🎉 Tonight, we are proud to celebrate Superintendent Dr. Mark Estrada for being named the Mexican American School Boards Association (MASBA) Superintendent of the Year at the 2026 MASBA Annual Conference! Since becoming superintendent in 2018, Dr. Estrada has demonstrated a strong commitment to student success and a vision for a brighter future for every Lion. Under his leadership, Lockhart ISD has focused on improving academic achievement, investing in educators, expanding opportunities for students, and strengthening partnerships with families and the community. His leadership reflects our commitment to #UnLockingPotential in every student, our #LockHEARTForPeople, and our shared goal of being #LockedOnExcellence. 🔒❤🦁 This well-deserved recognition celebrates Dr. Estrada’s leadership and the lasting impact he continues to make on our students, staff, families, and the entire Lockhart community. 🤝✨ Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mark Estrada on this outstanding achievement! We are proud to be #LockedInForLockhart alongside him! #LockhartLeading 🔒🦁

We are proud to celebrate our Lockhart ISD honorees recognized as the Best of Caldwell County by the Lockhart Post Register! 🎉 Congratulations to our honorees: 🏆 Holly Prine | Best Teacher K-5
🏆 Kyle Cooper | Best Teacher 6-8
🏆 Matthew Burton | Best Teacher 9-12
🏆 Coach Mike Maldonado | Best School Coach
🏆 Lion Stadium | Best Sports Venue
🏆 Carver Early Education Center | Best Early Education Center/Pre-School These honors reflect the incredible people and places that make Lockhart ISD special. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Lions and our community every day! 🦁❤️#LockhartLeading

🦁✨ SPIRIT OF 1.5 SPOTLIGHT! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Amara Garza (BBE), Stav Sela (NAV), and Nancy Lopez (LHS) for going above and beyond to support our Lions! ❤️👏 We’re so grateful for their dedication and the difference they make every day! 🌟📰 app.smore.com/n/knf9g-lion-l…

🏫🎒 As we prepare for the opening of Seawillow Middle School in Fall 2027, we want to hear from our families and community as we plan attendance zones for the 2027–2028 school year! Join us for an upcoming community meeting to share your input and be part of this exciting next chapter for Lockhart ISD. #LockhartLeading #LockedInForLockhart

🚀 Our Lions had a stellar night at CFE Space Odyssey! 🌎✨ Families explored science, fine arts, & literacy through hands-on activities & out-of-this-world fun. We love seeing our school communities come together to learn, connect, and make memories! 🦁💫 #LockedInForLockhart

💀🌼 Celebrate Día de los Muertos with ABS! You're invited to the ABS Día de los Muertos Festival! Join us for a fun-filled morning celebrating culture, community, and tradition. See you there! ❤️🦁 #LockedInForLockhart

👻 Things are boo-ginning to get spooky! Join Borchert Loop TOMORROW for its 2nd Annual Boo Bash. Enjoy games, trick-or-treating, food, vendors, & more! 📅 Oct. 23 | 5–7 p.m. 📍 3000 Borchert Loop 🎟️ $2 ages 5+ | First 100 kids FREE See you there! #LockedInForLockhart

🦁🍯 Our BBE Kindergartners had a BEE-utiful visit from Lockhart Honey Company! 🐝♥️ Our Lions are exploring all things bees through hands-on learning! A sweet thank-you to Lockhart Honey Company for having a #LockHEARTForPeople! 🍯 #LockedInForLockhart

✨📚 Our Lions are glowing places with their reading! BLE Lions had a LITerary time celebrating their reading goals with a Glow Party! 🎉 Keep shining bright and turning those pages, Lions! 🦁♥️ #LionsReadLionsLead #LockedInForLockhart

🦁❤️ Did you know? By 6th grade, chronic absenteeism is a leading indicator of high school dropout risk.📲 Scan the QR code for a FREE attendance tracker to help your Lion build strong habits! #AttendanceMatters because our Lions matter! ❤️#LockedInForLockhart

Lockhart High School TAFE students Camila Borchers and Zoei McLaurin are launching "Komfort for Kids", a community donation drive designed to bring comfort to local elementary students facing trauma, major life transitions, or difficult situations. 🔒♥️ As part of their competitive event Project Visualize: Service, for the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE), the duo is rallying the Lockhart community to help build "Komfort Kits", special care packages filled with comforting items for children in need. 🧸🖍️ Camila and Zoei are reaching out to the district's elementary schools and the wider community to collect specific items that can provide a sense of security and joy during tough times. The duo will bundle these donations into curated kits to be distributed to children navigating stressful environments. The community can support the cause by donating the following items: Stuffed animals and cozy blankets, nightlights and handheld flashlights, coloring books, crayons, sticker sheets, and fun erasers, kids' books written in both English and Spanish, fidget toys and stress balls, and fun kid friendly water bottles. To make giving as easy as possible, Camila and Zoei are hosting two contactless, curbside drop off events. Supporters can simply drive up, hand over their donations, and go. ♥️ Fall Donation Drive: Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ♥️ Spring Donation Drive: Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 📍Drop Off Location: The front loop of Lockhart High School located on Center Street. 🔒♥️🦁 Every single coloring book, flashlight, and stuffed animal donated goes directly toward making a difficult day a little brighter for a child in the Lockhart community. 🧸🖍️ #LockHEARTForPeople #LockedInForLockhart

