McWhorter Elementary School

FEB. 17 - National FFA Week Starting in 1948, the National FFA Board of Directors designated a weeklong tradition to recognize George Washington’s example and legacy as a leader and farmer.

FEB. 15 - School Resource Officer Day Thank you to all of our school resource officers here in Lubbock ISD!

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day Happy Valentine's Day!

Feb. 12 - National FCCLA Week This week is National FCCLA Week! FCCLA helps members develop skills for life through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Lubbock ISD classes are on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Monday, February 12, due to the increased possibility of icy conditions impacting travel to school and work. School start times will be adjusted as follows: elementary schools will begin at 9:45 a.m., middle schools will begin at 10:20 a.m., and high schools will begin at 10:15 a.m. Buses will run on a two-hour delay schedule. There will be no classes tomorrow at the Byron Martin ATC or the Agri-STEM Complex. Weather conditions will continue to be monitored, and we will provide additional communication tomorrow morning no later than 7 a.m. if there are any changes. Please stay safe and warm!

We hope our Lubbock ISD family is staying safe and warm on this snowy Sunday! This is a friendly reminder about how we communicate weather delays or cancellations. We share information by using: 1. Our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and X). 2. Our website (www.LubbockISD.org). 3. Our district notification system (phone call, text message, email, and app push notification). 4. Our district television station (Lubbock ISD-TV). 5. Our local media outlets You can find more information about how we make these decisions and when we communicate about them at our weather information page at www.LubbockISD.org/weather.

FEB. 5 - National School Counseling Week Join us as we recognize the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career!

FEB. 1 - Space Shuttle Columbia Day of Remembrance On this day 21 years ago, we lost the crew of the space shuttle Columbia. Today, we stop to honor Commander William C. McCool, as well as the six other crew members, who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery.

FEB. 1. 100th Day of School Happy 100th day of school!

FEB. 1 - Career & Technology Education Month This month we celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country!

FEB. 1 - Black History Month Celebrating and paying tribute to generations of African Americans and their roles throughout U.S. history!

JAN. 27 - International Holocaust Remembrance Day Honoring the six million Jewish victims and millions of other victims of the Holocaust on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

JAN. 15 - Martin Luther King Day. Today we honor the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

JAN. 9 - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Thank you to the brave men and women who keep our communities safe!

🍎 School Board Appreciation Month 🍎 Thank you to the members of our school board who help our district improve each and every day! We're so thankful for everything you do! #WeAreLubbockISD

JAN. 1 - Happy New Year Happy New Year!

❄️ Early dismissal today! ❄️ We hope that everyone has a happy and safe winter break! We'll see everyone back in school on Wednesday, Jan. 10! #WeAreLubbockISD

DEC. 21 - First Day of Winter Winter is officially here!

DEC. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day Honoring the men and women from Pearl Harbor...

DEC. 6-12 - Computer Science Education Week