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Lubbock ISD is excited to announce Sara Alvarez as our new principal at Centennial Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. We are thrilled to welcome Sara into this position after her years of dedication at Centennial. Please join us in congratulating Sara on this well-deserved honor! #WeAreLubbockISD

The City of Lubbock along with our partners at Texas Tech University are hosting a city-wide Back-2-School Bash on Wednesday, July 30 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center! 🎒📚 Students and families can receive school supplies as well as access to a community resource fair to prepare them for a successful year! 🌟

Attention all Lubbock ISD families! In accordance with House Bill 1481, Lubbock ISD has implemented a district-wide policy that requires students to keep personal devices like phones, smartwatches, and earbuds turned off and put away during the school day. This change supports focus, respect, and a better learning environment for all. Learn more at www.LubbockISD.org/pcdpolicy #WeAreLubbockISD

The United Supermarkets Back-to-School Drive is officially underway! ✏️📚
Starting today, you can choose to donate when you checkout at the register to support Lubbock-area students going back to school! Thank you to our valued partners United Supermarkets for their support in helping educate tomorrows leaders! 🌟

Lubbock ISD is excited to announce that Erin Mitchell has been named as principal of Evans Middle School! 👏 Erin is a Monterey High School graduate and product of Lubbock ISD having served the district as a teacher and later as an administrator. She brings more than 15 years of experience to her new role and is committed to keeping Evans Middle School a welcoming place for all students. ❤️ Please join us in congratulating Erin on her new role as principal of Evans Middle School. We look forward to seeing the impact she will make on the future of campus! 🌟#WeAreLubbockISD

Mark Your Calendar! Join us for another Lubbock ISD School Support & Special Services Job Fair! 📅 Date: Thursday, July 10 🕒 Time: 4 – 6 p.m. 📍 Location: Monterey High School Cafeteria, 3211 47th St. Come explore a variety of exciting career opportunities in school support and special services! Meet our dedicated staff and learn how meaningful and impactful a career with Lubbock ISD can be. Start your journey with us where we strive for every child, every day! #WeAreLubbockISD

Congratulations to Amy Baker, our very own executive director of career and technical education (CTE) at Lubbock ISD, for being named CTE Director of the Year by the Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers Association of Texas (FCSTAT)!

At FCSTAT, the mission is to empower educators who are shaping students' futures and Amy lives out that purpose every day. Through her leadership, passion, and dedication, she continues to make a lasting impact on students, teachers, and the entire CTE community.
We are incredibly proud of Amy and all she does to elevate the CTE programs in Lubbock ISD and across Texas. #WeAreLubbockISD

Current and former Lubbock ISD students were recognized during a Lubbock City Council special recognition ceremony at Citizens Tower for their efforts in representing and supporting the city of Lubbock. Students from Lubbock High School's Dr. Leos-Duemer class were recognized for their work in the zarape stole project gifting the graduation stoles to the Texas Tech Raiders Rojos Hispanic graduation convocation. The zarape stole project has supported the Raiders Rojos for more than 20 years. 🎓👏

Reese Pena a 2025 graduate from Lubbock High School was also recognized for her cross country accolades representing the City of Lubbock in district and state competitions. 🏃‍♀️🥇

Join us in congratulating each of these Lubbock ISD students for their involvement and representation of this great city! #WeAreLubbockISD

Lubbock ISD is hiring middle school coaches! We’re looking for individuals ready to make a lasting impact on students’ lives.

As a middle school coach in Lubbock ISD, you are shaping young minds, inspiring discipline, teamwork, and resilience in the moments that matter most. Interested in becoming a teacher? We’ll walk with you on that journey, too. Coaching is an incredible gateway into education, and Lubbock ISD is here to support your growth. Open positions include:

Cavazos Middle School
Boys Assistant (2 positions)
Girls Assistant (2 positions)
Dunbar Preparatory Academy
Girls Assistant
Irons Middle School
Girls Assistant
Tennis Coach
Mackenzie Middle School
Boys Assistant
McCool Academy
Boys Coordinator
Boys Assistant
Girls Assistant
Tennis Coach

Whether you’re a certified teacher or someone with a degree and a passion for mentorship and athletics, this is your opportunity to step into a role that truly matters. Learn more at LubbockISD.org/jobs or by calling our HR department at 806-219-0040 for more information. #WeAreLubbockISD

Join us this morning as Lubbock ISD celebrates freedom, history, and community at the United Supermarkets Juneteenth Parade! 📍 Parade kicks off at 10 AM! 📍 Route: Begins on Avenue A → East on Broadway → Right on Canyon Lake Dr. → Ends at R.O.C.C. Fitness parking lot Come cheer on our students, staff, and community as we honor Juneteenth and stand together in learning and unity. See you there! #WeAreLubbockISD

Lubbock ISD is proud to announce Vanessa Barboza-Silvas and Jack Purkeypile to their new roles in the district! Vanessa Barboza-Silvas was appointed principal of Cavazos Middle School and Jack Purkeypile was named executive principal during today's Board of Trustees meeting. Each of these outstanding educators bring a plethora of experience within Lubbock ISD and we are excited to see them excel in their new roles! #WeAreLubbockISD

Mark Your Calendar! Join us for another Lubbock ISD School Support & Special Services Job Fair! 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 11 🕒 Time: 4 – 6 p.m. 📍 Location: Monterey High School Cafeteria, 3211 47th St. Come explore a variety of exciting career opportunities in school support and special services! Meet our dedicated staff and learn how meaningful and impactful a career with Lubbock ISD can be. Start your journey with us where we strive for every child, every day! #WeAreLubbockISD

🎓 The graduation photos are here! Lubbock ISD’s official photos from last weekend are now live at LubbockISD.org/Graduation. Follow the link and relive the celebration to tag your favorite grads! #WeAreLubbockISD

We’re proud to be named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation for the ninth consecutive year! Lubbock ISD is a district known for its pursuit of excellence in the arts, and this honor celebrates the incredible support of our teachers, students, families, and community in making music a vital part of every child’s education, every day. #WeAreLubbockISD

After 26 years of dedication, Honey Elementary School custodian Rosario helped the campus earn the Extraordinary Environment Award from GermBlast for the cleanest campus in the district! Congratulations to the entire Honey staff for prioritizing the safety of our teachers and students. #WeAreLubbockISD

📅 On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the City of Lubbock is partnering with Lubbock ISD for a full-scale active shooter training exercise at Atkins Middle School from 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. You’ll notice a large presence of law enforcement at the campus and temporary street closures in the area, including: 🚧 Avenue U from 54th to 60th St. 🚧 Temple Ave. from 54th to 58th St. 🚧 54th and 58th Streets from Avenue U to Temple Ave. This training, planned months in advance, is a proactive step to strengthen emergency response and coordination between first responders, schools, and hospitals. #WeAreLubbockISD

Today on this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We also extended our deepest gratitude to the military families within our district for their sacrifice. #WeAreLubbockISD

🎓 Congratulations to the Monterey High School Class of 2025! 🎓 #WeAreLubbockISD | #LBKGRAD25

🎓 Congratulations to the Coronado High School Class of 2025! 🎓 #WeAreLubbockISD | #LBKGRAD25

🎓 Congratulations to the Estacado High School Class of 2025! 🎓 #WeAreLubbockISD | #LBKGRAD25