We are in the final weeks of the 22/23 school year, and there is much to celebrate and look forward to. We just finished CAASPP and CAST testing and we started AP testing today. We have many wonder activities coming up to celebrate the conclusion of the school year for athletics, activities, the arts, and academics. We love celebrating our Zebra's successes, and this year is no different!

Come see our Zebras shine! There is so much to celebrate!

LHS Collegiate Athlete Signing Day: Wed., May 3rd, 3:30pm; Pence Gym

LHS Choir Concert: Fri., April 28th; 6:30pm; LHS Theater

Clay Day: Sat., May 6th; 10am-4pm; Beermann Plaza

LHS Lacrosse Documentary Premier: Week of May 15th; LHS Theater

LHS Senior Awards/Scholarship Night: Mon., May 15th, 6 pm; LHS Theater (by invitation)

LHS Hosting the School Board Meeting: Tues., May 16th, 6:30pm; LHS Theater

LHS Spring Dance Showcase: Fri., May 19th and Sat., 20th; 7pm; LHS Theater

LHS Band Spring Concert: Mon., May 22nd and Tues., May 23rd; 7pm; LHS Theater

LHS FFA Awards Night: Wed., May 24th 6pm; LHS Theater

LHS Drama Awards Night: Fri., May 26th; 6pm; LHS Theater

LHS Seal of Biliteracy and World Language Awards: Mon., May 31st, 6:30pm; LHS Stadium (by invitation)

LHS Class of 2023 Graduation: Fri., June 9th, 8pm, LHS Stadium (ticket required)

On Tues., 5/9 and Thurs., 5/11, LHS is fortunate to be hosting the CIF Sac Joaquin Section Division III Track and Field Championship. We will be welcoming over 2500 athletes, coaches, and spectators from 20 teams across the region to participate in track and field events. The championship events will run from approximately 11 am to 11 pm on both days.

This event will NOT impact instruction at LHS, however, there are two things to be aware of:

1. street parking around LHS will be VERY limited starting around 11am on both days.

• We are not able to limit street parking around our school (along J St., 6th St, L St., etc...).
• The main lot off of J Street will be available for LHS students, LHS staff, and District staff who work in our parking lot. That lot will be open for our students and staff during the school day on both days.
• We will work hard to limit access to the J Street main parking lot during school hours. Event athletes, coaches, and spectators will not have access to the J Street lot from about 10am-3:30pm.
• We encourage you to park in the main lot in the morning both days and we will have a system to get you back into the lot easily after lunch (if you leave campus).

2. if you would like to attend the championship track meet, you will need to purchase a ticket from the CIF at the main gate.

We have three opportunities for families to provide input for LHS coming up:

ELAC - for our Spanish speaking families

Monday, May 8th

6pm, LHS Library

School Site Council

Tuesday, May 9th

6pm, LHS Library

LHS Booster Club Meeting

Wednesday, May 17th

6:15 pm, Room 52

Our Associated Student Body is putting together an INCREDIBLE Junior/Senior Prom on Saturday, May 13th. Prom is being held at the historic and beautiful Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, and the theme is Starry Night. Enjoy a night of dancing the night away with friends among custom designed flower arrangements, a light show, photo booth and catered finger foods and desserts. Make memories for a lifetime!

Tickets are $95 (they recently went up). Ticket sales end on Friday, 5/5. While we know that this is an expensive event, our prom ticket prices are in line with other schools in our area (Whitney HS @ Roseville Masonic Lodge $80 tickets; West Park HS @ Morgan Creek Golf Course $85 tickets; Franklin HS (venue unknown) $105).

Get your tickets and guest passes online here: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA22559 The promo code is your students 200... student ID number.

You can help us keep LHS a safe and supportive environment by letting us know if something isn't right. Stop It is an anonymous tool you can use to safely let our admin team is someone needs help or if something is happening on campus that is not in alignment with our values of Care, Courage, Connect, and Character. Your reports are anonymous and will be followed up on.

Click here: bit.ly/wpusdstopit or click "safety concern" at the top right of lhs.wpusd.org.

Graduation is scheduled for Friday, June 9th at 8pm in the LHS Stadium. Each graduate will receive 8 tickets. A one-stop newsletter with details relevant to our Senior Class is available here: https://www.smore.com/kh40z

Your most important next step - be sure you've ordered your Senior's Cap and Gown here!

