Education Matters April 1 2022
by Education Matters
Posted on April 1, 2022
To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD:
We are down to 33 days of school this year! There are lots of activities on the horizon as we prepare to finish the 21-22 school year out on a positive note. Our students in grades 3-11 will begin STAAR testing in April and May in the following subjects: English, Math, History and Science. Please visit with your child(ren) about the importance of testing and giving their BEST effort on each of these exams. If you have any questions regarding state testing, please feel free to contact your child’s principal.
The Board of Trustees approved the Order for calling a Bond Election in May of this year. The actual election date is May 7, 2022 and polls will open at 7:00 am and close at 7:00 pm. Early voting will begin on Monday, April 25 at the City of Littlefield, 301 XIT Drive, Littlefield, Texas and will run through Tuesday, May 3 during normal business hours of 8-5 with extended voting hours on Monday, April 25 and 26 from 7-7. Please feel free to contact Jessica Longoria at central office if you have any questions. You can find all the information regarding the Bond Election, etc. on our school website at www.lfdisd.org. This is a reminder that everyone who is 65 years of age and older, your taxes will not be affected due to the fact your taxes are frozen. I encourage each of you to explore our school website and read the information regarding our bond election. If you have questions, please call 385-4150.
In regards to the bond election, there is some inaccurate information floating around on social media.
First of all, the proposed bond election is for $ 41.5 million dollars and will be used for the following items: A New High School Building, A New Career & Technical Education Center, Renovation/Addition to Existing High School for Conversion to Junior High School, Elementary School “Maker-Space” & Library Improvements, and Primary School “Maker-Space” & Library Improvements. This is what each voter will be voting on May 7, 2022. As you can see, there is nothing regarding new athletic facilities with the exception of moving our current softball field out next to the baseball field. The purpose of moving the softball field out to the athletic complex is to have an area to build a high school. This makes more sense than purchasing land and having to prep the area (plumbing, electrical, water lines, parking, etc.) prior to building a new school. We had originally looked at some land across from the administration building, but decided against that idea. With that being said, we will have another community wide meeting on Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 PM in the Junior High School Auditorium. This will be a Question/Answer session and there will be a representative from Parkhill Architect along with Vince Vialle from Personalized School Finance in attendance. I encourage YOU to attend the meeting and learn about the upcoming election!
Congratulations to the Littlefield High School Academic Decathlon team who competed in Temple, Texas at the State Academic Challenge Scholarship Contest on February 27. Forty-two teams from high schools across the state of Texas competed in two divisions in the State competition sponsored by Texas Association of Community Schools. Littlefield High School team consisted of: Team Q: Maribel Rios, Andrew Martinez, and Ian Cozart; Team I: Kamryn Meiwes, Rico Ramon, and Tyrell Norman; Alternates: Taryn Golden and Drake Duran. Kudos to their sponsors: Cory and Charissa Golden. You are appreciated!
Congratulations to our students who competed at the District UIL Academic contest in Denver City, Texas. The following students are advancing to Regional. They are: Jacob Turpen – Editorial and News Writing, Maribel Rios – Informative Speaking and LD Debate, Danielle Zapata – Persuasive Speaking, Cadence Sanchez – Persuasive Speaking, Azazail Melendez – Poetry, and Victoria Rogue – Prose. Kudos to their coaches: Kerri Isbell and Chrissy Bass! You are appreciated!
The Junior High School inducted new members to the National Honor Society on Thursday, February 24. Congratulations to the 8th grade students who are current members: Dawson Adkins, Elizabeth Brantley, Payton Bussanmus, Tyson Carr – President, Nathan Casteneda, Noah Casteneda, Caleb Caudillo, Alexaundrea Dalton, Ammarie Galan, Addesyn Garcia, Sophie Garcia, Iris Hernandez – Treasurer, Raylee Morrow, Kevin Nachak, Joshua Parker, Jose-Mando Payan, Jordan Randle, Bryndle Ray, Althea Reyna, Lyric Rios – Vice-President, Matthew Rios, Damon Salazar – Parliamentarian, Kamila Silveira, and Brittni Wright – Secretary.
Congratulations to the 7th grade students who were inducted: Brianna Aleman, Amanda Alvarado, Jayden Barrio, Avaley Campbell, Alexis Garza, Rhealee Golden, Boston Haltom, Ky Hays, Arlando Lewis, Mikeyla Lopez, Maggie McNeese, Jessie Ortiz, Cobi Saldana, and Christopher Weaver.
The ceremony was outstanding! Pete Christy from News Channel 11 was our guest speaker and provided a great motivational speech that inspired everyone in attendance. A special “Thank You” to our NHS sponsors: Kathy Clark and Druanne Honeycutt. You are appreciated!
Congratulations to our Junior High Maroon Band which is made up of 7th and 8th grade students who earned a 1st Division in both Concert and Sightreading on March 9 in Frenship. Band members are: Kenneth Amalla, Ethan Bowling, Ramiro Candelario, Noah Casteneda, Tyler Cristan, Ally Dalton, Ariel Delafuente, Arianna Dewbre, Brianna Garcia, Tailyn Gomez, JJ Gonzales, Meah Gonzales, Fatima Hernandez, Mekayla Hernandez, Thomas Jasso, Mia Marquez, Natalie Mata, Tayte Miller, Diego Morfin, Ali Portillo, Carolina Ramirez, Jonah Ramirez, Lyric Rios, Mia Rodriguez, Triston Thompson, and Noah Villaneueva. Kudos to Talitha Cook, Gina Muela and Bonnie Anderson. You are appreciated!
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Littlefield High School Varsity Cheerleaders. They are: Ale Rojas, Maddy Tarango, Madison McNeese, Mykenzie Price, Kaylee Soria, Kennadi Hanlin, Lindsay Coffman, Bryndle Ray, and Mallory Marquez – Mascot. Our cheerleading sponsors are: Trish Nelson and Charissa Golden. You are appreciated!
Congratulations to tour 2022-2023 Littlefield High School JV Cheerleaders. They are: Haylee Casas, Brianna Martinez, Cali Saldana, Cassidy Pinon, Tie’Ajae Chambers, Iris Hernandez, Makinzi Tyler, and Yazmin Longoria.
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Littlefield Junior High School Cheerleaders. They are: Cobi Saldana, Aleigha Camargo, Nevaeh Lopez, Jaelyn Tijerina, Madison Williams, Piper Carr, Kaelyn Salazar, and Isaihla Garza. Our cheerleading sponsors are: Lili Garza, Macie Robinson and Lauren Camacho. You are appreciated!
If you have any questions, please feel free to stop by the office or call 385-4150.
PROUD TO BE A WILDCAT!
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