Thunderbolt News
March 2024
3/1 & 3/2 Spring Musical: "Big Fish"
3/4 First Day of Spring Sports
3/6 Real Life Day: Juniors
3/13 10th Grade Career Fair at Gettysburg College
3/19 End of Marking Period
3/20 B Schedule: Clubs
3/21: SAT School Day (Students that are registered)
3/27 In-Service Day (Students Off)
3/28-4/2 Easter Break
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS💵
Please visit the link below to view some of the scholarships that we have so far for our seniors. Scholarships will be added regularly so please reference the list often! If your student needs assistance completing applications, or has questions, please have them request a non emergency visit with their Counselor.
NCAA ELIGIBILITY
Interested in playing D1 or D2 college sports? Click the link below to view a handout regarding NCAA Eligibility https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZ1HmjqgXx8ofPQ4vR0UPeZDCg1s9eVi/view
SPRING MUSICAL: BIG FISH
LHS Theatre presents, Big Fish!
Friday March 1st and
Saturday March 2nd
7:30PM LHS Auditorium
Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Tickets are available online at the link below. Online tickets are preferred. Cash tickets will be available at the door for an increased price.
LHS MiniTHON💛
MiniTHON is hosting their annual fundraising celebration from Friday, March 22nd at 6PM to Saturday, March 23th at 6AM. MiniTHON is an independent fundraising event benefiting Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital. For The Kids! Please consider donating to the event or to a specific student at REGISTER OR DONATE HERE
SPRING FORWARD! DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME🌞
March 10th we "spring" our clocks forward 1 hour! Daylight Saving Time officially begins 2:00AM on Sunday March 10, 2024.
SPRING SPORTS
Spring sports season officially begins on March 4th. Reminder athletes will not be permitted to practice unless all documentation is turned into the Athletic Trainer.
Athletic Forms Information
Spring Sports Schedule
SAT SCHOOL DAY
Students that opted into taking the SAT on March 21st at LHS will need to report to the school at regular time (7:35am). The exam will be given throughout the school day. If the exam overlaps with your student's lunch period, the Counseling Office will make arrangements for them to have lunch during a different period. Also, if your student is involved with an alternative program (for example Tech Prep), they will be excused from their program for that day. Missed work for ALL students will be expected to be completed in a timely manner.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR APPOINTMENT REQUEST FORM 📅
We are headed into a busy time of year in the counseling office and want to make sure we can connect with each and every one of our students!
If your student would like to schedule a NON-EMERGENCY appointment with their school counselor CLICK HERE!
Please note, the Google Form is only for student appointments.
COURSE SCHEDULING FOR 2024-2025
Students have submitted their course requests for the 2024-2025 school year. Teachers and counselors worked with students to recommend courses that align with their academic progress as well as their post-secondary plans. Throughout the months of March-May, the administration and counselors will work on developing a schedule for every student. Please keep in mind that not all requests can be granted, but we diligently work to provide every student with the best possible schedule. Please reach out to your child’s assigned counselor if you have specific questions regarding scheduling for next year.
GRADUATION PLANS🎓
LHS would love to know what seniors are planning once they've graduated! Please have your senior complete this FORM. This is for ALL senior students. College-bound, technical school, work-force, etc. If you are unsure, DON'T STRESS! The form is not due until April and even then, if you don't know, it's okay! Our counselors are always available to help guide you towards a successful path and future.🎓
OUTSTANDING STAFF⭐
It's that time of year again to nominate one or more of our fantastic LASD staff members for their outstanding impact they've had on your student or family. Nominations will be accepted through May 10th. Nominate here now!🏆
NO SCHOOL: EASTER BREAK
3/27: In Service Day (Teachers) Students Off
3/28: No School
3/29: No School
4/1: No School
4/2: No School
School returns on 4/3
MURAL BY THE NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY: CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY
We are excited to share that the National Art Honor Society has painted a beautiful mural on the temporary construction wall on the 2nd floor of the high school. Inspired by the famous artist Keith Haring, the students created this mural to celebrate individual interests and creativity. Thank you NAHS officers, Emma Clements and Kylee Richards for leading this project. Be sure to check it out next time you're at the school!
FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE 👩⚕️
With spring right around the corner and the end of the school year fast approaching please remember to make sure that students are dressing appropriately for the weather as the weather changes quickly.
Just some reminders:
If your student is sick please keep them home. According to our school guidelines, your student should be fever free for 24 hours (that is without any medications), before returning to school. Also, according to the school guidelines, the student should be free from vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours (without the use of medication), before returning to school.
The nurse’s office does not have allergy medicine for students, if your child needs allergy medicine please have them take it before coming to school. The nurse’s office also does not have any cold medicine. If your child is in need of cold medicine please be sure that they are taking a 6 -12 hours medicine before coming to school so that it will get them through the school day.
All 11th graders are required by Pennsylvania school health law to have a physical to enter the eleventh grade. If you have not already done so please turn in all completed physical forms as well as update immunization records to the school nurse.
If you have a current 11th grade student please check with their physician to see if they are in need of the second MCV shot. All current 11th grade students will need to have this immunization to start the 2023-2024 school year. If they do not have the immunization please contact their physician to schedule an appointment to get this immunization as soon as possible.
All current 10th graders are required to have a physical for 11th grade. Please schedule an appointment for your 10th grade student to receive their physical for 11th grade.
Be sure that your students are eating breakfast so that they are fueled to start the day. Breakfast is available for free in the cafeteria every morning before school starts for the students convenience.
The best way to keep your students healthy is to remind them to wash their hands with soap and water, use hand sanitizer whenever they enter the classroom or cafeteria, and to also try to avoid individuals that are sick.
HEALTH ROOM REMINDERS
FEVER
Your child must be fever free for 24 hrs before going to school. This is without the use of medication. As a reminder the health room will be sending students home if they have a fever of 100 or higher.
VOMITING/DIARRHEA
Your child must be free from vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hrs before going to school. This is without medication. As a reminder the health room will be sending students home if they are vomiting or having diarrhea.
STREP THROAT
Your child may return to school after fever free for 24 hour and on antibiotic treatment
PINK EYE/CONJUNCTIVITIS
You will need to see a physician and follow the recommendation of the physician
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RINGWORM
Your child may return to school after proper treatment has been started, the area is covered and with physician recommendation.
IMPETIGO
Your child must be on antibiotics for 24hrs before they go to school.
****ALSO- The school does not supply allergy or cold medication. Please have your child medicated before they arrive at school if they have mild symptoms.
PUPIL SERVICES INFORMATION
The Office of Pupil Services covers a broad spectrum of services to meet the needs of students across the district. We are committed to assistant staff and parents obtain needed services in order to best support our students.
Use the link to find out more information: Pupil Services
NEW STAFF MEMBERS AT LHS
Michelle Rodriguez: Learning Support Teacher
Cassandra Horn: Art Teacher
Lakota Comeau: Long Term Substitute Counselor
Melanie Meakin: Counseling Office Administrative Assistant
FFA CALF PROJECT🐮
Our FFA students welcomed two calves to the AG shop in January! Meet "Buster Brown" (Jersey bull calf) and "Tank" (Holstein bull calf). Students are responsible for actively taking part in raising the calves by feeding, watering, weighing them and much more! The calf project provides a hands on experience with livestock and is popular with students and staff alike. Some of our FFA Students and calves were even featured on a Wake Up Call with WGAL 8. See video HERE.
SAVE THE DATE:🗓️
5/22: Academic Awards Night
5/31: Last Day of School (ACT 80 Day)
Graduation