Lubbock High School

Mark Your Calendars for Senior Campus Walks! This May, our seniors will return to where it all began. They’ll walk the halls of their elementary and middle schools one last time before graduation. It’s a proud tradition that connects generations of Westerners and gives younger students a glimpse of what’s ahead. Here’s the schedule: May 21st • Ramirez Elementary – 7:30 AM • Hutchinson Middle School – 1:00 PM • McWhorter Elementary – 1:00 PM • Roscoe Wilson Elementary – 2:00 PM May 22nd • Wolffarth Elementary – 8:00 AM • Carmona-Harrison Elementary – 8:00 AM • Cavazos Middle School – 8:45 AM • Maedgen Elementary – 2:00 PM A special moment for our seniors and a reminder of how far they’ve come.

Mark your calendars Westerners! Join us as we celebrate our AP Capstone students at the annual Pennying Ceremony: - Wednesday, May 21st - 5:30–6:30 PM - LHS Auditorium Friends and family are welcome!

Save the date! The Annual IB Pinning Ceremony is set for Thursday, May 22nd at 5:30 PM in the LHS Auditorium. Friends and family are welcome to attend this special evening!

Final month details, big state and national wins, and lots of Westerner pride. It's all in this week's newsletter. https://secure.smore.com/n/sdu89

Congratulations to our phenomenal Lubbock High School Academic Decathlon team, who competed in Division 1 at Nationals this past week and brought home 9 individual awards. Academic Decathlon is the most academically elite program available to students, and every year, Lubbock High coaches seek out the greatest minds in Texas for the challenge. For Academic Decathlon, students study seven objective subjects centered on a different theme annually (this year: Our Changing Climate). Mastering Art, Economics, Literature, Math, Music, Science, Social Science is just the beginning for competitors. Students embarking on this journey also compete in three subjective events: Essay, Prepared Speech and Impromptu, and Interview. As robust and competitive as Lubbock High is, the team is just the third in Lubbock High history to qualify for this level of competition. How, you might ask, does such a phenomenon occur?In April of 2025, our Aca Deca juniors (returning seniors) said, “we’re going to Iowa.” Then freaking did it. Our 2024-25 team consists of Robert Gaines, Echo Ancell, Dania Alkul, Irene Liang, Madeline Weaver, Tola Grupke, Aubrie Alvarado, Michael Herrera, and Toby Tiner. They are coached by Thomas Reynolds, Erin Castle, and Nicholas Reeves. Please congratulate these students on their tremendous accomplishments, and best of luck to our graduating seniors: Aubrie Alvarado, Echo Ancell, Robert Gaines, Michael Herrera, Irene Liang, Toby Tiner, and Madeline Weaver. And a huge thank you, again, to our community for raising the funds necessary for us to compete.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Now more than ever, it's important to support the emotional well-being of our students, staff, and families. Mental health is health, so do not hesitate to reach out. Crisis resources include: • StarCare Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 806-740-1414 or 1-800-687-7581 • Central Plains Center Crisis Hotline: 1-800-687-1300 • National Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 • Texas Youth Hotline: 888-580-4357 • Teen Text Crisis Line: Text 855-449-1212 • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 • Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ Youth): 866-488-7386 Let’s continue to check in on ourselves and each other. You are not alone.#WeAreLubbockISD

Happy National School Principal Day! We're so grateful for the leadership that our principals give to our students and staff. #WeAreLubbockISD

May is Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Across our many campuses, we're celebrating movement, teamwork, and healthy habits. From PE classes to after-school sports, let's get active and stay strong together! #WeAreLubbockISD

The Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 accountability ratings, and Lubbock High earned a B+ rating with 6 distinctions! We’re proud to see that effort recognized and excited to keep moving forward. Thank you to our students, teachers, and staff for the energy and dedication you bring every day. Let’s go, Westerners!

Over the weekend LHS Academic UIL teams competed at Regionals at Texas Tech and they made it count! 🥇 1st in Science (the only West Texas 1st place at Regionals!) 🥈 2nd in Number Sense 🥉 3rd in Mathematics Big congratulations to the whole team for representing Lubbock High with pride and to the students advancing to State on May 19–20. Way to go, Westerners!

Check out this amazing Summer Camp being offered by our Westerner Robotics Program!

Reminder: The PTA will hold a general meeting tomorrow at 5:45 PM in the LHS Auditorium, just before the Recognition Ceremony. Hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our Academic Octathlon team, who placed 2nd in Region this weekend at regional/state competition in Frisco and 3rd in the State! The team consists of Thomas Bruning, Drayke Johnson, Sannvi Sharma, Elliot Hall, Colin Kelly, Will Guess, Dani Morin, and Ethan Smith. Varsity: 1st - Ethan Smith Honors: 1st - Sannvi Sharma Music Scholastic: 1st - Elliot Hall Economics Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Science Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Scholastic: 1st - Elliot Hall and Colin Kelly Honors: 2nd - Drayke Johnson Literature Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Scholastic: 2nd - Elliot Hall Art Varsity: 3rd - Ethan Smith 1st - Dani Morin Social Science Scholastic: 2nd - Elliot Hall OVERALL Top 3 Individual Varsity: 2nd - Ethan Smith Scholastic: 2nd - Elliot Hall

Join us for a fun, supportive, and inclusive football camp where every participant can thrive, regardless of ability. Our coaches are dedicated to creating a positive, encouraging environment for all athletes. Questions: caden.fregia@lubbockisd.org

Prom, IB testing, graduation info, and students heading to State and Nationals. Catch it all in the weekly newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/kqdn0c

Join us for our Student Org Bake Sale this Friday, April 25th during A & B lunches! Sweet treats for a sweet cause, benefiting our student organizations.

Seniors! Graduation Speaker audition forms are available in the Admin Office at the front counter. In order to be eligible to audition, completed forms must be returned to Mr. Young no later than Thursday, May 1st.

Happy School Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉 Thank you to our amazing admin staff for keeping everything running smoothly. Your hard work ensures our school operates smoothly, and we truly appreciate it!#WeAreLubbockISD

School Bus Driver Appreciation Day Today, we celebrate the hardworking bus drivers and the incredible logistics teams who ensure our students travel safely and efficiently every day! 🚌From coordinating routes to managing schedules, we thank our incredible team for their work behind the scenes and on the road. #WeAreLubbockISD

🌍Today is Earth day! We celebrate our planet and the small actions each of us can take to make a lasting difference! 🌱#WeAreLubbockISD