Alexandria Havelka is a first year teacher here at Lively Middle School. She teaches Dance Wellness and directs the Lively Dazzlers Elite and Royal Blues JV dance teams. She graduated from Texas State...

Gabriel Dominguez has worked at Lively Middle School for 8 years, but not just as our PE teacher and athletic coordinator.  I had the opportunity to interview him and I'm sharing our conversation...

8th graders Violet Sanchez and Sam Nash wrote the following diary entries from their own perspectives on their recent trip to London with Lively. Day One Violets Perspective Once we landed at the airport...

I interviewed Victor Moncivaiz who got spot-lighted by students. He is a 7th grade Texas History teacher here at Lively. He's known for his playful demeanor and bantering. He has many interesting...

For the past three years, Mr. Nava, one of our 8th-grade US history teachers, has delighted students and staff at Lively Middle School with his presence. His uplifting personality and kind attitude have...

Gary Foessett is a 6th grade World Cultures teacher here at Lively. He has devoted 21 years of his life to teaching here at LMS and he is beloved by students and staff alike. Because of this, it is beyond...

Under Trumps’ Administration, ICE, also known as the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, now have the authority to infiltrate schools, churches, and other public places which were previously secure...

In recent years, book bans have become a hot topic across Texas, sparking debates about censorship, education, and access to diverse perspectives. As books are being challenged, concerns are growing about...

Mr. Galan is definitely one of the most cherished teachers here at Lively. He's been at Lively for twenty-seven years, longer than any other teacher or AP currently at Lively; and his effort...

Terry Jennings is an advanced math teacher at Lively who also coaches track, basketball and sponsors the Lively Chapter of NJHS (National Junior Honor Society). Jennings tells us what it's like being a...