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June 2, 2017
Posted by Casey Bain on 6/2/2017
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Little Elm ISD and the Town of Little Elm are pleased to announce a community news website called, MyLittleElmNews.com.
"Little Elm ISD’s students and staff are accomplishing great things, every day. This website will be a great resource for us to share our story with the community as it happens," said Dr. Lowell Strike, superintendent of Schools.
The website covers news from the Town, the ISD, sports and rec, Public Safety, Arts and Entertainment, and Business. MyLittleElmNews will be your place to get up-to-date and the most accurate information from the Town and Little Elm ISD. We hope you make this your homepage!
LEHS Choir & Band Bring Home 52 Medals from State Competition
Little Elm High School took 58 band and choir students to UT Austin to compete in the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest. These 58 students qualified for the state contest by earning a Superior rating (the highest possible score) at the UIL Regional competition.
Continue reading.
New Assistant Principal at Hackberry Elementary
We are pleased to announce Jill Whitehead in her new role as Assistant Principal at Hackberry Elementary. Mrs. Whitehead joined Little Elm ISD in 2015 as a teacher at Chavez Elementary where she has served as the second grade team leader and contributed through a variety of committees and teams. Continue reading.
New Assistant Principal at Brent Elementary
We are pleased to announce Michael Bruno in his new role as Assistant Principal at Brent Elementary. Mr. Bruno began his career in Little Elm in 2005. Originally serving LEISD as a third grade teacher, Bruno has been the Math and Science Specialist at Oak Point Elementary for the past four years. Continue reading.
#LoboSummer2017
He's packed his bags and ready to go, where will you take Flat Lobo?
Last year, Flat Lobo went to: the beach, the farm, great parks, the zoo, Jamaica, Europe, the Equator, the White House, and many, many more places. Let's take him to all those places and more this summer!AlphaBEST Offering Before School Programs for 2017-2018 School Year
AlphaBEST Education offers a unique after school program
model that combines a safe, supervised environment necessary for working parents with an expanded learning curriculum to assist schools to meet their goals.
Learn more about Before & After School Programs at LEISD.Attention Parents/Volunteers
On June 30, 2017 all volunteers will be deactivated. Volunteers must reapply after July 1 for the 2017-2018 school year. All volunteer applications must be done through App-garden. Learn more about volunteering in LEISD schools.Register Now for Summer School 2017
Summer School Registration is open now through Thursday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Learn more about Little Elm ISD Summer School 2017.Pre-AP/AP Summer Assignments
Little Elm ISD requires a summer assignment for all AP Courses. Summer assignments may be required for some Pre-AP courses as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Summer assignments contain AP teacher summer contact information as well as district staff contact information.
What's Happening Around the District
Click here to access the District-wide calendar.
June 7 6:30 p.m. LMS Athletic Booster Club Meeting
June 9 District Closed
First Day of School - Wednesday, August 16, Last Day of School - Thursday, May 24.
View the 2017-2018 school calendar in its entirety.
Bus Service Changes for 2017-2018
Goldstar Transportation, our contracted bus vendor, will make changes for the 2017-2018 school year in an effort to provide more efficient and timely bus service for all students of Little Elm ISD.
Register now for 2017 Lobo Athletic Summer Camps! Little Elm ISD: This Week in Pictures
Flat Lobo joined Lobo Educators at the Summer Learning Summit! 
Flat Lobo enjoyed pizza for lunch at the Lobo Band's Freshman FUNdamentals! 
Flat Lobo helped Mr. Gerald Muhammad, the new Assistant Director of Talent Development for Human Resource Services, move into his new office at Zellars Center for Learning and Leadership. 
Lobo Educators love to Learn in the summer! Before leaving for summer break, LEISD teachers, administrators, content coordinators, specialists and other staff members spent the week at the District's annual Summer Learning Summit professional learning conference. More pictures on Twitter. -
May 26, 2017
Posted by Casey Bain on 5/26/2017 *|FACEBOOK:LIKE|* 
Little Elm ISD and the Town of Little Elm are pleased to announce a community news website called, MyLittleElmNews.com.
"Little Elm ISD’s students and staff are accomplishing great things, every day. This website will be a great resource for us to share our story with the community as it happens," said Dr. Lowell Strike, superintendent of Schools.
The website covers news from the Town, the ISD, sports and rec, Public Safety, Arts and Entertainment, and Business. MyLittleElmNews will be your place to get up-to-date and the most accurate information from the Town and Little Elm ISD. We hope you make this your homepage!
LEHS Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.
University of North Texas Coliseum
More information for Seniors & parents
Seniors Say Goodbye During Lobo Legacy Walk
Little Elm High School held its second Legacy Walk where seniors take the farewell tour of the District. "Last year, it was such a special time for our seniors and it was this year as well. I can see this happening every year," said Pentecost. Continue reading.
The First Day of School During the Last Week of School
Chavez Elementary students have already had their first days of school for next year even though most students are experiencing their last week of school this week. Chavez has called it “Sneak Peek” where kindergarten students moved up to first grade, first grade students moved up to second grade, and so on. Fifth grade students, however, experienced a throwback by heading to kindergarten. Slightly taller than the chairs they had to sit, the students loved being in kindergarten. “We get to have four recesses and play with play dough,” said one fifth grade student. The students are experiencing LiiNK, an enrichment project that allows kindergartners and first graders to have four 15 minute recesses a day. The “Sneak Peek” lasted two full days. Continue reading.
LEHS Students Perform in First Piano Recital
Lined with electric pianos on top of desks, more than 50 piano students plucked away at the keyboard to learn how to play music inside their piano classroom. But before they learned their performance sheet music, more than half of the students had to learn how to play the piano. "We have several students who have never played piano before, some who don’t read music, and some students who play various other instruments," said Karen Mayberry, choral director and teacher of the revitalized Little Elm High School piano course.
Continue reading.
Chavez Elementary Names New Assistant Principal
Little Elm ISD welcomes Melissa Cota as the new Assistant Principal at Chavez Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year. Cota joined Little Elm ISD in 2014 as a third grade teacher at Chavez. Cota is well-versed in the elementary grade levels. Continue reading.
LEHS Hires New Volleyball Coach
Coach Amber Hughes comes to LEISD from Duncanville, a 6A district, where she worked from 2003 to 2009 and made a return as the varsity assistant coach with her mentor from 2013 to this year. Continue reading.Bus Service Changes for 2017-2018
Goldstar Transportation, our contracted bus vendor, will make changes for the 2017-2018 school year in an effort to provide more efficient and timely bus service for all students of Little Elm ISD. #LoboSummer2017
He's packed his bags and ready to go, where will you take Flat Lobo?
Last year, Flat Lobo went to: the beach, the farm, great parks, the zoo, Jamaica, Europe, the Equator, the White House, and many, many more places. Let's take him to all those places and more this summer!
Continue reading at www.littleelmisd.net.AlphaBEST Offering Before School Programs for 2017-2018 School Year
AlphaBEST Education offers a unique after school program
model that combines a safe, supervised environment necessary for working parents with an expanded learning curriculum to assist schools to meet their goals.
Learn more about Before & After School Programs at LEISD.Thank You to our Special Olympics Sponsors!
Attention Parents/Volunteers
On June 30, 2017 all volunteers will be deactivated. Volunteers must reapply after July 1 for the 2017-2018 school year. All volunteer applications must be done through App-garden. Learn more about volunteering in LEISD schools.Register Now for Summer School 2017
Summer School Registration is open now through Thursday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Learn more about Little Elm ISD Summer School 2017.Pre-AP/AP Summer Assignments
Little Elm ISD requires a summer assignment for all AP Courses. Summer assignments may be required for some Pre-AP courses as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Summer assignments contain AP teacher summer contact information as well as district staff contact information.
What's Happening Around the District
Click here to access the District-wide calendar.
