Message from Dr. Talbert, LISD Superintendent

We are looking forward to a great new school year. The motto for Lorena ISD is “A Tradition of Excellence,” and our intention is to continue that tradition!

I consider it a privilege to serve as superintendent for the students in this extraordinary school district and to be part of such a supportive community. This year in Lorena schools we are continuing our quest for greatness. Our theme for this year is Teaming up for Greatness, and we will count on each person contributing to our team’s success. A team is defined as a group of people working together to achieve a goal. There are so many roles necessary for a team to function and perform to their fullest ability – the players, the coaches, the referees, the team managers, the fans, and MORE! We will focus on getting all of those involved (parents, community members, teachers, support staff and administrators) on the same page of the playbook so we can achieve our goal: VICTORY – SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Working together we can reach our goals! We appreciate your commitment to our school’s continued success!

Dr. Sandra Talbert

LISD Superintendent

Back to School Bash

The annual Lorena ISD Back to School Bash will take place August 23rd at Leopard Field! Food,  activities, and fun for the entire family will be available! 

• Booths open at 5:30 pm
• Meet the Leopards @ 7:00 pm
• Kindergarten/Senior Walk - Passing the Torch

Come join us as we kick-off a new school year with style! 

2011 Parent Survey

Lorena ISD is currently conducting end-of-year parent surveys.  We want to ensure that we are meeting the needs of every student on each campus.  Parent feedback is critical to this goal.  If you are an LISD parent, please take a few minutes to complete the survey located on the district website:  http://www.lorenaisd.net/.  Look for the 2011 Parent Survey Link located at the bottom of the home page.  Thank you so much for helping make Lorena ISD great!

GT Program Announcement

Nominations of students in grades 1-7 are now being accepted for testing for the Gifted and Talented (CE) Program at Lorena Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools.  Parents or other interested adults may pick up nomination packets at the school offices. All paperwork should be turned back into the office no later than Monday, May 16^th.  Testing will occur during the week of May 16-20.  Students are served at Primary and Elementary each day during their Greater Academic Progress (GAP) time. Students in Middle School are served in advanced reading or math classes, while curriculum is differentiated in Science and Social Studies.  If you have questions about the program, please contact the school counselor on each campus or Cheri Borchardt, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Administration Building.

FFA Students Win Honors at District Banquet

Monday afternoon, the FFA Waco District banquet was held in Bosqueville.  At this event, several Lorena ISD students were honored. 

Kallie Bryant won the district Soil Stewardship public speaking contest.

Brett Hendrix won the Talent contest.

Brett Hendrix was elected to serve as a district officer for 2011-2012.

Jon Williams placed 4^th in Junior Prepared Public Speaking.

Good luck to Kallie & Brett as they advance to Area!

Chelsea Taft, FFA Advisor