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  • Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees approves new Dist...

    September 21, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LHISD Office of Communications (512) 260-5580   The Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees are thrilled to announce the hiring of Chris Rybarski as our new LHISD Chief of Police! Rybarski joined the Austin Police Department in 1998, following his service in the U.S. Army. Chris spent 25 years in law enforcement. During his tenure Rybarski spent 10 years with the Austin Police Bomb Squad as a certified Bomb Technician, Explosive Breacher, SWAT team member and team leader and instructor for the Austin Police Department Dive Team.  Rybarski coordinated operations for large-scale events within the City of Austin, including the World Trade Conference, the University of Texas Football Team home games as a render safe team and vehicle search team, the annual South by Southwest Music Festival, and the Formula One event, as well as several local events.  He also worked jointly with the US Secret Service, coordinating presidential visits, including security of presidential motorcade routes and security checks of all locations for presidential stops and overnight stays, and in securing venue sites for several presidential campaign functions, including the Barack Obama/Hillary Clinton campaign, President George W. Bush reelection campaign, as well as routine visits from President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush.  In addition, Rybarski is a certified hazardous material technician and State of Texas fire investigator. He was promoted to detective in 2012 and was assigned to the Organized Crime Division, Narcotics Team II, where he conducted investigations into the sale of illegal narcotics and also conducted counterfeiting investigations in conjunction with U.S. Customs. In 2016, Rybarski was assigned to the Federal Bureau Investigation, Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he conducted federal investigations involving international and domestic terrorism, was a lead investigator during the Austin Bomber investigation, was tasked with investigating school shooting threats within the Central Texas region, and instructed numerous schools in school threat assessments, as well as behavioral assessments. He retired from the Austin Police Department in 2021 and soon thereafter joined the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Child Exploitation Unit, which focuses on catching individuals who promote/possess child pornography.   As the new LHISD police chief, Rybarski will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our students and staff across the district as he will lead his team of campus police officers. When asked about becoming our new Chief of Police, Rybarski said, “I am excited about this new journey in my law enforcement career and look forward to working with my fellow law enforcement officers at LHISD PD and the staff  faculty, students and parents of LHISD!” Chris Rybarski and Laurel, his wife of 33 years, have lived in Liberty Hill for the past 23 years, and all three of their children attended and graduated from Liberty Hill ISD. They are new empty nesters, as their youngest child graduated from LHISD last school year and has gone on to college. Laurel is a paralegal with the Whole Foods Market legal team. Chris was heavily involved with the Liberty Hill Youth League, wherein he coached baseball, softball, and basketball. He is an active member with the world (Liberty Hill) famous Panther Pit Crew, which promotes and supports school functions and youth throughout the community. He is the assistant rescue coordinator and diver for the Southern Drag Boat Association, and he has done this for the past 18 years. Chris and Laurel are avid hockey fans and attend most Texas Stars home games. Chris enjoys barbequing, entertaining and feeding family and friends whenever possible.

    Thursday, Sep 21 2023

  • LHISD Gifted and Talented Parent Information Night

    Good evening LHISD elementary school parents and guardians,  Just a reminder that Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, we will be hosting a parent information night where you can learn more about the gifted and talented program. See below for details.  We hope to see you there!  Thank you, Liberty Hill ISD 512-570-5580