May 26 Report Cards go home (PreK-5th Grade*)
*6th-12th Grade Report Cards will be mailed home
First Day of School - Wednesday, August 16, Last Day of School - Thursday, May 24.
View the 2017-2018 school calendar in its entirety.
Update
LEHS Baseball Season Recap & Awards
Team Accomplishments:
Highest District Finish
Most District Wins
Back-to-Back Playoff Berths
District 14-5A Awards:
Frainyer Chavez, Senior - Co-MVP
JJ Kruzel, Senior - Pitcher of the Year
Logan Kohler, Sophomore - 1st Team All-District
Dylan Salinas, Junior - 1st Team All-District
Azani Henley - 2nd Team All-District
Jeremy Molina, Senior - 2nd Team All-District
Zack Emminizer, Junior - All-District Honorable Mention
Brady Wade, Senior - All-District Honorable Mention
Congratulations to Senior, Brady Wade for being named to the THSCA Academic All-State Team!
Congratulations to Senior, Frainyer Chavez for being selected to play in the NTHSBCA All Star Game!Register now for 2017 Lobo Athletic Summer Camps! Little Elm ISD: This Week in Pictures
Marine comes to Lakeside Middle School to surprise his two cousins, Bryce and Katelyn Cotter. 
Career Day at Brent Elementary included presentations from a police officer, firefighter, nurse, chef, teacher, speech pathologist, graphic designer, author, app developer, software engineer, and many more! More pictures on Facebook. 
Hackberry Elementary Principal, Tom Swartz, makes breakfast to show his appreciation to their volunteers for this year! 
Eighth graders at Lakeside Middle School ended the semester with dissections. 
Congratulations to the newest GOALS Graduate, Jonah Berberich! The District Childcare class that he reads to every week cheered him on as he took his walk! 
Prestwick STEM Academy shows off student artwork during the Festival of Flight. 
LEHS Baseball Banquet. 
Congratulations to the LMS/PSA Girls Soccer team for finishing the season as the undefeated District Champions! 
Congratulations to the LMS/PSA Boys Soccer team for finishing in 2nd place in District. 
Hackberry Elementary awards ceremonies. More pictures on Facebook. 
Lakeview Elementary awards ceremonies. 
Yearbook Signing Party at Colin Powell Sixth Grade Center. 
Lakeside Middle School students were recognized for their academic achievement. 
Brent Elementary's "Lobos Have Talent" Talent Show! 
LEHS Senior Awards Night. 
LEHS Seniors take their Cap and Gown Panoramic. 
Oak Point Elementary Choir performs at the Sandy Lake Park Fun Fest Competition. 
Faculty and staff celebrate the completion of another great school year at the second annual Lobo Luau! -
May 19, 2017
Posted by Casey Bain on 5/19/2017 *|FACEBOOK:LIKE|* 
Little Elm ISD and the Town of Little Elm are pleased to announce a community news website called, MyLittleElmNews.com.
"Little Elm ISD’s students and staff are accomplishing great things, every day. This website will be a great resource for us to share our story with the community as it happens," said Dr. Lowell Strike, superintendent of Schools.
The website covers news from the Town, the ISD, sports and rec, Public Safety, Arts and Entertainment, and Business. MyLittleElmNews will be your place to get up-to-date and the most accurate information from the Town and Little Elm ISD. We hope you make this your homepage!Scholarship Awards More than Double
Tuesday, nearly 50 Little Elm High School seniors shined bright as they were recognized for receiving offers for a total of $5.5 million in scholarship awards. "These seniors have worked hard and have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement," said Little Elm ISD College Readiness Coordinator, Keisha Brown.Last year, Little Elm High School graduating seniors were accepted to more than 53 different colleges and were offered 60 scholarships worth two million dollars.
A big thank you to CoServ for personally delivering a $1,000 scholarship to a lucky senior. Dr. Vanessa Washington with Delta Public Service Foundation of Denton County presented the 2017 Bernice Griffin Memorial Scholarship, Cleota Epps, the mother of Taylor Epps, presented the Taylor Epps Scholarship, Little Elm Lions Club presented three scholarships, and the Lobo Executive Booster Club presented their two scholarships.Three seniors were awarded full-ride scholarships:
Keren Cordon - Boston University worth $264,000
Jose Mendoza - Southern Methodist University and the University of Pennsylvania. He received a total of $536,000.
Josiah Spencer - The University of Notre Dame worth $228,000.Honoring the Top Ten Graduates
Some described it as more than just a luncheon, but a gathering of what seemed to be family for the last four years.
Each of the Top Ten students was introduced by the teacher they had chosen as playing a pivotal role during their time at Little Elm ISD. Parents gave tearful and emotional speeches as they reminisced about the early childhood of their graduate and addressed the young person they have become.
Little Elm ISD Superintendent, Dr. Lowell Strike, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services, Daniel Gallagher, Assistant Superintendent for Accountability and School Improvement, Dr. Cyndy Mika, Executive Director for Human Resources, Cleota Epps, Director for Communications and Community Relations, Pat Robbins, Little Elm ISD Board Members, Jason Olson and David Montemayor, Associate Principal Ruben Molinar, Assistant Principal, Chris Reza, and Principal Renee Pentecost attended the event to celebrate each student.
Mrs. Pentecost emceed the event and said "I tell myself I will not cry, and every year I cry. These students, their families, and their stories touch my heart."
Along with medals and gifts from their alma mater, each student received $500 award for their accomplishments presented by Mary Day, Matthews Southwest's director of Marketing for the Tribute Lakeside Golf & Resort Community located on the shores of Lake Lewisville.
LEHS Class of 2017 Top Ten:
1 - Jacob Genuise - Attending The University of Oklahoma
2 - Daniel Cardenas - Attending Cornell University
3 - Ryan Wong - Attending Baylor University
4 - Boris Filic - Attending Collin College
5 - Jose Mendoza - Attending The University of Pennsylvania
6 - Alexander Frizzell - Attending Texas A&M University
7 - Emily Garcia - Attending The University of Texas at Austin
8 - George Chamoun - Attending the University of North Texas
9 - Shelby Rutherford - Attending Texas Tech University
10 - Tanner Davis - Attending Sam Houston State UniversityEarly Release Schedule
Thursday, May 25 (6th-12th)
12:05 p.m. - LMS/Powell/Prestwick 6th-8th
12:55 p.m. - LEHS
Friday, May 26 (Pre-K-12th)
11:20 a.m. - Elementary Campuses
12:05 p.m. - LMS/Powell/Prestwick
12:55 p.m. - LEHS
Pre-K AM will attend usual times
Pre-K PM will not attendBus Service Changes for 2017-2018
Goldstar Transportation, our contracted bus vendor, will make changes for the 2017-2018 school year in an effort to provide more efficient and timely bus service for all students of Little Elm ISD.
Goldstar has evaluated the bus stops through every neighborhood and will reduce the number of stops and centralize remaining pickup and drop-off locations. On average, a bus spends 3.5 minutes at each bus stop. Little Elm ISD and Goldstar believe with each stop eliminated, the minutes gained will help ensure all students are picked up and dropped off in a more timely manner.
Goldstar provides bus service for more than 1,700 students. In the coming school year will average 10,530 miles per day with a 54 bus fleet, therefore, the need for the bus service to be more efficient.
Another change to the bus service is the elimination of the Pay-to-Ride program. It was originally put in place at a time when student safety was a concern during heavy road and housing construction. The Pay-to-Ride program is not financially sustainable to continue offering. In addition, all buses are needed to cover existing routes to ensure the students are picked up and dropped off in a timely manner.
Further, several additional factors impacted the changes such as road construction and congestion along FM 720, FM 423, and the addition of PreK mid-day bus service.
Goldstar anticipates finalizing the bus routes/stops map by the beginning of July. We will share this information with our community as soon as we receive it from Goldstar.LEHS Student Job Fair
For the first time at Little Elm High School, hundreds of Little Elm High School students filed into the cafeteria greeting, communicating, and thinking about what jobs would be best suited for them this summer.
Senior Natasha Beaver said the convenience of having businesses at the high school was a bonus. “It has been a good opportunity because the businesses are here and we can learn what possibilities are out there when I go to college,” said Beaver.
Tom Parker, Little Elm High School Business teacher, began thinking of a student job fair early spring. Parker ran the idea by Rodger Hutley, business and DECA teacher. They were able to recruit a group of 35 DECA and business students who then created, planned, and executed the idea.
Hazel Ibarra and Martha Paz are juniors and DECA members who helped locate interested businesses. “We found a lot of these businesses because of students who already worked there,” Ibarra. “Some of the businesses we had to locate on our own which was a great learning experience because of the face-to-face contact we had with business managers.”
“We are part of the DECA team that went to internationals for business leadership,” said Paz. “We put those skills to work and thought about the benefits of having a job fair. We knew it would help students get to know potential employers personally before filling out a paper application and turning it in.”
The businesses in attendance were: Alphabest After-school Program, Appointed Talent Acquisition Services, Blue Goose Cantina, Chick-fil-A stores on Eldorado Parkway and on 423, Cici’s Pizza, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Kroger on 423 and 380, Men’s Warehouse, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Papa John’s, Whataburger, and Little Elm ISD Operational Services.Education Foundation Awards First Grants
The new Little Elm ISD Education Foundation has awarded its very first grants! A team of dedicated volunteers were excited to present nine grant awards, totaling $7,475, to some of our Lobo educators. Recognizing the process came during one of the busiest times of the year, with a very short turnaround, the members of the Foundation board were delighted with the response! Proposals were submitted from four campuses. Programs ranging from: flexible learning (and maker) spaces, to outdoor learning materials, robotics equipment, and even supplies to encourage family game nights received awards. The Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign in the hopes that they will be able to more than double their budget for the next round of grants! Watch the presentations at Hackberry Elementary.
Erika Malcom
Prestwick STEM Academy
Julie Ratliff
Hackberry Elementary
Kimberly Northcutt
Hackberry Elementary
Crystal Woods, Keith Jackson, Flavia Soares, and Shauna Bhattacharya
Colin Powell Sixth Grade Center
Vanessa Del Valle, Megan Branch, Vanessa Moya, and Kayra Gomez (missing is Vanessa Torrence)
Hackberry Elementary
The 11th Annual Special Olympics Track Meet
The weather played nice for the milestone event on Wednesday. Eight school districts, Aubrey ISD, Denton ISD, Frisco ISD, Krum ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, Lovejoy ISD, Pilot Point ISD, and Little Elm ISD brought together more than 300 athletes to compete in different running and field events. More than 260 Little Elm student and community volunteers helped as buddies to the athletes. Little Elm ISD has hosted the meet for the last eleven years and it is the biggest of its kind in North Texas.
Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and Peter Ensrud Photography for providing event photos. You can download for free:Peter Ensrud Photography (password: leisd)
Thank You to our Special Olympics Sponsors!
School's Out Beach Party!
Friday, May 26 | Noon - 5:00 p.m. | Beach at Little Elm Park
The Town of Little Elm Special Events Department is helping to celebrate the last day of school for our high schoolers.
Party begins at noon when the high school lets out. A DJ will be spinning tunes until 5 p.m.
We will have food trucks out at the beach for plenty of food options!
Anyone is welcome to come, but this party is geared toward our area high school students. Don't worry parents, Little Elm Police will be there playing volleyball and keeping the kids safe!LEHS Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony
Saturday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.
University of North Texas Coliseum
More information for Seniors & parentsAttention Parents/Volunteers
On June 30, 2017 all volunteers will be deactivated. Volunteers must reapply after July 1 for the 2017-2018 school year. All volunteer applications must be done through App-garden. Learn more about volunteering in LEISD schools.In case you missed Pre-K and Kinder Round-Up
If you were unable to attend the Little Elm ISD Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Roundup April 25, parents can still go to your zoned campus between now and May 25 to pre-register your pre-kindergarten or kindergarten student. You will still need to take all of your documents with you (Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Shot Records, Driver’s License and Proof of Residency) in order to pre-register.
The registration times will be 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until May 25. After May 25, you will need to wait to register during Back to School Registration in August.
This is only for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students who have never been enrolled in Little Elm ISD. If you currently have a child attending PK you do not need to pre-register. You will register your child as a returning student in August.#LoboSummer2017
He's packed his bags and ready to go, where will you take Flat Lobo?
Last year, Flat Lobo went to: the beach, the farm, great parks, the zoo, Jamaica, Europe, the Equator, the White House, and many, many more places. Let's take him to all those places and more this summer!
Step 1:
Print Flat Lobo
Step 2:
Take him with you everywhere you go this summer!
Step 3:
Take pictures!!
Step 4:
Upload your photos to Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #LoboSummer2017
Tag us on Twitter @leisd
Step 5:
Follow @leisd and #LoboSummer2017 this summer to keep up with Flat Lobo!"Going Tiny Expo" at Prestwick
As families all over the country look for ways to live smarter and reduce their carbon footprint, more and more are deciding to live “tiny”. Some choose to recycle shipping containers into durable and affordable housing. Others choose to build "tiny" homes under 900 square feet.
The Gateway 4 students at Prestwick researched, designed, created CAD drawings and 3D models of their homes. Special thanks to all who were able to come out and see the first "Going Tiny Expo"!Lobos Collaborate
Kelley Carr, principal and Misty Chestnut, assistant principal, gave a group of Lakeview Elementary fifth graders a real-life situation and asked them to create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) to help increase school attendance rates. This student-lead PBL was a year long project. After writing and recording their scripts, the fifth graders collaborated with the Audio Video Production class at LEHS to edit their video. Watch the Attendance Counts video.Register Now for Summer School 2017
Summer School Registration is open now through Thursday, June 8 at 3:00 p.m.
Learn more about Little Elm ISD Summer School 2017.Pre-AP/AP Summer Assignments
Little Elm ISD requires a summer assignment for all AP Courses. Summer assignments may be required for some Pre-AP courses as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Summer assignments contain AP teacher summer contact information as well as district staff contact information.
Alphabest is Enrolling for Summer Camp and More
AlphaBEST Education offers a unique after school program
model that combines a safe, supervised environment necessary for working parents with an expanded learning curriculum to assist schools to meet their goals. Read more about summer programming and after-school enrichment opportunities for your child.What's Happening Around the District
Click here to access the District-wide calendar.
May 22 College Monday - wear your favorite college shirt!
May 22 6:00 p.m. Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee Meeting (Zellars)
May 25 Early Release for 6th-12th Grades
May 26 Last Day of School, Early Release for all grades
May 26 Report Cards go home (PreK-5th Grade*)
*6th-12th Grade Report Cards will be mailed home
Stay connected to your campus with Peachjar! Click the
to view the Electronic Flyers for that campus.
May 23 6:00 p.m. Talent Show Brent Elementary
May 24 Career Day
May 24 3:00 p.m. PTA Spirit Night at Baskin Robbins
May 26 11:20 a.m. Early Release
May 22 Sneak Peak Day Cesar Chavez Elementary
May 23 Sneak Peak Day
May 24 5th Grade Legacy Walk
May 24 Rocket Day
May 25 1:15 p.m. Recycle Fashion Show
May 26 10:00 a.m. Classroom End of Year Parties
May 26 11:20 a.m. Early Release
WATCH:
Hackberry Elementary
May 24 10:00 a.m. 5th Grade Awards Ceremony
May 25 Splash-a-Poolza/Field Day
May 26 11:20 a.m. Early Release
May 24 4th & 5th Grade Growth Videos Lakeview Elementary
May 24 5:30 p.m. Camp JOLT Information Night (4th Grade)
May 24 6:00 p.m. 4th Grade Music Program
May 25 Semester Awards (1st-4th)
May 26 Classroom Parties/Yearbook Signing
May 26 Semester Awards (K-5th)
May 26 11:20 a.m. Early Release
May 26 11:20 a.m. Early Release
Oak Point Elementary
May 25 Awards Assemblies Prestwick
8:30 a.m. 4th Grade
9:00 a.m. 3rd Grade
9:30 a.m. 2nd Grade
1:35 p.m. 5th Grade
2:05 p.m. Kindergarten
2:35 p.m. 1st Grade
May 25 12:05 p.m. Early Release (6th-8th Grade)
May 25 4:00 p.m. Hawaiian Falls Day
May 26 11:00 a.m. 8th Grade Final Walk
May 26 12:05 p.m. Early Release (K-8th)
May 25 12:05 p.m. Early Release Colin Powell Sixth Grade
May 25 7:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
May 26 12:05 p.m. Early Release
May 25 12:05 p.m. Early Release Lakeside Middle School
May 26 12:05 p.m. Early Release
May 22 6:30 p.m. Senior Awards Little Elm High School
May 23 Senior Trip Adventure Land
May 24 9:00 a.m. Cap & Gown Panoramic
May 25 9:00 a.m. Graduation Rehearsal
May 26 9:30 a.m. Senior Breakfast/Slideshow
May 27 5:00 p.m. Graduation
Senior Legacy Walk at Elementary Campuses: May 24
First Day of School - Wednesday, August 16, Last Day of School - Thursday, May 24.
View the 2017-2018 school calendar in its entirety.Update
LEHS Football
The team placed 2nd and the Linemen finished 5th at the Hebron 7 on 7 Tournament & Lineman Challenge
LEHS Tennis
Allí Ziehm fought to the end, but fell to a player from Colonial Heritage (7-6, 2-6, 6-7) at the State TournamentUpcoming Events
LMS/PSA Soccer
May 23
Girls/Boys Soccer ChampionshipsRegister now for 2017 Lobo Athletic Summer Camps! Little Elm ISD: This Week in Pictures
Congratulations to the Little Elm High School Class of 2017 Valedictorian, Jacob Genuise, and Salutatorian, Daniel Cardenas! Jacob will be attending the University of Oklahoma and Daniel will be attending Cornell University. 
Sophomore, Alli Ziehm representing LEHS at the State Tennis Tournament. Congratulations on a great year, Alli! 
Brent Elementary students love their new bike rack! 
A representative from Stephen F. Austin State University paid a special visit to Little Elm High School to recognize nine very special Lobos who have made the decision to attend SFA in the fall. Amy Kobuck, Admissions representative for SFA said, "In my time at SFA we have never had this many students from Little Elm High School, that's a lot for any school!" Mrs. Kobuck was so excited about the nine young ladies she wanted to bring them all a special "swag bag" to celebrate their decision! 
LEISD staff celebrated our youngest Lobos at the District Childcare Pre-K Graduation. 
Prestwick students showcase STEM in Motion at the Board of Trustees meeting. 
LEHS welcomes the Class of 2021 (current eighth graders) at Freshman Orientation. 
Field Day at Oak Point Elementary 
LEHS Football placed 2nd at the Hebron 7 on 7 Tournament and Lineman Challenge. 
Lakeside Middle School A Honor Roll students at Main Event 
Brent Elementary Field Day 
Lakeside Middle School Cheer Banquet Board Meeting Recognitions
LEHS Junior Jared Seifert scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, making him part of the 0.108% of all test-takers that earned a perfect score! 
Vicki Sargent, director for Community Relations at CoServ, presented a check for $20,000 to Ed Griffin, the president of the Little Elm ISD Education Foundation during Monday’s Board of Trustees meeting. The money donated was from CoServ’s Charitable Foundation and will be used for a scholarship and teachers grants that will benefit the students of Little Elm ISD. 
LMS Honor Band at Monday's Board Meeting recognized for receiving UIL Sweepstakes Award, the highest award for middle school band competition. This is a first for LMS. 
Award winning LEHS Family Career & Community Leaders of America students who competed in the State competition in Dallas. 
LMS Pentathlon members received 2nd place in competition. 
LEHS All-State Choir members: Sam Kirchner and Brandon Sears 
LEHS Students of the Month for May: Osadebamwen Elaih & Michael Warner 
New principals for the 2017-2018 school year: Stephen Richardson, Hackberry Elementary and Virgina Gwyn, Brent Elementary LEHS Softball, Cross Country & Track Banquets
JV Softball Team 
Boys Cross Country Team 
Track Team - Seniors 
Track Team - Sophomores 
Varsity Softball Team 
Girls Cross Country Team 
Track Team - Juniors 
Track Team - Freshmen -
May 12, 2017
Posted by Casey Bain on 5/12/2017 
Engage, Equip, & Empower
Little Elm ISD is pleased to announce Virginia Gwyn as the new Principal at Brent Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year. Gwyn joined the Little Elm ISD FamiLE in 2015 as the Assistant Principal at Brent Elementary. Gwyn originally began her education career in 2006 and has since served as an elementary school Strategic Design Coach with the Lewisville Independent School District, including experience as an instructional leader to her peers through Region 11’s K-4 Science Academy. There, she was responsible for providing learning opportunities in transforming Science instruction to promote the statewide initiative of inquiry-based science following the 5-E lesson model. Mrs. Gwyn graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education followed by a master’s degree in educational leadership from Concordia University in Austin.
Little Elm ISD is pleased to announce Stephen Richardson as the new Principal at Hackberry Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year. Richardson joined the Little Elm ISD FamiLE in 2015 as the Assistant Principal at Hackberry Elementary. Prior to joining Little Elm ISD, Richardson served in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD as an Assistant Principal, a Social Studies teacher, Coach, and the Girl’s Athletic Coordinator. Prior to beginning his career in education in 2005, Richardson received his bachelor’s degree in History from the University of North Texas followed by his master’s degree in Education Leadership from Lamar University. He is currently working to obtain his Doctorate through Lamar University.
Little Elm ISD is pleased to announce Gerald Muhammad as the Assistant Director of Talent Development for Human Resource Services. He will focus on recruiting, mentoring, and developing talent as part of the District’s Strategic Plan for Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement. Mr. Muhammad has been with the District since 2011, and has served as the Assistant Principal at Little Elm High School and recently, the Assistant Principal at Chavez Elementary School. He has served at Irving ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, Dallas ISD and Eagle Academy in Fort Worth. Mr. Muhammad earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Paul Quinn College and a master's degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University in Commerce. He is currently working on his Doctorate degree at the University of North Texas. He holds certifications for superintendent, principal, Special Education, and English as a Second Language.
Please join us as we welcome Mrs. Gwyn, Mr. Richardson, and Mr. Muhammad in their new roles as they continue to Engage, Equip, and Empower each student and staff member to realize their full potential.Special Olympics Track Meet Next Week!
As the sun comes up on Wednesday morning more than 300 student athletes and their families from eight districts will be preparing to board buses en route to Little Elm ISD's 11th Annual Special Olympics Track and Field Meet. The event has become a staple of the community providing competition for athletes from: Aubrey, Frisco, Lake Dallas, Lovejoy, Pilot Point, Krum, Denton, and Little Elm. There will be nearly 320 student volunteers and 200 volunteers from the surrounding community assisting with the events and 1,000s of spectators. A day of excitement, honor, and rewards, it is one of the largest events of its kind in North Texas. Kicking off the event, athletes and their partners (escorted by Little Elm Police) run a relay with the ceremonial torch along a parade route to light the specially-made eight-foot cauldron at the LEAC. Games begin at 10:00 a.m. Each athlete competes in two of several dozen different running and wheelchair relays, obstacles, turbo jav, softball and ball throws, shot put, long jump, and standing jump events.
This is a free event to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Please join Little Elm ISD and surrounding school districts as they compete in track and field events. The sporting events begin at 10 a.m at the Little Elm Athletic Complex.Thank You to our Special Olympics Sponsors!
Local businesses were invited to participate in the inaugural Little Elm High School Student Job Fair presented by DECA and the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department of Little Elm High School. The Job Fair will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM this coming Monday, May 15, 2017 at Little Elm High School. The participting businesses will have excellent opportunity to showcase their company to the Juniors and graduating Seniors of Little Elm High School for part-time, summer, entry-level positions, and potential career opportunities within their company.
Little Elm High School Class of 2017 Scholarship Recognition Assembly
Please join us as we celebrate the academic accomplishments and recognize those members of the class of 2017 at Little Elm High School who have been offered college scholarships.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
LEHS Big Gym
2:30 p.m.
All seniors who have turned in scholarship offers to our Coordinator of College Readiness will be recognized during this special event.The Prioritization Process: LRFPC Meeting #4
When the District is faced with so many needs, how do you prioritize projects keeping students' success as the focus? Long Range Facilities Planning Committee Members considered a prioritization process that helped them organize the needs.
Committee members considered four important factors as they worked through a prioritization process during Monday night’s Long Range Facilities Planning Committee meeting. Based on the potential projects determined by committee members, they were tasked to prioritize each project by ranking its urgency of need, benefit to students, equity, and value. The potential projects they considered were facilities that address elementary growth, elementary STEM renovations, new middle school, Lakeside Middle School renovations, CTE renovations and expansions at Little Elm High School, Athletic multipurpose facility and existing athletic renovations, and renovations at the Little Elm Athletic Complex.
This assignment produced conversations that had committee members evaluating long term-facility needs for the District and its future growth. The next Long Range Facilities Planning Committee meeting is May 22 at 6:00 p.m. at Zellars. The public is welcome to attend and listen. More information about the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee.Coming Up! One More Dual Language Parent Meeting
Little Elm ISD is hosting two mandatory meetings for parents who are interested in enrolling their incoming kindergarten students in the Dual Language program. The first meeting was on May 3 at Hackberry, the last meeting is on Tuesday, May 16, 6:30-8:00 pm at Oak Point Elementary.
Read more about the LEISD Dual Language Program.Festival of Flight RESCHEDULED!
Up, Up & Away! A Festival of Flight
New Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Prestwick STEM Academy
3101 Stonefield, The Colony, TX 75056
Cost: FREE
The Up, Up & Away! Festival of Flight presented by The Tribute Lakeside Golf and Resort Community and the city of The Colony returns for a third year. Celebrating all forms of flight, the festival will feature kite flying and demonstrations, music, birding demonstration, paper airplane contests, food and fun. Bring the entire family to this all ages outdoor celebration. For more information, please contact the The Colony's Parks and Recreation Department at 972-625-1106.School's Out Beach Party!
Friday, May 26 | Noon - 5:00 p.m. | Beach at Little Elm Park
The Town of Little Elm Special Events Department and Little Elm High School are partnering up to celebrate the last day of school for our high schoolers.
Party begins at noon when the high school lets out. A DJ will be spinning tunes until 5 p.m.
We will have food trucks out at the beach for plenty of food options!
Anyone is welcome to come, but this party is geared toward our area high school students. Don't worry parents, Little Elm Police will be there playing volleyball and keeping the kids safe!In case you missed Pre-K and Kinder Round-Up
If you were unable to attend the Little Elm ISD Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Roundup April 25, parents can still go to your zoned campus between now and May 25 to pre-register your pre-kindergarten or kindergarten student. You will still need to take all of your documents with you (Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Shot Records, Driver’s License and Proof of Residency) in order to pre-register.
The registration times will be 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until May 25. After May 25, you will need to wait to register during Back to School Registration in August.
This is only for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students who have never been enrolled in Little Elm ISD. If you currently have a child attending PK you do not need to pre-register. You will register your child as a returning student in August.Summer School Registration opens Monday, May 15 at 8:00 a.m.
Learn more about Little Elm ISD Summer School 2017.LMS Washington D.C. Trip
In June of 2018, Lakeside Middle School will take their fourth group of students to Washington D.C.! Registration is open to all students who will be going into the seventh and eighth grade at Lakeside Middle School next year. Families are encouraged register by May 20 to have a chance to get a discounted deposit amount, to spread payments over more month, and to have a greater chance at scholarship money if you qualify.Alphabest is Enrolling for Summer Camp and More
AlphaBEST Education offers a unique after school program
model that combines a safe, supervised environment necessary for working parents with an expanded learning curriculum to assist schools to meet their goals. Read more about summer programming and after-school enrichment opportunities for your child.What's Happening Around the District
Click here to access the District-wide calendar.
May 15 6:30 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting (Zellars)
May 16 6:30 p.m. Dual Language Parent Meeting (Oak Point)
May 17 10:00 a.m. Special Olympics Track & Field Meet (LEAC)
Stay connected to your campus with Peachjar! Click the to view the Electronic Flyers for that campus.
May 18 K-3 Field Day Brent Elementary
May 19 4-5 Field Day
May 15 3-5 Field Day Cesar Chavez Elementary
May 16 K-2 Field Day
May 18 Reading Counts Field Trip to Frisco Commons Park
May 19 Awards Assembly
May 16 10:00 a.m. 5th Grade Awards
Hackberry Elementary
May 16 1:30 p.m. Pre-K PM Awards
May 17 8:00 a.m. Kindergarten Awards
May 17 9:00 a.m. 1st Grade Awards
May 17 1:30 p.m. 2nd Grade Awards
May 17 3rd Grade Field Trip
May 18 8:00 a.m. 3rd Grade Awards
May 18 9:00 a.m. 4th Grade Awards
May 19 Lobo Leader and Student Council Field Trip
May 17 9:00 a.m. Field Trip to Special Olympics Track Meet Lakeview Elementary
May 17 Spirit Night at Baskin Robbins
May 17 6:00 p.m. Choir Concert
May 19 Choir Field Trip
May 19 2:00 p.m. K-2 Lobo Rumble
May 18 Field Day 4-5 grades Oak Point Elementary
May 19 Field Day K-3 grades
May 15 Book Fair Prestwick
May 15 4th and 5th Grade Chromebook collections
May 15 Level Up Day
May 15 6:00 p.m. Incoming 6th Grade Band Parent Meeting
May 16 Book Fair
May 16 6th Grade Chromebook collection
May 16 1:30 p.m. 1st Grade Concert & PTA Meeting
May 17 Book Fair
May 17 7th Grade Chromebook collection
May 17 7:45 a.m. Pastries with Parents
May 18 Book Fair
May 18 Pool Day and Cookout for 6th & 7th A/B Honor Roll Students
May 18 8th Grade Chromebook collection
May 18 8th Grade Group Photo
May 19 Kickball Field Day for 4th & 5th Grades
Colin Powell Sixth Grade
May 16 7:00 p.m. Spring Concert Lakeside Middle School
May 15 8:30 a.m. Freshman Orientation Little Elm High School
May 15 9:00 a.m. Student Job Fair
May 16 2:30 p.m. Scholarship Assembly
May 16 7:30 p.m. Spring Concert
May 17 7:30 p.m. Jazz Concert
May 18 DECA Six Flags Trip
May 18 8:30 a.m. Freshman Orientation
May 19 Senior Exams 4th-8th periods
Senior Legacy Walk at Elementary Campuses: May 24First Day of School - Wednesday, August 16, Last Day of School - Thursday, May 24.
