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Good morning, folks - with a shortened day and snow on its way, the Weekly is going out a bit earlier than usual.

Although administrators visiting classrooms is standard procedure throughout the year, the pace has picked up a bit as we work to complete formal observations by the end of March. I always value the opportunity to stay for a full class and to witness the dynamic between teacher and students over an extended period of time. I’m glad to report that one takeaway in particular I have noticed is the widespread use of PBL (Project Based Learning) taking place throughout the high school. Although group work typically doesn’t take place for the full 50 minutes, gathering students together for an identified period of time to share ideas, problem solve, and challenge each other’s conclusions is a regular part of classroom instruction across departments. Data has indicated that employing PBL on a regular basis improves student learning and student outcomes. Supplementing PBL with teacher instruction and individualized work allows for classrooms to change the pace and keep students engaged. The plan is to continue to pursue evidenced practices around PBL and incorporate learning strategies to maximize the student experience.

I hope students and families have the chance to enjoy the upcoming break - it’s well deserved.

Good afternoon, folks - I want to take a moment to congratulate the Varsity and JV Boy’s basketball Teams, for their victories over Hanover last night in the Langdon F. Metcalf gym here at LHS. Hanover came into the game with an 11-3 record, so to have the success we had, meant a lot to our players, coaches and the students who attended - it was a good night of basketball for sure. Tonight, Lebanon Girls’ Basketball will be hosting Hanover so hopefully momentum is on our side - best of luck girls!

On other notes, the 3v3-March Madness, annual tournament is beginning to take shape and teams are being formed. Rotary speech contest winners have been identified, the Science Olympiad team is competing this weekend at Brown University, and one of our Alpine skiers was named as a top 10 participant in the state. So…there is a lot going on as usual and there’s even more to read about further on in the Weekly. Enjoy the sunshine coming our way and have a good weekend.

Check out the recent news from the Take Flight program in our February newsletter.

Good afternoon, folks - there is a lot in the Weekly so I’ll keep it short - congratulations to Will Healey on his 100th victory on the wrestling mat (see more below). His persistence and commitment to the wrestling program sets a great example for his teammates and his recognition is well-deserved.

Also a quick shout out to Ollie Hermanson, our February LHS Student-of-the-Month. Ollie’s good nature, patience, and attention to detail—combined with his genuine desire to help others—place him in rare company. The fact that he is so well-received by both his peers and the adults in the building is a testament to how much he is truly liked. Enjoy the weekend, everyone, and stay warm!

Good afternoon, folks - I want to thank Council for the effort made on their part to ease students and staff into 2nd Semester. The combination of hot chocolate and yoga, along with other wellness initiatives, helped smooth the transition into the second half of the year. Plans for the annual March Madness basketball 3 v 3 tournament are underway and teams are already beginning to form. With almost 300 students and staff expected to participate, it’s always a fun distraction as we leave winter behind and look forward to Spring.

Finally, just a quick reminder that registration season will begin in earnest in the next few weeks, so please encourage your student(s) to take a look at the Program of Studies and begin to develop a plan for next year. Ideally, they would seek some level of input from parents, and of course counselors will be weighing in with regard to the appropriateness of classes being selected, and making sure requirements are being met. Stay warm and enjoy your weekend.