Latexo School District
Inspiring and empowering students through perseverance with a passion for success.
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is Coming! 🎀
Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week — a time to take a stand against drugs and make healthy choices for our future! The JH/HS Campus will be dressing up from October 23-30th "Piece by piece - Living Drug Free" 💪❤️
Here are our daily themes:
👕 Thursday, October 23: HIDE FROM DRUGS! Wear Camo - Puzzle packets will be given out today!
🧢 Monday , October 27: DREAM BIG, LET'S STAY DRUG FREE! Dress as your Favorite Celebrity - Complete a Puzzle Piece today!
🎒 Tuesday, October 28: DON'T LET DRUGS MIX YOU UP - Wear Mismatched Clothes - Treats at lunch!
👟 Wednesday, October 29: SOCCER MOMS VS BBQ DADS! - Dress the Part - Special contests during Lunch!
🎉 Thursday, October 30: BE A SUPER YOU! Dress as your Favorite Super Hero - Something special at Lunch!
Show your spirit each day and let’s make this Red Ribbon Week one to remember! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #SchoolSpirit #excellenceisthetigerway
Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week — a time to take a stand against drugs and make healthy choices for our future! The JH/HS Campus will be dressing up from October 23-30th "Piece by piece - Living Drug Free" 💪❤️
Here are our daily themes:
👕 Thursday, October 23: HIDE FROM DRUGS! Wear Camo - Puzzle packets will be given out today!
🧢 Monday , October 27: DREAM BIG, LET'S STAY DRUG FREE! Dress as your Favorite Celebrity - Complete a Puzzle Piece today!
🎒 Tuesday, October 28: DON'T LET DRUGS MIX YOU UP - Wear Mismatched Clothes - Treats at lunch!
👟 Wednesday, October 29: SOCCER MOMS VS BBQ DADS! - Dress the Part - Special contests during Lunch!
🎉 Thursday, October 30: BE A SUPER YOU! Dress as your Favorite Super Hero - Something special at Lunch!
Show your spirit each day and let’s make this Red Ribbon Week one to remember! ❤️ #RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #SchoolSpirit #excellenceisthetigerway
👏 Big shoutout to the JH/HS Teacher and Para of the Month! 🎉
Teacher - Mrs Crabtree
Paraprofessional - Mrs Butler
These two go above and beyond every day to support our students and make our school an awesome place to be. We’re so thankful for everything you do — you rock! 💙🙌
#TeacherOfTheMonth #ParaOfTheMonth #ThankYou #SchoolFam #excellenceisthetigerway
Congratulations to our Cross Country team for a great showing at the District Meet!
Jonathan Grier - Regional Qualifier - Varsity 4th
Alexandra Andrade - JV 1st
Shelby Smith - JV 9th
Cheyenne Knowles - JH 10th
Eli Morris - JH 4th
Colton Rice - JH 7th
Jeremiah Morris - JH 9th
Aryn Moore - JH 10th
The JH boys team placed 2nd overall:
Eli Morris
Colton Rice
Jeremiah Morris
Aryn Moore
Bowen Santa Maria
Rex Pierce
Anthony Prieto
#excellenceisthetigerway
Jonathan Grier - Regional Qualifier - Varsity 4th
Alexandra Andrade - JV 1st
Shelby Smith - JV 9th
Cheyenne Knowles - JH 10th
Eli Morris - JH 4th
Colton Rice - JH 7th
Jeremiah Morris - JH 9th
Aryn Moore - JH 10th
The JH boys team placed 2nd overall:
Eli Morris
Colton Rice
Jeremiah Morris
Aryn Moore
Bowen Santa Maria
Rex Pierce
Anthony Prieto
#excellenceisthetigerway
Happy Birthday
🩸 Help Save a Life – Donate Blood! 🩸
The Latexo BETA Club is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, October 13th, 2025 at the Latexo Community Center from 9 AM – 1 PM.
Your donation can make a huge difference — every donation counts! 💪❤️
📍 Email bsimpson@latexoisd.net or scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment.
Let’s show our Tiger pride and give back to our community! 🐾
#LatexoPride #BloodDrive #GiveBloodSaveLives #excellenceisthetigerway
The Latexo BETA Club is hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, October 13th, 2025 at the Latexo Community Center from 9 AM – 1 PM.
Your donation can make a huge difference — every donation counts! 💪❤️
📍 Email bsimpson@latexoisd.net or scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment.
Let’s show our Tiger pride and give back to our community! 🐾
#LatexoPride #BloodDrive #GiveBloodSaveLives #excellenceisthetigerway
Our 6th graders look awesome in their uniform PE shirts! #excellenceisthetigerway
🏀 Get Ready to Take Your Best Shot! 🏀
Join us for the Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest — where kids ages 8 to 13 can compete for a chance to have their name in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!
📍 Location: Latexo High School Gym
🗓 Date: October 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM Sign-Up
🎯 Hosted by: Elks Lodge #1729
📞 Contact: Louise Humes | 979-201-6934
The Elks Hoop Shoot, proudly funded by the Elks National Foundation, is more than a free throw contest — it’s a tradition that builds grit, determination, and perseverance in young athletes. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a program that’s been inspiring kids for generations! Read more about the program below!
