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.
Don’t forget—the Lubbock ISD transfer window is open. This is especially important for families with students moving on to middle school, as well as those who live outside the attendance zone and would like their student to attend Williams Elementary next year. Families whose students are already on an approved transfer do not need to reapply. Transfers remain valid as long as students continue to meet attendance and discipline requirements.
Log on to www.lubbockisd.org/transfer to submit your transfer request today. The transfer window is open until January 16 at 4:30.
Log on to www.lubbockisd.org/transfer to submit your transfer request today. The transfer window is open until January 16 at 4:30.
We are excited to invite our Pre-K, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade families to our Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 11th!
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
Attendance Matters! Join us as we celebrate Attendance Awareness Week by showing up every day and having a little fun along the way. Each day brings a new dress-up theme—because being at school, on time, every day is worth celebrating!
Discover the fun in learning! Join us for Math & Science Night as you and your child explore exciting games, experiments, and activities together.
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
Here is our Bell Schedule for 2025-2026
Our littlest Wildcats are almost ready to start their big adventure! Check out the Pre-K school supply list to make sure your child is all set for a fun and successful year! Supplies help us play, learn, and grow—together!
Calling all families! We're excited to welcome your child for the 2025–2026 school year! Come in and get them registered—we can't wait to see you!
We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone—Nat Williams Elementary is turning 50! Join us as we honor 50 years of learning, laughter, and lasting memories. Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming celebration!
Stop by any of our Lubbock ISD meal sites and grab a yummy meal! 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! Refer to the map for the best location! Learn more by visiting LubbockISD.org/meals
School Supply Time!
Williams families — as you start gearing up for the new school year, don’t forget to check out our 2025–2026 School Supply Lists!
Let’s get ready for a fantastic year of learning and growth at Williams! 💙🐾
#WilliamsReady #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #WildcatStrong
SAVE THE DATE!
🗓 Date: August 7th
🕕 Time: 5:00-6:30
📍 Location: Williams Elementary
We can’t wait to see you there! #WilliamsProud #OpenHouse2025 #WelcomeWildcats
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
Parents, don't forget to join us on Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30 -6:30 for our See & Sip event. We invite new pre-K and kinder parents to tour the unique layout of our campus while enjoying refreshments and meeting other families and Williams staff. We can also help you register your child(ren).
We are so grateful for Mrs. Belinda Garcia, our amazing Assistant Principal, who leads with kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication every single day. Mrs. Garcia sets high expectations for both students and staff, and she does so with a heart full of grace and a passion for helping every child succeed.
Thank you, Ms. Garcia, for being the heart of our school and for making such a meaningful impact on our campus. 💫 We are lucky to have you!
Today, we want to give a HUGE thank you to our amazing paraprofessionals at Williams Elementary! Your dedication, patience, and hard work make such a difference in the lives of our students every single day. From offering extra support in the classroom to encouraging young learners, you are truly the heart of our school! We appreciate you today and every day! Drop a 💙 in the comments to show some love for our incredible paraprofessionals!
