La Porte ISD Insider - Fall 2023

FALL 2023

SIDER LA PORTE ISD

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANNIVERSARY GALA The La Porte Education Foundation celebrates 30 years with an Anniversary Gala

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BUILDING A LEGACY Updates and details on the 2023 Bond Projects Page 12

SCHOOL SAFETY Information on the changes and updates to Safety and Security in La Porte ISD Page 14

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Anniversary Gala Guess Who’s Turning 30?

The La Porte Education Foundation will celebrate a major milestone this year—30 years of supporting teachers in students in La Porte ISD. Since its incorporation in 1993, more than $2.7 million has been awarded to more than 2,000 teachers for innovative classroom grants that help to bring extras to classrooms such as chemistry demonstration kits, digital thermometers, and reading pens to help struggling readers.

The only celebration befitting such an accomplishment is a big party—no, better yet, a gala! The 30th Anniversary Gala will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at the Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort. The keynote speaker will be Mr. Russell Ybarra.

He is the president and CEO of Gringo’s TEX MEX, Jimmy Changas, The Lunch Box, & Burger Libre. He is also a La Porte High School graduate and a 2018 La Porte ISD Distinguished Alumni Honoree.

Go to www.tickettailor.com/events/ laporteeducationfoundation/940649 to sign up as a sponsor for the event or to purchase tickets.

It is going to be a Phantom Night! We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 14.

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CONTENTS Dr. Walter G. Jackson Superintendent of Schools

A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

SUMMER LEARNING

AWARD-WINNING MUSICIANS

OUR TEACHERS OF THE YEAR

LA PORTE ISD BOND 2023

BUILDING A LEGACY

SAFETY & SECURITY

CTE / STEM SPOTLIGHT

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Board of Trustees

Danny Hanks, President Russell Schoppe, Vice President Jeff Martin, Secretary Melissa Crutcher, Trustee David Janda, Trustee Mason Peres, Trustee Dee Anne Thomson, Trustee 1002 San Jacinto La Porte, Texas 77571 281-604-7000

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Adam J. Holland Director of Communications & Community Relations Devin Dozier Communications Coordinator Becky Debbrecht Technician Amy Lott Secretary to Director of Communications & Community Relations Luisa Rodriguez Clerk/Receptionist Communications

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PROJECT LAUNCH WITH UH-CLEAR LAKE

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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

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The La Porte Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Title IX Coordinator is Angela Garza-Viator (garzaa@lpisd.org), executive director of human resources, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Telephone (281) 604-7110. The Section 504 Coordinator is Billye Trader (traderb@lpisd.org), executive director of special programs, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Telephone (281) 604-7034.

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Leadership Greetings From the Superintendent Greetings, La Porte ISD Stakeholders. Today is a great day to be a Bulldog!

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits as we settle in on another exciting school year. It gives me immense pleasure to share with you that the start of the school year has gone exceptionally well, and our commitment to providing a safe and enriching educational environment remains stronger than ever.

One of the cornerstones of our dedication to our students’ well-being is the ongoing progress of the LP Bond 2023 projects. These initiatives are crucial in enhancing the safety and infrastructure of our schools. I am pleased to inform you that these projects are well underway, and they include significant security enhancements such as protective film on Dr. Walter Jackson windows, vestibule improvements, the implementation of a panic button system, and Superintendent of Schools additional perimeter fencing throughout our district. Additionally, I’m proud to say that there is now a dedicated law enforcement officer stationed at every campus — every day. I extend our heartfelt appreciation to the La Porte Police Department and other collaborating agencies for their invaluable support in fortifying our school security.

Another significant development we’ve witnessed is the transformation of the former Bulldog Stadium site. The site is now clear, and we are excited to witness the construction of our new stadium. This state-of-the-art facility will undoubtedly provide our students and community with a first-class venue for various events and activities for decades to come. I want to reiterate my gratitude to our incredible community for your unwavering support of LP Bond 2023, which has made this vision a reality.

