Happy Fourth of July, LCP family! We hope you have a safe and relaxing day celebrating the country we love!
It's July, which means we've officially moved into the district calendar for the 2024-25 year! Visit https://url.lcisd.net/calendar to view this year's calendar, including a printable version!
(All campuses will follow the single district calendar. Please note campus-specific dates in the calendar key.)
As this will be the inaugural season at Patriot Stadium, there is no renewal period for Reserved tickets for Liberty Varsity Football this year. Instead, those interested in Reserved tickets at Patriot Stadium may purchase those seats beginning Monday, July 8. A "how-to guide" will be posted this week with further instructions.
General Admission tickets will go on sale to the public at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/lubbockcooper beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1.
For more information about LCISD Athletics ticketing, visit https://www.lcisd.net/page/ticketing-policy.
Previous Reserved ticketholders for Varsity Football at Pirate Stadium at First United Park will be contacted beginning Monday, July 8 for renewal. Following the renewal period, Reserved (and General Admission) tickets will go on sale to the public at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/lubbockcooper beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1.
For more information about LCISD Athletics ticketing, visit https://www.lcisd.net/page/ticketing-policy.
Congratulations to Liberty's Coach Joe Sexton, named THSCA COACH OF THE YEAR for Boys Golf after leading the Patriots to a State Title in the program's inaugural year! #LCPfamily #LCPexcellence
On June 19, 1865, slavery came to an end in the state of Texas after nearly 250 years. Today, we celebrate Juneteenth in acknowledgement and honor of the freedom of enslaved people in America! #FreedomDay #Juneteenth
The final 2024 Lone Star Cup Standings have been released, and Lubbock-Cooper High School finished seventh out of 251 5A high schools in Texas!
This top ten finish is calculated based on the Pirates’ success in athletic, academic, and fine arts contests sanctioned by UIL. Read more about the Lone Star Cup Standings at https://www.uiltexas.org/lone-star-cup.
Well done, LCHS! We are so proud of not only your incredible accomplishments, but, even more importantly, how well you represent the LCP family! #LCPexcellence #LCPfamily
Incoming PK-5 LCISD students can adopt a football, pom, or cheer Pirate for the 2024 varsity season! The cost is $50, which includes the cost of the Adopt-a-Pirate t-shirt and child's admission into home games! For more information, visit https://www.lcisd.net/article/1641326
Why would our middle school cheer squads separate into two camps when we're #bettertogether?! LBMS and LCMS cheerleaders joined up for a combined squad camp this summer, making sure the spirit is spread all across the district! #LCPfamily
New Hope Academy will host Adult GED classes beginning on Tuesday, July 9. Classes will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at New Hope Academy (12011 Kenosha Avenue). This program is for adults 21 or older.
Lubbock-Cooper ISD and Region 17 Adult Education sponsor this opportunity, and all materials and curriculum are free of charge. If you or someone you know is interested in working toward your Adult GED, please complete the survey linked below:
https://forms.gle/pcZxbFWKR5TnwPiw8
Several LCISD campuses and our Administrative Offices are without telephone service this morning. Employees still have email access, and offices are open if you are in need of assistance. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
At the end of each school year, Superintendent Bryant announces the recipient of his annual Pulling for Kids Award - one of, if not the, highest honors available to any Lubbock-Cooper employee!
This year's Pulling for Kids Award honored a group of individuals, Lubbock-Cooper's Communities in Schools Site Coordinators! Through Communities in Schools (CIS), our Site Coordinators partner with the district to "fill the gap" between school and home. They provide students in need and their families with a variety of support: groceries, facilitating medical care, washing clothing, coordinating transportation, purchasing formal attire for big events, taking students for haircuts, helping students obtain driver's licenses, coordinating the fulfillment of Christmas wish lists, and so much more. They step in to meet the needs of students and families in crisis - needs that MUST be met before any learning could occur - and help them conquer obstacles they face outside of the classroom so students are equipped to learn and accomplish their future goals!
Since LCISD's partnership with CIS began in 2015, 4,034 LCISD students have been case-managed by CIS, and their representatives have provided 93,783 service hours to our students. In the past year alone, case-managed students have shown a 71% improvement in attendance, a 93% improvement in academics, and a 95% improvement in behavior, as reported by TEA. Out of these students, 55% are eligible for free or reduced lunch, 34.7% are experiencing family conflict or crisis, and 2.3% have an incarcerated parent or guardian. This year, these students have received assistance with mental and behavioral health, medical services, academic support, family engagement, college and career readiness, and other enrichment. Of the students served by CIS in the greater Lubbock area in the past year, 99% were promoted to the next grade level, 100% stayed in school, and 100% of those eligible to graduate did so.
