CTE Student of the Week: Feb. 25, 2020
Her devotion to animal care is more than just a pet project. Leander High School senior Maddy Clark is grooming her way to success as Leander ISD’s CTE Student of the Week.
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Author: Crestina Hardie
LISD finishes strong in UIL State Wrestling Tournament
A trio of LISD student-athletes took home UIL state wrestling titles, while four other grapplers pinned podium finishes. The district sent a total of 26 state qualifiers to the tournament in Cypress, Texas on Feb. 22.
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Student-Athlete of the Week: Feb. 24, 2020
LISD’s Student-Athlete of the Week Jewells Escamillia is a senior member on the Lady Ranger soccer team. Jewell’s radiant force on the field complements just how bright she is academically. The National Hispanic Scholar serves as the senior class representative for VRHS Student Council. As a member of the business and marketing organization DECA and the National Honor Society, Jewells shows agility beyond her field of play.
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LISD to begin Community Conversations on Equity and Diversity with two community forums
We want to listen and learn from our community about how we can support various communities within Leander ISD. To help create meaningful and impactful dialogue, the district will begin its Community Conversations on Equity and Diversity with two community forums. These meetings will be from 6-8 p.m. March 3 in the Henry Middle School cafeteria and March 9 in the Wiley Middle School cafeteria.
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Board Briefs: Feb. 20, 2020
In their agenda review meeting on Feb. 20, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees discussed the process for the elementary schools rezoning for the 2021–22 school year; the student policy review; and the ongoing community conversations; which will expand to address diversity and equity on March 3 and March 9.
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Fine Arts Student of the Week: Feb. 21, 2020
Straight A’s: Artist of music. Athlete. Actor. Academics! This week’s LISD Fine Arts Student of the Week Seryna Payne is leaving a mark at Leander Middle School.
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LISD abuzz with first new GeoBee champion since 2017
Stiles Middle School seventh-grader Shaurya Sharma is the new LISD Geography Bee champion. The district hosted the competition at Vandegrift High School last week, giving middle schoolers the chance to put their knowledge of international places and events to the test.
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LISD Super Kid: Feb. 20, 2020
Extra! Extra! Read all about Jackson Meekma — this week’s LISD Super Kid! Every single morning, the Larkspur Elementary fifth-grader helps head up the student body announcements “Lightning News”. Jack takes on so much responsibility, he shows his reliability and flexibility.
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Volunteer of the Week: Feb. 19, 2020
Every Friday, Robert Wren stands outside of Leander High School to greet students and staff. “Happy Friday” he says, offering everyone he encounters a warm way to start the day. That’s why Robert is this week’s Leander ISD Volunteer of the Week.
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Join the conversation for Vandegrift and its feeder schools, open through March 2
The rules for calculating grade point averages impacts course selection and mental health, one Vandegrift High School student shared at Monday night’s Community Conversation on Student Experience.
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