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Leander ISD planning new initiative to boost math performance

Leander ISD students have seen their academic achievement with reading return to “at or near” pre-pandemic levels, but their mathematical achievement has still not recovered. In an effort … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/24/23

Leander High School, seen on Sept. 29. 2022, Leander, Texas.

Community members, students can now join LISD Long-Range Planning Committee

Leander ISD is expanding its ten-year Long-Range Planning Committee to allow community members, students and parents to apply to join it for the first time. The application process is now open … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/16/23

Krystall Williams named principal of RRISD's Elsa England Elementary

Krystall Williams has been named the new principal of Round Rock ISD's Elsa England Elementary School. She will replace longtime principal Jana Stowe, who will retire at the end of this school year. … more

Staff Reports | 5/13/23

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

Leander ISD anticipating recapture payments to grow

Leander ISD expects its recapture payments to the state to increase from $36 million to $50 million for next year, according to estimates presented at the April 27 Leander ISD Board of Trustees … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/9/23

Christy Hilbun named principal at LISD's Giddens Elementary

Christy Hilbun was named the new principal at Leander ISD's Giddens Elementary School. Superintendent Bruce Gearing described Hilbun as an "amazing educator with a heart and passion for her students, … more

Staff Reports | 5/7/23

Leander ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday, April 28, 2023, to mark the beginning of construction on Elementary School No. 30, which will be located west of Bagdad Road and north of San Gabriel Parkway near Devine Lake Park

Leander ISD holds groundbreaking for Elementary School No. 30

Leander ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday to mark the beginning of construction on Elementary School No. 30. Located west of Bagdad Road and north of San Gabriel Parkway near Devine Lake … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 5/4/23

The robot that led the CPHS Robotics Team to semi-finals

Cedar Park HS Robotics Team reach semi-finals at FIRST Championship

The Cedar Park High School Robotics Team cheered an impressive accomplishment back on April 22 when the team reached the semi-finals for the “FIRST Championship” in Houston for the first … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 5/3/23

Cars line up in either direction and numerous families walk their children into Westside Elementary School in Cedar Park on the first day of school, August 17, 2022.

PACs report spending 30-days ahead of 2023 LISD bond election; three PACs opposing bond have no filings about opposition spending

Leander ISD voters are being courted by local PACs vying to convince them to vote for or against the district's proposed $762 million bond package in the upcoming May 6 elections. All PACs must file … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 4/26/23

Signs supporting and opposed to Leander ISDâ??s bond proposition for the May 6 election are visible on the first day of early voting, April 24, 2023, outside the Cedar Park Public Library polling place.

PACs vying over LISD bond package poised to define district’s future; Early voting begins Monday

Leander ISD is seeking a proposed $762 million combined bond package aimed at growing the district and meeting future needs during the May 6 local elections. Early voting on the bond will start … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer, and Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/24/23

The Harmony School of Innovation - Austin's fifth-grade kickball team.

5th grade students hold kickball tournament fundraiser

Fifth-grade students from Harmony School of Innovation collaborated in conceptualizing and planning a fundraiser for the Austin Animal Shelter, raising $2,385 to donate to their furry friends. How? … more

Staff Reports | 4/14/23

Round Rock ISD Education in Training students advance to national competition

Round Rock and Stony Point high school’s education in training program students are advancing to Nationals after competing at the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) conference in Round … more

Staff Reports | 4/13/23

Cedar Park HS Robotics Team winning State which advances the team to FIRST World Championship

Cedar Park HS Robotics Team Heading to Nationals; seeks public help to fund

For the first time in the history of the team, the 45 members of the Cedar Park High School Robotics Team are getting an opportunity to compete March 18 in the “FIRST World Championship” in … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 4/13/23

Jim Plain Elementary principal Erika Cruz is one of five finalists for this year's H-E-B Excellence in Education Award.

LISD's Plain Elementary principal nominated for H-E-B Excellence in Education Award

Erika Cruz, principal at Leander ISD's Jim Plain Elementary School in Leander, has been nominated for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Award. Students and staff at Plain Elementary surprises … more

Staff Reports | 4/7/23

Glenn High School in Leander, Texas, seen on October 6, 2022.

Leander ISD ponders whether to cancel Danielson MS to Glenn HS bus route due to hazardous conditions

CORRECTION: Leander ISD is discussing whether to discontinue the bus route. A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that it had already been discontinued. Leander ISD is pondering … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 4/6/23

Neighborhoods who are zoned to attend Glenn High School could be rezoned for Leander High School while students living in Leander High School and Vista Ridge High School neighborhoods could be moved to Cedar Park High School, according to recent findings presents at the March 23 Leander ISD Board of Trustees meeting.

Leander ISD unveils second attendance zoning scenarios; Glenn, Leander and Vista Ridge HS impacted by new changes

Leander ISD recently unveiled a second revised scenario for changes to its attendance zones that could impact even more high schools, potentially shifting students into entirely new schools. … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 4/6/23

A group of Leander ISD bus drivers competed in the district's first ever Bus ROADeo, with two LISD drivers advancing to a state competition later this month.

LISD bus drivers compete in 'Bus ROADeo'

A total of 25 Leander ISD employees participated in the district's first-ever bus ROADeo in March. The event was held at Gupton Stadium in Cedar Park, with families of the employees cheering on … more

Staff Reports | 4/5/23

A third-grade student takes notes at Linder Elementary School in Austin on Jan. 14, 2022.

Texas Education Agency moves to appoint conservators for Austin ISD

The Texas Education Agency late last week said it will move to appoint conservators to oversee the Austin Independent School District, citing the district’s failings in serving students receiving … more

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | 4/1/23

Leander ISD District Wide Art Show

Thousands attended the Leander ISD district-wide art show, displaying artwork ranging from charcoal drawings to ceramic bowls and more ... more

3/30/23

Bryce Ritchie and Team One at Semi-Finals, leading to State.

Vista Ridge cybersecurity team advances to nationals, taking off to Maryland

Just months after Vista Ridge High School’s “CyberPatriot'' security team claimed glory by winning Texas’ number one cybersecurity team claims glory for the second consecutive year, the five … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer | 3/23/23

RRISD Administration Building File Photo

RRISD open enrollment for out-of-district students starts April 17

For those living outside the Round Rock ISD boundaries who wish to attend one of the district's schools, rnrollment for the 2023-2024 school year will open April 17 for Pre-K through grade 12 … more

Staff Reports | 3/10/23

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