Lago Vista ISD

Lago Vista ISD
Parent Connection

Parents are valued partners in Lago Vista ISD, where we believe that successful learning is best achieved through collaborative partnerships with parents and families. In addition to the resources found on this site, parents are encouraged to contact their student's teachers and school office for more information on opportunities to take an active role in your student's learning.

Lago Vista ISD School Store

Lago Vista ISD now offers an online payment service that is an easy and secure way to pay for school fees and donations. Parking permit, library fees, iPad insurance and more - pay here at the Lago Vista ISD School Store!

Note: Lunch money and cafeteria accounts are still handled using mySchoolBucks.

Download the Lago Vista ISD App!

View news stories
View calendar info
View sports scores
Access school and staff info
Receive important alerts

Stay Connected with the Lago Vista ISD AppLago Vista ISD uses the Finalsite ParentLink communication system to assist in alerting parents, families, and employees of important information, such as school closures. ParentLink communicates via telephone, SMS text message, email and push notifications from the Lago Vista ISD app. Be sure to add a filter to your inbox so that emails containing the word “Finalsite” are not delivered to Spam.

Click above to download our free Lago Vista ISD app. There, you will find a one stop shop to access school calendars, school meal menus, mySchoolBucks, Canvas, AscenderParentPortal, and more!

Inclement Weather ProceduresTexas weather is unpredictable and can change rapidly. If school is cancelled or the start of the school day is delayed the District will call, text, and email the families of all students using the ParentLink notification system. Updates on school closures will also available on the District Website and on the District's Facebook account. The news media will be notified of school closures as soon as the decision is made.

It is important that phone numbers are kept up-to-date in the school's database so that these calls can accurately reach parents. If there is a change to your phone number, please contact the front office of your student's school and report these changes as soon as they are known. Please note, if there are no changes to the regular school day, the District does not send out emails or other forms of communication.

Road closures can be verified by calling Travis County Road Closure Hotline at (512) 854-4500.

Ascender ParentPortalUsing Ascender ParentPortal, you will be able to view your child(ren)'s grades and attendance. Parents of Lago Vista ISD students in grades 2-12 can use Ascender to access student grades. All Lago Vista parents (Kindergarten - Grade 12) can use Ascender ParentPortal to check and keep up with their attendance.

Currently, Ascender performs best using the following browsers:

PC Users - Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
Mac Users - Safari

Canvas Parent Account Canvas is Lago Vista ISD’s Learning Management System (LMS) at Lago Vista High School. Lago Vista High School parents can create parent accounts in Canvas to view student assignments, course information, and much more!

For instructions on how to create an account, please click here.

To login, please visit http://lvisd.instructure.com/.

Paying for Student Meals Online Lago Vista ISD is now using mySchoolBucks, an online payment service to manage your student's meal account. You can securely fund your student's account via credit card, debit card or your checking account. You will be able to review purchases, see current balance, and receive low balance alerts. The account options are flexible - make a one payment, set up a recurring payment, or set a payment schedule when the account reaches a specified amount.

First, create an account on mySchoolBucks and add your students. If you have multiple children, you can make multiple deposits for each child during your transaction. Next, make a payment. The deposit amount can be placed against a credit card, debit card or your checking account. All payments are securely processed using our highly secure website and encryption. All payments are quickly credited to your students account.

If you have any questions or problems, you may contact Jennifer Porter, Director of School Nutrition Services, at (512) 267-8300 x1516.

Free & Reduced Lunch Information

Additional Information

Anonymous Reporting Lago Vista ISD uses StayALERT to help keep our schools safe. StayALERT is a bilingual, confidential website, e-mail, phone and texting avenue for students, teachers, staff, parents and community members to be able to confidentially report unsafe behaviors, suspicious activities, bullying, acts of violence, harassment, and a host of other potential disruptors to school safety. Reportable information will be forwarded in a timely manner to a pre-designated school official for review. For more information, visit our Bullying Prevention page.

Athletics Schedules

Lago Vista ISD offers a wide array of athletic programs on our secondary campuses. Parents may view the schedules for athletics competitions and events by visiting the links below, which are also located on the campus websites.

