2016-17 School Calendar Options

LISD is considering the following three options for school calendars for the 2016-2017 school year. You can click each hyperlink to view the full calendar, and we have provided a short summary of the major elements of each one.

If you have questions, comments or input about the calendar options listed below, please email LISD at calendarcomments@lorenaisd.net

Summary of Calendar Option 1

• School Day = 440 minutes
• Teachers begin on Friday, August 12
• Students begin on Monday, August 22
• A week off at Thanksgiving
• Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 19
• Teachers return from Christmas break on Monday, January 2
• Students return from Christmas break on Tuesday, January 3
• Students finish school year on Friday, May 26 (if no bad weather days are used)
• Teachers have 3 days staff development at the end of the year and finish school year on Thursday, June 1 (if no bad weather days are used)

Summary of Calendar Option 2

• School Day = 440 minutes
• Teachers begin on Monday, August 15
• Students begin on Monday, August 22
• A week off at Thanksgiving
• Christmas Break begins on Thursday, December 22
• Teachers return from Christmas break on Monday, January 9
• Students return from Christmas break on Tuesday, January 10
• Students finish school year on Friday, June 2 (if no bad weather days are used)
• Teachers have 2 days staff development at the end of the year and finish school year on Tuesday, June 6 (if no bad weather days are used)

Summary of Calendar Option 3

• School Day = 435 minutes
• Teachers begin on Friday, August 12
• Students begin on Monday, August 22
• A week off at Thanksgiving
• Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 19
• Teachers return from Christmas break on Monday, January 2
• Students return from Christmas break on Tuesday, January 3
• Students finish school year on Thursday, June 1 (if no bad weather days are used)
• Teachers have 1 day staff development at the end of the year and finish school year on Friday, June 2 (if no bad weather days are used)

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City of Lorena Water Notice

LISD Parents,

The school district received the attached letter from the City of Lorena regarding water quality. If you have any additional questions regarding the water, please contact the city at 254-857-4641. 

The letter states, "You do not need to use an alternative water supply." However, should you want, please feel free to send bottled water for your child to drink rather than drinking out of the school water fountain.  

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Drug Awareness for Parents Info Session

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Heroes for Schools - School Board Appreciation

Each January we take time to honor and recognize our seven dedicated school board of trustees members. These individuals work tirelessly to ensure that our school remains one of the best in the state. We thank them for their service to the students and staff of Lorena ISD.

Current board members:

Mary Timmons - President

Bruce Cresson - Vice President

William Woody - Secretary

Donny Stewart

Philip Jander

Greg Hansen

David Busch

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Notice for Candidate Filing Period

Lorena Independent School District will conduct school board of trustee elections on May 7, 2016.

The first day to file for a place on the ballot will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016. The last day to file for a place on the ballot will be Friday, February 19, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

An application for a place on the ballot is available at the Lorena ISD Administration Office at 308 N. Frontage Road, Lorena TX  76655. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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