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Weekly Update
August 28-September 1
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Week of 2/26/24
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Come cheer on your fellow Raiders!!
Click here for the LHS SMAC Schedule
Click here to buy tickets for athletic events
Click here for LHS Fine Arts Performance Schedule
No Food/Drink Deliveries
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.
According to a longitudinal study of Rhode Island high school students, if you are chronically absent in high school, you have a much lower rate of finishing post-secondary training or education such as a trade school or college. In this study, they found that only 11% of the students who were chronically absent in high school went on to finish a college degree, trade program or certification (https://rilds.org/, 2015). Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason.
LHS Tutoring Program
Free Tutoring is available to LHS students from LHS teachers in the areas of MATH, ELA, SCIENCE, and SPANISH. There is tutoring available on site before school, during lunch, and after school. There is also virtual tutoring available. Contact your child’s teacher, guidance counselor, or Theresa Smith at tmsmith@smcps.org for information.
AP Biology Students engineer glowing bacteria!
AP Biology students inserted glowing jellyfish genes into E.coli to engineer glowing bacteria as part of their unit on Biotechnology.
Physics Students Working on their Egg Drop Project with Ms. Countiss!
Congratulation to our 2024 All State Chorus Ensemble!
All State ensembles represent the best of the best 7th through 12th grade student musicians from across the state of Maryland. Thousands of students audition with just under 950 accepted across nine ensembles. It is a tremendous honor for the students and their music educators as well as a credit to their schools. Picture below is: Arden Basso, Alexandra Blodnikar, Maire Bockey, Addison Goostree, Logan Lehman, Autumn Lowe, Katelynn Mueller, Blake Naluai, Preston Petijean, Cadence Redmon, Sarah Scott, Abigail Aina, Isabel Ash, Elena Blodnikar, Alyssa Kurzendoerfer, Lucy Middaugh, Hope Yang, Siena Aller, Kara Bowser, Zorianna Chorney, Helena Zyga.
Congrats to our February recipients of the Spotlight in Special Education Awards
Ms. Ramirez, Ms. Nardo, Ms. Moriarty, Ms .Conner, Ms. Anitapriya, Ms. Brooks (not pictured).
LHS Talent Show
Congratulations to the winners of Friday night’s Talent Show! Thank you to all of the contestants for their amazing performances! Thank you also to the class of 2026 class, officers, sponsors, the LHS Rose players crew & Mr. Barbato. A very special thank you to our judges, Mrs. Watson, Mr. Smith, Ms. Stewart, and Mrs. Harding. It was an amazing time!
1st Place Helen Lambert & Vanessa Li!
2nd Place--The LHS Improv Club!
3rd Place Zoe Santos & Ahjanae Logan!
Mrs. Hager channeling her inner Patsy Cline with an impressive version of Crazy!
2026 Class Officers and Talent Show Hosts!
February is Black History Month!
Freshman English classes will be starting Literature of the Civil Rights unit in February. They will study Martin Luther King Jr.'s, "I Have a Dream" and "Letter from Birmingham Jail" as well as informational texts about the civil rights movement to add historical context.
The Freshman Academy visited The National Museum of African American History and Culture on February 1 and organized an African American "Read-In" event at the Tech Center Dohrman Room on Friday, February 16.
In U.S. History, students study the social, economic, and political conditions that confronted the African American community in the 1920s.
Influential Black Figures!
Each week our Students Leadership Council will highlight an influential Black Figure! The Theme for Black History Month this year is "AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE ARTS".
Lost & Found - Claim your items!!
Our Lost and Found closet in the Main Office is overflowing! Please come to check for your belonging. Claim your items before Spring Break.
LHS Athletics Signing Day #2
Athletics Signing Day
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Leonardtown High School
Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
There will be one additional signing day this school year in May if you are unable to attend this one. This signing day on March 7th will be the last one that is included in the Yearbook.
Please complete the link below:
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Henderson, rbhenderson@smcps.org or Ms. Carter, bdcarter@smcps.org .
Summer Sports Academies
Summer Sports Academies: SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday -Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.
Maryland Report Card Information.
