Weekly Update

As we navigate the challenges of winter, it's essential to prioritize health and wellness, especially among students and staff. While illness can be unavoidable, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of attending school whenever possible. Regular attendance plays a vital role in academic success, social development, and emotional growth. Make sure to stay healthy and practice healthy habits such as handwashing. This article from the CDC discusses the importance of handwashing and its impact on school attendance. Stay healthy, Raiders!

Many citizens are concerned about reports in the media relative to ICE Raids and want to know how their local school systems plan to handle the issue. SMCPS will adhere to the guidance provided by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Please read A Guide for Students, Families, and Local Education Agencies on the MSDE website. Our actions are bound by law, and our administrative staff consistently ensures compliance.

Students interested in receiving tutoring should fill out this student interest form. Currently, tutoring is offered before or after school at LHS (by appointment). We also offer virtual tutoring (by appointment). Please email Theresa Smith at tmsmith@smcps.org for more information.

Celebrate Black History Month. Take time this month to recognize and honor the significant contributions, struggles, and experiences of members of the Black community. Visit the Smithsonian Musuem website and take advantage of virtual field trips to learn more!

Many of our indoor track athletes qualified for the state meet during Friday's 4A East Regional meet! Here are your State qualifiers:

Boys

Kirby Foster in the 800m and 1600m run

Mitchell Pritchard in the 3200m run

Hunter Mann in the Shot Put (Was also the 4A East Regional Champ!)

Boys 4x200 and 4x400m relays of DeShawn Taylor, Jahari Turner, Nick Osborne, and Sean McHugh

Girls:

Emily Maury in the 500m and 800m

Leah Magda in the 800m

Lexie Blodnikar and Morgan Scrom in the 3200m

Claire Baumann in the Shot Put

Girls 4x800m relay team of Leah Magda, Ava Huffman, Lexie Blodnikar, and Emily Maury. (Also the 4A East Regional Champs!)

LHS Athletics Signing Day #2

Athletics Signing Day

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Leonardtown High School

Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.

We will have one more additional signing day this spring if you are unable to attend this one.

Please complete the link below:

Signing Day Sign Up

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Henderson, rbhenderson@smcps.org or Ms. Carter, bdcarter@smcps.org .

Students participated in the Audio Visual demo day with AV3, a locally owned company, where they learned the relevance of complex wiring skills and even how to construct their own personal ethernet cables. The workshop included a step-by-step training on how to design, program, test, and even install audio visual systems that are commonly relied on for audio and visual distribution around the globe. We rely on such systems to power and help operate businesses, facilities, and even schools!

More info to follow!

Tickets on sale later this week!

Tickets are limited.

*If you are suspended at all in the month of February, you will not be permitted to attend the dance.

Hello Raiders! Did you hear that the 20th annual talent show is coming up this April 4th @ 6 pm! Auditions will be held at lunch on February 21st! Clicking this link you can sign up for auditions right here, There will soon be an after-school audition so sign up quickly because they're only a few spots! If you have any questions message us on Instagram @leonardtown28

Attention teens and families with access to the Pax River Naval Base. Make to sure to check out Rassieur Youth Center. The Teen Center at the Rassieur Youth Center offers a time for teens weekday evenings from 2-6 p.m. to socialize with their peers through art projects, culinary classes, gardening, video games (rated Teens Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo), and more. Additional field trips, events and activities are planned throughout the year.

The Teen Center provides opportunities for teen volunteerism in programs such as the Leaders in Training and Jr. Program Assistant program, service project opportunities, and some grant-funded employment opportunities. Teens may take part in Job Ready night, Career Launch and Goals for Graduation, all providing training and possible scholarship opportunities.

Boys and girls who are least age 12 and in 7th grade through age 18 and in 12th grade with base access are eligible for the Teen Center program.

LHS will test all current World Languages students for the Seal of Biliteracy starting in March. Levels 1 and 2 will only test in reading and listening, levels 3, 4 and AP will test for listening and reading, but also speaking and writing.

