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.
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During its Nov. 9 meeting, the LISD Board agenda included:
* Spotlight on Learning: Wiley MS
* Board Recognitions
* One-time retention payment approved for LISD staff
* LISD continues pursuit of in-house police department in response to Texas House Bill 3
* Formative Review: Empowered Student Learning
* Initial discussion in creating the 2024–25 academic calendar
* Updates from two teams providing student support: Counseling Services and School Psychologists
October is Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month. In an effort to educate the Leander ISD community and increase awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and potential overdoses, the district is sharing information to assist parents and guardians by providing resources to use with students.
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Leander ISD students and parents are encouraged to attend the district’s College Fair from 6–8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, at Vista Ridge High School to learn more about admissions, financial aid and scholarships to prepare for students’ collegiate endeavors.
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Although things in #1LISD slowed down for a couple of cold, icy days, the district is back in action. Catch up on the latest, including
* an update on the recent weather’s impact to the academic calendar;
* upcoming community forums on middle and high school attendance zones;
* a new Feedback & Applications resource page;
* and much, much more.
As part of ongoing efforts to partner with the #1LISD community, district high schools will share a “Substance Abuse and Dangers of Fentanyl” presentation with students the week of Feb. 13.
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During its Nov. 10 meeting, the Leander ISD Board of Trustees agenda included:
*Spotlight on Learning: Cedar Park High School
*Board Recognition: Celebrating Instructional Coaches; School Psychologists; Maintenance workers; and TASCD T.E.A.C.H. Award recipient from Rutledge ES
*Strategic Plan Formative Review: Empowered Student Learning
*Counseling Services Update
*Annual Comprehensive Financial Report approved
*5 Board Places Decided
🍂 We hope you’re enjoying the cooler temps and sweater weather! This issue of The Compass includes details about * Props A & B informational sessions – including at 6:30pm tonight on Facebook Live; * LISD College Fair 10/26; * national child ID program; * dedications to LISD’s 2 newest elementary schools; and much, much more.
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Leander ISD students and parents are encouraged to attend the district’s College Fair from 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Vista Ridge High School to learn more about admissions, financial aid and scholarships to prepare for students’ collegiate endeavors.
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Happy fall, y’all!! Check out this issue of The Compass to find info about * upcoming in-person and online Props A & B information sessions; * a video recording from last night’s Empowering Parents Summit; * celebrating VHS’ selection as a featured band in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade; * Parenting the Love & Logic Way course info; and much, much more.
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![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.
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