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*Saturday Nov. 7
Boys' JV/V Basketball Scrimmage vs Three Rivers @ Three Rivers
*Monday Nov. 9
Boys' JV/V Basketball Scrimmage vs Three Rivers @ Three Rivers
*Tuesday Nov. 10
Veterans Day Student Assembly /
Girls' Varsity Basketball vs Medina @ Medina 5:00
*Wednesday Nov. 11
School Holiday / NSAHC Robotics Meet 1
*Thursday Nov. 12
JH Basketball vs Brackett @ Stacey
*Friday Nov. 13
Boys' JV/V Basketball vs Geneva Boerne @ Boerne
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Lackland Independent School District (LISD) is proud to honor the brave men and women of our armed forces this Veterans Day. Nestled entirely within Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, our district shares a deep, daily connection with the military community. Celebrating Veterans Day isn't just an annual event on our calendar; it is a profound reflection of who we are, who we serve, and the values we instill in our students every day.
Here is how the Lackland ISD family comes together to celebrate, remember, and say thank you to our nation’s heroes.
A Community Rooted in Service
At Lackland ISD, military culture is woven into the very fabric of our schools. With a student body comprised almost entirely of military-connected children, our classrooms are filled with the sons, daughters, and siblings of active-duty service members, veterans, and fallen heroes. When we celebrate Veterans Day, our students are honoring their own parents, neighbors, and mentors. It is a celebration that hits close to home, carrying a deep personal significance for every student, teacher, and staff member
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Hands-on, interactive learning took center stage at Lackland ISD as students and teachers celebrated National STEM/STEAM Day. The annual celebration, observed on November 8, highlights the powerful connection between Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Across the district, educators transformed their classrooms into labs of innovation, bringing complex concepts to life through creative, experiential projects.
At Lackland Elementary, the day was packed with energy as students explored everything from the physical properties of matter to the future of technology.
Bringing Science to Life
The celebration gave younger students a chance to connect classroom curriculum with real-world applications. For instance, while studying the states of matter in science class, Mrs. Flores' "lunch bunch" students mixed up their own custom bouncy balls. The hands-on project allowed them to discuss chemical properties and how materials change form. Nearby, Mrs. Gaskin’s third-grade class leveraged touch-screen technology to interactively visualize and experiment with different states of matter.
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Every November, schools across the United States take time to recognize a vital group of professionals who work behind the scenes to keep students safe, supported, and ready to learn. Designated by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), National School Psychology Week (NSPW) highlights the unique and critical contributions school psychologists make to K-12 education. The 2026 celebration runs from November 9–13, 2026.
This Year’s Theme: "Inspire Connection"
The official theme for 2026 is "Inspire Connection."
In today's schools, a school psychologist's role extends far beyond testing and evaluations. The theme highlights how these mental health and learning experts build meaningful relationships with students, bridge the gap between home and the classroom, strengthen collaboration among educators, and transform school communities into spaces of belonging.
Whether they are consulting with a teacher on behavioral strategies, running small-group social-emotional skill sessions, or stepping up as essential members of school safety and crisis response teams, school psychologists help children find pathways to thrive.
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In alignment with Policy EFB (Local), all new library book donations and purchases must be available for community review for a minimum of 30 days before they can be approved by the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees and added to library shelves.
To ensure transparency, Lackland ISD will publish a list of proposed book titles 30 days prior to Board approval. Each title will include all applicable ISBN formats (paperback, hardcover, e-book, audiobook, etc.).
Important: Posting a list does not mean every title will be adopted. Individual titles may be excluded based on feedback or district review.
Below are current lists of titles to be considered within the noted 30-day review period and projected date for Board of Trustee consideration. If you would like to provide feedback on any proposed title, please use the feedback form linked provided. Your input will be considered by the district before final decisions are made.
Book List
30-day Review Period
November 6 – December 6, 2026
Proposed Date for Board of Trustee Approval Consideration
December 15, 2026
30-day Review Period
November 6 – December 6, 2026
Proposed Date for Board of Trustee Approval Consideration
December 15, 2026
Feedback Link / QR Code
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Dear Parent or Guardian:
Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached informational links will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.
It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:
- Failed to secure the firearm; or
- Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access
The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).
Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.
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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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Job Opportunities!
Lackland Independent School District is looking for…
Substitute (District Wide)
Cafeteria Monitor (Lackland Elementary)
Custodian (Operations)
Special Education Assistant (Potential ) Both Campuses
Special Education Teacher (Potential) Lackland Elementary
Teacher (Potential) Lackland Elementary
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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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After testing today, my medical girls decided it was time to show a little school spirit and catch some volleyball fever!
Nothing like a little fun, teamwork, and Lady Eagle pride in the classroom!
