Lubbock-Cooper ISD will be closed March 14-18 for Spring Break!
Congratulations to LBMS educator Kyle Gosline, latest LCISD recipient of the Mrs. Baird's Teachers on the Rise award! He was nominated by student Jayton Casarez because he's a stand-out teacher who cares about helping students!
The fifth grade pod at Central Elementary is out of this world! 🚀🚀🚀
Join the LBMS Theatre and Choir for a night of family fun as they present Shrek The Musical JR. April 8-9! Purchase tickets at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing?eid=19832&qr=true
This month's Teacher Spotlight is LBMS educator Jasmine Portillo!
"When students leave my classroom, I want them to leave with a sense of security, and to know that they can always come back to me and confide...they'll always have a safe space here with me in my classroom."
https://youtu.be/SQVbgqPzrNo
On March 2, 1836, Texas settlers adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence, citing public education as a primary motivation.
"It is an axiom in political science, that unless a people are educated and enlightened, it is idle to expect the continuance of civil liberty, or the capacity for self government."
It's a great day to celebrate the early Texans who valued independence and education, and paved the way for our beautiful, strong state to thrive!
Congratulations to the LCHS DECA students who competed in the State Career Development Conference in Houston! We are so proud of these Pirates!
Third graders at West Elementary are working on fractional parts!
You are invited to MEET THE PIRATES, the baseball and softball edition! Join us on March 9 at First United Park for an evening of family fun!
Mrs. Schaef's LCHS A&P classes visited Blue Sky Orthodontics last week to learn more about anatomy career options!
Congratulations to members of the Pirate Pride Band on their success at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition!
Thanks to our friends at Mrs. Baird's and student nominator Avery Monden for presenting LCMS' Brian Cole with the Mrs. Baird's Teachers on the Rise Award! Mr. Cole is an exceptional educator with a passion for music and students, and we are so proud to call him a Pirate!
In the inaugural year of the Lubbock-Cooper Wrestling program, Zoë Bennett has won a bronze medal at STATE! We are so proud of Zoe and the accomplishments of this brand new team!
The Lady Pirates are at it again! Congratulations to our Area Champs!
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Tickets are available NOW for Randy Rogers Band with Kevin Fowler and special guest Ross Cooper on Saturday, May 7 at Cook's Garage! Presented by the Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation and First United Bank, the concert is the premier fundraising event supporting scholarships for graduating Lubbock-Cooper seniors and innovative grants for Lubbock-Cooper educators! Visit https://url.lcisd.net/lceftickets to purchase your tickets today!
A very limited number of tables remain available for purchase. If you are interested in a table sponsorship, please email lubbockcooperfoundation@gmail.com!
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2022, the Lubbock-Cooper ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name the district's second comprehensive high school Lubbock-Cooper Liberty High School. The Board also unanimously designated Patriots as the new school's mascot, and red and navy as the school colors.
"This is a historic and exciting decision for our school district," said LCISD Superintendent Keith Bryant. "The name Liberty is fitting for our school culture, which focuses on community, family, pride, and patriotism."
LCISD is currently home to nine campuses: five elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, and one alternative high school. In May 2021, the district's community voted in favor of an unprecedented $420 million bond to fund the construction of three campuses, among several other projects. The first of these campuses, Lubbock-Cooper Liberty High School, is set to open in fall 2023.
The LCISD Board of Trustees has spent the past three years conducting research on the impact and necessity of a second high school. In addition to several visits to school districts with two comprehensive high schools, board members gathered input from district stakeholders, including hundreds of students and numerous parent and guardian groups.
"We wanted to ensure that we made the decision that best serves our community," said LCISD Board of Trustees President Paul Ehlers. "The determination to open a second high school was not taken lightly. Just as important is the representation of the school; the school name, mascot, and colors are very important to our community. Some of our most treasured values include service to community and country, pride in our district, state, and nation, and gratitude for the men and women who protect our freedom."
Ehlers explained that, in addition to reinforcing district core values of pride and service to country, the high school name, mascot, and common color of red allows the district to retain its widely recognized logo, the red LCP.
"Our logo has become synonymous with excellence and trust. It is a reminder that we are a united community with the common goal of doing what is best for kids," said Ehlers. "No matter what Lubbock-Cooper campus they are on or building they are in, our stakeholders can spot the LCP and know they are home."
Bryant expressed a similar sentiment, and excitement for the construction and branding of the new campus.
"We are the Pirates, we are the Patriots, and, above all, we are the people of Lubbock-Cooper ISD," said Bryant. "We are excited to continue building the future one student at a time, on our existing campuses and at Lubbock-Cooper Liberty High School."
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Great food for a great cause! Eat at Panda Express tomorrow to benefit the Lubbock-Cooper Orchestra Program!
Congratulations to LCHS UIL Film Contest competitors whose entry, "The Emissary" was ranked 9th among all Texas 5A and 6A schools!
The Lady Pirate Basketball team will face EP Burges in the Area Championship at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 18 at Fort Stockton High School! If you can't make the trip, watch online at https://m.youtube.com/c/FortStocktonISD. Good luck, Lady Pirates!
The Pirate Basketball team will face Amarillo in the Bi-District Championship at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22 at Dimmitt High School. If you can't make the game, watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/c/LCISDAthletics! Good luck, Pirates!