The Parent Connection
A monthly newsletter from LPSD

THINGS TO KNOW
Lonoke Reads 2023
Our second annual Lonoke Reads event begins March 9!
This year, we are reading Frindle by Andrew Clements. Learn more about the Lonoke Reads program on our website: https://bit.ly/LonokeReads2023
Job Fair at LHS
Blood Drive at LHS
Students may donate blood if they are 16 or older. If a student is 16, they need to print the permission slip and have their parents sign. DOWNLOAD PERMISSION SLIP
Spring Break
Please don't come to school March 20-24. We won't be here... and students shouldn't be either. Enjoy the break!
2023-2024 SY Calendar Approved
The 2023-2024 School Year Calendar was approved by the School Board at the regular February meeting. You can download a PDF copy on our website: https://bit.ly/2324SYCalendar
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Yearbook Submitted for Publication
YAY!! 🎉🎉 The LHS Yearbook Staff submitted the final pages of the 2022-2023 yearbook for publication! The next time they see their designs, they'll be in the finished book. If you haven't ordered a yearbook, you can still purchase one for $55 from Jenna Brush at jenna.brush@lonokeschools.org.
LHS EAST Student Named Competition Finalist
Congratulations to Cheney Dorsey!! 🎉 She is the first LHS EAST student ever to be a finalist for an EAST Conference Award. The competition she entered is called "Hello, My Name is..."
LMS & LHS EAST students will be at the EAST Conference in Hot Springs March 13-17. We can't wait to see if Cheney wins!!
Raegan Ellen Named Southeast Region High School Counselor of the Year
LHS Band Students Make All State
LHS students Bryce Cummings and Mary Best were selected to participate in the 2022-2023 Arkansas All State Band. They traveled to Hot Springs for rehearsals February 15-18 with other students from around the state. This is the first time TWO participants from Lonoke were selected in the same year. We're proud of our Jackrabbit Band! 🎉