Loveland High School
September Newsletter
Loveland High School Families:
We are quickly moving into September and I can truly say that your students have been great! (And there are still a few things that we can tighten up on . . . )
Please continue to help us with the following areas:
Appropriate dress at school
Vaping/Substance use (I’m crossing my fingers - this has been good so far!)
Getting to classes every day and on time
Eating lunch
Being the nice kid (They are good at this too!)
Getting involved
Every one of your students contributes equally to who we are as a school community. Our staff works hard to create an inclusive environment where all students feel safe. I am proud of our students that they treat each other with kindness and understanding - and we can always be better.
September 19th-24th is our 2022 Homecoming Week! This is a great opportunity for all students to be involved. This year’s events are listed below with more information coming soon. Encourage your student to be a part of these fun activities!
Homecoming Spirit Week - Monday, September 19th - Friday, September 23rd
- Monday - Favorite State Day
- Tuesday - Tacky Tourist Day
- Wednesday - USA Day
- Thursday - Country or Country Club Day
- Friday - School SPIRIT DAY
Other special Homecoming events:
- Tuesday, September 20th - Homecoming Movie Night - “Cars” 7:00 p.m., LHS Practice Field, Free admission
- Friday, September 23rd, Homecoming Pep Assembly (Assembly schedule)
- Friday, September 23rd - Homecoming Football Game, 7:00 p.m. vs. GCHS
- Saturday, September 24th - Homecoming Dance, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or celebrations that you want to point out.
Thank you for being a part of our Red Wolf community!
Michael James, Principal
Need help with classes? Looking for a tutor?
Academic help is available! Students may drop in for help at any of the Academic Support times listed here, and they may also request a Peer Tutor by completing this form.
PSAT/NMSQT - Wednesday, October 12
LHS Juniors:
Registration is now open, and this is your chance to guarantee a spot to take the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) on Wednesday, October 12th. Registration will close on Tuesday, September 13th, at 11:59 p.m. Juniors will only be able to register after that day if extra tests remain available.
The Loveland High School counseling department recommends that all college-bound juniors take this exam. Please note that this exam is not a duplicate of the PSAT 10 exam all sophomores took last year, and only scores earned during junior year qualify for National Merit Scholarships. The PSAT/NMSQT is also one of the last opportunities to take a practice exam before juniors take the SAT college admissions exam this spring.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. To register for the exam, please CLICK HERE. The cost of the exam is $20, and the exam will take place at LHS in the large gymnasium.
If you have any questions, please contact Eric Fanning at eric.fanning@tsd.org or 970-613-5209.
ATTENTION JUNIORS AND PARENTS – MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
On Wednesday, October 19th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. the LHS Counseling Department will host an event for juniors and parents in the LHS Auditorium. You will have the opportunity to get some basic information about selecting the right college, finding scholarships, applying for financial aid, as well as receive information about NCAA, and other important information. We look forward to supporting you as you begin your journey into the college and career search process!
Loveland High to host regional college fair:
This year the Colorado Council for High School/College Relations College fair will be hosted at Loveland High School on Tuesday, October 4th from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Representatives from colleges all around Colorado and some of our neighboring states will be on hand to explain their programs and answer any questions families might have. We highly encourage students from all grade levels to attend this exciting opportunity to explore future options. A full list of attending schools will be shared once we get closer to the date.
IB Diploma Programme Exam Registration
Registration for the May 2023 exam session will begin Sept. 26th. Any 11th and/or 12th grader enrolled in an IB class is eligible to sit the exam for that course. The IB DP Coordinator will provide specific details on how to register through an email to parents and through the IB DP classes. Students benefit from the experience of taking high stakes exams in addition to the benefit of potential college credit. Last year 71% of the IB test takers earned a passing grade and many scored above the world average.
The fee for each exam is $119 dollars for both course and full diploma students. If you are eligible for free or reduced lunches, you will pay a reduced rate of $20 per exam. Fees should not be a barrier; therefore, the school will work with families to ensure access to the program.
Earn funding for the LHS IB programme by shopping at King Soopers!
Families can support the International Baccalaureate Programme with each use of the King Soopers loyalty card. Setup takes three simple steps:
Sign in to your digital account at www.kingsoopers.com
Type in the LHS IB code under “Community Rewards”: JS334
Click “Save”.
All of the donations that LHS IB receives will be split as follows:
- 50% will apply to decreasing student test fees
- 50% will apply to exam fee scholarships and IB events
For more information, please contact Michelle Ray, LHS IB DP Coordinator (michelle.ray@tsd.org).
Parking
To request a parking permit, please complete the LHS '22-'23 Student Parking Permit Request form. Permits will be distributed during the first week of school. Please note that PAINTED spaces are for SENIORS who have already paid to park there for the year. Please do not park in the painted spaces unless it is your designated space.
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Senior Portraits
Class of 2023 Senior portraits are due by October 31st. Please be aware of the following guidelines:
- Color is preferred but not required.
- No photographer watermarks.
- Head & shoulder shots or "waist up" (only-no full body shots, please).
- ONLY vertical (portrait), not horizontal (landscape).
Please submit your digital JPEG image here (minimum resolution: 300 dpi).
School Portraits - FINAL retakes
Our LAST opportunity to take a school portrait for the student ID and yearbook is Thursday morning, September 15th. Students may not have a picture taken while wearing a hat, sunglasses or any clothing that violates the school dress code.
Student portraits are taken by LifeTouch. To order online, visit LHS 2022-23 Lifetouch Order and enter the LHS Picture Day ID: EVTWSSR7W.
World Affairs Challenge and Virtual Exchange
Interested in making friends in other countries? Want to gain skills and experience necessary for the global future? Join the World Affairs Challenge Virtual Exchange, a club that connects students in Colorado, Morocco, and Iraq in order to collaboratively develop solutions to sustainability issues. More information at bit.ly/WACVE22). We will be meeting on Fridays during lunch from Sept 30th to mid-November. Please email michelle.ray@tsd.org if you are interested or have any questions.
Important Dates
September 19-23 - LHS Spirit Week
Monday - Favorite State Day - Wear something from your favorite state.
Tuesday - Tacky Tourist Day
Wednesday - USA Day
Thursday - Country or Country Club? Wear your best country western gear or dress up to go to the country club!
Friday - SPIRIT DAY
September 24 - Homecoming Dance, 7:00-10:00 at LHS, $20 each (on sale Sept. 19th)
October 14 - No School for Students
October 19 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 p.m.
October 19 - Junior Parent Night, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
October 20 - No School for Students; Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
October 21 - No School
Loveland High School
Please follow Loveland High on social media for important updates and celebrations! These resources enable us to share information with our community, and we request that questions be directed to our information line (970-613-5200) or emailed to Marcia Bruns.
Email: matt.blumenstein@tsd.org
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/loveland
Location: 920 West 29th Street, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: (970) 613-5200