An eighth-grade Life Middle School Waxahachie student, Jordan O’Neal, competed in the Advanced/Blackbelt 8-12 Female Power Board Breaking division at the prestigious U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championships. This highly anticipated event was held from July 4-6, 2024, in Orlando, Florida.
When John Pathak’s parents moved him to Dallas from Nepal as a 10-year-old boy, it was only supposed to be for one year. But one year turned into two, and two turned into more than twenty. Now a principal at an architecture firm in Fort Worth, Pathak reflects on how his time as a student at Life School shaped his future, leading him to a fulfilling career that aligns with his personal and professional dreams.
Life School is proud to announce that several Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) students have qualified to compete at the Educators Rising National Competition in Washington DC. Among these talented individuals are students from both Life High School Oak Cliff and Life High School Waxahachie, marking a significant achievement for the entire district.
This spring marked an exciting season for the girls and boys soccer teams at Life High School Waxahachie (LHSW). To finish the season, 3 girls and 3 boys were named to the All-Ellis County Soccer team for the 2023 season. Additionally, 1 girl and 6 boys were named Honorable Mention.
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.
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.
Availability of No-cost Meals this Summer
Dear Life School Families,
Life School will be offering no-cost meals through the Seamless Summer Option, which are available to children 18 years old and younger and enrolled students up to 21-years old with disabilities. Meals will be served at the following Life School locations, during the following dates and times.
Life School Carrollton (Breakfast Meals Only)
2660 East Trinity Mills Road, Carrollton, TX 75006
469-701-1355
May 28 – May 31 (Tuesday – Friday)
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast Time: 7:40 - 8:00 AM
Life School Cedar Hill
129 W. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-293-2825
May 28 – May 31 (Tuesday – Friday)
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast Time: 7:30 - 7:50 AM
Lunch Time: 12:10 - 1:10 PM
Life School Lancaster
950 S. I-35 E., Lancaster, TX 75146
972-274-7900
May 28 – May 31 (Tuesday – Friday)
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast Time: 7:40 - 8:00 AM
Lunch Time: 11:30 - 12:30 PM
Life School Mountain Creek
5525 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX 75211
214-623-0012
May 28 – May 31 (Tuesday – Friday)
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast Time: 7:30 - 7:50 AM
Lunch Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Life School Oak Cliff
4400 S. R.L. Thornton Fwy., Dallas, TX 75224
214-376-8200
May 28 – May 31 (Tuesday – Friday)
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
June 10 – June 14 (Monday – Friday)
Breakfast Time: 7:30 - 7:50 AM
Lunch Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (K-6th)
11:30 AM – 12:00 Noon (7th – 8th)
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM (9th – 12th)
Life School Red Oak
777 S. I-35 E., Red Oak, TX 75154
469-552-9200
May 28 – May 31 (Tuesday – Friday)
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast Time: 7:30 - 7:50 AM
Lunch Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Life Middle School Waxahachie
3295 N. Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165
972-937-0715
May 28 – May 31 (Tuesday – Friday)
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast Time: 7:40 - 8:00 AM
Lunch Time: 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
Life High School Waxahachie
170 W. Butcher Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165
469-708-4444
June 3 – June 6 (Monday – Thursday)
June 10 – June 14 (Monday – Thursday)
Breakfast Time: 7:40 - 8:00 AM
Lunch Time: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Wellness Committee
If you would like to be a part of the Life School Wellness Committee, please reach out to Virginia Valencia at virginia.valencia@lifeschools.net, or by phone at 469-850-5433 ext. 7270. This committee meets quarterly and reviews the Wellness Policy and Plan. We welcome staff, parents, and students to participate.
Menu Advisory Committee
If you would like to be a part of the Life School Menu Advisory Committee, please reach out to Virginia Valencia at virginia.valencia@lifeschools.net, or by phone at 469-850-5433 ext. 7270. This committee will meet quarterly and review the planned menus and provide feedback. We welcome staff, parents, and students to participate.
During April 'Coaches Spotlight,' Life School's athletic department recognized Michael Boyefio and Lyle Linscomb for their sacrifice of time and passion for Life School athletics.