Longleaf School of the Arts

I wish there were more people on earth who could say how grateful they are to wake up every morning to go to a place where there is LOVE, PRIDE, and APPRECIATION shared amongst everyone. I have the honor of leading a school community that is unlike any other. What we - LSA staff, students, and parents - have built together surpasses what any great school enviroment could ever offer.

Our staff TRULY love our students. Our students show pride in their school by respecting our staff and each other. Our parents and board of directors are supportive and appreciative of the work we do each day! Yet, there is so much more we have planned to offer!

This week was incredible . . . Thank you for the encouraging messages, food, flowers, hugs, and gifts! Most of all . . . thank you all for allowing me to serve as the Head of School at Longleaf School of the Arts! I sincerely LOVE each and every one of you!

A heartfelt "Thank You" to my two amazing Assistant Heads for School for taking the lead on Friday!

Longleaf School of the Arts Staff went off-site to participate in professional development at the NC Museum of Art! They continue to be involved in learning more and more each year! The sessions on Friday were conducted by NC Autism Society and the staff at the NC Museum of Art.

Please join our Vocal Music Department as they present their Spring 2023 Concert: Saturday May 13th, 7pm, LSA Blackbox Theatre (doors open at 6:30pm). Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children and can be purchased at this link: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/longleaftheatre/buy-tix

Please join our Instrumental Music Department as they present their Spring 2023 Concert: Celestial! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children and can be purchased at this link: https://search.seatyourself.biz/webstore/accounts/longleaftheatre/buy-tix

When half of the comics class is taking their APUSH exam, we COLLABORATE! Learning is fun at LSA!

Original clay Daisy jewel box - Natalie Batchelor, grade 11 (Arts integration Project using The Great Gatsby)

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PTSA will host a college panel for LSA students and families!

We will have some recent LSA graduates and parents of these graduates available to answer any questions you may have about what to expect and how to prepare for college during your senior year.

We will also have a brief time for voting on our new PTSA board.

If you know anyone that would like to be on the panel, please use this Google form.

Here is a new quick and easy way to notify the school of absences! Thank you Mrs. Benjamin for creating the form below! Instead of emailing office@longleafschool.com, please submit your information using the Google form. It is also available in the "Quick Links" section of our school website!

Google Form Absence Note

Hello LSA Juniors and Seniors! You all are invited to prom 2023! The theme this year is The Golden Age Of Hollywood, so come dressed in your best red carpet attire! The event will be hosted on Saturday, May 27th, at A Step To Gold Ballroom. Doors will open for guests starting at 6:00 PM, and the event will end at 10:00 PM. Since this is a school event, students are expected to dress appropriately. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. However, full meals will NOT be served, so please prepare accordingly. In order to attend, you must have purchased a ticket in advance. A single ticket will cost $50, while two tickets with the couples discount will be $90 total ($45 each). Also, LSA Juniors and Seniors are allowed to bring one date/plus one as long as they are between the ages of 16-20. We hope you all can attend and have a great time!

Tickets are available for purchase! https://2023-prom-ticket-sales.cheddarup.com

It's never too late to give! The Cheddar Up link will remain live until the end of the year!

https://2022-2023-annual-fund-fundraiser.cheddarup.com

This year, we were able to meet approximately 65% of our goal, including the Amazon purchases! Thank you for being a part of our journey towards EXCELLENCE!

Kind regards,

Johneka Williams
Head Of School
Longleaf School of the Arts

5/8 through 5/12 - AP Exams

5/8 through 5/12 - Teacher Appreciation Week

5/10 - National School Nurse's Day

5/27 - Prom

We would like to thank everyone who is a part of our school community, the News and Observer, and the great city of Raleigh, NC, for this magnificent honor of being named the BEST Charter School and BEST High School! Through all of our ups and downs, we stand together as a strong school community that will continue to thrive and work together to deliver an unmatched educational experience for our students! Special thank yous go to our Board of Directors, Teachers, Staff, and Outstanding LSA Families! Students this is all for YOU! Congratulations LSA Community! Your are truly the absolute BEST!