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Graduating Class of 2024

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Purple Star Designation Announcement

Purple Star Designated District for 2024-2026.  Special Focus for Our Military Families

Lighthouse Public Schools is a tuition-free charter school in San Antonio, Texas — home of the Seahawks. We opened in August 2003, and have degreed, certified, and highly qualified administrators, teachers, and paraprofessionals. All students are encouraged to excel in their academic studies through a variety of teaching methods. All students and staff are treated with dignity and respect in a safe environment.  Lighthouse Public Schools is also proud to be a 2024-2025 Texas Purple Star Designated District.
 
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First Week of School Pictures

📸 More First Week Magic at LPS! 💙💛

The first week of school brought so many smiles, high-fives, and moments to remember—so we’re sharing even more of them with you! From classroom learning to playground fun, our students are off to a bold and bright start.

✨ Dream Big. Act Bold.
✨ Make every day count.

Check out these snapshots of our amazing first week!
#LighthousePublicSchools #DreamBigActBold #BackToSchool2025 #WeAreLPS #FirstWeekVibes
Fall Sports Tryouts

🏐🏈 LPS Fall Sports Tryouts Are Here!🏐🏈

📅 Wednesday, August 13th
✅ Grades 4–6: Volleyball & Flag Football

📅 Thursday, August 14th
✅ Grades 7–12: Volleyball & Flag Football

🕓 Time: 4:00–5:30 PM for all tryouts
Location: LPS GYM

Bring your skills, energy, and team spirit—this is your time to shine! 🌟 Let’s kick off the season strong as we Dream Big and Act Bold on the court and on the field.

📢 Tell your friends and tag your teammates—let’s make this season one to remember!

#LPSAthletics #DreamBigActBold #WeAreLPS #VolleyballTryouts #FlagFootballTryouts
First Day of School Picture

📚✨ What a Wonderful Start Today! ✨📚

We love seeing all the smiling faces this morning—it’s the perfect start to a fantastic school year! 💙💛 The energy, excitement, and joy in our hallways remind us why we do what we do every day.

Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and endless possibilities. 🌟

Dream Big. Act Bold. 🚀
#WeAreLPS #BackToSchool2025 #DreamBigActBold #SmilingFacesBigDreams
First Day of School Planning Reminders

📢 First Day of School is Tomorrow! 🎉

Let’s start the year strong, safe, and in style!

✅ Dress Code: Students should attend in school uniform. If you have the blue "Dream Big Act Bold" shirt, you may wear it with school pants. No jeans permitted.
🚗 Drop-off: Begins at 7:15 AM.
🤝 Courtesy: Be respectful to other parents, students, and staff. Follow all directions from identified staff and security.
🕊 Patience: Remain calm and patient—everyone’s working together for a smooth start.
➡️ Driveline: Follow all driveline instructions for safety.
👶 Preparing Younger Students: Help younger children prepare for the first day. Lingering near crying children can make the transition harder—encourage confidence and reassure them before drop-off.
🔒 Safety First: LPS will keep safety and security as our highest priority.

ℹ️ For school information and preparation for the first day of school visit our website: www.lighthousesa.org. Many resources are available there in the upper left corner button "
25-26 Family Quick Start".

💙 Let’s make tomorrow a safe, positive, and bold start to the year!
#DreamBigActBold #BackToSchool2025 #WeAre
Driveline Featured Photo

🚗 LPS First Day of School Pick-Up & Drop-Off Reminders 🚗

As you prepare for the first day of school, remember that traffic will be heavier across the city, and there will be both pedestrians and vehicles moving throughout our parking lot. Preparation is key to a successful first day—and it also helps us keep our campus safe and neighbor-friendly.

Here are a few important reminders:
✅ Be courteous and respectful to others in the parking lot.
✅ Do not block neighborhood driveways—our residents need to get to and from work.
✅ Driveline numbers will be handed out by staff during morning drop-off.
✅ Student drop-off begins at 7:15 AM.
✅ Follow all one-way signs for entering and exiting the parking lot. (See the included parking lot diagram.)

