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All Leander ISD employees will see a salary increase beginning with the first paycheck of the 2024-25 school year after the district's board of trustees approved the raises at a board meeting earlier this month.

Leander ISD approves 2.5% raises across all positions

The Leander ISD Board of Trustees approved 2.5% pay increase for every staff member as a part of its 2024-25 compensation plan at its board meeting earlier this month. “Within budgetary … more

Staff Reports | 5/24/24

Success High School senior redefines success

Brianna Hollie, a 16-year-old senior at Success High School, says she is eager to step into her future. “I’m so happy to be graduating, especially a year early! It helps give me a … more

Contributed Report | 5/23/24

Stony Point NJROTC named distinguished unit with academic honors

Stony Point High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) has earned its third “Distinguished Unit with Academic Honors”. The group was also ranked the number … more

Staff Reports | 5/17/24

A group of local scholarship recipients selected by Pedernales Electric Cooperative for awards ranging from $3,000 to $4,500 were recognized at a reception on May 2 in Kyle. Back Row, left to right: Cougar Seale, Connor Daly, Owen Mietus, Olivia Jimenez; Front row, left to right: Minh Pham, Raina Desai, Ananya Khanna, Archita Roy, Sienna Pilon; Not pictured: Nathan Lemley, Jishnu Saani, and Laya John.

PEC awards $100,000 in scholarships to area students

Seven Leander ISD and four Round Rock ISD students among a group of 25 students selected to receive scholarships from within the Pedernales Electric Cooperative's service area. "Pedernales … more

Staff Reports | 5/15/24

Leander ISD to continue free summer meal program

This summer, Leander ISD will again serve children 18 and younger and enrolled student with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) … more

Staff Reports | 5/14/24

LISD names new area superintendent

Leander ISD recently announced that Kimberly Waltmon will become the district's newest area superintendent. Waltmon will replace Area Superintendent Christine Simpson, who will be retiring at the end … more

Staff Reports | 5/12/24

Three high school seniors awarded USA's highest civilian honor

Three students from Harmony Public Schools-CTX have received the Gold Congressional Award. Recognized as the highest honor bestowed upon young Americans by the United States Congress, the Gold … more

Contributed Report | 5/11/24

Round Rock HS senior says she's ready to fly

Round Rock High School’s Rachel Dieterich said she found her community in the school’s ROTC program. “When I started freshman year, it was Covid, right? But I still came to … more

Contributed Report | 5/10/24

Vanessa Randels named Chandler Oaks Elementary principal

Vanessa Randels is the new Chandler Oaks Elementary IB World School principal. Randels brings 21 years of elementary education experience, including 13 years as a classroom teacher. She has been … more

Staff Reports | 5/9/24

RRISD names director of safety and security

Round Rock ISD has named Richard Andreucci as its new director of safety and security, where he will provide strategic direction for the district’s safety and security program, including … more

Staff Reports | 3/7/24

A new program will begin introducing Accelerated Science classes to students at all 11 Round Rock ISD middle school students.

Round Rock ISD middle schools to offer Accelerated Science pathway

Middle school just got a little more exciting for Round Rock ISD students with a passion for STEM. Beginning this fall, all 11 middle schools within the district will introduce … more

Staff Reports | 2/28/24

58 LISD students named TMEA all-state musicians

58 Leander ISD Band and Choir students were selected as Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Musicians for the 2023-24 school year. This is the largest number of LISD students that have … more

Staff Reports | 2/28/24

Cheerleading captain Sabrina Enriquez and coach Morgan Maddux celebrate with the state UIL Championship trophy.

Got spirit? Cedar Park HS celebrates Spirit State title [Photo gallery]

With their roles reversed, the Timberwolves' cheerleaders were honored by athletes for winning the 5A UIL Spirit State Championship at a pep rally, Tuesday, Jan. 23. more

Photos by HARRISON FUNK | 1/23/18

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