LnHS Update March 15th
Our WASC Review is here!
Dear Lancaster High School Eagle Families
As we enter the weekend, we are putting the last few touches on an important event that will be taking place at our school - the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) review.
WASC is an accrediting agency that evaluates schools based on established educational standards, ensuring that we maintain a commitment to excellence in education. This accreditation is a testament to the quality of education we provide at Lancaster High School.
Our WASC review is scheduled to take place from Sunday, March 17th, to Wednesday, March 20th. During this period, a team of experienced educators will be visiting our school to assess various aspects, including our mission, student learning outcomes, and overall educational effectiveness.
We get asked, "What can we do to help?" Students, we ask that you simply do what you are supposed to do each day. Go to class. Be Respectful. Be Engaged. Be Accountable. Be Leaders. BE REAL.
This process is crucial for our school, as it not only validates the high standards we uphold but also provides valuable insights for continuous improvement. We appreciate your support and understanding during this time.
We are confident that our dedicated staff, engaged students, and supportive community will shine during this review. Thank you for being an integral part of Lancaster High School, and we look forward to the positive outcomes that will result from this important evaluation.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the WASC review, please feel free to email me directly. Your involvement and commitment to our school community are deeply valued.
Here is the cheat sheet if you want to see what we determined are our success and our areas of growth, along with our action plan.
Upcoming Dates
March 17-20th - WASC Visit. This visit is our state accreditation visit that you may have read about in previous updates.
March 25-29th - SPRING BREAK (no school)
April 2nd - Awards Ceremony - SAVE THE DATE
If you haven't already, follow us on @lancaster.hs on Instagram and @lancasterhs on Facebook. Look under the "Stay Connected" heading for full information on how to make sure you always have accurate and timely information.
Sincerely,
Your Principal, Zach Mercier
Awards Night
Save the Date - April 2nd
Lancaster High School is thrilled to announce our upcoming Awards Night, an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements of our students during the first semester! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event:
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 2nd
🕔 Time: TBD based on Alphabet
🏫 Location: Lancaster High School Theater
Join us as we honor and recognize the remarkable accomplishments of our students, including:
🌟 All A's Achievement
🎖️ Principal's Honor Roll
🔤 Academic Letters
➕ Growth in Math
📚 Growth in English on our localized NWEA exam
This night promises to be a celebration of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. We invite parents, guardians, friends, and the entire Lancaster community to join us in applauding the achievements of our exceptional students.
Stay tuned for more details and formal invitations! Let's come together to celebrate success and inspire future achievements.
2nd Annual Harlem Wizards Basketball Event
Last year was so fun, we invited the Harlem Wizards back! Please join us at Large Gym "The Nest", located at 44701 N. 32nd. Street West. The game begins at 6:30 PM and the doors will open at 5:30 PM. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. An online processing fee of $1.50 per ticket will be added to your final total. THE ONLINE BOX OFFICE FOR THIS EVENT CLOSES 3 HOURS PRIOR TO THE GAME. Your ticket will be scanned for entry. This is truly a FAMILY FRIENDLY Event!
Tickets start from $12, however there are options to get your child involved or ticket options that come with a merchandise package.
April 22nd, 2024
Begin: 6:30 p.m.
End: 8:30 p.m.
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE or at https://pretix.eu/harlemwizards/lancasterca04-22-24-07-00pm/
Free AVTA Bus Pass for ALL Students
AVUHSD works hard to remove barriers of many kinds for students, and today we’re excited to share that starting immediately, ALL students may obtain a FREE AVTA bus pass that is valid through June 2024.
We are pleased to announce that the Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s Go Pass Program is now available to all students served by the Antelope Valley Union High School District. This initiative grants free access to all Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA), and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (LACMTA) bus routes. Please note that all Go Pass holders are subject to the AVTA Customer Code of Conduct, and misuse will be subject to the decisions and actions of the AVTA.
This program requires approval from a parent or guardian. Please provide the
information requested in the permission slip and return it to our library. This will authorize the issuance of an AVTA Go Pass to your student. Authorization also indicates your acknowledgment of the service provided through this program and the possible outcomes due to any identified misuse.
- You may print out your permission slip from the attachments included or have your student pick one up from the library
- The permission slip must be signed by the parent and returned to the library to receive your Go Pass
- If your student is in the moderate/severe special education program, you may receive your permission slip from your student's teacher or you may pick up from the library. Your permission slip will have different options that you may choose from (such as your student's teacher holding onto the pass for your student)
Feel free to reach out to Principal Mercier at zmercier@avhsd.org if you have any questions.
STEM Expo
This year's LnHS STEM Expo will be held on Thursday, April 11th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.
We would love to have you participate! Please look at the attached flyer where you will see QR codes to let us know you will be participating and a link to the rules for the district event, which will be held at Lancaster High School on Saturday, April 27th, from 9:00am-noon. Students, check with your science teacher as some may offer extra credit or class credit for entering!
