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Weekly Update
September 19-23
Monday, September 19
4:00 p.m.
JV Field Hockey vs Calvert - HOME
4:30 p.m.
JV Volleyball vs Westlake - HOME
5:30 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball vs Westlake - HOME
Varsity Field Hockey vs Calvert - HOME
Tuesday, September 20
4:00 p.m.
Varsity Golf vs Northern - HOME (at Breton Bay Golf Course)
4:30 p.m.
JV Boys Soccer vs North Point - AWAY
JV Girls Soccer vs North Point - HOME
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys Soccer vs North Point - AWAY
Varsity Girls Soccer vs North Point - HOME
Wednesday, September 21
4:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys & Girls Cross Country vs Multiple Schools - AWAY
JV Volleyball vs Calvert - HOME
5:30 p.m.
Varsity Volleyball vs Calvert - HOME
Thursday, September 22
2 Hour Early Dismissal
MTSS Walk & Talk Event during periods 7/8
Admission: 2 STRONG Bucks or $1
LHS Track
4:30 p.m.
JV Boys Soccer vs La Plata - HOME
5:00 p.m.
JV Football vs North Point - AWAY
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys Soccer vs La Plata - HOME
Friday, September 23
No School for Students
4:00 p.m.
Varsity Field Hockey vs North Point - AWAY
5:30 p.m.
JV Field Hockey vs North Point - AWAY
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Football vs North Point - HOME
Information regarding LHS vs. North Point
New administration at LHS!
The SMCPS Board of Education appointed Ms. Kelly Bridges as Assistant Principal, 12 month, at Leonardtown High School. Ms. Bridges holds a Master’s Degree from McDaniel College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Saint Vincent College. Ms. Bridges currently serves as a Secondary Literacy Coach at Leonardtown High School.
This appointment is effective Monday, September 19, 2022. Ms. Bridges will serve as 11th grade Assistant Principal. We are so excited for Ms. Bridges to begin her new role at LHS!
Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy
PSAT - October 12 - Important Information
The PSAT/NMSQT will be administered to 10th and 11th grade students on October 12, 2022 beginning at 8:00 am.
The PSAT 8/9 will be administered to 9th grade students on October 12, 2022 --- beginning at 8:00 am.
The PSAT is an important test. Students who perform well could earn college scholarships (11 grade).
PSAT student guides will be distributed to students (for 10th and 11th grade students only, there are no hard copies for 9th graders). These guides contain information and sample test questions that will help students prepare for the PSAT.
Parents/Students should check their calendars for appointments already scheduled for October 12, and consider rescheduling as there are no make-up dates for the PSAT.
Students who arrive late to school will not be permitted to take the test.
Students who did not get a guide can access a student guide using the following links:
PSAT NMSQT(10th/11th grade) student guide
PSAT 8/9 (9th grade) student guideStudents must bring their own calculators.
Additional information can be found at the following links:
For information about scoring (9th grade)
For information about scoring and linking to practice (10/11th grade).
One-Lunch Updates
Click here for one-lunch club offerings.
Not sure where to go? Need a planning template to help utilize your time? CLICK HERE
Student Meal Charges
Student Meal Charges: Student meal charges are only allowed for reimbursable meals or milk purchases, never a la carte items. The charge limit for each student is $25. Students may purchase a meal with “cash in hand” regardless of the amount of money owed. Students currently approved for FREE meals receive a meal regardless of the amount of money owed. Families should be advised that beginning in early September, weekly automated phone calls and emails are being sent to notify households of students whose meal account balance has become low (less than $5.00 remaining). Contact Megan Doran in Food and Nutrition Services at madoran@smcps.org for more information.
Fast Food Policy
Parents and students, please do not order food to be delivered to Leonardtown High School, it will not be delivered to the student. In addition, parents should not be dropping off lunch to the school for students.
Bus Passes:
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?
Parents can write a note or send an email to Ms. Revis at btrevis@smcps.org in order to request a bus pass. 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
Class of 2024 Updates
C/O 2024 T-shirts
- Class of 2024 T-shirts are on sale starting Sunday, September 18 to Monday, September 26. Order online through MySchoolBucks or at the bank during lunch. T-shirts are $15 ($18 for 2XL-4XL).
