Latexo School District

Tomorrow we kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without taking a moment to say what our teachers truly mean to Latexo. 💚🖤 All week long, we’ll be celebrating the heart of our school—the ones who inspire, support, believe, and care for our students every single day. Their impact goes far beyond the classroom, shaping futures and strengthening our community. Join us this week as we recognize and honor the incredible educators who make Latexo ISD so special. Because here at Latexo… Excellence is the Tiger Way, and our teachers lead the way. 🐅 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LatexoProud #ThankATeacher #excellenceisthetigerway

💚🖤 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🖤💚 Today we celebrate the amazing team behind the scenes who keep our students fueled and ready to learn! 🍎🥪 Thank you for your hard work, care, and dedication each and every day. You do so much more than serve meals—you make a difference in the lives of our students! We appreciate our Lunch Heroes more than you know! 👏🐾 💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way

🎉 Latexo High School Students of the Month 🎉 Help us congratulate our outstanding Tigers for going above and beyond! 🐾 👏 William “Briley” Bird 👏 Valeria Cruz These students represent what it means to show hard work, leadership, and Tiger pride every single day. 💚🖤 Excellence is the Tiger Way

🎉 JH Students of the Month 🎉 Join us in celebrating Paolo Ramirez and Julia Allee for being named our Junior High Students of the Month! 🐾 Your hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to doing your best do not go unnoticed. Keep leading the way! 💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way 🖤

🔥 RESILIENCE WEEK 🔥 Fall down. Get up. 💪🐾 👉 Mon: I can do hard things 👉 Tues: Mistakes help me learn 👉 Wed: I will keep trying 👉 Thurs: I will get back up 🐾 Try again. Stay positive. Encourage others. 💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way 🖤

Here is the updated schedule for the JH/HS for May 5th when Sweet Stop will be on campus! Please contact Mrs Simpson if you have questions. bsimpson@latexoisd.net

Wishing you a day that’s as amazing as you are! Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day!

🍧 SWEET STOP IS COMING TO CAMPUS! 🍧

Students and staff—get ready to cool off with a sweet treat on Tuesday, May 5th at Latexo High School!

Stop by during the day and grab your favorite flavor (times to be announced closer to the date) —whether you’re craving something fruity like strawberry or mango, or something fun like cotton candy or tiger’s blood! 😋

💲 Prices:
Small (12 oz) – $2.50
Medium (16 oz) – $3.50
Large (20 oz) – $4.00
XL (32 oz) – $5.00

✨ Toppings available for just 50¢ each!

🚫 Reminder: Cash only—no debit/credit cards accepted

Here are the latest scholarship deadlines. Students, please make sure you are getting everything turned in by the due date!!

🔥 Latexo LHS/LJH Students 🔥 This week’s challenge: Solve problems, don’t create them. ✔️ Own it ✔️ Stay calm ✔️ Bring solutions ✔️ Make things better Be the reason things get better—not more complicated. 🐾 Be the fix, not the friction. Excellence is the Tiger Way 🐾

📢 Latexo JH/HS Report Cards Are Posted for the 5th Six Weeks!

Report cards for grades 7–12 are now available in the Parent Portal. We encourage all parents and guardians to log in and review your student’s academic progress.

If you need assistance accessing Parent Portal, please contact the campus office.

🐯💚 #LatexoTigers #TigerPride #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

🎓 Scholarship Deadline Reminder🎓

Be sure to check out the UPDATED scholarship due dates and don’t miss your opportunity to apply!

📅 April Deadlines:
Several local scholarships are due April 15th, with additional deadlines on the 18th, 23rd, and 24th.

📅 May Deadline:
The East Texas SPA (Engineering) Scholarship is due May 15th.

⏳ Time is running out—get those applications turned in!
📍 See the graphic for full details and specific scholarships.

If you have questions or need help, stop by the office—we’re here to help!

Bring the Energy, Tigers 🔥 💥 Monday – Start HOT 🧠 Tuesday – Own Your Mindset ⚡ Wednesday – Bring the Juice 💪 Thursday – Finish Strong No excuses. Maximum effort. Let’s bring the fire all week. 🐅💚🖤

🎉 Attendance Winners Announcement! 🎉 We are proud to recognize our outstanding attendance winners! Showing up matters, and these students are leading the way! 🏫 High School Winners: • Hunter Allen • Aitzia Ruiz 🐯 Junior High Winners: • Ashton Power • Caylee Cutshall Keep up the great work—your commitment to being present sets the standard! Excellence is the Tiger Way 🐾

📅 Latexo JH/HS Important Dates – April & May 🐾 As we head into the final stretch of the school year, please take note of these important dates for testing, events, and end-of-year activities. 📝 State Testing Dates (STAAR & AP): Be sure students are present, on time, and well-rested on testing days. 🎓 End-of-Year Events & Finals: May is packed with exams, awards, and senior activities leading up to graduation. ⭐ Mark Your Calendars: From track, golf, and tennis to banquets and award ceremonies—there’s a lot happening! Let’s finish strong, Tigers! 🐅💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way

Latexo ISD – Transfer Applications & Registration Update for 2026–2027 Latexo ISD is now accepting transfer applications for the 2026–2027 school year. Parents/guardians may complete the application using the link below: 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdbGY8cpd84QTPNg9xTQaWGSklwMj2Xb0NGWT2g3iltwxNpg/viewform In addition, all parents/guardians must update student registration information through the Parent Portal: 🔗 https://portals06.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=113905 Please note: • Both the transfer application and registration update must be completed for each individual student (not per family). • If either requirement is not completed prior to Meet the Teacher, a class schedule will not be generated for the student. We appreciate your prompt attention to these important steps to ensure a smooth start to the school year! Please contact your campus if you have questions. Excellence is the Tiger Way

🌟 Good Character Student of the Month 🌟 Join us in celebrating Ethan Adams for being named our Good Character Student of the Month! 👏 Ethan consistently demonstrates what it means to lead with integrity, kindness, and respect. His positive attitude and strong character make a difference on our campus every day, and we are proud to recognize him for it! Keep up the great work, Ethan! 🐾💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way

🟢 Tiger Focus: SELF-CONTROL 🟢 This week, let’s level up our self-control 💪 ✔️ Pause before you speak ✔️ Use words that build others up ✔️ Stay calm when things get tough ✔️ Respond like a leader Every choice you make shows who you are—on campus, in class, and on the field. Be the kind of Tiger others look up to 🐯 Let’s keep it positive, respectful, and in control this week! #TigerProud #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

Latexo Jr/Sr High School had a great March and are off to a strong start inApril! From a memorable prom to strong showings at the Houston County Youth Fair, our students continue to make us proud. Spring sports are in full swing, and we’re cheering on all of our teams! As STAAR testing approaches, let’s stay focused and finish the year strong. Tiger Proud!