that have returned all of their books (each visit) are entered in a drawing each week to win a book from our book vending machine! This is a wonderful opportunity to earn a book (provided through Book Fair profits). Students are excited and enjoy making a selection. We will have another round of Book Winners next week! Earning a prize for taking care of your responsibilities is a fun treat!
This week, students talked about Earth Day and caring for our home. Our upper grade students had some great ideas! And our younger students created images of the planet and nature scenes.
We will have a fun reward of popcorn and a movie for every student that has a clear library account by May 8th. Start looking for your library books!
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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. |
The Pursuit of Perseverance
I was recently working with a young child who had come to me for an assessment. In the middle of our time together, she got hungry and needed a snack. With so much excitement, she pulled out a banana and held it up proudly for me to see.
After admiring her snack, she got to work trying to open it. As you might expect, some bananas are easier to peel than others. I waited for a moment before stepping in because even young children often want to try things on their own. After a few unsuccessful attempts, I offered to help.
Her response surprised me a little. She said, “I think we need to go get Daddy. He can do it.”
That moment really got me thinking.
As adults, we’re often faced with the question: when should we step in and help, and when should we step back and let kids figure things out? Of course, if safety is involved, we jump in right away—no question about it. But I’m talking about everyday situations: getting dressed, opening something, doing homework, building something, or solving a problem.
It’s not always easy to decide. Honestly, sometimes it’s just faster and easier to do things ourselves. But when we take over, we may be taking away an important opportunity for children to learn, grow, and feel proud of what they can do on their own.
So how do children develop perseverance and confidence?
Life isn’t always smooth sailing. There will be challenges—some small, some big. And we won’t always be there to rescue them. When we step in too quickly, we might unintentionally send the message that we don’t believe they can handle it.
Instead, we want to show them how.
Sometimes that means breaking a task into smaller, manageable steps. It might mean modeling how to do something, encouraging effort, and praising persistence—not just the outcome. When children hear things like, “This is hard, but I know you can do it,” it builds their confidence.
Over time, these small moments add up. Children begin to believe in themselves. They learn that they can do hard things. Research even shows that kids who develop grit and perseverance often achieve more—not because things are easier for them, but because they keep trying.
If you’re interested in learning more, you might explore :
Carol Dweck’s works on Growth Mindset or
Angela Duckworth’s research on grit.
And just in case you’re wondering about the little girl and her banana—we talked about trying hard things, shared a few laughs, and she did end up opening it…all on her own.
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🌱 The spring season gets its name from the verb "spring." It's
a nod to the flowers and plants springing up, springing open,
and bursting into blossom.
🐣 The word itself comes from the Old English word "springan,"
which means "to leap, burst forth, fly up; spread, grow."
🌸 During the 14th century, the word came to describe
the spring season, the time when plants wake from
their winter sleep and bloom.
🌅 Before that, the word "Lent" was used to describe the season: "In the past it was the main word for ‘spring.' Lent surfaced as ‘lencten,' that is, ‘lengten': the season got its name because
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Parents if your child has autism, consider attending the 2 upcoming parent virtual sessions. The topics are related to technology use in the home - the first session will be strategies for parents to manage children's screen time and the second session will be how to use technology at home to promote executive functioning, communication, and social skills. (More details are on the flyer.)
Meet our Lackland ISD School Psychologists, Gentry Ghandour, Nancy Garcia, and Marisol Murphree! School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
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Lackland ISD has incredible Homework Help and Tutoring resources through our Local Public Libraries!
Both the JBSA Lackland Library and the San Antonio Public Library have great Homework Help resources for grades Kinder–College, and for Parents!
To get a JBSA Lackland Library Card – give them a call at 210-671-3610 from 11AM-4PM Monday-Friday and they can set it up over the phone.
If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out to your LISD Librarian!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
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