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Good morning, all - looks like we’re getting the Weekly out early today! I do want to take a moment to let you know how pleased we were with how well the prom went. We had more students attend the event than we’ve had in years, the gym was full for the Grand March, and the students danced, ate, and had a good time without incident - all good! We appreciate any help you provided in imparting words of wisdom to help keep students safe.

Just an FYI that we plan to run a lockdown drill at some point next week. Today, students were introduced to lockdown procedures during their advisory period and told that the drill will be conducted in the immediate future, without giving them the precise time and date. Staff members have also been sent lockdown information for their review. Again, the plan is not to reveal the exact day and time so we can monitor our response to the lockdown drill when announced. I will use SchoolMessenger to communicate with you immediately before the drill begins, and I will reach out again when it concludes.

Looks like we have a nice weekend headed our way. I hope you have a chance to enjoy it with friends and family.

An update from the LHS Take Flight Hangar

Hi folks - a reminder to all that Prom is tomorrow evening at the Fireside Inn. I want to thank Ms. Teevens and Ms. Youngman, along with the Prom Committee, for all the planning, organizing, and hard work that allow events like this to take place for our students.

Starting with the Prom March at 5:30 and continuing with the dance that follows, there has been a long history of good decision-making and good fun associated with this annual event. Our students tend to step up at this time of year and conduct themselves in a way that allows the chaperoning adults to enjoy themselves as well, knowing that our students are safe.

From an administrative perspective, we want students to appreciate the night, have fun with their friends, and arrive home safely so we can see them on Monday.

Please check out the remainder of the Weekly - there are many photos of our students participating in a lot of good and interesting activities.

I want to begin by thanking the folks who came out last evening from Lebanon, Grantham, Plainfield, Cornish, and elsewhere for 8th Grade Parent Night. There were a lot of familiar faces, and the feedback that trickled in indicated that parents found the introductions and information useful and worthwhile. That’s always an important night for us, as it provides an opportunity for LHS to make a good first impression, allows parents to become familiar with the building, meet their student’s counselor, and hear from the administration about our expectations. It also offers us the chance to communicate our commitment to doing all that we can to ensure that the high school experience for incoming 9th graders is a good one.

Today was our annual staff vs. student basketball game, played during Advisory, as well as the senior cookout held out back near the baseball field. Students ate well, listened to music, played games, and generally enjoyed themselves and the nice weather, which was great to see.

I also want to thank our ELO Coordinator, Christian McDonald, for organizing area high school Rotary-sponsored Interact Clubs to gather in the LHS gym for a RISE Against Hunger event. Sixty-plus students worked in a team-like fashion to put together food packets for those in need. It was a great demonstration of collaborative volunteerism, all for a good cause.

Finally, a reminder that we’re looking forward to the prom next weekend, and hopefully some warm, sunny weather. It’s currently trending in that direction, and fingers crossed it will remain so. I hope you all have a chance to enjoy the weekend with friends and family.

Good afternoon, everyone - it was a good week at LHS. The nice weather has certainly helped, and now that the athletic schedule is up and running, spring is in full swing. Our all-school assembly (see more below) went well yesterday, and the longstanding LHS tradition of the Senior Tea, held annually at the Campbell-Carter Mansion, was well attended and enjoyed by all. With April break falling a week later than it has in the past, the run to graduation and the end of the school year will happen more quickly than ever. That being said, there is still a lot of school left after we return on the 27th, and I encourage students to use some portion of the time away to finish assignments, turn in work, and prepare for that important stretch that remains.

I also want to ask for the help of those parents who drop off their students in the morning. For years, we have monitored the traffic flow out front - primarily between 7:00 and 7:30 - and have witnessed a handful of accidents, near misses, and vehicles traveling too fast. We understand the hurried nature of getting to school on time, along with the many reasons people may be distracted or moving too quickly. If everyone could approach driving on school property at a slower, safer pace, we would greatly appreciate it. We have these conversations with students regularly, and any support we can get in that regard would go a long way. I hope students and families have a good weekend and a great break.

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