GO STACEY LADY EAGLES!! 🦅🏐💙
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by: Lilly Dubbs, 11th grade
Laine Bloom is a fifth grader at Lackland Elementary. He is the junior mini world champion bull rider, and he had an amazing year. Laine competed in rodeos across the state of Texas with DRH rodeo company. He won the coastal bend rodeo circuit and was the reserve champion in the age group above him. Laine is now able to compete in the Texas Junior High School rodeo region eight and qualified for the WCMB world finals in Tyler Texas, where he rode three bulls in the junior division. Although the hard work never really ends for the young cowboy, he took a little break to let his body heal and move the arenas for his bulls and get ready to keep working for this year’s goals.
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by: Kallie Hassenplug, 9th grade |
Mysti Jones (Johnston) graduated from Stacey in 2012. She received her degree from UTSA and currently teaches 3rd grade at Franklin Elementary School in Northside ISD.
1. When did you attend Stacey?
I attended Stacey for 6th and 7th grade, from 2005–2007. Then, my stepdad received orders to move to Louisiana, where I attended school for my freshman and sophomore years. We eventually received orders back to San Antonio, and I returned to Stacey for my junior and senior years, from 2010–2012.
2. Were you in any clubs or sports?
I was involved in Student Council and Spirit Squad!
3. What was your favorite class? Why?
I loved computer class with Mrs. Cashion and math with Mrs. Wann. I had wonderful teachers all around, but those two classes always stand out because they were teachers I adored, even to this day. They pushed me to grow and become the best version of myself.
4. What were some of your favorite moments at Stacey?
Honestly, my years at Stacey were some of my favorite years in school! I also had the privilege of attending Lackland Elementary for 4th and 5th grade. I made some wonderful friendships, although growing up in military families meant those friendships weren’t always constant. However, the teachers were.
As a teacher myself now, I realize just how much they taught me about making students feel seen and valued beyond academics. I couldn’t be more grateful. To this day, I’m still friends with so many of my former teachers!
5. What college did you go to?
I attended the University of Texas at San Antonio. Go Runners!
6. What did you major in?
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.
7. What is your current job? What do you like about it?
I’m an elementary school teacher, and I’ve been teaching for 10 years now! I absolutely adore my students. They make all the extra work worth it. If my students leave my classroom having grown academically and knowing that I genuinely cared about them, then I feel like I’ve done my job.
8. What is your favorite movie?
Ohhh, that’s a tough one! I love action movies, so probably Jack Reacher or John Wick.
9. What is your favorite snack?
I LOVE anything sour or spicy! I love the kind of sour that makes your face cringe, lol.
10. What advice would you give for our current seniors?
Do something you love, and don’t let anybody stop you! I can’t tell you how many times I was told, “Don’t be a teacher.” But teaching kids is something I’ve loved since I was young, and I knew it was something that would make me happy. Even on the toughest days, I have a “happy ring” filled with notes and cards from current and former students and their parents. They remind me why I do what I do and why following your passion is so important.
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11. Is there anything you would like to add?
I’m incredibly grateful for the teachers and experiences I had at Stacey. Looking back, I realize just how much those years helped shape the educator and person I am today. It’s pretty special to come full circle and now be the teacher who gets to make that same kind of impact on students!
Thank you Mrs. Johnston!!
Ed. note: > If you would like to see a former Lackland ISD student featured on a Stacey Flashback, email their name to keller.r@lacklandisd.net
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Please welcome Angela Packer to Lackland ISD! She teaches kindergarten at the elementary campus.
1. Where did you grow up?
I grew up in St Louis, Missouri.
2. What college did you go to?
Baylor University, Class of 2010
3. What different places have you lived?
I have only lived in Missouri and Texas.
4. Did you have a favorite teacher when you were a student? What made them special?
My favorite teacher growing up was my 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Vaden. She was
the first teacher I remembered to use games to help learn different skills in math
and geography. She also would do a weekly class spelling bee and I loved it.
5. Have you taught at any other schools? What grades have you taught?
I've taught at many schools: public, private, child development centers, and was
even a nanny at one point early in my career. I have taught 1st, 3rd, 4th, and my
favorite, kindergarten.
6. What is one thing you are looking forward to in the school year?
With this being my first year at Lackland, I am looking forward to developing skills to support military families as a teacher.
7. What is the best way to keep the attention of kindergarten students?
Keep them moving! Kindergarten students are still developing their ability to
focus for long periods of time, so the more they sit, the easier it is for them to
lose focus. When you keep them moving and active, they tend to stay engaged.
8. What is the best piece of advice you ever received?
I had a principal who strongly believed in the power of being prepared. He would
always say, "If you don't have a plan for your students, your students will have a
plan for you."
9. Is there a place on your bucket list you’d like to visit?
Finland. It's not usually at the top of most people's list, but I am passionate about
early childhood education and Finland always ranks at the top for their early
learning education models.
10. What musical artist could you listen to in any type of setting?
Anita Baker, an 80s, early 90s R&B jazz artist
11. What is an interesting or weird food that you’d be willing to try?
None! I am a very picky eater!
Thank you Ms. Packer!