As we navigate through this football season, I want to extend our appreciation to Barbers Hill ISD for graciously hosting our home games at Eagle Stadium. We are thankful for their hospitality, which allows our community to come together and support our athletes, band, color guard, Chatos, cheerleaders, JROTC, and student athletic trainers on Friday nights.

Furthermore, I am immensely proud of our districtwide STEM program, which operates in dedicated laboratories on every campus. This program is a testament to our commitment to providing world-class academics. I am also excited to share our new partnership with the University of Houston-Clear Lake, which will offer some of our elementary and junior high scholars the opportunity to participate in Project Launch, an innovative program providing college-level academic enrichment and experiences. This partnership represents a remarkable opportunity for our students and aligns with our commitment to academic excellence.

In conclusion, I want to express my gratitude to each and every member of our La Porte ISD Board of Trustees and community. Your support, dedication, and involvement are instrumental in making our district a beacon of educational excellence. I am confident that, together, we will continue to provide our students with the best possible education and opportunities for success.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to the many exciting achievements and milestones that lie ahead for La Porte ISD. In your service, Walter Jackson, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools La Porte ISD Insider • 6

Board of Trustees

Danny Hanks - President Position 2 (2023-26)

Jeff Martin - Secretary Position 4 (2021-24)

Russell Schoppe - Vice President Position 1 (2023-26)

Mason Peres - Trustee Position 3 (2023-26)

Melissa Crutcher - Trustee Position 6 (2022-25)

David Janda - Trustee Position 5 (2021-24)

Dee Anne Thomson - Trustee Position 7 (2022-25)

Superintendent Elected to National Board La Porte ISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson has been elected to serve on the Governing Board of AASA, The School Superintendent’s Association. He is one of three Texas representatives on the national board and will replace Kim Alexander, CEO of Collegiate Edu-Nation.

Dr. Jackson’s term began in July.

AASA is a professional community of more than 10,000 educational leaders. The association and its members are committed to providing high-quality public education to all students. Its Governing Board consists of 135 members.

The association develops and supports school system leaders through the national exchange of ideas; access to professional learning, publications, and resources; and opportunities to champion initiatives to help transform the future of public education.

“I am honored to have been nominated and elected to serve with other education administrators from across the country,” Dr. Jackson said. “AASA, The School Superintendents Association – as its mission statement says – advocates for equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education, and I look forward to helping advance that objective.”

Dr. Jackson also serves on the Texas Association of School Administrators Executive Committee, the Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund Board of Directors and the University Interscholastic League Board of Directors, among several other statewide and local organizations.

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High School Commencements 2023 LPHS & Academy Graduates

By the Numbers 463 La Porte High School graduates 51 Academy of Viola DeWalt graduates

22 graduates earned an Associate Degree from San Jacinto

$2.1 million dollars in scholarships awarded

316 seniors qualified for San Jacinto College Promise Scholarship

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Summer Learning La Porte ISD Summer Camps Be it basketball, volleyball, football, strength and conditioning or GT enrichment, it was happening this past summer in La Porte ISD. Hundreds of students also participated in baseball, softball and football camps, as well as STEM camp offerings and the popular Fine Arts Enrichment Camp. We are already planning camps for Summer 2024!

Community Clothes Closet La Porte ISD this school year is offering free shopping at all grade levels for students who need clothing, toiletries and school supplies. Students have the opportunity to shop on campus. Bayshore Elementary School is the newest community closet and is open to students at all elementary campuses. La Porte High School and La Porte Jr. High are the secondary level district community closet hubs.

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We rely on donations to keep our community closets stocked. We are in particular need of elementaryappropriate donations, since the Bayshore closet is new. Please drop donations off at the La Porte ISD Administration Building, 1002 San Jacinto St. For more information or to arrange a shopping trip to any of our clothing closets, please contact Janci Alfaro at alfaroj@lpisd.org or 281-604-7123.

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Award Winning Musician Winner of Inaugural LPHS Band Composition Contest 2023 was the first year La Porte High School held the LPHS Band Composition Contest. To enter the contest, students had a few months to complete and submit a composition project for full band, requiring participants to write parts for 13 different instruments, plus percussion. Four students entered the contest this year.

