LCMS NJHS is participating in the U Can Share food drive, donating over 6,000 meals so far (their original goal was 1,000)! Way to go, Pirates!
Have no fear, the elves are here! Elves have been making their arrival all over the district. This crew is keeping an eye on West Elementary!
It's a beautiful morning in Pirate Nation!
Friday's State Semi-Final game will be broadcast on the WFAA station out of Dallas. The game will be streamed online at https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/state-semis-wfaa-to-broadcast-south-oak-cliff-vs-lubbock-cooper/287-7d82b685-7f20-4a23-a64a-4b12f2651729.
Santa Claus gets all the credit, but the elves are behind the scenes making it all happen! North Elementary elves are awfully busy, just check out these job descriptions!
Central Elementary Pirate Charles Cypert has a packed schedule serving as campus Principal for the Day! Since Mr. Cypert has it covered, we're wondering what Mr. Cox is going to do with his day off!
The LCISD Transportation Department is "Stuffing the Bus" with items for campus Pirate Pantries! Stop by Rosa's Cafe (13011 Indiana Avenue) with your donations this Saturday, December 11!
The Pirate Varsity Football team will face South Oak Cliff in the State Semi-Final round at 7:30pm on Friday, December 10 at Abilene's Shotwell Stadium. We are the visiting team. Tickets are $6/$3 online (https://www.vancoevents.com/us/book/sessions?eid=17418) and $8 at the gate. Parking is $5. Good luck, Pirates!
West Elementary Student Council worked hard last week preparing Christmas food boxes for South Plains Food Bank!
New Hope Academy Pirates are enjoying a festive Hot Cocoa Bar each Friday throughout the month of December!
Can't make it to Abilene, but don't want to miss tonight's big game? Catch the broadcast on KJTV News Now, or watch the livestream on KCBD.com, the KCBD News app, and Fox34.com. Kickoff is at 7:00 p.m. LET'S GO, PIRATES!
Learning is sweet! West Elementary Pirates are creating gumdrop shapes!
**JUDGES NEEDED**
DECA is a high school and college organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management around the globe. This year, the DECA district competition will take place at Region 17 in Lubbock on January 20, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
There is a wide variety of judging opportunities covering a large number of professions. The students compete in role play situations and write and present business papers.
If you are interested in judging or know someone that might be interested, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVc7S0INDSd56YxA3dvrhHVVakbGvwTAay4aa66TQxFKktdA/viewform
For more information please contact bwright@lcisd.net.
Voting is open in the City Bank Community Rewards program! Please vote for the Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation in the Education & Youth Services category at https://www.city.bank/communityrewards/lubbock to support Pirate education, scholarships for LCISD seniors, and grants for innovative LCISD educators!
You are invited to Meet the Pirates featuring the LCHS Mens Soccer team at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7 at the soccer field at First United Park!
LBMS NJHS officers presented campus custodial staff with special notes and gift cards thanking them for their dedication to making sure the school is a beautiful place to learn! We are so grateful for the "behind the scenes" employees who make LCISD such a special district!
It's Happy Who Day at West Elementary, an annual campus Christmas tradition! Staff members are dressed as Whos, it's SNOWING, and special guest the Grinch has even made an appearance!
The Pirate Varsity Football team will face WF Rider at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3 at Abilene Christian University! We are the home team. Tickets are available at https://mm1.glitnirticketing.com/mmticket/web/ev_list.php?event_list_id=31. The game will be broadcast locally on KJTV News Now. Good luck, Pirates!
Lubbock-Cooper Fine Arts organizations invite you to the first ever Treasure Hunt Through the Arts! Each elementary campus, both middle schools, and LCHS will be showcasing more than 300 pieces of visual art, dance, theatre, vocal performance, and instrumental groups! Join us!
Lubbock-Cooper ISD announced Wednesday that student teachers enrolled in Texas Tech University's TechTeach program who complete their residency in the district have the opportunity to receive $20,000 to cover living expenses during their residency year.
The funds are provided by the Texas COVID Learning Acceleration Supports (TCLAS) Program grant received by LCISD for the purpose of developing strong educator pipelines between the school district and local universities. The three-year grant will benefit student teachers through the 2023-24 school year.
"We at Lubbock-Cooper consider teachers to be our most valuable resource," said Deputy Superintendent Dr. Macy Satterwhite. "These are the individuals we entrust with our children. They are the boots on the ground, in the classrooms day in and day out, and the success of our school district is the direct result of the love and tireless efforts of our teachers."
Dr. Satterwhite went on to explain that historically, student teachers receive no pay during their residency year, and are often unable to hold outside jobs. "Teaching is so rewarding, and sometimes very taxing," said Satterwhite. "It requires such dedication and sacrifice from an individual, mentally, physically, emotionally, and - during the residency year - financially."
The district hopes that by providing funding to help cover living expenses, individuals interested in the teaching profession will have the financial security and desire to pursue a career in education. This is also a way for the district to recruit many high quality candidates who wish to remain in the Lubbock area.
To qualify for the full funding amount, student teachers must complete their teacher certification program through Texas Tech University. Student teachers may also be asked to perform additional duties relating to their residency, including tutoring services. Student teachers who are hired by the district following their residency year will also be eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Mentor teachers, veteran educators who partner with the district to welcome student teachers into their classrooms, will also receive an annual stipend of $2,000 through the grant.