If you’re NOT currently in a World Language OR you speak a language at home that we don’t offer at LHS but would like to try for it, see Mrs. Hayes in room 2F05.

For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy and a letter from SMCPS World Languages supervisor Wendy Tarr, click the links below.

MD Seal Information for Parents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbo2E2Ei707AKsdfL0CAeX0Q8c2v4PuU7x2H11I8IJk/edit?usp=sharing

Letter from Ms. Tarr: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MLbNHzI8ZU74k8N8iMgqgyCZQ61mHjQ_aBqaUf-ZHlU/edit?usp=sharing

Class of 2025 Senior Yearbook Items

Seniors, it is time to fill out the items for the senior section in the yearbook! You should fill out the senior awards & activities list, superlative form, and create your index card through your school Gmail accounts. The deadline to submit yearbook items is Monday, February 10. Seniors, please click HERE to access the form. Please note that only SMCPS students can access the form.

IMPORTANT REMINDER Class of 2025! If you have not placed an order for your Cap and Gown unit, the time to do so is NOW. DEADLINE: Jan. 31st. Orders placed after this deadline will incur additional shipping charges.

You can order over the phone: 1-800-567-8367

OR

Online using the link below:

Click HERE to Order your Graduation Items and Cap & Gown unit

Interested in joining the Wellness Club? Keep an eye out for information about meeting days, times, and room number! The Wellness Club will include activities like yoga and walking and provide helpful nutrition information. More information to be released soon!

MTSS stands for Multi-tiered Systems of Support which promotes school improvement through engaging, research based academic and behavioral strategies/practices. LHS is a Tier I and II school. We are focused on positive behavior and community engagement. Our acronym to teach and exhibit positive behaviors is STRONG.

Please fill out the parent survey below help us improve MTSS at LHS. Make sure to include your child's name and ID # so they can receive STRONG Bucks.

Need new Raider apparel??? Check out our new school store at www.leonardtownspiritwear.com

Pick your clothing, choose a design, and it will be shipped directly to your house. Check weekly for new sale items!

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.

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.

Use this document to plan where you will go for lunch each day!

24-25 Weekly Tutoring Schedule

Monday - World Languages/PE/CTE

Tuesday - English

Wednesday - Science

Thursday - Math/Visual Arts/Theatre

Friday - Social Studies/Music

Need to study during lunch? Sign up for the media center for A Or B lunch By clicking on this link. Save it to your computer to sign up each day for a scholarly opportunity to get work done. You can always visit https://elibrary.smcps.org for resources.

We welcome you to incorporate physical activity into your day and join us in the gym for lunch. Completion of this form is a requirement for gym entry. Students are permitted to sign up for only one lunch block (either A or B). Students are expected to enter the gym through the side door adjacent to the girls locker room and be in the gym before the 10 minute bell. Students unlawfully tardy will be redirected to the cafeteria. Students are expected to remain in the gym, omit food or drink and have tennis shoes to be on the gym surface. Click the button below to sign up for the gym.

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!

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 24-25

Students will need permission to use Google's Additional Services. Please click on the links below.

The AUP is linked here as well as the information Specific to Google.

Technology related questions? Need tech help? Click the button below for more information.

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:

1. Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
2. 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!

Parents, if your student is new to LHS and you still do not have access to Schoology, please contact Ms. Smith (krsmith@smcps.org).

No Cell Phones No Headphones/Earbuds

As a reminder, cell phones and headphones/earbuds are not permitted during instructional time.

Times when cell phones can be used:

• When doors open at 7:50 to 8:00.
• During One-Lunch from 12:05 to 1:05.
• When the dismissal bell rings at 2:45.
  
  

Parents, if you need to contact your student, they will be able to respond during these times. During other times call the main office.

Please remember that the Cell phone policy also applies to early release students inside the building after their school day ends. Phones are only permitted to be used during lunch and after 2:45.

• Here Comes the bus
• Bus Routes
• Bus Stop change-request form
• Transportation Forms

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 Mrs. Dornisch at eadornisch@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.

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS