Week of March 16, 2025, The Blue Stampede Bulletin-March

Posted Date: 3/16/25 (5:00 PM)

WEEK OF: MARCH 16, 2025

Mustang commUNITY,

Each week brings new opportunities to celebrate our Mustang community’s achievements, share important updates, and highlight the exciting events ahead as we continue striving for excellence together.

This Week’s Highlights

3/17-St. Gators Day-Go Green!

Reminders

Attendance Matters: Each day is an opportunity to learn and grow. Let’s aim for perfect attendance this week!
Policy Focus: Please review our updated campus and LCISD policies on tardies and telecommunication devices to ensure everyone is prepared for success.

With the continued partnership of our families, we know this will be another outstanding week of growth, connection, and achievement.

As always, thank you for your support and engagement. If you have any questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Go Green! March 17th

All students and staff are invited to go green on March 17 to celebrate...St. Gators’ Day! Lamar CISD is thrilled to launch the new secondary complex, home to the Green Track Gators. This is a significant milestone for Lamar CISD, and we need your support. Capture the fun and tag @LamarCISD with your best game face using #GetEmGators. We encourage all our Lamar CISD community to help us celebrate.

Mustangs, let’s show our support as we launch the new track!

Approved Instructional Calendars!

During the February Board Meeting, the board approved the student instructional calendar for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.

To view the calendars click here: https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/calendars

Important Message: Device Policy

Dear Mustang Families,

We appreciate your partnership in maintaining a focused and distraction-free learning environment. As a reminder, all electronic devices must remain in student backpacks for the duration of the school day unless otherwise directed by a teacher or administrator. Device use is only permitted during breakfast and lunch.

We have noticed an increase in device usage during transitions, which is not allowed. Please take time this weekend to review the policy with your Mustang and reinforce the importance of compliance.

Telecommunications Device Policy

🔹 Devices must remain in backpacks throughout the school day.

🔹 Devices are NOT allowed during transitions.

🔹 Teachers may allow devices in class strictly for instructional purposes.

🔹 Unauthorized or disruptive use of devices will result in confiscation and disciplinary action.

Offense Consequences

1️⃣ 1st Offense – Parent contact; phone confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

2️⃣ 2nd Offense – Parent contact; phone confiscated; parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee.

3️⃣ 3rd Offense – Parent contact; phone confiscated; parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee; student assigned ISS.

4️⃣ 4th Offense – Parent contact; phone confiscated; parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee; student suspended.

5️⃣ 5th Offense & Beyond – Parent contact; phone confiscated; parent must retrieve phone with a $15 fee; student recommended for ALC placement.

Infractions do not reset throughout the school year. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your student.

Please reach out to our Admin team if you have any questions.

MPH presents: Cicada!

Catch their only show on March 20th, 2025!

Mustang Playhouse is also doing a raffle ticket fundraiser, where students can win a paint ball party. The raffle will go on from now until March 20th.

Ticket Link:

https://mustangplayhousetheatre.ludus.com/index.php

Fundraiser Link:

https://givebutter.com/MPHSpringRaffle

Launch your Career at the Railroad!

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Equipment operators manage safe, efficient loading of domestic and international containers at Intermodal facilities, handling ground tasks, hostling, and lift operations.

Apply now: https://careers.cpr.ca/job-invite/103975/

IDEAL CANDIDATE: Enjoys physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions, is open to shiftwork, and has experience with heavy equipment or as a shunt/long-haul driver.

This role requires operating terminal equipment like shunt trucks, pickups, fuel trucks, trailers, chassis, forklifts, and sweeper trucks. We are looking for persons with a strong safety mindset, as this role works within an environment of heavy equipment and constant flow of traffic.

WHY JOIN US?

Steady and Reliable Paycheck: Earn between $18- $29/hr
Health and dental beneﬁts
Paid Training: Comprehensive training programs
Financial Security: Pension/retirement options and employee share purchase plans

WHAT DO CANDIDATES NEED FOR THIS ROLE?

High School Diploma
18 years of age
Driver’s License
US or Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or green card holder

Mustang Learning Opportunities

We are banding together to show our support for the Lamar CISD Police Department. These wristbands symbolize our appreciation for our officers’ dedication, courage, and commitment to keeping our schools safe. Thank you, Lamar CISD PD!

Senior Meeting Presentation

Deadline: Cap & Gown Ordering Info

Seniors must have ordered their graduation cap & gown by January 17th to receive it in the first shipment in March. Please order immediately if you haven't yet done so.

Senior Trip Info!

May 2nd

Andretti Racing & Arcade

$45 Cash or Card

Purchase your tickets during all lunches on Tuesdays OR scan the QR code.

Pickup up a permission slip from your English teacher. Please see Mrs. Turner if you have any questions.

Show your CCMR Spirit Every Monday

CCMR Monday!

We love seeing our students and staff being #FutureReady!

Rice Engineering

The CCMR center has partnered with Rice Engineering Department to host a group of sophomore and juniors on March 25th. This initiative will educate our students on Renewable Energy Research. If your sophomore or junior is interested in participating, please register today. There are only 30 spots available.

Scholarship Opportunity!

3 Scholarships available for college bound seniors majoring in education. Apply Today!!

Decision Day!

Save the date! We want to celebrate the Class of 2025 at Decision Day, May 1st! Seniors are invited to reserve a table to represent their post-secondary endeavors.. Make sure to scan the QR code to register!

FAFSA IS NOW OPEN!

The 2025-2026 FAFSA application is now available to students and contributors!

Why is the FAFSA/TASFA important?

This is how students receive grants, loans, and work study to help pay for college
Some scholarships require a completed FAFSA/TASFA to be on file
You never know what can happen between now and August
FAFSA/TASFA is a graduation requirement

FAFSA/TASFA Completion Steps

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)