Happy Sunday Gator Families,
I want to thank all of our students and families who joined us last week at our Grade Level Orientations. This was a wonderful event that allowed our incoming students and parents to meet the Tomas team, hear about the guidelines and expectations that are expected at Tomas High School, and included a campus tour of our beautiful facilities as well as an ice cream social for all of our new gators! We also had the pleasure of having Mr. Gene Tomas present at the Freshmen orientation to welcome our students and parents. We have 7 days until we open our doors for the first time as a fully operational school. We hope everyone is ready to start the year on the right Gator foot. If you missed the session(s), we are including the presentation and Q&A for your review. If you have any questions, please reach out to your grade level administrator. Enjoy your final week of summer break and we will see you soon!
Sincerely,
Principal Rincon
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Our Admin Team is ready and willing to support! We are available (via email) during business hours and will be promptly getting back with you for assistance.
Please feel free to reach out to your child's Assistant Principal for student specific concerns or assistance.
Principal Support
Associate Principal Support
Assistant Principal Support Team
Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar Squad!
Our GTHS Counselors, College Career Facilitator, and Registrar are ready and available to support you. The best way to contact them is via email and they will be getting back with you for assistance within 24 business hours. From schedule questions, college questions, transcript requests, to any student concern our GTHS team is here to assist you and your child. Feel free to email them with any questions or concerns.
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📩 Weekly Newsletter Reminder
Every Sunday, I send out the Tomas High School newsletter with everything you need to know. Check your email and Parent Square texts weekly! This helps students stay informed and build responsibility.
💡 Helpful Tip:
The newsletter is your 24/7 resource. You don’t have to read every word, but when your student says, “I don’t know,” the answer is probably in there. 😉
🚌 Transportation Form – DUE TODAY!
All students must complete the transportation form—even if you don’t ride the bus.
⚠️ Bus riders will NOT be allowed to ride the first week of school if this form isn’t submitted today.
Click the link and get it done!
🛡️ New Safety System – Evolv Express
This year, we’re launching a new safety system at all high schools. It’s fast, accurate, and lets students walk in without stopping. It recognizes everyday items like backpacks, phones, keys, and wallets—no need to remove them!
🚫 A few items must be scanned separately. Remember B.L.U.E.:
- Binders
- Laptops (Personal laptops not allowed during school hours)
- Umbrellas
- Eyeglass cases
📵 New Law – HB 1481
Students can’t use personal communication devices (phones, smartwatches, tablets, etc.) during the school day or on school property.
🚪 Exterior Door Safety
To keep our campus secure, students may only enter through two doors before school and during transitions:
1️⃣ Café Entrance (bus drop-off & student parking)
2️⃣ Front Entrance (parent drop off)
Starting at 7:45 AM, head straight to the cafeteria.
🚫 No gym door entry—reserved for athletes with morning practice.
🎒 Need to drop off gear or instruments? Wait until the 8:15 bell, then get to class by 8:25 to avoid being tardy.
Let’s kick off this inaugural year with safety, focus, and Gator pride!
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Aug 4: 6pm - Athletic Booster Club Meeting
Aug 6: Tennis Tryouts 4:30pm
Aug 8: 5:30pm - Volleyball Parent & Team Meeting
Aug 8, 9, & 10: Tax Free Weekend
Aug 11: First day of school 📆
Aug 16: FB Scrimmage at North Forest HS
Aug 22: FB Scrimmage at Northside Davis HS
Aug 28: FB Home vs Katy Freeman
Aug 29: Early Release Day
Sept 5: FB Away at Hempstead HS
Sept 9: 5-7pm Open House 🏫
Sept 9: Student Photos
Oct 6: Wrestling Tryouts
Oct 15: Photo Retakes
Dec 1st to 3rd: Soccer Tryouts
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We would like to solicit parent feedback as we plan our calendar of events. In efforts of accommodating as many parents, please rank in preferential order, the start time for after school parent meetings or events. Keep the following in mind: Tomas dismisses at 3:50 PM and most school information meetings will run between 1.5 - 2 hours. Thank you for input!
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🚨Beginning of Year Forms MUST BE FILLED OUT! This must be complete for your student's 1st day schedule to be released!🚨
All LCISD campuses utilize Skyward’s Beginning of Year form functionality to reduce the number of paper forms students are required to sign and return at the start of the school year. This functionality will provide seamless integration with the Skyward Family Access Center, saving you, the parent, time spent filling out these forms and campus staff from entering that data into our student information system.
Instructions for Completing Online Forms:
Completing the Beginning of Year online forms through Skyward Family Access is very easy and will take just a few minutes. Below are your steps for completing these forms:
- Click on the Family Access login button below.
- Login with your LCISD Family Access credentials.
- Click on the Beginning of Year Forms link in the Family Access main menu.
- Complete each step, making changes as necessary, and clicking the “Complete Step X” button at the bottom of each form.
- Once all forms are complete, click the “Submit Beginning of Year Forms” button on the last page.
*This page also includes a link to reset your Family Access username/password if you have forgotten it over the summer!
REMEMBER - Your student’s schedule will NOT be viewable online (Friday, August 8th) through the Family Access Center until all of your student's beginning-of-year forms are completed.
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Greetings Gators,
This week you CAN VIEW YOUR COURSES IN SKYWARD UNDER THE CAREER PLAN TAB. This is a list of courses you requested. Below is the request for a schedule/course change. We are only accepting changes based on the stated handbook criteria listed below.
REMINDER: All classes were chosen with your counselor, and then the course verification window opened in April to make ANY changes. After that time, we built the master schedule based on what you had chosen. If you need to change ONLY for the reasons below:
LCISD APPROVED ONLY ALLOWABLE CHANGES:
A. Student is a senior not scheduled in a course needed for graduation
B. Student has already earned credit for a course in which he/she is currently scheduled
C. Student does not have prerequisite(s) for a class on his/her schedule
D. Level Change (can only take place before school begins, then after the 3rd or 6th week of class)
E. Student has been dismissed from a program where approval must be granted for placement
F. Student does not have a complete schedule
G. Data error (class listed twice, free period, etc.)
Tomas HS Counselors:
You will be able to view your schedule in Skyward on Friday, August 8th
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📢New Texas Law Restricting Personal Communication Devices During School Day!
July 10th LCISD Email - New Texas Law Restricting Personal Communication Devices Use During the School Day!
Dear Lamar CISD Families,
We want to make you aware of a new Texas law that will go into effect at the start of the 2025–2026 school year and directly impacts student use of personal communication devices during the instructional day.
During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 1481 was passed into law. This bill prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the instructional school day and while on school property. Devices covered under this law include cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, radios, pagers, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication.
This law applies to all public and open-enrollment charter schools across Texas, including Lamar CISD. Importantly, exceptions are made for students with documented medical needs or special education accommodations, which will be addressed according to the appropriate plans and protocols.
What This Means for Lamar CISD Students (PK–12)
Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, Lamar CISD will implement the following practices in accordance with the new law:
- All personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, must be turned off before entering campus.
- Devices must be stored in backpacks or lockers—not on the student’s person (e.g., clothing pockets)—and must remain powered off and completely out of view throughout the school day.
- Use or visible possession of any personal communication device during the school day will result in confiscation and disciplinary consequences.
This includes all areas inside the school building, such as:
- Classrooms
- Libraries
- Cafeterias
- Hallways
- Restrooms
- Locker rooms
- Any other common spaces
Devices may be turned back on only after the final bell at dismissal. At this time, students may use them to communicate with parents or guardians regarding transportation or other after-school needs.
Dismissal Times by Grade Level
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Elementary A: 2:40 PM (7:15 AM – 2:40 PM)
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Elementary B: 3:10 PM (7:45 AM – 3:10 PM)
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Middle School / Junior High: 4:30 PM (9:05 AM – 4:30 PM)
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High School: 3:50 PM (8:25 AM – 3:50 PM)
Please note: Receiving a call or text from a parent or family member during class is not an acceptable reason for device use. If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call the school’s front office, and we will ensure your message is delivered.
*If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, they should report to the front office.
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Gator Parents—be sure to submit your student’s transportation form through Family Access to secure bus service for the first day of school!
