LISD Super Kid: Dec. 12, 2019
Natalie Kaewkao, a fifth-grade student at Cox Elementary, is this week’s LISD Super Kid. Her “superpower” is #5 – Concern for Others but is also known for her Law-Abidance and Civic Duty.
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Volunteer of the Week: Dec. 11, 2019
Annie Rodenbeck is a rockstar volunteer at Westside Elementary. She is a co-room parent in teacher Leigh Roberts’ classroom.
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A message from Superintendent Bruce Gearing on Reorganization
We have amazing learning happening in our classrooms. My learning has included the size and scale of our large, diverse school district and its continued, consistent growth. As we move forward in our journey to best support student experiences, heroic educators and our explosive enrollment growth, adding more than 13,000 new students in the next 10 years, I would like to announce the following reorganization.
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CTE Student of the Week: Dec. 10, 2019
Leander ISD would like to congratulate Leander High School FFA standout Kayla Gillen for being named the LISD Career and Technical (CTE) Student of the Week. Kayla, an IB student, is a Texas State Floral Association Level 1 Floral Design Certified student.
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Student-Athlete of the Week: Dec. 9, 2019
Running Brushy Middle School’s Nati Munoz is the LISD Student-Athlete of the Week. Nati is an 8th-grade member of the Lady Cougar volleyball, basketball, track and soccer teams.
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Changes to LISD Board operating procedures, agendas
In an effort to better accommodate those attending our scheduled Board meetings, items requiring discussion in closed session as required by law will be moved to the end of our meeting beginning Dec. 12.
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Fine Arts Student of the Week: Dec. 6, 2019
Wiley Middle School’s Kaelis Chaney is the Leander ISD Fine Arts Student of the Week! The standout 7th-grader goes above and beyond in the WMS Theatre club, leading her peers and always trying her best.
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2 LISD employees among first to receive doctoral degrees from Concordia
Two Leander ISD staff members will be part of Concordia University’s very first awarding of doctoral degrees. Running Brushy Middle School Principal Jim Rose and LISD Director for Research and Program Evaluation Sarah Martinez will accept the Doctor of Education degree with an emphasis in either Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction.
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13 LISD teachers to receive masters degrees from Concordia as part of Aspiring Leaders Program
Leander ISD staff members will celebrate their graduations at Concordia University’s commencement on December 7.
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Growing up under Apartheid: Dr. Gearing shares experiences with Henry MS 8th-grade QUEST students
Henry Middle School 8th-grade QUEST students hosted LISD Superintendent Bruce Gearing as part of their study of Apartheid in South Africa.
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