
Weekly Update
August 28-September 1

February 12---17
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Come cheer on your fellow Raiders!!
Click here for the LHS SMAC Schedule
Click here to buy tickets for athletic events
Click here for LHS Fine Arts Performance Schedule
Edgenuity Quarter Recovery for MP2
Students who failed one or more courses for the second marking period may be eligible for credit recovery through Edgenuity. If Edgenuity quarter recovery is completed, the failing grade(s) will improve to a 59.5% (D) for the second marking period. To enroll in Edgenuity, please click on the following link and complete the form: Edgenuity Marking Period Recovery (MP2). You will need your grade information in order to complete the form. If you are unsure if you failed a course, be sure to check HAC (Home Access Center) to view your report card (available on 2/6/24), Schoology, or ask your teacher. Not all courses are available for recovery through Edgenuity.
Eligible students must complete this form by the end of the school day February 16, 2024. Email Ms. Bridges (kjbridges@smcps.org) if you have questions.
Practice Makes Permanent
Are you waiting to complete homework until 11:50 PM? Are you regularly missing or late to 1st period? Remember whatever you practice regularly, it's going to be hard to undue because of the way our brains operate. If you want to change your habits in the morning or your nighttime routine to make it easier to get to school on time it's going to require some effort and will probably be uncomfortable but it does make you feel good when you make positive changes. If you want to know more about changing routines check out this website: https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/changing-habits/
LHS Tutoring Program
Free Tutoring is available to LHS students from LHS teachers in the areas of MATH, ELA, SCIENCE, and SPANISH. There is tutoring available on site before school, during lunch, and after school. There is also virtual tutoring available. Contact your child’s teacher, guidance counselor, or Theresa Smith at tmsmith@smcps.org for information.
February is Black History Month!
Freshman English classes will be starting Literature of the Civil Rights unit in February. They will study Martin Luther King Jr.'s, "I Have a Dream" and "Letter from Birmingham Jail" as well as informational texts about the civil rights movement to add historical context.
The Freshman Academy will be visiting The National Museum of African American History and Culture on February 1 and will organize an African American "Read-In" event at the Tech Center in the Dohrman Room on Friday, February 16.
In U.S. History, students study the social, economic, and political conditions that confronted the African American community in the 1920s.
Influential Black Figures!
Each week our Students Leadership Council will highlight an influential Black Figure! The Theme for Black History Month this year is "AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE ARTS".
On Friday 2/9/24, our Students & the Community Celebrated The Chinese New Year!
LHS Athletics Signing Day #2
Athletics Signing Day
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Leonardtown High School
Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
There will be one additional signing day this school year in May if you are unable to attend this one. This signing day on March 7th will be the last one that is included in the Yearbook.
Please complete the link below:
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Henderson, rbhenderson@smcps.org or Ms. Carter, bdcarter@smcps.org .
Maryland Report Card Information.
The Maryland School Report Card provides information about our school's performance for the 2022-2023 school year. You can find a link to our school's SY23 report card by visiting the Quick Links on our school's website. In addition, you can view the January 11 presentation to the Board of Education about system-wide data or visit www.smcps.org/about-us for additional information.
Freshman Advisory
On Monday (2/12), Freshmen will have Freshman Advisory during A lunch. Mentors will walk freshmen through the process of registration and give them options to think about before they meet with their guidance counselor in March.
LHS Special Education Teacher Survey
There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise of a LHS SPED teacher or support person.
LHS Talent Show!
The LHS Talent Show is right around the corner! Thanks to everyone who auditioned. You can access the tickets now at www.gofanco Come see amazing performances and watch as the judges decide on the top three! Show starts at 7pm doors open at 6:30pm.
Take your Chances on a Blind Date!
Be sure to stop by the library this week to pick up your Blind Date with a Book! Media Tech students have created some interesting options for you to select and read. But you can’t peek at the book until you check it out and take it home to read! See you this Week!