The winning composition had to have clear melody, well-written and achievable parts, and be interesting to the listener. Darrel Sneed’s winning composition Escape was well-paced Darrel Sneed conducting his winning composition “Escape.” and had a clear development to a full ensemble impact. consider when writing music for a band like the instruments, range and playability of whatever I put on the page. Some Assistant band director Michael Lehmann said, “Darrel has been a fantastic student to work with over of these things you will only know if you play that specific instrument. Whenever I faced these problems, though, I’d the past four years. As a freshman, he was a member often talk to my peers and directors to give me advice on of our Concert Band (third band) and outperformed better ways to write for their instrument. other ninth-graders on his instrument. He quickly rose in placement throughout his years, holding positions in our Symphonic Band (second band) and Wind Ensemble (Varsity band), even performing solos on several concert programs. His involvement has always been at the highest level; he has performed in many solo and ensemble contests in addition to his involvement in marching band and concert band.

Darrel also held positions as flute section leader and woodwind captain. He has also been writing music for an Instagram page he operates. You can hear some of this influence in his award-winning composition.”

Sneed said he originally wrote Escape with no intention other than coming up with something to turn in for the composition contest. “While writing the early stages, the melody sounded as if you were running from something. This gave me the idea to make it sound as if you were trying to escape a reoccurring problem which at the end, you’re ultimately forced to handle,” he said.

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“Conducting the band was a very unique feeling,” he added. “I could feel how every gesture I made impacted the Conducting the band sounds I heard. It felt almost felt as smooth as driving as smooth as driving a car or a car or writing your writing your name. Working name. with the band was a great experience and is something I’ll - Darrel Sneed, remember forever. Conducting Winner of the 2023 LPHS at the concert felt like an out of Band Composition Contest body experience. Surprisingly, I didn’t feel very nervous because I practiced a lot, but I was a bit self-conscious as this was my first time letting a large audience listen to music that I created. After conducting I felt pride and accomplishment. The crowd was great!”

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Sneed is continuing to study music in college. He attends the University of Houston, where he is majoring in music composition with a minor in music education.

Congratulations!

Teachers of the Year District Elementary & Secondary Teachers of the Year

Deon Williams Jennie Reid Elementary

District Rookie Teacher of the Year

Alyssa Ruffin La Porte Junior High

Amy Lashley James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus

New Administrators

Maria Guerra Principal Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary

Rachel McAdam Principal La Porte Junior High

Tremayne Wickliffe Coordinator of Student Services

Joshua Rutherford Assistant Principal La Porte Junior High

Jessica Rose Assistant Principal Baker 6th Grade

Alisha Peralez Assistant Principal Lomax Elementary

Jaime Arizpe Assistant Principal Baker 6th Grade

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La Porte Bond 2023

La Porte ISD voters passed Propositions A, B and C of the proposed 2023 Bond by landslide margins, approving the $235 million package to address aging facilities, safety and security, technology and infrastructure, and athletics.

Proposition A passed by a margin of almost 80 percent, with 1,413 votes in favor and 399 against. Voters approved Proposition B by a similar margin – 1,411 to 400. Proposition C passed by more than a 73 percent margin with 1,316 votes in favor and 485 against.

“We are so thankful to have the support of our La Porte ISD community,” said Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson.

“The last major investment in our schools was over nine years ago. And all these projects will be able to get done without increasing district taxes” Proposition A includes districtwide safety and security upgrades, addressing aging buildings with funds for district-wide maintenance and renovations, new buses and district vehicles, replacing technology infrastructure over the next 10 years, and constructing a new Bulldog Development Centre.

Proposition B replaces student and teacher technology devices on a regular replacement schedule over the next 10 years. Proposition C will pay for a new Bulldog Stadium on the existing site.

The state of Texas doesn’t provide funding for facilities.

By law, bond funds may not be used to fund daily operating expenses or salaries. Bond funds may only be used for projects approved by district voters.

“The community is expected to find a way to build new schools or expand existing schools when faced with these issues,” said Dr. Jackson. “We’ve worked hard to manage funds conservatively and will continue to be good stewards for the La Porte ISD community.”

