Livingston ISD Technology - Networking at Its Best
Submitted by Gregg Faith, LISD Public Information Officer
Livingston ISD - Livingston ISD stands above the rest as one of the premier school networks in the state of Texas. Through the hard work of our Technology department our network rivals large companies and recently drew attention from an international networking company for a case study featured in their distribution materials. The following is an excerpt from the case study/article:

Livingston Independent School District’s IT department supports more than 4,100 students and approximately 800 staff members. Users depend on the network and Internet connection for everything from day-to-day administrative communication to e-learning programs. “Our kindergartners are one of our heaviest technology users,” said James Dickens, Livingston ISD’s Technology Director. The kindergarteners use a Web-based reading program, and the entire district streams educational video content from their local, server-based United Streaming video program.

Back in 2003, Livingston Independent School District ran their local network with a $40,000 non-D-link 155MB ATM switch. James Dickens, LISD Technology Director, initially managed the operation solo. As network and Internet usage grew, he hired a Network specialist to help out.

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Signing Day at Livingston High School!
Submitted by Randy Rowe, Livingston High School

Livingston High School - National Signing Day was celebrated at LISD with several commitments from Lions Football Players. Andrew Boyce has opportunities with both Nicholls State in Thibodaux, Louisiana and to play for Blinn Junior College located in Brenham, Texas. Isaac Crawford and Michael Holman signed commitments to play for Nicholls State. Corey Dickerson and Drew Nelson both signed commitments to play for Stephen F. Austin. February 6, at 7:00 a.m. was the very first opportunity to sign officially to play for a college team. Rowe commented that other Lion players will be receiving opportunities to play for various colleges and will be announcing those as they happen. Coach Rowe also challenged the current LHS athletes to work hard, do well on their ACT tests, and continue this proud tradition.

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Little Belle Dance Clinic
Submitted by Jami Alexander, Livingston High School
Livingston High School - The Emerald Belles drill team held their 3rd annual Little Belle Dance Clinic this past Saturday.  40 K-5th grade girls attended the clinic, where they learned stretches, kicks and a fun dance routine to "Witch Doctor" from the Alvin and the Chipmunks movie. 36 young ladies along with the Emerald Belles, performed this dance during halftime at the Lion's varsity game against Waller.The Belles would like to thank all of the girls who participated and hope that they had as much fun as they did.  They plan to hold their next clinic in the fall during football season. 

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Steak fingers w/gravy
Mashed potatoes
Black eye peas
Peach slices
Roll
Milk

Hamburger/
cheeseburger
on bun or
Tuna Sandwich
Burger salad
French fries
Frozen juice bar
Milk

Sweet Heart Cake Cooking with the LISD family! - February 7, 2008 Click Here to print this recipe...and cook it for your co-workers, family, or Communications Office!

Ingredients

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 140); Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 3g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 330mg; Total Carbohydrate 51g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 33g); Protein 3g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.