    Tuesday, Sep 12 2023

  • Liberty Hill ISD Community Newsletter: Sept. 8, 2023

    Welcome Back Panther Nation! Welcome Back Panther Nation! Building Champions in Academics, Character, and Community ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Open this email in a browser   First Week of School We're back at school and better than ever! Our Panthers rocked their first week back at Liberty Hill ISD with non-stop fun, laughter, and endless good times! From classroom giggles to cafeteria chats, it's clear that this year is going to be an absolute blast. The adventures have begun!   Opening Bar W Liberty Hill ISD as we proudly   opened the doors of Bar W Elementary to welcome our incredible Bar W Family to their brand-new home on the first day of school. The energy was palpable, and we could hardly contain our excitement! None of this would have been possible without the dedication, hard work, and unwavering support of our amazing community. A massive THANK YOU to each and every individual who played a part in making this dream a reality. Your contributions truly "Raised the Bar" and allowed us to open our doors right on schedule.     Stadium Rules and Responsibilities We are so excited to welcome our students and families back to another great year of Panther football! To ensure we provide the safest and most enjoyable experience for all, we request that everyone abide by the following rules:  Children in eighth grade and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.  Spectators are not allowed to be on the upper deck area near the press box during the games as this area is reserved for media and game workers only. Only credentialed authorized personnel will be allowed on the field or in the press box area before the game, at halftime, or after the game. Individuals on the field or surrounding area must present a sidelines pass. Each school is responsible for their sideline. No one under the age of 18 years old may enter the press box – with the exception of authorized personnel. Students should remain in the stands with their parents or friends and should not be loitering under the bleachers or blocking walkways or stairwells. No cannons, train horns, laser pointers or confetti allowed. Thank you for your support in helping us make this the most successful year yet!  Striving for Social Media App Safety Recently a couple of social media applications have been making headlines. A new   TikTok challenge   encourages students to tell a teacher that there is a gun or bomb in their backpack as a “joke.” We want to remind our families that Liberty Hill ISD takes all threats of violence very seriously. Any form of threatening statements may constitute in individuals receiving felony criminal charges and can impact a person’s future for a lifetime. The   calendar/schedule sharing app called Saturn   is making waves causing parents to question how safe it is for their children. Here are some things to consider from an   Aug. 23 review from Bark   (a parental control platform). Recommended age for use: 14 and up Potential harmful content such as cyberbullying Immediately requests to connect with Snapchat account Saturn states that they use email verification to verify students are in high school; however, at many schools (to include LHISD), email verification is not possible because the schools don't allow outside apps to use student emails for verification. There are other calendar apps that can help students organize their day without being digitally connected to their whole school in an app that has such a high possibility for predation. The whole point of the app is to connect with other student's and view their schedule. It also allows kids to connect with other social media apps on their profile - limiting privacy. Virtually no parental controls. We encourage our students to make safe, wise decisions and to ask a parent, guardian or teacher if they have any questions or concerns about challenges or things they see on social media.     SMART Rider Program Did you know that approximately 5,000 students utilize Liberty Hill ISD bus services each school day? That’s a lot of kids! Our transportation team is honored to be part of our students’ beginning and end of each school day. Our drivers get to know their students and enjoy providing a safe, healthy, positive environment for them each and every day. In an effort to work together with our students to maintain this environment, we are implementing a new program called “SMART Bus Rider”. Sharing this new plan with our bus riders will help students understand the boundaries the transportation department has set for our riders and the consequences of violating these requirements.  Smart Rider signs have been added to the buses and at the campuses near the door that exits to the bus loop or bus loading area. See an example here:  SMART Bus Rider   To learn more about this program,  click HERE. LHISD takes a proactive approach to House Bill 3 Beginning Sept. 1, Texas legislature requires that all public schools must have   at least one armed security office r  on campus during regular school hours. Liberty Hill ISD has felt strongly about being proactive about the safety and security of our students and staff, therefore, in the spring of 2018 the Liberty Hill ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a police officer with the intent that we would continue to grow this department over the coming years. This past summer, our Board approved additional positions which will allow for one LHISD police officer per campus. Check out this article for more details.    Small Town, Big Talent Success Seminar Sept. 16 at LHHS Interested in learning more about how your athlete can follow a path to success? Check out this opportunity to attend a free seminar hosted by SKP Performance Center.   Please register if you are interested in attending.   ParentSquare | Turn on Notifications! We're all about staying  CONNECTED , and we want to make sure you are too! Our district is stepping up its communication game with ParentSquare (ONLY) – your one-stop hub for all things school-related!  If you haven't hopped on board yet, now's the perfect time to do it! Just head over to the app store, snag the ParentSquare App, and dive right in. Get ready for a whole new level of engagement! Why do we love ParentSquare? Let us count the ways! Choose how you want to stay in the loop: emails, texts, app notifications – you name it! It's all about YOUR preferences. Plus, get this: you can decide whether you're all about that real-time update life or if you prefer a neat and tidy daily digest at 6 p.m.    Want to STAY IN THE KNOW of your campus communication? We've got you! Here's how: 1️⃣ Open the ParentSquare app. 2️⃣ Tap the triple bar menu at the top left from the home screen. 3️⃣ Choose "Account" and then " Notifications ." 4️⃣ Toggle on those  instant text and app notifications  for a seamless connection with campus news and updates!  But wait, there's more!  We're all about making sure you're comfortable in your  preferred language ! Tailor your ParentSquare experience by selecting your language of choice: 1️⃣ Head to your Account. 2️⃣ Click on "Preferences." 3️⃣ Select "Language." 4️⃣ Pick your preferred language, and voilà – all post messages will be served up in the language that speaks to you!  Get ready to be in the know like never before, Panther Nation! Let's make sure you're dialed into the action. Download ParentSquare, and let's keep those lines of communication wide open!    Liberty Hill ISD Anonymous Tip Line | See It. Report It. 📲 The LHISD Anonymous Reporting System, which can be found on all campus and district websites and our mobile app, allows you to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns to help someone who may hurt themselves or others.   Steven Snell Superintendent of Liberty Hill ISD Liberty Hill ISD. Building Champions in Academics, Character, and Community Email:  superintendent@libertyhill.txed.net Website:  libertyhill.txed.net Location:  301 Forest Street, Liberty Hill, TX, USA Phone:  512-260-5580 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/steve.snell.585 Twitter:  @s_snell   Liberty Hill Communications Liberty is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters Liberty Hill ISD Communications  

