Keep your cool by staying Warrior Aware with the Talkington Smore for September 14-19! https://app.smore.com/n/tdnbx-talkington-warrior-weekly
Strong connections help our students thrive!
Last month we introduced Frankly, a free resource packed with simple, practical ideas to build stronger connections at home and across our school community.
Teachers are already using these strategies in the classroom, and we want every Lubbock ISD family involved. Research shows that strong family and school connections play a vital role in helping students feel supported, engaged and ready to succeed.
Haven't signed up yet? Check your inbox for your free invitation and make sure to use that specific email link to register.
#WeAreLubbockISD
Last month we introduced Frankly, a free resource packed with simple, practical ideas to build stronger connections at home and across our school community.
Teachers are already using these strategies in the classroom, and we want every Lubbock ISD family involved. Research shows that strong family and school connections play a vital role in helping students feel supported, engaged and ready to succeed.
Haven't signed up yet? Check your inbox for your free invitation and make sure to use that specific email link to register.
#WeAreLubbockISD
Vote for Communities in Schools South Plains!
We are so grateful for our partnership with Communities in Schools South Plains and all of Ms. A's hard work and support! CIS South Plains has been nominated to win the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award. However, they need your help and votes to potentially win $35,000 - $200,000 in grant funding! Please see the attached flyer to help vote and spread the word. This grant funding would help our Warriors and other students of the South Plains, so don't miss your chance to vote.
We are so grateful for our partnership with Communities in Schools South Plains and all of Ms. A's hard work and support! CIS South Plains has been nominated to win the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award. However, they need your help and votes to potentially win $35,000 - $200,000 in grant funding! Please see the attached flyer to help vote and spread the word. This grant funding would help our Warriors and other students of the South Plains, so don't miss your chance to vote.
We're swinging through September, and there's so much going on! Stay Warrior Aware with the Talkington Smore for September 8-12: https://app.smore.com/n/8xytcv-talkington-warrior-weekly
Games with Grandparents!
High School Student Council will host Games with Grandparents after school on September 15 in the cafeteria. We would love to see all of our families at this fun annual event.
Students can register their families in their grade level Google Classrooms or with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbQ4exGus2mAG7DnDj-eMuWdZMLFpllG5WGqdeA9h0MSzFHw/viewform
The event is free, but StuCo will be selling snacks.
If you have questions, please reach out to our StuCo sponsor, James.Mason@lubbockisd.org.
High School Student Council will host Games with Grandparents after school on September 15 in the cafeteria. We would love to see all of our families at this fun annual event.
Students can register their families in their grade level Google Classrooms or with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbQ4exGus2mAG7DnDj-eMuWdZMLFpllG5WGqdeA9h0MSzFHw/viewform
The event is free, but StuCo will be selling snacks.
If you have questions, please reach out to our StuCo sponsor, James.Mason@lubbockisd.org.
See you in September! Welcome in the new month with the Talkington Smore for August 31-September 4: https://app.smore.com/n/3bjw8-talkington-warrior-weekly
Join us on September 14th from 5:30-6:00 for an informational meeting about Japan Robotics Tour Summer 2028. Secure your spot for Japan by September 4th to qualify for discounted pricing and risk-free enrollment.
London Forensic Tour Summer 2027 meeting will also be September 14th from 6-6:30. Both meetings will be in Talkington Cafeteria.
Scan the two QR codes to learn more.
London Forensic Tour Summer 2027 meeting will also be September 14th from 6-6:30. Both meetings will be in Talkington Cafeteria.
Scan the two QR codes to learn more.
Save your receipts from any business on the South Plains Mall property to help Talkington win $4,000!
We are participating in the School Cents Program with South Plains Mall, competing against other schools in the Lubbock area for cash prizes!
Here's how you can help:
Anytime between now and the end of March, if you shop, eat, or see a movie on the mall property, please bring your receipt to Mrs. Couch or upload it yourself to https://www.southplainsmall.com/SchoolCents. Each dollar you spend helps us earn points in the contest.
These businesses are always worth triple points:
American Eagle / aerie
Bath & Body Works
Build-A-Bear
Champs Sports
The Cheesecake Factory
Dillard's
Foot Locker
H&M
Hollister
Journeys
Maurices
Pacsun
Pandora
Premiere Cinemas
Zumiez
Check the website to see which other stores and restaurants are participating--it changes every month. https://www.southplainsmall.com/SchoolCents
Be on the lookout for special events that earn us points, like photos with Santa and Vitalant Blood Drives!
