Lake Travis ISD

🚍 This week, Lake Travis ISD proudly joined school districts across the nation in celebrating School Bus Driver & Monitor Appreciation Day on April 22, 2025! 🐟 In honor of their hard work and dedication, our friends at HOLT Truck Centers treated our transportation team to a special fish fry lunch! 💛 At LTISD, we rely on the commitment of 62 drivers and 17 monitors who safely transport students across 62 daily routes, including 17 specialized routes for students with special needs. Their care, focus, and reliability make a huge difference in the lives of our students every single day. 👏 Let’s hear it for our school bus heroes! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart #ThankADriver #LTISDTransportation

🌟 Today we celebrate a group of people who are truly the heartbeat of our campuses and district offices—our amazing administrative professionals. 👋 They’re often the first faces our students, staff, and families see each day. They help everything run smoothly, support our leadership teams, and keep us all focused on what matters most—serving kids and families. 💫 Their grace, professionalism, and behind-the-scenes dedication make a huge impact, and we’re so grateful for everything they do. 🎉 Join us in thanking and celebrating our incredible administrative assistants—we simply couldn’t do it without them! ❤️ #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #ThankYou #WeAppreciateYou

⚽ Congratulations, Lady Cavs, on a fantastic season! Lake Travis High School Women's Soccer is the 2025 UIL Class 6A-Division I State Runner-Up! The team wrapped up with an outstanding 23-2-1 record, winning 13 of their last 14 matches. 💪 This powerhouse roster left it all on the field——hear from a few players in these pre-championship interviews and relive the journey. 👏 Huge kudos to Coach Will Maloney and assistant coaches Emma Fox and Marcellus Walters for leading the charge! 🫶 Congrats to the players, coaches, parents, and booster club on an epic season! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart

🇺🇸 Lake Travis High School students interview U.S. Veterans 🇺🇸 This week, LTHS Junior English students had the honor of sitting down with U.S. Veterans to hear their personal stories of service and resilience. Through these interviews, students explored powerful life lessons and translated them into human interest essays. This marks the 8th year of the interview program and partnership with the Vietnam Veterans of America. 🙏 We extend a heartfelt thank you to the members of the VVA Austin Chapter 915 for their service and for recognizing LTHS with two meaningful awards: • VVA Texas State Council President’s Award in recognition of Exceptional Patriotism • VVA Excellence in Education Award: “For Eight Years of Leadership, Commitment and Support for America’s Veterans and Honors English Students Annual Interview Program” 🤝 These honors reflect the powerful connection between students and Veterans—thank you to Austin Chapter 915 for making this experience possible! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart #VeteranStories

✋ LT High5 Awards presented by High 5 Entertainment, Round 4! Five times a year, we shine a spotlight on three exceptional district employees whose outstanding service uplifts colleagues, students, families, and the entire Lake Travis community. 🎉 This week, we’re thrilled to recognize Marissa Bell (Dietician & Marketing Coordinator, Food and Nutrition Services), Suzanne Kelbaugh (Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Central Office), and Kelsey Theis (Lead School Psychologist, Special Services)! Honored through heartfelt peer-to-peer nominations, these incredible team members were surprised by district leadership and celebrated with touching tributes from their colleagues. 👏 LTISD and 🎳 High 5 are proud to honor these dedicated, positive, and deeply-impactful individuals. The LT family is stronger, kinder, and more inspired because of them! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart #High5

🎉 It’s National Assistant Principals Week! From car lines to campus events, academic support to student success—our assistant principals do it all. Their leadership, heart, and steady presence make a lasting impact on every student and staff member. 👏 This week, we proudly join the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) in recognizing the incredible APs across Lake Travis ISD. 🙌 Let’s give a huge shoutout to the amazing men and women who go above and beyond each day to support our schools and community: • Bee Cave Elementary School - Ashley Nauta and Rida Ortego • Lake Pointe Elementary School - Julianne Jenkerson • Lake Travis Elementary School - Stacey Brown • Lakeway Elementary School - Kara Reeh • Rough Hollow Elementary School - Nicole Taylor • Serene Hills Elementary School - Lorraine LeBlanc • West Cypress Hills Elementary School - Chareese Hatfield • Bee Cave Middle School - Chad Ouellette and Cody Redfern • Hudson Bend Middle School - Tatiana Chavez, Clark Fredrickson, Brian Gill, and Brandace Sandoval (interim) • Lake Travis Middle School - Cristina Rizzoli Kierdorf and Keitha St. Clair  • Lake Travis High School - Sheri Remore (associate principal), Mason Whitfield (associate principal), Stuart Foreman, Julie Haney, Dr. Fela Mathy, Ryan O’Donoghue, Sandra Surdy, and Adam Waddell ❤️ Thank you for all you do! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart #APWeek #APWeek25 #APsRising

