Leicester High School
August 14th, 2022
Dates to Remember
Aug. 18th - 4:45 PM in the LMS (former high school) Auditorium - New Student Orientation
An opportunity for all incoming 9th graders and new-to-LHS students to get to know your new school
Aug. 18th - 6 PM in the LMS (former high school) Auditorium - Fall Athletic Meeting
This meeting is required for all athletes who are playing a fall sport.
Aug. 25th - 6 PM in the LHS (former Becker College) Cafeteria - LHS Open House
This is an opportunity for all students and families to visit the new LHS
Aug. 25th - 7 PM in the LHS (former Becker College) Cafeteria - Internship/Externship Meeting
August 31st - First Day of School 22-23
Revised Calendar and Meals
Governor Baker signed into law a one-year extension of School Meals for All for the 2022-2023 school year. Therefore, meals will be free for all students in the Commonwealth for the upcoming school year. Our new Food Service Director, Barry Sbordy, starts on 8/15/22, and more information will follow.
Attached is the revised 2022/2023 LPS school calendar. The link below will also bring you to the revised calendar.
Announcements
Employment Opportunities
- Special Education Teacher
- Paraprofessionals (student-specific and instructional aides)
Please see the Superintendent's announcement on Facebook or search for positions using www.schoolspring.com.
Before Your Student Arrives!
As we begin a new year, please ensure that you have paid the following fees before your student arrives at school on August 31:
- Chromebook Insurance Fee
- Class Dues
- Athletic Registration + Fees (if applicable to your student)
Summer Hours
Chromebooks
Chromebook Pickup Days for New Students
We will have several Chromebook pickup options for new LHS students. Chromebook pickup will take place at the "new" Leicester Middle School (174 Paxton Street) on the following dates:
- Thursday, August 18th from 10:00 - 3:00
- Thursday, August 18th from 5:00 - 7:00
- Thursday, August 25th from 10:00 - 3:00
Summer Reading
Summer Reading (English Language Arts)
Meeting Updates
School Committee 8/9/2022
- The school committee approved the high school student handbook as presented.
- The school committee voted to open school choice for selected grades.
- The school committee began discussions regarding facility use and fees for such use.
- The school committee began discussions regarding a Leicester Public Schools faculty and staff handbook.
4/13/22 School Council
- Members discussed student behavior issues, particularly vaping and student physical altercations.
- Members discussed the Leicester High School Improvement Plan for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Members discussed the possible reduction of the Leicester Public Schools' budget by 1.3 million dollars.
Athletics
Mandatory Fall Athletic Meeting
The Fall Athletic Registration meeting will take place on Thursday, August 18 at 6:00 in the "New" Leicester Middle School Fine Arts Center (174 Paxton Street). This is a mandatory meeting for all athletes; if you are unable to attend in person, the parent/guardian and player must view the PowerPoint that will be posted by Ms. Reynolds on Friday, August 19th. The final page must be printed, signed by all parties, and returned to Mrs. Reynolds before the student-athlete will be able to participate.
Fall Athletic Registration
Mr. Ted Zawada - Principal
Email: zawadat@lpsma.net
Website: http://lhs.leicester.k12.ma.us/
Location: 964 Main Street, Leicester, MA, USA
Phone: 508-892-7030
Twitter: @LHSZAWADA
Mrs. Beth Johnson - Assistant Principal
Email: johnsonb@lpsma.net
Website: http://lhs.leicester.k12.ma.us/
Location: 964 Main Street, Leicester, MA, USA
Phone: 508-892-7030
Twitter: @LHSMrsJohnson