Lubbock-Cooper ISD

09/01/2026

Introducing: THE STANDARD.

In the LCP family, we believe that education is about more than what students learn - it’s about who they become.

This spring, teachers, administrators, students and parents from across our district came together to identify the values that have long been part of the Lubbock-Cooper experience. The result is The Standard - 18 shared tenets that give our community a common language for the character and conduct we value.

The Standard isn’t about introducing new ideas or expectations. It’s about putting words to the values that have always been part of who we are, and giving us a consistent way to teach, model and celebrate them across our entire district, in every classroom, in every grade level.

Throughout the school year, we’ll be sharing more about The Standard and taking a closer look at each of its 18 tenets - what they mean, what they look like in action, and how we are living them out in our schools and community!

THE STANDARD: BUILDING THE LCP FOUNDATION
- Respond with respect, using “Yes ma’am,” “No sir,” “Please,” and “Thank you.”
- Do not cut in line.
- Clean up after yourself.
- Say “Excuse me,” if you bump into someone.
- If you cannot say anything nice or helpful, do not say anything at all.
- Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- Be a good sport. Congratulate your peers. It’s okay to be proud when you win, but do not brag. It’s okay to be disappointed when you lose, but do not pout.
- Hold the door for people.
- Always be honest.
- Shake hands and introduce yourself. When meeting new people, make them feel welcome.
- Engage fully. Maintain eye contact and listen when others speak.
- Embrace growth. It is okay to make mistakes. Learn from them and move on.
- Take initiative. Do not put off until tomorrow what you can get done today.
- Be selfless. Look for ways to be kind, thoughtful, and helpful to others without expecting anything in return.
- Stand up for yourself and others. Tell a trusted adult when you need help.
- Respect opinions. Stand up for what you believe in while respecting the comments, opinions, and ideas of others.
- Choose integrity. Do what is right, not what is easy.
- Be positive and enjoy life.

08/27/2026

It's Crosstown Showdown week all across LCP country, and you can help the Pirates bring home a win before kickoff!

Head to Kick’n Koffee and grab the Pirates Treasure, and rally your crew to do the same!

The stand that sells the most of its rivalry drink wins the Kick’n Koffee Rival Week Showdown, with proceeds from the winning drink going back to that school.

Pirates…let’s claim the treasure! 🏴‍☠️

🚨 RIVAL WEEK IS HERE 🚨

Tigers 🐯 vs. Pirates 🏴‍☠️ — and we’re taking the rivalry to the drive-thru!

Each stand has its own signature Red Bull this week:

🐯 TIGER’S DEN
Orange + Coconut + Pineapple

🏴‍☠️ PIRATES TREASURE
Blackberry + Strawberry + Huckleberry

Here’s the deal 👀
Whichever stand sells the MOST of their rivalry drink wins the Kick’n Koffee Rival Week Showdown — and proceeds from the winning drink will go right back to that school!

📣 Tigers, defend your den.
☠️ Pirates, come claim your treasure.

Game day is Friday. Let the trash talk and the Red Bulls sippin begin. 🏈

08/25/2026

New Hope Academy seniors stepped in front of the camera for a milestone that makes graduation feel a little more real! These students are embarking on the final months of their high school journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to see where their next chapter takes them. 🎓

08/20/2026

The Official Liberty Homecoming Shirt is now available to order! Get yours today!!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LIBCITYHC

08/12/2026

There's no tired quite like first-day-of-school tired! 😴

We have a feeling it could be an early night for a lot of our Pirates and Patriots...and their teachers!

We hope today has been a fantastic day, LCP family! We're so glad you're back!

08/12/2026

We know you've got those first-day-of school pics, moms, and we want to see them! 📸🖤❤️💙

Drop your Pirates and Patriots' first-day photos in the comments and show off those smiles, first-day outfits, backpacks, and excitement for the 2026-27 school year!

Pictured here:
Superintendent Aaron Waldrip
Year 20 in education, year 2 in the LCP family - thinking of signing up for flight school! ✈️

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Macy Satterwhite
Year 37 in education, year 19 in the LCP family - considering adding an M.D. to the end of her name! 👩‍⚕️

Assistant Superintendent Danny Davis
Year 28 in education, year 12 in the LCP family - wondering if the Cowboys are hiring! 🏈

Assistant Superintendent Edna Parr
Year 35 in education, year 33 in the LCP family - wondering if the ocean is hiring! 🌊

08/11/2026

Pete and Paul have been missing their best friends all summer! They're ready to see familiar faces, hear the halls buzzing again, and welcome all of our Pirates and Patriots back!

🎒📚 IT'S FINALLY HERE! The first day of school is TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 12!

Get some sleep, LCP family...we've got a big day ahead! 💤🌙

08/10/2026

We officially kicked off the 2026–27 school year by welcoming our Lubbock-Cooper ISD staff back at our annual Back to School Convocation!

With a little help from our out-of-this-world administrators - who fully embraced the space theme - employees gathered at LCU's Rip Griffin Center for a morning of looking ahead to the incredible year to come. Superintendent Waldrip led the program, while Lubbock-Cooper ISD Board of Trustees President Daniel Castro and Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation President Krystle Pierce also addressed our staff.

Our own Pirates and Patriots helped set the tone from the very beginning, with Lubbock-Cooper HS and Liberty HS campuses sending cheer, pom, and drum line representatives to greet employees as they entered the venue, Brynlee and Jasmine (representing LCMS and LBMS) performing the national anthem, and Ellerie, Beck, and Parker (representing West Elementary) leading us in the pledges to the United States and Texas flags!

And the Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation helped launch the year in a big way, presenting checks to every LCISD campus to kick off the year!

A special thank-you to Lubbock Christian University for allowing us to use the Rip Griffin Center, and to all of our students, staff, administrators, Board members, and Foundation members who helped make this annual tradition such a memorable way to begin a new school year.

The countdown is over. The mission is underway.
The Future is Now! 🚀✨

08/10/2026

Reminder: Elementary Open Houses are tomorrow afternoon, Monday, August 10!

We can’t wait to welcome our youngest Pirates and Patriots and their families to campuses! ❤️

⏰ Open House times vary by campus and have been shared through campus-specific communications.