2025 National School Bus Safety Week: October 20-24, 2025.
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week.
Urge Drivers to Stop Illegal School Bus Passing
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging drivers to slow down and be aware of school buses in their communities. Although school buses are one of the safest modes of transportation, injuries and fatalities do occur outside of or near the buses. Most often, these tragedies occur because a motorist has failed to slow down and obey the bus’s stop sign, or to follow local traffic laws. Nationally, school bus passing is illegal, and it is a deadly risk to bus riders and their caregivers. Drivers should always come to a complete stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
From 2014 to 2023, there were 1.5 times more fatalities among pedestrians (171) than occupants of school buses (113) in school-bus-related traffic crashes. A total of 209 school-age children (18 and younger) died in school-bus-related crashes during that period, either as occupants of school buses or other vehicles, or on foot or bike. Of those deaths, 79 were pedestrians. From 2000 to 2023, there were 61 fatalities in crashes that involved a driver illegally passing a stopped school bus, an average of 2.5 fatalities a year. Almost half of those fatalities (26) were pedestrians who were 18 years old or younger.
“When a school bus’s red lights are flashing and the stop-arm is extended, drivers have a legal responsibility to slow down and come to a complete stop”. “This is not a suggestion — it’s the law.” In fact, yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. This is when motorists should begin to slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles. “Motorists may begin moving only when the red flashing lights are turned off, the stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins to move. School bus riders and their caretakers are relying on drivers to follow the law to keep them safe,”
rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” on the state’s financial accountability system.
Around the District
Family Engagement
Lackland ISD strongly desires parent engagement. You have an opportunity to share your voice and help us actualize our vision to ignite a passion for life-long learning and empower excellence. As you engage as a parent, we also invite your participation in campus and district-level committees. Below are the descriptions for these committees for your consideration. If you have additional questions, each committee’s point of contact is listed with the committee description.
Please read each description and share your interest in supporting the committee or learning more about it.
Lackland ISD continues to strive toward improving communication.
ParentSquare is a communication platform. Through the platform, you’ll be able to:
*Receive all district, school, and classroom communication via email, text, or app
*View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
*Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
*Securely receive important documents like report cards and other student documents
For the best ParentSquare experience, we recommend that you download and install the app. The name is ParentSquare, and it can easily be found in your device’s app store. If you don’t have a device, no need to worry: the platform is capable of both text and email, and you can log on via the web as well. ParentSquare receives its contact information from the Ascender Parent Portal. Please take a moment to make sure that you have the latest contact information on file there.
Parent Square Notifications
Under General Announcements, you can select how often you want to receive notifications for posts. Select Off, Instant or Digest notifications.
Off:no notifications about posts will be sent to you. Emergency Alerts and Notices will still be sent. School Alerts will still be sent if turned on.
Instant:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification every time a notice or message is sent.
Digest:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification once a day in the evening with all posts from that day.
The default setting is typically Digest, so that you receive all notices and post messages in one convenient notification once a day. All emergency notifications still come through instantly, and a school can override settings as needed for an urgent message.
Stacey Jr. / Sr. High
UIL Region IV Cross Country Championships
Earlier this week the Stacey Cross Country team travelled to Corpus Christi to compete in the UIL Region IV Cross Country Championships.
The girls went first and ran well against 156 other runners. Lilly Dubbs paced the girls with a time 14:39, finishing 45th. Addison White was not too far behind in 52nd, running at 14:52. Freshman runners Gianna Kenneally (81st) and Harper Higley (82nd) battled all the way to the end, running times of 15:45 and 15:46, respectively. All four girls had a fantastic season and are excited to see how this translates to the Track & Field season in the Spring.
After the girls finished, the boys lined up to run, as the temperatures continued to rise. There were a total of 162 runners that went out and competed. Jarred Dunn led our team, finishing in 18th place with a time of 19:16. Alex Sapp (20:34), Lazaro Barajas (21:04), Eduardo Barajas (22:12), Cameron Westerlund (22:20), Gabriel Garcia (22:22) and Roel Garcia (24: 58) pushed each other to a fifth-place finish out of twenty-three teams. The boys were one spot away from qualifying for the State meet. Jarred qualified for the State meet as an individual and will travel to Round Rock to compete on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Congratulations to everyone on a very successful season. They definitely put in a lot of hard work and sweat to make it this far. Good luck to Jarred as he continues his season at the UIL State Cross Country Meet.
Thursday Skills Lab - Bruising
We are learning about the Skeletal System and how bruising on your body can affect your bones -
causing tiny fractures in the outer layer and potential damage to the articular cartilage. Having said that, I am having my medical students create bruises (all shapes and sizes) - the bigger the size the more damage to the bone.
Lackland Elementary Student Laine Bloom is a World Champion!
My name is Lilly Bloom. I’m a tenth grader here at Stacey, and my family and I just moved here from Virginia. Let me tell you about my little brother, Laine — he’s a fourth grader at Lackland Elementary School and a mini bull rider.