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3rd graders in Mrs. Saunder's class were investigating which liquid will dissolve a candy corn the fastest. Our liquids were vinegar, water, and soda water. Many students predicted the vinegar would dissolve the candy corn the fastest but to their surprise after constantly stirring each cup that water dissolved the candy corn the fastest! Many were surprised. We also investigated How does the temperature of the water affect the brightness of the glow stick after 3 minutes?
What students learned: Students understand that you must keep all but the tested variable the same when completing an investigation.
→ Students understand that results obtained after just a few minutes may not be the same after a few hours or days.
Students understand that when a solid dissolves in a liquid, the solid spreads evenly throughout the liquid in small pieces but does not disappear.
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Parents, and families, and staff are invited to join the fun and support our student council. For 25cents, you can purchase a feather to help decorate a teacher's turkey. Each feather adds to the friendly competition, and the teacher with the most feathers and donations will be crowned Top of the Flock 2026 and earn Thanksgiving bragging rights! Feathers are on sale now from the classroom teacher, and the contest ends December 4 at 3:15 p.m. Ask your child's teacher or a Student Council member how to participate. Every feather helps support a great cause- HEB gift cards for our custodians who do so much for us. Thank you for joining the cause. |
The cooler fall weather has inspired learning about colored leaves and changes in the weather. Our youngest Eagles sang about the falling leaves and put felt leaves on a tree. They were delighted to hear a tale about the falling leaves and some animals falling out of a tree, too. Let's read!
Many of the library learners studied democracy with the help of a database. Students learned about voting and how the government has laws and safety protections. We accessed the database and researched with a partner to write a fact.
We also counted the votes for our favorite Storybook Pumpkins, and we had a wonderful group of winners! These friends will receive a gift certificate to our next Literati Book Fair! Big fun! Thanks again to all of our families and parents for your support with this activity! We had so much fun!
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1st place - Naeli J. (1st grade)
2nd place - Grace S. (3rd grade)
3rd place - Abel C. (Pre-K.)
4th place - Delilah M. (4th grade)
5th place tie - Collin K. (1st grade)
5th place tie - Isabella B. (3rd grade)
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Looking for a great place for the whole family? Alamo Heights Dance Academy and Alamo Heights Gymnastics Academy are located right next to each other, making it easy to enjoy dance, gymnastics, aerial classes, and more — all in one convenient location!
We offer programs for ages 18 months through adults, including gymnastics, ballet, jazz, hip hop, pom, Dynamic Dance, aerial, and more. Parents, there’s something for you too! We offer adult dance and workout opportunities while your children stay active and have fun.
💃 MID-SESSION DANCE ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!
Join Alamo Heights Dance Academy Session Classes now ONLY for about $100 through December 12, 2026! It’s a great, affordable opportunity to try something new and become part of our academy community. OFF Thanksgiving Week- Holiday Show Off @ Alamo Heights JR School Dec. 12th
🎃 PLUS — JOIN US FOR OUR FALL FEST!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 4:00–7:30 PM
Bring the whole family for an afternoon and evening of fun featuring:
🤸 Open Gym
🎯 Festival Games & Activities
👻 Haunted House
💃 Dance Performances
🍬 Trunk-or-Treating
🎶 Music, dancing & family fun!
📍 506 Sandau Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
📱 Questions or want help finding the perfect class?
Call or text 210-726-7426
Come see why so many San Antonio and military families love being part of our academy community!
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As we transition into the cooler months, it's important to remember that our students are also transitioning into a busy period of learning. With Thanksgiving and Winter Break approaching, let's ensure our children have opportunities to rest and recharge. Even though the weather may not feel like it yet, the holiday season is coming soon!
Our gifted students are a beacon of intellectual curiosity and boundless energy, often driving themselves to excel in various academic and extracurricular pursuits. While this drive is commendable, it's equally important to recognize the value of rest and relaxation.
The Power of Rest for Gifted Minds
Cognitive Enhancement: Adequate rest allows the brain to consolidate information, bolster problem-solving skills, and spark creativity.
Emotional Well-being: Sufficient sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing stress and anxiety, and fostering a positive mental outlook.
Focus and Attention: Well-rested minds are better equipped to concentrate, learn effectively, and maintain sustained focus.
Physical Health: Rest is essential for physical development, boosting the immune system, and promoting overall well-being.
Practical Tips for Promoting Restful Habits
Consistent Sleep Schedule: Encourage a regular bedtime routine to optimize sleep quality and regulate the body's internal clock.
Mindful Screen Time: Limit exposure to electronic devices, especially before bed, to improve sleep patterns and reduce digital distractions.
Serene Sleep Environment: Ensure a quiet, dark, and cool bedroom to create an optimal sleep environment.
Physical Activity: Regular exercise can help alleviate stress, improve sleep quality, and boost energy levels.
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Teach relaxation techniques like meditation and deep breathing to calm the mind and reduce anxiety.
By prioritizing rest, we can empower our gifted students to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Let's work together to create a balanced and supportive learning environment where rest is valued and encouraged.
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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. |
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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