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*Tuesday April 14
STAAR Grade 8 Social Studies & Science / STAAR RLA grades 3 - 5
*Wednesday April 15
Robotics FRC State Championship / S2S Month of the Military Child Event
*Thursday April 16
STAAR Science 5th grade / Robotics FRC State Championship
*Friday April 17
HS Track Area Meet - Falls City / Robotics FRC State Championship
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National Assistant Principals Week, observed April 6–10, 2026, offers a meaningful opportunity to recognize the vital contributions of assistant principals in our schools. Often working behind the scenes, these dedicated professionals support teachers, inspire students, collaborate closely with principals and help foster positive, thriving learning environments—all while navigating the unexpected challenges that arise each day.
Assistant principals are essential to the success of our school communities. This week, we celebrate their commitment, leadership and lasting impact on students and educators alike. Please join us in acknowledging and appreciating these outstanding school leaders.
Thank you to our incredible Vice Principals at Lackland ISD.
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We are in the last stretch of our campaign to raise funds for scholarships for Stacey High School students through the Champions for Charity Campaign sponsored by the Valero Texas Open.
Champions fore Charity makes a 107% difference. Donors are champions fore supporting charities and school programs. Charities are champions fore supporting our community.
Formerly known as Birdies for Charity®, Champions fore Charity is a fundraising program that provides participating charities and schools the opportunity to generate contributions through the Valero Texas Open. Champions fore Charity is a no-cost program that gives 100% of the funds raised back to the participating organizations, plus incentives including a 7% match. Funds are generated by soliciting donations from individuals and corporations.
Donor Incentives:
- Win a chance at twenty-five (25) $100 Valero gas cards
- Chance to win a Stay and Play Golf Package to TPC San Antonio and JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa
- One (1) lucky donor who attends the 2026 Valero Texas Open will win a 2-year lease on a Lexus NX, compliments of North Park Lexus San Antonio and Dominion
Make donations through April 13th, 2026.
If you are able and willing, we hope that you will consider donating any amount to support the Lackland ISD Education Foundation. Thank you for your consideration.
The Champions fore Charity campaign wraps up on April 13th. Please feel free to send any or all of the following to family, friends, co-workers, colleagues or organizations, encouraging them to support the Lackland ISD Education Foundation.
Donation URL
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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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By: Kelcyahna Tisby, 10th grade |
photo(l-r): Leonardo Romero, Henry Picklesimer, Kelcyahna Tisby, Noah Morales, Madison Moore, Kyla Schroeder, Ms. Cristina Esquivel (director), Maggie Wolber, Lyla Wilson, Samantha Hitchcock, Ryder Armitage, Mr. Michael Richard (technical director)
Stacey Jr./Sr. High School’s UIL One - Act Play, A Doll’s House, has competed twice this season at on-campus competitions. The team first performed at the district contest on March 2, where they advanced to bi-district. At the bi-district competition on March 24, the cast and crew once again delivered an outstanding performance, earning advancement to the area competition.
At the most recent competition, the school earned Best Technical Crew. Samantha Hitchcock received the Best Technician award, Noah earned Honorable Mention All-Star Cast, and Maggie and Ryder were named to the All-Star Cast. The entire cast and crew contributed to the production’s success through their dedication, hard work, and teamwork.
This Friday, April 10th , Stacey One Act Play will travel to Falfurrias to compete at the area level. We are incredibly proud of the cast, technical crew, and director for their accomplishments and continued commitment. Best of luck at the area competition, break a leg!
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Our tennis season has officially come to a close. We competed in our district matches on Monday, April 6, and every athlete represented our school with great effort and sportsmanship.
On the varsity side, our girls’ doubles team of Eliana Flores and Gabriella Sheehan earned an impressive 3rd-place finish. For our JV teams, Isabella Garza and Jordan secured 2nd place in doubles, while Bridgett Picklesimer and Leah Echavarria finished strong with 3rd place.
It was a truly rewarding season, with each athlete demonstrating dedication, growth, and a commitment to improving every day.
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by: Lilly Dubbs, 10th grade |
Savannah graduated from Stacey in 2019. She was the Youth of the Year for JBSA-Lackland and once help save a drowning Airman while working as a lifeguard at the Warhawk pool! She is currently working on her master’s degree at BYU.
How many years did you go to Lackland ISD?
2 years
Do you have any siblings that went to Lackand ISD?
My younger brother and sister went to Lackland (Dayton and Sadie DeLange)
What year did you graduate from Stacey?
2019
What are you doing now? College?
I am getting my master’s degree at Brigham Young University in Special Education to become a Behavior Analyst.
When you were at Lackland were you in any clubs, or sports teams?
I was the environmental chair for student council and was in S2S, as well as Spanish club.
What is your favorite memory from Lackland?
2 things- hanging out with my friends everyday (sometimes interrupting class oops, especially in physics class haha) and the military child parade every April— it really made me feel seen.
Do you have any advice for students that are attending Stacey now?
Have fun! Some people say they don’t like Stacey but Stacey’s size is set up to have a small close-knit community of close friends. Get outside and be social, that’s what helped me make friends who I still keep in touch with today. I will also say to be patient if it’s hard to make friends though. The life of a military brat is not easy, so be patient with yourself.
What was your favorite class that you took at Lackland?
Mrs. Rabidas was my favorite teacher. I had always struggled in math, but she let me try again and again on tests until I truly understood the concepts, teaching me that life is full of second chances and it’s important to keep trying.
*****
Thank you Savannah !
