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*Saturday May 2
HS Track Regional Meet - Texas A&M Kingsville
*Monday May 4
District Education Improvement Council (DEIC) / NWEA MAP Growth EOY (HS Only)
*Tuesday May 5
AP Human Geography & AP US Govt & Politics / NWEA MAP Growth EOY (JH Only) / Choir & Jazz Band Concert
*Wednesday May 6
HS Athletic Awards Ceremony /
Superintendent Student Advisory Council / AP English Literature / NWEA MAP Growth EOY (JH Only)
*Thursday May 7
AP World History & AP Statistics /
NWEA MAP Growth EOY (JH Only)
*Friday May 8
AP US History / NWEA MAP Growth EOY (JH Only) / 8th Grade Celebration
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National Physical Education and Sport Week is held from May 1 to May 7 every year. It’s a week-long celebration of giving importance to fitness, a healthy lifestyle, and a sound mind and body. This event highlights physical education and sports activities that kids and adults could engage in. Moreover, this also helps one to reinvigorate and reactivate their interest in physical activities despite their busy schedules. From exercising for a couple of minutes every day to joining team sports all week, you’ll have limitless options to keep your body in check, socialize, and have fun. |
School Principals’ Day is celebrated on May 1 annually to recognize the importance of principals, from elementary to high school, and all the work they do for the betterment of the school. Janet Dellaria founded School Principals’ Day as a day to recognize the principals of all schools, from elementary schools to high schools.
While the first thing that comes to mind when we think of a principal is a terrorizing figure who administers suspensions, expulsions, and detentions, we all know that there is really much more to them. Dellaria, a teacher from Michigan, backed by many teachers associations, decided to dedicate a day to celebrate these educational leaders of schools and spread awareness of the importance of their role.
While students have to think about studying and teachers about teaching, the principal has a lot more on his or her mind pertaining to the school. From helping students to achieve more, managing students as well as the teachers, and living up to the expectations of the parents, the jobs of school principals are often underestimated. Another thing that makes them worthy of recognition is that they started as teachers and climbed their way up to the principal’s seat. They also often substitute for teachers if they have taken leave and thus know how to engage with students and make the learning process interesting. This is what makes the school principal more than just the head of a school but a true teacher who makes a difference in the lives of students. Their job includes meeting with the teachers, understanding the students’ concerns, planning lessons, as well as aiming to make the school better in all ways. Thank you to our fantastic principals at Lackland ISD!
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Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate our dedicated Child Nutrition Team for the vital role they play in supporting our students each day.
As shared by the Texas Department of Agriculture: “Today, we celebrate the school nutrition professionals who serve Texas students with care, commitment, and heart. Their work goes far beyond the cafeteria line. Every day, they help create a welcoming environment for students while supporting their nutrition, learning, and success.”
Here in our district, that commitment is especially meaningful as we serve families on a military installation. Our child nutrition staff understand the unique needs of military-connected students and families, including the challenges of deployment, transition, and change. Through warm smiles, familiar faces, and consistent care, they help provide a sense of comfort and stability that makes a lasting difference in our students’ daily lives.
From preparing nutritious meals to creating a positive and welcoming cafeteria environment, their work directly supports student well-being and academic success. Their dedication ensures that every child is nourished, valued, and ready to learn.
We are deeply grateful for the compassion, professionalism, and heart our Child Nutrition Team brings to our schools and our military community.
Please join us in thanking them for the incredible difference they make every day!
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We are proud to recognize one of our outstanding team members, Larry Reliford, who has been honored as the Edwards Risk Management District Bus Driver of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.
This well-deserved recognition highlights Larry’s commitment to student safety, professionalism, and daily dedication to serving our district. As a bus driver, he plays a vital role in ensuring that students arrive at school and return home safely each day—often being the first and last point of contact in a student’s school experience.
Colleagues and his supervisor consistently commend for him for his positive attitude, reliability, and strong relationships with students and families. Whether navigating challenging weather, maintaining a consistent schedule, or offering a friendly greeting, he exemplifies excellence in every aspect of the role.
Please join us in congratulating Larry Reliford on this outstanding achievement and thanking him for the important work he does for our students and community.
