LHS Counselor Newsletter
Winter Issue (November-December 2022)

Reflection and Finishing Strong
Students and Parents,
The holiday season is upon us and it causes us to reflect on all the special people and things in our lives. Now more than ever, acknowledging and developing a mindset of gratitude means expressing appreciation for all parts of life both big and small and establishing meaningful relationships with family and friends. We hope you get to spend some time with family and friends and to relax.
Although we are all excited for the holiday season, we must remember to finish the semester strong by turning in all work, attending tutorials, and doing well on those final exams in December. This is also a good time to look at your spring schedules in Skyward and if there are any schedule changes that need to be made, please contact your counselor via email, counselor request Google form, or in-person before the winter break. The LHS counselors wish everyone a safe and wonderful holiday season.
Transcripts take up to 2 wks to be processed. *LISD closes during Thanksgiving break. Thanksgiving break does not count in the 2 wks to process. Transcripts requested after Thanksgiving break for a December 1st deadline do not meet the 2 wks window
Community College and Technical Trade School Fair

Cafe con Leche College Applications & Financial Aid Event
Saturday, November 12th
10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Financial Aid---FAFSA and TASFA help
11 a.m. - 2: 00 p.m.



STAAR EOC Testing Schedule in December
December 2022 EOC Testing
December 6 (Tuesday) English I STAAR EOC
December 7 (Wednesday) Biology/U.S. History STAAR EOC
December 8(Thursday) English II STAAR EOC
December 9 (Friday) Algebra I STAAR EOC & Make-ups for all EOC's
Attention Senior December Grads

Reminders before the semester ends...
2. Turn in any district-issued equipment (athletic uniforms, fine arts uniforms/equipment, etc.)
3. Make sure all accounts/fines are cleared (ex. cafeteria, library, parking, etc.)
If you have any further questions, please see your counselor or assistant principal.

FAFSA and TASFA Information and Opt-out Form
New Texas Education Agency (TEA) FAFSA Graduation Requirement Starting for the 2021-2022 School Year
House Bill 3 (HB 3) Implementation: FAFSA Application
Beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:
- Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)
- Submit a signed opt-out form


FAFSA opens October 1
LHS Counseling webpage with available scholarship opportunities.
Helpful LHS Resources
Homepage LHS Counseling
Link to reoccurring Scholarships
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Victoria Tutt
Registrar Last names A-M
Email: tuttv@lisd.net
Elizabeth Nash
Registrar Last names N-Z
Email: nashe@lisd.net
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Holly Spinks
Testing Coordinator
Email: spinksh@lisd.net
LHS Testing Webpage: https://www.lisd.net/Page/9335
SAT, ACT, AP TESTING, STAAR Testing during COVID-19
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Quencia Cross
Community in Schools Site Coordinator
Email: crossq@lisd.net
Transcript Request
Getting Into the Holiday Spirit
The Lewisville High School Counseling Staff
Maria Ortiz Lead Counselor AVID Students Email: ortizm@lisd.net | Claudia Smith Last Names A-CE Email: | Yvette Swain Last Names CH-GI Email: swainl@lisd.net |
Dianna Alagood Last Names GO-LE Email: alagoodb@lisd.net | Jamie Pulpaneck Last Names: LI-O Email: pulpaneckj@lisd.net | Erin Somers Last Names: P-SA Email: somerse@lisd.net |
Shaily Mosby Last Names: SC-Z Email: mosbys@lisd.net | Debbie Lewis College & Career Counselor Email: lewisdl@lisd.net | Joann Short Student Assistance Counselor Email: shortj@lisd.net |
