LnHS Update 9/3/2023
Happy Labor Day (No School Monday Sept. 4th)
Dear Lancaster High School Eagle Families
As we approach our extended weekend day off on Labor Day, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the fantastic Friday night football game we all had the privilege of witnessing. The atmosphere at the game was nothing short of amazing! Our student-athletes gave their all on the field, showcasing their dedication, teamwork, and spirit. In addition, our cheerleaders were amazing and created an atmosphere that help make Friday Nights special. But what truly made the evening special was the unwavering support from our students, families and community. Your presence in the stands, cheering, and celebrating with us, created an electric atmosphere that resonated throughout the stadium. It's in moments like these that our school truly feels like a close-knit family.
As we head into the Labor Day weekend, let's carry this sense of unity, camaraderie, and school spirit with us. Whether you're enjoying a barbecue, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a well-deserved break, remember the fantastic opportunities our students have to be a part of a Lancaster High School family. Whether it is a sport, team, club, or activity, when you surround yourself with like-minded peers, you are able to turn a school into a community. Thank you for your continued support, and here's to more memorable moments in the upcoming school year. Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Schedule for this week:
- Monday, September 4th, there is no school in observance of Labor Day.
- Tuesday, September 5th, will still be a flex day with student dismissal at 2:50 pm.
- Wednesday, September 6th, is Back-to-School night with a student dismissal at 1:37 with Back-to-School Night starting at 5:15 (see BTSN schedule below)
If you haven't already, follow us on @lancaster.hs on Instagram and @lancasterhs on Facebook. Look under the "Stay Connected" heading for full information on how to make sure you always have accurate and timely information.
Sincerely,
Your Principal, Zach Mercier
Lancaster High School Back to School Night is set for Wednesday, September 6th from 5:15 - 7:30 (see schedule) and we want to invite each of you to join us as we welcome in the 2023-2024 school year.
Our “Back to School” day will be a minimum day with students being released at 1:37 p.m., so please make note of this early release.
Food trucks will be available to purchase food beginning at 5:00.
9th grade students and parents in JROTC, Bio-Med, MultiMedia & Engineering, or AVID, you will have a special presentation at 5:15 in our Theater.
Our Opening Ceremony will be at 5:30 where you can meet our Principal, Mr. Mercier and see our special program performances.
There will be various groups, such as admin, counseling, and activity groups, located in the main quad for the duration of Back to School Night, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Following this, you will be able to visit each of your students’ classrooms beginning at 5:50 p.m. During the classroom visits, you will have the opportunity to hear from each teacher as they discuss their learning outcomes and expectations. If you have additional questions or concerns, you will have the opportunity to make an appointment with the teacher at a mutually convenient time. Bells signaling the beginning and end of each period are scheduled as follows:
Senior Section (Yearbook and Senior Pics)
Mr. Griffey has a few announcements from the Yearbook staff... just for you!
1.) The Yearbook is now on sale both online through Jostens and in-person/over the phone via Ms. Mendoza in accounting. The price is $65 until Halloween and then the price will rise to $75, so be sure to get one early! If you purchase through Jostens, you are eligible for free icons for your student's book until 9/15. See the attached flyer for online purchases!
2.) Senior Portraits are due to be taken by 10/31. Please contact O'Connor Photography today to book an appointment. See the attached flyer.
3.) Finally, senior recognition ads are officially on sale until 12/22! See the attached flyer for instructions. Please buy them as soon as possible so we can work on our page budget. See the attached flyer for instructions.
Please email me at jgriffey@avhsd.org if you have any questions.
How can students get involved? Join a Club!
Who is my counselor?
How does my child get lunch?
Lunch is free for all and can be found at the multiple lunch sites on campus.
This change means students are not required to complete a meal application or provide any specific documentation, however, we are still required to gather family income and demographic information to ensure that your student benefits from additional state and federal programs that are available.
The California Department of Education uses this confidential information to identify qualifications for additional funding that provides for many programs and opportunities for our students. Based on the information provided, eligible students may receive fee waivers for the PSAT, SAT, free college applications, or much more. The AVUHSD is eligible for additional supplemental and targeted funding for our student programs and services based on a variety of factors, including this data.
Lancaster parents, we need your help! Please, regardless of qualifications, or social-economic standing, please help us provide the best opportunities that we can for our students by taking the few minutes it takes to fill out this form. If you need any assistance filling out this form, email food@avhsd.org.
This confidential form* can be found at: https://family.titank12.com/income-form/new?identifier=3JD2ZE
*Please be careful of the most common errors: Do not put a space after any responses and make sure the name on the first page matches the name on the last.
Stay Connected!
Lancaster High School
Email: zmercier@avhsd.org
Website: lancasterhs.org
Location: Lancaster High School, 32nd Street West, Lancaster, CA, USA
Phone: 661-726-7649
Facebook: facebook.com/lancasterhs