Life High School Waxahachie (UIL 4A-Div 1) has named Sam Riepe as its next head football coach, effective January 13, 2023. Riepe was named the defensive coordinator of the Life School Mustangs last season after serving as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach of the Maypearl Panthers. As Head Football Coach in Maypearl, he led the team to the playoffs in consecutive years; and as Athletic Director, his staff led 31 programs to qualify for state playoffs during the 2020-2022 seasons. Riepe has 13 years of experience in education, has served in a variety of roles, and brings a wealth of experience to Life High School Waxahachie.
Life School News
Congratulations to Life High School Oak Cliff student Ja’Marion Richardson and Life Middle School Oak student Sharayah Richardson! These students were recognized as ACE (Academic and Citizenship Excellence) Award recipients by Sonja A. Brown, Mayor of the City of Glenn Heights. We are proud of your efforts to display excellence as a LifeLeader in your school and community.
In 1995 the Texas Legislature authorized the establishment of charter schools in Texas. Just 3 years later in 1998, Life School opened its doors in Oak Cliff, TX, with a small team of 15 staff members to serve 266 students. Sparked by the vision of Dr. Tom Wilson, the school was established to “provide a quality education and give parents educational choice regardless of their ability to pay.” Today, Life School employs more than 600 staff and serves more than 5,500 students across the Dallas area.
The Life High School Waxahachie (LHSW) Theatre Program proudly presents “John Lennon & Me” on Saturday, November 19, 2022. The play is based on the comedic drama by Cherie Bennett. Open to the community, the performance will take place at the LHSW Black Box Theatre.
- LHSOC Students Serve Others through World Vision Partnership
- Life School Oak Cliff Earns Special Distinction for Postsecondary Readiness
- LHSW Receives ‘Accelerating Women’s Success and Mastery in Computer Science’ Honor
- Education Foundation Raises $71,000 in Fairways for Life
- Life School Receives Dyslexia Grant
- QuaNesha Stovall Named Principal of Oak Cliff Elementary
- Life Senior Wins Bronze at 4A Boys’ State Golf
- Life High School Waxahachie Choir Makes School History
- Life School to Graduate 3,000th Student
- Life School Preparing Seniors for Life After High School through Senior Life Projects
- Life School Hosts Future Chefs Cooking Contest
- Life High School Waxahachie Baseball Repeats History by Winning Bi-District Playoff Series
- Life High School Waxahachie Boys Golf Team Heads to State
- Life Track Team Eyes Regional Meet
- Life School and Mentors Care Partner for Student Success
- Lancaster Life Skills Students Donate to Jonathan's Place
- Students Advance to TAFE National Competition
- Students Win Awards, Outperform Markets in Stock Market Game
- Regions Bank, Books for Kids Bring Smiles to Students’ Faces
- Life School Elementary Campuses Celebrate Career Readiness
- Life School Education Foundation Surpasses $1M Raised
- LHSW Mustangs Celebrate District Championship with Net Cutting
- LHSW Hosts Track and Field Media Day
- Substitute Teachers Become Classroom Heroes
- Life School Students Use Book, Head, and Heart for Literacy
Dr. Brent Wilson - President
Sharon Williams - Secretary
Christopher Clemmons – Treasurer
Dr. Sharon Lee - Board Member
Ruben Martinez - Board Member
Randall Mays – Board Member
Chris Ransbottom - Board Member




