Lady Raiders hosting Volleypalooza Aug. 25-27

Kristina Jingling
August 24, 2011

The varsity volleyball will host LISD Volleypalooza, a three-day tournament Aug. 25-27.  Twenty-eight teams from around central Texas will compete against each other, including the Leander schools, several 5A schools and three private schools.  “I’m excited about playing on the home court and having... Read more »

Meet the Raiders and school carnival this Wednesday

By Nick Hage
August 22, 2011

Meet the Raiders has an entertaining twist this year. The annual event, which introduces the fall sports teams, will include a carnival with food, refreshments and carnival games. “We want to get more students involved,” said Student Council sponsor Debbie Gauna, who wants the carnival to become... Read more »

Zap! Auditions Wednesday, Aug. 24

By Shelly Spencer
August 22, 2011

The theatre department will hold auditions for the fall show Zap! on Wednesday, Aug. 24 starting at 4 p.m. Students intending on auditioning will need to prepare a minute long monologue. You do not have to be in a theatre class to be eligible. Additional information, including the audition packet, can... Read more »

Season opener for varsity football this Friday

By Rachel Sloan
August 22, 2011

For the first time, football will field seniors on the team. In their third varsity season, the Raiders have a more experienced squad that will take on Liberty Hill in the season opener, Friday, Aug. 26. “This year we are going to be completely unselfish as a coaching staff and a team,” head coach... Read more »

Winnie the Pooh movie delightful and charming

Gloriana Stolle
August 16, 2011

The Winnie the Pooh movie is whimsical, lovable, and just overall adorable. All of the favorite characters from childhood are back, just as wonderful as we remembered. The storyline of the movie is actually very entertaining; Eeyore’s tail goes missing. As the search begins, it is then discovered that... Read more »

The Help Movie Review

Rachel Sloan
August 16, 2011

Based on the 2009 bestselling novel by Kathryn Stockett, The Help brings you into a world unknown to many young people. Though students read about racism in textbooks and sometimes hear racist remarks, this movie takes you to the time period where it all began. Civil Rights were a booming issue in the... Read more »

Students take English at ACC must take ID pictures during lunch first two days

August 16, 2011

Any juniors or seniors that are taking English III or IV at Austin Community College must take their new ID picture before school or during lunch. Photo Texas will be on campus Monday, Aug. 22 and Tuesday, Aug. 23 taking ID pictures. Pictures will be taken through ACE and English II, III and IV classes.... Read more »

IMPORTANT DATES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

August 16, 2011

MONDAY, AUG. 22 – First Day of School, A Day Classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Students will report to a registration period first and then follow the A day schedule. New students who still need to register should report to the Guidance Office. Students will take ID photographs during ACE, English II, III... Read more »

Back to School Special: Save $15 on yearbook

August 16, 2011

Students can save $15 on the 2012 yearbook if they order by Sept. 1. The yearbook staff is running a Back to School special that offers the yearbook for $55 and includes free name engraving. The current price saves students $15, $10 off the price of a book and $5 for the name on the cover. Students can... Read more »

Yearbook looking for summer pictures

August 16, 2011

Visiting the Empire State Building? Standing at the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Or maybe just boating around the lake? The yearbook staff is seeking pictures of students’ summer vacations, everything from short road trips to big city destinations to exotic travel in foreign countries. The best photos will... Read more »