It's that time of year - HOMECOMING 2025!
This year's theme is HOCO: MISSION POSSIBLE! It's all about TOP SECRET, Spies, Secret Agent-type shenanigans. You'll want to be part of our interactive mystery, so be prepared!
Oct 6-10 HOCO Dress Up Days **Note: All costumes must be appropriate for a school setting and cover the parts of the body that uniforms cover.
Monday: Super Spy - Dress as your favorite spy/detective
Tuesday: Hero vs. Villain - Are you the culprit, or will you save the day?
Wednesday: "Double" Agent - Twin with your friend
Thursday: Master of Disguise - "Wait...who are you?"
Friday: MISSION Complete - Super Spirit Day! Deck out in your purple, black, and white, and find out the outcome of the Homecoming Mystery!
Friday, Oct 10
Homecoming High School Pep Rally - 3:00
Saturday, Oct 11 - Homecoming!
Tailgate 10:15am - 11:15 - Join us for the cookout, games, music, temporary tattoos, and face painting!
HOCO Concession Stand - Opens beginning at 10:45am We will have both cash and digital payment options
JV A&B will play simultaneously, beginning at 11:00am
Presentation of HOMECOMING COURT and crowning of HOMECOMING QUEEN will be directly after JV games
Varsity HOMECOMING Game begins at 12:00 noon!
We're super excited about Homecoming this year and hope you are, too! Middle school and high school students are all welcome to participate!
Reach out to Jenny Cardelli at jenny.cardelli@lubbockisd.org to purchase mums or with questions about the events of HOCO week! 💜💜💜
Don't get scared by being unaware as we enter spooky season this week! Stay in the know about all things Talkington with our first Smore for the start of October: https://secure.smore.com/n/pvufa-talkington-warrior-weekly
The Lady Warriors were led by Ia'Kah Burgess with 8 kills, while Mabel Roller had 6. Ava Ortiz had 12 assists and Aly Sifuentes had 10 digs.
JV A and JV B also swept for a great afternoon in Tulia.
#TSYWLVolleyball
London in Summer 2027!
A reminder today is the last day you’ll receive a $200 discount for enrolling. As a reminder, EF also offers risk-free enrollment, which gives you the flexibility to cancel within 7 days for a full refund, just in case your plans change. You can lock in your spot with only $95!
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2965788RF
To learn more about EF Educational Tours, our trusted travel partner, you can check out their website. It covers everything from payment plans to what’s included to their approach to safety. Once you enroll, you'll also get access to your personal fundraising page and can apply for EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship.
Have additional questions? Email me directly, check out EF’s website, or contact EF’s Traveler Support Team:
💬 Live chat: https://www.eftours.com/contact-us
📞 Call: 800-665-5364
🖥 https://www.eftours.com
Looking forward to an incredible trip of lifetime with our families and students!
Much Love,
Dr. Longoria
As part of LISDs commitment to ensuring every voice is heard, a district-wide vision survey is being collected from all campus stakeholders, including students.
Your meaningful input is requested:
🗣 LISD Vision Survey – Your Voice Matters!
PTSA Invitation:
Have you joined our amazing PTSA yet?
There is still time to join and support our fabulous teachers through the work of the PTSA.
✅ What You Can Do:
Scan the QR code to access the LISD Vision Survey.
Scan the QR code and join the PTSA to get involved and support our school community.
Have a fabulous three day weekend!
Much Love,
Dr. Longoria
📍 Talkington Center for Visual & Performing Arts
🗓️ [Insert Date Here]
🎟️ Tickets available via the QR code on the flyer!
This special event is open to all students, staff, and families, and promises to be a night to remember. 🌟 For elite seating or more details, please contact Dr. Atul, Dr. Krams, or Dr. Misra directly.
Proudly sponsored by:
🎼 Texas Tech University School of Music
🎓 Texas Tech University Graduate School
…and more!
Check out the flyer for full details. We’re so excited to host this event — and I truly hope to see you there!
Enjoy your three-day weekend, families!
Much love,
Dr. Longoria ❤️
It is time for seniors and their families to prepare for the Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA). Although the 2026-2027 FAFSA won't officially open until October 1, applicants and their parent need an FSA ID before the app opens. Create yours here: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
(Be sure to VERIFY your phone number and email address. It is very difficult to get in later without doing that.)
Here's a step by step video explaining how to create the FSA ID: https://youtu.be/iTb7hMVtzco?feature=shared
FAFSA is dependent on your taxes from 2024 (filed spring 2025). Students who filed and their parents may need access to their tax documents and their current asset information to complete the online form in October
More details on how to apply for FAFSA (a graduation requirement in Texas, so so eligible seniors must file) and CSS Profile (for those who need it) will come to seniors in the next few weeks. If you need help completing it, reach out to brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.
Enrollment is now open!
There are spots available, and you can lock in with only $95. Plus, enroll by September 26th and you’ll receive a $200 discount. As a reminder, EF also offers risk-free enrollment, which gives you the flexibility to cancel within 7 days for a full refund, just in case your plans change.
Enroll now and check out the trip details here: www.eftours.com/2965788RF
Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-served!
To learn more about EF Educational Tours, our trusted travel partner, you can check out their website. It covers everything from payment plans to what’s included to their approach to safety. Once you enroll, you'll also get access to your personal fundraising page and can apply for EF’s Global Citizen Scholarship.
Have additional questions? Email me directly, check out EF’s website, or contact EF’s Traveler Support Team:
💬 Live chat: https://www.eftours.com/contact-us
📞 Call: 800-665-5364
🖥 https://www.eftours.com
If your student has friends who are interested but haven’t signed up yet, feel free to pass this message along to their families.
Looking forward to an incredible trip!
Much Love, Dr. Longoria
All students in grades 6-11 will wear their regular uniforms (Tuesday or Wednesday dress, either is fine). You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTNHZX22. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Students can also bring the order form and payment with them to picture day tomorrow. They will turn in the money to the photographers.
Seniors will take cap and gown photos. An order link will be sent later with a proof. They need to wear black, gray, or white tops that will not clash with the robe for the photo. They will wear their regular uniform after they take their photos.
Meeting for Seniors: September 26th @ 1:20pm (auditorium) 6th period start
Meeting for Juniors: September 26th @ 1:50pm (auditorium) 6th period middle
Size & Orders - Letter Jackets: September 26th @ 1:20-3:00pm (auditorium foyer) 6th-7th periods
COMING SOON: Orders for Juniors/Seniors regalia and class jewelry: October 8th @ 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Families welcome to come help place the order)
If you have any questions, please visit westtexasgrad.com for details.
We would love to see all of our students and their families for the entire evening!
September 15 Events
3:30-4:30: College Fair (Fine Arts wing--enter door 8)
4:45-5:45: College Bound Family Meeting (cafeteria--enter door 2)
5:45-6:00: Letter Jacket Info Meeting (cafeteria--enter door 2)
6:00-6:30: London 2027 Trip Launch (cafeteria--enter door 2)
If Mr. Butler has ever been your teacher or your child's teacher, you know how absolutely incredible he is. Please join us in congratulating him!
Are you interested in learning how to order a letter jacket for your student? We’ve got you covered!
Join us on September 15th at 5:45 PM in the cafeteria for an informative session with Tamara Rose representing Herff Jones. She’ll be on site to walk you through the ordering process and answer any questions you may have.
This session is scheduled right after the College Fair and just before the London 2027 Informational Meeting, so it’s the perfect time to stop by and get all the details.
We hope to see you there!
