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- Sixth grader Ricky Soto earned 7 positive points in one week and became Principal for the Day.
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- Gabie Ruiz, seventh grader, earned 6 positive points and served as Assistant Principal for the Day.
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Nine teams from kindergarten through high school will travel to Lubbock on Saturday to participate in the Regional Destination Imagination Competition at Lubbock Estecado High School. On Wednesday, February 22, parents and Levelland ISD staff were treated to a very impressive preview of what these teams will present to the judges on Saturday.
An additional highlight of the evening was a presentation made by the DI teams to Superintendent Mark Holcomb. DI High School team member Matthew Race thanked Mr. Holcomb for his continuous support of the DI program through the years and presented him with a plaque. Mr. Holcomb told DI team members that he was very proud of their hard work and that he looked forward to seeing the teams advance to the state and then on to the global competition. He remarked to the youngest team members, “Take a look at these high school students. You have great role models to look up to as you continue in DI.”
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- High School DI team members Matthew Race and Zack Haynie present Mr. Mark Holcomb with a plaque and t-shirt in appreciation for his support of the Destination Imagination program.
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- Mr. Mark Holcomb stands with members of Levelland ISD’s DI teams after being recognized for his years of support of the Destination Imagination program.
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- The High School Destination Imagination team performs their improvisation challenge. Team members are Alexia Rodriguez, Robert Hannah, Olivia Riley, Zack Haynie, Colby Crisp, and Matthew Race.
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- Sixth Grade Destination Imagination team members get four minutes to prepare their skit. Team members are Joel White, Peyton Himango, JayCee Hill, Meghan Latham and Kelsie Davis.
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- The Levelland ABC Destination Imagination team presented their program, “Built to Last”. As part of their challenge, team members selected a toy, researched its history, wrote and memorized a script, and designed and created a new toy. Team members are Austin B, Austin E, Isaac S, Kylah G, Malaya T, Kaydence C, Rayden P, Anson M.
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21 LMS choir students competed Saturday, October 22nd in the Region 16 Vocal Auditions at Frenship Middle School. Ten (10) advanced to have the privilege of being in the All-Region Choir Clinic and Concert Saturday, October 29th at Lubbock Christian University. The Concert is at 5:00 p.m. in the McDonald-Moody Auditorium.
Braden Price, 7th grade, Tenor 2
Elizabeth Foster, 7th grade, Soprano 1
Desirea Coronado, 7th grade, Soprano 1
Mayce Vergara, 7th grade, Soprano 2
Kaila Albus, 7th grade, Alto
Celeste Ontiveros, 8th grade, Soprano 1
Isabel Tavarez, 8th grade, Soprano 1
Alyah Perez, 8th grade, Alto
Amanda Torrez, 8th grade, Alto
Ember Fowler, 8th grade, Alto
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Click to see the video. It’s towards end at like 15.47.
Levelland High School student Jennifer Salley will appear in lights on Broadway on Saturday, September 24, as part of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) video presentation, which promotes the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.
The photo of Jennifer Salley, who has Down syndrome, was selected from over 1,200 entries in the NDSS worldwide call for photos. Over 200 photographs will appear in the video, which will be shown on the larger-than-life MTV plasma screen, located in the heart of Times Square.
Jennifer is pictured with LHS senior Matthew Race, her prom date, on the red carpet at the Levelland High School Senior Prom. The picture was taken by LHS yearbook/journalism teacher, Kelly Williamson.
The Times Square video presentation kicks off Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The video presentation will be followed by the 17th Annual New York City Buddy Walk® in Central Park.
Jennifer’s mother, Debra Salley, submitted the photo after seeing a call for pictures on the National Down Syndrome Society website. In early August they were notified by email that the picture had been selected.
“This whole experience has been overwhelming,” says Mrs. Salley. “This all began back in May when Matthew Race agreed to be Jennifer’s escort to the Senior Prom. Then at the prom Ms. Williamson took a fabulous picture of the two of them on the red carpet. Jennifer was just beaming. This was a once in a lifetime experience for her. Matthew probably does not fully realize how meaningful this was.”
Mrs. Salley thought the picture was special but had no idea that it would actually be picked. “Once we were notified, I knew that Jennifer would not realize the magnitude of the screens in Times Square unless she experienced this personally,” Mrs. Salley says. “I had considered making the trip, but had almost decided that maybe I should not spend that amount of money to make this happen.” Mrs. Salley, who has lived in Levelland for 36 years and taught in Levelland ISD for 20 years, did not know at the time that her co-workers were already working to make this trip happen for her and for Jennifer. “I found out that my LHS family had been collecting donations to help make the trip possible. In addition to these donations, a couple in town that do not even know us heard about the plans and donated airline miles for our plane tickets. Many ‘angels’ have been involved in helping us have this exciting trip. We are truly blessed,” says Mrs. Salley.
Neither Mrs. Salley nor Jennifer have been to NYC before and they are very excited. “ We plan to attend the Buddy Walk after the viewing of the video in Times Square on Saturday. The rest of our time will be spent sight-seeing, shopping and Broadway shows and probably the Today Show,” she says. “Watch for us on the Today show either Sat. or Monday morning.”