    Friday, Sep 08 2023

  • LHISD Website Update

    Panther Nation, We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to inform you that our new website platform is now live and operational. This transition marks a significant step forward in our efforts to enhance communication and accessibility within our school community. As with any substantial change, we have encountered a few unexpected challenges that we are actively addressing. We understand that these hiccups might be causing inconvenience, and we want to assure you that we are working diligently to resolve these issues as quickly as possible. While we work to iron out the wrinkles in the new website, we want to direct your attention to the main district website at  www.libertyhill.txed.net . Here, you will find the most pertinent school information readily available. Essential services such as Skyward access, transportation details, enrollment information, child nutrition resources, and health services can all be accessed through the main district website, along with all back-to-school information. We understand that the campus-specific websites are still prompting a few issues, and we are in the process of updating and making them accessible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as we navigate through this transition period. Rest assured that once these issues are resolved, the new platform will prove to be an excellent tool to foster better communication and engagement within our school community. If you encounter any urgent issues or need immediate assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our communications department at  communications@libertyhill.txed.net . Your feedback is invaluable as we work towards providing you with the best online experience. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition. We are confident that these efforts will create a more efficient and effective online platform for everyone. We look forward to serving you better through this new website. Best regards, LHISD Communications 

    Thursday, Aug 24 2023

  • Board Briefs August 23, 2023

    LHISD Board Briefs August 23, 2023 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Open this email in a browser   Board Meeting Briefs Public Hearing LHISD held its last public hearing as part of the LHISD budget process. Chief Financial Officer Rosanna Guerrero shared the proposed 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate. Budget Highlights Overall LHISD is recommending reducing the Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate by 17.5 cents. The overall tax rate once approved would be $1.1692 (down 17.5 cents from $1.334 last year.) LHISD has reduced the Tax Rate by 37.5 cents since 2019.  LHISD has 1,200 employees LHISD has realized inflationary costs in fuel (11%), utilities (31%), and insurance (74%) The state-funded basic allotment per child is $6,160 and has not increased since 2019. Property Texas amounts to 61% of the budget and state funding is 35%. LHISD does not pay recapture this year, but will soon. LHISD recommended a total general operating budget of $87.5M of which 85% is allocated toward employee salaries and benefits. Public Comments Miss Amelia Conselman spoke about concerns with the student dress code as it pertains to hair color. Mr. Mark Conselman spoke in support of his daughter's commitment to voice her concerns regarding the student dress code as it pertains to hair color. Mr. Ernesto Barreras spoke about concerns about high booster fees for the high school band. Ms. Natalie McKinnon spoke about traffic and road concerns for Bar W Elementary School. Communication and Information Items Director of Elementary Education Kristine Kline provided the Gifted & Talented Annual Evaluation Report for 2022-23. Chief of Schools Travis Motal and Truancy/Dropout Prevention Coordinator Sandy Scott shared the LHISD Truancy Prevention Presentation. LHISD plans to work with families to improve overall attendance throughout the year and prevent dropouts. As Mrs. Scott stated in the presentation, "I was hired to give families hope." Superintendent Steven Snell provided updates on student enrollment, high school lunch considerations, construction updates, and Bond 2023 sale updates. Consent Agenda The Board approved the minutes from the previous Board meetings The Board approved the monthly financial report including: tax collection summary, cash position/investment report, finance summary report, budget amendments, and purchases of over $50,000 Other consent items approved were the instructional materials for high school mathematics, speech-language pathologist/school psychologist contracted services, TASB Insurance Renewal for 2023-2024, Purchasing Cooperative participation, the teacher appraisal (TTESS) calendar and appraisers, and 4H participation. Current enrollment is: 8,691 students Action Items The Board approved the 2023-24 Budget as presented The Board approved the 2023-24 combined tax rate of $1.1692. The Board approved the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent as presented The Board approved the opening of Legacy Ranch High School as recommended by district administration. The Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price No. 1 for Liberty Hill High School #2 as part of the 2023 Bond program as presented. LHISD will break ground on Legacy Ranch High School on September 1.  Closed Session Items The Board approved the consulting agreement The Board approved approving additional positions as presented The Board approved accepting resignations The Board approved employing personnel The Board tabled the consideration and possible action on the Chief of Police for a future meeting The Board approved the hiring of the new Director of Student Support Services Donna Trevino-Jones Board President Comments The next Regular Board Meeting will be on Sept. 18, 2023   Board Approves Legacy Ranch High School Opening with Ninth Grade Only The Liberty Hill Board of Trustees approved the opening of Legacy Ranch High School in the Fall of 2024 with ninth-grade students only. They also approved the opportunity for current eighth-grade students at Santa Rita Middle School to transfer to Liberty Hill High School if their sibling is a current LHHS student in ninth-11th grade. The district will share a survey with the future LRHS students soon. In the meantime, please see these frequently asked questions  for more information about what's to come!   LIBERTY HILL ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVes new special education director Liberty Hill ISD is pleased to welcome our new Special Education Director Donna Trevino-Jones to our Panther family! Dr. Trevino-Jones has been an educator for over 25 years. She started her career in 1995 with the Dallas Independent School District as a second grade bilingual teacher. After serving as a bilingual teacher, she ventured into middle school as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. In the spring of 2003, Donna completed her master's degree in Educational Administration and later that summer she was given her first assignment in administration as a Dean of Instruction in middle school. This helped to prepare her to become a principal in the spring of 2006, as well as to continue learning and growing as an administrator as she served in the following school districts: Pflugerville, Spring and Arlington. The Harris County Department of Education has been her professional home for the last four years in which she has served as a principal serving students with special needs. In the summer of 2020, she obtained her Doctor of Education in Educational Policy and Leadership from Southern Methodist University. This past school year, Dr. Trevino-Jones was a fellow in the  LoneStar LEND  program sponsored by the University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, in which she learned more about autism and other pervasive developmental disorders. While in this program, Dr. Trevino-Jones was able to participate in clinical rotations in which she could observe how students with special needs, primarily autism, can be served by the school and medical communities. Dr. Trevino-Jones is married, has two children, a daughter-in-law, and an English bulldog, Finn. Her daughter, Dominic, is a 2012 graduate from Columbia University and her son, Carlos, is a 2018 graduate from Texas A&M University. Her daughter-in-law, Caroline, graduated from University of Texas. Liberty Hill has been her parent's home for the last 15 years.  “Excited is an understatement about how I feel to serve our community and be close to my family,” said Trevino-Jones. “Thank you so much for this opportunity!”   Vaping Prevention Resources | HHS.gov Official websites use .gov A.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. digitalmedia.hhs.gov We are Hiring in LHISD! Do you want to be a part of a growing district committed to providing excellence in education? Come work at LHISD and see why everyone wants to be a Panther! View our available positions and apply now at https://www.applitrack.com/libertyhill/onlineapp/     Steven Snell Superintendent of Liberty Hill ISD Liberty Hill ISD. Building Champions in Academics, Character, and Community Email:  superintendent@libertyhill.txed.net Website:  libertyhill.txed.net Location:  301 Forest Street, Liberty Hill, TX, USA Phone:  512-260-5580 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/steve.snell.585 Twitter:  @s_snell Liberty Hill Communications Liberty is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters Liberty Hill ISD Communications  

