LVMS Newsletter
Edition X, March 8, 2024
Have a GREAT Spring Break! See you March 18th!
LAGO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND MAKES HISTORY!
On March 6th, the Lago Vista Middle School Concert Band performed at their UIL Concert and Sightreading evaluation at Llano High School. The band began work on their concert repertoire in January to perform on the stage during the concert portion. During the sightreading portion, the band is presented a new piece of music to read with only seven minutes of instruction allotted to the director before they perform for judge evaluation.
For the first time in school history, all six judges gave the band a SUPERIOR rating, earning the band a “Sweepstakes,” presented to schools who earn straight superior ratings in both concert and sightreading from all judges!
If you see any of these students, be sure to congratulate them on this achievement! We are extremely proud of these amazing students!
No School on April 8th Due to Solar Eclipse
Dear Parents & Families,
We are writing to inform you of an upcoming amendment to the 2023-2024 academic calendar for Lago Vista ISD. After discussions with Lago Vista ISD staff and city officials, Lago Vista ISD has decided to close for staff and students on Monday, April 8, 2024. This day will not be made up.
On April 8th, the residents of Lago Vista ISD will be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. Local officials are planning for a significant number of visitors to flock to our area in order to witness this extraordinary phenomenon. We understand that this surge in visitors may likely put a strain on local infrastructure and resources, possibly impacting school operations.
This decision stems from our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff during this rare celestial event. We understand that this adjustment may require rearranging schedules and arrangements for childcare. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
Although the District will be closed on April 8th, we do want to emphasize that a solar eclipse of this nature is a unique educational experience that we hope will foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe. Lago Vista ISD students will be provided with classroom instructional activities leading up to this event and will also be provided with one pair of safety glasses to bring home.
Here are a few resources to help our parents and families prepare to safely experience this once in a lifetime event.
NASA: Total Eclipse Safety
The Planetary Society: Eclipse 2024
Visit Cedar Park: Thing to Do for the Total Solar Eclipse
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
2023-2024 Lago Vista Middle School Yearbooks on sale NOW!
Yearbooks on SALE NOW for only $40.00, or $45.00 with digital name imprint.
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks
School Code: 18995
LAST DAY TO ORDER ONLINE: 4/13/24
Limited space still available for STUDENT ADs: Last day to order ads: 3/25/24.
Spring Reminders
With spring activities and school functions ramping up, we want to remind you to make sure that you check in through the Raptor system. That includes dropping off lunch - those must be delivered to the front office, NOT hand delivered to your student on the way to the cafeteria. Also - Door Dash(or any food delivery service, including Dominos Pizza) will be turned away and not delivered. Food must be delivered by a parent/guardian for your student only - not for their friends.
Also, if you wish to volunteer in anyway we ask that you follow all required procedures. Email me with any questions - thank you for your support!
Track is off and running!
Taylor Track Meet
Our track teams competed in Taylor on Wednesday, March 6th
Below are the highlights of the meet for the LVMS track teams.
The 8th-grade girls placed 3rd overall! Here are the highlights:
High Jump - Elah Franciso - 1st place
Long Jump - Elah Franciso - 1st place
Triple Jump - Selah Moore - 5th place
Elle Head - 6th place
Pole Vault - Peyton Byrd - 1st place
Jolie Mosser - 2nd place
Shot Put - Emerson Burke - 2nd place
2400 run - Maia Joshua - 1st place
800 Run - Braxton Brewer - 6th place
100 M hurdles - Harper Phillips - 2nd place
Kyrksen Cook - 3rd place
4x200 relay – Selah Moore, Peyton Byrd, Jolie Mosser, Elah Franciso - 4th place
400 m - Elah Franciso - 4th place
300M hurdles – Kyrksen Cook - 1st place
Ada Weyant - 6th place
4x400 relay – Selah Moore, Jolie Mosser, Helen Munoz, Kyrksen Cook - 3rd place
The 7th-grade girls placed WON the track meet. Here are the highlights:
High Jump - Kinsley Boyd - 2nd place
Sloane Wolfe - 3rd place
Lila Rodriguez - 4th period
Long Jump - Kinsley Boyd - 2nd place
Leya Sund - 3rd place
Lilah Culbreth - 3rd place
Triple Jump - Leya Sund - 1st place
Lilah Culbreth - 3rd place
Sloane Wolfe - 4th place
Pole Vault - Lucy Smith - 2nd place
Madilyn Weldon- 5th place
Shot Put - Amelia Ferguson - 1st place
Stella Granger - 3rd place
Discus - Stella Granger - 2nd
Amelia Ferguson - 3rd
2400 run - Madilyn Weldon - 4th place
4x100 relay – Lili Wesselman, Sloane Wolfe, Lauren Carpenter, Kinsley Boyd - 1st place
800 Run - Lucy Smith - 5th place
100M hurdles - Lilah Culbreth - 1st place
Lila Rodriguez - 4th place
Brookelyn Cushman - 6th place
100 M Dash -Lili Wesselman - 3rd place
Leya Sund - 4th place
Amelia Ferguson - 5th place
4x200 relay – Lauren Carpenter, Sloane Wolfe, Brookelyn Cushman, Kinsley Boyd - 1st place
400 m - Lili Wesselman - 3rd place
Morgan Greenlee - 6th place
300M hurdles – Lilah Culbreth - 5th place
200M dash – Kinsley Boyd - 1st place
Leya Sund - 2nd place
Amelia Ferguson - 3rd place
4x400 relay – Brookelyn Cushman, Sloane Wolfe, Morgan Greenlee, Kinsley Boyd - 1st place
The Track Team competed in Marble Falls on Friday, March 1. LVMS competed against athletes from Burnet, Gatesville, Lampasas, and Marble Falls. Both the 7th and 8th grade teams finished in 4th place as a team and had individuals medal in various events.
