Congratulations to all of our students for persevering through the first semester. We have had much to recognize among our students and staff alike! With the second semester underway, we encourage students to keep moving forward and do as well as possible in the classroom and in the activities in which they take part. We encourage you to read about this last month’s happenings, and we wish you a fabulous February.

Sincerely,

Dr. Matthew Reitz, Principal

Loyalsock Township High School

Mr. Jamie Yonkin, Assistant Principal

Loyalsock Township High School

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2/8 - Report Cards Posted

2/8 - School Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM

2/10 - Early Dismissal @ 12:25 PM

2/10 - Honor Roll Posted

2/17 - Snow Make-up Day - School is in Session

2/18 - Winter Formal 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

2/20 - Snow Make-up Day - School is in Session

Brooke Katherine McNutt is Loyalsock Township High School’s January Student of the Month. Nominated by the Technology department, Brooke is the daughter of Renee and Mike McNutt. She is a consistent recipient of the honor and high honor roll, and Brooke maintains a 4.0 GPA. She has played girls’ soccer during her freshman and sophomore year, and also is president of the Art Club as well as being active in Key Club, Eco-Act, and Interact Club. Her hobbies include creating art, listening to music, driving around with her friends, hanging out with her cat, and going to concerts, while also finding time to volunteer with food drives. Brooke’s post-secondary plan is to attend Penn State, University Park and purse a degree in architectural engineering.

Please join us in congratulating Emma Strickland who was chosen as this year's Outstanding Student of the Year for LTHS. Emma will be celebrated on March 2, 2023 at the upcoming Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Education Celebration. She will be competing for the Lycoming County Outstanding Student of the Year!

Be sure to congratulate Emma when you see her!

Congratulations to the following Loyalsock students who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society this year! The ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 25th at the Hughesville High School auditorium.

Alexia Anthony

Natalie Bower

Kameryn Cornish

Bryan Hagemeyer

National School Counseling Week 2023 is February 6 - 10. This week is celebrated to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within our school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success. Happy NSCW to our counseling team!

8020 DRIVER EDUCATION: Combination of 30 hours of theory in the classroom & 6 hours of in car over the road practice driving with instructor and the option of taking the PA junior driver’s license test.

Day(s): HYBRID: Classroom/Virtual learning would be 5 days of 6 hours per day. Over the road training would take place throughout the summer, as well as school year based on student and instructor availability.

Objectives: To provide students with the basic knowledge, skills and understanding of situational (offensive and defensive) driving and lifelong driving.

Description: The course is offered to all grades 9-12. Students will be shown and will practice the I.P.D.E system of driving. Students will learn to Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute situations involving driving to enable efficient driving habits and awareness. The use of videos, text books, manuals, guest speakers, online authorities, distraction hikes or observations and other medians will be used.

Click here for more details and registration information.

If you are considering or planning to enroll in college after graduation, the spring of your junior year is typically the first time many students will take the SAT. Loyalsock Township High School currently intends to offer the March 11, May 6, and June 3 SAT administrations. In order to sign up for one or more of these testing dates, you must sign in on College Board's website (www.collegeboard.org) and follow the registration steps. You cannot sign up in the Counseling Office. Registration can only be completed through your account on the College Board website. If you do not have a College Board account, you will need to create one.

The registration deadlines are a month in advance (February 10 for the March SAT, April 7 for the May SAT, May 4 for the June SAT). With that said, due to the volume of local students who will likely register for one of these exams, it is possible that registration for these testing dates will close prior to their scheduled deadlines. It is highly encouraged that if you plan to take the SAT, you sign up well in advance.

Seniors should monitor the LTHS scholarship page and apply for any opportunities that they are eligible for on this list. More scholarship opportunities will continue to be added throughout the school year. You can click here to find the full list.

The Winter Formal will be held on Saturday, February 18th from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM in the HS Cafeteria. Tickets will be on sale during lunch starting Thursday, February 9th - Thursday, February 16th for $10. If purchased after Thursday, 2/16 the price of the ticket will be $20.

Students may bring guests from other schools, but they must provide a completed and signed Dance Request form to the HS Office by Thursday, February 16th. Dance Request forms can be picked up in the HS office.

