LCPS 6-12 academy plan draws pushback from MVLA families
LCPS is developing a new 6-12 academy for fall 2027, but MVLA families and board members are raising concerns about staffing, school culture, transparency and a fast approval timeline.
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LCPS budgets $65,500 for software that flags student safety threats
LCPS is budgeting $65,500 for Linewize Monitor, software used across all K-12 schools to flag potential threats, bullying and other student safety concerns.
LCPS replaced 11,000 devices this summer. Now it’s figuring out what the old tech is worth
LCPS replaced about 11,000 devices over the summer, generating roughly 200 pages of property dispositions as the district determines what its old technology is worth.
LCPS plans new changing facilities after athletes resorted to changing in cars
LCPS plans new portable changing facilities at three high schools after officials said some student-athletes have had to change in their cars.
DACC launches mentoring program for first-year students
DACC first-year students can join a new mentoring program that pairs them with faculty or staff members for academic support, career development and campus connections.
LCPS disables retention of student voice recordings after parent data concerns
LCPS says it has disabled retention of student voice recordings from the Amira reading assessment after parent data concerns and will offer a paper option.
Nine GISD students return from national leadership program with college offers
Nine GISD students attended the National Hispanic Institute’s Collegiate World Series in Denver, gaining leadership experience, college connections and scholarship opportunities.
LCPS rethinks school HVAC designs after costly problems at Centennial
LCPS plans a $600,000 boiler fix at Centennial High while district officials reconsider HVAC designs after recurring problems at Centennial and Mesa.
LCPS seeks community input on new grades 6–12 school
LCPS will hold Aug. 18–19 focus groups to gather community input on a new grades 6–12 school planned to open in fall 2027.
