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Community Resources
The LISD Counseling and Social Work Department is here to serve and support students, families, and staff. If you need assistance, please reference the following list of resources made available through community partners in Lewisville ISD.
**Third Party content changes regularly. Please be advised that LISD does not specifically endorse any external website or content.
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Comprehensive Resources
Disaster Assistance Center
- Information, support, services, and application for assistance for those affected by a severe weather event.
- Types of assistance may include temporary housing assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair/replacement, and miscellaneous needs.
- Applications are completed online and may be found here.
- Disasterassistance.gov
United Way of Denton County
- Helps children and families succeed, guides and serves veterans and their families, advocates for mental health and makes homelessness rare, brief and nonrecurring.
- 1314 Teasely Lane, Denton, Texas 76205
- 940-566-5851
- Unitedwaydenton.org
Eviction Prevention Program - Created to help Denton County residents avoid eviction and stay in their homes
- Unitedwaydeonton.org/eviction-prevention
- Tenant Screening
CCA
- Apply for assistance, visit the food pantry, and discover what services CCA provides.
- 200 S. Mill Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057
- 972-221-1224
- To make an appointment, email familyservices@ccahelps.org or call 972-219-4305 .
- Ccahelps.org/gethelp
Salvation Army
- Helps with utilities, rent, shelter and drug rehabilitation.
- 206 W. Main Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057
- 972-353-9400
- Salvationarmyntx.org
Metrocrest Services
- Specializes in helping individuals, families and seniors navigate through crisis situations and work to stabilize their lives for a brighter future.
- Serves Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell and Dallas zip code 75287.
- 13801 Hutton Drive, Suite 150, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234
- 972-446-2100
- Metrocrestservices.org
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Food Resources
Free Summer Meals
The LISD Summer Feeding Interactive Map is updated regularly. See the map for addresses, times and more information here.- Children and teens aged 18 and younger can continue to eat throughout the summer at no cost.
- No form of identification is required, kids simply show up at a participating meal site to receive a meal.
- The Summer Meal Programs are administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
- LISD locations that currently have a summer meal program include: Creekside MHP, Hedrick MS, Lewisville HS, Mill Street ES, Peters Colony ES and Polser ES.**locations are subject to change** **MHP stands for mobile home park and will be Food Truck locations**
Free and Reduced Program
Applications are now open for the Free & Reduced program, which includes free and reduced-price meals and more benefits. For the 2022-23 school year, meals will no longer be free for all students as government assistance associated with the pandemic ends. To find out if you are eligible, apply now HERE.
Benefits include:- Free and reduced-price meals
- School district waivers and discounts including iPad fees, reduced Fine Arts district instrument usage fees, Extended School Day (ESD) fees and more
- College readiness waivers and discounts including SAT, ACT and AP exam fees and college application fees
- NCAA fee waivers
- Apply Online
- More Information
NTX Community Food Pantry
- Mondays 9 AM - 12 PM | Wednesdays 9 AM - 12 PM | Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30 PM
- 5201 South Colony Blvd., Suite 650, The Colony, Texas 75056
- 469-514-9065
- Ntxcfp.org
Heart of the City Lewisville
- Supports the community with a food pantry, a food drive-thru, free clothing and someone to talk to.
- Families can register to receive free groceries on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Register Here
- Free food drive-thru on Saturdays 9 AM to 11 PM
- 2021 N. Mill Street, Lewisville, Texas 75057
- 972-824-6171
- Heartofthecitylewisville.com
Open Harvest Pantry
- Serving Southern Denton County individuals and families in need.
- Saturdays 8 - 11 AM
- Lewisville Lighthouse Church
- 1301 S. Old Orchard Road, Lewisville, Texas 75067
- 972-740-2055 or 972-839-7395
- Openharvestministries.org
Denton Community Food Center
- Provides food from a central community storehouse for families and individuals in need.
- Mondays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- 306 N. Loop 288, Suite 400, Denton, Texas 76209
- 940-382-0807
- Dentoncfc.org
NorthTexas Food Bank
- Provides food assistance through senior programs, mobile pantry sites, locating a food pantry in your area, or by speaking to a social services assistant staff member.
