Lubbock-Cooper ISD

The Pirate and Patriot pride runs deep around here - it even shows up in our pumpkins! We love seeing our student's school spirit on full display! Wishing the entire LCP family a fun, safe, and happy Halloween weekend! 🎃🏴‍☠️🇺🇸

We’re closing out our National Principals Month celebration with one more trip down memory lane! 📸 Today, we’re sharing childhood photos of Lubbock-Cooper High School’s Mr. Winton, Mrs. Pesterfield, Mrs. Herrera, Mr. DeLeon, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Doege, and Mr. McMeans! From young kids with big dreams to the leaders they are today, we’re grateful for the time, care, and commitment they give to our Pirates each day. Thank you to all of our campus leaders across LCISD for the difference you make in the lives of our students!

A few childhood snapshots, a whole lot of heart for education! Our National Principals Month celebration continues at Central Elementary, where we’re throwing it back with childhood photos of Mr. Cox, Mrs. Jimenez, and Mrs. Owens! We’re thankful for the leadership, encouragement, and care they pour into their campus community each day. Help us celebrate this wonderful team! 🎉

🏈 BACK-TO-BACK DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Congratulations to our Laura Bush Middle School 8th grade football teams on bringing home the Stars Division District Championship! Both the 8th Grade A Team and 8th Grade B Team are BACK-TO-BACK football champions, and the 8th Grade B Team capped off an incredible season by going UNDEFEATED! We are so proud of these athletes and coaches for their hard work, determination, and commitment to one another! #LCPfamily #LCPexcellence

Before they were leading Pirates and Patriots, they were just kids themselves! For National Principals Month, we’re shining the spotlight on Lubbock-Cooper Middle School’s Mrs. McReynolds, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Tressler, and Mrs. Sparks! 🎉 We’re celebrating these four leaders and the passion, commitment, and care they bring to our LCMS family every day. Join us in showing them some love!

Register your 1st-6th grade Lady Pirates and Lady Patriots for Lubbock-Cooper Lady Hoopsters! Visit cooperhoopsters.com/home for more information and to register today! (Registration is open through December 7; tryouts are December 12.)

If you see an LCP parent volunteer, give them a hug or a high-five - they're the real MVPs! 🏆 From our PTOs to our Booster Clubs to our Watch D.O.G.S., and everything in between, the LCP family is better because of the moms and dads (and grandmas and grandpas, aunts and uncles, and more) who never stop showing up for our students, staff, and campuses! These incredible volunteers help out at school, raise funds to support student activities, serve meals to our teachers, make our hallways look amazing, plan book fairs and fall festivals, organize give-back nights at area restaurants, share important messages with our families, and help us celebrate the many wins happening across our district. From the big events to the everyday acts of service, they are always finding ways to make a difference, and we could not do what we do without them! Their hard work is usually behind the scenes, but it deserves the biggest shoutout! To every parent, grandparent, and volunteer who gives their time, energy, and heart to our schools: THANK YOU! #LCPfamily

New Hope Academy hit a special milestone last week - 600 graduates! Congratulations to number 600, Kolie Petty, and all of our fantastic New Hope Academy grads! #LCPfamily

Congratulations to Lubbock-Cooper FFA's own Aaron Bednarz, honored at the National FFA Convention with the Honorary American FFA Degree, the highest honorary award bestowed by the National FFA Organization! The Honorary American FFA Degree is reserved for individuals who have provided exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education, or FFA, and teachers who have created high-quality agricultural education programs which inspire and motivate their students to strive for success are eligible. We are so proud of Mr. Bednarz and his contributions to Lubbock-Cooper FFA and the LCP family!

LCHS will host its annual NHS Trunk-or-Treat from 5:00-7:00 p.m. TOMORROW, Sunday, October 25 in the LCHS Band parking lot! 🎃🍬🎃🍬 (In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside the LCHS Field House!) Admission is free, and participating organizations will accept donations to support the family of Dr. Sarah Allen.

LCHS will host its annual NHS Trunk-or-Treat from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 in the LCHS Band parking lot! 🎃🍬🎃🍬 Admission is free, and participating organizations will accept donations to support the family of Dr. Sarah Allen. (Please note: should inclement weather cause any adjustments to the schedule or location of the event, that information will be shared on district social media!)

DRIVING PIRATE AND PATRIOT PRIDE! 🏈❤️ Thank you to Group 1 Ford of Hub City for supporting our Pirates and Patriots as a gameday sponsor! Your generosity helps create memorable Friday night experiences for our student-athletes, families and fans. We’re proud to partner with community businesses that believe in our students and show up for the LCP family. Thank you for helping make game nights special and for supporting the traditions that bring our community together! We appreciate you being part of Team LCP! #LCPfamily

Our National Principals Month celebration continues with East Elementary! Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with childhood photos of Mrs. Eugenis, Mrs. Turnbow, and Mr. Hight! 🎉 We’re so grateful for the leadership, dedication, and care they bring to East Elementary each day. Help us celebrate this fantastic team!

🔬🔎 Real-world learning in action! Students from LCHS and Liberty HS recently visited the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory in Lubbock for a behind-the-scenes look at forensic science! From evidence intake to ballistics, DNA, fingerprint, and chemical analysis, students explored the many ways forensic scientists analyze evidence and support criminal investigations. This hands-on learning experience gave students a closer look at the science behind the scenes and the career opportunities available in the field! A big thank-you to the DPS Crime Laboratory team for welcoming our Pirates and Patriots and providing this valuable learning opportunity!

Congratulations to Central Elementary pre-k teacher Jordan LeBlanc, who was awarded $1,000 through the Alliance Credit Union Teacher Giveaway! We are so proud to have dedicated educators like Ms. LeBlanc making a difference in the lives of our youngest Pirates and Patriots every day! Thank you to Alliance Credit Union for recognizing and investing in the incredible educators who make a difference in our schools! #LCPfamily

What an honor for Liberty High School to serve as the host site for the Region 17 More Than Meets the Eye event last week! We were proud to welcome students and staff from across our region for a day of celebrating the independence, abilities, and achievements of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Students explored topics like accessibility, inclusion, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and more! Thank you to everyone who joined us in creating an opportunity for students to learn from one another, build understanding, and celebrate the many ways individuals with visual impairments thrive in their schools and communities! #LCPfamily

LCHS will host its annual NHS Trunk-or-Treat from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25 in the LCHS Band parking lot! 🎃🍬🎃🍬 Admission is free, and participating organizations will accept donations to support the family of Dr. Sarah Allen.

LCISD students in incoming grades PK-5 can adopt a Lady Pirate Varsity Basketball player for the upcoming season! The cost is $60, which includes a custom Lady Pirate jersey, admission into home games, and a meet and greet! Sign up today at url.lcisd.net/gl6, and meet your Lady Pirate on October 26! Please contact the Adopt-a-Lady-Pirate parent committee with questions!

Early voting begins tomorrow, Monday, October 19 and ends Friday, October 30. Early voting locations, times, and dates can be found online at votelubbock.gov/election-inf…. Learn more about LCISD's proposed VATRE at lcisd.net/o/lcisd/page/vatre.

If approved, revenue generated by LCISD's proposed VATRE would help address the district's ongoing budget deficit, which is driven in by rising operational costs and the gap between available funding and the cost of educating students. Approximately 85% of the projected VATRE revenue would go toward employee compensation. The remaining revenue would help LCISD sustain district operations, including school safety and student programming. Learn more about LCISD's proposed VATRE at lcisd.net/o/lcisd/page/vatre.