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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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Jordan Ridgill-Villanueva signed his national letter of intent to play college basketball at Ottawa University yesterday. Jordan has been a 4 year varsity member for the basketball team and 3 year starter. We wish Jordan all the best going forward! |
On April 17th, the Stacey Track & Field traveled to Falls City to compete in the Area 29-30 2A Track & Field Championship. Jarred Dunn, Gabriel Garcia, Jordan Creecy, Brandon Shaw, Levi Estes, Justin Miller, Mikhail Avilez, Lazaro Barajas, Addison White, Gianna Kenneally, Lilly Dubbs, and Taylor Brown all competed in various events in an attempt to advance to the UIL Region IV 2A Track & Field Championship in Kingsville. Everyone worked really hard and showed out for Stacey. In the end, Jarred Dunn (3200M), Jordan Creecy (110M Hurdles), Brandon Shaw (200M) and Taylor Brown (100M Hurdles) all advanced to Regionals. They will travel there to compete on May1 and May 2 with a chance to advance to the State meet. Good luck to them as they compete!
Results
3200M
Gianna Kenneally -6th (14:20.34 PR)
Addison White-7th (14:52.79)
Jarred Dunn-4th (10:42.39 PR)-Advanced to Regionals
Gabriel Garcia-8th (12:56.74)
800M
Lilly Dubbs-6th (2:45.64)
100M Hurdles
Taylor Brown-4th (17:51 PR)-Advanced to Regionals
110M Hurdles
Jordan Creecy-4th (17.05 PR)-Advanced to Regionals
400M
Brandon Shaw-7th (56.31)
200M
Brandon Shaw-4th (23.59)-Advanced to Regionals
1600M
Jarred Dunn-7th (5:09.40)
4x400M Relay
Justin Miller, Jordan Creecy, Lazaro Barajas, Levi Estes-6th (3:43.29 PR)
High Jump
Gianna Kenneally-7th (4'8" PR)
Jordan Creecy-5th (5' 8" PR)
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Track season may be winding down, but we’re not finished yet! Today is all about prelims—good luck to all our runners as they give it everything they’ve got. Those who advance will be back on the track tomorrow for finals. Let’s keep pushing toward state!
Soar Eagles, soar! 🦅
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The following High School students represented Stacey in our UIL Academics Regional Meet over the weekend:
- Eliana Flores - Computer Science, Science
- Charles Morey - Computer Science
- Alex Sapp - Computer Science
- Eduardo Barajas - Persuasive Speaking
- Addison Ali Aquino - Ready Writing, Editorial Writing
- Hailyn Atwater - Poetry Interpretation
- Mason Gamble - Current Events and Issues, Social Studies
- Brooke Voorhees - Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- Gianna Kenneally - Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- Lazaro Barajas - Spelling, Mathematics
- Roel Garcia - Science
- Kelcy Tisby - News Writing, Headline Writing
They were up against tough competition from students from other schools our size (2A) from the southern part of Texas - usually 40-50 students per event! Our students did their best and we are so proud of them!
Alex Sapp placed 1st in Computer Science Written and will represent Stacey at the UIL Academics State Meet in May! The Computer Science Team of Alex, Charles, and Eliana placed 2nd, and will be alternates at the State Meet!
Other students who placed in the top ten in their event include:
- Charles Morey - 10th in Computer Science
- Roel Garcia - 3rd in Top Chemistry & 10th in overall Science
As a school, Stacey placed 8th overall out of 54 schools!
Many thanks go out to our HS UIL Academics Coaches this year: Mrs. Garcia, Ms. Howard, Mr. Keller, Mr. Payne, Ms. Rabidas, and Mrs. Smith!
We recognized all of our HS UIL Academics students this Thursday, April 30th in the Lyon Center from 3:30 - 4:15. Please stop by if you can!
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by: Reina Odom, 10th grade |
If you could relive one day of high school, which would it be?
It’s hard to pick just one day out of four years because so many moments meant something in their own way. I think just any day I was having lunch with my friends, laughing and having fun, not realizing how fast time would pass. At the time, those moments felt small, but looking back on the connections I’ve made along the way, those are the moments I’ll miss the most.
Which class or teacher influenced you the most?
I think the teacher that influenced me the most was my Spanish III teacher Mr. Mendoza from my old school. He was more than just my teacher, he was a mentor and a friend. He taught me important lessons not only about school, but about life, and he was always kind and supportive. He would also give me snacks so he was awesome.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to go to college to get a degree in finance and pursue a career in the financial field.
What advice would you give underclassmen?
My advice would be to STAY OUT OF DRAMA, it is not worth it. Don’t care what others think about you. Do your best in all your classes. LOCK IN. And if you’re late, grab a snack (just kidding).
What did you choose for your senior quote?
My senior quote is 1 Corinthians 16:14 “Do everything in love.”
What was the theme song for your senior year?
Honestly, probably Confident by Justin Bieber. That song always made me feel good.
Favorite school event in your high school years?