Please help us win!
We are participating in the School Cents Program with South Plains Mall, competing against other schools in the Lubbock area for cash prizes!
Here's how you can help:
Anytime between now and the end of March, if you shop, eat, or see a movie on the mall property, please bring your receipt to Mrs. Couch or upload it yourself to https://www.southplainsmall.com/SchoolCents. Each dollar you spend helps us earn points in the contest.
These businesses are always worth triple points:
American Eagle / aerie
Bath & Body Works
Build-A-Bear
Champs Sports
The Cheesecake Factory
Dillard's
Foot Locker
H&M
Hollister
Journeys
Maurices
Pacsun
Pandora
Premiere Cinemas
Zumiez
Check the website to see which other stores and restaurants are participating--it changes every month. https://www.southplainsmall.com/SchoolCents
Be on the lookout for special events that earn us points, like photos with Santa and Vitalant Blood Drives!
Please help us win!
Because Friday, August 28 is fall Picture Day at Talkington, we are switching things around and doing full dress on Friday and jeans tomorrow! On Wednesday, August 26, wear your normal Friday jeans and a Talkington or college T-shirt, and then on Friday, August 28, wear your full dress uniform to look sharp for Picture Day!
We made it through a 5-day school week! Keep your energy strong by staying Warrior Aware with the Talkington Smore! Read about what's coming up August 24-29 and beyond: https://app.smore.com/n/a3dc0-talkington-warrior-weekly
All 6th graders and new middle schoolers have been assigned a Big Sister mentor to help them thrive at Talkington. Although the Big Sisters are checking in with their Littles each week, we have several events planned for the fall (with more to come in the spring). *If your student has not met her Big Sister, please reach out, so we can arrange that.*
If your child is a Big Sister or Little Sister, please make transportation arrangements for these dates if possible. Pick up will be in front of the school by the cafeteria.
Wednesday, August 26 from 4:15-5:00 pm (Students will learn tips for Email, Calendar, and Google Classroom)
Wednesday, September 23 from 4:15-5:30 pm (Students will be tutored by NHS members)
Tuesday, October 13 from 8:00-8:30 am (Breakfast and School Spirit lesson)
Monday, December 7 4:15-6:00 pm Winter Movie Night
At each of the after school events, student groups will sell snacks.
If you have questions, email brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
If your child is a Big Sister or Little Sister, please make transportation arrangements for these dates if possible. Pick up will be in front of the school by the cafeteria.
Wednesday, August 26 from 4:15-5:00 pm (Students will learn tips for Email, Calendar, and Google Classroom)
Wednesday, September 23 from 4:15-5:30 pm (Students will be tutored by NHS members)
Tuesday, October 13 from 8:00-8:30 am (Breakfast and School Spirit lesson)
Monday, December 7 4:15-6:00 pm Winter Movie Night
At each of the after school events, student groups will sell snacks.
If you have questions, email brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
It's almost time for our first full week of school! Rock it like a Warrior by reading the Talkington Smore for August 17-22: https://app.smore.com/n/89k6s-talkington-warrior-weekly
We know you are all proud to be Warriors. Thanks to our Legacy Club, you can now let everyone know.
Support our Legacy Club fundraiser by purchasing a yard sign!
Link to choose your design and purchase: https://forms.gle/jzAGNfEYTN54VAww8
The sale will close on Friday, September 4.
Support our Legacy Club fundraiser by purchasing a yard sign!
Link to choose your design and purchase: https://forms.gle/jzAGNfEYTN54VAww8
The sale will close on Friday, September 4.
Mark your calendars for Monday, August 24! We will have a Family Meeting from 5:30-6:30 to help you prepare for the best year ever!
It is time to sign up for the Science Fair! Students in all grade levels can participate.
Contact Mrs. Multer for more details. Packets will be available in the science hallway tonight at Open House.
Contact Mrs. Multer for more details. Packets will be available in the science hallway tonight at Open House.
REMINDER: Orientations and Open House TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 11
We cannot wait to see all of our Warriors back at school!
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:30am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
We cannot wait to see all of our Warriors back at school!
