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*Monday May 11
Stacey Field Day / AP Calculus AB
*Tuesday May 12
TSIA2 (Sophomores & Juniors Only) / UIL OAP State - Austin / AP Psychology
*Wednesday May 13
Retirement/Years of Service Ceremony / UIL OAP State - Austin / AP English Language & Composition & AP Spanish Literature & Culture
Thursday May 14
UIL OAP State - Austin / AP Spanish Language & Culture & AP Computer Science Principles / Stacey Band Concert
*Friday May 15
5th Grade Transition Event / HS Track State Meet - UT Austin / AP Environmental Science & AP Computer Science A
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It is a time to recognize the dedication and impact of teachers and educational aides serving military-connected students around the world.
Across DoWEA, educators play a vital role in shaping student success by fostering academic excellence, supporting transitions, and creating safe, engaging learning environments. Their work strengthens not only our schools, but the communities they serve.
Why It Matters
Behind every successful student is a dedicated educator. Teachers and educational aides provide the instruction, support, and encouragement that help students thrive—especially in the unique environment of military-connected education.
Recognizing their contributions reinforces the importance of their work and strengthens the connection between schools, families, and the broader community.
Thank you to all of the amazing educators at Lackland ISD!!
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Nurses Week is an annual observance held from Wednesday, May 6, to Tuesday, May 12. This week honors the dedication of healthcare professionals and concludes on International Nurses Day. Led by the American Nurses Association (ANA), the 2026 official theme is "The Power of Nurses™."
Every year, from May 6th to 12th, nurses are recognized for their service and dedication to caring for others and improving the health of patients nationwide through National Nurses Week. Throughout the week, healthcare organizations celebrate their teams, and you'll even see nurses featured on the news. People across the nation thank the nurses who have made a difference in their lives.
Nurses Week celebrates the effort, dedication, and sacrifice nurses make every day. Nurses are essential members of America's healthcare workforce who provide care through every stage of life, working with patients at their most intimate and vulnerable moments. Nurses Week offers a chance to highlight and celebrate nurses for all we do. Thank you to our incredible nurses at Lackland ISD!
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Lackland ISD Administration rolled up their sleeves and grilled burgers and sausages with all of the fixings topped off with Dr. Roper's homemade peach cobbler for teachers and staff! It was a truly a delicious way to acknowledge the incredible team who serve our Air Force community by providing a top notch education for our students! Thank you! |
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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On Tuesday evening, Mr. Keller was honored alongside exceptional educators from across San Antonio in recognition of the meaningful impact he makes in the lives of students each day. The special banquet, hosted by Credit Human and KENS 5 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, celebrated educators who consistently go above and beyond in service to their schools and communities.
We are proud to have Mr. Keller represent Lackland ISD and inspire students through his passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to education.
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Ms. Sims' class was able to continue learning today in spite of the difficulties with our Canvas Learning Platform. Using a workaround through Google products, students were able to learn at their own pace a lesson on media and its persuasive techniques. |
If you missed out and forgot to pre-order your 2026 Stacey yearbook—you are in luck!! The publisher sent some extra books for purchase. As of press time, we still have seven copies left. The books are $50. If interested, contact yearbook editor in chief Audrey Upton. upton.audrey@lacklandisd.net
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by: Ryleigh Briggs, junior |
What is your favorite memory from this year?
My favorite memory was when all the seniors went trick-or-treating together for the last time.
What are you planning to do after high school?
I have been accepted and will be attending Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, majoring in Cybersecurity. After college, I want to become an officer in the Air Force
What was your favorite class and why?
My favorite class was Cybersecurity Capstone because it challenged me and helped me build
real-world skills.
Which teacher had the biggest impact on you?
Mr. Keller had the biggest impact on me. He was incredibly encouraging and always pushed me to go beyond what I thought I was capable of.
Who made your year unforgettable?
Mrs. Pirog made my year unforgettable. I’ve never seen her without a smile on her face, and she always makes a point to greet me every day.
What are your plans after graduation?