#ElksHoopShoot #FreeThrowContest #YouthSports #ElksLodge #CommunityEvent #excellenceisthetigerway
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!
🖐🍬 Candy Hands Fundraiser! 🍬🖐
The Latexo Health Science Club is selling Candy Hands throughout the month of October! Each spooky glove is filled with an assortment of candy and costs just $3.00.
Deliveries to the elementary will be made on Thursday, October 16th and Thursday, October 30th — just in time for Halloween fun! 🎃
To order, fill out the form and turn it in to your child’s teacher or the front office.
High School students can purchase through Mrs. Patterson or any Health Science Club member.
Support our Health Science Club and treat yourself (or a friend) to something sweet! 🍭👻
We want to wish our cross country runners the best of luck as they compete today at the district meet!! #excellenceisthetigerway
Here is the information for tomorrow's district cross country meet. Good luck, Tigers!! #excellenceisthetigerway
🎉🙌 Shoutout to our Attendance All-Stars! 🙌🎉
Big congratulations to our August & September Attendance Winners 🏆—you showed up, showed out, and proved that being here every day makes a difference! ✨
August - John Allee & Edie Dugger
September - Levi Germeroth & Natalie Hopkins
💡 Fun fact: Every single day you’re in class, you’re stacking up knowledge, friendships, and success.
Keep up the awesome work—let’s see who’s taking the spotlight in October! 🌟
#BeHere #WinWithAttendance #EveryDayCounts #excellenceisthetigerway
📣 JH/HS - 2nd Six Weeks Progress Reports are Ready!
Parents — progress reports are now available on Parent Portal! 🎯
Take a few minutes to log in and check your student’s grades for the 2nd six weeks.
👉 https://portals06.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=113905
If you need help accessing Parent Portal, just give us a call!
To schedule a conference with your students teacher on the JH/HS campus, please follow the link here:
👉https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTNpkJLa5C0W67pJ9Lxyofm546MnMWJpf3IMG6IqglhI-oKw/viewform?usp=sf_link
#ProgressReports #ParentPortal #StayInTheKnow #excelleceisthetigerway
Happy Birthday
🌟 What an great turnout at our College & Career Fair! 🌟
Thank you to all the students, staff, colleges, and employers who made yesterday such a success. It was inspiring to see so many future goals, career dreams, and educational opportunities all in one place! 🎓💼
Your hard work and enthusiasm made this event one to remember — the future is looking bright! ✨👏
#CollegeAndCareerFair #FutureReady #SuccessStartsHere #excellenceisthetigerway
🏆 Happy National Coaches Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the incredible coaches who go above and beyond every day — guiding, mentoring, and motivating our students to reach their full potential. 💪
Your dedication, encouragement, and leadership make a lasting impact both on and off the field. Thank you for everything you do to build strong teams and even stronger individuals! 💙👏
#NationalCoachesDay #ThankYouCoaches #TeamSpirit
🎯 Focus Tigers! 🐾
Where your focus goes, your energy flows — and this week, it’s all about staying intentional and finishing strong! 💪
✅ Monday: Set your target — start the week with a goal in mind.
🔇 Tuesday: Cut the noise — stay focused and block out distractions.
💪 Wednesday: Stay locked in — midweek discipline separates average from excellent.
🏁 Thursday: Finish strong — the way you end the week sets the tone for success.
Let’s stay driven, focused, and show what Tiger Pride really means! 🐅
#TigerPride | #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay | #FocusAndFinish
📣 LHS October Events 🎃🐾
It’s a BUSY and exciting month at Latexo High School! Check out some of the opportunities coming up for our students and families:
🎓 College & Career Fair
📅 Monday, October 6 | ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Latexo Jr./Sr. High Gym
Meet with colleges, training programs, and employers to explore your future options!
💰 FAFSA Night
📅 Monday, October 13 | ⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Latexo High School
Get one-on-one help completing your FAFSA form with support from Angelina College’s financial aid team.
🎯 Scholar Budget Workshop: “There’s More Than One Way to Pay for College”
📅 Tuesday, October 21 | ⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Latexo High School
Learn creative ways to fund your college dreams with The Scholar Budget!
Don’t miss out on these valuable events to help plan for your future! 🌟
#TigerPride | #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay | #CollegeAndCareerReady
11th grade Parents and Students! Please mark Tuesday, October 21st on your calendar! The 11th grade class will participate in the PSAT test at Latexo High School (in the morning). This will be administered during the regular school day. As always, please feel free to reach out for any questions or additional information. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
💚Today we proudly recognize National Custodian Appreciation Day!💚
Our custodial staff plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and families. Their dedication and hard work often happens behind the scenes, but their impact is seen and felt every day.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our custodians for their commitment and service to our school community.
#NationalCustodianAppreciationDay #ThankYou #excellenceisthetigerway
