Lower Moreland High School
Newsletter
June 9, 2021
Hello Lower Moreland Families,
Please enjoy the last newsletter for the 20-21 school year! Have a great summer!
Thank you,
Mr. William J. Miles, Principal
P.S.- Don't forget to follow us on Twitter! @LMTSD_LMHS and Instagram at lmtsd-highschool
What's Happening
COVID 19-Travel Restrictions-Lifted for Domestic Travel
As of March 1, 2021, the Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health for Mitigation Relating To Travel is no longer in effect. Travelers should still practice appropriate public health measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 such as masking, physical distancing, and hand hygiene. The Department has FAQs specific to travel that can be found here.
If you are traveling internationally please follow the protocol set up by the Montgomery County Health department found here
The nurse will then tell you when your child may return to school in person. The Covid-19 School Exclusion Recommendations from the Montgomery County Department of Health can be found here. We follow these recommendations when excluding a student from school for illness or exposure to a Covid positive close contact.
Important Reminders of Daily Health and Safety
- Maintain safe distancing at all times. Students should not congregate at any time.
- Masks need to be worn at all times and cover from the bridge of the nose to under the chin. The only exceptions are while eating or while outside at the direction of a teacher.
- Student drivers should wear a mask when they exit their car in the morning and should only remove a mask while back in their car in the afternoon.
- Bus riders need to wear a mask at all times.
- Wear a glove during the cleaning process.
- Use hand sanitizer at the beginning and end of each class, and throughout the day follow hand-washing guidelines as needed.
- Follow the directional arrows throughout the building
Employment Opportunities- Future Stars Day Camp @Bryn Athyn
Please see the below flyer for employment opportunities for high school students, recent graduates, teachers, coaches and aides. The brochure tells you about our camp, and our commitment to the communities we serve.
Future Stars has operated for 51 years ( including safely last summer) and we are an ideal place for summer employment. We have a 5-1 staff ratio, a low pressure environment, and support our staff with training and seamless communication.
LMHS SAM Club
Library
LM Virtual District Arts Festival
General News and Announcements
Updated Attendance Protocol
All of your attendance reporting needs for all learners will be handled by one electronic form that will replace the Blue Card online form and the Yellow Card online form (used at Pine Road). This will also replace the need for a phone call to the attendance line.
Use this form to report your child’s absence. Submitting this form will both report the absence and document it. No follow up Blue card is needed.
Submit this form to sign your child into school late.
Submit this form to sign your child out for an appointment (early dismissal). This form allows you to enter a return to school time if your child will be returning to school.
Please Note:
If you are taking an extended vacation, you will still need to complete the Request for Excusal from Regular School Attendance, familiar to most families as a vacation request form. The form is found on the Virtual Backpack under Forms.
Doctors’ notes still need to be submitted to the school attendance secretary or sent into school.
School Counseling Department
For all:
If ever needed, here is the link to the Emergency / Crisis Resources that are listed on our counseling website.
The High School Counselors have begun to utilize REMIND an app-based communication platform that creates and sends one-way messages in real time to an entire class, a small group, or just a single person.
We are excited to launch this new technology to our students and a parent within the household. Information about how to register will be mailed shortly.
Gain access to REMIND: there are two ways to receive REMIND notifications:
Class of 2024 - on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2024
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2024 to (765) 598-5198
Class of 2023: on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2023
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2023 to (765) 598-5198
Class of 2022: on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2022
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2022 to (765) 598-5198
Class of 2021: on smartphone, go to browser and type: rmd.at/lmtsd2021
OR if you do not have a smartphone, text @lmtsd2021 to (765) 598-5198
Resources for Parents and Guardians
Anti-Bullying FAQ
We wanted to provide some information to families following our LMTSD Parent/Guardian Bullying Prevention Information survey. Below are some answers to some Frequently Asked Questions and information related to district procedures.
Are you aware of the anonymous reporting system being used in Pennsylvania, Safe2Say Something?
Safe2Say Something is a statewide anonymous, 24-7, reporting process for a variety of safety concerns. Click HERE for more information on this initiative.
Are you aware of the Lower Moreland Township School District Harassment/Bullying Reporting Form?
This form is used to gather information about incidents related to bullying. Students, parents, teachers, and administrators can all use this form. This form can be found on each school’s website. Click HERE to view the form.
As a parent, I have a clear understanding of the school's policies, practices, and procedures related to issues of harassment and bullying.
All reported incidents related to bullying are investigated, regardless of how they are reported. The District Code of Conduct is the structure used to apply consequences. Cases are referred to the police if the nature of the incident requires it.
We continue to partner with students, staff, and families to provide a safe environment for all students.
Lower Moreland Township School District is committed to preventing all forms of bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment. For more information please see the district web site: https://www.lmtsd.org/Page/13723 In addition, please know that at the High School, bullying and harassment forms are available in the main office as well as the guidance office.
Vaping Tool Kit: Please use the link below to access the Montgomery County Dept. of Health's vaping tool kit. It has educational materials on vaping and e-cigarettes.
Food Services Department
Free breakfast and lunch pick up for anyone 18 years old and younger was extended through the summer! Pick up will be on Wednesdays from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please email Ms. Logan Myers at lmyers@lmtsd.org if interested.
LMHS PTA
Also, if anyone is interested in volunteering at Post Prom, they can email LMHSpta@Gmail.com.
Athletics
IMPORTANT FALL SPORTS INFORMATION
Fall Sports are slated to begin on Monday August 16th.
Football will begin with Heat Acclimatization week on August 9th.
FamilyID for Fall Sports will open on Monday July 5th 2021. All athletes must register for their sport the Friday prior to their sport starting or they risk not being approved for the first day of the season. ALL PHYSICALS for the 2021-2022 school year for athletics must be dated after June 1st 2021 or they will not be accepted. Due to the PIAA bylaws, all current physicals that were approved for this school year become void on May 31, 2021 or as soon as their spring season has concluded.
Coaches Information:
Football - Justin Beck - JBeck@lmtsd.org
Boys Soccer - Bob Barnhart - RBarnhart@lmtsd.org
Girls Soccer - Mike Gould - MGould@lmtsd.org
Field Hockey - TBA - MHeiland@lmtsd.org
Cross Country - Girls: Greg Green - GGreen@lmtsd.org
Boys: TBA - MHeiland@lmtsd.org
Girls Tennis - TBA - MHeiland@lmtsd.org
Cheerleading - Emily Lorimer - ELorimer@lmtsd.org
Golf - Mike Guido - MGuido@lmtsd.org
About Us
Email: acurry@lmtsd.org
Website: lmtsd.org
Location: 555 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA
Phone: 215-938-0220
Twitter: @LMTSD_LMHS