Back to School 2026-2027

Liberty Hill ISD will utilize the SMART TAG system in the 2026-2027 school year. If your child needs transportation, please sign up for Transportation Services at the following link: 

• LHISD Transportation Department Home Page

FAQ’s:

• Where do I find my route? Routes are in the SmartTag parent portal. Once registered to ride the bus, it will take 3-4 days for the route to appear in the parent portal.
• Where is my bus stop? Locations will be in the parent portal on Aug. 8^th.
• When should we arrive at the bus stop (drop off, arrival)? At least five minutes before the bus stop arrival time.
• How will my child go to school on the first day? If you were provided a bus SmartTag last year, your child will use the same SmartTag this year.
• I am a new bus rider. When will I get my SmartTag? Students will be provided a SmartTag by the campus or the bus driver.
• I don’t have a student ID yet. How do I sign up for a SmartTag? Use 000000 if you don’t have a student ID number yet. Please make sure your address in registration matches SkyWard.
• What if the weather is bad? Bad weather does not stop buses from continuing their routes. 
• What if there is a delay? The district will send out notifications through the SmartTag parent portal.
• What if I lose my SmartTag? There is a $5.00 replacement fee for a new SmartTag.

If you have any questions, you can contact our Transportation Department at (512) 379-3250 or email their office at transportationoffice@libertyhill.txed.net.

The first day of school is slated to be Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Elementary School

• Bus Drop Off: 7 a.m.
• Doors Open: 7:05 a.m.
• Class Begins / Tardy Bell: 7:30 a.m.
• Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
• Early Release: 12:30 p.m.

High School

• Bus Drop Off: 7:35 a.m.
• Doors Open: 7:40 a.m.
• Class Begins / Tardy Bell: 8:10 a.m.
• Dismissal: 3:45 p.m.
• Early Release: 1:10 p.m.

Middle School

• Bus Drop Off: 7:55 a.m.
• Doors Open: 8 a.m.
• Class Begins / Tardy Bell: 8:25 a.m.
• Dismissal: 4 p.m.
• Early Release: 1:25 p.m.

School supply lists for each grade level can be found at the LHISD School Supply Lists webpage. Students in grades 9-12 will receive information regarding school supplies from teachers during "Meet the Teacher" night, or on the first day of school.

Please see the student technology assignment details below. This list may be subject to change:

• Kinder through First Grades: Students are issued iPads that stay at school in a classroom cart.
• Second through Fifth Grades: Students are issued Chromebooks that stay at school in a classroom cart.
• Sixth through Eighth Grades: Students are issued Chromebooks during the first two weeks of school and are expected to bring them to and from school each day, ensuring responsible care and use.
• Ninth Grade & New 10th-12th Students: Students are issued a laptop during the "Panther Preview" or "Wrangler Round-up" events. Those unable to attend will receive their device during the first week of school and are expected to bring their laptop to and from school each day, ensuring responsible care and use.
• Returning Tenth Grades: Students are issued a laptop during the "Panther Prowl" or "Wrangler Rodeo" events. Those unable to attend will receive their device during the first week of school and are expected to bring their laptop to and from school each day, ensuring responsible care and use.
• Returning Tenth through Twelfth Grades: Returning students will continue to keep their existing district-issued laptop over the summer and return with it for the Fall '26-'27 school year.

You may submit your online application for free and reduced lunches within Skyward Family Access.  

• LHISD Child Nutrition Home Page
• Menus for each campus 
• How to add money to your child’s meal account

Registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open. All new students must complete online registration. All returning students will need to verify information, including address and emergency contact info within Skyward.

New Student Enrollment - Please register and provide all required documents by FRIDAY, Aug. 1. New students to the district must be complete by this deadline. Not enrolling by this time will cause a delay in enrollment and may cause your child to not be able to participate in class walks, meet-the-teacher events, or may not be assigned to classrooms for the start of school. Completed submissions made after the deadline will take a minimum of two business days for processing.

• Required Documentation: 
  • Proof of residency 
  • Immunization Record  
  • Parent ID
  • Birth Certificate
  • PreK-You must qualify according to the state of Texas guidelines.      

Click HERE to register

*If documentation is not provided, it will take an extended period of processing time to request it from your previous school district.