Due by Aug 3 → Bus service starts on Day 1 (Aug 11)
Aug 4-22 → Bus service begins Aug 25
After Aug 23 → Bus available after five school days
All students, no matter their form of transportation, must have a submission form completed by their parent or guardian before the start of the next school year.
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New Safety System Installed at All High Schools (LCISD Email Sent 8-1-2025)
Dear Lamar CISD Families,
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and school community is paramount. As part of our ongoing efforts to create a safe learning environment for our students and staff, we are introducing a new safety measure for the upcoming school year.
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, all high school campuses will implement the Evolv Express safety system—an advanced detection technology designed to enhance campus safety without disrupting the flow of the school day. This system allows students and visitors to walk through at a natural pace, reducing bottlenecks at entrances while helping our teams identify potential safety concerns quickly and accurately.
To prepare for this update, our campus administrators and the Lamar CISD Police Department participated in specialized training with the Evolv Technology team this summer.
What to Expect:
The Evolv Express system is designed to recognize everyday personal items such as backpacks, phones, watches, wallets, and keys—so students will NOT need to remove these as they enter the building. However, to ensure smooth passage, a few items will need to be taken out and passed separately through the system. To help students remember, we’re using the acronym B.L.U.E.:
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Binders
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Laptops *Students can’t use personal laptops during school hours and must follow the personal communication devices law (HB 1481).
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Umbrellas
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Eyeglass cases
We understand that any new process takes time to adjust to, and we’re here to support our students and families through this transition. This enhancement is one of many ways we are working to prioritize safety while maintaining the respectful, positive school culture that makes Lamar CISD so special.
Thank you for your understanding and your continued support. We are thankful for our community's strength and unity in ensuring the safety and security of all our students. If you have any questions, please contact us at Info@LCISD.org.
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Looking for ways to support student success, build a legacy, and leave your mark on The Swamp? Gene Tomas High Campus Sponsorship Opportunities are here!
🎓 Freshman Foundation – $100 Level
• Every legacy starts somewhere.
• Name or family name listed on our school website
• Social media thank-you from Tomas High School
• Certificate of appreciation from Tomas High School
📣 Pride of the Swamp – $250 Level
• Helping our Gators grow strong..
• All Freshman Foundation benefits Plus+
• Name/Logo displayed on campus event banner
• Recognition in our monthly newsletter
• 1 exclusive Tomas Gator swag item
💎 Legacy Leader – $500 Level
• Investing in excellence at Tomas High School.
• All pride of the Swamp benefits Plus+
• Logo/name featured on high-traffic campus plaque
• Verbal recognition at key campus event
• Spotlight feature on social media with a custom graphic
• 2 exclusive Tomas Gator swag items
All sponsorships can be purchased by following the links or QR Codes. If you have further questions, please email Michelle OBrien at april.obrien@lcisd.org
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PARKING PASS TIME! HAVE ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS IN ORDER AND READY TO SUBMIT ONLINE!
Students, please be aware that you MUST use your Office 356 school email to complete this.
NO PAINTING PARKING SPOTS!
Students will face discipline consequences (destruction of school property/vandalism) and parking privileges will be revoked for the remainder of the year.
📌Please ensure you have all the required documents ready to go, or you will be passed over.📌
You will need pictures of these 3 documents to upload and complete the process:
- Driver's License (no permits allowed)
- Insurance Card
- Screenshot of Completed Payment
You will receive an email when your parking pass is ready to pick up.
YOU MUST HAVE A PARKING PASS, BEFORE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO PARK AT TOMAS HS
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As the 2025–2026 school year begins across the country, we want to remind everyone that the first few weeks can be busy and a little chaotic. With students, staff, and families all returning, traffic around campus—especially during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up—can be challenging. Please be patient and prioritize safety over speed. Rushing or driving recklessly puts everyone at risk, including your child. We recommend leaving a few minutes earlier than usual to allow for delays, and consider carpooling or using district transportation to help reduce congestion.
Buses will drop off behind the school, and those students will enter through the Cafeteria Entrance. Students dropped off in front of the school will enter through the Main Entrance.
Students who drive, will enter from FM723 only and will park behind the school and enter through the Cafeteria Entrance. Be on time!!
Do NOT drop off students behind the school. This area is reserved for student drivers and buses only.
Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to ensure a safe and smooth start to the school year!
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