Life School, a leading K-12 school district announced a momentous milestone, posting a re-enrolled student count of 4,883. Just two years into its 4-day school calendar, the re-enrollment number matches a previous re-enrollment record from 2016-2017. Life School also matched last year’s Snapshot enrollment record of 5,735 students. The Snapshot is taken the last Friday of October each year and indicates overall enrollment health. Post-snapshot, overall enrollment continued to climb to 5,758 students this year.

Life School held its annual Gifted & Talented (GT) Expo Awards on April 25, 2024. This year, the GT Expo was held at Life School Red Oak. Students, parents and staff filled the campus as GT students competed for the title of “Humanitarian of The Year” and participated in activities that explored the way of life of those in developing countries.

In 2022, school districts across the country found themselves reeling from a loss of qualified teachers in the classroom. No school model—whether a traditional ISD, charter school, or private school—was immune to the post-COVID loss of teaching talent as seasoned veterans retired and the rate of new teachers slowed. Many districts are still clawing their way back today. For a few bold innovators, it was an opportunity to lead.

Life School is working to teach students about the importance of making healthy food choices through a cooking contest hosted by food service provider, Sodexo. The Future Chefs event was held on April 25, and students competed to put their cooking skills to the test.