On the Street: Celebrate Diversity Month
Chief of the Office of Educational Access DeWayne Street invited Vandegrift High School Principal Charlie Little to speak about his journey and the significance of Celebrate Diversity Month.
Read More
Author: Daniel Cernero
Austin Community College to Offer Free Tuition Starting with Class of 2024 Graduates
Austin Community College District recently approved a pilot program to offer FREE college tuition and general fees to all high school graduates and GED completers who live in the ACC service area – that means all students zoned to Leander ISD are eligible.
Read More
Trio of Soccer Playoff Runs End in State Semis
Three Leander ISD teams reached the UIL Soccer State Tournament April 11–12 in Georgetown.
Read More
Board Briefs: April 11, 2024
During its April 11 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Pleasant Hill ES
* Board Recognitions
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Empowered Staff
* Hazardous Routes Discussion for 2024–25
* Instructional Materials for 2024–25 Approved
* Food Service Management Company Contract Renewed with Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE)
* Bond 2023: Project Funds Released For Cedar Park HS Modernization
Culinary Students Chop Up Competition at ProStart State Event
Leander ISD students from the district’s two high schools with culinary programs – Cedar Park and Glenn high schools – showcased their talent and skills at the ProStart state competition put on by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation March 8–10 in Waco.
Read More
Total Solar Eclipse Blazes #1LISD with Excitement
LISD wants to express thanks and gratitude for the entire staff, students and community for making this event, not only a spectacular natural phenomenon but also a memorable and educational experience. The district’s efforts serves as an example of the innovative and engaging educational experiences that #1LISD continues to provide for its students.
Read More
Board Briefs: March 28, 2024
During its March 28 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Glenn HS
* Newest Elementary School Named After Long-Time Trustee
* Instructional Materials Selection Process Update
* Approved Resolution Directs LISD to Share Feedback on Proposed Dyslexia Rules from the State
* Discussion for Secondary Attendance Zones for 2024–25
Introducing Donald Lewis Hisle Elementary School
Leander ISD’s 30th elementary school now has a name: “Donald Lewis Hisle Elementary.” At the March 28 board meeting, Trustees approved the naming committee’s recommendation to name its newest school after long-time Trustee, Donald Hisle, who served on the LISD Board for 23 years before retiring in 2018.
Read More
PreK, Kindergarten & New-Student Enrollment Kicks Off April 1
We are so excited to welcome a new batch of students joining the #1LISD family for the 2024–25 school year. Enrollment for new students opens Monday, April 1.
Read More
Last Chance! Win Special Prizes for Your Students’ Campus by Completing Survey
We invite our students and families to share their student experience and school climate this year. The results of this survey will provide critical evidence of progress for our LISD Strategic Plan, Campus and District Improvement Plans, and our Community-based Accountability System (CBAS). They will be used by campus and district leaders to guide our ongoing improvement efforts.
Read More![In the Automotive Program of Study at Rouse High School, students study automotive basics and automotive technology, and eventually complete a practicum in transportation systems.
“If I didn’t have this program, I wouldn’t feel really prepared for my future plans – I want to be a BWM technician,” Glenn High School student Javier Peña said. “And the fact that there’s a program out there in this district that [prepares students] is just amazing.”
Full video at YouTube link in bio.
#NoPlaceLikeLISD](https://news.leanderisd.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