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for the support they provide to our schools, our students, and staff,” Dr. Jackson said. “This bond communicates the values our district places on education and our continued commitment to La Porte ISD students and teachers. This is a wonderful community that I’m proud to serve, and we look forward to the future success of all La Porte Bulldogs.”

Demolition on Bulldog Stadium is already completed and ground work for the new construction is already underway.

Building a Legacy

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School Safety Safety and Security is one of our top priorities here in La Porte ISD. Below we have highlighted some of our areas of focus for this school year.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS This school year, LPISD will have school resource officers on all campuses. The district, in partnership wiht the City of La Porte and other municipalities, will ensure that officers are present each day.

Additionally, the La Porte Police Department is required to make daily rounds of audits to the exteriors of each campus in La Porte ISD. This will enhance the presence at each campus throughout the day.

SILENT PANIC SYSTEM LPISD is equipped with a full silent panic system at each campus.

Staff members can initiate a panic alert with a click or push of a button. This system notifies district administration & local emergency responders.

This new system will enhance communication and response time between the school district and local authorities.

CRISISALERT BADGES Each staff member in La Porte ISD is equipped with a panic badge.

Our CrisisAlert Solution empowers teachers and administrators to act and respond with confidence in every situation, from the everyday to the extreme. When educators and children feel safe and secure, they can focus on their goals: learning and academic achievement.

SECURITY FILM Each campus in La Porte ISD has security film on exterior windows and doors as well as controlled access vestibules. These add further layers of protection to each of our campuses.

TRAINING FOR ALL We understand that training is the most important element of our LPISD safety program. Staff, students, and substitutes spend time training on emergency methods throughout the year.

The goal is for the school community to understand our processes so as to ensure that everyone remains safe at all times. The district’s safety department spends countless hours providing professional development and implementing tabletops and drills at each La Porte ISD site.

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CTE/STEM Spotlight This year LPISD’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is focusing on expanding work-based learning (WBL) opportunities for students in their final year of a CTE program. WBL can include participation in Career Preparation, which consists of time spent at an approved training/job site, as well as classroom instruction. It can also include participation in a Practicum course, specific to a career cluster, that combines classroom instruction with learning experiences in a lab setting or at an approved training site.

Examples of WBL opportunities students will participate in this year include providing classroom support at La Porte Elementary, volunteering at La Porte Animal Adoption Center and shelter, and working in the kitchen at local restaurants such as Gringo’s.

STEM on the Rise In La Porte ISD, STEM is expanding and growing. All 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders in the district are experiencing hands-on STEM challenges every 9 weeks in our STEM Labs at each campus. This year, we have Lego Robotics Teams on all 13 campuses in the district.

During the 2022-2023 school year, LPISD students received 13 awards at the FIRST Robotics competitions. At the High School, our LPHS Robotics Team was the winner of the 2023 Jack Kamden Imagery Award. This award celebrates the attractiveness in engineering and outstanding visual aesthetic integration of machine and team apperance.

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Athletics Varsity Baseball Enjoys Historic ‘23 Campaign The 2022-23 Varsity Baseball team finished the season with a historic run! The 2023 Bulldogs were 18-5A CoChampions with Friendswood. Their season finished with wins in the Bi-District and Area rounds and ended in the Regional Quarterfinal Championships to cap off La Porte’s deepest playoff run since 2004.

Seven members of the Area Champion La Porte Bulldogs Baseball Team were named as members of the 18-5A AllDistrict Team, including a Newcomer of the Year honor for sophomore pitcher Kylin Manning.

Head Coach Ricky Torres was also named the district Co-Coach of the Year.

University of Houston commit Diego Luzardo and junior Landon Kay were named to the First Team pitching staff and outfield, respectively. Seniors Tristan Spears (2B), Dagoberto Garcia (OF) and Jack Bilski (C) received Second Team honors. Junior pitcher David Lara received Honorable Mention.