    Thursday, Aug 24 2023

  • Back-to-School Wednesday, August 16

    Back-to-School August 16 Back-to-School August 16 Building Champions in Academics, Character, and Community ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Open this email in a browser Visit our website anytime to stay current with up-to-date information.      New App for Campus and District Communications We are excited to announce that we have adopted a new form of school-to-home communication at Liberty Hill ISD called ParentSquare . This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with our campuses and district. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to: Send and receive instant school and class information Share files See calendar items Sign up to volunteer Schedule parent-teacher conferences and much more . . . all in one centralized place! All district, campus, grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via email and/or text. Be sure to enable text and push notifications! For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices). LHISD will no longer use Remind, Seesaw, or Blackboard Communications for teacher, campus or district communications as of Sept. 1, 2023. We have already begun the transition process of changing over to "ParentSquare". Please use your email address on your family/student Skyward account to register. You should be able to access and confirm your student's name and grade. We highly recommend downloading the ParentSquare application on your smartphone. Click on this link  to set up your parent account via web or scan/click on the QR code to the right with your phone to add the app to your phone. Once you are set up, please enable text and push notifications.   First Day of School The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. We will conduct all instruction in person.   2023 Bell Schedule Change/ Campus Instructional Times Liberty Hill ISD has a new bell schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.  *Breakfast will be made available at all campuses as doors open.   School Supplies School supply lists for each grade level can be found at  LHISD School Supply Lists 2023-24 . Students in grades 9-12 will receive information regarding school supplies from the teachers during "Meet the Teacher" night or on the first day of school.   Student Schedules/Teacher Assignments New and returning students must be registered for the 2023-24 school year to receive their schedules/teacher assignments. Bar W Elementary  (PreK-Fifth grade) Tuesday, Aug. 15 at "Meet the Teacher" event All Other Elementary Schools  (PreK-Fifth grade) Friday, Aug. 11 at "Meet the Teacher" events Secondary  (Sixth-12th grade) Monday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.   Registration for the 2023-24 School Year If you have not received an automated email or communication from a campus registrar confirming enrollment, or a notification of class schedule/teacher, please do not go to your campus Wednesday, Aug. 16. Instead, grab your required documentation and head to in-person registration at our   Central Administration Office  between  8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration will not be available at the campuses during this week.   Free & Reduced Meals Did you know? Students will need a new application on file to receive free or reduced meals in the 2023-24 school year. Turn in your meal application today!  Apply Online Now . For assistance, please call 512-260-5574.   Loading Your Student's Meal Account Don't forget to load your student's meal account! Meal accounts can be accessed through Skyward. For more information on our Child Nutrition Services department, check out this link!     Transportation If your child is a bus rider, it is time to make sure they are registered for bus service for the new school year. For guaranteed service on the first day of school, all registrations must be completed no later than Aug. 14. After this, registration will be paused and will reopen on Aug. 23. During this time, bus route assignments will be delayed and students will not be guaranteed transportation to or from school through Aug. 25. Students would have to have an alternative means of transportation during this time. Read more about this and the SMART tag system here.  Liberty Hill ISD will utilize the SMART tag system in the 2023-24 school year. If your child needs transportation, please sign up for transportation services at the following link:   LHISD Transportation Department Home Page If you have any questions, you can contact our transportation department at (512) 379-3250 or   transportationoffice@libertyhill.txed.net . Before and After-School Child Care We are currently offering before and after-school child care.   