The Maryland School Report Card provides information about our school's performance for the 2022-2023 school year. You can find a link to our school's SY23 report card by visiting the Quick Links on our school's website. In addition, you can view the January 11 presentation to the Board of Education about system-wide data or visit www.smcps.org/about-us for additional information.
Freshman Advisory
On Monday (2/12), Freshmen will have Freshman Advisory during A lunch. Mentors will walk freshmen through the process of registration and give them options to think about before they meet with their guidance counselor in March.
LHS Special Education Teacher Survey
There are so many fantastic things happening in our efforts to support SMCPS students with disabilities. Please use this survey to share your praise of a LHS SPED teacher or support person.
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from MSDE during the week of February 12, 2024. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 24, 2024. The Survey may also be completed online. Parent feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in SMCPS. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com.
Yearbook Updates!
Order a Yearbook
If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please visit the Jostens site. Orders close May 5, 2024.
Pictures Needed!
We are in need of pictures for some of our spreads! Click here for specifics regarding what pictures we still need. Please upload pictures directly to our Yearbook website using ReplayIt. Please do not submit screenshots of pictures or pictures with filters. Please make sure all students featured in the pictures are identified with first and last name and grade level. Please make sure that the pictures are from this school year!
Counseling Corner
Counselors will be meeting with students for registration beginning March 4. Teachers are already discussing course placements with the students. Parents, we encourage you to talk to your students about course options and recommendations.
If you would like a parent teacher conference with one teacher please contact the teacher directly through email to arrange. If you require all teachers for a conference please contact your students counselor.
Make sure to know your counselor!
Hensel: A-Da - jahensel@smcps.org
Wolcott: De-Ha & GIS - rrwolcott@smcps.org
Neitz: He-Mc - lkneitz@smcps.org
Guidry: Me-Se- lcguidry@smcps.org
Sawyer: Sh-Z -- wnsawyer@smcps.org
Make sure to know your counselor!
Hensel: A-Da - jahensel@smcps.org
Wolcott: De-Ha & GIS - rrwolcott@smcps.org
Neitz: He-Mc - lkneitz@smcps.org
Guidry: Me-Se- lcguidry@smcps.org
Sawyer: Sh-Z -- wnsawyer@smcps.org
Evening Counseling
Evening Counseling: SMCPS is once again offering School-Based Counseling Support in the evening for SMCPS students. Counseling support focuses on the following areas: Healthy Relationships, Social Skills, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Worry, Sadness, and Emotional Regulation. Services will be located at Margaret Brent Middle School and Greenview Knolls Elementary School on Tuesday evenings from 4-7:30 p.m. Please complete the Parent Contact Form for Evening Counseling to request services.
Career Center Updates
ATTENTION Seniors: the Common Application is now open!
Common Application
The Common Application, which is accepted by more than 900 schools, helps streamline an essential part of the admissions process for students. Through the platform, first-time applicants can apply to multiple colleges at once. Students will only have to fill out details that most schools require, including name, address and extracurricular activities, one time. Click here for the Common Application Link
If you are applying to colleges via Common App, please do not request any documents from your teachers/counselors via Common App. All document requests must go through Naviance.
New Scholarships Added to Naviance
Abott & Fenner Business Scholarship
Charlotte Hall Military School Scholarship Application for 2024
Delegate Brian Crosby Academic Scholarship 2024
Elks Trade School Scholarship 2024
*Coming Soon* The St. Mary's County BECA Scholarship Application will open on January 15th!
Dinah K. Somerville Scholarship Deadline is Jan. 26th
Delegate Todd Morgan Academic Scholarship 2024
2024 Model Railroad Scholarship Program
2024 Senator Jack Bailey Scholarship
SMECO Scholarship
Miss Utility of Maryland/DC Scholarship
2024 Delegate Matt Morgan Scholarship
2024 LOTT Enterprises of Maryland Scholarship
2024 Zaching Spirit Award Scholarship
Joseph A. Egans Lodge 104 2024 Scholarship
National Capital Environmental Scholarship
PAVE Essay Contest and Scholarship Program
So MD Chain (MD) Chapter the Links, Incorporated Scholarship
The Maude and Alexander Hadden Scholarship
2024 Margaret Brent High School Alumni Scholarship
2024 7th District Optimist Club Scholarship
To view all scholarships, login to Naviance via Clever. Click Colleges >> Scholarship Search.
