Life High School Waxahachie News & Notes

Life School is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone in its athletic program: Head Soccer Coach Chase Bishop has secured his 300th UIL victory as a varsity soccer coach, a testament to his enduring dedication to the student-athletes of Life High School Waxahachie.

Life High School Oak Cliff January Coach Spotlight

Mikaehla Connor, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Life Oak Cliff, exemplifies excellence both on and off the court. Known for building strong, meaningful relationships with her athletes, Coach Connor is a reliable and inspiring leader who consistently puts students first. Beyond athletics, she teaches forensics and IPC, bringing the same passion, innovation, and high expectations into the classroom. She is a great communicator who builds strong rapport with her coaching staff and promotes a culture of excellence in everything she does. Self-motivated and forward-thinking, Coach Connor is always willing to go the extra mile—doing whatever is necessary to support and elevate the entire athletic program. Her dedication, professionalism, and heart for students make her a truly deserving Coach of the Month.

Life High School Waxahachie January Coach Spotlight

Coach Jordan Davis joined our coaching staff this past year and has already made a tremendous impact on our student-athletes and programs. A proud alumnus of Life High School Waxahachie, Coach Davis brings a deep personal connection to our community, along with a strong foundation of character, discipline, and a genuine love for both education and athletics. Beyond the court, Coach Davis is also an inspiring history teacher who brings lessons to life in the classroom. He challenges students to think critically, connect the past to the present, and develop a strong sense of responsibility and purpose—reinforcing the same values of accountability and perseverance that he emphasizes in athletics. Coach Davis values the hard work and dedication his student-athletes bring every day, and he consistently challenges them to give their best—both on and off the court. This year, he successfully coached the boys' cross-country team and is currently coaching and overseeing the middle school boys' basketball teams, where his leadership and passion are evident in both team culture and player development. Known for his energy, positivity, and genuine commitment to student growth, Coach Davis plays a vital role in shaping confident, disciplined, and motivated young leaders. We are excited to have him on staff and look forward to the continued positive influence he will have in both our classrooms and athletic programs.

Life High School Waxahachie junior Kailee Armstrong has reached a milestone achievement, scoring her 100th career goal during her third season with the Mustangs Girls Soccer program. The forward's historic accomplishment underscores the rapid growth and success of the school's athletic program.

Life School has received an “A” rating for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ 2024-2025 Charter FIRST financial accountability rating system. The “Superior Achievement” rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Life School’s financial management and reporting system.

The primary goal of Charter FIRST is to achieve high-quality performance in the management of financial resources, a goal that is made more significant by the complexity of accounting under Texas’s school finance system.

Life School’s proprietary leadership development program, LifeLeader, teaches staff and students 15 attributes that represent skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective leader. One of these attributes, Financial Literacy, helps students have the ability to understand how to make, manage, invest and spend money. Life School not only teaches this skill, but practices it in its own financial management.

“This rating reflects our long-standing commitment to stewarding public funds with integrity, transparency, and strategic foresight,” said Megan Beck, Chief Financial Officer of Life School. “Earning the highest rating in 15 of the last 16 years demonstrates not only the strength of our financial systems, but also our dedication to supporting Life School’s mission and ensuring resources are used to maximize student success.”

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Life School is a tuition-free, public charter school with campuses in Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Mountain Creek, Red Oak, Oak Cliff and Waxahachie, TX. Life School develops leaders with life skills through strong academics, character training, and partnerships with parents and the community. Its mission is accomplished in part through the financial support of donors who provide scholarships and embrace making students ready to learn, ready to lead and ready for life.

Parents who are interested in enrollment can visit lifeschool.net/learn-about-life. Partners who would like to support Life School financially can give online at lifeschool.net/give.