Yearbook Updates!
Order a Yearbook
If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please visit the Jostens site.
Pictures Needed!
We are in need of pictures for some of our spreads! Click here for specifics regarding what pictures we still need. Please upload pictures directly to our Yearbook website using ReplayIt. Please do not submit screenshots of pictures or pictures with filters. Please make sure all students featured in the pictures are identified with first and last name and grade level. Please make sure that the pictures are from this school year!
Grad Ads
Senior parents interested in creating a grad ad for the yearbook can do so through the Tribute Ads website. The deadline for creating an ad has been extended to Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Please visit the Tribute Ads site to create an ad honoring your senior.
Winter Team Pictures
Winter athletes have the chance to purchase team and/or individual pictures. Please visit the Legacy website and use code 4572E24.
Class of 2024 Panoramic Picture
Seniors, if you are interested in ordering the panoramic picture taken during spirit week, please visit the Legacy website and use code 4572E24.and/or individual pictures. Please visit the Legacy website and use code 4572E24.
Counseling Corner
Counselors will be meeting with students for scheduling in March. Due to limitations in our availability, we are unable to hold individual conversations prior to those meetings. In the meantime, please encourage your students to have conversations with their teachers to discuss their course options and recommendations. We will resume that conversation during the allotted scheduling time.
Senior if you need a midyear transcript please make sure you submit your request in Naviance. Counselors will begin to submit the midyear transcripts by the end of the week.
If you would like a parent teacher conference with one teacher please contact the teacher directly through email to arrange. If you require all teachers for a conference please contact your students counselor.
Make sure to know your counselor!
Hensel: A-Da - jahensel@smcps.org
Wolcott: De-Ha & GIS - rrwolcott@smcps.org
Neitz: He-Mc - lkneitz@smcps.org
Guidry: Me-Se- lcguidry@smcps.org
Sawyer: Sh-Z -- wnsawyer@smcps.org
Evening Counseling
Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.
Career Center Updates
ATTENTION Seniors: the Common Application is now open!
Common Application
The Common Application, which is accepted by more than 900 schools, helps streamline an essential part of the admissions process for students. Through the platform, first-time applicants can apply to multiple colleges at once. Students will only have to fill out details that most schools require, including name, address and extracurricular activities, one time. Click here for the Common Application Link
If you are applying to colleges via Common App, please do not request any documents from your teachers/counselors via Common App. All document requests must go through Naviance.
New Scholarships Added to Naviance
Abott & Fenner Business Scholarship
Charlotte Hall Military School Scholarship Application for 2024
Delegate Brian Crosby Academic Scholarship 2024
Elks Trade School Scholarship 2024
*Coming Soon* The St. Mary's County BECA Scholarship Application will open on January 15th!
Dinah K. Somerville Scholarship Deadline is Jan. 26th
Delegate Todd Morgan Academic Scholarship 2024
2024 Model Railroad Scholarship Program
2024 Senator Jack Bailey Scholarship
SMECO Scholarship
Miss Utility of Maryland/DC Scholarship
2024 Delegate Matt Morgan Scholarship
2024 LOTT Enterprises of Maryland Scholarship
2024 Zaching Spirit Award Scholarship
Joseph A. Egans Lodge 104 2024 Scholarship
National Capital Environmental Scholarship
PAVE Essay Contest and Scholarship Program
So MD Chain (MD) Chapter the Links, Incorporated Scholarship
The Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship
To view all scholarships, login to Naviance via Clever. Click Colleges >> Scholarship Search.
Transcripts for Scholarships- Important!!
Please request your transcripts for a scholarship in Naviance.
1. Login to Naviance via Clever, click Colleges then Manage Transcripts.
2. Select the Blue Plus sign
3. Select Other Transcript
Type of Transcript: "Initial"
What is the transcript for : Scholarship
When is the transcript due (Please enter due date)
Where are you sending the transcripts? If they need to be mailed, add the address. If you are picking up a sealed, official copy, put your name- pick up. (You would pick up the transcript in Guidance. Please allow at least 5 business days for the transcripts to be processed.)
