Leverett’s Chapel Independent School District

LC Community-

On behalf of everyone at LCISD, I want to express how deeply saddened we are by the recent flooding that has devastated parts of Central Texas, especially Kerr County. Our hearts go out to every family facing loss and uncertainty in this difficult time.

This tragedy brings into focus how fragile and precious life truly is. In an instant, routines can be upended, and our greatest concern becomes ensuring the safety of our children and loved ones

I ask every member of our community to keep these families in your prayers. Let us pray for safety and shelter for those who have been displaced, for strength and perseverance for first responders and relief workers, and for comfort and healing for everyone who has lost their homes or cherished possessions.

LC Community,

Please note that our district grounds will be closed to all visitors and to employees not participating in the annual School Guardian training during the following times:

Monday, July 14: Closed from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 15: Closed from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Only those enrolled in the training may access campus during these periods. Any events, meetings, or activities scheduled for July 14 or 15 must be moved to another date or held after 4:00 p.m.

The grounds will reopen under normal summer hours on Wednesday, July 16.

Go Lions!

🌟 Congratulations to the Leverett's Chapel High School Band for advancing to the State Semi-Finals! 🎶👏 We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication!

LC Community-

The Fourth of July commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared their freedom from British rule. It’s a day to honor our nation’s founding principles of liberty and democracy, to celebrate with family and friends, and to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy.

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Leverett’s Chapel ISD offices will be closed from Wednesday, July 2, through Friday, July 4. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, July 7.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Go Lions!

LC Community- You may have heard that Governor Abbott recently signed House Bill 1481 (Texas Education Code § 37.082) into law. Leverett’s Chapel ISD is fully committed to complying with this new requirement, which mandates that every district adopt a written policy banning student use of personal communication devices on campus during the school day. We are drafting our district-wide policy now, and it will take effect on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Under HB 1481, “personal communication devices” means cell phones, smart-watches, tablets, radio or paging devices, or anything else that can send or receive calls or data. Starting August 6, students may not use these devices on school grounds during class hours. Exceptions apply for students who: Have an IEP or Section 504 accommodation Have a documented medical need (for example, a glucose monitor) Require a device to meet another legal or safety need District-issued devices, such as school-provided tablets, are not affected by this ban. Thank you for your support as we roll out this policy. We’ll share full details and guidelines with families and staff over the summer so everyone knows exactly what to expect come August. Go Lions!

Looking for some LC gear for the upcoming school year? The following link from BSN has got you covered. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/RRY3FjDFpc

✨ Have you seen the latest edition of the LC Beat? We just celebrated our amazing Kindergarten, 8th grade, and 🎓 Senior graduates! It's such a joyful time for our school community! And don’t miss out on the exciting renovations happening on campus! Finally, upcoming dates you don't want to miss.

We are once again wanting to create a sports program to show off our students. If you are a business or individual that would like your name published or a parent that would like to place a message to your athlete, please feel free to contact us.

My LCHS cheer squad is looking for sponsors to get to camp!! Any donation will help and get you a business logo on a banner!

🚨 Attention parents and guardians! The Texas Education Agency has just released the STAAR results for the 24-25 school year! Curious about how your child performed? Click the link below to find their results and stay informed! 📊👇https://www.texasassessment.gov/

LC Community- Leverett’s Chapel ISD will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth National Holiday. Offices will reopen and resume normal hours on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 8:00 AM. Go Lions!

Please join the LCHS cheer squad in this years mini cheer camp! Ages 4-12 All kids (male or female) Welcomed!! For any questions please reach out to Coach Sara White swilliamson@leverettschapelisd.net

LC Community- Booster Club Meeting – This Thursday at 4:00 PM We’ll be holding a Booster Club meeting this Thursday at 4:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Elementary School. Please enter through the administration door by the breezeway. We’re actively looking for new volunteers and Board Members to join the Booster Club. If you’re interested in getting involved and making a difference, we’d love to see you there. Go Lions!

Here are the current Volleyball and Football Schedules for the upcoming year.

Secondary Report Cards are ready for pickup in Ms. Kristi's office! Senior packets and Diplomas are also ready for pickup. You may pickup anytime between 9a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. If you have any questions, call 903-834-3181. Happy Summer!

