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District Announcements
Talkington Provides Foundation for Success
Learn more about Talkington School for Young Women Leaders and the opportunities that are available to students to achieve success. Click here to view video.
2012-2013 District Calendar Now Available
At their meeting today, the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees adopted the calendar for the 2012-13 school year. Click here to view calendar.
School Board Recognition Month
The Governor of Texas has designated the month of January as School Board Recognition Month to give administrators, school staff, students and the community an opportunity to show their gratitude to local school board members for their service. Click here to read more. Click here to learn more about LISD's School Board.
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR)
Beginning in spring 2012, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS). Lubbock ISD has provided valuable resources to learn more about testing changes for parents and students. Click here for more information.
Every Class, Every Day Parent Information
After more than a year of study, an eight-period daily schedule has been proposed for all high schools next year. Click here for more information. Click here to view PowerPoint.
Magnet Specialty School Recruiting Underway
Magnet specialty school recruiting is underway in Lubbock ISD. Application deadline is March 5. For more information and a complete schedule of magnet specialty school open houses click here.
School Announcements
Young Women Leaders Creating Tall Ships
Talkington art students built models of "Imperialist Ships" which will serve as centerpieces for the regional Academic Decathlon awards banquet. Click here to view picture.
Community Service Hours


 Don't forget to document and reflect on your Community Service Hours.  
 If you have questions see your advisory teacher


School attendance is crucial to academic success. 
Please call 766-1745 to report absences.
Talkington Attendance Policy
Dress Uniforms will be worn EVERY Wednesday this year!  More information on dress uniforms can be found under Uniform Expectations.