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:30am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
We're back for the 2026-27 school year and excited to see everyone on Wednesday morning! Read the August 10-15 Talkington Smore for all that and more: https://app.smore.com/n/5axzdq-talkington-warrior-weekly
Out shopping for Tax Free Weekend? Save those receipts from South Plains Mall to help Talkington raise money!
School Cents turns everyday shopping into real support for local schools. Shoppers at South Plains Mall earn points for your school every time they upload a receipt, and your school can earn a share of this year's $15,000 prize pool — with individual school awards ranging from $500 to $4,000. The program runs August 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with bonus point opportunities available all year long.
Creating an account is simple! Visit www.school-cents.com or download the App. Select Sign Up, enter your contact information, and select South Plains Mall as your Preferred Location. After your location is selected, a list of school names will automatically populate so you can pick yours. Create a password and you’re in!
The email address and password you use will work anytime you need to log in via www.school-cents.com or the App.
Every dollar spent earns points towards your school’s total. Each $1 = 5 points, plus take advantage of the Bonus Point opportunities throughout the program.
Get 2,500 bonus points automatically with your first receipt submitted!
Bonus Points: Visit SouthPlainsMall.com/SchoolCents for the most up-to-date information on Bonus Points.
For the entirety of the program, get 3X points on purchases from:
American Eagle / aerie
Bath & Body Works
Build-A-Bear
Champs Sports
The Cheesecake Factory
Dillard's
Foot Locker
H&M
Hollister
Journeys
Maurices
Pacsun
Pandora
Premiere Cinemas
Zumiez
Each month, there will be different Bonus Point Opportunities updated on the website.
In August 2026, get 2X points on purchases from: Barnes & Noble, Box Lunch, The Children’s Place, Express, Get Gussied Up and JD Sports, plus 500 points for donating to Vitalant August Drive and 2X points on ALL purchases between August 7 – 9 for Tax Free Shopping Weekend.
Help us raise money for our school!
We cannot wait to see all of our Warriors back at school!
On Tuesday, August 11, we will host orientations for our new-to-Talkington students followed by Open House.
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:00am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
On Tuesday, August 11, we will host orientations for our new-to-Talkington students followed by Open House.
Here are the details you need for this BIG day:
1. Fish Camp (high school orientation for all NEW THS students) is from 9:00am-12:00pm. Families can drop off and pick up 9th graders and other new-to-Talkington students by the front office. Students should bring a water bottle, pencil, and notebook with them. Students will get tips and tricks from Student Council leaders on how to THRIVE as a THS student. Transitioning from middle school to high school can be tough, and this event can certainly help. And it is also a fun way to connect!
Direct Fish Camp question to james.mason@lubbockisd.org.
2. Warrior Welcome (middle school orientation for 6th graders and any new-to-TMS students) is from 1:00pm-5:00pm on August 11. Please have your child eat lunch before arriving as will not serve lunch at the event. This orientation is for students, so families are welcome to drop off students in the circle drive/bus ramp by the front office by 1:00pm and then return between 5:00-5:30pm for Open House (enter door 8 by the auditorium; we will reunite families in the auditorium). Students will learn all about the Warrior Way, make connections with new classmates, get comfortable in the school, and have a blast doing a scavenger hunt.
--What to bring for Warrior Welcome: A small bag/backpack, a water bottle, a snack (if your child will need one before Open House), and a pencil and notebook to take notes over the things she learns
Direct questions about Warrior Welcome to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
OPEN HOUSE for ALL TALKINGTON STUDENTS from 5:30-7:00 pm on August 11 (same day as orientations)
Middle school and high school Open House will be combined this year. Everyone will enter door 8 and begin in the auditorium for a meeting with our administrators. They will release families to follow their schedules and meet the teachers.
Students will be able to access their schedules in the gradebook system for Open House, but we will have printed schedules for anyone who cannot access it on their devices.
Families do not need to bring their school supplies to Open House.
Please visit the cafeteria to join our PTSA and pick up/order Talkington merchandise!
ATC/AgriSTEM classes and organizations will also have booths/tables in the cafeteria.
No schedule changes will be made the first week of school unless there is an urgent situation (assigned to the wrong grade level or missing a class period). We will explain how to request schedule changes later in the week.
Direct Open House questions to owen.rust@lubbockisd.org.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
We're a week out from the first day of school on August 12! If you have not registered your student for 2026-27 in Frontline, please do so as soon as possible at https://www.lubbockisd.org/o/lisd/page/registration