Lady Dawgs Garner Postseason Honors This past season, the Lady Dawgs Softball team had many athletes earn awards as the season came to an end. Ten players were named to the Academic AllDistrict Team, and seven Lady Dawgs were named to the 18-5A’s All-District Team. Sophomore Sophie Sandel was named 1st Team All-District along with the district’s Defensive Player of the Year, while Madison Dominguez and Kennadie Arevalo were named to the First-Team Outfield and Infield, respectively. Second team honorees were Cassidy Arevalo: Infield, Macaela Lewis: Pitcher and Madison Guidry and Tailor Summers garnered Honorable Mention All-District.

Former Bulldogs Star Levi Wells Drafted Into MLB by Orioles Former La Porte baseball standout Levi Wells was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2023 MLB Draft in the fourth round at No. 118 overall. Wells, a right-handed pitcher, played collegiately at Texas Tech and Texas State. He was an All-Sun Belt Conference second team selection this past season, going 8-4 with a 5.02 ERA over 80 innings. He finished the season with 98 strikeouts and 30 walks. Wells had his 2020 senior season at La Porte cut short due to COVID. He was a Perfect Game Preseason All-American that year.

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Home Away From Home - Barbers Hill Football season is upon us, and the LPISD Varsity team is off to a great start! All home games this season for both football and soccer will be played at the Barbers Hill Eagle Stadium. Come check out a game and support all our students and coaches this season!

Fall Sports Starting Strong This season, our fall sports are off to a fast start!

As of press time, our Water Polo team is 2-1 and currently 1-0 in District! The Volleyball team is sitting at 10-14 and recently came in second in the Dayton Invitational Tournament. Our Cross Country Teams are both running hard and seeing great success this season. Both teams recently competed in the Patriots XC Invitational in San Antonio and had many athletes run their personal bests at the event!

Congratulations to all our athletes and coaches and we wish you continued success this year! Please come out and support our students and all their hard work this year.

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eSports in LPISD La Porte ISD has always been at the forefront of offering innovative opportunities to its students.

Understanding the growing influence of eSports in our society, the school administration at Lomax Junior High took a bold step by introducing an eSports program in 2022. The goal was to provide a platform for students to not only pursue their passion for gaming but also develop essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and problemsolving.

One of the highlights of Lomax’s eSports program is its Overwatch 2 team, which secured the coveted title of State Champions in the program’s very first year. Led by dedicated coaches Justin Robbins and Justin Morgan and supported by an enthusiastic school community, the team of Dawson Lewis, Steven Garcia, Kayleigh Weisinger, Ean Lopez, Enrique Guajardo Salinas, Brendan Robbins, and Elian Cerda displayed exceptional skill, strategy, and teamwork throughout the season, which ended with a state championship.

While the Overwatch 2 team was making waves, Lomax’s Super Smash Bros. competitors were not far behind. Five members of the school’s Super Smash Bros. team reached the State tournament, and Drake Leija secured the second-place finish, narrowly missing the top spot.

Lomax Junior High’s eSports program has not only brought home trophies but has also enriched the lives of its students in various ways. By participating in eSports, students have developed a range of essential skills, including: •

Teamwork: eSports require seamless coordination among team members, promoting effective teamwork and communication.

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time management skills.

As Lomax Junior High’s eSports program continues to grow, there is an undeniable sense of excitement and optimism in the air. The accomplishments of the Overwatch 2 and Super Smash Bros. teams in their inaugural year have set a high bar for future teams. The program is expected to expand to include more games and attract even more passionate gamers from within the school’s community. This program has not only allowed students to pursue their gaming passions but has also instilled valuable

life skills that will serve them well beyond the gaming arena. As Lomax continues to nurture its eSports stars, the future of this program shines bright with endless possibilities.

Project LAUNCH College courses are on the horizon for La Porte ISD students! Not only do high school students take dual enrollment courses while at La Porte High School, but beginning in the fall of 2023, some elementary and junior high students will too! Through a partnership with the University of HoustonClear Lake called Project LAUNCH, gifted and talented (GT) students in grades 5 and 6 will be able to explore their interests through rigorous, project-based learning in courses of their choosing in computer science and technology, fine arts, and environmental science.

