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*Wednesday April 22
UIL OAP Region - Corpus Christi
*Friday April 24
HS UIL Academic Regional Meet
/ School Holiday
*Saturday April 25
HS UIL Academic Regional Meet
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Administrative Professionals Week is celebrated annually every last full week in April and this year it will be observed from April 19 to 25. This week is dedicated to recognizing and applauding the brilliant work of administrative personnel: receptionists, secretaries, administrative assistants, executive assistants, personal assistants, customer support, among other administrative support professionals. Administrative Professionals power the corporate world in untold ways, and for every unspoken thank-you, the week presents the perfect opportunity to make amends. Originally established as National Secretaries Day in 1952, in efforts to celebrate secretaries and their significant contributions to the workplace, after undergoing several changes, A.P.W. came into existence.
Thank you to all of our administrative professionals who keep things running smoothly at Lackland ISD!
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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.
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Register for SchoolCash Online today
It’s fast, easy & free
Create an account today so that you can be notified via email and pay for your child(ren)’s school activity fees online.
Why register?
24/7 shopping convenience
Secure, contactless & easy-to-use
Receive email notifications as new items are available for purchase
Manage all of your child(ren)’s school activity fees from a single account
Check your account history at any time
View & print receipts as needed
Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash
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Job Opportunities!
Lackland Independent School District is looking for…
Cafeteria Monitor - Lackland Elementary
Educational Assistant - Lackland Elementary
Special Education Assistant - Lackland Elementary
Teacher (Potential) - Lackland Elementary
Substitute - District Wide
General Maintenance Worker - District Wide
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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.
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On April 9th the Stacey High School Track & Field team travelled to compete in the District 30 AA Track & Field Championships. Our athletes competed hard and showed out! Addison White kicked things off by winning the 3200M run with a time of 14:03. Gianna Kenneally finished 4th with a time of 14:55. Jarred Dunn and Gabriel Garcia followed that up with 3rd (10:46) and 4th (11:25) finishes respectively.
Jordan Creecy and Gianna then competed in the High Jump. Jordan came in 4th with a height of 5’4” and Gianna placed 3rd with a height of 4’6”. Harper Higley placed 6th in the Long Jump with a jump of 13’ 4.5”.
During the running finals, Lilly Dubbs placed 4th in the 800M with a time of 2:45. Taylor Brown placed 3rd in the 100M Hurdles with a time of 17.97. Harper placed 6th in the 400M with a time of 1:19, while Gianna (5th with 6:26.4) and Lilly (6th with 6:26.7) competed in the 1600M.
For the boys’ team, Lazaro Barajas placed 6th in the 800M with a time of 2:21. Levi Estes placed 6th and 5th in the 100M (11.82) and 200M (24.67) respectively. Jordan placed 2nd in the 110M Hurdles with a time of 17.51. Brandon Shaw won the 200M with a time of 23.81. He followed that up with a 3rd place finish in the 400M with a time of 55.64. In the 1600M, Jarred and Gabriel finished 3rd (5:08) and 5th (5:19) respectively. The 4x400M Relay team of Brandon, Jordan, Jarred and Levi ran a time of 3:49 to place 4th. Everyone who placed in the top 4 advanced to the Area 29-30 AA Track & Field meet on April 17th.
The JV Boys’ team placed 2nd overall with a score of 100pts. Below are their events and places.
Discus-Jordan Stull (4th 88’6”)
Long Jump-Jayden Boko (3rd 16’ 6”)
3200M-Riley Silva (1st 13:24); Alex Sapp (2nd 13:28)
800M-Mikhail Avilez (1st 2:23); Alex Sapp (5th 2:41)
100M-Justin Miller (1st 12.51); Jayden Boko (3rd 12.88)
400M-Justin Miller (2nd 57.27); Mikhail Avilez (3rd 59.15); Jayden Boko (5th 61.96)
200M-Mikhail Avilez (1st 25.59); Justin Miller (3rd 26.47); Jayden Boko (5th 27.32)
1600M- Riley Silva (3rd 5:59); Alex Sapp (4th 6:05)
For the JV girls, in the 400M Azareel Caraballo placed 3rd with a time of 1:20 and Dariella Lingan placed 4th with a time of 1:21. Azareel placed 6th in the 200M with a time of 33.37.
Congratulations to everyone who competed. Good Luck to everyone who advanced!!
