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All Leander ISD employees will see a salary increase beginning with the first paycheck of the 2024-25 school year after the district's board of trustees approved the raises at a board meeting earlier this month.

Leander ISD approves 2.5% raises across all positions

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved 2.5% pay increase for every staff member as a part of its 2024-25 compensation plan at its board meeting earlier this month. “Within budgetary … more

Staff Reports | 5/24/24

Success High School senior redefines success

Brianna Hollie, a 16-year-old senior at Success High School, says she is eager to step into her future. “I’m so happy to be graduating, especially a year early! It helps give me a … more

Contributed Report | 5/23/24

Stony Point NJROTC named distinguished unit with academic honors

Stony Point High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) has earned its third “Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors”. The group was also ranked the number … more

Staff Reports | 5/17/24

A group of local scholarship recipients selected by Pedernales Electric Cooperative for awards ranging from $3,000 to $4,500 were recognized at a reception on May 2 in Kyle. Back Row, left to right: Cougar Seale, Connor Daly, Owen Mietus, Olivia Jimenez; Front row, left to right: Minh Pham, Raina Desai, Ananya Khanna, Archita Roy, Sienna Pilon; Not pictured: Nathan Lemley, Jishnu Saani, and Laya John.

PEC awards $100,000 in scholarships to area students

Seven Leander ISD and four Round Rock ISD students among a group of 25 students selected to receive scholarships from within the Pedernales Electric Cooperative's service area. "Pedernales … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/24

Leander ISD to continue free summer meal program

This summer, Leander ISD will again serve children 18 and younger and enrolled student with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/24

LISD names new area superintendent

Leander ISD recently announced that Kimberly Waltmon will become the district's newest area superintendent. Waltmon will replace Area Superintendent Christine Simpson, who will be retiring at the end … more

Staff Reports | 5/12/24

Three high school seniors awarded USA's highest civilian honor

Three students from Harmony Public Schools-CTX have received the Gold Congressional Award. Recognized as the highest honor bestowed upon young Americans by the United States Congress, the Gold … more

Contributed Report | 5/11/24

Round Rock HS senior says she's ready to fly

Round Rock High School’s Rachel Dieterich said she found her community in the school’s ROTC program. “When I started freshman year, it was Covid, right? But I still came to … more

Contributed Report | 5/10/24

Vanessa Randels named Chandler Oaks Elementary principal

Vanessa Randels is the new Chandler Oaks Elementary IB World School principal. Randels brings 21 years of elementary education experience, including 13 years as a classroom teacher. She has been … more

Staff Reports | 5/9/24

RRISD names director of safety and security

Round Rock ISD has named Richard Andreucci as its new director of safety and security, where he will provide strategic direction for the district’s safety and security program, including … more

Staff Reports | 3/7/24

A new program will begin introducing Accelerated Science classes to students at all 11 Round Rock ISD middle school students.

Round Rock ISD middle schools to offer Accelerated Science pathway

Middle school just got a little more exciting for Round Rock ISD students with a passion for STEM. Beginning this fall, all 11 middle schools within the district will introduce … more

Staff Reports | 2/28/24

58 LISD students named TMEA all-state musicians

58 Leander ISD Band and Choir students were selected as Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Musicians for the 2023-24 school year. This is the largest number of LISD students that have … more

Staff Reports | 2/28/24

LISD enrollment growth slower than previous years

Leander ISD’s student enrollment will grow less rapidly than in pervious years, according to the district’s annual demographic report by Population and Survey Analysts. Contributing … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 11/13/23

The map show the proposed attendance zones for Elementary School No. 30 and how it will impact other neighboring attendance zones.

Leander ISD release possible future zoning for Elementary School No. 30

Leander ISD has released its proposed attendance zoning maps for Elementary School No. 30 and members of the community now have an opportunity to give their feedback on the zoning scenario. The … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 11/10/23

Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022, Leander, Texas. Leander ISDâ??s A.C. Bible Stadium is to the left.

Travis County judge temporarily blocks release of A-F school ratings after changes

A Travis County judge ruled on Oct. 26 that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) temporarily halt its release of its annual A-F school ratings. The order by Judge Catherine Mauzy comes after more … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 10/31/23

The Leander ISD administration building in Leander.

LISD considering opening new early childhood center

Due to ongoing growth in the northern part of the district, Leander ISD is considering opening an early childhood center in 2025. The early childhood center, which is recommended at the Sept. 21 … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 10/3/23

Students from Jim Plain and Bagdad elementary schools help with a Leander ISD groundbreaking ceremony for Elementary School No. 30, in Leander on April 28, 2023.

Leander ISD is asking for the public’s input on naming Elementary School No. 30

Residents within LISD's boundaries have until Sept. 29 to submit their name suggestions using the district’s website. The submission form can be found at: … more

By Clayton Kelley, Reporter | 9/27/23

A Round Rock ISD Police Department vehicle, Round Rock, Texas, April 28, 2022.

Leander ISD to seek exception to having officers at all campuses

Leander ISD said its board of trustees will consider a resolution seeking a "good cause exception" that would allow the district time to implement an "alternative standard" to meet the requirements … more

STAFF REPORTS | 9/5/23

Round Rock ISD names chief equity officer

Longtime educator and advocate for equity Dr. Thymai Dong has been named Round Rock ISD’s new chief equity officer. Dong comes to Round Rock ISD from Hutto ISD, where she served as … more

Contributed Report | 9/4/23

Round Rock ISD names Byron Gerard assistant superintendent of student support services

Round Rock ISD recently named Byron Gerard assistant superintendent of student support services. Gerard served as the executive director of college and career readiness at Yakima ISD in Washington … more

Contributed Report | 9/4/23

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