LEHS Weekly News

Please see the LEHS calendar for a full list of events and important dates.

Please click the graphic below to register.

We are thrilled to announce that while only the Junior class will attend the Shattered Dreams presentation this year, all students have the opportunity to get involved in impactful ways (see below):

1. Become Part of the “Living Dead” - On Wednesday, April 2, students will be symbolically removed from class by the Grim Reaper every 20 minutes, representing lives lost to alcohol abuse within a 24-hour period. Once the student is removed from their classroom, they will report to a designated area to have white makeup applied to their face, receive a custom Shattered Dreams t-shirt and become the "Living Dead". The student will report to each of their classes, without speaking or interacting with their peers or teachers. On Thursday, April 3, participants will be allowed to attend the Shattered Dreams presentation!

To be considered as a “Living Dead” participant, please submit a creative piece—such as a poem, letter, essay, or drawing—to the nurse’s clinic or Mr. Evans’s office (Room 2257b) expressing one or more of the following:

• Why you would like to participate

• How drunk driving has affected you or your family/friends

• Motivational message to your peers to encourage positive behavior and healthy choices.

**Submit your admission by Feb 21 to Nurse Toni or Mr. Evans.**

2. Shattered Dreams T-Shirt Design - This is an opportunity to create artwork/drawing to be displayed on the Shattered Dreams T-Shirts!!! This shirt will be worn by the “Living Dead” and all that participate in the production. Your art work should represent the Shattered Dreams concept, have no more than 2 colors, and be signed by the artist. The entries will be voted on by the Shattered Dreams committee and the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC).

**If you would like to submit a drawing, please submit your drawing by Feb 14 to Nurse Toni or Mr. Evans.**

We look forward to your participation,

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#YOUMATTER

Toni L. Nelson, MA, BSN, RN

972-947-9443 ext 20023

Little Elm High School Campus Nurse

Coordinator for Health Services

Little Elm ISD

Fentanyl Awareness Info

Please know that dates and costs are subject to change.

Save the date for the 2025 LEHS prom. The seniors are so excited that they were able to secure the Perot Museum of Nature and Science as their prom venue. Prom tickets are available now through March 31st.

Graduation will be held at The UNT Coliseum ("The Super Pit"). More details to come.

Cords that are earned will be awarded during senior awards on May 8th.

Orders for panoramic pictures may be placed here.

Orders may be placed online for all your graduation needs. Please click the button below to place your order. For questions you can reach out to our local Jostens office at 940-382-8948.

We are thrilled to host our annual Special Olympics track meet on April 25, 2025, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. This event is an exciting opportunity for our students to showcase their talents and celebrate the spirit of inclusivity and sportsmanship.

For parents and community members interested in volunteering, they will create an account at: https://littleelmisd.voly.org and then sign up specifically at: https://littleelmisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=102793

The El Lobo yearbook staff was recently awarded first place for the 2023-2024 yearbook from the American Scholastic Press Association. Last year's yearbook was themed "In It Together'" and focused on Lobos working together in the classroom, in sports and in other activities. This is the fourth year in a row that the yearbook staff has placed first with the ASPA.

Pictured with last year's yearbook and their award are just some of the staff members that designed the book. Front row is Johanna Barranco and Malik Goodman. Back row is Frankie Yochum, Daniel Na, (this year's co-editor); Giselle Gonzales, and Hannah McKinney (this year's co-editor).

This year's 2024-2025 yearbook is titled "Undaunted" and it will be out for delivery in May.

We are excited to share wonderful news about our incredible HOSA competitors! These students have shown outstanding dedication, creativity, and passion in their events at the HOSA Spring Leadership Conference and Competition. After months of hard work researching, educating, and promoting their projects, they have earned the honor of advancing to the State Competition, where they will present their remarkable efforts!

Please join me in congratulating:

• Dino Arenello, Rebecca Lytle, Ellie Lindsey, Jennifer Kimuyu, and Freya Evangelista for their 1st place project on Seasonal Depression in Mental Health Promotion
• Serenity Smith and Alyssa Caston for their 2nd place project on Dementia Awareness in Public Service Announcement
• Renita Prabhasingh for her 4th place entry in Medical Art Poster with the theme "Powered by People"
• Chloe Vincent for her 2nd place skills assessment in Veterinary Science
• Princess King in her automatic state qualification with her online testing score in Medical Reading
  

Your commitment to making a difference in your communities through health education and awareness is truly inspiring. We are immensely proud of your achievements and cannot wait to see your success at the next level!

Congratulations again on your hard work and dedication. Best of luck as you prepare for the State Competition—we know you will continue to represent our school with excellence!

LEHS basketball is underway and they would love everyone to come out and show some their support.

If you know a student who is headed toward a college degree in Horticulture or a related field, please let them know about this DCMGA scholarship opportunity. DCMGA is seeking to identify and reward highly motivated students who show strong commitment and dedication to reaching their goals. One (1) $5000 scholarship will be awarded to either a graduating high school OR college/university student.

The Application and Scholarship Guidelines for graduating high school seniors are attached and can also be obtained by emailing dcmga.scholarship@gmail.com. All applications and supporting documentation are due no later than March 24, 2025, 11:59 pm.

Questions can be directed to dcmga.scholarship@gmail.com.

Thank you,

DCMGA Education Committee

National Association for Pupil Transportation poster contest.

National School Bus Safety Week in 2024 will take place from October 21–25. The week is a time to raise awareness of school bus safety through a variety of activities, including the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) poster contest each year, with a new theme for each contest. The poster creation period for 2024 is from October 1, 2024 to April 1, 2025.

Complete poster submission guidelines AND national poster submission form can be found here.

Key dates:

• ​October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025: Poster creation period
• April 18, 2025: Posters must be submitted to State Directors; your State Director can be found here
• May 16, 2025: Winning STATE contest posters must be received by NAPT from state administrators
• Summer 2025: National winners will be notified and prizes will be sent

Parent drop-off is on the Waterside Drive side of campus only. Students must have a current parking pass and use one of the designated student parking lots if they drive to school.

Parking passes will be available for pick up with our Bookkeeper Mrs. Washburn at the front office.

Thank you for helping us facilitate a safe environment!

Our superintendent, Mr. Mike Lamb is focused on creating a culture that makes LEISD stand out as a district where everyone thrives. One of our district goals is to retain our incredible staff members that make us THE Destination District! In an effort to include parents and community members in this endeavor, we are inviting you to nominate a staff member to be recognized as one of our LEaders of the Pack by clicking on the link above. Your positive feedback will be shared with the staff member to provide them with encouragement and support.

For security purposes ID badges must be worn at all times.

There will be a $5 fee for a replacement ID.

Students you will enter all volunteer hours here. Please know that organizations and a staff member must approve hours for them to be loaded into Focus.

Click the link below to join the LEHS PTSA. Students, staff, community members, and parents are all welcome to join.

Parents and students may request a VOE using this link. Please allow 2-3 business days for the form to be delivered to your student. If you have any questions please reach out for assistance.

Little Elm ISD’s VOLY site is ready for you to renew your background check for the 2024-2025 school year.

Make sure:

• the name you use for your VOLY account and background check MUST match your government issued ID
• to do this now and don’t wait! Background checks take 7-10 days to process.

Bus routes can be viewed in Focus. Please make sure your student is registered to ride the bus if necessary. Any questions regarding transportation or bus routes can be directed to our transportation department.