April 2025 Newsletter

Remember, final grades are based upon percentages earned by students each nine weeks and on exams. It's important for students to stay on top of their work and finish the fourth quarter strong. Please reach out to your child's school counselor if you have any questions or concerns about the rest of the school year.

Tuesday, April 1st: Cap & gown distribution at SHS

Thursday, April 3rd: Cap & gown distribution at Apollo

Wednesday, April 16th: Early Dismissal

Thursday, April 17th - Tuesday, April 22nd: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

Wednesday, April 23rd - School Resumes

The following lists include important upcoming test dates. Parents, please be mindful of the testing schedule and try to avoid scheduling appointments on these dates. Students NOT testing please be aware of the modified delay schedules to accommodate testing requirements.

*Students must enter door N1 - located in the front on the East end.

Testing Dates- End of Course (EOC) Exams

April 3rd: Biology, US Studies & Government EOC- Testing for all regular and Advanced Biology students, students in Government, regular US Studies Course, and AP US History. Students NOT testing are on a 3 Hour Delay and should report at 10:45am.

April 8th: Algebra & Geometry EOC- Testing for all Geometry, Foundational Geometry, Advanced Geometry, Algebra 1 and Foundational Algebra 1 students. Students NOT testing are on a 3 Hour Delay and should report at 10:45am.

Please be sure to pay your school fees at your earliest convenience. Please keep in mind that seniors do not walk in the graduation ceremony and diplomas are held until all fees/fines are paid in full. You can pay with cash or check in the East Office, or you can pay with a card online at PaySchoolsCentral. Email any fee questions to Mrs. Rigali at erinr@limashawnee.com

In order to participate in the Commencement Ceremony, seniors must meet all graduation requirements and wear the cap and gown representative of Shawnee High School. Please check with your senior to make sure the appropriate items have been ordered. See Mrs.Hershberger in the West Office if you need another order form.

Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team on their state qualifying performance at the regional tournament this past Saturday. The team earned medals in seven individual events and will advance to the State Tournament at Ohio State University on April 26th. Best of luck!

Our Red Cross Club gave class presentations to second grade students about the circulatory system and how the heart works. The students worked together on building heart models. Our high school students really enjoyed this experience & were impressed with the seond grade students' knowledge about the human body!

The Red Cross Club hosted an interactive, hands-on event in the Lima Public Library auditorium on March 22nd. Students explored five exciting activity stations including: Germ Repellent Experiment, Storytime and Safety Discussion, Model Heart Building, Edible DNA Helix, and DIY Stress Balls.

The Explorer program is designed to provide positive and meaningful real-world career experiences to High School Students. Participants will be able to make informed decisions about future careers and determine if a particular healthcare career is right is the right choice. Explorers will:

• Participate in hands-on experiences
  
• Network with healthcare professionals
  
• Learn about the latest technology in health care
  
• Learn about educational requirements needed
  
• Practice leadership skills
  

Apollo Career Center offers more than 20 career-technical programs that take two years to complete. The students have the opportunity to experience hands-on training and college prep academics to prepare students for their futures after high school. Students from eleven area districts attend Apollo , giving students the chance to meet new people, be exposed to a diverse population, and meet peers who share the same goals and interests. To be admitted to Apollo after their 10th grade year, students need a minimum of eight credits: two English credits, two Math credits, one Science credit, one Social Studies credit, and two additional credits (Health, Fine Art, etc.). Students can apply at any time with their online application.

Please see your school counselor for further questions!

Parents can easily access and monitor student's grades by using ProgressBook

https://parentaccess.noacsc.org/

If you do not already have a ProgressBook account, you will need a registration key. To receive this registration key, please contact Mrs. Jen Minnick in the guidance office.

Email: minnickj@limashawnee.com

Phone: 419-998-8004

Math help is available every morning at 7:10am in Mrs. Keller's room (Rm 210). This is a time for students to ask for help on homework and quiz reviews as well ask questions about lesson concepts.

• Direct Attendance line: 419-998-8003. Please leave voicemail.
• Vacation forms: A vacation form must be filled out any time a student goes out of town for any reason such as participating in a club activity, dance competition, etc.
• Unexcused absences: Attendance alerts for UNEXCUSED absences will be sent out through text and email. Students will remain UNEXCUSED unless the parent/guardian contacts the attendance office. Contact must be made with the attendance office no later than the day the student returns to school. If contact is not made the student will remain UNEXCUSED.
• Midterm exams and final exams: Vacation days will not be approved for midterm exams days and final exam days. Midterm exams are January 9th and January 10th. Final exams are May 27th and May 28th. Exams dates are subject to change.

Attention Juniors: Buckeye Girls State is a week-long program designed to educate Ohio's young women in the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of good citizenship. By getting involved in the process, BGS delegates learn more about city, county, and state government. For more information, check out the links below.

Attention Juniors: American Legion Buckeye Boys State is an eight-day hands-on experience in the operation of the democratic form of government, the organization of political parties, and the relationship of one to the other in shaping Ohio government. See the links below for more information.

Explore your program of interest by participating in the new “Career Discovery Series” at Rhodes State. During these program specific visits, potential students and guests will get a hands-on experience with the instructors who teach within your desired major. Also, during these visits, you will meet your student success navigator, take a campus tour, and learn about the enrollment process. Cick below for more information!

What does the ACT PREP Workshop cover?

- Learn time management tips, shortcuts, and other ACT test-taking strategies

- Discuss “need-to-know” content knowledge for English, Math, Reading, and Science

- Complete a FULL length practice test at the end of each session

College Board is pleased to announce that the number of weekend administrations in the 2025-26 school year will increase from seven to eight, with a new September 2025 administration offered in the United States and internationally.

In addition to the usual dates, they will be offering an administration on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Students will be able to register for September and other SAT administrations in spring 2025. Scores from the September administration will be available approximately two weeks following the administration and before October 1.

Students, if you have not joined your Google Classroom for your grade level, please do so ASAP. The guidance department will be posting information and updates in your grade level classrooms throughout the school year.

Class of 2025 code: ilbhj45

Class of 2026 code: z3h7vu2

Class of 2027 code: afspz6w

Class of 2028: vsjnjxh

Most letters and reminders being sent from the high school will now be sent by email. Please make sure you have provided an updated email address in Final Forms, and be sure to check your email for informational letters from the high school over the course of the year. Paper mailings will not be mailed out to students and/or parents unless you formally request that we do so. Please call or email Mrs. Tina Hershberger in the West Office at (419) 998-8001 or hershbergert@limashawnee.com to request paper mailings.

Please be sure to check our webpage regularly for the latest news and updates regarding events and information for this school year. We also encourage you to sign up for the Shawnee Local School District app on Google Play or the App Store.

A new scholarship was created to benefit our seniors, starting with the Class of 2022: The Lima Shawnee Scholarship Fund. If you are interested in donating to the fund, please click the image below and follow them on Facebook at Lima Shawnee Scholarship Fund for updates and more information. We appreciate all efforts to pay it forward to our seniors. Thank you for leaving your legacy on our community.

Click here to view a list of community resources in Lima.

Ohio CareLine: 1-800-720-9616

Crisis Text Line: Text "4hope" to 741741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Hopeline: 1-800-567-HOPE

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE

Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-4663

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Our job as a guidance department is to support, advocate, and care for the needs of the whole student. We assist students with academic concerns, friendship troubles, study skills, personal problems, college/career planning, etc.