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The Stacey lost and found box is currently overflowing with items waiting to be reunited with their owners. Many jackets, coats, and hoodies have been left behind, along with several pairs of shoes and some water bottles. If a student has misplaced anything recently, now is a great time to take a look. |
Thank you to all the families who created a Shining Star for their students. We were blown away by your creativity and heartfelt messages. Stars are displayed in the cafeteria hallway and on the windows of the cafeteria. Your Shining Stars felt so loved when they saw them at lunchtime. |
Animal classification hunt for amphibians, birds, fish, mammals, & reptiles with a little social studies too looking for our state. |
Books, books, and even more books! The Literati Book Fair has delighted students, parents, and staff this week with all of the fabulous books, pencils and smelly erasers! I am so happy to share the joy we felt watching our students choosing great books to read! We also had fun watching our students build and create with our Makerspace in the library this week.
We are so grateful for the parent volunteers, the Lackland aides, our counselors, our principal and our coach for stepping up to make this wonderful event a success! Thank you, thank you!
We hope our students and parents enjoy their new reads and continue to broaden their minds! Parents, guardians, and grandparents, thank you for supporting our readers! Happy reading to all!
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April 6-19: Free Admission for Military Children (3-11)
In honor of the Month of the Military Child, children of military members receive free admission to the zoo April 6-19.
For each military child receiving free admission, up to four additional family admissions may be purchased at 50% off the Any Day Admission price. To redeem this offer, tickets must be purchased online, and a military parent or adult must present a valid Military ID on the date of visit.
As always, we also offer a $5 military discount year-round, every day. Later this year, in November, in honor of Veterans Day, members of the military will receive free admission and may purchase up to four additional admissions at 50% off the Any Day Admission price for family members.
*Not valid with any other offers, special events, or experiences. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Paid admission may be applied toward a Zoo Membership.
Date & Time
April 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - April 19, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
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The Student-Teacher-School Compact is a shared agreement that outlines how students, families, and educators will work together to support academic success. This partnership highlights our shared responsibility for student learning by setting clear expectations for teachers, parents, and students. Together, we create a strong foundation that encourages achievement, accountability, and a positive learning environment. |
Please order now to secure your yearbook! Any extras will go quickly!
There is always a mad dash at the end of the year!
You can avoid all of that by ordering today! $40.00
Here is a sneak peek at this school years cover!
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The Pursuit of Perseverance
I was recently working with a young child who had come to me for an assessment. In the middle of our time together, she got hungry and needed a snack. With so much excitement, she pulled out a banana and held it up proudly for me to see.
After admiring her snack, she got to work trying to open it. As you might expect, some bananas are easier to peel than others. I waited for a moment before stepping in because even young children often want to try things on their own. After a few unsuccessful attempts, I offered to help.
Her response surprised me a little. She said, “I think we need to go get Daddy. He can do it.”
That moment really got me thinking.
As adults, we’re often faced with the question: when should we step in and help, and when should we step back and let kids figure things out? Of course, if safety is involved, we jump in right away—no question about it. But I’m talking about everyday situations: getting dressed, opening something, doing homework, building something, or solving a problem.
It’s not always easy to decide. Honestly, sometimes it’s just faster and easier to do things ourselves. But when we take over, we may be taking away an important opportunity for children to learn, grow, and feel proud of what they can do on their own.
So how do children develop perseverance and confidence?
Life isn’t always smooth sailing. There will be challenges—some small, some big. And we won’t always be there to rescue them. When we step in too quickly, we might unintentionally send the message that we don’t believe they can handle it.
Instead, we want to show them how.
Sometimes that means breaking a task into smaller, manageable steps. It might mean modeling how to do something, encouraging effort, and praising persistence—not just the outcome. When children hear things like, “This is hard, but I know you can do it,” it builds their confidence.
Over time, these small moments add up. Children begin to believe in themselves. They learn that they can do hard things. Research even shows that kids who develop grit and perseverance often achieve more—not because things are easier for them, but because they keep trying.
If you’re interested in learning more, you might explore :
Carol Dweck’s works on Growth Mindset or
Angela Duckworth’s research on grit.
And just in case you’re wondering about the little girl and her banana—we talked about trying hard things, shared a few laughs, and she did end up opening it…all on her own.
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🌱 The spring season gets its name from the verb "spring." It's
a nod to the flowers and plants springing up, springing open,
and bursting into blossom.
🐣 The word itself comes from the Old English word "springan,"
which means "to leap, burst forth, fly up; spread, grow."
🌸 During the 14th century, the word came to describe
the spring season, the time when plants wake from
their winter sleep and bloom.
🌅 Before that, the word "Lent" was used to describe the season: "In the past it was the main word for ‘spring.' Lent surfaced as ‘lencten,' that is, ‘lengten': the season got its name because
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Parents if your child has autism, consider attending the 2 upcoming parent virtual sessions. The topics are related to technology use in the home - the first session will be strategies for parents to manage children's screen time and the second session will be how to use technology at home to promote executive functioning, communication, and social skills. (More details are on the flyer.)
Meet our Lackland ISD School Psychologists, Gentry Ghandour, Nancy Garcia, and Marisol Murphree! School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
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Lackland ISD has incredible Homework Help and Tutoring resources through our Local Public Libraries!
Both the JBSA Lackland Library and the San Antonio Public Library have great Homework Help resources for grades Kinder–College, and for Parents!
To get a JBSA Lackland Library Card – give them a call at 210-671-3610 from 11AM-4PM Monday-Friday and they can set it up over the phone.
If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out to your LISD Librarian!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
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