LVHS Newsletter
Excellence In All We Do.
November 17, 2023
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What's going on at LVHS?
Congratulations to the Viking Football Team for winning Bi-District!
Sustainable Cities
Environmental science students create models of sustainable cities.
International Thespian Festival
LVHS Theatre traveled to the International Thespian Festival this week!
DECA Day at Cowboy Stadium
Geometry in Action
Geometry students show off their tessellation projects
NHS Invitations
The National Honor Society organization is student driven, students are encouraged to ask questions and contact the adviser, Mrs. Statham if they have any questions about invitation or the application process.
2024 LVHS Yearbooks and Senior Ads are on sale now!
Go to this website to order:
All you need to do is enter Lago Vista High School or use our school code: 6814,
to start the process.
If you have any questions, please email Tanya White @ twhite@lagovistaisd.net
LVHS Test Dates
STAAR Retests:
December 5th: English I EOC Retest
December 6th: Algebra I EOC Retest
December 7th: English II EOC Retest
December 8th: Biology and US History EOC Retest
SAT:
March 27: SAT School Day
STAAR EOC:
April 9: English I
April 11: English II
April 16: Biology
April 18: US History
April 24: Algebra I
Parking Permits
Parking permits are $35 and can be paid for online below. Students should complete the form (they can pick them up from the front office) and show payment confirmation in order to receive a permit.
CCMR Facebook
Senior Section
Don't miss out on important information! Follow the directions below to sign up to receive texts messages about important senior events!
Senior parents, you are welcome to sign up as well!
Senior Pictures: December 4 and 5
Senior Nights:
Girls' Basketball - February 2
Boys' Basketball - February 23
FAFSA:
Opens - December 1
Closes - June 30
Cap and Gown/Graduation Invitation Orders: November 1 and 2 during lunch
GenTx Day: May 1
Blue and Gold Ceremony: May 15, 6 PM
Graduation Practice and Walk: May 23
Graduation: May 24
Senior pictures
Monday, December 4th
Tuesday, December 5th
Please encourage your student to select a time slot that works best for their school schedule. For example, they shouldn't miss an advanced class, like OnRamps or AP.
In the link provided, there is a detailed explanation of what to wear/not wear on picture day and a few other directions to ensure picture day success!
December Sign-Up Genius Link:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508054FADA728A7FA7-lago10
Senior GenTx Day
Students have to be logged into their LVISD account to complete the form.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal News
As a reminder, LVISD transitioned back to Free and Reduced-Price Meals for the 22-23 school year. The federal government is no longer funding the free lunch program, which was part of the COVID-19 pandemic aid package. All families are encouraged to fill out the Free and Reduced-Price Meals applications. If your child previously received free or reduced-priced meals, a new application must be received to determine if your child still qualifies. Previous free and reduced-meal eligibility has now expired. You can fill out the Free & Reduced Meal application online at MySchoolApps by clicking on the following link (available in multiple languages in top right corner):
For questions regarding applications, please contact Michelle Jackson, and for questions regarding student purchases, please contact Jennifer Porter.
Parent Portal (Ascender)
Forget your Ascender password? Check out the document below!
Booster Club Corner
VISIT US AT: Lago Vista Viking Booster Club (lagovistasports.com)
NEW SPORT-SPECIFIC SWEATSHIRTS AVAILABLE NOW
Who’s got Viking Spirit?!?! We’re grateful that so many sports and extracurricular activities are offered at LVHS and LVMS, so we want to show off our Viking pride! Check out our unique sport-specific sweatshirts at the LV Vikings clothing shop offered through Vistago!
https://vikingsportsfansweatshirts.deco-apparel.com/
Sweatshirts are available in ash gray or cream for all sports and would make an excellent Christmas gift!
All orders must be received and paid for by Thursday, November 30th. Orders will be available for pickup in mid-December at LVHS.
Please contact Kandice Thompson at lvvikingbooster@gmail.com if you have any questions. Thank you for your support of VIKING NATION!
Thank you for your continued support of VIKING NATION! We-All-Row!!
Viking Futures Fund
We have exciting news to share!
The LV Viking Booster Club has established the Viking Futures Fund. Each year we will set a Viking-Sized Goal to fundraise for a large scale project or item that will benefit Lago Vista Athletics!
For 2023-2024, our goal is to raise $65,000 for a wrapped 14-15 passenger sprinter van, which will be a tremendous addition to the Athletics Program. In memory of and to honor Whitney Vaughan-Christopher, it will be called the #RowLikeWhit van and have the graphic on the back.
LV Athletic Director/Head Football Coach, Craten Phillips said, "A passenger van would be a game-changer for the Lago Vista athletic department. So many teams would make use during tournament season when parking is tight and travel between games is necessary. Tennis, Golf, and Cross Country could take the entire team without having to order a whole bus for just 6-12 kids. Being able to transport a team without a bus or the CDL requirement would be a huge benefit for the district as less subs would be needed for coaches missing class to drive other teams."
We want to include our community and all of Viking Nation, so personal, business and/or organization sponsorships are available to help fund the #RowLikeWhit van. For anyone donating $1,000 or more, a sponsorship decal will be added to the back of the van for a 3-year period.
Click on the link below or use the QR code to make a donation to the #RowLikeWhit van.
Member Monday
Shout-out to the Press Box!
The Booster Club would like to recognize the tireless volunteers in the press box for their dedication this season. There is no doubt that our new LED scoreboard has been a game-changer this year! Viking fans are so grateful for our impressive scoreboard, but have you ever wondered who keeps the stats current on the board after each play? Well, here’s the crew! Thanks to this impressive group of dads that ensure each Varsity game runs smoothly!
Will Herring – announcer (Wyatt #23, senior)
Bobby Gerace – spotter
Victor Arambula – play clock (Noah #24, sophomore & DJ #9, junior)
Matt Houston – scoreboard (Kayd #10, senior)
WHERE ARE THEY WEDNESDAY?
This week we recognized Caleb Minjarez. Caleb is a 2022 graduate of Lago Vista High School. While attending high school, he participated in football, basketball, and track.
Since graduating from LVHS, Caleb has attended Texas State University and is working towards graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He has been able to maintain a 3.2 GPA during his freshman year and his goal is to continue to improve on that! As for future plans after college, Caleb plans to own or manage his own business of interest. Caleb expressed that the Booster Club Scholarship “was an important scholarship, and it truly helped me further my education as well as give me motivation to continue to drive towards getting a degree soon! I used the scholarship to further my education at my college as well as being able to live in a dorm and create great experiences.”
When asked what Lago Vista sports taught him/how it impacted his life, Caleb said, “Lago Vista sports helped shape my character while also building strong friendships that I continue to have today. I valued every moment I got with my coaches and teammates as it will always be memories I cherish.”
We are so proud of what Caleb accomplished at LVHS and his time so far at Texas State! We wish you all the best Caleb!
*To support the LV Viking Booster Club's scholarship program, you can submit a donation by credit card via PayPal (www.paypal.me/lvvikingbooster) or by check payable to “LV Viking Booster Club” Please mail donations to: LVVBC, P.O. Box 5473, Lago Vista, TX 78645.
Every Wednesday in LVISD is college day! Students should wear their favorite college t-shirt!
District Resources
Want to check grades? Visit http://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/dis.parentinfo for directions.
Want to add money to your child's lunch account? Visit http://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/dis.parentinfo for directions.
Want to check out the student code of conduct and handbook? Visit http://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/Publications.
Community Connections
Who should I talk to about...
Immunizations, illnesses, medications: Our nurse, Kat Azevedo, 512-267-8300, extension 5506
Registration and transcripts: Our registrar, Lisa Dohm, 512-267-8300, extension 5503
College and Career Readiness, TSI, ASVAB, etc: Our CCMR Coordinator, Lara Clark, 512-267-8300, extension 5504
Schedules, credits, social-emotional resources: Our counselor, Sarah Shiver (last names starting with A-L) and Dusty Kinslow (last names starting with M-Z) 512-267-8300, extension 5510
Student Discipline, Ideas for School Improvement: Our Principal, Stu Taylor, or Assistant Principals Missy Howard and David Hilsenteger, 512-267-8300, extension 5500
About Us
The mission of Lago Vista High School is to use the four years allotted to teach, motivate, and challenge each student to rise to the highest level of academic excellence possible in a premiere learning environment. We are committed to sending into the world individuals who use problem-solving skills to impact their community in a responsible manner.
Website: http://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/lhs.Home
Location: 5185 Lohman Ford Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 267-8315
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lagovistavikings/
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