Congratulations to our incredible CIS Site Coordinators - Lisa Ramirez, Angela Davis, Debi Nicchio, Gina Garcia, Charnese Perez, Vanessa Arguello, Desiree Perea, and Sydney McDonald - and THANK YOU for all you do for the LCP family!
The Lubbock-Cooper Pirate Baseball team opens a new chapter as Chris Baker steps into the role of head coach, following Coach Brad Wuensche’s transition to LCISD's secondary athletics coordinator! Both coaches have shown exemplary dedication to the program and a leadership style reflective of the rich history of the LCISD Athletics Department.
Coach Wuensche’s personal accolades include being named District Coach of the Year in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Hub City Preps Baseball Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2023, and Lone Star Varsity Coach of the Year in 2023. However, he would much prefer to share the accomplishments of the team as a whole, including District Championships in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, a Regional Quarterfinals appearance in 2021, Regional Semifinals appearances in 2018, 2022, and 2024, and a Regional Finals appearance in 2023. Coach Baker has served as the Pirates’ pitching coach for the past five years, significantly contributing to many of those achievements and the success of the distinguished Pirate Baseball program.
Expressing his excitement for the future, Baker shared, "I am honored to be named the next head Pirate Baseball coach. It’s a special thing to be part of the LCP Family, and I am excited to serve in a new capacity and uphold the strong traditions and values set by Coach Wuensche and other program leaders."
In his new role, Coach Wuensche looks forward to continuing his service to LCISD athletics. “For 18 years, the Lubbock-Cooper Pirate Baseball program has made such a positive impact on my life,” said Wuensche. “More recently, this program, the players, and their families have created memories my own kids will never forget. The value of our LCP programs is immeasurable when you see influences like that unfold. My family and I have been blessed to be a part of the LCP Family, and I am excited for the opportunity to continue to play a part in maintaining the culture that has been created within this district and its athletic programs.”
Congratulations to Coach Chris Baker and Coach Brad Wuensche on their new roles! Their leadership embodies the spirit of the LCP family, and we look forward to their continued contributions to the district’s athletic success!
Congratulations to the Liberty HS String Quartet, who earned a Division I rating in their FIRST-EVER appearance at the STATE Solo & Ensemble Contest over the weekend! To qualify for State, these Patriots had to earn a Division I rating on a Class I (most difficult) solo or ensemble at the Regional competition during the spring semester. Way to go, Patriots! #LCPfamily
Lubbock-Cooper ISD has been named the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Outstanding School District of the Year!
This prestigious award was issued in recognition of the exceptional commitment of LCISD's robotics coaches and teams to supporting the FIRST LEGO League Challenge program in the Panhandle region! Congratulations to our fantastic robotics coaches Dawn Osterhoudt and Mark Hamlin (LCHS), Josh Satchell (Liberty HS), and Michael Voit (LCMS), along with all of our incredible competitors! Well done, Pirates and Patriots! #LCPfamily
The LCISD Music Department competed in the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest this past weekend in Austin. In February, these students performed their solo or ensemble and earned the highest rating at the Region level, which advanced them to State. The students listed earned medals for outstanding performances in their solos and ensembles. Way to go, Pirates and Patriots! #LCPfamily
LCISD has TA positions available, including full benefits and school holidays! Visit https://www.applitrack.com/LCISD/onlineapp/ for more information and to apply! #LCPfamily
Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms - including the freedom for all children to have access to education and opportunities. We are forever indebted to these American heroes.
Who's ready for a well-earned break?! Have a safe and relaxing summer, Pirates and Patriots! We'll see you soon! #LCPfamily
LCHS Graduation will begin at 7:00 p.m. TONIGHT, Thursday, May 23, at United Supermarkets Arena on the Texas Tech campus!
Tickets are not required for this event. Please keep in mind, TTU's clear bag policy will be enforced. For more information and the livestream link, visit https://www.depts.ttu.edu/unitedsupermarketsarena/events/special/Graduation_Lubbock_Cooper.php!
Congratulations, graduates! #LCPfamily