Lago Vista High School Athletics
Lago Vista Middle School Athletics

At the July 21, 2022 regular meeting, the Lago Vista ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to allow homeschool students living within the Lago Vista ISD boundaries to participate in UIL approved sports. For more information, please contact the Athletic Director, Craten Phillips.

Campus Operating Hours Campuses in Lago Vista ISD will operate on the following schedule. Please check the Student & Parent Handbook for additional information regarding drop off and pick up procedures for students.

Lago Vista Elementary School
Grades PK - 3
7:45am - 3:20pm

Lago Vista Intermediate School
Grades 4-5
7:40am - 3:15pm

Lago Vista Middle School
Grades 6-8
8:40am - 4:15pm

Lago Vista High School
Grades 9-12
8:40am - 4:15pm

District & Campus Calendars Check out the Online Calendar to find out what's going on in Lago Vista ISD. Be sure to look at each campus calendar for activities specific to Elementary, Intermediate, Middle, or High School. Take a look at the yearly Academic Calendar to view start and end dates, holidays, and other important information.

Insurance for Your Student If your child or children are uninsured, please visit HSR's K-12 Student Insurance to learn more about voluntary student insurance plans available to Lago Vista ISD students and view information on rates.

New Student Enrollment & Registration Students new to Lago Vista ISD should enroll at the campus of intended enrollment. Please visit our Enrollment & Registration page for important information.

Publications & Forms Lago Vista ISD maintains a number of frequently requested documents online and in our offices. You may view and print available documents using the link below. If you need a form or handbook that is not available on this site, please contact your student’s school. To view the documents currently available online, please visit our Publications and Forms page.

Random Student Drug Testing Lago Vista ISD has a vital interest in maintaining a positive learning environment that is safe and healthy for all students. To fulfill that purpose, the District designed a random drug testing program as a positive, proactive approach to promote a drug free student body. The program is academically non-punitive. However, it is designed to teach self-responsibility and that there are consequences for misbehavior. All students in grades 7-12 who choose to participate in school-sponsored extracurricular activities must participate in the random drug testing program. To access forms and information on this policy, please visit our Random Student Drug Testing Program page.

School Meal MenusAramark School Services is excited to share our online menu platform “Nutrislice”. Nutrislice is available to view here or by downloading the app to your mobile device through your device’s app store. This service gives parents/guardians quick access to not only the daily, weekly, and monthly menus, includes nutritional facts as well as top food allergens. You also have the option to print a copy of the menu.

Student Dress Code It is our professional belief that school performance and future success are enhanced by appropriate dress and grooming. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to work closely with the school to ensure their child's adherence to District expectations for dress and grooming. Please click here to view the Lago Vista ISD Standards of Attire.

Transportation GoldStar Transit coordinates all student transportation for Lago Vista ISD. Bus transportation requests must be submitted through the annual registration in Ascender ParentPortal. For questions or to discuss bus transportation for your student, please contact the Director of Transportation at (512) 267-8300 x1508. For more information, please visit the Lago Vista ISD Transportation Services page.

Visitor & Volunteer Information

The excellence in our school system is due, in large part, to the involvement of our parents and their volunteer efforts. To learn more about our visitor and volunteer procedures, please see our Lago Vista ISD Facility Access Control and Visitor Management Procedures.

Parents are encouraged to contact their child's teachers and school office for more information and partner opportunities. To complete a volunteer application, please visit our Lago Vista ISD Volunteer Application & Criminal Background Check.

Yearbook

Each campus in Lago Vista ISD may choose to produce an annual yearbook. At the middle school and high school, students are given the opportunity to plan and produce the yearbook while exploring the world of print and visual media. They will become familiar with photography, page layouts, design, and the editing process. Additionally, students will learn about what it means to build a respectful, responsible, and safe school community through discussion and project based learning opportunities. At the elementary campus, the Lago Vista Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) gathers and produces the yearbook.

High School
Advisor: Tracy Cox

Intermediate & Middle School
Advisor: Lela Talley

Elementary
PTO Chairperson: Deanna Roberts