The Central Elementary Running Club had a blast at the annual Texas Tech Carol of Lights Run!
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!

