Guidance Counseling
Emergency School Closures
If the need arises to delay opening, close campus, or restrict access to the building because of an emergency, the District will alert the community in the following ways: district website, Parent Square, and social media.
Legal and Social Consequences of Sharing Inappropriate Visual Material
In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 37.218, our district is committed to educating students and families about the legal and unintended consequences of sharing visual material depicting a minor engaged in ****** conduct. Each year, we provide or make available age-appropriate resources developed by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) to both parents and students.
These resources are designed to raise awareness and prevent harmful behaviors such as sexting and cyberbullying. They also highlight the serious legal implications, emotional impact, and potential educational and career consequences of such actions.
To meet this requirement, the district shares the following TxSSC programs through this district webpage.
- A Parent’s Guide to School Safety – A comprehensive toolkit that introduces key school safety topics, including sexting, bullying, and internet safety. [txssc.txstate.edu]
- Before You Text: Sexting & Bullying Prevention Course – An educational course for students aged 12 and older that explores the legal, social, emotional, and academic consequences of sexting and bullying. [txssc.txstate.edu]
We encourage all families to review these resources and engage in open conversations with their children about responsible digital behavior and personal safety.
School Safety & Security Committee
Under provisions of TEC Section 37.109, and district policy, the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) is established by the Board of Trustees.
The responsibilities of the SSSC shall include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and implementing emergency plans, consistent with the district multi-hazard emergency operations plan, to ensure that specific campus, facility, and support service needs are addressed.
- Periodically providing recommendations to the Board and Superintendent regarding updating the district multi-hazard emergency operations plan, in accordance with established best practices.
- Providing the district with any campus, facility, or support services information required in connection with safety and security audit or other reports.
- Reviewing each report required to be submitted by the district to the Texas School Safety Center to ensure that the report contains accurate and complete information regarding each campus, facility, and support services in accordance with established criteria.
- Consulting with local law enforcement agencies on methods to increase law enforcement presence near district campuses.
Scholarship Search Sites:
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com
http://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/faidalpha.php
ACT website: www.actstudent.org
SAT website: www.collegeboard.org
College Applications:
Apply Texas: www.applytexas.org
Common App: https://www.commonapp.org/
FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid
Journey through the financial aid process with Mr. Fellows and Monty. Through the interactive eBook and videos, you'll get help sorting out the different options to pay for college expenses, including information on how to compare award letters. Go to www.wellsfargo.com/fivesteps for more information.
Get help managing your money before and during college using My Financial Guide. You'll find articles and resources to help you learn more about saving for college, preparing for college costs, repaying your student loans, and more. Go to www.wellsfargo.com/financial-education for more information.
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: Submit online by November 11, 2026
Lovelady Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Deadline: Return to HS Office by April 14, 2027
Theodora Y. Justice Memorial Scholarship
*Student must be an active member of the HOSA chapter
Application PDF and Information
Deadline: March 2, 2027
National Cowboy Heritage Association Scholarship
Deadline: Fall Semester: August 1, 2026 / Spring Semester: January 10, 2027
MCFS Scholarship
Deadline: Submit online by March 1, 2027
Burger King Scholars Program
Deadline: Submit online by December 15, 2026
Lovelady ISD continues to encourage and provide opportunities for students to participate in higher level learning through enrollment in college classes.
Students wishing to enroll in these classes will complete the necessary paperwork in the Spring, before beginning these classes in the following Fall. Students must maintain a high school GPA of 90 or better for juniors and 85 or better for seniors before they will be allowed to enroll in these classes. Placement exams for enrollment are also required.
For more information, students need to see the counselor.
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The Division of Multidisciplinary Programs at Stephen F. Austin State University is pleased to announce its annual Pre-Law Academy, an innovative, week-long program that introduces high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to the exciting legal profession. Students selected for participation in this program will:
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Scholarships are available.
For more information, including application materials and how you can support the program through a monetary donation, click here.
Information regarding PSAT can be found at the following link:
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
For students interested in taking dual credit courses while in high school and those students applying for colleges/universities you are required to take the TSI exam if you do not meet an exemption. Please see Mrs. Gilchrist to sign up for this exam. These are given on campus. If you are not sure if you meet the exemption, please see Mrs. Gilchrist as well.
Test Taking Help:
https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/
ACT information:
SAT information:
https://sat.collegeboard.org/home?navid=gh-sat
TSI study app:
https://store.collegeboard.org/sto/productdetail.do?Itemkey=130095469
Disrtict Counselor
Leslie Gilchrist
(936) 636-7636 ext 3302