My favorite school events were probably the pep rallies. Those were always fun.
What are you a little nervous about after graduation?
The thing I’m nervous about the most is not knowing where life is going to take me. I am stepping into a new chapter in my life and so many things could happen. I know there will be challenges along the way, but hopefully, I will be able to overcome them and grow from those unknown obstacles.
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Next Tuesday, May 5th is the sing and swing concert featuring the Stacey Jr./Sr. High Choir and Jazz Band! Concert starts at 6:00 PM, and doors open at 5:30 PM. We hope to see you there! |
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. |
Students stopped by and showed their Purple Up Pride at the photo booth for the last Wednesday of Month of the Military Child. |
Please find your child's lost item in the overflowing elementary Lost and Found! Items are donated at the end of the year! |
We are getting close to the end of our school year and the time to return all of our library books!
May 1st is the last day to check out library books at Lackland ISD, and students are asked to return all of their library books next week. We would really like to get all library materials returned so we will have the library books ready for the start of the next school year! To celebrate success, all elementary students that return their books (and pay a fine for a lost or damaged book) will enjoy Popcorn & Play on their last library visit. Please help your child search for any missing books, and we will accept cash or checks for payment for any damaged books or books that cannot be found. These funds will be used to replace the lost or damaged materials. Thank you for your support!
Students continue to win books from our Library vending machine with a drawing each visit from the names of our students that have a clear account. This has been a lot of fun and provides our readers with a new book! This week, we enjoyed a poem, a great story, and activity in our library classes. Students heard about friends gathering memories in the younger grades. Our upper grade students heard a classic by William Joyce that tells about writing your own story.
Thank you Mrs. Clark for coming in each week for some time to help shelve and straighten in our library! Happy reading Eagles!
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Dear Gifted and Talented Families,
Spring is always a season of energy and momentum, and our GT classrooms are no exception. As the year continues, students are diving deeper into complex thinking, meaningful discussions, and creative challenges that stretch their ideas in exciting ways.
Academically, learners are engaging in higher-level questioning, problem-solving, and opportunities that encourage them to analyze, evaluate, and create. We are intentionally designing experiences that allow students to think beyond the obvious, make connections across subjects, and defend their ideas with confidence.
Equally important is our continued focus on social-emotional growth. Gifted learners often experience learning intensely, and we are supporting them in building resilience, managing big feelings, and strengthening collaboration skills. Encouraging healthy risk-taking and embracing productive struggle remain important parts of their development.
You can continue supporting your child’s growth at home by:
• Asking thoughtful “why” and “how” questions that spark deeper conversations.
• Celebrating effort and perseverance, not just outcomes.
• Encouraging independent projects connected to their interests.
• Helping them reflect on both successes and setbacks as opportunities to grow.
Gifted education is not just about moving ahead—it’s about growing deeper. Together, we can continue creating experiences that challenge, inspire, and empower our students to reach their full potential.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
With appreciation,
LISD Gifted & Talented Service
Vickie Johnson
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Dear Families:
Happy May! Our names are Dawn Bluhm, MA CCC/SLP and Cindi Martinez MS CCC/SLP, and we are speech-language pathologists at Lackland ISD.
We are writing to let you know that May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. This is a time to raise awareness about speech and language disorders, which are among the most common disabilities that school-aged children experience. This is also a time to help all students, no matter how they communicate, to feel included in their school community.
More than 1 million children nationwide receive treatment services for speech and language disorders each year through the school system. Left unaddressed, speech and language disorders can affect a child’s academic and social success. Speech-language pathologists in schools work with children who have difficulties in the following areas:
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Speech sounds—A child may substitute one sound for another, leave sounds out, add sounds, or change a sound. It may be hard for others to understand them.
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Spoken language—A student may have trouble understanding what others are communicating to them and may have problems explaining what they are thinking or feeling.
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Stuttering (fluency)—A child may get stuck on certain sounds or words. They also may have tension or negative feelings about talking. This tension can get in the way of how they talk to others.
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Voice—A child may lose their voice frequently or use a hoarse or breathy voice. They may also speak with strain or effort.
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Augmentative and alternative communication—A child may need to find other ways to communicate besides talking, such as using a picture board or a speech-generating device.
Whether or not your child has a speech and/or language disorder, it’s important for everyone to reflect on how we can be respectful and supportive to those who do. Encourage your child to give people time to get their message out, to focus on what a person is saying rather than how they’re saying it, and to never bully someone for how they communicate.
We wish you all success as we approach the end of the school year!
Mrs. Bluhm and Mrs. Martinez
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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. |
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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