I will study Cybersecurity at a 4-year university
Senior quote?
“It doesn’t matter how I did it, just know I got it done.”
A message to your future self?
Don’t lose the drive you had in high school. Stay focused and remember how far you’ve already come.
What advice would you give to underclassmen?
The effort you put in early really matters later on.
What event stood out the most this year?
Picture day stood out the most. It was the first time I put on my cap and gown, and it was a
surreal and bittersweet moment.
Thank you Tristyn!
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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. |
On April 29, the Lackland Elementary Soaring Eagles Robotics Club held their annual FLL competition. Four teams battled it out to score points by coding their robot to complete missions in the robot game, and were judged against rubrics for robot design and FLL core values. The club has been meeting weekly all year, and this was the culmination of all their hard work. Congrats to ALL our teams for an outstanding performance!
Our teams were:
The Lego Masters: Grayson, Edge, Matthew, Jael
Robo Dinos: Aria, Sumire, Daphne, Sage
Artists of the Masterpiece: James, Nate, Andrew, Henry
6-7 Kids: Adam, Amir, Brayden, Daniel
Lots of fun was had and awards were given as follows:
Core Values 1st Place: Robo Dinos
Core Values 2nd Place: The Lego Masters
Robot Design 1st Place: 6-7 Kids
Robot Design 2nd Place: Robo Dinos
Robot Game 1st Place: Robo Dinos
Robot Game 2nd Place: Artists of the Masterpiece
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Our students brought math to life through expository writing and creative presentations! As they prepared to share their math thinking, they did more than solve problems; they explained their process, justified their reasoning, and showed how math connected to real-world situations.
This project allowed students to move beyond simply finding an answer. They learned to communicate how and why a strategy worked, used academic vocabulary, organized their ideas clearly, and reflected on their problem-solving choices. Through options such as Google Slides, Book Creator, a math skit, posters, and an interactive parent station, students showcased their learning in ways that highlighted both creativity and deeper thinking.
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Please find your child's lost item in the overflowing elementary Lost and Found! Items are donated at the end of the year! |
It is time to collect and return all of the library books and make sure students have a clear account. I am happy to say that many of our students have returned their books and have earned "Popcorn and Play" in the library as a reward for taking care of their responsibilities. Yippee! It is my hope that I will be offering popcorn to 600 students before the school year wraps up. So, look for your books and pay your fines (if you have a damaged book outstanding.) Our celebrations will begin next week...Thank you! |
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. |
If you're searching for things to have your children participate in, would like training, or need some respite, look at some of the following opportunities.
UTSA has a Behavior Buddy project offering FREE Autism Caregiver online training to help support early and limited vocal communication skills. Learn more at this link: https://www.abautsa.com/behaviorbuddy.html
Summer camp for Adults and Children with disabilities; Parents’ Night Out and Family Day-Out Programs, weekend respite winter and spring; for children with any type of disability; non-disabled siblings are welcome. Learn more about CAMP: https://campcamp.org/
Special Reach is a respite program that provides summer enrichment programs and after-school clubs where children with special needs, ages 6-18, can foster independence by building social skills, improve physical fitness, and developing healthy outlets for stress reduction through structured, fun activities. Kids and Teen Party Nights! 6:30-9:30 PM on Friday nights, siblings (6 years & older) are welcome. Learn more about Special Reach: http://www.specialreach.com/
AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes, and don't forget to share your family fun with #AMCSensoryFriendly. Learn more about AMC's sensory friendly movie showings: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
There is an Animal Botanical Special Needs Summer Camp. This multi-themed, five-day camp is for youth ages 7-19 with special needs. Animal Botanical activities include education on animals and plants living in the garden, crafts, recreation and music; camp activities take place in the Garden and the air- conditioned Auld House; weekly Saturday classes available. There are two camps available, one for ages 7-12 and the other ages 13-19. Hours are 9 a.m. till 1 p.m. Pricing for garden members is $172 and for non-garden members it’s $190. Register online. Learn more at: http://www.sabot.org/education/childrens-education/summer-camps-2/
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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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