• Vanessa Creveling
• Colby Bower
• Caroline Campana
• Kendall Eichensehr
• Scarlet O'Brien
• Zowie Rinehart
• Tiffany Zapata

• Natayah Abdul-Hakim
• Natalie Bognaski
• Elle Campana
• Hykina Cominskie
• Brooke McNutt
• Carla Thibaud
• Alexis Whitehead

• Cy Cavanaugh
• Dominic Cellini
• Ian Haines
• Nick Laubach
• Cassidy Lutz
• Lucas Pearson
• Jett Pulizzi

Art Club is hosting its first student Art Exhibit entitled , "Roots: Each Of Us Has Roots". LTHS students will have the chance to create original pieces of Artwork that centers around the concept of heritage. Our hope is that student art work will celebrate the diversity of our students and embrace their heritage through creativity and self-expression. Details sent in email to all students. Additional questions, please contact Mrs. Dincher. Submissions due February 17th.

Students start off the semester putting their understanding of self-expression and rules of Art to the test. For this project, students had to rely on the process of Art and then go with the flow, as a result, they created beautiful pour paintings.

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Tickets will go on sale February 17- links can be found on the District website or by calling x1209

Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team for securing the HAC-III Championship on Friday evening by defeating Southern Columbia on the road. This is the seventh straight league title for the Lancers Boys Basketball Team.

Click here to read more from the Sun Gazette article.

Congratulations to Jaylen Andrews and Davion Hill for being selected to the Super 16 Dream Team.

Click here to watch the Running Back Showcase.

Click here to watch the Wide Receiver Showcase.

We encourage all Winter sports athletes to reach out to your head coaches for information leading in to next season, open gyms, etc. Coach contact information is below:

Boys Basketball - Ron Insinger - rinsinger@loyalsocklancers.org

Girls Basketball - Curtis Jacobson - cjacobson@loyalsocklancers.org

Wrestling - Ben Hepburn - benjaminhepburn692@gmail.com

Please be sure to check out the Lancers Athletics calendar for upcoming events!

Any students planning to play a spring sport should log in to their big teams account and complete the online registration. Please click here to log in. Just a reminder, student accounts have already been created for every student. You can log in to your account using your school email and the password "bigteams". If you have any trouble logging in, please contact Mrs. Butters in the HS Office at 570-326-3581 ext. 1300.

For any students who require a sports physical they will be held on Thursday, February 16th starting at 3:00 PM. Please stop in or call the HS office to reserve your spot.

Any students who have participated in a sport this year, will need to log in and sign their Section 8 – Physical Re-Certification forms.

Students will not be permitted to participate in any practices until their registrations are complete.

Signups for the upcoming track season will occur during Lancer Period in the auditorium on 2/8 & 2/9. Girls signups will be on Wednesday 2/8 and boys will be Thursday 2/9.

The first day of practice will be Monday, March 6th. Make sure you join the team band for more details. Finally, make sure to complete any necessary paperwork in Bigteams and, if needed, schedule a physical with either the school or doctor.

Applicant should have experience participating in or coaching track – jumping events at the secondary or collegiate level. Good communication and time management skills are necessary.

All mandated clearances, physical, and TB test results are required prior to employment.

EOE

Posting will remain open until position is filled.

Click here to apply.

Please be sure to check out the LTSD Athletics Website for all your sports information needs, like schedules, rosters, registration and other important information.

Did you know that if you sign up for a Fan Account, you can sign up to get important notifications for game changes, including time, date and facilities updates sent directly to your email, cell or both. You can also download your favorite team calendars and import them in to your personal calendars, so that you never miss another event (these calendars update automatically when schedule changes occur).

You can click here for instructions on how to set up your Fan Account and start getting alerts and notifications today!

General Athletic Questions can be sent to:

Athletic Director – Ben Lorson blorson@loyalsocklancers.org

Athletic Secretary – Shannon Butters sbutters@loyalsocklancers.org

Please click here for transportation routes this upcoming school year! Contact Mr. Bower, LTSD transportation director, with any questions or visit the website for more information.

Are you a future teacher? If so, Loyalsock Township School District can use you NOW! Through Act 86, you are eligible to substitute teach if you have at least 60 credits.

