Lighthouse Public Schools is a tuition-free charter school in San Antonio, Texas β 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.
LPS is so honored and humbled! We were the only School of Choice that was within ESC-20 selected by the Governor's Office! We hold in greatest esteem our military families and vow to do everything possible to support their families in education. We are moving forward to make Lighthouse Public Schools the PREMIER SCHOOL OF CHOICE FOR OUR FAMILIES in Bexar County and San Antonio.
Join us for our Free Family Event on October 9: Introduction to Mindfulness: Helping your child find their way to Calm! Learn valuable skills and connect with other families in our community. RSVP by October 4th to secure your spot.
LPS policy regarding student cell phones has changed to phones are not to be used during school. We will be implementing the Yondr Pouch system this school year. Linked below is a news story about another Texas high school that implemented Yondr and the success they had as a result of the change. More information will be provided at Meet the Teacher Open House on Thrusday, August 8, 2024, from 4-7 PM.
Yondr Information Website: https://www.overyondr.com/press
If you have any questions, you can reach out to any of the schools leadership team by calling 210-236-7693. More information will be provided at the upcoming Meet the Teacher Open House on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
The Leadership Team at LPS are all returning from last year. They are a dedicated group of professionals that will find a way to say YES for students and families.
The high school team is ready to ensure that each student reaches graduation and is ready to attend college or move successfully into the workforce. HS Team will ensure a pathway to success is created for all students.
The Lighthouse middle school team has Ms. Whitaker, Ms. Chapa, Ms. Luevanos, Mr. Pena, Mr. Henry, and Mr. McClain all returning for another fantastic year. One new face on this team which is Ms. Galindo.
Lighthouse Public Schools has engaged in a lengthy process to update the vision, mission, and core beliefs that to current practices. We are excited to release this information.
LPS was notified that 4 teachers received designations as either Exemplary or Recognized from the State of Texas. Congratulations. Designations are only given to teachers who have high student academic performance and high teacher evaluation performance.
We are thrilled to announce that Lighthouse Public Schools has been awarded a whopping $700,000 in learning supports from the Texas Education Agency (TEA)! ππ° This incredible grant will empower us to enhance educational experiences for our students like never before.
With this generous support, we're gearing up to implement innovative programs, provide additional resources, and offer unparalleled opportunities for academic growth and success. From cutting-edge technology to personalized learning initiatives, we're committed to ensuring every student thrives in our LPS community. ππ
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to TEA for their investment in our students' futures and to our dedicated staff, families, and community for their unwavering support. Together, we're shaping the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers! πͺπ
Stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey toward even greater excellence in education! πβ¨ #LPS #EmpoweringEducation #LimitlessPossibilities
Amazing resources have been made available through TexQuest. You can get digital books, magazines, for all grades levels PK-12. This resources is paid by the district and is available to all LPS families 24/7. Looking for a family activity, this is a great resource to find one. You can also find the link to these resources on our LPS website.
Lighthouse Public Schools has launch the Lighthouse Public Schools app which is now available to download on iOSβ’, Androidβ’, and Windowsβ’ devices. The school app gives parents, students, faculty, and staff the ability to stay connected and informed about whatβs happening at Lighthouse Public Schools. Administrators can now easily distribute unified messages from the app for both emergency text alerts and day-to-day school communication.
As part of our celebration of School Choice week, we want to hear the stories from our parents, caregivers, students, families, community members, and teachers about what they love about LPS. We are so grateful to all of you for choosing Lighthouse Public Schools
LPS is at the DoSeum for the San Antonio Charter Moms Discovery Day. Please stop by and see us. The DoSeum is a fantastic place to explore as well. Check us out!
The high school students pictured below have earned 3 or more college credit hours and high school credit through the partnership with McMurry University Dual Credit Academy and Lighthouse Public Schools. These students did an amazing job and worked very hard to achieve this milestone. We are PROUD of You!
The LPS website has been redesigned and now has several new resources for parents and students. Parents and students can report absences, request tutoring, complete after school care application, purchase school swag and so much more.
LPS has a significant amount of teachers who qualify for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Designation through TEA as a Recognized, Exemplary, or Master Teacher. This means that teachers rate high on their performance evaluations & out-pace other teachers in student performance growth and overall student improvement. Way to Go!!!!! So proud of all our designees.
In Texas all schools are rated on how effective the district is in managing the financial resources. This system is called the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas or FIRST. This is truly outstanding for LPS.
All students must be in dress full dress code each day to remain at school. Students are checked daily for meeting dress code at ALL grade levels. Students not in dress code must contact care givers in order to meet dress code to go to class and be counted as present and in attendance. School begins at 8:00 AM Any arrival after 8 am is considered late and students are tardy. Multiple tardies can result in additional absences and potential withdrawal. Students are missing precious instructional time for each minute they are late to school and will fall behind in those classes when they are persistently late and/or absent. Excessive tardies and absences can result in administrative withdrawal from school.