Request and Finish.
Please email your counselor to let them know you requested a transcript for a scholarship.
ASVAB
Monday, March 18th at 8 AM in the cafeteria for grades 10-12.
All students interested must fill out the sign-up questionnaire. Please contact Mr. Cox with any questions. ASVAB Sign Up
Literacy Corner
Celebrate African Americans and the Arts this Black History Month. Check out the productions from these African American playwrights studied in ELA courses:
Fences by August Wilson
Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
MCAP Scores & Score Report Guides
If your student took an MCAP assessment in Spring 2023 (ELA 10, Algebra or Geometry, or LS-MISA), they will be receiving their score reports within the next week or so. If you have questions on how to interpret the scores, please utilize the resources below.
Athletic Reminders
The 2023-2024 Winter Athletic Season is underway and we just want to remind everyone of the SMAC athletic policies in place.
- All tickets are on-line through GoFan . NO Cash sales. Free admission for children 8 and under.
- NO outside food or drinks allowed including water bottles.
- NO bags or purses allowed. Only small handheld purses allowed.
- Our concessions will accept cash and cards during most events.
- Lastly, be mindful of comments as fans of the game and spectators to the student athletes.
Need help finding out where to go for lunch? Click the button above to see open classrooms and club offerings for each day of the week.
Click here for the one-lunch information presentation that was present to all 9th graders last week. You can find club information and much for!
Use this document to plan where you will go for lunch each day!
No Food/Drink Deliveries
Due to safety concerns and the demands on the main office, we do not accept food deliveries of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Reminder for Parents/Guardians - Student Drop Off
Parents who are dropping students off at school in the morning should use the parking lot lane closest to the building. Please do not park in in a space and wait to drop your student off. Unfortunately, parking is very limited for both students and staff. Utilizing extra parking spaces for this purpose can create an issue where there is nowhere for staff or student drivers to park. Additionally, please do not drive down the middle parking lot lane in order to drop a student at school. We appreciate your help!
Reminder: Students, make sure your laptop is charged each day!
Students, please make sure your laptop is charged each day. Bring your charger to school in case your battery runs out.
Need to purchase a laptop charger?
You can do one of two things:
- Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
- Go directly to the DELL store. You can purchase directly from their website and have it shipped to your home.
Ensure one of these links are being used:
www.dell.com/mpp/smcps (click Shop Recommended Solutions to get to the discounted power cords)
www.dell.com/mpp/smcps-chargers (leads directly to the purchasing portal)
More helpful links for technology can be found at the bottom of the newsletter!
Need Raider Gear?
Spirit items are available on MySchoolBucks. Please make sure that your student is added into your profile and click on the School Store link. You will want to Browse all Items.
Items can be purchased and then picked up in the School Bank or during Open House. Items will also be available for purchase, in person, during open house.
Check out www.MySchoolBucks.com Go to "My School Store" and hit "Browse".
Learn how to create a MySchoolBucks account: click here.
Helpful Links!
Bus Information
Bus passes should only be requested when students have a change in physical address or when there is an emergency situation and a student needs to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop. Bus passes will not be granted for students simply wanting to go visit with a friend.
Need to obtain a bus pass?
Visit this site to submit a request electronically, or parents can write a note or send an email to Ms. Revis at btrevis@smcps.org. All relevant information must be included in the written request.
Bus Information includes: Student name, address, parent phone number, existing bus stop to be used, bus #, date, medical concerns, destination address, destination phone # and reason for the pass.
SMCPS Mental Health Website
Teen Mental Health & Wellness
Parent/Guardian Mental Health & Wellnesses
SMCPS Help Desk Ticket
LHS Tech Help
SMCPS Resources & Accountability
Leonardtown High School
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS