Principal e-Note
Lindbergh High School
November 17, 2024
Parent eNote Week of November 18-24
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This Week! Diploma+ Information Evening On the evening of Thursday, November 21, Lindbergh Counseling is hosting an informational session on Diploma+ options for Lindbergh students. Topics include: AP Capstone, South County Tech, joint EMT program with Mehlville Fire, Early College, Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Internship, School Flex Program: Employment, St. Louis CAPS, Aviation, and LindberghIMPACT. The event starts at 6:00 pm and it will start in the Auditorium.
This program is intended for freshmen, sophomore and junior families and will begin at 6pm in the Auditorium. Families will have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions that will go into more detail regarding each Diploma+ Program.
Diploma+ Programs are optional programs that provide students an opportunity to earn college credits and/or professional credentials which help students develop skill sets for success in the future. Click here for a summary of the programs.
Toys for Tots at LHS Please consider donating to Toys for Tots! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) and Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy students are teaming up to organize and help the entire Lindbergh community participate in this fantastic national program to help others! Toy collection will take place during PAC throughout the month of November. Collection pickup occurs on Monday, December 2nd.
Here are the promotional materials we are sharing through PAC. Could you put the flyers on the e-note below the message above?
Ceramics Fundraiser Ceramics I students are hosting an “Empty Bowls'' fundraiser on Saturday, November 23rd from 9am to 4 pm at Lindbergh High School. Student artists created 2-3 bowls which are for sale at our fundraiser benefiting the Saint Louis Area Foodbank. This awesome organization does so much to help solve hunger in the St. Louis Area. Please consider coming out to support our emerging ceramic artists!
Nominate a Staff Member or Club of the Month Please use the following forms to nominate a staff member of the month and a club of the month!
Board of Education Candidate Information Session Nov. 21
Filing for the Lindbergh Schools Board of Education Election will open on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, at 8 a.m. and close on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at 5 p.m. Two positions are available for three-year terms. The election date is April 8, 2025.
Individuals interested in running for the Board of Education are invited to attend a candidate information session on Thursday, Nov. 21, immediately following the 7 p.m. regular Board of Education meeting. This will take place at the District Administration building, 9350 Sappington Road, and is open to any individuals who are interested in running for the board. Questions? Contact andreahosenfelt@lindberghschools.ws.
Winter Weather Reminder for Families
As colder weather approaches, now is a good time to remind families and staff how we prepare for potential school closures that can result from snow, ice, or other severe weather events. The district decides to close school based on a number of factors, including student safety, bus transportation, road conditions and wind chill temperature.
When possible, the decision to close school is made by 10 p.m. the night before. However, if the decision cannot be made by 10 p.m., then a decision will be made between 5 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. the next morning. If the decision is made to cancel school, all families and staff will receive a phone call, text message and email notification.
LPAC Webinar: Building Social Connections Through Playdates and Hangouts 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3 The Lindbergh Parent Advisory Council virtually presents “Building Social Connections Through Playdates and Hangouts,” presented by LenEll Kelley, behavior analyst, founder and clinical director of Developing Minds Therapy Services. LenEll will help parents identify their role in preparing for a successful playdate or hangout, including how to help find peer matches, resolve potential conflicts, and the importance of flexibility with activities. And did you know how important the good-bye can be? LenEll will share ideas for parents with children of all ages. Join Special School District and LPAC for this hour that promises to help you to help your child use social skills and develop friendships, ultimately building their self-esteem in the process.
Yearbook Purchase Information
Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com to purchase a yearbook.
Deadline to purchase a yearbook is Friday, January 24.
Shout Outs
Please take a moment to congratulate yearbook staffers for their national recognition at the JEA/NSPA Fall Convention held in Philadelphia, PA Nov. 7-9. The 2024 Spirit Yearbook placed fifth in NSPA Best of Show in the largest category (yearbooks 360+ pages). This is the fourth year in a row that Lindbergh's yearbook has placed nationally.
We are also excited to celebrate our first individual staff member recognized on a national level. Senior Oliver Barrera took fourth place in the NSPA Individual Awards 2024 Photo of the Year: Sports Feature Photo for Powderpuff Touchdown. NSPA Individual Awards honor the nation’s best scholastic journalism. This is only the second time that yearbook staff has had an individual entry recognized on a national level and the first time a student has placed in the top five.
NSPA also announced the Individual Best of Show awards at the convention. These awards are open to all students who have staff attending the convention.
In the category of DESIGN: Yearbook:
First Place - Cue the New by Caroline Entrup, Julian DeWeese, Lydia Hines, Oona Pogue and Audrey Scarpace
Third Place - Foodie by Bethany Goodson, Lillian Mullins and Audrey Scarpace
Eighth Place - It’s Stick Season by Kiarra Kramer
In the category of PHOTOJOURNALISM: Feature Photo
Fifth Place - Senior Assembly by Oliver Barrera
Students attending the convention also have the opportunity to compete in the JEA National Scholastic Media Contests. More than 3,500 scholastic journalists attended the conference and all convention attendees were eligible to participate in these contests.
Superior in Yearbook Cover/Endsheets - Anna Waters
Excellent in Yearbook Layout: Theme - Katherine Basler
Excellent in Yearbook Layout: Inside Pages - Audrey Scarpace
Honorable Mention in First-Year Photo - Sarah Prior for ELISA lab
We are incredibly proud of the 2024 Yearbook which also received an All-American rating from NSPA (National Scholastic Press Association) with four out of five marks of distinction, a Gold Medalist rating from CSPA (Columbia Scholastic Press Association) with All-Columbian Honors and an All-Missouri rating from our state organization MIJA (Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association).
Congratulations to the following student athletes who qualified for the state swim meet:
Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay
Lucas Donze, Nicholas Turner, Colin Rolwes, Ryan McCray, Sean Greenwood, George Moran, Jacob Voyles, Zachary Hallemann
Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Shawn Gill
Boys 200 Yard IM
Nicholas Turner, George Moran
Boys 50 Yard Freestyle Colin Rolwes
Boys 100 Yard Freestyle
Colin Rolwes, Lucas Donze
Boys 500 Yard Freestyle
Shawn Gill
Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
Ryan McCray, August Hromadka, Zachary Hallemann, Shawn Gill, Colin Rolwes, Nicholas Turner, Lucas Donze, George Moran
Boys 100 Yard Backstroke Lucas Donze, Sean Greenwood
Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke Nicholas Turner
Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay
Colin Rolwes, Lucas Donze, George Moran, Nicholas Turner, Ryan McCray, Shawn Gill, Zachary Hallemann, August Hromadka
Lindbergh was represented incredibly well this weekend in Missouri’s capitol by 34 talented, dedicated students at the Missouri Youth And Government Lewis Convention! Each and every student did a phenomenal job creating a mock government for Missouri and representing Lindbergh! The following students received special recognition at the Lewis State Convention for leadership and individual efforts.
Convention Leadership
Raphael Delrosario: Judicial Branch Appellate Judge
Lejla Dudic: Judicial Branch Appellate Judge
Manasi Tripathi: Judicial Branch Appellate Judge
Beck Linton: Legislative Branch Committee Chair
Convention Individual Awards
Sarah Adams: Judicial Branch Outstanding Attorney
Raphael Delrosario: Judicial Branch Outstanding Mentor Judge
Safiya Hasan: Judicial Branch’s Trial Competition Winner
Shivani Chidambaram and Briley McKenney: Legislative Branch Bill was debated at the House of Representatives
Sydney Bond: 2025 Lewis Convention Media Branch Presiding Officer
Owen Cook: Media Branch Outstanding Print Story
Sumaira Hasan: Media Branch Outstanding Photography
Ava Heggemeier: Media Branch Outstanding Social Media Post
Charlie Phillips: Media Branch Outstanding Social Media Post
In addition, new and exciting documentary-style videos were made for both the legislative and judicial branches to be utilized by the YMCA to continue growing the program and empowering students. Zoe Azzara, Sydney Bond, Cecelia Hahn, and Sophia Rupp were given the opportunity to create these promotional videos.
Furthermore, this convention received media coverage, with Lindbergh students Maggie Finn, Sumaira Hasan, and Maddy Schmidt appearing in action as media members. Watch the story here: https://www.ky3.com/2024/11/15/hundreds-teens-learn-about-state-government-first-hand-missouris-capital/
Fundraisers and Community Events
Strolling Strings Fundraiser Looking for a gift for the music lover in your life? Order musical earrings or keychains at https://forms.gle/uDY7nxSuniTjW9FP7.
Looking for Volunteers or Service Hours? Looking for ways to help out the district? This spreadsheet has several volunteer opportunities! There are slots open for students and adults. Great way for students to fulfill service hours and for adults to get involved! Check it out HERE.
Project Graduation Volunteers Planning for Project Graduation is happening NOW! If you have a senior, please check out the volunteer opportunities at https://forms.gle/quTUMCSLCyfrq1p67. Be sure to join the Facebook group Lindbergh Class of 2025.
Chick-Fil-A Fundraiser Close the kitchen on November 19 and dine out at Chick-fil-A in Sunset Hills to support the LHS PTG!
Holiday Boutique Mark your calendars for the LHS Holiday Boutique on December 8! This year, they are super-sizing the event with activities, shopping, music, tree auction, and more. It is free to attend! For more information, visit
House Tour Volunteers Needed Volunteers are desperately needed in the homes during the Holiday House Tour! The great news is, if you volunteer a bit of your time on December 8, you get a FREE ticket to the tour! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4EACA628A64-51131521-2024#/
Blues Fundraiser Lindbergh Night at the Blues Game is scheduled for January 9th! Please see the flyer below along with the links to purchase!!!
TICKETS: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lindberghhigh7
ZAMBONI FUNDRAISER: https://lhsptg.ptboard.com/formvw?store=5404&form=6
Lindbergh High School
Website: go.lindberghschools.ws/lhs
Email: lhs@lindberghschools.ws
Location: 5000 South Lindbergh Boulevard, Sappington, MO, USA
Phone: 314-729-2410
Facebook: facebook.com/LHSFlyers
Twitter: @LHSFlyers