Parent Participation Plan
OUR MISSION
As part of our mission to nurture, develop, and inspire every child, every day, we know we are most successful when home and school work together.
Partnering with families to support positive student behavior, regular attendance, and strong learning habits—especially daily reading at home and monitoring student grades - are just a few ways we can ensure success for all Lubbock ISD students.
LEARNING AT HOME
Families can:
Read with your child everyday for 15-20 minutes and talk about what they are reading
Check your child’s grades weekly and contact the school with questions
Schools will:
Share reading expectations and tips
Keep grades up to date
Provide support to families to access and navigate the gradebook system
ATTENDANCE
Families can:
Make sure your child gets enough sleep
Help your child arrive at school on time
Let the school know if your child will be absent
Schools will:
Share the importance of daily attendance
Contact families when attendance becomes a concern
Help families solve attendance challenges
BEHAVIOR
Families can:
Talk with your child about school rules and expectations
Praise your child for positive behavior
Reach out to the school with concerns
Schools will:
Clearly explain behavior expectations
Keep families informed about behavior progress
Recognize and celebrate positive behavior
Need something to keep you occupied once you've finished your STAAR test? Come by the library and grab a book to read! We have graphic novels, manga, biographies, sci-fi, horror, and so much more! There might be some days we are closed for testing, but you can always stop by before or after school to grab a new book.
April is National Poetry Month! Come by the library to check out a poetry book and create some poems of your own at the craft table! See you in the library!
The library is celebrating Women's History Month all March long! Stop by the library to check out a biography or a story featuring female heroes who changed the world! See you in the library!
EBSCO Learning Express is the tool you need to prepare for the TSI and STAAR tests! Check it out!
Do you need a quiet place to work or a new book to read? The library is open from 8:00-4:30 most days. Stop by to see what we can do for you! See you in the library!
Martin Luther King once said, "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." Stop by the library to check out our displays for black history month and Valentine's Day! See you in the library!
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.
Want to be a better reader? Start by reading!
Welcome to 2026! To ring in the New Year, the library is inviting you to participate in a 5 book challenge! Stop by the library today to pick up your challenge card and start reading! Participants who read 5 books and turn in a completed card by January 31 will earn a small prize! See you in the library!
There's no better way to warm up on a cold day than by reading a good book! Stop by the library to see our display of winter-themed books! See you in the library!
Want to make an awesome handmade holiday gift? Stop by the library and check out one of our DIY books to inspire creations of your own!
Celebrate Veteran's Day all week with a library book! Come check out our display about the military and the heroes who serve! See you in the library!
With the holidays fast approaching, be sure to check out the library's collection of cookbooks! Whether you're doing the cooking or just enjoying it, you are sure to discover some tasty morsels within the pages! Come check out the books in person or on Destiny Discover by clicking on your Lubbock ISD Links then Destiny Library! See you in the library!
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
The library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Stop by to view our display of books by Hispanic authors or about Hispanic culture!
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
We're celebrating Monterey High School for an outstanding 2025 TEA Accountability Rating!
The dedication of the entire Monterey High School staff earned an overall rating of "B" with a scaled score of 88. They didn't just meet expectations; they exceeded them by earning all seven Distinction Designations!
Lubbock ISD leadership members were excited to visit yesterday to celebrate this incredible staff and deliver some well-deserved Kurbside Treats! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to excellence! Go Plainsmen! #WeAreLubbockISD
The dedication of the entire Monterey High School staff earned an overall rating of "B" with a scaled score of 88. They didn't just meet expectations; they exceeded them by earning all seven Distinction Designations!
Lubbock ISD leadership members were excited to visit yesterday to celebrate this incredible staff and deliver some well-deserved Kurbside Treats! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to excellence! Go Plainsmen! #WeAreLubbockISD
