LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL
January 25th-29th
Day Rotation
Tuesday Day 1
Wednesday Day 1
Thursday Day 7
Friday Day 7
Quarter 2/Semester 1 ENDS January 22nd, 2021
January 25th (Monday) - Quarter 3/Semester 2 classes begin
January 29th (Friday) - Updated Grades will be open for viewing to parents and students
Renaissance STAR Testing
Class of 2021 Updates
Covid-19 Letter to Community
Athletics
Start Date and Fall "II" (Football)
The Fall Season II (Football) season s tentatively scheduled to begin 2/22/2021 subject to approval and adjustments made by the LPS School Committee, LPS Administration, The Leicester Board of Health, the State Football Committee, the Sports Medicine Committee, and the COVID-19 Task Force, all of whom could change what is outlined below. Adjustments will be made accordingly if required.
The 2020-21 Fall "II" Football season is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, February 22nd with a one-week non-contact period (no in-person activities).
On Monday, March 1st, in-person team activities and the typical 14-day Football pre-season can begin/
This pre-season will allow for six weeks of gameplay. The football scheduling committee will make every effort to schedule five games for each team. A week of flexibility may be beneficial as programs may encounter pauses due to COVID-19 or postponements due to weather and field conditions. (Weeks 4-9)
STUDENT FEATURE
Erin Arsenault recently received her Girl Scout Gold Award! She did this by completing a project in which she held instrument drives as well as raised funds to help sustain repairs for school-owned instruments.
"My gold award project was to create a musical instrument lending library for students in the Leicester Public Schools that can not afford to rent or buy an instrument. My inspiration for this project was my love of music. When coming up with ideas for my Award I knew that it had to be something that I loved. Throughout this entire project, I was able to grow my love for music and I hope to share that love with others." ~Erin
MCAS Grade 12 ELA and Mathematics Assessment
Parents, Guardians, and Students:
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) scheduled to be administered to students from January 14th through February 2nd, with makeup days scheduled for the 4th and 5th of February has been postponed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This test battery was to be completed by grade 12 students that have not yet earned their Competency Determination in English Language Arts or Mathematics. When more information regarding testing dates and exams is made known, it will be communicated to families.
Guidance Corner
SENIORS**
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, February 1, 2021.
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
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.
Virtual Meeting w/ Guidance on Jan. 27 at 12:45-1:30 (https://meet.google.com/buk-cabu-kpw)
Virtual Meeting for Parents on Feb.3 at 7 pm (https://meet.google.com/qau-qhhr-gnb)
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.
Wellness Newsletter
FREE FOOD!
Images below are live links.
Do you know someone interested in being a Substitute Teacher?
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
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.