Find out more by calling 570-323-8561 *1088

To apply for as a Substitute for any of the following positions:

Paraprofessional, Secretary, Food Service Worker, Bus Driver, Van Driver, Traffic Control/Crossing Guard, Custodian/Maintenance

Complete the application and upload the following information in order to be considered as a substitute:

• PA Criminal Background Check (date is within last 60 months)
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Certification (within last 60 months)
• Federal Criminal Background Check (Fingerprinting) (within last 60 months) (Service code: 1KG6XN)
• School Personnel Health Record Form
• T.B. Test Results (within last three months)

Click here to apply.

Seeking an energetic, self-motivated, people-oriented individuals with a desire to work with the district’s custodial department. The applicants must be able to follow both written and verbal directions and must interact effectively with students, staff, and community members. The primary responsibilities include general knowledge of all custodial duties, general building duties and operation of motor vehicles as needed. Additional duties may include grounds keeping, including mowing/trimming grass, preparation of athletic fields, and operation of snow blowers.

This individual shall continually strive toward a relationship with District staff and community that is conducive to the effective implementation of all programs and services. EOE.

All mandated clearances, physical, and TB test results are required prior to employment.

Click here to apply.

School Bus/Van Drivers

(AM and/or PM runs)

Applicants must possess or be willing to acquire Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with S Endorsement.

Rates:

$27 per hour

Extra-curricular/van runs hourly rate $12.25.

All mandated clearances, physical, and TB test results are required prior to employment.

EOE

Click here to apply.

Rate of Pay is based on experience

Shifts available are:

7:00 am – 12:30 pm

9:00 am – 2:15 pm

10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Experience preferred, but we are willing to train individuals who have a passion for working
with students and promoting a healthy school food environment.

Excellent customer service skills required.

Physical requirements may include standing for long periods of time; pushing,
pulling and lifting up to and in excess of 40 pounds.

All mandated clearances, TB test results and physical are required prior to employment.

The position(s) will remain open until filled.

EOE

Click here to apply.

Candidates must be Act 120 certified or a graduate of The Pennsylvania State Police Academy. Successful applicants will provide law enforcement to district schools, protecting employees, students and property in order to create a safe and healthy learning environment.

All mandated clearances, physical, and current TB test results are required prior to employment.

EOE

Click here to apply.

Position will remain open until filled.

Applicants will provide safety for sporting and special events.

All mandated clearances, TB test results and physical are required upon employment.

Apply online at:

EOE

Position will remain open until filled.

Click here to apply.

Do you have the LTSD School App? It's a great tool to help you keep up to date with everything happening in the LTSD. Just visit the App store, search Loyalsock, download and then in settings, add the schools you want to follow. You can also copy things from the calendar onto your own personal Google Calendar, as well!

Please watch the video below to learn how to create an account. Once you have created an account, you can watch other videos that explain how to do everything you need!

Please contact our technology team if you have questions or need assistance, particularly with accessing the parent portal.

The learning support system is available for parents and students and can be contacted through one of the following methods:

🌐 Submit a Technology Helpdesk Ticket

📧 Send an Email to egee@loyalsocklancers.org

☎️ Phone 570-323-9439 x1217 and leave a message

*Please NOTE this is for parents and student support only.

Staff should continue to use the staff portal for support.

1. Student/parent downloads work permit application from LTSD website: Application for Work Permit download
2. Parent completes application and signs electronically
3. Student/parent emails application as an attachment to: workingpapers@loyalsocklancers.org
4. Once received, the student will be contacted and instructed to come into the office to complete the working permit (parent does not need to be present unless online application could not be filled out and submitted electronically).

Click here for a printable version of the 2022-2023 LTSD School Calendar.

Click here for a printable version of the 2023-2024 LTSD School Calendar.

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While empowering students to uncover their true passion, Loyalsock Township High School prepares, engages, and inspires all students to seek academic and personal excellence.

Email: mreitz@loyalsocklancers.org
Website: www.loyalsocklancers.org
Location: 1801 Loyalsock Drive, Williamsport, PA, USA
Phone: (570) 326-3581
Facebook: facebook.com/ltmsprincipal
Twitter: @lths_principals