LAMBERT
February 2025 Edition
Dear Longhorn Families,
February is a short but busy month in Longhorn Nation. Our Winter sports are headed into playoff season. Our Spring sports are ramping up and underway. Our Fine Arts continue to shine through outstanding performances. And our Career Tech Student Organizations are busy prepping for state competitions. It's a joy to watch our Longhorns pursue all these passions and interests!
Please note that students have a five-day weekend this month (February 14 - 18). We hope our families are able to use this time to take a break, connect with your student(s) (especially those seniors who are quickly approaching graduation), and enjoy some down-time together.
As always, thank you for partnering with us for the success of our students! Hook 'em!
Sincerely,
Amanda Thrower
Principal
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
February 3-7: National School Counselor Week
February 7 - Advisement Schedule & LNL Lockdown DRILL
February 14 - Valentine's Day & Student/Staff Holiday
February 17 - Presidents' Day & Student/Staff Holiday
February 18 - District Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
February 21 - Advisement Schedule
February 26 - Lambert Connected Unplugged Night
LUNCH AND LEARN SAFETY DRILL
In our efforts to always get better at our safety procedures, we have planned for a Code Yellow Lockdown DRILL during Lunch & Learn on Friday, February 7. As you know, L & L is a valued part of our schedule, particularly by our students, who use it to eat lunch, decompress, catch up on work, seek assistance from teachers, socialize...the flexibility it offers is what makes it such a coveted part of our bell schedule. At the same time, it presents its challenges in terms of housing large amounts of students in open areas of the building.
Thus, we are eager to practice safety procedures during this time of day particularly, so that students and staff are aware of protocols in the unlikely event they should be needed. We want to be sure our parents and community are aware that this is a planned DRILL, and not to be alarmed on Friday afternoon.
We will follow-up with additional parent messengers. Additionally, students will be made aware of the drill and the expected procedures during an Advisement lesson on Friday morning.
Thank you for your support as we continue to put student safety at the forefront of all we do.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK
The first week of February is National School Counselor Week. Our team of counselors at Lambert work tirelessly to serve our Longhorns, supporting students in coping strategies, conflict-resolution, college & career planning, and everything in between. Please encourage your student to share their appreciation by stopping by the counseling suite and/or writing a quick note of thanks. Expressions of gratitude mean so much to our staff.
SENIORS: TIME TO ORDER GRAD ANNOUNCMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS LAMBERT HS CLASS OF 2025! YOUR GRAD YEAR IS HERE!
LASS OF 2025! Your grad year is here!! It’s now time to order graduation announcements. Send your custom Lambert HS graduation announcements to family and friends to share the exciting news! Orders may be placed at 3rdascent.com and will typically ship to your home address within 10-14 days of order placement. Please note that our school offers a Personalized Collegiate Style announcement where the Graduate’s name is printed within the text of the announcement, therefore, name cards are not necessary.
Questions? Please contact 3RD ASCENT by phone (770-594-8155) or by email (support@3rdascent.com).
Updates to the Self-Pay Course Credits
Attention parents of current freshmen and all following graduation cohorts (Class of 2028 and younger)! There are new changes to self-pay course credits that will affect current freshmen and all future FCS high school students, starting in the summer of 2025. Please review this FCS webpage for more information.
Dual Enrollment
- New for this year–Dual Enrollment placeholders will NOT be visible in students’ course requests during the March 3 - 7 viewing window as they have been in the past. These placeholders will only be added to a student’s schedule once the student has had the required Dual Enrollment meeting with their counselor, all Dual Enrollment paperwork has been completed, and the student has been accepted into the college’s Dual Enrollment program.
- Any student planning to Dual Enroll for the 2025-2026 must complete all of the steps on THIS CHECKLIST. If you have questions, please reach out to your counselor. Priority deadline to apply and complete the checklist is March 1st.
MEDALLIONS & MID YEAR REPORTS
- Attention Seniors! If the college you’ve applied to REQUIRES a Midyear Report, please email your Counselor at least 2 weeks before the deadline to submit your request. Midyear reports will not be released until the county finalizes senior grades in late January.
- Seniors may be eligible to earn a medallion and pin for graduation in the following areas: Advanced Academic, Fine Arts, World Language, and/or Career Tech. Interested seniors must complete a Pathway Verification Form available at this link and then submit the completed form to their honor society sponsor no later than Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:30 pm.
REGISTRATION VIEWING WINDOW
Registration activities for the 25-26 school year closed on January 30th at 4:00 PM. The scheduling office will work during the month of February to process course change requests, IE2 requests, and online course requests. The viewing window to see all updated course requests will be open March 3 - 7. This is not a schedule; these are only updated course requests. Only legitimate errors will be fixed during the viewing window (course input error, missing graduation requirement, etc.).
CAR LINE REMINDERS
We are looking at ways to improve the length and flow of our car line and know traffic on Old Atlanta Road is significant during morning drop-off. Please be sure to allow plenty of time in the mornings to ensure your student arrives in time to be IN CLASS by 8:25 A.M.. Additionally, please review our car line procedures and make sure you are pulling ALL THE WAY FORWARD when you reach the front circle.
Mandatory Car Line Rules:
- There will be no student drop-off (or pick-up) in the gym lot. All vehicles must snake through the stadium lot and to the circle at the front of the school for drop-off and pick-up.
- Students must remain in cars until they reach the paved sidewalk leading up to the front of the school. There will be no drop-off in the middle of the line (even if your child is running late).
- Drivers must be fully attentive to traffic directors at all crosswalks. If using your phone, drivers must be hands-free.
- There will be no student drop-off in the gravel or stadium lots.
JANUARY STAFF & TEACHER SPOTLIGHTS
Horns up to our January Spotlights!
Staff Spotlight: SRO David Duncan
Every day, Officer Duncan goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. Whether he’s assisting with traffic, supporting discipline, or keeping our school secure, Officer Duncan is an integral part of the Lambert family. You’ll often see him at sporting events, always ready to lend a hand and engage with students. His dedication, kindness, and commitment to our school make a lasting impact on everyone he meets.
Teacher Spotlight: Jason Ware
As our CTAE Department Chair and FBLA Sponsor, Jason goes above and beyond for our school and district. Recently, he successfully organized the FBLA Region Leadership Conference, a huge event that benefitted students across our entire district. His leadership shines as he partners with Stephanie Beaulieu to guide the CTAE department with dedication and vision. Despite his MANY extracurricular responsibilities, Jason shines as an outstanding classroom teacher, connecting with students and helping connect their career goals to real-life opportunities. And he does it all with a positive attitude! His hard work and commitment make a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you, Jason, for all that you do!
LAMBERT STAFF SHOUT-OUTS
Has a staff member at Lambert made a difference for your student? Has a member of our team gone above and beyond for your child? The support and encouragement from our community means more than you know. Please consider submitting a SHOUT OUT for a Lambert team member that has made an impact for your student and/or family. Click HERE to access the submission form.
OUR PARTNERS
Longhorn Partners ($5000+)
Platinum Partners ($2000)
Silver Partners ($1000)
Crimson Partners ($500)
General Partners ($250)
Thank you to our Partners in Education. Your collaboration helps to support the students, staff and programs of Lambert High School.
- If you are interested in partnering with us, please fill out this survey and we will be in contact on how we can partner together.
HELLO DOLLY AT FOCAL
Get ready for a night of pure magic at the FoCAL Center’s dazzling production of Hello, Dolly! This Broadway classic is packed with unforgettable tunes, vibrant performances, and all the charm that’s sure to lift your spirits. With a show this fun, full of laughter and heart, you’ll want to be there. Don’t wait—get your tickets now and experience the excitement for yourself! Hello Dolly! will be performed on the FoCAL Center mainstage theatre February 27- March 9, and tickets are on sale now but going fast.
LAMBERT SPIRIT WEAR
There are multiple opportunities to purchase Lambert Spirit Wear for the whole family! Visit the online stores below. We will also have spirit wear for sale at New Longhorn Roundup.
Lambert Branding Company (our School Store)
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