No school/staff development Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
Lake Travis High School Band advances to state UIL marching band competition
The LTHS Cav Band will perform in the state competition at 12:15 p.m. on November 7 in the Alamodome in San Antonio.
The Lake Travis High School Cav Band is under the direction of Richard Hicks and assistant directors Brittany Baptista, Jordan Reddicks, Taylor Treviño, and Benjamine Zein. The LTHS Colorguard is directed by Michael Fairbrother.
There are three polling locations within Lake Travis ISD:
- Bee Cave City Hall, 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave, 78738
- Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center, 607 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, 78734
- Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway, 78734
Have you seen our community presentation? Click on the video below to get the details about the upcoming election:
Second episode of "Lake Travis ISD Matters" podcast focuses on Bond 2022
Lake Travis ISD has published the second episode of its podcast, Lake Travis ISD Matters. Listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Player FM, and Stitcher. A video version is also listed below.
In this episode, we talk to Superintendent of Schools Paul Norton and Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Pam Sanchez about the upcoming bond election.
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District improves Cavs Who Care tip line
As part of the district’s commitment to student safety and mental health, Lake Travis ISD is pleased to launch a much-improved "Cavs Who Care" anonymous reporting tip line, effective Monday, October 31.
Much like the previous tip line, the new software will allow students and parents to make anonymous reports regarding safety and wellness. However, one of the most notable improvements to the reporting tool is the ability for the tipster to engage in one-on-one communication with a live operator 24 hours a day, seven days a week while remaining completely anonymous, if he/she chooses to do so. Our tip line is student-focused as opposed to crime-focused, meaning it is a tool for alerting caring adults about students who need help. This is part of our continuous efforts to increase campus and student safety while providing students with a safe and completely anonymous resource to share concerns.
Concerns can continue to be reported in one of two ways:
- LTISD Mobile app: download our free mobile app in the App Store or Google Play Store
- Website: visit www.ltisdschools.org/cavswhocare on your computer, laptop or tablet
Students can report bullying, suicide concerns, depression, threats, cutting, abuse, fights, drugs, alcohol, weapons, or any other type of dangerous situation that threatens their safety or the safety of others. Reports will be addressed by a trained team of crisis personnel, school officials, and law enforcement officers, when necessary.
"The use of anonymous reporting apps has proven to be successful in providing the tools and information needed for school officials to proactively address concerning behaviors, potential incidents of violence, and other harmful situations on campus before they develop," said Andy Michael, Lake Travis ISD Chief of Police. "We look forward to working with you and your family to continue making Lake Travis ISD a safe environment for our students, staff, parents, and visitors."
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Lake Travis Education Foundation delivers big on check days
On Friday, October 21 and Monday, October 24, Lake Travis ISD administrators and representatives from the Lake Travis Education Foundation delivered ceremonial checks districtwide.
In all, LTEF provided LTISD with a record $451,000 to fund grants and classroom projects for the 2022-2023 school year. LTEF distributes funds equally across the district based on student enrollment.
- Lake Travis High School - $105,066
- Lake Travis Middle School - $26,033
- Hudson Bend Middle School - $27,466
- Bee Cave Middle School - $24,570
- Lake Travis Elementary - $23,839
- Lakeway Elementary - $16,819
- Bee Cave Elementary - $24,541
- Lake Pointe Elementary - $22,844
- Serene Hills Elementary - $17,579
- West Cypress Hills Elementary - $17,228
- Rough Hollow Elementary - $26,881
- Serene Hills Elementary School "Gobble Grant" - $1,000
LTEF is dedicated to supporting LTISD School's pursuit of educational excellence through empowering teachers in the Innovative Educator Grant process and funding scholarships for graduating LTISD students in their post-secondary journey. Founded in 1985, LTEF has provided over $4.7 million in funding to support Lake Travis ISD.
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1st Place: Theater | 2nd Place: Choir | 3rd Place: Women's Soccer |
1st Place: Theater
2nd Place: Choir
3rd Place: Women's Soccer
Additionally, on Friday, October 7, seniors Bennett Chudy and Brooke Davis were announced as Homecoming King and Queen for the Lake Travis High School Class of 2023. The announcement was made during halftime of the Lake Travis and Del Valle game at Cavalier Stadium. (Photo: courtesy Shelley McCannon)
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LTHS grad earns national honor in business, entrepreneurship
(reprinted in part from The Daily Texan, Oct. 7, 2022, reporter Logan Dubel)
Lake Travis High School Class of 2022 graduate Arthur Blake is the recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2022 National Youth Award for Business and Entrepreneurship.
Arthur, a business freshman at The University of Texas at Austin, applied for the honor as a high school senior after receiving encouragement from calculus teacher Robert Huffaker. Out of more than 30,000 applicants, Arthur earned one of 300 regional awards as the gold medalist for Texas and Oklahoma. He then proceeded to the national level for consideration, receiving the top honor in his category and becoming one of 10 winners.
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Arthur and his friend launched a nonprofit, Snkr Truck, designed to provide shoes to Austin residents in need. In addition to his project, Arthur excelled as a member of the LTHS DECA program throughout high school under sponsors Jill Oates and Tracey Griffith, earning international recognition for his work.
As an award recipient Arthur travelled to Washington, D.C. where he received special access to the White House grounds and enjoyed visits to the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. The program also included opportunities for award winners to openly discuss their stories and issues important to them before an audience of prominent Hispanic White House officials. Arthur's mom, Zulay Blake—a first grade dual language teacher at Lake Travis Elementary School, accompanied him to the awards ceremony at the Kennedy Center.
“I hope to set an example for other Hispanic students in the community," Arthur told The Daily Texan. "I have a newfound passion for my Hispanic background after going to Washington to receive this award. I want to help make an impact on my Hispanic community.”
LTHS sisters earn first place in DECA national competition
After competing against 432 teams, Lake Travis High School senior Hanna Ngo and sophomore Hanny Ngo took top honors in DECA's Virtual Business Challenge for Fashion. The sisters also placed first in the southern region and in Texas, and they will compete against other national finalists in April 2023 in Orlando, FL.
Jill Oates and Tracey Griffith are sponsors of the LTHS DECA program.
LTISD Counseling Services offers Parenting Series
There will be three more videos offered in the series on the following topics:
- Suicidality and Self Harm
- Substance Use and Abuse
- Tech and Online Safety
For more information, visit our Health & Social Emotional Learning webpage.
Students try new fruits and vegetables at farmers markets
Students at Lake Travis, Lakeway, and Serene Hills elementary schools recently walked into their cafeteria at lunch time for a tasty surprise... a display of fresh fruits and vegetables reminiscent of a farmer's market stand. Students were excited to see and taste a variety of produce. Some local, some exotic, and some that they may find in their own lunch boxes. All students had the opportunity to try fruit and veggie samples including local Texas Gala apples, sugar snap peas, mini sweet peppers, kumquats, goji berries, and kiwano melons. The farmers markets were co-hosted by LTISD Food and Nutrition Services and Labatt Food Service.
Looking for a new packable snack? The kumquats and mini sweet peppers were student favorites!
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LTISD students place at Teen Read Week Art Exhibit, artwork displayed
The Lake Travis Community Library hosted a competition for teens where they could submit original artwork inspired by their personal reading experiences. During November and December, the library will display the six award-winning entries and five honorable mentions in its meeting room.
The following Lake Travis ISD students placed or earned honorable mentions in the Lake Travis Community Library's Teen Read Week Art Exhibit:
Lake Travis High School
- 1st Place: Ridley Dent, 12th grade – “Piece of Dust” (photographed, right)
- Honorable Mention: Spring Berryhill, 12th grade – “Old Man and the Sea”
Hudson Bend Middle School
- 1st Place: Sara Wright, 8th grade – “Hunting Kaz” (photographed, left)
- 2nd Place: Sadie Brecheen, 8th grade – “The Silent Patient”
- 3rd place: Henry David Roberts, 6th grade – "The Bone House"
- Honorable Mention: Scarlett Uvilla, 6th grade – “Buddies”
- Honorable Mention: Olivia Pineda, 6th grade – "The Night Crawler"
Bee Cave Middle School
- Honorable Mention: Jiya Kiechler, 7th grade –"Two Girls, the Ugly and the Pretty"
LTHS students place 1st in TX STEM Competition, visit COTA for F1 race
The LTHS Manufacturing class, taught by Eric Fogle, was divided into 3 teams, and each designed race car components which included a nose cone, suspension system, and gearbox. Team Shockwave's winning project is a unique suspension system specifically designed for F1 race cars. The team participated in a celebration event Friday, October 21 at the Circuit of The Americas racetrack. Additionally, Team Shockwave was invited to attend the Formula 1 race where the students met with engineers, as well as watched the race practice and qualifying session.
LWE student wins Lakeway MUD essay contest
Lakeway Elementary fifth grade student Elizabeth Hughes is the elementary-level winner of Lakeway Municipal Utility District's (MUD) essay contest, "Imagine a Day Without Water." Elizabeth was presented with a trophy and special gift on Thursday, October 20 which is designated annually as "Imagine A Day Without Water." Lakeway MUD received a total of 66 entries.
"For many Americans, living a day without water is an unfortunate reality—not something to be imagined," said Stephanie Threinen, CPC, Public Information Liaison for Lakeway MUD. "Considering this, in our eighth year of 'Imagine A Day Without Water - National Day of Action,' we intend to make 2022 the beginning to the end of a day without water for our neighbors, our friends, and our communities."
For more information, visit www.imagineadaywithoutwater.org.
LTISD Celebrates Unity Day October 19
In an effort to show our community we are champions against bullying, LTISD staff and students dressed in orange clothing on Wednesday, Oct. 19, better known as "Unity Day."
Sponsored by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, the effort sends a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying and that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in the community.
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District celebrates October 12 as "Texas Education HR Day"
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 was been designated as "Texas Education Human Resources Day" in recognition of our human resource professionals across the state. From recruiting, selecting, resourcing, and retaining highly-qualified staff, no one does it better than our very own HR department.
"Now more than ever in times of change and challenge— as they continue to provide critical resources and support for more than 1,400 employees across our district—it is important to recognize our amazing team and the critical roles each of them fill," said LTISD Superintendent Paul Norton.
Pictured below (left to right):
- Shena Crawley - HR Specialist
- Valerie Lemak - Administrative Assistant of Employee & Community Relations
- Dolma Diaz - HR Specialist/COVID Technician
- Tiffany Toomey - HR Specialist II
- Evalene Murphy - Assistant Superintendent of Employee & Community Relations
- Kim Heinen - HR Manager
- Adrienne Murray - HR Specialist
- Myra Wright - HR Specialist II
District celebrates Wednesday, October 5 as "World Teachers' Day"
With the theme, “The Transformation of Education Begins with Teachers,” Lake Travis ISD proudly recognized Wednesday, October 5 as “World Teachers’ Day,” a global event launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994 to share appreciation for educators and the teaching profession.
Locally, the Bee Cave and Lakeway city councils each passed resolutions in September, proclaiming October 5 as “World Teachers’ Day” in their respective communities. Together with our local municipalities, LTISD supports the #TeachersCan initiative to recognize and celebrate all educators across our Lake Travis schools. #TeachersCan is a statewide movement led by educators and supported by more than 125 partnering businesses and organizations committed to elevating the teaching profession and honoring the critical role teachers play in public education.
LTISD recognizes October 2 as National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day
October 2 is a day set aside annually to show appreciation for the men and women who keep our classrooms and workplaces clean and running smoothly.
Under the direction of SSC Services for Education, our custodial workers operate behind the scenes, many of whom work evenings, weekends, and highly demanding schedules. They deliver outstanding services, and they contribute to important first impressions while continuing to meet the high expectations of our staff and parents.
"We proudly recognize our custodial staff for their contributions and commitment to clean, safe, and distraction-free learning environments across our Lake Travis schools," said Superintendent Paul Norton.
October is National Physical Therapy Month
To celebrate the impact of physical therapists, the American Physical Therapy Association has designated October as National Physical Therapy Month.
At Lake Travis ISD, school-based physical therapists (PTs) are part of a team of service providers who support a student’s ability to access his or her educational environment. As specialists in movement, PTs assist a student’s physical participation in a variety of settings throughout the school day. Using their unique expertise in movement and function, our school-based PTs ensure a free and appropriate education for students with disabilities to prepare them for further education, employment, and independent living.
The following physical therapists serve students across LTISD:
- Heather Amitrani
- Christine Urban
Keeping Connected
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