Dear Lubbock ISD families & staff,
The Texas Education Agency requires all public schools in Texas to provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction for students each school year. Any time a school day is canceled, started late or dismissed early, the district evaluates if there is a need for makeup days to ensure we meet the instructional minutes requirement for the school year.
After considering our three recent snow days (Friday, Monday and Tuesday of this week) and our late-start on Wednesday due to weather, we found that we will not need to make any schedule changes for our elementary and middle school students to meet the requirement. However, to ensure that we complete the required number of instructional minutes for our high school students, late-start Wednesdays are canceled for the rest of the spring semester, beginning this Wednesday (Feb. 4).
With this change, we will meet the instructional minutes requirement for all students across the district. This means that we will not need to use the student holiday on March 23 or the student and staff holiday on April 6 as makeup days – for now, these will remain as holidays.
If we experience more inclement weather this spring that requires cancelations, delays or early dismissals, we will reevaluate at that time to determine if schedule changes and/or make up days are needed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Castro-Crist in our Communications & Community Relations department at (806) 219-0014.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Rollo
Superintendent, Lubbock ISD
The Texas Education Agency requires all public schools in Texas to provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction for students each school year. Any time a school day is canceled, started late or dismissed early, the district evaluates if there is a need for makeup days to ensure we meet the instructional minutes requirement for the school year.
After considering our three recent snow days (Friday, Monday and Tuesday of this week) and our late-start on Wednesday due to weather, we found that we will not need to make any schedule changes for our elementary and middle school students to meet the requirement. However, to ensure that we complete the required number of instructional minutes for our high school students, late-start Wednesdays are canceled for the rest of the spring semester, beginning this Wednesday (Feb. 4).
With this change, we will meet the instructional minutes requirement for all students across the district. This means that we will not need to use the student holiday on March 23 or the student and staff holiday on April 6 as makeup days – for now, these will remain as holidays.
If we experience more inclement weather this spring that requires cancelations, delays or early dismissals, we will reevaluate at that time to determine if schedule changes and/or make up days are needed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Castro-Crist in our Communications & Community Relations department at (806) 219-0014.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kathy Rollo
Superintendent, Lubbock ISD
Lubbock ISD Families: Classes have been canceled tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 23. All schools and administrative offices will be closed and district employees will have a planning day working from home.
We're almost at the end of National Principals Month! Here's what executive principal Jack Purkeypile had to say about the principals in the Monterey feeder pattern:
"I had the honor of serving as Monterey's principal before moving into my current role, so I know just how special this feeder pattern is and the level of dedication each of our principals demonstrate on a daily basis. They show up committed to leading and inspiring their staff and every student who calls these campuses their educational home.
I want to thank my fellow principals for their incredible service to our district, our community and the future they are helping build through their support of our students. Happy National Principals Month!" #WeAreLubbockISD
"I had the honor of serving as Monterey's principal before moving into my current role, so I know just how special this feeder pattern is and the level of dedication each of our principals demonstrate on a daily basis. They show up committed to leading and inspiring their staff and every student who calls these campuses their educational home.
I want to thank my fellow principals for their incredible service to our district, our community and the future they are helping build through their support of our students. Happy National Principals Month!" #WeAreLubbockISD
Red Ribbon Week is coming soon! Celebrate being drug and alcohol free! October 27th-31st
This is a friendly reminder that Monday, September 29 will be a student holiday due to professional development training for Lubbock ISD faculty and staff. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, September 30. #WeAreLubbockISD
This is a friendly reminder that Monday, September 29 will be a student holiday due to professional development training for Lubbock ISD faculty and staff. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, September 30. #WeAreLubbockISD
BAYLESS ALL-PRO DADS & FALL TITLE 1 MEETING
FRIDAY, September 26 7:15 AM-7:45 AM
Bayless – Room 103
All parents (Mom’s too) and students are invited to meet to learn tips for
parenting skills by our All-Pro trainer. At this meeting only, we will give you
information about Bayless goals, curriculum, assessment & other information
about our Title 1 program!
Please join us!
FRIDAY, September 26 7:15 AM-7:45 AM
Bayless – Room 103
All parents (Mom’s too) and students are invited to meet to learn tips for
parenting skills by our All-Pro trainer. At this meeting only, we will give you
information about Bayless goals, curriculum, assessment & other information
about our Title 1 program!
Please join us!
Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, September 23rd!
Let's join the excitement and rally behind our Monterey Plainsmen! Show your spirit by dressing up each day:
Monday- Camo
Tuesday- Teacher/Student Swap day
Wednesday- Frat Boy/Sorority Girl-- START with Hello Wear GREEN
Thursday- Throwback
Friday- MHS Spirit
Lubbock ISD families!
This is a friendly reminder there is no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We'll see everyone back in school on Tuesday, September 2.
#WeAreLubbockISD
This is a friendly reminder there is no school on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We'll see everyone back in school on Tuesday, September 2.
#WeAreLubbockISD
Bayless Elementary Supply list
Bayless PTA is having a registration drive on Monday, July 28th from 5- 6 pm! You can fill out the online registration and turn in your address verification. PTA has lots of prizes with drawings every 10 min and a grand prize too! If you have already registered, please stop by for a chance to win!
Please join us for our Back to School Open House on Thursday, August 7th from 5:00 to 6:30! Skip the long lines: register online and bring in your address verification today.
Lubbock is coming together for our kids this summer!
Lubbock ISD, Lubbock National Bank, Aramark, and the South Plains Food Bank are teaming up to serve FREE summer meals to all kids 18 and under! This program ensures that every child in our community has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. Come hungry and leave happy all summer long! Learn more by visiting LubbockISD.org/meals #WeAreLubbockISD
Everyday is Principals Day here at Bayless. Mrs. McKinney we are so thankful for your dedication to our school every single day! We hope you know how much you are loved!! 🩷🎉
Mrs. Zahns 2nd grade class came to encourage Ms. Wilson's class with hand written letters and a treat before our STAAR test!
Kindergarten learning about careers and community helpers. They created a box town. Way to go, Plainsmen!!!!
Bayless Elementary students cheering on Monterey Ladies Basketball team as they are headed to the state championship in San Antonio, TX on Saturday at 11:00!! Way to go Plainsmen!!!
Upcoming events!
Picture day has been rescheduled for February 26.
