Ramirez Elementary School

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

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.

Safety is our top priority, and we salute our amazing bus drivers who get our students to and from school safely every day. Let's all remember to practice safe driving around school buses this week and throughout the year!

Our school nutrition services team fuels student success one healthy meal at a time! We appreciate their commitment to providing delicious and nutritious options for all Lubbock ISD students.

Thank you to the dedicated coaches across Lubbock ISD who teach teamwork, discipline, and valuable life lessons. Your leadership goes far beyond the field, court and classroom, making a difference in our student's lives!

Today and every day, we celebrate the passionate and inspiring educators of Lubbock ISD! Their commitment shapes the minds and futures of our students and we're profoundly grateful for their impact.

Today is all about the teams that keep our halls and classrooms safe! Thank you of our incredible custodial staff for their tireless work and dedication to making Lubbock ISD a wonderful place to learn.

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

Happy first day of fall! Today marks the autumnal equinox, resulting in almost equal amounts of daylight and darkness. Comment your favorite part of the fall season below! #WeAreLubbockISD

We are celebrating National Arts in Education Week! The arts are essential to a well-rounded education helping students develop creativity, critical thinking, and confidence. Join us in advocating for arts programs in our schools and celebrating the incredible work of our students and teachers! #WeAreLubbockISD

Thank you to Ramirez's own First Responder: Officer Evans!

Today marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th tragedy. We remember the men and women who lost their lives and the brave servicemen and women who saved countless lives. #WeAreLubbockISD

Today is International Literacy Day. This day recognizes the critical importance of literacy, and that starts right here, in our school! Share what you're reading in the comments below! Let's build a stronger, more literate community, one page at a time. #WeAreLubbockISD

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.
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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

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

Happy Speech-Language Pathologist Appreciation Day! Today we recognize the incredible SLPs across our district who help students find their voices. Thank you for the life-changing work you do! #WeAreLubbockISD

This Police Appreciation Week, we honor the dedicated officers who keep our schools and communities safe. Than you for your service, protection and partnership in creating a secure environment for our students and staff! #WeAreLubbockISD