Vista Ridge HS Band Shines in Rose Parade
The Vista Ridge High School Band represented Leander ISD during the 2023 Rose Parade Monday, Jan. 2 , in Pasadena, Calif., as the only marching band from Texas.
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Author: Daniel Cernero
Vandegrift HS Football Finishes as State Runner-Up
The Vandegrift Vipers fought hard in the UIL 6A Division II championship game Saturday, Dec. 17, losing to DeSoto High School 42-17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The game capped the most successful season in the school’s history after reaching the championship game for the first time.
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The Compass: Dec. 14, 2022
This edition of The Compass will wrap up the fall semester and whisk you into winter break with all the #1LISD information that you need.
* a send-off to the Vandegrift football team as they head to the state championship,
* the opportunity to give feedback on the 2023-24 academic calendar,
* information about the Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest
* and much, much more.
Texas First Early High School Completion Program
During the 87th Texas Legislature in 2021, Senate Bill 1888 established the Texas First Early High School Completion Program to allow public high school students who demonstrate early readiness for college to graduate early from high school.
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LISD Seeks Feedback in Annual Hazardous Bus Route Evaluation
LISD is seeking feedback from our community as the district begins its annual review of hazardous bus routes within 2 miles of a campus. We want to hear from families about concerns on current walking routes to school. The district will use this input in planning our hazardous routes assessments.
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Vandegrift HS Football Reaches School’s 1st State Championship
The Vandegrift Vipers kicked a game-winning field goal to qualify for their first-ever trip to the state championship.
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Board Briefs: Dec. 8, 2022
During its Dec. 8 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: River Place Elementary School
* Board Recognitions
* Lump-sum retention payment approved for LISD staff
* Attendance Zoning charter approved for middle schools and high schools
* Student panel describes experiences in Special Programs
* Strategic Plan Formative Review: Impactful Family Engagement
* Legislative Priorities Remain at Forefront as Texas Legislative Session Approaches
* Leander ISD Welcomes New Principal of LEO Center
Newly Elected Board Members Take Oath of Office; Board Approves Officer Reorganization
At the special Leander ISD Board meeting Dec. 1, three newly elected Trustees – Sade Fashokun in Place 5, Francesca Romans in Place 6 and Paul Gauthier in Place 7 – took the oath of office.
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The Compass: Nov. 30, 2022
We hope you enjoyed a restful break and time spent with family! This issue of The Compass includes
* stand-out performances from high school marching bands;
* cross country runners excelling at the state meet;
* information on how to become a mentor and make a difference in #1LISD;
* and much, much more.
VHS Represents LISD, Texas at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Vandegrift High School Band & Vision Dance Company shined in front of a national audience Thursday during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
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