During Project LAUNCH, students will select two courses to study during the school year, and will spend 15 hours in each semester at the university learning from professors and graduate students who are experts in the topics. The mini-courses are designed to be investigative, challenging, and highly engaging for students, and will culminate with a showcase of student learning projects displayed for families and other students at the end of each semester.

“Students will have a chance to learn about topics that they would not normally study in their current curriculum.

This gives them a chance to explore their interests deeply and will allow them to dig in at their own pace,” said Julie Abram, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.

Most of all, gifted and talented students from across the district will have the opportunity to learn with and alongside their GT peers during these learning events at UHCL. Students from all campuses will come together to share this learning opportunity at the university.

“Providing GT students an opportunity to learn with their GT peers is the best way to ensure learning is at the highest levels of challenge,” Abram added. “Our students will meet new friends from other campuses who share their interests and abilities, and as a result, their learning in these courses will be rich.”

Project LAUNCH officially launches in mid-September for approximately 125 students.

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Reading Challenge La Porte ISD is entering its second year to set a goal for reading minutes with Beanstack. During our inaugural year, students and staff exceeded the district goal of reading 1 million minutes. During the summer, readers accrued over 60,000 minutes of reading. Our goal for the 2023-24 school year is 1.5 million minutes, and we hope to exceed that goal as well. All students and staff in La Porte ISD can participate in our “Readers are Leaders” reading challenge. Each month we offer multiple challenges that allow readers to select books that are of interest to them.

Please follow us on X (Twitter) @LPISDLibraries to keep up with our progress this year. When posting your reading progress, please tag us using the following hashtags: #readersareleaders #everychildreadsleadssucceeds.

Summer Reading Challenge a Huge Success This summer, La Porte ISD challenged our students to a summer reading challenge. Students were asked to read or listen to books and then track their reading in the Beanstack App. On Thursday, Aug, 31, students who competed in this challenge were treated to a surprise guest at the Bulldog Centre, Orbit!

Students learned about the importance of reading and had the opportunity to meet and play games with the Astros mascot. We are so proud of our students for reading in the summer and look forward to seeing those reading numbers continue to grow throughout the year in Beanstack.

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Partners in Education Community Partners Make a Difference Community partners make a huge difference in La Porte ISD. From donating school supplies to delivering treats for staff members to providing attendance incentives for students, businesses and organizations in the La Porte area are demonstrating their support for our schools in many ways.

When the La Porte ISD Partners in Education program was refreshed in the fall of 2022, area companies and groups were quick to get on board. Some decided to “adopt” a particular school as a Campus Business Partner, while others chose to help as needed districtwide. Partners include both small and large businesses/industries as well as churches, community groups and individuals.

“We have many opportunities available for those who would like to ‘adopt’ a school, a classroom, or a team, or partner with the district in some way,” said Terri Cook, coordinator of the Partners in Education program. “These partnerships mean so much to our students and staff, helping them to know that our community stands behind them in support of education.”

The HELPS (Help Empower La Porte Students) mentoring program also is in its second year at La Porte ISD elementary schools and has expanded to the Baker Sixth Grade Campus for 2023-24. The focus of HELPS is to create a safe space for students to experience warm, supportive encouragement from a caring adult. Mentors make the commitment to spend 30 minutes each week, during lunch or elective time, with the student selected to be their mentee. Additional mentors are still needed.

More information on the Partners in Education and HELPS mentoring programs is available at www.lpisd. org/our-district/partners-in-education or by calling 281-604-7084.

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We are La Porte!

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“Our greatest opportunity is to develop and sustain a world-class school district that will attract young families to join La Porte ISD.” - Dr. Jackson

La Porte Independent School District 1002 San Jacinto Street La Porte, Texas 77571

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10/5 - Professional Learning Day Parent Conferences (Elementary) 10/6 - Instructional Planning Day 10/9 - Instructional Planning Day

La Porte ISD uses the Anonymous Alerts system, which empowers students, parents, and community members to submit critical concerns related to incidents such as bullying, cyberbullying, drugs/ alcohol, fighting, weapons on campus and other important or time-sensitive concerns directly to school administrators.

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