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Back Row (L-R) Gavin and Gage French-parents Darren and Misty French, Mishanti and Tishanti Dewberry-mother Candice Wiley, Taylor and Jayden Howard-parents John and Larissa Howard Middle Row (L-R) Roseline and Joseline Apodaca (kindergarteners)-parents Cuauhtemol and Maria Apodaca, Ashton and McKenzie Highfield-parents Daniel and Nicole Highfield, Sage and Gunnar Barrera-parents Leonel and Miranda Barrera, Sadie and Sophie Lambright-parents Bryce and Stacy Lambright Front Row (L-R) Brian and Brent Billington-parents Darrell and Sandy Billington, Frankie and Alex Zapata-parents Alex and Anastacia Zapata, Kenneth and Kristian Mendoza-Rodriguez-parents Victor and Juana Lucia Mendoza
While enrollment is up across Levelland ISD, it is particularly high in Pre-K, where 241 four year olds make up the largest class Levelland Academic Beginnings Center has ever enrolled. An additional delight is that the Pre-K class consists of nine sets of twins. Another set of twins is enrolled in Kindergarten. Donna Pugh, principal at Levelland ABC, is excited to have the large enrollment numbers and is pleased to welcome these twins. “It was interesting that we had several twins enrolling last May while we were reading in the Levelland News Press about four sets of twins who were graduating from Levelland High School,” she said. “Then, as we completed spring enrollment, then rolled into the fall, it was fun to keep count as the twin number grew and grew and grew some more.” As per state law, parents can choose to put students in the same class or to separate them. “The school will always recommend separation–mainly to encourage independence,” said Mrs. Pugh. “Some parents choose for them to be together as they begin school and usually separate for kindergarten. There are pros and cons both ways.”
Of the ten sets of twins enrolled at Levelland ABC, four sets were born in Hockley County, four sets were born in Lubbock County, one set was born in Gaines County, and one set was born in El Paso.
When asked if they could tell the twins apart, Mrs. Pugh answered, “Sage and Gunnar? Yes! Jayden and Taylor? Yes! The rest are still a work in progress. Parents share their distinguishing characteristics–blonder hair, a birthmark between two of their fingers, etc., but if they are not side by side, it is really hard to tell!”
Mrs. Pugh is looking forward to a great year for the twins and for the campus. She also anticipates a great future for these students. “We can’t wait to see the article about their graduation from Levelland High School in 2025!” she said. “Stay tuned!”
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- Cassie Rodriguez and Brianna Cabezuela point to the Positive Point signs that lined all the halls at LMS and earned students a Reward Party.
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- Braden Price prepares to enter the obstacle course at the LMS Positive Points Reward Party.
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- Timothy Basquez and Luis Camunez take off on the Bungee Run.
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- Kody Duncan gets ready to run in the giant gerbil ball.
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- David Duffee and Ashlie Johnson of Independent Electric support LMS Positive Points System and Shelter in a Box
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- Stueart’s PitStop owner, Dianna Stueart, and her daughter Hannah Stueart, an LMS Student, make a donation to Shelter in a Box for the Positive Points Project.
Each six weeks, students achieving a positive point standard are treated to a reward party. The events at these parties vary, but they are always fun! During the final six weeks, the push for the positive was increased even more. The goal was for every student in the school to be able to attend the final reward party – by far, the largest celebration of the year!
For the months of April and May, the positive decisions students made at school were recognized by posting a green plus sign along the walls for every positive point that was entered into the system. The goal was to have the plus signs start at the front door, snake all the way around the inside of the school, and end up at the back door, which happens to be the entry point for the final reward party. This would take 2700- 2800 positive points. If the goal was reached, every LMS student who had a positive balance of points would be allowed to attend the final reward party.
In correlation with this positive effort, LMS decided to use this opportunity to teach students that their individual actions can affect others. Staff and students decided to raise money for Shelter In A Box, a non-profit organization that provides tents, tools, writing supplies, blankets, and cooking utensils for adults and children in areas where natural disasters have taken place. Through the combined efforts of promoting positive points and helping Shelter In A Box, LMS students would see that every positive action they take can affect them personally, their classmates who could get to attend the end of year party, and a stranger in another state or country who could benefit from their efforts.
Local businesses were solicited and asked to pledge a monetary amount for each positive point earned. Those pledges were collected and will be donated to Shelter In A Box. Over $1,300 was earned through donations from Independent Electric, Stueart’s Pitstop, and Bearing Wholesale.
By encouraging students to make positive decisions every day in order to reach this goal, the PRIDE of the campus was exhibited and Levelland Middle School proved that it is a VERY positive place to be!
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On Saturday, April 9, the first clean up was done by Levelland High School National Honor Society members. Students from Levelland Middle School will volunteer in May, Levelland ISD administrators will clean up in August, and then, in the fall, Levelland High School students will take on an additional clean up date.
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- LHS students Kourtney, Falicity, Roderick, and Gisela were among many who donated $1 to Shelter in a Box and wore a hat to school.
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- LHS English teachers Laura Gonzales, Jeff Hagen and Stacey Brown donated $5 to Shelter in a Box and wore jeans to school.
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- LHS staff members Priscella Armes, Catherine Dunlap and Angie Vest donated $5 to Shelter in a Box and wore jeans to school.
The students were concerned with all of the loss of life and homes with the recent earthquake and tsunami and wanted to give back to those in need. They identified that the organization Shelter in a Box provides more than just money to the region, but they provide temporary homes and the tools necessary to survive and rebuild their lives.
Shelter in a Box, a non profit organization, provides tents, tools, writing supplies for kids and adults alike, blankets, and cooking utensils to countries with natural disasters. The box costs $1,000, and the students will be able to track where their box ends up. The organization has been endorsed by Rotary International for their humanitarian aid.
The high school students have also challenged the middle school to see which school can earn more funds for the organization.
To make a donation, contact LHS Student Council and Friends of Rachel sponsor Merribeth Gregory at mgregory@esc17.net.
Please visit http://www.shelterboxusa.org for more information about the organization.
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