LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL
March 15th-19th
Day Rotation
Tuesday Day 3
Wednesday Day 1
Thursday Day 2
Friday Day 2
Reopening plan
At the School Committee meeting on March 9, the District confirmed that grades K-12 will be returning to a full in-person learning model beginning on Monday, April 5.
This means that students will attend school in person, Monday - Friday.
There are other options available (as alluded to in the survey you received last week). More details will be coming soon from the district. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kenny or Mr. Zawada.
Please click here for the letter from the Superintendent.
Leicester Girls Softball
Do you know someone interested in being a Substitute Teacher?
Covid Cases at LHS update
Leicester High School was recently notified that we have had a total of ZERO school community members who have recently tested positive for COVID-19.
If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse or me.
Thank you,
Thanks,
Tracey Kenny
Quarter 3 Term Dates
***5 Week progress grades have been updated in Powerschool. If you have any questions please email the teacher directly.
Quarter 3
January 25th - April 1st, 2020
March 5th (Friday) - 5 Week progress report notification to parent/guardians
April 1st (Thursday) - Quarter 3 ends
April 2nd (Friday) - Quarter 4 begins
April 8th (Thursday) - Grades updated in Powerschool
Fall II Athletics Update
Community Service Opportunity
The athletics department is interested in a motivated and dependable student to assist in live-streaming football games. See Mr. Zawada if you would like to be that student.
Yardage and Down Markers
The athletics department is seeking individuals who would be interested in working during athletic contests (varsity and sub-varsity). Please note that most games will begin play before 5 PM. Please email Mr. Zawada zawadat@lpsma.net if interested.
Athletic Meeting 2-21-21
Link to video of the meeting.
Indoor Track
Due to low interest and limited enrollment, Leicester High School will not offer an indoor track season during the Fall II season. Individual families who registered were contacted via email.
Fall II Football and Game Day Cheer Season
Games
1. Home varsity contests will be played at Tantasqua High School.
2. Home sub-varsity contests will be played at available sites off-campus.
3. Schedules are posted on arbiterlive.com and due to the fluid nature of the season should be referenced often.
4. Cheerleaders will be permitted at home contests only.
Spectator Guidelines
1. At this time spectators will not be permitted at away contests.
2. At this time, Leicester High School will limit spectators to two (2) (parents/guardians/siblings) for each home contest.
3. Each team member (football and cheer) will be given two (2) spectator passes that they may give to his/her family for entrance into contests.
4. Please remember that one pass equals one guest.
5. All spectators will be asked to provide contact tracing information using a QR code at the contest (you will need a smartphone).
6. All spectators will be expected to socially distance between groups (6' minimum) and wear a mask.
7. Varsity contests will be live-streamed to the internet and links will be posted on the athletics webpage and on Twitter.
8. Sub-varsity contests (when available) will be live-streamed to the internet and links will be posted on the athletics webpage and on Twitter.
Sports Modifications
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the sports played during Fall Season II will be modified for safety. A link to those modifications is below. Student-athletes are encouraged to read and to familiarize themselves with these modifications for their sport.
Sport Modifications Link
Virtual Tarentino 5K
Virtual Tarentino 5K
The Tarantino 5K is going to be virtual this year, and registration is open! Run your 5K during the week of May 15, 2021. Let’s get some competition going among families, friends, neighbors, and sports teams, Leicester!Community Service Corner
Students may view their hours on their PowerSchool account (not on the App/Mobile device)
COMMUNITY SERVICE RULES/REGULATIONS
All students at Leicester High School must perform a minimum of 40 hours of community service during their high school career. Students may begin accruing hours beginning the summer prior to ninth grade. It is recommended that students perform 10 hours per year. However, students must have 30 hours completed in order to attend the Junior Prom, and 40 hours are required to attend the Senior Dinner Dance and for graduation.
*Class of 2021 30 hours required
*Each student must complete an online form to have their hours count. If community service is not pre-approved, students run the risk of the hours being declared invalid. Prior approval may be given by Administration, STOMP Mentors, and/or Guidance.
*Working for your family or friends is not considered community service (this includes babysitting)
*Students may not earn community service hours during the school day
*All Seniors must have their Community Service hours completed by the end of Senior Final Exams.
*Students who transfer to LHS will be required to complete 5 hours per full semester of enrollment.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Recycling Center
Hours of Operation:
1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Phone:
(508) 892-3121 General Info & Volunteer and Youth Program
(508) 892-8164 Hazardous Waste
Address:
233 Mannville Street
Leicester, MA 01524
https://www.leicesterma.org/recycling-center (contact Ruth Kaminski)
GUIDANCE CORNER
JUNIORS
As part of the “No Child Left Behind Act” enacted in January 2002, school districts are required to provide the names, addresses, dates of birth, and telephone numbers of secondary school students to the United States military upon request for recruitment purposes.
If you DO NOT want your personal information released to recruiters, please sign and return this form to Ms. Morales in the guidance office by Monday, March 22nd, 2021.
Local Scholarship
Guidance Corner - Post-Secondary Planning
Grade 12
Keep up your grades - finish strong!
Finalize your post-secondary plan whether you're attending a 2 or 4-year school, enrolling in a vocational/technical school, or going off into the military.
Make sure to update your acceptances with Guidance and in student Naviance accounts. We want to continue with our "Wall of Acceptance".
Make sure to complete your FAFSA and utilize MEFA if you have any questions or concerns regarding the financial aid process.
Research and apply for scholarships - there is lots of scholarship information on our website.
Make a final decision and inform Guidance so we can track that information.
Grade 11
Cotter Simplified Test Prep is offering a FREE online workshop called "3 Simple SAT English Strategies" on Feb. 25. This will help support students as they prepare for the March exam. Students can sign up at 3SimpleSATStrategies.com for the 3-4 pm or the 5-6 pm workshop.
Do well in your classes.
Get involved in extracurricular activities/community service if you have not yet.
Register for SATs starting in March (we are not hosting the SATs at LHS) - you should have an account set up from last year.
Research schools to see if they require SAT/ACTs or are test-optional.
Check out MEFA for any financial aid questions or concerns paying for college.
Starting in February grade 11 students will start meeting with their counselor to individualize their plan and break down what is needed to meet their needs.
March Wellness Newsletter
Here is the March edition of We are Wellness!
It’s time to register for Kindergarten!!
It’s time to register for Kindergarten!!
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
News & Community Connections
New website helps families navigate the mental health system in Massachusetts
COVID-19 is putting incredible pressure on families. Many families are worried about their child’s mental health, but they aren’t sure where to turn or how to get started. HandholdMA.org, a new family-friendly website, can help. The website, created by a team of mental health and child development experts in partnership with parents who have “been there,” was designed for parents of school-aged children in Massachusetts. Handhold has three main sections:
Should I worry? Helps parents explore if their kid is just being a kid, or if their behavior is something to worry about. Parents can learn about signs to look for and get suggestions on what to do next.
What can I do? Tips, tools, and strategies that have worked for other families, sorted by topic, and picked by Handhold. These are things parents can learn about or do from home.
Who can help? Carefully selected community organizations and government resources to help families find the right mental health services.
FREE FOOD!
Leicester Public Library Offers Curbside Pickup
Did you know that the Leicester Public Library offers curbside pickup, loans out mobile WiFi hotspots, and offers mystery bags, kits, and take-and-make crafts? They’re pretty awesome -- check them out!
NO WIFI/INTERNET ACCESS ???
If you have any issues with your home WiFi/internet access, please let us know. Call our main office or email Mrs. Jerome. 508 892 7030 x0
Broken Chromebook??
During remote, please drop off at the main office.