- 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, Texas, 75075
- 214-330-1396
- Ntfb.org
- SNAP Application Assistance
Tarrant Area Foodbank
- Tarrant Area Food Bank's Community Resource Specialists help families and individuals apply for food assistance, financial assistance and healthcare.
- Contact a specialist today at 1-866-430-6143
- 817-857-7100
- 2600 Cullen Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76107
- Tafb.org
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Medical Resources
PediPlace
- A not-for-profit pediatric clinic that provides primary care pediatric health services with a highly competent and bilingual staff of medical professionals, trained office staff, and dedicated volunteers.
- PediPlace sees patients by appointment only. Please call 972-436-7962, or submit an online request HERE, to make an appointment.
- 502 S. Old Orchard Lane, Suite #126, Lewisville, Texas 75067
- PediPlace.org
Primary Care Clinic of North Texas
- Provides medical care to uninsured adults in DFW.
- View services and pricing HERE
- 560 W. Main Street, Suite #201, Lewisville, Texas 75057
- 972-221-6005
- Primarycareclinic.org
Denton County Public Health
- Provides preventive public health services for Denton County residents.
- Eligibility for most services is based on income, resources, residency, etc.
- 190 N. Valley Parkway, Lewisville, Texas 75067
- To make an appointment, call 972-434-4700
- Dentoncounty.gov
Centers for Disease Control
- 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
- CDC.gov
Emergency Services
- For emergency services, please call 911
Health Services of North Texas
- HSNT's Denton Medical Center is currently being used for sick visits only.
- Request an appointment online HERE or call 940-381-1501
- 4308 Mesa Drive, Denton, Texas 76207
- Healthservicesntx.org
MD Medical Group - Lewisville
- Accepts all major insurance, Medicaid/CHIP and uninsured.
- Request an appointment online HERE or call 972-316-6495
- 701 S. Stemmons Fwy., Suite 260, Lewisville, Texas 75067
- Mdmedicalgroup.us/locations/lewisville
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Mental Health Resources
CHOICES Family Center
- The CHOICES Family Center is a free counseling program for all LISD students and families.
- Services are provided in English and Spanish by licensed mental health professionals and/or certified school counselors.
- Sessions will be held at the CHOICES offices at the Lewisville Learning Center (LLC) from Monday – Thursday.
- Sessions will not be held on school holidays.
- Appointments are available in-person for all ages and virtually for middle school and high school students.
- Contact the CHOICES office for more information or to schedule an appointment 469-948-8680.
Denton County MHMR Center
- Denton County MHMR Center is a local Non-Profit Community Center specializing in the treatment of and service delivery to individuals in Denton County with a mental health diagnosis or a developmental disability diagnosis.
- Crisis Hotline: 1-800-762-0157
- Locations
- Dentonmhmr.org
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Misc. Resources
Big Brother Big Sisters - Denton
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The purpose of the Big Brother Big Sisters program is for each enrolled child to achieve higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, avoidance of risky behaviors and educational success.
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National research has shown that being in a positive relationship with a volunteer mentor has a direct and measurable benefit in a child’s life.
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Children in the program:
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Are more confident
- Are more likely to stay away from drugs and alcohol
- Do better in school
- Get along better with family and friends
- Feel better about themselves
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- Learn more and/or enroll your child today by visiting bbbstx.org
College/Higher Education Assistance
- North Texas Central College (NCTC)'s Talent Search program identifies and assists students from various backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from various backgrounds who complete high school to enroll and complete their higher education.
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Academic, financial, career, or personal counseling including advice on entry or re-entry to secondary or postsecondary programs
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Career Exploration
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Tutorial Services
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Information on Postsecondary Education
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Exposure to College Campuses
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Information on Student Financial Assistance
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Assistance in Completing College Admissions & Financial Aid Applications
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Assistance in Preparing for College Entrance Exams
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Mentoring Programs
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Special STEM Activities for Seventh and Eighth graders
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Workshops for the Families of Participants
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- Apply today, and submit a signed application to your child(ren)'s school front office
- Questions, or for more information, please visit NCTC.edu/trio
Dressed to Learn
- The Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs Dressed to Learn program provides clothing items to LISD students in need who may be experiencing: financial hardship, homelessness, parent/guardian unemployment, or home displacement due to fire, etc.
- Learn more by visiting LISDPTA.org
- Contact: dressedtolearn@lisdpta.org
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Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous
- Cocaine Anonymous World Services website is CA.org
- The online service area of Cocaine Anonymous is CA-Online.org
Marijuana Anonymous
- Marijuana-Anonymous.org
- Find an in-person or online MA meeting HERE.
Narcotics Anonymous
Parent Support Group
- An online support group for parents and caregivers of teen and adult children who are experimenting or struggling with substances, or in early recovery.
- See more information and how to join HERE.
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FREE AND REDUCED PROGRAM - APPLY NOW
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Applications are now open for the Free & Reduced program, which includes free and reduced-price meals and more benefits. For the 2022-23 school year, meals will no longer be free for all students as government assistance associated with the pandemic ends. To find out if you are eligible, apply now HERE, and for more information, select "Free and Reduced Program Benefits" below.
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Free and Reduced Program Benefits
- Free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year and for the first 30 days of the 2023-24 school year
- District waivers and discounts including iPad fees, reduced Fine Arts district instrument usage fees, Extended School Day (ESD) fees and more
- College readiness waivers and discounts including SAT, ACT and AP exam fees and college application fees
- Discounts on home internet costs, and more
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Back-to-School Resources
We are excited for the new school year to begin and look forward to welcoming students back to campus on Wednesday, August 10. Below are a few resources to help families prepare for the new year.
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Skyward Family Access
What is Skyward Family Access?
Skyward's Family Access is more than just an online report card. It allows easy, open lines of communication between the school and home. Students and parents can login to view attendance, grades, schedules and select courses each school year. To get started and/or for assistance with your Skyward Family access account, please read the following information.
Requesting Access to Skyward Family Access
Parents of existing LISD students should follow these steps to request access to Skyward Family Access:
- Enter your email address in the "Forgot Login/ Password" link on the Skyward Login page.
- If your email is not in the records or you do not receive the information, contact your student's campus and provide identity and custodial status. They will then issue a username and password.
- Students and LISD staff should use their network username and password.
New to LISD?
Moving to the Lewisville ISD? Click here -> "New Student Enrollment" for pre-enrollment tasks and instructions to gain access to the Skyward Student Information System.
Lewisville ISD provides parents access to their student's records through Skyward Family Access. Using this web-based application, parents can view the following:
- Account Settings (select a language, edit certain fields such as phone number, email, change password, etc)
- Attendance
- Class Schedule
- Complete Online Forms including New Student Enrollment
- Current Grades
- Immunization history
- Pay Fees online
- Portfolio (includes grade card and transcript)
- Send/Receive Messages via Skylert
- School Calendar
- Student Information (view their student information
Need Help?
Click here to get Skyward Family Access support from the LISD Technology team!
(Navigation: "Software/Online Systems" -> "Skyward for Parents/Students" -> "Family Access")
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Calendar, Find My Bus, Menus and More
To find the following, please visit LISD.net/backtoschool.
- School Locator
- Menus
- Find My Bus
- Calendar
- School Hours
- School Supply Lists
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
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Child Nutrition
Are you interested in working for the Child Nutrition Department? LISD Child Nutrition is proud to serve meals that fuel the success of the district and our future generations. We are dedicated to providing nutritious and innovative meals to fit the needs of all students. Benefits include:
- No nights, holidays or weekends
- Full benefits available for full-time and part-time employees
- Flexible schedules that fit your children's schedules
- Locations include Lewisville, Carrollton, The Colony, Flower Mound, Highland Village and Frisco communities.
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Custodial Services
LISD's custodial services company, ABM, has the following positions available:
- Elementary Schools (Hours - 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
- High Schools (Hours - 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)
- Weekends are not required
- Part-time positions available
- Questions? Call 469-948-8232
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Teachers, Administrators, Support Staff and More
View our current job postings and submit your online application using the link below. Once your application is complete, it is automatically available to Lewisville ISD administrators and will be retained in active status for one year. Thank you for your interest in serving the students, families and communities of Lewisville ISD!
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Transportation
LISD's transportation provider, Texas Central School Bus, is hiring.
- $3,000 - Bonus
- $20 - Drivers
- $12.50 - Monitors
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Hours