Laker Weekly

We are thankful to Dr. Crawford for his many years of incredible service to the Laker Community, he is now the Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction at Lakeridge High School. Additionally, we are grateful to Mr. Rosenau and the years he served here at LOHS, he is now the Principal at Estacada High School. We wish both the best in their new roles.

We are delighted to introduce our new Assistant Principals, Aaron Hollingshead and Jason Hohnbaum. With their extensive experience in education and dedication to student success, they bring a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to our school community. We are confident that both Aaron and Jason will make a positive impact and contribute to our ongoing pursuit of excellence.

A little more about our new Assistant Principals:

Aaron Hollingshead is a native Oregonian who attended Willamette University where he ran track and cross country. He comes to us from La Salle Prep in Milwaukie where he was the Vice Principal for Student Life. Aaron has a six and a seven-year-old attending Palisades and Hallinan respectively, and cites the many positive experiences they have had as one reason he is excited to be joining Lake Oswego High School.

Prior to his time at La Salle, Aaron spent 12 years working as a School Counselor, IB Coordinator, and AP Coordinator at international schools in Doha, Barcelona, and Hong Kong. In his free time, he does trail running and dabbles in real estate investing. Aaron states that he is "looking forward to making connections with students and supporting teachers".

Jason Hohnbaum has been in education for 19 years. He spent the first 12 years of his career at Stayton Middle School teaching 6th and 7th-grade history. He then spent three years as a technology coach for the Beaverton School District. These past four years he has been an administrator for the Sheridan School District. For two years, he was assistant principal at Faulconer-Chapman K-8 School before becoming Sheridan High School Principal.

Jason grew up in Sherwood where he married his high school sweetheart Patty. They live in Tigard with their three children, Lauren, Emma, and Mason.

Please help me give a warm Laker welcome to both Aaron and Jason!

Tuesday, September 5th - 9th grade ONLY, 8:25 - 3:30

10th - 12th grade NEW to Lake Oswego High School, 1:30 - 3:30

Wednesday, September 6th - All Students First Day of School, 8:25 - 3:30

Wednesday, September 27th - Back To School Night, 6:00 - 8:30

Seniors: 8/23 - 9:00-11:00

Juniors: 8/23 - 1:00 - 3:00

Sophomores: 8/24 - 9:00 - 11:00

Freshmen: 8/24 - 1:00 - 3:00

Make-up: 8/31 - 9:00 - 11:00

Smart Start: 8/31 - 12:30 - 2:30 (for students with an IEP or 504)

During the designated student check-in period, students will have the opportunity to complete several important tasks. They will have their school picture taken for the yearbook and their student ID card. Additionally, they can visit the bookkeeper stations to settle any applicable fees, receive locker information, and stop by the library to check out their textbooks. This event also provides a chance to reunite with friends and classmates, setting a positive tone for the upcoming school year!

Smart Start is an opportunity specifically for our students with 504s and IEPs, and their parents and guardians, to make introductions and connect with their teachers and to feel prepared and welcomed for the start of school. Smart Start is in person on Thursday, Aug. 31, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Teachers will be familiar with your student’s plan and accommodations. To help get to know your students, please complete the attached one-page profile or create one on your own ahead of time, and give it to the teacher at the Smart Start introduction.

Also, to assist in your family’s preparation for the new school year use the Smart Start checklist for parents and guardians of students with 504s and IEPs.

See you on August 31!

At Check-In Days our 12th grade students who have paid for parking will be able to pick up their parking pass. We will hold 12th-grade parking spots until Thursday, September 7th. Any open spots after 12:00 p.m. on the 7th will be re-assigned to 11th graders who have completed the Google Form, see below. You do not need to complete an additional form if you completed one at the end of last school year. Juniors will be notified on Friday, September 8th if they have been successful in the Junior Parking Lottery.

Students who do not have a parking permit and choose to park on campus will receive a ticket.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAlXFGTxKdKrHBU9-_vlOFzF9CKZYmwT0KW4IZP2GGVP8O_A/viewform?usp=sf_link

All LOHS students wanting to participate in athletics next school year must be registered and cleared by the LOHS Athletic Department prior to any participation. Registration for Fall sports (Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Cheer, Dance, Water Polo) will open on Tuesday, August 1st, 2023. For more registration/clearance information, click here.

The official OSAA start date for each sport season are as follows for next school year:

Fall Sports - August 14th, 2023

Winter Sports - November 13th, 2023

Spring Sports - February 26th, 2024

Ensuring you have the right school supplies can set the stage for a successful and organized academic year. Here's a brief suggested school supply list to help your student start the year off on the right foot:

1. Notebooks

2. Pens (blue/black)

3. Pencils

4. Highlighters

5. Binder/Binder dividers

6. Loose-leaf Paper

7. Folders

8. Graphing Calculator (if needed)

9. Planner/Agenda

10. Sticky Notes

11. Backpack

Do you have a graduate this year? Our last school day for the Class of 2024 is Wednesday, June 5. Our graduation ceremony is on the evening of Tuesday, June 11, time to be determined. After discussions with students, staff, and community members, we decided to move our graduation to the event center at Rolling Hills Community Church. Many local high schools, including Lakeridge, host their graduation ceremonies there. This large venue, which we will decorate in Laker spirit, holds the same number of people who typically attend our ceremony, providing better sound, visuals, and comfort to our participants. Its excellent audio-visual capabilities also allow family and friends to enjoy the experience from afar. By making this change, we aim to enhance our graduates and their families overall graduation experience.

Please watch for more information about graduation activities, including dates and times for the Senior Honors Assembly and a final activity for all seniors.