🦁 Ready to be part of a Legacy of Excellence? Lockhart ISD is looking for passionate Resource Inclusion Teachers to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our Lions! ❤️ 🔗 Learn more and apply: lockhartisd.org/careers #LockedInForLockhart #LockhartLeading

✨ Excellence that deserves the spotlight! 🎨 Recent LHS graduate Jocelyn Ortega’s artwork, “Lost and Found,” is on display at the Texas Fine Arts Administrators Conference in Austin! Her piece earned the 2026 State V.A.S.E. Gold Seal! 🏆 We’re so proud of you, Jocelyn! ❤️🦁#LockedInForLockhart

🎓 41 of our 8th-grade Junior Lions visited Baylor University last week! They heard from Medical Humanities Professor Dr. Cunningham & toured the campus. Thank you, LJHS and GEAR UP, for helping our Lions unlock their potential! 🦁❤️ #LockedInForLockhart

🎃👻 You’re Invited to the Lockhart Special Olympians Halloween Trunk or Treat! 🚗🦁 Join us for a spooktacular day of fun, community, and Halloween festivities! Enjoy a car show, music, food, crafts, and more while supporting a great cause! 📍 Location: Caldwell County Justice Center 1703 Colorado St., Lockhart, TX 🎟️ Admission is FREE to the public! 🚘 Car Show: Sponsored by the Lockhart Area Cruisers Entry fee: $25 on the day of the event. ❤️ All proceeds benefit Lockhart Special Olympians! Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled event and help support our amazing athletes! 🔗 For event details, visit lockhartso.org #LockedInForLockhart #LockHEARTForPeople

🦁❤️ Today, Lockhart ISD hosted state legislators for a firsthand look at Childhood UnLocked in action at Clear Fork Elementary! 🛝🔓 Our CFE Fine Arts Academy Drumline and Student Leaders gave a warm welcome to Representatives Caroline Fairly and Stan Gerdes, along with a representative from Senator Judith Zaffirini’s office! During their visit, guests met with Board members, district leadership, educators, and parents to learn about the mission and vision behind Childhood UnLocked. They explored how the initiative comes to life on our campuses and heard directly from teachers about their experiences in the classroom. With Childhood UnLocked, we’re reimagining the school day and creating learning environments that prioritize play, support student development, and give our Lions more opportunities to learn, connect, and thrive. At the elementary level, we have increased playtime by 50–67%. 🛝📈This work has also reduced screen time across the district for an average of 34 minutes per day at the elementary level or 36.3% and 2 hours 17 minutes per day at the secondary level or 35.1%. 💻📉 We have also partnered with families and our community to help build a culture of Childhood UnLocked that extends beyond our classrooms. 🤝 So far, 53 parents have signed the Childhood UnLocked Parent Pledge, committing to support healthy habits at home. In addition, the district has invested over $2 million in playground upgrades to provide our students and community with engaging spaces for movement, play, and connection. Guests saw those investments for themselves when they toured the Mega Den and witnessed our students playing, connecting, creating, and exploring in one of these thoughtfully designed spaces. And, of course, they couldn’t leave without trying out one of the slides! 🛝 We are incredibly proud to share how Lockhart ISD is reimagining the school day and creating learning environments that prioritize play, support student development, and give our Lions more opportunities to thrive. Through Childhood UnLocked, we are embracing the power of play and building spaces where our students can learn, grow, connect, and unlock their full potential! Thank you to our visiting representatives for taking the time to see the great work happening across Lockhart ISD as well as to our staff and students who made this visit a success! We are proud to be #LockhartLeading and look forward to helping shape legislation and resources that support a brighter future not only for our Lions, but for students across Texas. 🔒🦁❤️ #ChildhoodUnLocked #LockedInForLockhart #UnlockingPotential

🚌 Next Stop: A bright future for ALL our Lions! 🦁❤️✨ This National School Bus Safety Week, let’s help every child get to and from school safely! Big thanks to our LISD transportation team for going the extra mile every day! 🚌❤️ #LockedInForLockhart