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Last Friday the Stacey Drama Club competed in UIL One Act play area competition. Henry Picklesimer won an All Star Crew award, Noah Morales and Ryder Armitage won honorable mention all star cast awards and Maggie Wolber won an All Star Cast award. Their performance of A Doll’s House advanced to region competition where they will perform again on April 22nd. |
This week, TX-782 at John Jay High School hosted its annual AFJROTC awards night on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, where Stacey cadets were recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. Our students were awarded on both the national and district levels for academic excellence, superior performance, leadership, and dedication to the core values of AFJROTC. Congratulations to all award recipients! |
Mrs. Favila's Principles of Health Science students are stepping into real-world care as they practice insulin injections with precision and purpose.
With steady hands and growing confidence, they’re building the skills that save lives—one careful dose at a time. Today’s practice is tomorrow’s patient care, and these future healthcare professionals are already rising to the challenge.
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By: Kelcyahna Tisby, sophomore |
1.When did you graduate from Stacey?
I graduated from Stacey in 2015.
2. What is your favorite memory of going to school here?
I loved theatre and playing varsity basketball.
3. What places have you lived and where do you live now?
I lived in Alabama, Okinawa Japan, and then here (San Antonio), where I am living now.
4. Are you still involved in photography?
Yes! After 2 kids, I’ve gone back for my MBA and am actively pursuing it as a business rather than a hobby.
5. What is your favorite picture you have ever taken?
My favorite picture has been a most recent shot taken last year as part of a maternity shoot.
6. What job do you do now?
I’m a project manager for a stone company, managing current projects across San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, Alabama, and currently growing the business’s market into Florida.
7. How are you different now compared to when you were younger?
When I was younger, I believe I had more ambition to try a bit of everything because I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Compared to then, I am now more confident and intentional with my actions, time, and energy. At first, I thought I wanted to be a teacher, then wanted to be an ASL interpreter, then tried my hand at accounting but ultimately found my place as a Project Manager. With pursuing my MBA in Marketing and PM, I am now actively pursuing a career in Marketing in the skincare industry and am scaling my business.
8. What advice would you give to someone who is currently in high school?
My best advice would be to find one career you want to do for the next 5 years and go all in. The skills and experience you get will be transferable to any career you choose to change to.
Explore yourself in college or post high school graduation, you will always be learning something new about yourself, and it will always change.
Thank you Kaitlyn!
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Camp Invention – Hosted at Lackland ISD! ✨🚀
This summer, give your child the chance to explore, invent, and create through hands-on STEM projects at Camp Invention®—a nationally recognized program led by qualified local educators. 💡🔬🤖
Best of all… it’s FREE for our students!
📅 2026 Camp Dates at Lackland ISD
Week 1: May 26 – May 29
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🎟 70 student spaces
Week 2: June 1 – June 4
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🎟 80 student spaces
💲 Cost: $0
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The Stacey lost and found box is currently overflowing with items waiting to be reunited with their owners. Many jackets, coats, and hoodies have been left behind, along with several pairs of shoes and some water bottles. If a student has misplaced anything recently, now is a great time to take a look. |
The King of Fiesta and his rocking Cavaliers made their way into the elementary gym greeted by cheering students and staff! General Broadwell opened with encouraging remarks for our students and then introduced King Antonio! Many were dressed in purple and donning their crowns to celebrate the visit as well as the month of the military child! It was a rousing and wonderful experience kicking off Fiesta in style!! |
Mrs. Guerrero's Kinder class really enjoyed Mrs. Ramirez guidance lesson on resilience with a wonderful read aloud. Thank you for caring & supporting our school family. We appreciate all you do Mrs. Ramirez!
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Purple was the color this week at Lackland Elementary! We celebrated all week long! Teachers and students wore their purple shirts, dresses, and headgear, too.
Students were encouraged to return their library books each week as we have promoted all year, and now we have just two more book check outs this school year. Our last book check out will be May 1st, and we will begin collecting all library materials the following week. Every student that has a clear account (no lost or damaged books) will be treated to popcorn and a movie in the library during their library class at the end of the school year. If your child has lost a book, it is time to go searching for it under the bed or in the car, or any other hiding places. If students have damaged a book, please pay the fine so we can replace the book for others to enjoy! I am hoping every student will enjoy popcorn with their classmates!
We read about things in the sky, including the moon and the astronauts, with our younger students this week. And our upper grade students heard a tall tale about a fish...Students enjoyed the solution/surprise at the end of the book, and they talked about the author's purpose. Happy reading!