The Zebra Sober Grad Committee are now in the midst of planning for Sober Grad Nite! Committees are forming and we’d love for you to be a part of it. Here’s the link to sign up as a volunteer and our volunteer google folder for more info:

Volunteer Sign up Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMUxAbipjUFhYlX69FSfHfrMylzMBZuitN0R7n59wL90iUPA/viewform

Volunteer Google Folder:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K1PSdxQm2t2v-MOOyG-UPu8iKpQ3hNLe

Hope to see you at the next meeting - Monday, 5/22 at 6:30pm in the LHS Library.

Stay informed:

Facebook | Lincoln Sober Grad

Instagram | lincolnsobergrad

LHS offers an incredible tutoring program that is designed to help students get their homework done, get organized, to ask questions, to get reteaching, and even to take care of test retakes (for some teachers!). We are prepared to offer support in all content areas taught at LHS.

Where:

• In Person at LHS Library or online using Google Meet - code: LHStutoring

When:

• M-F from 7:15-8:15am
• M from 2:30-4:30pm
• T-Th from 3:30-5:30pm

Keep in mind, that the library hosts our tutoring program to support students with learning. The library is not open for hanging out during tutoring times - all students must be actively involved in some type of academic activity during the tutoring program hours if they are in the library.

Each month, the LHS counselors will provide you with information on hot topic items as well as areas of focus with students. Stay tuned for information on all things college, school success, academic planning and mental health support. Should you need to reach out to your child’s counselor, here is our contact information:

Julia Kent: Last names A-Di, jkent@wpusd.org ext 37833

Sherri Sandoval: Last names D0-La, ssandoval@wpusd.org ext 37830

Misty Alarcon: Last names Le-Re, malarcon@wpusd.org ext 37832

Robyn Court: Last names Rh-Z, rcourt@wpusd.org ext 37831

Sruti Vadgama, College & Career Technician, svadgama@wpsud.org

Kristin Gianola, Wellness Center Counselor (Room 14), kgianola@wpusd.org

Nancy Monroe, Wellness Center Counselor (Room 14), nmonroe@wpusd.org

The end of the school year is quickly approaching and although there is SO much to do to get ready for graduation, finals, AP testing and so much more. This is also the time of year the counselors start focusing on next year’s class schedule. We work closely with Mrs. Hladun to help her build a class schedule based primarily on what courses students want to take. This is why we try to keep schedule changes to a minimum in the fall. Significant changes can unbalance the schedule, resulting in full classes in some periods and small classes in other periods. To prevent this, we do try to have students stick to the courses they requested and we planned for.

Following are the main steps involved in building the class schedule each year:

1. Determine what courses will be offered.

2. Have students request courses.

3. Use the number of requests for each class to determine how many sections of each course will be needed to accommodate student requests.

4. Match appropriate staff to each course based on availability and credentialing rules.

5. Build a first draft of a schedule and get input to ensure minimal conflicting classes and that students have as much access to all courses as possible.

6. Adjust, adjust, adjust.

7. Once the majority of the students are fully scheduled, work on incomplete schedules and any specialized placements.

We are currently in the middle of this process and will remain there well into the summer. The counselors will work hard in early August to have all student schedules complete prior to the first day of school. Schedule pick up for next year will be just prior to the first day of school. More communication will be sent out over summer to keep you informed.

See where our Class of 2023 graduates are headed next. This map will be updated as Seniors commit to their college plans for this fall! Class of 2023: Where we are headed.

It's the last full month of school. Before you know it, school will be over. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

• If you would like to be involved over the summer, be sure to check on Schoology for job postings, volunteer opportunities as well as summer learning opportunities. If you need more information, stop by the College and Career Center to see postings and additional information.
• If you are a Senior, we would love to get you on the map! Please email or stop by the College and Career Center and let us know where you are heading in the fall to pursue higher education.
• Seniors, also make sure you filled out your FAFSA and requested a transcript through parchment. Please come see me if you need assistance.

Keep cool and enjoy the rest of the few days of the school year.

Ever wonder what most students need when they come to the wellness center? Wonder not -- we have the data on that! 38.6% of our students are coming in for a break. 14% are coming asking to speak with someone for support. 37% are choosing to spend their lunch hour or open periods in our space. 6% are receiving counseling, 2% are in crisis, and the remaining ~3% are getting resource information.

