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.
A big thank you to everyone who attended our meeting about the upcoming trip to STEM Discovery: London in Summer 2027!
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
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
Students will take their yearbook photos tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23.
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.
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.
This Friday, West Texas Grad reps will be here for letterman jackets fittings for students ordering them; to give out information about class rings and other jewelry to juniors; and to share information on caps, gowns, senior regalia, and class jewelry to seniors.
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.
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.
Fall into autumn with Warrior awareness! We're up to lots of great things at Talkington this first full week of the new season: https://secure.smore.com/n/nsbxh-talkington-warrior-weekly
The last week of summer is staying hot with a flurry of awesome extracurriculars at Talkington! Check out the great stuff in our latest Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/06z14-talkington-warrior-weekly
Monday is a BIG DAY here at Talkington. We have opportunities upon opportunities!
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)
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)
We are thrilled to share that the amazing Mr. Corey Butler is the winner of the 2025 Texas Lawyers Auxiliary Teacher of the Year Award. This award honors public or private high school or middle school teachers who have made a contribution in the area of law-related education; helped students gain an understanding of the law and their rights and responsibilities; and increased communication between students, educators, and those in the legal profession. Through his law class, Mock Trial, Teen Court, and government classes, Mr. Butler has certainly exceeded expectations in all of these areas--a perfect choice for this prestigious award.
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!
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!
📣 Attention High School Parents! 📣
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!
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!
Our awesome students and parents showed their appreciation for first responders today by making gift baskets and thank-you cards, which will be delivered on 9/11! A special thanks to the firefighters, who let students see the inner workings of a fire truck!
ONE WEEK UNTIL THE TALKINGTON COLLEGE FAIR!
We cannot wait to host 35+ college representatives at the Talkington TACRAO College Fair on Monday, September 15 from 3:30-4:30. Parents/family members who plan to attend, please pre-register for your visitors' badges here: https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/7230
The fair will take place in our fine arts wing, so you will enter door 8 for the event.
After the fair, all students and families can join us in the cafeteria for college planning with our College Success Advisor, Mrs. Couch, from 4:45-6:00 pm. Students are encouraged to bring their Chromebooks to the College Bound Family Meeting, if possible.
If you have any questions about this event, email Brandi.Couch@lubbockisd.org.
We cannot wait to host 35+ college representatives at the Talkington TACRAO College Fair on Monday, September 15 from 3:30-4:30. Parents/family members who plan to attend, please pre-register for your visitors' badges here: https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/7230
The fair will take place in our fine arts wing, so you will enter door 8 for the event.
After the fair, all students and families can join us in the cafeteria for college planning with our College Success Advisor, Mrs. Couch, from 4:45-6:00 pm. Students are encouraged to bring their Chromebooks to the College Bound Family Meeting, if possible.
If you have any questions about this event, email Brandi.Couch@lubbockisd.org.
We're full steam through September, guided by Warrior awareness! Check out all the amazing things happening at Talkington between September 7 and 13: https://secure.smore.com/n/ekp8m-talkington-warrior-weekly
Sisters Mariah Mack (class of 2023) and Makayla Mack (class of 2025) are now attending Prairie View A&M University together. We could not love this first day photo more! We love to see them reunited as they get their education at a fabulous HBCU--the second oldest school of higher learning in our state! The campus is beautiful, and the spirit and academics are incredible.
Mariah and Makayla are off to a strong start this fall, and we can't wait to hear more about how they are leading and learning at PVAMU. The transition from Talkington to this small college campus has worked well, and they are doing great.
These two both left a legacy of excellence here at Talkington, and we know they will keep that going throughout college and beyond.
Way to go, Warriors!
Mariah and Makayla are off to a strong start this fall, and we can't wait to hear more about how they are leading and learning at PVAMU. The transition from Talkington to this small college campus has worked well, and they are doing great.
These two both left a legacy of excellence here at Talkington, and we know they will keep that going throughout college and beyond.
Way to go, Warriors!
Our seniors need your help. For their Incubator projects, several groups want to create an app for their start-up businesses. We would greatly appreciate guidance from someone with experience in this area. If you can help, please contact our Incubator teachers. Please share this post with anyone you know who may be able to assist.
JOIN THE YWPN STEAM CHALLENGE!
All Talkington Warriors are eligible to compete in the challenge! Teams of 3-4 students could have the chance to represent Talkington at the YWPN STEM Challenge in Dallas! There will be a short student interest meeting this week in Mrs. Doyal's room (room 117) on Thursday after school from 4:10-4:25 and Friday before school from 7:45-8:00 (they will have the same information, so come to whichever works best for your schedule). For more information, see Mrs. Doyal or Mrs. Sanders.
Last year, Talkington swept both the middle school and high school categories. Let's continue that greatness! We loved seeing the students opening their amazing prizes!
All Talkington Warriors are eligible to compete in the challenge! Teams of 3-4 students could have the chance to represent Talkington at the YWPN STEM Challenge in Dallas! There will be a short student interest meeting this week in Mrs. Doyal's room (room 117) on Thursday after school from 4:10-4:25 and Friday before school from 7:45-8:00 (they will have the same information, so come to whichever works best for your schedule). For more information, see Mrs. Doyal or Mrs. Sanders.
Last year, Talkington swept both the middle school and high school categories. Let's continue that greatness! We loved seeing the students opening their amazing prizes!
Have a great first semester at Princeton, Amarachi!
It should not surprise you to hear that class of 2025 graduate Amarachi Uche-Eboh is already getting involved in leadership on her college campus within her first week. She was accepted into Princeton's Student Government, specifically the Sustainability Committee. She was also spotted on the Princeton social media page in their opening exercises (photo above).
We know she will continue the incredible success she had as a Warrior in her new home in New Jersey. With Ivy League resources at her disposal, she will have even more ability to research solutions that change the world.
Amarachi, you amaze us all. Keep that Warrior spirit going! We can't wait to see what you do next.
It should not surprise you to hear that class of 2025 graduate Amarachi Uche-Eboh is already getting involved in leadership on her college campus within her first week. She was accepted into Princeton's Student Government, specifically the Sustainability Committee. She was also spotted on the Princeton social media page in their opening exercises (photo above).
We know she will continue the incredible success she had as a Warrior in her new home in New Jersey. With Ivy League resources at her disposal, she will have even more ability to research solutions that change the world.
Amarachi, you amaze us all. Keep that Warrior spirit going! We can't wait to see what you do next.
Dear families,
We’re thrilled to share that we’re heading on the STEM Discovery: London Tour in Summer 2027, and we would love for your student to join us! From code breaking to criminal investigations, London is the place for inquiring minds and problem solvers.
This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. I’ll be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting. This trip is for Summer 2027, allowing for payments to be divided over 20 months! Meeting details:
📅 Date: September 15
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Talkington Cafeteria
👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/v2macth
In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.
With excitement,
Dr. Longoria
Here are the final results of the butter experiment in Mrs. Smith's class. What a fun project!
Step into September with Warrior awareness by reading our awesome Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/76tbf-talkington-warrior-weekly
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.
#WeAreLubbockISD
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.
#WeAreLubbockISD