This information along with other important first day of school information is located on our website at www.lighthousesa.org,

💙 Thank you for helping us start the year smoothly and safely!
#DreamBigActBold #WeAreLPS #BackToSchool2025
Online School Supplies Delivered

Online School Supply Orders Have Arrived!

📦✏️ 1st Day School Supplies Previously Ordered Online by Families Have Arrived! 🖍📚

If you purchased school supplies online through 1st Day School Supplies vendor, great news — they’ve arrived on campus and have already been delivered to your child’s homeroom or first period teacher!

🎉 Thank you for using this convenient service that helps save both time and money. We're excited to kick off the year with everything students need to succeed!

#BackToSchool #DreamBigActBold #WeAreLPS #SchoolReady #LighthousePublicSchools
Dual Credit Graphic

🎓 Dual Credit = Double the Advantage at Lighthouse Public Schools!

At LPS, high school students can earn college credits at no cost while still in high school!
✨ Save money on tuition
✨ Graduate ahead of schedule
✨ Explore career and college pathways early

Our partnerships with McMurry University, Texas A&M San Antonio, and Alamo Colleges make it possible for students to take real college courses and set themselves up for success—before they even get their diploma.

Dual credit options extend to traditional college preparation and career/ industry-based certifications such as welding, construction, culinary, and health professions.

💡 The future starts now. Let’s Dream Big and Act Bold! 🚀

#LighthousePublicSchools #DualCredit #DreamBigActBold #CollegeReady #WeAreLPS #FutureFocused
First Day of School Announcement

🎉 The Countdown Is On! 🎉 - First Day of School

We’re just days away from welcoming our incredible students back for the first day of school at Lighthouse Public Schools on Monday, August 11th! 🚀📚

Get ready to Dream Big and Act Bold—because this year is going to be our best one yet! From inspiring classrooms to amazing opportunities in academics, arts, and athletics, we’re building the future together—one bold step at a time. 🌟

📅 Mark your calendar
😄 Bring your smile
💡 And get ready to shine!

#DreamBigActBold #FirstDayReady #LighthousePublicSchools #BackToSchool2025 #WeAreLPS
📸 Open House Magic at Lighthouse Public Schools! 💙💛 Featured Photo

📸 Open House Magic at Lighthouse Public Schools! 💙💛

Our campuses were buzzing with energy as excited students and families filled the halls for Open House! From smiling faces to inspiring conversations, it was a powerful reminder of the strong community we’re building together.

✨ The enthusiasm was contagious.
✨ The opportunities are limitless.
✨ The year ahead is bursting with bold dreams and big goals.

Thank you to all who joined us—let’s keep that momentum going as we Dream Big and Act Bold this school year! 🚀📚

#LighthousePublicSchools #DreamBigActBold #BackToSchool2025 #WeAreLPS #FamilyEngagement #OpenHouseSuccess
EB Professional Development at LPS

Empowering Every Voice: LPS Staff Deepens Support for Emergent Bilingual Students

🌎🌟 At Lighthouse Public Schools, our staff is committed to ensuring every student thrives—no matter their language background. This week, our team explored impactful strategies and tools designed to support and elevate our emergent bilingual students.

By embracing culturally responsive practices and language-rich instruction, we are building bridges that empower every learner to Dream Big and Act Bold! 💬📚💡 #LighthouseProud #EmergentBilinguals #DreamBigActBold #LPSStrong #BilingualEducation
New Water Options at LPS

💧 Stay Hydrated at LPS! 💧

Lighthouse Public Schools is excited to announce the installation of new water bottle refill stations across our campus! These stations make it easy for students to stay refreshed throughout the day.

✅ We encourage students to bring a 24oz reusable plastic (no metal) water bottle with a secure, leak-proof lid each day.

Together, let’s stay healthy, hydrated, and eco-friendly! 🌎💙 #DreamBigActBold #LPSHydrationStation #HealthyHabits
2025 Teacher incentive Allotment Awards for LPS

🎉 Celebrating Excellence: LPS Teacher Incentive Allotment Awards 2025 🎉

Lighthouse Public Schools is proud to announce our 2025 Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Award Recipients!

These awards honor our most outstanding educators—those who are not only committed to excellence in the classroom, but whose teaching directly results in strong student performance and measurable academic growth.