Our Panther Care department provides premier services to the students and community of Liberty Hill by offering services at Liberty Hill Elementary, Noble Elementary and Burden Elementary. In addition, a new program has been established to provide enrichment opportunities for the students of LHISD through our Panther Academy courses.  Registration is open, CLICK HERE for more info. After-school child care is offered at Bar W Elementary, Rancho Sienna Elementary, Santa Rita Elementary through a partnership we have with the YMCA of Central Texas. CLICK HERE to learn more about this program.    Chromebooks and iPads Kinder through First Grades: Classrooms are issued iPads for each student that stay at school. Second through Fifth Grades: Classrooms are issued Chromebooks for each student that stay at school. Sixth through Eighth Grades: Students will be issued a Chromebook during the first week of school that can be taken home and they are responsible for. Ninth Grade: Students will be issued a laptop during the first week of school that can be taken home and they are responsible for. 10th - 12th Grades: New students will be issued a laptop during the first week of school that can be taken home and they are responsible for. Returning students will continue to keep their existing district issued laptop.   Elementary Campuses Parent 101 - Information night for all new families to the campus Meet the Teacher - For all grade levels, to learn who your teacher is, look at your room and drop off your supplies. Parent Orientation Night - Parents will hear more specific information from their child's teacher about the classroom expectations for the school year.   Secondary Campuses Liberty Hill Middle School and Santa Rita Middle School: "Schedule Walk" and "Meet the Teacher" is on Monday, Aug. 14, from 4 - 6:30 p.m. Liberty Hill High School: "Panther Preview" for New to Liberty Hill ninth -12th grade students is on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 6-8 p.m. "Panther Prowl" (Walk your schedule and meet your teachers) for all students is on Monday, Aug. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. Schedules: All secondary schedules will be available ONLINE through Skyward on Monday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m.   We are Hiring Substitutes! Wondering how you can help your favorite school or teachers?  We are hiring substitutes!  We have half-day and full-day positions available. Applications are being accepted right now! Great pay and flexible schedule! Click here for more information on becoming a substitute .     Skyward Family Access Requires Stronger Passwords In an ongoing commitment to protecting student data, Skyward is updating/improving their security features by implementing the use of a complex password. With this security update, there will be an automatic password change for all Skyward users (Family Access/Student Access/District Staff).  Your new complex password must contain the following: includes at least   one number includes at least   one character includes at least   one capital letter 8 characters   in length If you are   already using a complex password   (as defined above), Skyward may let you keep this password. So the prompt you receive may only ask you to   enter your current password . If you are   NOT using a complex password , your prompt will require you to   enter a new password   matching the conditions defined above. Staff and student member accounts will not be impacted by this update as long as you login using PantherNet.  If you cannot remember your Skyward Family Access account password, please click on the Forgot Login/Password link on the Skyward Login page.   Operation Liberty Hill Offers Summer Snack Program Operation Liberty Hill is offering summer snacks for children throughout the summer. Children ages 3-18 who are eligible to participate in the free and reduced lunch program can receive one bag of healthy snacks per child, each week from May 30-August 15, 2023 during regular food pantry distribution hours: Tuesdays from 9 a.m - 4:45 p.m. and  Thursdays from noon - 5:45 p.m. Visit their website  for more information about their programs and services.  Liberty Hill ISD Anonymous Tip Line | See It. Report It. 📲 The LHISD Anonymous Reporting System, which can be found on all campus and district websites and our mobile app, allows you to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns to help someone who may hurt themselves or others.   Steven Snell Superintendent of Liberty Hill ISD Liberty Hill ISD. Building Champions in Academics, Character, and Community Email:  superintendent@libertyhill.txed.net Website:  libertyhill.txed.net Location:  301 Forest Street, Liberty Hill, TX, USA Phone:  512-260-5580 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/steve.snell.585 Twitter:  @s_snell   Liberty Hill Communications Liberty is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters Liberty Hill ISD Communications  

