At Prestwick Elementary, Rhonda Donaldson, campus STEM Influencer, has been intentional about weaving science, technology, engineering, and math into reading and writing. Her goal? Make STEM purposeful — embedded within literacy, inquiry, and real-world problem solving.

We’re proud to recognize this year’s Excellence Express Lobo Award Winners—outstanding educators and staff across our district who go above and beyond for students, families, and colleagues every day. Please join us in congratulating the following honorees from each location across Little Elm ISD:

For the first time, College Board has selected Little Elm High School to receive the bronze AP Honor Roll and AP Access Award recognition. LEHS is one of 1,587 schools in Texas to earn the Bronze level AP School honor and one of 862 schools to earn a place for the first time in 2025.

What happens when curiosity meets opportunity—and a teacher isn’t afraid of big ideas?

In one Computer Science classroom, five seniors are proving that artificial intelligence isn’t just something you use—it’s something you can build. Guided by CTE teacher Manuel Castillo, these students took ambitious ideas and turned them into working AI-powered tools designed to help students, teachers, job seekers, and professionals succeed.

Leadership, confidence, and real-world skills took center stage as Little Elm ISD hosted its first regional Amazing Shake contest — marking the first time all elementary campuses participated in the experience. The past two years only one campus, Oak Point Elementary particpated.

Many high schools have counselors who schedule time with junior and senior students to assist them with college applications, testing timelines, and financial aid workshops.

But at Little Elm High School (LEHS), College Readiness is more than that. It also means building meaningful partnerships that create real opportunities for students.