LISD to eliminate virtual instruction for pre-K through 8th grade Lubbock ISD logo By KCBD Staff | March 12, 2021 at 6:17 PM CST - Updated March 12 at 6:17 PM LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Officials with Lubbock Independent School District have alerted parents the district has decided to eliminate virtual instruction for all pre-k through 8th grade students beginning August 1, 2021. The full email to parents is below Good evening, Lubbock ISD families, It’s hard to believe it was almost a year ago traditional instruction in education was turned upside down by the pandemic. We have faced unending challenges and gained invaluable insight in providing a quality educational experience during these unusual times. We are confident the expanded offerings and effectiveness of vaccines will soon give us the ability to regain a sense of normalcy. Although teachers and students have done an amazing job this school year with both in-person and virtual options, we know in-person instruction provides the most benefits for our children. After careful evaluation and consideration, Lubbock ISD will