LHS 12.15 and 1.5

Dear LHS Families:

It is hard to believe that we are almost to Winter Break! Both staff and students alike are excited and are looking forward to spending our last week together for the 2024 year. This week we are having two Winter Spirit Days. They are:

• Thursday, December 19: Ugly Sweater & Crazy Sock Day– Break out those delightfully tacky sweaters and funky socks for a day full of quirky fun! (This is LHS's 4th Annual celebration!)
• Friday, December 20: Pajama Day – Get cozy and celebrate the season in your comfiest PJs!

Please encourage your student(s) to join in on the fun by dressing up these days. Our staff is planning to dress up too.

We sincerely hope that you have a wonderful Winter Break, a wonderful holiday season, and a Happy New Year!

Please note: There will not be an additional newsletter sent on January 5th.

Should you need to reach out to us, please contact the administrator that has your child/children's last name. We're here to help!

Co-Principal Ms. Melcher (A-L)

Co-Principal Ms. Winborn (M-Z)

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new official Instagram page: @lhs_railsplitter_pride!

This page is dedicated to keeping our student body and community informed and engaged. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Updates on important school news
• Event highlights to keep you in the loop
• Awards and recognitions to celebrate our achievements
• And much more!

It's time for our students to have a centralized platform for information and connection. Don’t miss out, follow us today at @lhs_railsplitter_pride and stay in the know!

We’re excited to share all the great things happening at LHS with you.

Go Railsplitters!

LHS Railsplitter Pride

Did you know that we have a Counseling Office Facebook page? Please follow them for important updates.

LHS Counseling Department

We are pleased to announce that we had our first ever Railsplitter Pride Challenge recently. Students were invited to create something meaningful to them on: The Power of Kindness and Why It Matters. We received some fabulous submissions, but the winner of the challenge was: Da Boma Orubibi.

We regularly encourage all of our students to be on their best behavior and to be exemplary Railsplitters. Students that are consistently recognized by staff as being good citizens and community members are given Splitter Bucks. Pictured below are our most recent winners.

PLEASE NOTE: CTE courses are only available for students to take during their 11th and 12th grade year. There is an application process for CTE programs.

Due to the Snow Day on Thursday, December 12th, the Field Trip to visit the South and West Washtenaw Consortium (SWWC) has been rescheduled to January 10th.

The SWWC Applications are now open and will remain open until Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Apply here: Lincoln SWWC Application

Students are welcome to wait until after the field trip to apply, however, all applications submitted before the deadline will be given equal consideration; it is NOT first applied, first accepted.

Of note:

1) Students applying for Careers in Education, Cosmetology or Health Science must also submit a Parent/Guardian Approval Form. Those can be found here: https://www.salineschools.org/schools/high-school-9-12/swwc/information/forms--applications/

2) Students applying for the Work-Based Learning program must complete the application as well as the specific Work-Based Learning Application.

3) Students applying for a 2nd year of a program they are currently enrolled in must complete the Lincoln SWWC Application. Second-year sports are limited and placement will be based on teacher recommendation and available seats beyond first year allocations.

Check out their website or email your counselor for more information.

The Regional Career Technical Center (RCTC) also has a variety of programming options for our students. Their program offerings can be explored HERE.

Is your student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If so, check out the amazing opportunities that Washtenaw Community College is offering. Click HERE.

Please see THIS FLYER on how to join in and learn. This is for both parents/guardians and students over the age of 12.

See THIS FLYER for a fundraising opportunity at Texas Roadhouse on December 18th.

See THIS FLYER for a fundraising opportunity at Buffalo Wild Wings on December 18th.

Due to the Snow Day, our Jostens rep will now be visiting LHS on Tuesday, December 17th, during Splitter Time, to give seniors information on how to order their senior cap and gown for graduation.

On Wednesday, December 18th at 7 p.m. there is Winter Choir Concert in the PAC. (Please note: this date has been corrected, as the wrong date was previously shared.)

PLEASE READ THIS for information on how to order a 24/25 yearbook and for important Senior Headshots.

If your student did not pick up their pre-ordered 23/24 yearbook yet, please have them stop by the Main Office to pick it up.

To find out about other game schedules and sporting events, please visit our Athletic Page. See details below for attending Lincoln Athletic Events.

We want students to be a part of our fan experience! All Lincoln students attend athletic contests for FREE...show your student ID at the door or gate and cheer your tail off for our Railsplitters! Tickets for all athletic events are found online through Go Fan by searching "Lincoln" at www.gofan.co. Family passes available too, and seniors 62 and over get in for free with a valid ID!

100th Year Celebration Information

Check out the events that are planned for our centennial celebration this year. Click HERE.

Lincoln Consolidated School District is partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide your student with access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.

Varsity Tutors for Schools is the most comprehensive suite of live, online tutoring resources. Your student will have the opportunity to engage with resources to help support them through their learning journey.

The following resources are available through access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• Live Academic and Enrichment Classes

• SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes

• Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes

• Self-Study Resources

• College & Career Readiness Resources

• Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans

• Prerecorded Enrichment Classes/Videos
  
  

We are excited to offer these services for NO COST to your student until June, 2030! You can learn more about everything available by having YOUR STUDENT USING THEIR SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT log into the platform using Lincoln Consolidated Login Link.

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