    Tuesday, Aug 15 2023

  • ParentSquare | Turn on Notifications!

    Hey there, Panther Family!  We're all about staying  CONNECTED , and we want to make sure you are too! Our district is stepping up its communication game with ParentSquare (ONLY) – your one-stop hub for all things school-related!  If you haven't hopped on board yet, now's the perfect time to do it! Just head over to the app store, snag the ParentSquare App, and dive right in! Get ready for a whole new level of engagement! Why do we love ParentSquare? Let us count the ways! Choose how you want to stay in the loop: emails, texts, app notifications – you name it! It's all about YOUR preferences. Plus, get this: you can decide whether you're all about that real-time update life or if you prefer a neat and tidy daily digest at 6:00 pm.  Want to STAY IN THE KNOW of your campus communication? We've got you! Here's how: 1️⃣ Open the ParentSquare app. 2️⃣ Tap the triple bar menu at the top left from the home screen. 3️⃣ Choose "Account" and then " Notifications ." 4️⃣ Toggle on those  instant text and app notifications for a seamless connection with campus news and updates!  But wait, there's more! We're all about making sure you're comfortable in your  preferred language ! Tailor your ParentSquare experience by selecting your language of choice: 1️⃣ Head to your Account. 2️⃣ Click on "Preferences." 3️⃣ Select "Language." 4️⃣ Pick your preferred language, and voilà – all post messages will be served up in the language that speaks to you!  Get ready to be in the know like never before, Panther Nation! Let's make sure you're dialed into the action. Download ParentSquare, and let's keep those lines of communication wide open! 

    Tuesday, Aug 15 2023