The Marquee

Superintendent rejects new TEA rating system

Shayla Sistrunk, Bailey Crocker, Reporters • January 10, 2017

In the new state rating system, LISD earned the letter grades of B, B, D and C and Marcus' scores were A, C, B, and C. The Texas Education Agency released a set of provisional ratings for school districts...

School introduces new traffic pattern

Kelly Rowe, Reporter • December 19, 2016

Starting in January, there will be new traffic flow regulations for the back parking lots. The reason being to boost driver safety, according to Principal Gary Shafferman. There have been a number of near...

LISD adds restorative discipline to reduce student absences

Morgan Maxwell, Reporter • November 9, 2016

This year, LISD is including restorative discipline as an option for handling student infractions. Restorative discipline gives students an opportunity to correct their behavior, rather than being immediately...

Summer stirs racial tensions

Controversies spark over police shooting of African-Americans

Bailey Crocker, Online Editor, News Editor • October 14, 2016

July 5 Baton Rouge, LA African-American male, Alton Sterling, 37, was fatally shot after being held on the ground by two Baton Rouge police officers. Officers Howie Lake II and Blane Salamoni responded...

Choir All-State audition process begins

Anna Ribb, Contributor • October 14, 2016

Over the course of this school year, the school's choir students have been preparing for the All-State Competition, a process where individual musicians compete against one another vocally over a five...

Sidewalks to safe haven

First homeless youth shelter to open in Lewisville

Aidann Zuniga, Reporter • October 6, 2016

On Oct. 1, Journey to Dream introduced Kyle’s Place. It opened its doors to help provide shelter, medical care, basic necessities and general support for homeless teens. Junior Komal Karumuru, president...

School start time moves up

August 11, 2016

The school's start time will move up five minutes from last year. High schools will now start at 8:10 a.m. and end at 3:25 p.m. A five minute schedule change will be implemented district wide for both...

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FMC Follow Up

Staff • May 13, 2016

The Marquee published a series of stories last week regarding online negative comments from adults in the community. The articles were shared widely on Facebook and caught the attention of local media...

Town frustrations erupt on social media

Rachel Ramirez, Bailey Crocker, and Jacob Fontaine • May 5, 2016

Recent political turmoil has erupted onto a local Facebook page, Flower Mound Cares (FMC), resurrecting the name-calling and bickering that has become a regular part of the website over the last few years. The...

Glued to the screen

Administration ties student behavior to technology

Rachel Ramirez, Editor in Chief • April 14, 2016

This year, the number of disciplinary incidents has increased over previous years according to Principal Gary Shafferman. With the constant integration of more and more technology each year, Shafferman...

Pathway to a new diploma

Endorsements change students graduation plans

Bailey Crocker, Writer • April 14, 2016

In years past, most students graduated with the 4x4 plan, or four core classes all four years of high school. Now the state has given more options to students so they can individually tailor their diploma...

Fundraising for a local cause

School raises money for Children’s Advocacy Center

Bailey Crocker, Writer • April 14, 2016

During the school’s “Money Madness” fundraiser, the school donated to The Children’s Advocacy Center. At the CAC children are able to speak alone with trained interviewers about abuse...