Laine started his bull riding journey at the age of only 6. Since then, he has grown immensely as a bull rider and continues to love the sport. Over the years I have seen him put in countless hours of hard work to get where he is now. The work goes far beyond the arena and the glory; Laine is constantly working to better himself. He goes to practice pens, where stock contractors have their bulls ready for riders to practice on. This normally means the riders will get about 4-6 rides in a day. He also has a bucking barrel at home that our dad made that he practices on all the time. Even when he's just relaxing, there are a lot of YouTube channels he follows to get perspective and watch other riders to see what works and what doesn't. Bull riding is always a mix of highs and lows.
Laine has gotten stepped on and crushed many times, rolled on and dragged across arenas upside down. He has come home bruised, cut, and beaten up. However, through all of that he always gets back up, and keeps a great mindset no matter what happens.
His hard work and dedication over all the years have paid off. Laine has ridden in numerous rodeos across the U.S. He has competed in the International Miniature Bull Riders Association (IMBA) world finals in Ogden, Utah the last 2 years, becoming a top rider in the world! Most
recently Laine headed to Tyler, Texas to compete in the World Champion Miniature Bull Riders finals where he won, making him the 2025 WCMB Pee Wee World Champion!!
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Lackland Elementary
ELAR team building
Ready to Rock at the Red Ribbon concert
Kinder Corner
Our Kinder friends were rocking the 50's in a Sock Hop for the 50th Day of School!
It was a fabulous 50th day of school in kindergarten where we rocked and rolled through the day counting to 50, learning about letter j for jukebox, and even having a sock hop in the Eagles Nest!
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Library Scoop
Storybook Pumpkins are arriving every day! Our students are so creative! We are looking forward to seeing more fun storybook characters coming in... Students are welcome to bring in their projects through Friday, October 31st. Our voting for our favorite Storybook Pumpkins will begin during library class on Monday, October 27th. The top three vote getters will receive a gift certificate for the next Book Fair.
Our counselors have been in the library this week teaching our students about recognizing bullying and how to report what they see. We have wonderful learners exploring the library and selecting great books! Happy faces, darling Storybook Pumpkins, and cooler days are a real delight in October!
The elementary lost and found is already starting to build. Check with the front office to take a look.
The Student-Teacher-School Compact is a shared agreement that outlines how students, families, and educators will work together to support academic success. This partnership highlights our shared responsibility for student learning by setting clear expectations for teachers, parents, and students. Together, we create a strong foundation that encourages achievement, accountability, and a positive learning environment.
Fall has officially arrived, even if the weather hasn't quite gotten the message! This is the perfect time in the semester to consider a couple of things:
Mid-Semester Check-In: We are just shy of the halfway mark for the first semester. It’s a good time to assess how things are going academically and socially for your child. The Parent /Teacher conference coming this month is a great tool for starting this conversation.
Fall Activities: October is ripe with opportunities for family activities—think pumpkin patches, apple picking, and fall festivals. These outings can be a great way to make memories and offer a fun break from the usual routine.
If you see our Speech team on campus, please give them a friendly wave of hello!
We are Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Bluhm. We are dedicated to helping students overcome communication challenges. We work to empower students to express themselves confidently and succeed academically. We collaborate with teachers, staff and families to provide the best possible outcomes.
Cindi Martinez is celebrating 31 years of being a Speech-Language Pathologist. A native San Antonian, Mrs. Martinez earned her Bachelor of Arts (in Elementary Education) from St Edward’s University and her Master of Science from Texas State University. Mrs. Martinez has worked in several areas of Speech Pathology, such as Early Intervention, adult and pediatric rehabilitation, and in a medical practice where she took pictures of vocal cords and worked with professional voice users. Mrs. Martinez is very happy to be here at Lackland ISD.
Dawn Bluhm is celebrating 19 years of being a Speech-Language Pathologist. Coming from a military family, when her family arrived in San Antonio, they made it their permanent home. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UTSA, and a Master of Arts from Our Lady of the Lake University in Communication Disorders. Mrs. Bluhm spent 11 of her 19 years specializing in alterative and augmentative communication strategies.
SPED Team
S. Norris-PT, O. McDonald-Dyslexia Specialist, D. Bluhm - SLP, C. Martinez-SLP, B. Martinez-Secretary, J. Ortiz-Behavior Specialist, G. Ghandour-School Psychologist, N. Garcia-Sped Coordinator, T. Murphey-OT, M. Murphree-School Psychologist (Not pictured: E. Mendez- BCBA, J. Koth-APE, C. Reynolds- BCBA)
Our Vision
Every military-connected child is college-, work-, and life-ready.
Our Mission
MCEC supports all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.
The Military Child Education Coalition and Columbia Southern University are proud to announce the Heroic Hearts Scholarship — a new, full-tuition opportunity honoring the strength and resilience of military-connected students.
Each year, one student will be selected to receive a full-tuition scholarship covering up to 120 credit hours and technology fees at Columbia Southern University.
Who’s eligible:
High school juniors and seniors
Recent high school graduates
Students who are military-connected
This inaugural award marks the start of an enduring tradition — one that celebrates academic achievement, service, and opportunity for military families.
We invite educators, counselors, and parents to help share this announcement across schools and networks. Forward this email or download and share this flyer to spread the word.
It’s the intention of the Special Education Department to provide information on what special education is and the various programs available to our special education students and families. If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact our office at 210-357-5044.
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