Lancaster High School

Attention Senior Families...If your Senior has not purchase their Cap and Gown for Graduation, they can order them during lunch blocks this Thursday, November 21st.

See the attached information about a Youth Tour of Washington D.C.

Attention Sophomores and Juniors...

Congratulations to sophomore Precious Gibson and senior Christian Hudnall for winning the October Outstanding Attendance gift card drawing. The $20 Gift Cards this month were to Dominos and Northern Neck Popcorn Bag. 246 LHS students (62%) had perfect attendance or missed only one day in the month of October. Keep up the excellent work students. We appreciate your efforts and they do not go unnoticed.

This past Saturday, 8th graders Milleen Harris, Zeric (Ziggy) Jones, Jacour Mullings, and Mr. Suszek packed 100 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Historic White Marsh Church in Lancaster.The students meticulously packed each shoebox and showed incredible selflessness to give up their Saturday morning to help others in need. Special thanks to the church congregation for hosting and supplying so many wonderful gifts for children all around the globe. If you know of any local volunteering opportunities, please reach out to school counselor Joshua Suszek at jsuszek@lcs.k12.va.us

This October, Mrs. Wilkins was honored for 20 years of service as a Career & Technical Education teacher at the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (VACTEA) conference in Harrisonburg, Virginia. VACTEA is a professional organization that promotes and supports career and technical education in Virginia and provides training and support to the members. When you see Mrs. Wilkins, thank her for her years of service to our students and community with career and technical education in Lancaster County Public Schools.

Yesterday, we recognized the outstanding academic achievements of our students by hosting an Honor Roll lunch outside. The students enjoyed some sunshine, music, outdoor activities such as kickball, football, volleyball, and made some art masterpieces using sidewalk chalk. In total, 172 students in grades 8-12 had a 3.0 GPA or higher. Keep up the excellent work in and out of the classroom!

Virginia College Application Week happenings at LHS October 21st - 25th!!!

LCPS is offering several 'free to our families' resources this year through Parent Guidance. Included with your child's report card (October 18) is a copy of the October and November evening virtual sessions and if you visit our website, you can click on 'Parent Guidance' and access free one on one coaching and free online courses that cover so many important topics for all parents. We hope you will check them out.

Attention LHS Students tomorrow is Make-Up Picture Day!!!

Reminder... Monday, October 14th is a holiday and Tuesday, October 15th is a staff workday. Please see attached letter from Principal Myers.

There will be no school for staff and students on Monday, October 14th. On Tuesday, October 15th, staff will have a workday/training day, so students will also not have school on that day.

Please see the following message from Jessica Davis. https://5il.co/2y2cx

LHS parents... Are you interested?

Make-Up Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 10th.

Order your yearbook now! After October 1st the cost will be $45.

Mr. Myers recently had the opportunity to sit down with four outstanding Air Force JROTC student leaders. Cadets LaShawnda Laws, Ashton Molineaux, Salina Carter, and Liam Harding. Cadet Major Lashawnda Laws leads the LHS Air Force JROTC unit as this year's Squadron Commander. Cadet 1st Lieutenant, Ashton Molineaux, is the Logistics Department Head ensuring all cadets have been issued a uniform and that it fits correctly. In a "cadet led, cadet run" program these are the top two cadets who make it happen. Last year, the Air Force JROTC program at Lancaster had a total of 37 cadets. This school year, the unit has a total of 70 cadets. It also has more female cadets, 39, than were in the entire unit last year. Both Cadets Laws and Molineaux stated their favorite event was the Memorial Bataan Death March. This occurred at Beaver Dam in Gloucester, Virginia. Despite constant rain and flooded trails, the cadets completed the 14-mile march in 6 1/2 hours. LaShawnda stated it was tough but brought the group together as a team to get through the experience. Cadets Carter and Harding said their favorite activity has been the Mountaineer Cadet Officer Leadership School (MCOLS) which occurred for a week in June 2024. Cadet Liam Harding said MCOLS took him out of his comfort zone while teaching him valuable leadership skills. Cadet Salina Carter stated, "everything about MCOLS was perfect." All four cadets vocalized an appreciation for the Air Force JROTC adult leadership, Lt. Colonel McManus and Master Sergeant Randall. Ashton Molineaux stated, "both men have had a tremendous positive impact on him as they both have taught him the benefits of leading a life dedicated to service in the name of country." Lashawnda Laws stated, "They (Lt. Colonel McManus and Master Sergeant Randall) push us and challenge us to reach our potential."

Please read the letter from Superintendent Jessica Davis about an incident at the LHS football game last night. https://5il.co/2x8of

Congratulations to our August Attendance Drawing Winners! Attendance does matter, so please make sure that your student is present every day. There will be another drawing for students that are present each day in September.

A reminder that Tuesday, September 17th, is Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be a 12:30 dismissal for students and conferences are from 2-6 pm.