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2022-23 Week 7 - September 11, 2022
The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…
Where Great Things Are Happening!
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/lee-high-school
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv
Dear FamiLEE
This past Thursday night, two of our students (Ajoi, c/o '22 and Israel, current sophomore) almost lost their mom, and she remains in critical condition. Please consider supporting this family as only the FamiLee can by sending thoughts or prayers and by donating to the GoFundMe created by the family to cover the unexpected expenses of hospitalization.
Thank you!
Upcoming Events
Monday, 9/12
- Volleyball vs. Oakwood Academy @ Oakwood Academy: 5:00pm
- JV Football vs. Mae Jemison @ Mae Jemison HS: 7:00pm
Tuesday, 9/13
- Volleyball vs. Elkmont & Lauderdale Co. @ Elkmont HS: 5:00pm
Wednesday, 9/14
- Faculty Meeting in the Library: 3:50pm
Thursday, 9/15
- Volleyball vs. Columbia @ Columbia HS: 5:30pm
- Girls Flag Football vs. Columbia @ Lee HS: 6:00pm
Friday, 9/16
- Varsity Football vs. Cullman @ Milton Frank: 7:00pm
Next Week
Monday, 9/19
- Softball Tryouts on the Softball Field: 4:00-5:30pm
- Volleyball vs. Austin @ Lee: 4:30pm
Tuesday, 9/20
- Softball Tryouts on the Softball Field: 4:00-5:30pm
- Baseball Tryouts on the Baseball Field: 4:30pm
- Volleyball vs. Decatur @ Lee: 4:30pm
Wednesday, 9/21
- Baseball Tryouts on the Baseball Field: 4:30pm
Thursday, 9/22
- Baseball Tryouts on the Baseball Field: 4:30pm
- Volleyball vs. Hazel Green @ Lee HS: 4:30pm
- Girls Flag Football vs. Grissom @ Grissom HS: 6:00pm
Scottsboro High Swim Meet @ Scottsboro Parks & Recreation: 4:30pm
Friday, 9/23
Saturday, 9/24
- Choir Shop & Wash Fundraiser @ Maitland Conservatory: 10:00am-3:00pm
Sunday, 9/25
- Vocal Magnet Young Artists Showcase @ Bridge Street: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week!
- Monday 9/12 - Christopher Lockhart, Kalynn Hastie, and Obinna Okoro
- Tuesday 9/13 - Javion Lankford, Summitt Stallings, Tiarra James, and Melanie Hoover
- Wednesday 9/14 - Michael Hubsher, Abigail Brown, and Kayden Townsend
- Thursday 9/15 - Torrey Russell
- Saturday, 9/17 - Brooklyn Ball and Angel Cherry
- Sunday, 9/18 - Gregory Harris and Ki'Yona Stewart-Gibson
Weekly Announcements & Updates
*Softball and Baseball tryouts are NEXT week! If you are interested in trying out, please check out the details on the flyers below.
*All students should put their absence excuses in the mailbox on the wall outside the attendance office (pictured below). Do not give your excuses to your teachers or anyone else. Please remember that absence excuses must be turned in within 2 days of your return to school following an absence. Parents and Guardians, September is Attendance Awareness Month. Please click here to review guidelines for attendance excuses, attendance policies, and attendance tips.
*Calling all students and staff! Have a talent you want to share? Auditions for the FamiLEE Star Search will be Monday, September 12th and Monday, September 19th from 3:45 to 5:00 in Ms. Daniels room! The FamiLEE Star Search show will be Wednesday, October 26th at 4:00pm in the Theatre during Homecoming Week!
*Picture Day has been Scheduled for October 18, 2022. Seniors are welcome to take their portrait at the local Lifetouch Prestige studio to be included in the yearbook. Seniors who have already taken the pictures with Prestige don't need to take pictures on picture day.
*The Lee High School PTA has “Betcha Can’t Do It Like Lee” t-shirts for sale. The cost is $10 and all sizes are available. See Mrs. Fields in the library to purchase!
*Anyone interested in starting a Mountain Biking Team for Lee High School should contact Mr. Willmarth at david.willmarth@hsv-k12.org or come by room 308. If we have enough interest we can compete in races against other high school teams. Coaching and skills will be taught, all levels of experience are welcome.
*Attention Student Athletes! Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Club meets on Tuesday mornings between 7:45 and 8:15 in Ms. Pippin's room. All are welcome!
Shout-Outs
- Shout-out to our Freshmen of the Week from last week! Laila Mackey came to us from the Academy for Academics & Arts Middle School. Here at Lee, she is a member of the Theatre Production Magnet, Thespians, USITT, and she wants to become a part of the Beta Club and SGA. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano and sleeping. After graduating from Lee, she wants to go to college to get a BFA and work in technical theatre on Broadway, in Hollywood, and at concerts. Robert Jackson comes to us from Chapman Middle School. Here at Lee, he is a member of the Football team where he plays wide receiver and cornerback. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and video games. After graduating from Lee, he wants to go to college, play football or basketball there, and study mechanical engineering or astrology. Congratulations
to both of them for living out our #FamiLEE values so well!
- Shout-out to the Volleyball Team for defeating Jemison and Oakwood Academy last week!
- Shout-out to the Flag Football Team! In their very first game ever last Thursday, they defeated Huntsville High 47-0!
- Shout-out to the Football Team for defeating Mae Jemison last week in the Battle for the North!
- Shout-out to the Marching Band and Auxiliary for an amazing halftime show performance at Thursday's game!
- Shout-out to our students who finished independent reading books in their English classes last week! Pictured below are Haven Kelley, Josh Baker, Janell Benson, Samantha Perkins, Lyra Farr, and Rahkel Smith.
- Thank you Senator Sam Givhan and Senator Steve Livingston for your generous contribution to the Lee High School Band!
Magnet Corner
Celebrations
Shout-out to our magnet student athletes on our Volleyball, Flag Football, and Football teams last week for their wins over Jemison, Oakwood, and Huntsville.
Shout-out to all our students who showed their school spirit last week by participating in the Rival Week theme days.
Please support the Lee High School Choir on Saturday, September 24th between 10AM and 3PM at their Shop & Wash Yard Sale and Car Wash Fundraiser at the Maitland Conservatory!
Mark your calendars, FamiLEE! Join us at Bridge Street on Sunday, September 25th, 2022 from 2:00-3:30pm to hear performances by our Vocal Magnet students!
College Counselor Updates
- Connect with the District College Counselors online! We’re sharing information about college, scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Facebook: HCS District College Counselors. Website: https://sites.google.com/hsv-k12.org/hcscollegecounselors
- Please click here for the 2022-2023 college info chart!
Notes From The Nurse
- If you have any Covid concerns please contact Nurse Brooke at 256-428-8150 ext 277 or lauren.parsons@hsv-k12.org. Thank you.
- Notes From The Nurse
Planning Ahead
Friday, September 30: E-Learning Day for All Students
Monday, October 3 - Friday, October 7: Fall Break, No School
Tuesday, October 11: Senior FAFSA Spaghetti Dinner Night in the Cafeteria: 6:00pm
Wednesday, October 12: ACT WorkKeys Test For Seniors: 8:30am
Thursday, October 12: PreACT Test For Sophomores: 8:30am
Friday, November 11: Veterans Day, No School
Monday, November 21 - Friday, November 25: Thanksgiving Break, No School
Friday, December 16: Half Day for Students, End of the First Semester
Monday, December 19 - Tuesday, January 3: Winter Break, No School
Tuesday, April 11: ACT Plus Writing Test For Juniors: 8:30am