As discussed during PD, below are the required asynchronous trainings that will need to be completed by 4:00 pm on Friday, August 8, 2025.

You will register for each session through Kickup FIRST. We have provided the links and information for each IN GREEN. Make sure you log in to Kickup first for an easier process. Please reach out if you have questions or issues logging into Kickup or Canvas.

 

This is ONLY required if you did not complete it over the summer.

This course goes with the Marsha Kish training we completed on 7/29.

 

 

As our students grow up in an ever-changing world, with technology advances continuing to impact our lives, Lamar CISD is committed to supporting our students for their future and empowering them to take on the challenges of tomorrow. A key aspect to this exciting future is the development of Artificial Intelligence and the way our students will interact with technology in their day to day lives.

 

A module is available in our campus' Professional Learning Canvas course to introduce the LCISD Artificial Intelligence guidelines. It should take approximately 60 minutes total to complete the module.

 

The district is moving toward using ParentSquare to communicate with our community. LCISD would like for parents to have to refer to one communication hub no matter the school, department, or activity the child is involved in. We are asking for staff members who communicate with our students and parents to use ParentSquare for announcements, newsletters, and other quick forms of communication.

 

Any staff member who uses Canvas with students is expected to have a homepage updated that contains contact information and a few more bits of information that is readily accessible to students and parents.

 

Once you have updated your Canvas homepage, you can submit the weblink to one of your homepages to receive an hour of Technology CEU credit.

 

Any staff is expected to complete the asynchronous course through Canvas.

 

A module is available in our campus' Professional Learning Canvas course to introduce the LCISD Artificial Intelligence guidelines. It should take approximately 60 minutes total to complete the module.

 

Thank you all for helping ensure our parking process ran smoothly. Parking assignments will begin on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. If you did not receive a parking spot, please email Mrs. Stokes directly so she can make the necessary arrangements.

At this time, please fill out the information from the QR code to fill out your vehicle registration.

We’re streamlining how printers and copiers are displayed across the district to make things simpler for everyone.

🖨️ What’s changing:

🔗 Click here to view the full Knowledge Base Article

With the move from DMA to CEU credit, we wanted to provide information on learning opportunities available from the Digital Learning Team. We understand there is some concern over being able to earn your 6 hours of Technology CEU credit. Rest assured that there will be ample opportunity for you throughout the year.

 

We understand it can be difficult locating the specific training you are looking for in Kickup at times. To help with this, we are posting our learning opportunities in the Digital Learning Hub, accessible through ClassLink. There is a button near the top of the home page that will lead you directly to our Professional Learning Page: https://lcisd.instructure.com/courses/127564/pages/professional-learning.

This page contains links to additional pages that break down different learning opportunities to help you find what you are looking for, such as Summer Learning, Asynchronous Learning, and steps to take for Out-of-District Learning.

The summer and asynchronous learning pages provide a list of the training opportunities we are providing with a short description of the training, the type and amount of credit you will earn, and a direct link to the registration page in Kickup. This should make it easier to find a training beneficial to you. We will be updating these pages throughout the year to show the current and upcoming training opportunities available from our department.

 

The Digital Learning Hub also has a page for Kickup resources that can guide you with tasks, such as searching for events within Kickup or having to upload an artifact within Kickup to show completion of an assignment that may be required in an asynchronous course: https://lcisd.instructure.com/courses/127564/pages/kickup-resources.

 

We hope these resources will be helpful as you navigate your learning.

The departments of Teaching and Learning, Advanced Academics, and Research, Accountability, and Assessment recently met to discuss concerns AP US History and US History Dual Credit teachers raised regarding changes to their course curriculum's scope and sequence. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, changes will be made to the order of the curriculum for all high school AP US History and US History Dual Credit courses in LCISD. These courses must follow the curriculum changes. There will be no changes to the academic USH course.

Over the past year, the departments of Teaching and Learning and Advanced Academics have collaborated to review the curriculum scope and sequence for AP U.S. History (APUSH) and U.S. History Dual Credit courses.

Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, the curriculum sequence for U.S. History Dual Credit courses will be adjusted. In consultation with Lone Star College, the binder has been updated to reflect the following change for 2025–2026:

Please note: This change does not impact OnRamps U.S. History courses.

In March, Teaching and Learning and Advanced Academics met with campus administrators to discuss adjustments to the APUSH scope and sequence. Following collaborative planning with campus leadership, the Social Studies Department, and Advanced Academics, it has been decided that all high school APUSH courses will adopt a new semester structure starting in 2025–2026:

The Social Studies Department will be offering two professional learning opportunities for APUSH and Dual Credit teachers. 

 

 

 

All facility reservations/requests must go through the appropriate staff member to be entered in Facilitron. Please refer to the chart below to determine who can support with your request.

Requests for space reservations should be made well in advance, ideally at least two weeks before the desired date. This allows for better planning and scheduling.

Each reservation request must clearly state the purpose of the event or activity, including the expected number of participants and any specific requirements (e.g., seating arrangements, equipment, security, etc....).

Be advised that if security is needed, a budget code will be requested for payment purposes.

Each group or individual reserving a space should designate a point of contact for communication. This person will handle any questions or changes related to the reservation.

All groups must adhere to school policies regarding the use of facilities and respecting the scheduled start/end times.

Clear communication helps avoid misunderstandings about space availability, usage guidelines, and event specifics. If issues arise (e.g., double bookings or weather concerns), you are expected to work together to problem solve to ensure our students aren’t negatively impacted.

If it is not in Facilitron, it doesn't happen. You may not utilize any campus space inside or out if it has not been approved in Facilitron. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in Administrative action.

If you have any questions regarding our Facilitron process, please reach out to Mr. Wilson.

VIEW OUR CAMPUS FACILITRON CALENDAR HERE (pending events not shown): https://www.facilitron.com/lchs77471/calendar/u:4178c9afb8764b7ecacb

Include the following information when you send your email.