posted: November 18, 2009
The Leander ISD Board of Trustees is hosting “Coffee with the Board” on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the library at Vandegrift High School, 9700 McNeil Dr., Austin. The event is an informal opportunity for parents and community members to sit and discuss school-related issues with LISD school board members. Board Secretary Russell Bundy and Board Members Don Hisle and Jim Sneeringer are scheduled to attend. “Coffee with the Board” is co-sponsored by the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) and Compass Bank at Four Points.

posted: November 17, 2009
Soldiers from Camp Mabry landed a Black Hawk helicopter at Wiley Middle School on November 13th in support of the school’s AVID program. This program works with students who want additional help to achieve a college education. One of the objectives of this course is to provide opportunities for college-educated professionals from various occupations to speak with students.

Because of the military’s generosity, Wiley students were able to view the Black Hawk and meet the soldiers. AVID students were also able to benefit from their stories related to college and career choices. This AVID-sponsored event concluded our campus-wide celebration of Veteran’s Day.

This year’s guest speaker series has included representatives from the fields of law enforcement, international business, veterinary medicine, and the music industry. Each presenter used his or her personal experiences to reinforce the importance of setting goals, exploring college and career opportunities, and overcoming obstacles.

posted: October 30, 2009
Leander ISD would like to offer you an opportunity to volunteer at three of our high schools.  Each year, all senior students in English IV classes complete a research or literary analysis paper and presentation called "Senior Project".  These presentations are made before a panel of judges, and you are invited to serve on one of these panels.  The presentations take place from 4:00-6:00 on the dates below:
 
Leander High School - December 3 (AP Senior English & ACC students); Regular Academic Senior Presentations will be during Advisory classes in February

Cedar Park High School - December 10 (AP Senior English students) & February 24 & 25 (Regular Academic Senior students)

Vista Ridge High School - December 7 (AP Senior English students) & February 11 (Regular Academic Senior students)
 
Below are the campus links to register to judge at any or all of the high schools with the contact person's information.
 
Training sessions for all new judges will be conducted from 3:00-3:30 PM on all presentation days at the campus.  Light refreshments will be provided for the judges from 3:00-4:00 PM.  Returning judges need to report to the campuses by 3:45 PM.  There is also a short reception following the presentations each day.

For more information, and to sign up to help use these links:

Leander High School Senior Project - Shandalyn Porter

Cedar Park High School Senior Project - Jennifer Colman

Vista Ridge High School Senior Project - Rebekah Van Ryn

posted: October 29, 2009
The Leander Education Excellence Foundation is hosting its Second Annual “Harvest of Learning” Giving Campaign throughout the month of November. The yearly campaign allows Leander ISD parents, grandparents, community members and business owners to support LEEF’s mission of enhancing the education of LISD students through small or large, tax-deductible donations.

LEEF supports LISD students and staff through three main program initiatives, including Early Literacy Outreach, Classroom Enrichment Grants and Teacher Training, and need-based textbook scholarships for LISD/ACC Dual Enrollment students. LEEF is funded through individual and corporate donations.

Leander ISD parents and community members interested in donating can contribute to LEEF’s “Harvest of Learning” Campaign by visiting the website at www.leanderedfound.org.

posted: October 29, 2009
The Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting LISD sophomores, juniors or seniors from Cedar Park and Vista Ridge high schools to participate in their Jr. Leadership Program, a unique 8-week directed learning opportunity designed to enhance leadership capabilities, build team skills and educate future residents about the city in which they live.

The Chamber and the Leadership Cedar Park Alumni Association sponsor the Jr. Leadership program, which is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors from both campuses and is limited to 25 students.

The weekly meetings will be held on Tuesdays, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the ACC-Cypress Creek campus beginning in January. The class will kick off with a special breakfast and retreat on Saturday, Jan. 16th, with the first session scheduled for Jan. 26, 2010. Applications are available on the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce website at www.cedarparkchamber.org and are due by Wednesday, Dec. 2nd. Participants will be chosen to participate by a Chamber selection committee.

If you need more information or have further questions, please call the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce Office at 260-7800.

posted: October 5, 2009
The Leander ISD Purchasing Department and Child Nutrition Services are moving to new offices on a temporary basis.

Starting October 5, Purchasing will be located at Knowles Elementary, 2101 Cougar Country Dr., Cedar Park, in portable #127. They expect to be there through March of next year. The main telephone number remains the same, 570-0614.

Child Nutrition Services is moving to Giddens Elementary School, 1500 Timberwood Dr., Cedar Park On October 8. CNS will be located in the two portable buildings on the North side of the main building and will remain there until sometime in April. The telephone number remains the same, 570-0670.