For ALL athletes and parents/guardians, whether JH or HS, please join the appropriate sportsYou teams so that you may receive communications about workouts, schedules, etc. FOOTBALL EQTL-4S6V XCOUNTRY XJ89-SAWE POWERLIFTING UYXQ-Z62D BOYS BASKETBALL 8PHC-W7EY BASEBALL BGQC-APKL TRACK 9836-UME2 HS CHEER NLSV-JZCZ VOLLEYBALL DY2M-AYMU GIRLS BASKETBALL C7WF-R36J JH CHEER AD95-JJF3 Workouts are available all summer on Mon-Thurs. For ALL JH and HS. We want as many as we can get daily and we also understand it's summer. Come get an hour or two. The gym, weight room, and field are available.

LC Community- Help us congratulate Junior De’Waylon Brown on earning a Division II rating this past weekend at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest! We’re so proud of you, De’Waylon, and can’t wait to see where your talent takes you next! Go Lions!

LC Community- As we wrapped up our final staff meeting of the 2024–2025 school year, I took a moment to reflect on what has truly been a remarkable year. We’ve seen success, we’ve celebrated accomplishments, and we’ve grown—both as individuals and as a team. Our students and staff alike have pushed forward in meaningful ways, and I am proud of all that we have achieved. But with that success came challenges, and those challenges brought us valuable opportunities to learn and improve. As I told the staff, this summer, yes, take time to relax and recharge, but also make time to reflect. Reflect on the work we’ve done, what we’ve learned, and what we can each do to get better—to be better. Better for our kids at LC. Growth comes from recognizing our weaknesses, addressing them, and building on our strengths. We are only as strong as our weakest link, and this is a team effort. A strong organization is built through culture, and culture doesn’t happen overnight. It is a process, one that requires full commitment from everyone. As Simon Sinek reminds us, “A culture is strong when people work with each other, for each other.” This year, I believe we’ve taken a meaningful step forward in creating a culture of high expectations, grounded in love and understanding—for ourselves, for one another, and most importantly, for our students. I also want to take a moment to recognize the outstanding individuals who received service awards this year. For five years of service, congratulations to Coach Tiphnay Bowers. Celebrating ten years of dedication are Kendra Chapman (not pictured), Lindsey Monaghan, and Amber Villagomez. For twenty years of service, we honor Lana Dean, and for an incredible forty years, a special recognition goes to Brenda Smith. Your commitment is inspiring. Additionally, we are proud to recognize our staff attendance award winners. Third place goes to Bridgette Hughes, second place to Nelwin Perry (not pictured), and our winner this year is Julia Espinosa. Thank you all for your service, your heart, and your dedication to LCISD. Thank you for a great year. Rest well, reflect deeply, and I look forward to seeing you in August. Go Lions!

LC Community- Last Friday night, the Class of 2025 took the Leverett’s Chapel auditorium for one last time as students of LCISD, and it was a fantastic evening. Carson Ford and Ethan Kirk delivered the Valedictorian and Salutatorian speeches, reflecting on their journeys and thanking the staff for always pushing them to be better learners and leaders. We were honored to have scholarship presentations from Barry Barrett, President of the Exe's Association, LC graduate Colby Shaw of Eastman Chemical, Mary Taylor presenting the Wes McWhorter Memorial Scholarship, Derrick Logozzo from Kilgore College's Instrumental Music and Bands Program Director, and Jimmy Chapman of the Rusk County Democratic Party. Thanks to their generosity and the hard work of our graduates, they earned institutional scholarships of $59,150, external scholarships of $42,250, and FAFSA awards totaling $159,175, for a combined total of $260,575. We wish the Class of 2025 all the best in their future endeavors, once a Lion, always a Lion. We also want to extend a sincere thank-you to their families, friends, community members, staff, and the LCISD School Board of Trustees for their continued support. Small School, Big Dreams, Bold Futures. Go Lions!

LC Community- Small School. Big Dreams. Bold Futures. We are very excited to celebrate our 4th and 5th-grade scientists whose creativity and hard work shone brightly in the last six weeks’ science projects! Mrs. Batie and her kiddos worked up to the very last moment. Please join us in congratulating our winners: Principal’s Choice Award: Brantley O’Neal 1st Place: Adam and Seth Winegheart 2nd Place: Xavi Ronriquez (Live Turtle Exhibit) (not pictured) 3rd Place: Kendra Riewer (Live Fish Habitat) (not pictured) 4th Place: Sammy Sanchez Go Lions!