📈 Over the past 12 months, LPS has experienced significant academic gains, a direct reflection of the passion, skill, and dedication of our teaching staff. At Lighthouse, we know that great teachers produce great results—and our students are shining because of it.

👏 Join us in congratulating these exceptional educators. Their impact goes beyond the classroom and into the future of every student they serve.

💡 #LighthouseProud #TIA2025 #GreatTeachersGreatResults #DreamBigActBold
After School Care Application Announcement

🎉 Now Open: 2025-2026 After School Care Applications! 🎉

Lighthouse Public Schools is excited to offer FREE After School Care for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟

🕓 Program Hours:
Monday–Friday | 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM (on regular school days)

This service is completely free for all LPS families and provides a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for your child after the school day ends.

📲 Apply now and secure your spot!

#LighthouseAfterSchool #LPSFamilySupport #DreamBigActBold #FreeAfterschoolCare #LighthousePublicSchools
📊 Deep Dive into Data = Better Outcomes for Kids! 💡 Featured Photo

📊 Deep Dive into Data = Better Outcomes for Kids! 💡

Our incredible Lighthouse teachers are hard at work during professional development, diving deep into student data to strengthen instruction and tailor support for every learner. This focused collaboration ensures we meet each child where they are—and help them grow beyond expectations. 💪📚

#DreamBigActBold #LighthouseProud #DataDrivenInstruction #StudentSuccess
Teacher Professional Development and Learning

Empowering Every Learner Through Small Group Instruction

Our dedicated educators are diving into professional development focused on leading effective small group instruction. This training equips teachers with powerful strategies to meet every student’s needs through personalized, data-driven teaching.

At LPS, we believe in growing together—because when teachers grow, students soar! 💡🍎 #DreamBigActBold #LighthouseLearns #SmallGroupSuccess
Beginning of the Year Professional Development

Lighthouse Staff Launch Year with Focus on Strong School Culture

🚨 Lighthouse Public Schools kicked off the new school year on Thursday, July 31st with an inspiring day of professional development! 💡🎓

Our dedicated staff came together to focus on building strong school culture—laying the foundation for a year full of learning, growth, and connection. 💙💛 From collaborative sessions to team-building activities, we’re ready to DREAM BIG and ACT BOLD as we support every student, every day!

#LighthouseProud #DreamBigActBold #SchoolCultureMatters #BackToSchool2025 #StrongerTogether
Learning Alive All About Spiders

Learning Alive Web of Excitement

Wednesday at Learning Alive, our young explorers dove into the fascinating world of spiders! From spinning webs to spotting eight-legged creatures in their natural habitats, students spent the day finding, identifying, and experiencing spiders up close.

With curiosity as their compass, campers learned about spiders, their adaptations, and the important role they play in nature. Hands-on exploration brought science to life—proving once again that learning is always more exciting when it's alive!

#LearningAlive #SpidersInTheWild #CuriousMinds #LighthousePublicSchools #HandsOnLearning #NatureExplorers
Graduate Profile - Futures Shine

Futures Shine

LPS offers multiple ways for students to prepare for their future and be graduate ready to take the next steeps into college or a career. Here are a few of the options currently being offered:

Dual Credit Courses with McMurry University
Associate Degree from McMurry University
Career Pathways Including Industry-Based Certification Options for Students Ready to Enter the Workforce
Industry-Based Certifications & Associates Degrees in Multiple Career Pathways Through Alamo Colleges
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program
Education & Training Paraprofessional Educator Certification
Advanced Placement Spanish Testing Preparation
ASVAB and Military Readiness Support and Preparation

At LPS the possibilities are unlimited.
Turtle Tuesday @ Learning Alive

🐢 Turtle Tuesday at Learning Alive! 🐢

Today at Learning Alive, our young explorers dove into the world of turtles! Students got up close and personal with our curious turtle friends. They asked great questions, made awesome observations, and even had a chance to gently interact with the animals.

Turtle Tuesday was a hit—and it’s just one way we spark curiosity through hands-on learning and nature exploration. Stay tuned for more wild discoveries from Learning Alive.