📚 Happy Library Week! With the theme “Drawn to the Library,” Lake Travis ISD joins the American Library Association to celebrate April 6-12, 2025 as “National Library Week.” ✨ 📖 Our school librarians are more than book experts—they’re dynamic educators, tech leaders, and creative partners. From helping students research and access digital resources to supporting teachers with instructional tools, they transform our libraries into hubs of innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning. 🤝 They also play a vital role in building community—organizing book fairs, guiding young readers toward their next favorite story, and creating safe, inspiring spaces where students grow. 👏 Please join us in thanking these 11 outstanding library media specialists who serve approximately 11,000 students across our district: Ouita Bingham – Bee Cave Elementary Deborah Foster – Lake Pointe Elementary Maci Shannon – Lake Travis Elementary Brekka Larrew – Lakeway Elementary Michelle McMillin – Rough Hollow Elementary Krish Stella – Serene Hills Elementary Cathy Seidenberger – West Cypress Hills Elementary Andrea Khawaja – Bee Cave Middle School Caitlin Hooker – Hudson Bend Middle School Lori Kelley – Lake Travis Middle School Elizabeth Stearns – Lake Travis High School #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart #NationalLibraryWeek

🎉 April is National Occupational Therapy Month! 🧠 Occupational Therapists (OTs) are licensed professionals who help improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages and stages. 🌟 With the theme “Occupational Therapy: Advancing Health, Well-Being, and Quality of Life,” we proudly celebrate the critical role OTs play in both school and clinical settings. 🏫 School-based OTs support academic achievement and social participation by promoting meaningful engagement in school routines—including recess, classroom, and cafeteria time. They utilize strategies to support student well-being and prepare learners for college, career, and community integration. 🙌 The following Occupational Therapists serve students across our district: Wendy Johnson – BCMS, BCE, WCHE Jessica Leung – LTHS, LTE, 18+ Jenna Olney – LWE, Play-Based Assessment Vivian Pongratz – RHE, LTMS, LPE Jessica Smilovitz – SHE, HBMS ❤️ Please join us in recognizing the incredible contributions of these professionals who make a difference in the lives of our students every day! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart #NationalOccupationalTherapyMonth

⚙️ Real Skills, Real Futures: CTE in Action at Lake Travis High School ✨ With 11 unique career clusters and 22 pathways, our Career and Technical Education programs empower students at Lake Travis High School with the skills and knowledge they need for a variety of career opportunities. 💡 Our CTE initiatives offer skill development, career exploration, strong industry partnerships, and specialized certifications to help students realize their long-term goals. 👩🏫 Department Chair Lana Stone, along with teachers Cathy Merrill and Eric Fogle, share inspiring insights into the transformative impact of CTE. 🎓 We also hear from several passionate students showcasing their innovative CTE projects. 🙌 Join us in celebrating the spectacular CTE program at Lake Travis High School, where our talented students are leading the way to a brighter future! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart

🎉 Celebrating Our Amazing School Counselors! ❤️ From guiding students through personal challenges to assisting with college admissions and financial aid, our dedicated LTISD school counselors play a vital role in shaping the future of education. ✨ Our certified, experienced counselors help students set healthy, realistic goals while collaborating with teachers, staff, and families to foster a supportive learning environment. They also provide critical services—including crisis counseling—ensuring that every student has the tools they need to succeed. 🙏 We offer a heartfelt thank you to our incredible school counselors who serve approximately 11,000 students across LTISD: Bee Cave Elementary School - Gillian Gallo Lake Pointe Elementary School - Morga Ratynski Lake Travis Elementary School - Lavada Ferguson Lakeway Elementary School - Tracy Capozzoli Rough Hollow Elementary School - Karen Wager Serene Hills Elementary School - Kendall Hill West Cypress Hills Elementary School - Dustin Boren Bee Cave Middle School - Kim Thornley and Courtney Trimmer Hudson Bend Middle School - JoAnna Janecek, Dana Page, and Kendall Sealy Lake Travis Middle School - Sandy Casares and Melanie Dykhoff Lake Travis High School - Robenson Alexis, Tara Edmondson, Velma Gonzalez, Jill Mancino, Bel Portillo, Mindy Smith, Kathryn Staggs, Erin Tristan, and Melody Vest 👏 Please join us in thanking these amazing professionals for the critical roles they serve within our school communities! #LT1CommunityPurposeHeart