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.
Advanced Floral Design students worked with United Market Street to create fall arrangements. With assistance, they created small and large arrangements and learned about the retail side of floral design!
Lubbock-Cooper ISD will be closed November 22-26 for Thanksgiving Break!
Can't make it to Fort Stockton, but still want to cheer on the Pirates? Watch live at https://youtube.com/c/FortStocktonISD! (Please note, this link is the ONLY link where you can watch the livestream of the game. Be aware of spam accounts requesting payment to view the game.)
Students from Central and South Elementary schools collected 1,274 pairs of socks to donate to community members in need as part of their Soctober campaign!
Please vote for the Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation in the City Bank Community Rewards program at https://www.city.bank/communityrewards/lubbock to support Pirate education, scholarships for LCISD seniors, and grants for innovative LCISD educators!
The LCHS Ag Issues team presented to members of the Lubbock-Cooper Ambassador Program at tonight's quarterly meeting! This talented group of students extensively researches topics with an impact on agriculture in order to present all viewpoints in a public forum.
East Elementary received Remo Tubano drums through a grant from the Texas Music Educators Association! Our Pirates can't wait to make music, and we are so grateful to TMEA for supporting our teachers and students!
Thanks to very special guest Josh Jung, third baseman for the Texas Rangers and former Texas Tech Red Raider, for stopping by East Elementary to read "How to Catch a Turkey" to first grade Pirates!
The Pirate Varsity Football team will face El Paso Parkland in the Area round of playoffs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 18 in Fort Stockton. Tickets are $7 adults/$5 students, available at the gate only. Good luck, Pirates!
Congratulations to LCISD Athletic Trainer Isaac Wimberly, named a TTUHSC MAT Values Hero!
A playoff game on a school night made for a late evening for the Pirate Varsity Football team, but that didn't stop them from showing up extra early to Central Elementary on Friday morning to greet Pirates and even read to a class! #lcpfamily
Congratulations to members of the Pirate Pride Band who made All-Region!
We've spent our day honoring so many special men and women!
West Elementary Pirates honored veterans with a very special musical program!
Celebrate Veterans Day at Silent Wings Museum!