#LearningAlive #TurtleTuesday #HandsOnLearning #LighthouseLearners #NatureInspires
Learning Alive Camp Day 1

Learning Alive Camp Day 1

🐍✨ Day 1 of Learning Alive Camp was WILDLY exciting! Our curious campers got up close and personal with one of today’s featured guests — a live rat snake! 🐍👀

From learning about animal habitats to hands-on exploration, our 1st and 2nd grade students are diving into nature like never before. The joy, the wonder, and the brave smiles say it all — learning is alive at Lighthouse Public Schools!

🌱📚 Stay tuned for more adventures as our young explorers continue their journey of discovery through live animal encounters, science, and fun!
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Level Up with LPS

Level up with Lighthouse Public Schools! Whether your child is looking for college credit opportunities or a workforce track, we have a pathway designed to meet their needs and your expectations. Success is a journey and our team is ready to take the entire family to the next level.

Dual Credit Coursework
Careers in Construction, Business, Education, Hospitality, Health and Arts/Technology
SPED Surrogate Parents Needed

Be an SPED Surrogate Parent

📣 Now Seeking SPED Surrogate Parents for ARD Meetings
Help make a difference in the lives of students in DFPS care by serving as a Special Education surrogate parent during special education meetings. 💙

By stepping into this vital advocacy role, you can ensure these students receive the support and services they need to succeed in school and beyond.

✅ Be a voice.
✅ Be an advocate.
✅ Be the difference.

If you’re interested in supporting a child who needs you, please contact Mr. Carothers at 210-236-7693 or email him at [email protected] today for more information!

#AdvocateForChildren #SPEDSupport #MakeADifference #DFPS #LighthousePublicSchools
Complete Choice Slips Today

Attention MS & HS Students - Complete Choice Slips Today

We had a great turnout at our Student & Parent Orientations — thank you to everyone who attended!

📌 If you were unable to attend, no worries! You can still make your elective choices using the links below. These forms serve as your official elective choice slips to ensure you're ready to go for the first day of school.

🎯 Don’t wait — submit your choices today so we can build your schedule!

Let’s get ready for an amazing school year at Lighthouse Public Schools! 🌟📚
Safety and Security Announcement Graphic

📢 School Safety & Security Enhancements at Lighthouse Public Schools 🔒🏫

At Lighthouse, the safety of our students, staff, and families is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a secure learning environment through continuous improvements in campus security. Here are the latest upgrades:

✅ New perimeter fencing around the parking lot to enhance access control
✅ Secured guard station at the interior perimeter fence for monitored entry
✅ All visitors must present a valid photo ID to enter through the interior perimeter gate
✅ Uniformed, armed security officers on campus from early morning until late evening
✅ 24-hour surveillance of all school premises—indoor and outdoor—including the parking lot
✅ Several new high-resolution cameras in the parking lot with advanced features that can zoom in on individuals and capture license plate details

These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to student safety and campus protection. We thank our families and community for your continued partnership in maintaining a safe school environment.
2025-2026 School Supply Lists

Here are the School Supply Lists for the New School Year

Here are the school supply list for the 2025-2026 school year. There are numerous sales out there where you can save some money. Don't delay. because stores do run out of school supplies at the cheaper prices very quickly. If you purchased through 1st Day School Supplies.....YOU ARE DONE! Your child's school supplies are being delivered to the school in the first week of August just before school begins.

2025 Time Machine

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Upcoming Activities/Events

About Us
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Vision

Lighthouse Public Schools is the premier school of choice for families.

Mission

Through passion & innovation we serve an inclusive community.
At a glance
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At a glance

  • 16:1 Student-to-teacher ratio
  • 6-8 Grades - Athletics
  • Pre-K 3 and 4 Full day
  • Free Breakfast and lunch for all students
  • 25% Bil/ESL
  • 11% SPED
  • Full-time Counselor
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Photo Gallery

100 Days of School
World Kindness Day
Fun Times @ School
Fun in Pre-K
Middle School English Project
Science Award
Kindergarten End of Year Gift from Teacher
2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Middle School English Award
Middle School Math Project
Middle School Book Project Winners
A Wonderful Celebration