Transcripts for Scholarships- Important!!
Please request your transcripts for a scholarship in Naviance.
1. Login to Naviance via Clever, click Colleges then Manage Transcripts.
2. Select the Blue Plus sign
3. Select Other Transcript
Type of Transcript: "Initial"
What is the transcript for : Scholarship
When is the transcript due (Please enter due date)
Where are you sending the transcripts? If they need to be mailed, add the address. If you are picking up a sealed, official copy, put your name- pick up. (You would pick up the transcript in Guidance. Please allow at least 5 business days for the transcripts to be processed.)
Request and Finish.
Please email your counselor to let them know you requested a transcript for a scholarship.
ASVAB
Monday, March 18th at 8 AM in the cafeteria for grades 10-12.
All students interested must fill out the sign-up questionnaire. Please contact Mr. Cox with any questions. ASVAB Sign Up
Upcoming Events:
2024 Elaine's Gift Scholarship
CSM Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Session for Rising Juniors and Seniors
March 5th at 6 PM
Appointments to Review the BECA Scholarship Application
Seniors, please email Mrs. Wilson at jawilson@smcps.org to schedule an appointment to have your application reviewed before submitting.
Literacy Corner
This quarter Mr. Pike’s World Literature class is reading the novel, All American Boys. One of the main characters is inspired by Harlem Renaissance painter Aaron Douglas. US History students are also learning about the 1920s and Harlem Renaissance. Check out the work from these Harlem Renaissance artists and musicians:
James Van Der Zee
Jacob Lawrence
Louis Armstrong
Augusta Savage
Duke Ellington
Ella Fitzgerald
Josephine Baker
What’s up in Wellness?
Healthy St. Mary's Partnership (HSMP) has some important updates including a community garden opening and Pathways Stronger Parenting is hosting a "Parenting Cafe" and a Community Mental Health 5k. Please see this pdf for the updates.
MedStar St. Mary's Hospital is hosting a Women's Wellness Day on March 16, 2024 at FCTC from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Breakfast and lunch included. This free event will highlight different aspects of women's health. Please call Health Connections for more information and to register. The number is 301- 475- 6019.
MCAP Scores & Score Report Guides
If your student took an MCAP assessment in Spring 2023 (ELA 10, Algebra or Geometry, or LS-MISA), they will be receiving their score reports within the next week or so. If you have questions on how to interpret the scores, please utilize the resources below.
Athletic Reminders
The 2023-2024 Winter Athletic Season is underway and we just want to remind everyone of the SMAC athletic policies in place.
- All tickets are on-line through GoFan . NO Cash sales. Free admission for children 8 and under.
- NO outside food or drinks allowed including water bottles.
- NO bags or purses allowed. Only small handheld purses allowed.
- Our concessions will accept cash and cards during most events.
- Lastly, be mindful of comments as fans of the game and spectators to the student athletes.
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.
Click here for the one-lunch information presentation that was present to all 9th graders last week. You can find club information and much for!
Use this document to plan where you will go for lunch each day!
Reminder for Parents/Guardians - Student Drop Off
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!
Reminder: Students, make sure your laptop is charged each day!
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:
- Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
- 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!
Need Raider Gear?
Spirit items are available on MySchoolBucks. Please make sure that your student is added into your profile and click on the School Store link. You will want to Browse all Items.
Items can be purchased and then picked up in the School Bank or during Open House. Items will also be available for purchase, in person, during open house.
Check out www.MySchoolBucks.com Go to "My School Store" and hit "Browse".
Learn how to create a MySchoolBucks account: click here.
Helpful Links!
Bus Information
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 Ms. Revis at btrevis@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.
SMCPS Mental Health Website
Teen Mental Health & Wellness
Parent/Guardian Mental Health & Wellnesses
SMCPS Help Desk Ticket
LHS Tech Help
SMCPS Resources & Accountability
Leonardtown High School
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS