Hello ILTexas Families,

As September continues, our Eagles are soaring in so many ways—whether it’s through creativity in the classroom, strength and service on the field, or showing up every day ready to learn. This week’s stories highlight the heart of ILTexas: dedicated teachers, determined cadets, and families working together to ensure every student thrives.

Spectrum News 1 recently highlighted ILTexas among a select group of schools recognized as Naval Honor Schools—a distinction awarded to top-performing MCJROTC units nationwide. This honor reflects the dedication, discipline, and leadership of our cadets and instructors, and celebrates the impact of character-driven education at ILTexas. 

At ILTexas BG Ramirez K-8, art teacher Ms. Marwa Shahin turns every class into a launchpad for imagination. From warm-ups that spark innovation to interactive projects that build discipline and confidence, she helps students develop both creativity and critical thinking. As Assistant Principal Tracee Barlow shares, “Her art classes are truly next level—highly interactive, innovative, and inspiring for our students.”  Read more about her inspiring approach.

Cadets from ILTexas Arlington-Grand Prairie and Garland high schools joined the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run, honoring the lives lost on September 11 and the spirit of service that followed. Running alongside hundreds of participants, our Eagles showed strength, unity, and character—with Garland High School’s MCJROTC team earning first place for the second year in a row. 

Seventeen schools and more than 350 cadets came together at Keller-Saginaw High School for a high-energy athletic challenge. From tire flips to sprint relays, cadets showed grit, teamwork, and determination throughout the day. ILTexas Windmill Lakes Orem High School took home the top overall award—congratulations to all our Eagles who competed! 

We're excited to launch our Referral Rewards Program to thank our ILTexas families for spreading the word. For every new student you refer who enrolls and attends ILTexas, you'll receive $250 (or cash equivalent)!

Learn more & submit a referral

Questions? Email Referrals@iltexas.org

 September is Attendance Awareness Month, and showing up each day makes a big difference for our Eagles. Consistent attendance not only fuels academic success—it also helps secure the state funding that powers ILTexas programs, teachers, and resources. Families facing challenges can find support through counseling services, Parent University, and the Families in Transition program. 

Join us for upcoming opportunities to prepare your Eagle for success in high school, college, and beyond:

Virtual (Zoom)

Sep 10 | Making the Most of High School 

Sep 23 | Paying for College & FAFSA 

Know someone who would be a great fit for ILTexas? Please share these opportunities with your network and encourage them to apply!

ILTexas is a free public charter school serving over 25,000 K-12 students across 26 campuses in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Cleveland, and College Station. Founded by Eddie Conger in 2012, our mission is to prepare students for exceptional leadership roles in the international community by emphasizing servant leadership, mastering the English, Spanish, and Chinese languages, and strengthening the mind, body and character.

International Leadership of Texas