View the 2017-2018 school calendar in its entirety.LEISD Inclement Weather Statement
Spring Weather: Spring Severe weather season is from March through May. According to the National Weather Service (NOAA), severe weather in Texas typically occurs between
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.- Tornado WATCH – This means conditions are favorable for a tornado and puts us on alert. We may decide to delay school transportation or release students early depending on the situation.
- Tornado WARNING – This means a tornado has been spotted and puts us on high alert. Students will be sheltered in accordance with campus plans. Understand that when campuses are on high alert status, employees are also sheltered. For the interest of safety, we prefer to keep students in shelter and will not be checked out at this point. Parents may shelter with campus personnel, but might not be with their child. Please DO NOT interfere with the operation of school personnel, you will putting their lives in danger.
- Tornado WARNING DURING BUS ROUTES – if a tornado warning is issued during a bus route, the bus will go directly to the nearest predetermined safe location and shelter the students in a safe place.
Communication: Please be aware of any potential severe weather advisories. Stay close to a phone or computer for you to receive important information regarding our response to severe weather.
Ways we communicate include:
Website
Mass Notification through phone and email
Push Notifications through the Mobile App
TV/Radio Stations (primarily for winter weather)
Facebook
TwitterPre-AP/AP Summer Assignments
Little Elm ISD requires a summer assignment for all AP Courses. Summer assignments may be required for some Pre-AP courses as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Summer assignments contain AP teacher summer contact information as well as district staff contact information.
Upcoming Events
LEHS Tennis
Alli Ziehm will compete at the STATE Meet:
Thursday, May 18 9:00 a.m. - Quarterfinals
Thursday, May 18 2:00 p.m. Semifinals
Friday, May 19 8:30 a.m. Finals
LMS/PSA Soccer
May 16 5:00/6:15 p.m.
Girls/Boys at GreenvilleRegister now for 2017 Lobo Athletic Summer Camps! Little Elm ISD: This Week in Pictures
Curriculum to Chalk - Eighth graders at Lakeside Middle School look at the big picture as they reviewed for their History STAAR Test! 
Lakeside Middle School's performance of 'I Never Saw Another Butterfly'. Recent GOALS Graduates:
Crishawn Barrett 
Jesus Martinez 
Natalie Mendoza 
Williams (Alex) Obregon 
Carlos Sandoval LEHS Basketball Banquet
RJ Hampton named to Max Preps Freshman All-American Team and Coach Rusty Segler named District 14-5A Coach of the Year! 
Boys Varsity Team 
Girls Varsity Team 
Boys JV Team 
Girls JV Team 
Boys Freshman Team 
Girls Freshman Team -
May 5, 2017
Posted by Casey Bain on 5/5/2017 
The Road to Round Rock
LEHS Baseball team defeats McKinney North in district play to advance to playoffs
by Thomas Galland & Donovin Griffin, LEHS student journalists
Featuring a grand slam by junior Azani Henley, the varsity baseball team beat McKinney North 9-5 to finish 3rd in district last week and secure a spot in the playoffs for the second consecutive season.
“It feels amazing,” senior pitcher JJ Kruzel said. “The [playoff] atmosphere is way different from regular district games. Last year was amazing, and maybe we can make it farther this year, maybe even Round Rock.”
Round Rock is where the semifinals and championship game for 5A playoffs is played. For the team, this is their goal; their bullseye on the dartboard.
“Our main goal is to win the state championship this year,” Kruzel said.
“We have to lock in every single day and we can’t be fighting,” Senior shortstop Frainyer Chavez said. “We have to be playing as a team and be selfless.”
The playoff journey for the team starts at Centennial High School this Friday night at 7:00.
“I’m really excited,” Kruzel said. “I love playing in the playoffs. It’s something every kid should experience at least once in their high school career.”
Ahead of the matchup, the team has a message for fans. “Be loud,” Kruzel said. “Be expecting a great game. Bring whatever you can to make noise.”LEHS Tennis Player in the News!
State-bound: Sophomore sensation to represent Little Elm at state tennis tournament.
Read Bryan Murphy's story about Alli Ziehm in the Little Elm JournalBreakfast at PointBank
PointBank is hosting a breakfast on Saturday, May 6 to celebrate a new partnership with Little Elm ISD artists. PointBank will now display art by Little Elm ISD students in their lobby.
Where: PointBank in Little Elm 2103 E. Eldorado Pkwy.
When: Saturday, May 6
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.LMS Students Earn National Recognition
Congratulations to several Spanish students from Lakeside Middle School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2017 National Spanish Examinations.
Students from Lakeside Middle School earned a total of six gold, eight silver and 14 bronze medals along with 19 honorable mentions. “Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 157,000 students participating in 2017.”
Students from Lakeside Middle School have a long history of high achievement on these exams and were taught by Spanish teacher Christal Rivas.
The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades six through 12, and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.Lakeside Middle School Theatre Performance
Lakeside Middle School Theatre Presents: I Never Saw Another Butterfly
Performances are Friday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at 5:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.
Tickets are $3 at the door and free for all district employees who bring their employee ID.
Location: Paul Caillet Theatre at LMSLMS Academic Pentathlon Winners
Congratulations to the Lakeside Middle School Academic Pentathlon team led by LMS Librarian, Robin Dick. On Saturday, they competed at the Region 3 competition and had incredible success. In their first year of competition, the seventh grade team finished in fourth place for the region and seventh place in the state. The eighth grade team finished in second place, ahead of every other middle school in the region, and forth place in the state. The students won multiple individual medals in addition to the team finishes. Congratulations to Mrs. Dick and these amazing students!Eighth Grade
Team Awards:
2nd Place Overall
2nd Place Super Quiz
Team Members &
Individual Awards:
Chloe Hill - 3rd place Science Honors Division, 5th place Fine Arts Honors Division
Allison Leyer - 3rd place Literature Honors Division
Amber Weisbard
Andrea Hernandez-Robledo - 5th place Literature Scholastic Division
Katelyn Malmer - 3rd place Fine Arts Scholastic Division, 5th place Social Science Scholastic Division
Gunner Wood - 4th place Math Scholastic Division
Heavin Holguin
Jacob Smith - 1st place Social Science Varsity DivisionSeventh Grade
Team Awards:
4th Place Overall
1st Place Super Quiz
Team Members & Individual Awards:
Kaylee Hanson
Sarah Jones
Mary Kate Troxclair
Gavriella Hang
Joel Oreste-Todo - 4th place Science Scholastic Division, 5th place Social Science Scholastic Division
Tatiana Scott - 4th place Science, 4th place Social Science, 5th place Literature Scholastic Division
Kiera Clements - 1st place Science Varsity Division, 2nd place Science Varsity Division, 4th place Fine Arts Varsity Division
Cooper Philpott - 1st place Fine Arts Varsity Division, 3rd place Science Varsity Division
Juan Reyes - 4th place Science Varsity Division, 4th place Social Science Varsity DivisionOne More Dual Language Parent Meeting
Little Elm ISD is hosting two mandatory meetings for parents who are interested in enrolling their incoming kindergarten students in the Dual Language program. The first meeting was on May 3 at Hackberry, the last meeting is on Tuesday, May 16, 6:30-8:00 pm at Oak Point Elementary.
Read more about the LEISD Dual Language Program.Festival of Flight RESCHEDULED!
Up, Up & Away! A Festival of Flight
New Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Prestwick STEM Academy
3101 Stonefield, The Colony, TX 75056
Cost: FREE
The Up, Up & Away! Festival of Flight presented by The Tribute Lakeside Golf and Resort Community and the city of The Colony returns for a third year. Celebrating all forms of flight, the festival will feature kite flying and demonstrations, music, birding demonstration, paper airplane contests, food and fun. Bring the entire family to this all ages outdoor celebration. For more information, please contact the The Colony's Parks and Recreation Department at 972-625-1106.In case you missed Pre-K and Kinder Round-Up
If you were unable to attend the Little Elm ISD Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Roundup April 25, parents can still go to your zoned campus between now and May 25 to pre-register your pre-kindergarten or kindergarten student. You will still need to take all of your documents with you (Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Shot Records, Driver’s License and Proof of Residency) in order to pre-register.