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We are happy to announce our three raffle winners from the Literati Book Fair.
Congratulations to
Reign in Mrs. Silvin's class
Jayana in Mrs. Truelove's class
Rhian in Ms. Villanueva's class
These students won a collection of books, erasers, pencils, and bling!
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April 6-19: Free Admission for Military Children (3-11)
In honor of the Month of the Military Child, children of military members receive free admission to the zoo April 6-19.
For each military child receiving free admission, up to four additional family admissions may be purchased at 50% off the Any Day Admission price. To redeem this offer, tickets must be purchased online, and a military parent or adult must present a valid Military ID on the date of visit.
As always, we also offer a $5 military discount year-round, every day. Later this year, in November, in honor of Veterans Day, members of the military will receive free admission and may purchase up to four additional admissions at 50% off the Any Day Admission price for family members.
*Not valid with any other offers, special events, or experiences. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Paid admission may be applied toward a Zoo Membership.
Date & Time
April 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM - April 19, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
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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. |
Please order now to secure your yearbook! Any extras will go quickly!
There is always a mad dash at the end of the year!
You can avoid all of that by ordering today! $40.00
Here is a sneak peek at this school years cover!
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The Pursuit of Perseverance
I was recently working with a young child who had come to me for an assessment. In the middle of our time together, she got hungry and needed a snack. With so much excitement, she pulled out a banana and held it up proudly for me to see.
After admiring her snack, she got to work trying to open it. As you might expect, some bananas are easier to peel than others. I waited for a moment before stepping in because even young children often want to try things on their own. After a few unsuccessful attempts, I offered to help.
Her response surprised me a little. She said, “I think we need to go get Daddy. He can do it.”
That moment really got me thinking.
As adults, we’re often faced with the question: when should we step in and help, and when should we step back and let kids figure things out? Of course, if safety is involved, we jump in right away—no question about it. But I’m talking about everyday situations: getting dressed, opening something, doing homework, building something, or solving a problem.
It’s not always easy to decide. Honestly, sometimes it’s just faster and easier to do things ourselves. But when we take over, we may be taking away an important opportunity for children to learn, grow, and feel proud of what they can do on their own.
So how do children develop perseverance and confidence?
Life isn’t always smooth sailing. There will be challenges—some small, some big. And we won’t always be there to rescue them. When we step in too quickly, we might unintentionally send the message that we don’t believe they can handle it.
Instead, we want to show them how.
Sometimes that means breaking a task into smaller, manageable steps. It might mean modeling how to do something, encouraging effort, and praising persistence—not just the outcome. When children hear things like, “This is hard, but I know you can do it,” it builds their confidence.
Over time, these small moments add up. Children begin to believe in themselves. They learn that they can do hard things. Research even shows that kids who develop grit and perseverance often achieve more—not because things are easier for them, but because they keep trying.
If you’re interested in learning more, you might explore :
Carol Dweck’s works on Growth Mindset or
Angela Duckworth’s research on grit.
And just in case you’re wondering about the little girl and her banana—we talked about trying hard things, shared a few laughs, and she did end up opening it…all on her own.
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🌱 The spring season gets its name from the verb "spring." It's
a nod to the flowers and plants springing up, springing open,
and bursting into blossom.
🐣 The word itself comes from the Old English word "springan,"
which means "to leap, burst forth, fly up; spread, grow."
🌸 During the 14th century, the word came to describe
the spring season, the time when plants wake from
their winter sleep and bloom.
🌅 Before that, the word "Lent" was used to describe the season: "In the past it was the main word for ‘spring.' Lent surfaced as ‘lencten,' that is, ‘lengten': the season got its name because
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Parents if your child has autism, consider attending the 2 upcoming parent virtual sessions. The topics are related to technology use in the home - the first session will be strategies for parents to manage children's screen time and the second session will be how to use technology at home to promote executive functioning, communication, and social skills. (More details are on the flyer.)
Meet our Lackland ISD School Psychologists, Gentry Ghandour, Nancy Garcia, and Marisol Murphree! School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
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Lackland ISD has incredible Homework Help and Tutoring resources through our Local Public Libraries!
Both the JBSA Lackland Library and the San Antonio Public Library have great Homework Help resources for grades Kinder–College, and for Parents!
To get a JBSA Lackland Library Card – give them a call at 210-671-3610 from 11AM-4PM Monday-Friday and they can set it up over the phone.
If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out to your LISD Librarian!
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:
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