CLICK HERE for all STEM Expo Information
CLICK HERE for the sign up form
We would love to see our Eagles rule the nest by putting their best work forward! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer for either of these events, please email Mrs. Erica Rough at erough@avhsd.org.
Seniors Section - Class of 2024 Info
Prom
PROM TICKETS will be sold in person at the student store or accountant or online HERE
GRAD NITE are sold out
Your senior contract and application must be turned in to buy tickets on Rush Day. If you do not have this done, do so ASAP, and then purchase your ticket through the student store.
DURING Rush Day: Prom tickets will be $75 and Grad Nite tickets will be $195
AFTER Rush Day: Prom tickets will be $90 / $85 with ASB card and Grad Nite tickets will be $210 / $205 with ASB card
Seniors... there is NO EXCUSE to not have updated information.
1 - Senior class google classroom - If you are not in the Senior Class 2024 Google classroom, here is the code you need to join - cy2it5o. You need to join this class as soon as possible as this is one of the places where important announcements will be posted.
2 - Senior class website - linked on the school website lancasterhs.org --> students --> seniors --> Seniors 23-24 Page
Here is a link to it: https://sites.google.com/avhsd.org/lnhsclassof2024/home
3 - Instagram page for Seniors - lancasterclassof24
Any questions? Come by the Activities office and check the wall across from the Activities office.
Yearbook and Senior Pics
Great news! The Yearbook staff completed the yearbook on time! If you haven't already ordered a yearbook, now is your chance. We ordered about 150 extra copies after pre-sale. If you want to assure your child gets the 2024 Yearbook, please contact accounting, order the book from the Student Store or from Jostens. The current, final, price is $85 + tax. We can't wait for you to see all the hard work that went into the book!
Please email Mr. Griffey if you have any questions.
School Programs
Eagle Vision
Join our Social Media to follow Athletics and Activities!
Instagram - @lancaster.hs
Facebook - @lancasterhs
Visual and Performing Arts
This week, we are featuring the work of our Ceramics students. They created Food Sculptures of their favorite foods. It includes work from both our Ceramics 1 & 2 students. Please take a closer look at these great works of art in the Gallery Upstairs.
Some exceptional ceramic pieces are highlighted in this slideshow for ARTIST of the WEEK and your personal enjoyment. CLICK HERE to see them all and our artists of the week!
Bio Med
In front of a full house of supportive family and friends, our qualifying class of 2024 Bio Med Pathway students received their White Coats during the “White Coat Ceremony.” The energy in the room was palpable as the students were celebrated individually with a short biography and the fitting of their coat. Great job, Bio Med Eagles!!
Student Support Center
The March PBIS Newsletter will showcase the wonderful initiatives and activities that took place in February at Lancaster High. This Newsletter serves as an invaluable resource for highlighting the positive contributions, important links to resources, and achievements of students and staff alike.
Click the LINK above to view the topics covered in this edition;
Super Bowl Pick Winners, NEW Be REAL T-shirts, BTSN Survey Winners, College Acceptance, Student Support Coordinator Highlights, SSC Reflections, Klassic Man Interview Seminar, Tier 2 Celebration Info, Students of the Month, Be REAL Cards, DataCentral Referral, & Monthly PBIS SWISS Data Report.
Be REAL,
How can students get involved? Join a Club!
Who is my counselor?
Parent-Teacher Workshops
Parent-teacher workshops are offered once a month by the Counseling Department on a variety of topics. Please feel free to attend any or all workshops that may interest you. Can't make it? No problem! All workshops will be posted on the Counseling website for you to view at your convenience.
Welcome to Lnhs Counseling! - Other Parent Presentations
https://sites.google.com/avhsd.org/lnhscounseling/parents/other-parent-presentations
At-School Live Tutoring
VIRTUAL *LIVE* Tutoring (Virtual Tutoring with a Live Person)
Did you know that your student has LIVE 24 HOUR FREE tutoring available in your student's PowerSchool? Our district has partnered with Princeton Review to provide every student with this amazing service. Your student can be connected with a tutor in any subject any time of the day, for FREE. These are not videos, they are live, vetted, tutors. Think of Uber, but for tutoring! The tutors will even edit papers for your student with less than a 24 hour turn-a-round period.
The easiest way to access this free, live, virtual tutoring, is to have your student log into google with their school account, log into Power School, look on the left side of the screen and find the live tutor button, and follow the easy to follow directions from there. If you need assistance, CLICK HERE or the button below for a tutorial.
Lancaster High School
Email: zmercier@avhsd.org
Website: lancasterhs.org
Location: Lancaster High School, 32nd Street West, Lancaster, CA, USA
Phone: 661-726-7649
Facebook: facebook.com/lancasterhs