The registration times will be 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until May 25. After May 25, you will need to wait to register during Back to School Registration in August.
This is only for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students who have never been enrolled in Little Elm ISD. If you currently have a child attending PK you do not need to pre-register. You will register your child as a returning student in August.Local businesses are invited to participate in the inaugural Little Elm High School Student Job Fair presented by DECA and the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department of Little Elm High School. The Job Fair will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Little Elm High School located at 1900 Walker Lane, Little Elm, TX 75068. This is an excellent opportunity to present your company to the Juniors and graduating Seniors of Little Elm High School for part-time, summer, and entry-level positions. In addition, this is a great chance to showcase potential career opportunities within your company.
Register now, if you are interested in participating in this exciting event and reach out to a large number of potential employees at one time.Little Elm High School Class of 2017 Scholarship Recognition Assembly
Please join us as we celebrate the academic accomplishments and recognize those members of the class of 2017 at Little Elm High School who have been offered college scholarships.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
LEHS Big Gym
2:30 p.m.
All seniors who have turned in scholarship offers to our Coordinator of College Readiness will be recognized during this special event.LMS Washington D.C. Trip
In June of 2018, Lakeside Middle School will take their fourth group of students to Washington D.C.! Registration is open to all students who will be going into the seventh and eighth grade at Lakeside Middle School next year. Families are encouraged register by May 20 to have a chance to get a discounted deposit amount, to spread payments over more month, and to have a greater chance at scholarship money if you qualify.Alphabest is Enrolling for Summer Camp and More
AlphaBEST Education offers a unique after school program
model that combines a safe, supervised environment necessary for working parents with an expanded learning curriculum to assist schools to meet their goals. Read more about summer programming and after-school enrichment opportunities for your child.What's Happening Around the District
Click here to access the District-wide calendar.
May 8 College Monday - wear your favorite college shirt!
May 8 6:00 p.m. Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee Meeting (Zellars)
May 10 School Nurse Day
Stay connected to your campus with Peachjar! Click the to view the Electronic Flyers for that campus.
May 6 8:00 a.m. Saturday STAAR Camp Brent Elementary
May 8 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math Retest
May 9 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading Retest
May 10 STAAR Testing:
5th Grade Science
May 11 2nd Grade Field Trip to SciTech
May 11 3:00 p.m. Talent Show Dress Rehearsal
Cesar Chavez Elementary
May 8 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math Retest
May 9 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading Retest
May 9 8:30 a.m. 1st Grade Field Trip to Little Elm Park
May 10 STAAR Testing:
5th Grade Science
May 12 9:00 a.m. Math Water Day Reward
Hackberry Elementary
WATCH:
May 8 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math Retest
May 9 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading Retest
May 9 1st Grade Field Trip
May 10 STAAR Testing:
5th Grade Science
May 11 5th Grade Growth & Development
May 12 6:30 a.m. Muffins with Mom
Lakeview Elementary
May 6 8:00 a.m. Saturday Camp at Brent
May 8 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math Retest
May 9 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading Retest
May 10 STAAR Testing:
5th Grade Science
Oak Point Elementary
May 8 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math Retest
May 9 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading Retest
May 10 STAAR Testing:
5th Grade Science Prestwick
May 8 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Math
4th Grade Math
5th Grade Math Retest
6th Grade Math
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math Restest
May 9 STAAR Testing:
3rd Grade Reading
4th Grade Reading
5th Grade Reading Retest
6th Grade Reading
7th Grade Reading
8th Grade Reading Retest
May 10 STAAR Testing:
5th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
May 11 STAAR Testing:
8th Grade Social Studies
May 11 6th Grade End of year Band Concert (at Powell)
Colin Powell Sixth Grade
May 6 8:00 a.m. STAAR Camp - Saturday School
May 8 STAAR Testing - Math
May 9 STAAR Testing - Reading
Lakeside Middle School
May 6 8:00 a.m. STAAR Camp - Saturday School
May 8 STAAR Testing:
7th Grade Math
8th Grade Math Restest
May 9 STAAR Testing:
7th Grade Reading
8th Grade Reading Retest
May 10 STAAT Testing:
8th Grade Science
May 1 STAAR Testing:
8th Grade Social Studies
Little Elm High School
May 8-13 AP Exams
May 8 7:00 p.m. Band Spring Concert
May 9 6:00 p.m. FFA Chapter Banquet
May 9 6:30 p.m. Underclassman Awards
May 10 6:30 p.m. Lobo Executive Booster Club Meeting
May 11 CTE Picnic
May 11 6:30 p.m. Basketball Banquet
May 11 7:00 p.m. Sr Direct Performances
May 12 6:00 p.m. NHS Induction Ceremony
This Sunday, May 7, from 5-6 p.m.!
LEHS Class of 2017 Baccalaureate at Crossridge Church.First Day of School - Wednesday, August 16, Last Day of School - Thursday, May 24.
View the 2017-2018 school calendar in its entirety.LEISD Inclement Weather Statement
Spring Weather: Spring Severe weather season is from March through May. According to the National Weather Service (NOAA), severe weather in Texas typically occurs between
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.- Tornado WATCH – This means conditions are favorable for a tornado and puts us on alert. We may decide to delay school transportation or release students early depending on the situation.
- Tornado WARNING – This means a tornado has been spotted and puts us on high alert. Students will be sheltered in accordance with campus plans. Understand that when campuses are on high alert status, employees are also sheltered. For the interest of safety, we prefer to keep students in shelter and will not be checked out at this point. Parents may shelter with campus personnel, but might not be with their child. Please DO NOT interfere with the operation of school personnel, you will putting their lives in danger.
- Tornado WARNING DURING BUS ROUTES – if a tornado warning is issued during a bus route, the bus will go directly to the nearest predetermined safe location and shelter the students in a safe place.
Communication: Please be aware of any potential severe weather advisories. Stay close to a phone or computer for you to receive important information regarding our response to severe weather.
Ways we communicate include:
Website
Mass Notification through phone and email
Push Notifications through the Mobile App
TV/Radio Stations (primarily for winter weather)
Facebook
TwitterPre-AP/AP Summer Assignments
Little Elm ISD requires a summer assignment for all AP Courses. Summer assignments may be required for some Pre-AP courses as deemed appropriate by the instructor. Summer assignments contain AP teacher summer contact information as well as district staff contact information.
Update
LEHS Softball
Varsity beat Frisco in the Bi-District Championship!
Game 1: LE won 1-0
Game 2: Frisco won 0-9
Game 3: LE won 2-0
LMS/PSA Soccer
Girls beat Bonham 5-0
Boys beat Bonham 3-1LEHS Baseball
Varsity finished 3rd place in District 14-5A
LEHS Track & Field
Boys Pole Vaulter Sean McClellan placed 3rd at Regionals!!
Congratulations to LEHS Varsity Baseball player, Brady Wade for being named Second Team Academic All-State by the Texas High School Coaches Association!! Upcoming Events
LEHS Softball
Area Playoff Series
Little Elm vs. Forney
Game 1: Friday, May 5 7:00 p.m.
Game 2: Saturday, May 6 12:00 p.m.
If Game 3: 30 minutes after Game 2
*All Games at Garland Softball FieldLEHS Baseball
Bi-District Playoff Series
Little Elm vs. Centennial
Game 1:
Friday, May 5 7:00 p.m. (Centennial)
Game 2:
Saturday, May 6 12:00 p.m. (LE)
If Game 3:
30 minutes after Game 2 (LE)Little Elm ISD: This Week in Pictures
Powell Sixth Grade Center and Lakeside Middle School honored Bus Drivers on Monday for National School Bus Drivers Day. Students made banners and handed out snacks and drinks to say thank you to our Lobo Bus Drivers! 
Oak Point Elementary gets ready for next week's STAAR Testing with a STAAR Boot Camp Pep Rally! See more pictures and video on their facebook page. 
Lakeview Elementary celebrates their Lobo Lunch Heroes on National School Lunch Hero Day! 
Oak Point Elementary students increased participation in the Reading Counts program this year. OPE had 76 students in grades 1-5 enjoy a breakfast celebration for reaching the maximum points needed on their grade level.
Brent Elementary PTA and Azul Mexican Kitchen treat Brent teachers to a superhero lunch for Teacher Appreciation Week. 
Hackberry Elementary treated teachers to chips and dip, popcorn bar, hotdogs and burgers, cake, ice cream sundae bar and a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta for Teacher Appreciation Week. 
Lakeview PTA catered lunch from Roma's and a delicious ice cream bar from Marble Slab for Teacher Appreciation Week! -
April 28, 2017
Posted by Casey Bain on 4/28/2017 
The Road to State!
By Thomas Galland & Mckayla Mateer, LEHS student journalists
Lady Lobos Start the Series with a Win
The softball team played its first game of the playoffs Thursday night and came out on top, beating Frisco High School 1-0.
Freshman Lauren Lucas pitched a solid game to shut out the Raccoons and crossed the plate on an RBI by senior third baseman Amanda Fields for the game-deciding run. Fields and center fielder Tatum Mowery also made critical defensive plays.Preparing for the Next Steps
Varsity Softball is prepping for the playoffs this week after a hard-fought regular season in which the team went 23-7-1.
“I am super excited for playoffs!” said freshman pitcher Lauren Lucas. “I think we have the ability to make a name for Little Elm Softball.”
Last year at this time, the team wasn’t in the place that they’re in today. In fact, during the 2016 season, the team had finished 5-23-1. This year, a focus on the future, not the past, is what has brought the team its success so far, according to team members.
“We don’t talk about last year,” sophomore outfielder Tatum Mowery said. “Because last year is the past and we’re focused on how we play now and what our goals are.”
One of those goals was earning a playoff berth.
“Our initial goal was to go to playoffs, but now we want to take that further,” Mowery said. “It’s just the road to state, now. Nothing’s stopping us,” Lucas agreed.
“I can totally see this team going deep in the playoffs,” Lucas said. “We have surprised a lot of people and I think we have the ability to surprise some more!”
The first step was Thursday’s matchup against Frisco High school, a game for which the players said they had mentally prepared.
“We don’t really see obstacles or conflicts,” Mowery said. “We take everything pitch by pitch, and game by game. And every game, we’re playing ourselves. We don’t care who we’re playing against because we’re playing LE softball.”
The pressure doesn’t seem to get to Lucas, either
“The game is an adrenaline rush,” she said. “I do face a lot of pressure every game and I wouldn't wish it upon anyone else, but I wouldn't change it for the world.”
Some players credit not just mindset, but camaraderie for some of the season’s high points.
“We genuinely enjoy our time around each other and it’s been fun to win some games,” Mowery said. “And I’d say we’re not just teammates, were all best friends… No matter what we’re doing it still feels like the best part of the day.”
Fans will have an opportunity to see the Lady Lobos in action tonight, as they head into the second playoff game. Ahead of the match-up, the players had a message for supporters. “Be there, be loud, bring your noisemakers, and pack the stands!” Mowery said. “Let’s show Frisco how it’s done.”
Freshman pitcher Lauren Lucas is ready to help lead the softball team in its playoff run this weekend.
Thursday's win brought the team’s record to 24-7-1, and the team will play game 2 of the playoff series tonight (Friday) at 7:00 p.m. in Frisco.Dual Language Parent Meetings Begin Next Week
Little Elm ISD is hosting two mandatory meetings for parents who are interested in enrolling their incoming kindergarten students in the Dual Language program.
May 3, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Hackberry
May 16, 6:30-8:00 pm at Oak Point
Read more about the LEISD Dual Language Program.Rusty Segler Awarded the Triple E
Little Elm High School Head Basketball Coach, Rusty Segler, has had quite a year with his Varsity basketball team. He told the Board of Trustees at Monday's meeting about how the team accomplished many firsts in the history of the high school basketball program. The Lobo Varsity Basketball team was recognized for the stellar season they had, "This team rejuvenated me. I had more fun this year than I can recall in my 36 years of coaching," said Segler.
Caught by surprise, Coach Segler was given a tremendous honor as Dr. Lowell Strike, superintendent, presented the coach with the District's highest award, the Triple E award. "This award is not handed out every day," said Dr. Strike. "I present it to someone who has something to do with taking the Little Elm Lobos and bringing positive attention to the District in a significant way."
Dr. Strike and Coach Segler go way back to 1995. Segler coached Dr. Strike's son, who was a junior member of the Varsity Basketball team at A&M Consolidated High School. "We didn't personally know each other, but he coached my son. What I remember about Coach is he always talked about how there is more to basketball than the game. It is the chance to develop young people to grow to be great citizens. He still believes in that and has brought it to Little Elm High School 22 years later," said Dr. Strike.
The Triple E Award stands for Engage, Equip, and Empower which are three keywords pulled from our District mission.Festival of Flight RESCHEDULED!
Up, Up & Away! A Festival of Flight
New Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Prestwick STEM Academy
3101 Stonefield, The Colony, TX 75056
Cost: FREE
The Up, Up & Away! Festival of Flight presented by The Tribute Lakeside Golf and Resort Community and the city of The Colony returns for a third year. Celebrating all forms of flight, the festival will feature kite flying and demonstrations, music, birding demonstration, paper airplane contests, food and fun. Bring the entire family to this all ages outdoor celebration. For more information, please contact the The Colony's Parks and Recreation Department at 972-625-1106.#ThankaLoboTeacher
In case you missed Pre-K and Kinder Round-Up
If you were unable to attend the Little Elm ISD Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten Roundup April 25, parents can still go to your zoned campus between now and May 25 to pre-register your pre-kindergarten or kindergarten student. You will still need to take all of your documents with you (Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Shot Records, Driver’s License and Proof of Residency) in order to pre-register.
The registration times will be 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until May 25. After May 25, you will need to wait to register during Back to School Registration in August.
This is only for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students who have never been enrolled in Little Elm ISD. If you currently have a child attending PK you do not need to pre-register. You will register your child as a returning student in August.Parent Education Academy Update
Little Elm ISD parents closed out their spring semester of the Parent Education Academy with a session focused on the District’s website and communication resources. District Website Manager, Casey Bain, walked parents through the Little Elm ISD website and mobile app, teaching parents how to navigate and find important resources including teacher pages, school supply lists, district and campus calendars, and registration information. The Parent Education had a successful spring semester at Oak Point Elementary and will resume with their fall semester in September.Local businesses are invited to participate in the inaugural Little Elm High School Student Job Fair presented by DECA and the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department of Little Elm High School. The Job Fair will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Little Elm High School located at 1900 Walker Lane, Little Elm, TX 75068. This is an excellent opportunity to present your company to the Juniors and graduating Seniors of Little Elm High School for part-time, summer, and entry-level positions. In addition, this is a great chance to showcase potential career opportunities within your company.
Register now, if you are interested in participating in this exciting event and reach out to a large number of potential employees at one time.Little Elm High School Class of 2017 Scholarship Recognition Assembly
Please join us as we celebrate the academic accomplishments and recognize those members of the class of 2017 at Little Elm High School who have been offered college scholarships.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
LEHS Big Gym
2:30 p.m.
All seniors who have turned in scholarship offers to our Coordinator of College Readiness will be recognized during this special event.