This month's mental health focus: Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness month. Why do we care about raising awareness of mental health? We know that half of all people experiencing a mental health condition will not receive treatment or support (source). Stigma and discrimination can contribute to worsening symptoms and reduced likelihood of getting treatment. A recent extensive review of research found that self-stigma leads to negative effects on recovery among people diagnosed with severe mental illnesses. Effects can include:

• Reduced hope
• Lower self-esteem
• Increased psychiatric symptoms
• Difficulties with social relationships
• Reduced likelihood of staying with treatment
• More difficulties at work

(Source)

To celebrate this month and raise awareness for our students, we are putting on an entire month of activities. I have linked a calendar of activities here. Most of our wellness events will occur during the lunch hour, including special guest presentations from Vincent Hurtado (teaching yoga), Sylvia Ward (knitting and crocheting), and Kristina Kennedy from Habits Evolve will be offering a workshop during the lunch hour.

Kris and Nancy, LHS Wellness Team

Spring 2023

• Week of May 1st: ASB Elections
  
• First Half of May: AP Testing
  
• Wednesday, May 3rd, 3:30pm; Pence Gym: LHS Collegiate Athlete Signing Day
  
• Saturday, May 6th; 10am-4pm; Beermann Plaza: Clay Day
  
• Monday, May 8th: ELAC meeting at 6 pm, Library
• Tuesday, May 9th: School Site Council at 6pm, Library
• Tuesday, May 9th and Thursday, May 11th: Regional Track Meet at LHS
• Saturday, May 13: Junior/Senior Prom
• Week of May 15th; LHS Theater: LHS Lacrosse Documentary Premier
  
• Monday, 5/15: Senior Awards and Senior Scholarship Night
  
• Tuesday, 5/16: LHS hosting School Board Meeting and highlighting LHS students and programs
• Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th; 7pm; LHS Theater: LHS Spring Dance Showcase
  
• Monday, May 22nd and Tues., May 23rd; 7pm; LHS Theater: LHS Band Spring Concert
  
• Wednesday, May 24th 6pm; LHS Theater: LHS FFA Awards Night
  
• Friday, May 26th; 6pm; LHS Theater: LHS Drama Awards Night
  
• Monday, 5/29: No School (Memorial Day)
• Monday, May 31st, 6:30pm; LHS Stadium (by invitation): LHS Seal of Biliteracy and World Language Awards
  
• Thursday, 6/1: LHS at the Potters!
• Friday, 6/2 (tentative): End of Year "Play Day"
• Monday, 6/5 (tentative): End of Year Assembly
• Tuesday, 6/6-Friday, 6/9: Finals Week (get the schedule at lhs.wpusd.org / about us / bell schedule / https://lhs.wpusd.org/our-school/about-us/bell-schedule)
• Friday, 6/9: Graduation for the Class of 2023 (ticket required) / Last Day of School

Visit our community and athletics calendars for more details on special activities, sports, and school events!

IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A ZEBRA!

Vision: Lincoln High School empowers students to develop their potential, to advocate for themselves, and to make a lifelong positive contribution to the community.

Mission: Lincoln High School creates opportunities for all students to gain the education and experiences needed to be successful, knowledgeable, and responsible contributors to society.

Learn about our Student Learning Outcomes here.

Social Media

• Facebook @LincolnHighSchoolWPUSD
• Insta @lhsfightingzebras

Calendars

• School and Athletics Calendars are here!

Staff Directory

• This directory contains some staff who are no longer at LHS, but it also includes all of our current staff

Specific Course Information

• All of our teachers posted information about their class on Schoology - parents and students can always go back to revisit syllabi and a video introducing your teacher on their Schoology pages: https://wpusd.schoology.com/ > Courses > Select tile for the class you want to learn more about!

General School/Course Information

• Website: lhs.wpusd.org
• Course Catalog: https://lhs.wpusd.org/academics/course-offerings/course-catalog
• Handbook: https://lhs.wpusd.org/our-school/about-us/student-handbook

Email: jhladun@wpusd.org
Website: lhs.wpusd.org
Location: 790 J Street, Lincoln, CA, USA
Phone: 916 645 6360