The 8th grade boys individual results:
High Jump - Brennan Brown 2nd place (5’4)
Long Jump - Devin Parsons 5th (16’9)
Triple Jump - Macer Ballard 1st (37’2), Brennan Brown 5th (35’7)
Discus - Reed Herring 4th (109’3)
2400 run - Bennett Walker 4th (9:12.05)
300 M Hurdles - Evan O’Brien 6th (52.25)
4x100 relay – B. Brown, M. Ballard, M. Gamez, D. Parsons 1st (46.80)
4x200 relay – B. Brown, M. Ballard, M. Gamez, D. Parsons 1st (1:39.25)
4x400 relay – B. Brown, M. Ballard, M. Gamez, D. Parsons 2nd (3:57.38)
The 7th-grade boys finished in 4th at the track meet.
Here are the highlights:
High Jump - Brody Norris 1st (5’0)
Triple Jump - Jayden Vargas 3rd (28’7)
Long Jump - Brody Norris 6th (15’7)
Discus - Kaden Hodd 3rd (88’2), Collin Vardaman 5th (85’10)
Shot Put - Gage Browning 5th (30’3), Collin Vardaman 6th (29’10)
2400 M Run - 5th (9:46.04)
4x100 relay – B. Norris, L. Castro, C. Shroeder, A. Chaffin - 3rd (50.86)
100 M Dash - Sam Salama 5th (13.30)
4x200 relay – B. Norris, L. Castro, C. Schroeder, A. Chaffin - 2nd (1:45.46)
200M dash – Sam Salama 5th (28.87)
4x400 relay – B.Norris, L.Castro, R.Horton, A.Chaffin - 2nd (4:15.79)
The Track Team competed in Taylor on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2024. LVMS competed against athletes from Gateway, Jarrell, Burnet, and Taylor. Both the 7th and 8th grade teams finished in 3rd place as a team and had individuals medal in various events.
The 8th grade boys finished 3rd as a team. Here are the individual results:
High Jump - Brennan Brown 2nd place (5’6), Devin Parsons 5th (4’10)
Long Jump - Devin Parsons 1st (19’3), Max Gamez 4th (16’6)
Triple Jump - Brennan Brown 2nd (37’0.5), Macer Ballard 3rd (35’9)
Pole Vault - Macer Ballard 1st (8’0)
Discus - Reed Herring 2nd (103’1), Steven Schwerdt 4th (100’0)
Shot Put - Reed Herring 2nd (34’7), Jude Loucks 3rd (34’6)
2400 run - Dylan Humke 6th (9:26.20)
4x100 relay – B. Brown, M. Ballard, M. Gamez, D. Parsons 3rd (47.51)
4x200 relay – B. Brown, M. Ballard, M. Gamez, D. Parsons 1st (1:39.63)
200M dash – Steven Schwerdt 6th (27.11)
4x400 relay – B. Brown, M. Ballard, M. Gamez, D. Parsons 1st (3:55.38)
The 7th-grade boys finished in 3rd at the track meet.
Here are the highlights:
High Jump - Brody Norris 4th (4’10), Ayden Chaffin 6th (4’6)
Triple Jump - Cole Schroeder 1st (32’8), Jayden Vargas 4th (29’0)
Discus - Kaden Hodd 1st (90’5), Jayden Vargas 2nd (88’8), Collin Vardaman 4th (75’6)
Shot Put - Kaden Hodd 1st (31’7), Gage Browning 2nd (31’5), Collin Vardaman 4th (29’10)
4x100 relay – B. Norris, L. Castro, C. Shroeder, A. Chaffin - 4th (50.74)
800 Run - Joe Spence 6th (2:46.06)
100 M Dash - Sam Salama 5th (13.66), Cole Schroeder 6th (13.70)
4x200 relay – B. Norris, L. Castro, C. Schroeder, A. Chaffin - 4th (1:46.72)
200M dash – Sam Salama 4th (28.57)
4x400 relay – B.Norris, L.Castro, R.Horton, A.Chaffin - 3rd (4:24.23)
The LVMS Viking Track Team will compete next in the Lampasas MS Relays on March 27
Cheer clinic
Please note that this is an independent practice and your student's attendance will have not have a postive or negative impact on your school tryout.
Want to get involved?
Hello Parents and Guardians:
We are actively forming a parent volunteer group to help support the teachers, staff, and
students at Lago Vista Middle School. As a parent, there are a number of ways you can help out
and be involved at middle school:
● Teacher Supply Drive
● Monthly Staff Appreciation Luncheons
● Stock the Teachers Lounge
● Pies for Thanksgiving
● Holiday Goodies
● And More
If you are interested in joining a group of parents to volunteer at the middle school, please
complete the form Here.
We will send you an email to coordinate the many different opportunities you have to make a
difference at the middle school. Whether you have a few hours a week, an hour a year, or
awesome culinary skills, we’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to help out but aren’t quite sure
how, just let us know and we’ll figure something out!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Stockard at
cstockard@duck.com or Lindsey Phillips at lindsey.phillips@modmed.com
Sincerely,
Courtney Stockard and Lindsey Phillips
The Lago Vista Public Library is charting its course for the future, and your input is invaluable! Please take a moment to participate in a quick survey to prioritize various physical spaces and Library program and service options. Take the survey here https://op2.us/LV-HS or scan the QR code. Feel free to share the survey with friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join us in enhancing the Library’s services for the future.
Student Registration
This message is to inform you that annual student registration is open in Ascender ParentPortal.
As a reminder, annual registration must be completed EACH YEAR because these forms provide us with important permissions and information that must be provided annually. It is also very important to note that the information provided in Ascender ParentPortal is what the school uses to contact parents in the event of an emergency, so it is very important that all information is correct and up-to-date.
HOW DO I ACCESS ASCENDER PARENT PORTAL?
https://portals13.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=227912
¿NECESITA ESPAÑOL?
Todos los formularios de registro también están en español. Para continuar en español, hay un menú desplegable en la esquina superior derecha de la página de inicio de sesión para cambiar al español.
WHAT IF I HAVE A NEWLY ENROLLED STUDENT? WHAT IF DON'T SEE MY ENROLLED STUDENT IN ASCENDER PARENTPORTAL?
If you enrolled your student during summer enrollment, you must still complete annual registration forms. If you don't see your enrolled student when you log in, an Ascender ParentPortal ID is needed in order to link to your student and complete the annual registration forms.
Please email registration@lagovistaisd.net and your campus registrar to receive your student's Ascender ParentPortal ID. Please note that there may be slight delays in answering requests during peak times, such as this, but we will get it to you as quickly as possible!
Once you receive your student's Ascender ParentPortal ID from the campus registrar, please log into Ascender ParentPortal, select "Link to Enrolled Student", and enter the ParentPortal ID and the student's date of birth.
WHAT IF I SEE MY STUDENT, BUT DON'T HAVE A "REGISTRATION" OPTION?
In order to complete forms or update data for a student, the email address you have listed in Ascender ParentPortal must match what we have in our system. If you can see your student, but can't update any information, those email addresses do not match. We recommend updating and verifying your email address in Ascender ParentPortal. If you need us to change your email address in our system, please email registration@lagovistaisd.net and your campus registrar. You will be asked to provide your student's full name, date of birth, and grade level for verification purposes.
WHO IS MY CAMPUS REGISTRAR?
Lago Vista Elementary School (PK-3)
Christine Harris at charris@lagovistaisd.net
Lago Vista Intermediate School (4-5)
Gabby Mercado (Habla española) at gmercado@lagovistaisd.net
Lago Vista Middle School (6-8)
Monica Kaiser at mkaiser@lagovistaisd.net
Lago Vista High School (9-12)
Lisa Dohm at ldohm@lagovistaisd.net
NEED OTHER HELP?
Please email registration@lagovistaisd.net and your campus registrar.
Bell Schedule
Doors open at 8:10 - there will not be supervision before then...
1st Period - 8:40 - 9:32
2nd Period - 9:36 - 10:28
Advisory - 10:32 - 11:02
3rd Period - 11:06 - 11:58
A Lunch - 12:00 - 12:30
A 4th Period - 12:34 - 1:26
B 4th Period - 12:02 - 12:54
B Lunch - 12:56 - 1:26
5th Period - 1:30 - 2:22
6th Period - 2:26 - 3:18
7th Period - 3:22 - 4:15
Vaping = DAEP
HB 114 makes offenses involving the possession and/or or use of vapes a mandatory DAEP offense. School districts will now be required to place all students who are caught in possession and/or or using vapes (of any kind – not just those with drugs) into their DAEP.
Please share this with your children - it's just not worth it!
Lago Vista Middle School
Email: eholt@lagovistaisd.net
Website: www.lagovistaisd.net
Location: 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 512-267-8300