Hallway Decorations for Homecoming
- Class of 2024 Homecoming Hallway Decorating will occur on the following dates in LHS cafeteria:
- Thursday, September 22 from 1pm - 4pm
- Saturday, October 1 from 9am - 3pm
- Monday, October 10 from 1pm - 4pm
- Saturday, October 15 from 9am - 3pm (putting up the hallway decor)
CLASS OF 2024 RING ORDERS
- Ring Orders can be placed from Sept. 19 – Sept. 26.
- There are 2 ways to place a ring order:
outside the Career Center
Or
Online: Design and Order your Ring HERE
- Place your order during Sept. 19 - Sept 26 to qualify for your FREE GIFT with your Ring Purchase. The gift is your choice of Cleer GOAL wireless Earbuds or Leonardtown Adidas backpack.
Senior Class updates
Attention Seniors:
Orders for homecoming shirts & sweatshirts are now being accepted. Make sure to order your by October 2nd.
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHAD2XN2Q00TOS_ZZ5S2W4Z17ATVVM
Class of 2026 Campaigns & T-Shirt Orders
Campaigning will begin this week until September 25. Click here to view the campaign videos.
Class of 2026 T-shirt Orders (Due Sept 29th Deadline to get for homecoming) Link Here
Yearbook Information
Fall Team Pictures
Athletes who were photographed on Wednesday, September 14 will have the chance to purchase team and/or individual pictures. Please visit the Legacy website and use code 4572E23. Please note that pictures will not be posted until about a week following the picture date to allow for editing and uploading. We appreciate your patience! Golf will be photographed at their practice on September 20. Field hockey, cycling, marching band and color guard will be photographed on September 21.
2021-2022 Yearbooks
The 2022 yearbooks are here! Students may pick up their yearbooks during lunch in 2E08. If you are a 2022 graduate of LHS, you or someone you designate may pick up your book during regular hours (8:00-2:45) to retrieve your book. Please email Mrs. Page before you plan on picking up your book to ensure that it is in the office waiting for you.
Order A Yearbook!
If you are interested in purchasing a 2022-2023 yearbook, please visit the Jostens site. This is the lowest tier of our pricing, so order your yearbook now! Four free icons come with a personalization purchase. This offer will be available until September 23. Yearbooks will be distributed in the spring.
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 summer and this school year!
Grad Ads
Senior parents interested in creating a grad ad for the yearbook can do so through the Tribute Ads website. The deadline for creating an ad is December 15, 2022. Please visit the Tribute Ads site to create an ad honoring your senior.
School Portraits Grades 9, 10, and 11
Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be photographed for school portraits on Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30 in the auditorium during English classes. Picture day fliers will be distributed to students in English classes next week. ALL students will need to be photographed for administrative purposes.
Thursday, September 29: Mr. Breslin, Mr. Schoenbauer, Mr. Smith, Ms. Stephenson, Ms. Woolford, Ms. Heisler, Fairlead
Friday, September 30: Mr. David, Ms. O’Toole, Ms. Page, Mr. Pike, Ms. Feldhausen, Ms. Conner, Ms. Sullivan, Freshman Academy
Senior Portraits
Class of 2023, it is time for senior portraits! Legacy Studios will be here on Wednesday, September 21 and Monday, September 26 in the auditorium. There will be additional dates in October and November. Seniors MUST sign up for an appointment by clicking HERE. Appointments must be made 48 hours in advance. Information about the different portrait sessions available can be found on the Legacy site. Please note that Legacy does provide the tux, drape, and cap and gown for portraits. Seniors, if you wish to be included in the senior section of the yearbook, you must take a picture in a tux or drape with a blue background and no props. Portraits that do not meet this requirement will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
Student Writing Contests
Check out these opportunities to have your voice heard and your writing talent recognized!
Bennington College Young Writers Awards - Submission Deadline: November 1, 2022 - Students can submit a work of poetry, fiction, or non-fiction. The rules and entry form can be found here: https://www.bennington.edu/events/young-writers-awards
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest - Submission Deadline: January 12, 2023 - Students can submit an essay describing and analyzing an act of political courage by a US elected official who served during or after 1917. Learn more about contest requirements and information here: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started
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Counseling Corner
If you have an “aide” period in your schedule, please make sure you are reporting to the correct classroom or office as assigned. Schedules have been updated with correct locations, and attendance is being taken.
Transcripts will not be available for us to send to colleges until mid/late September.
If you need a letter of recommendation from your school counselor, please make sure to let them know as early as possible and make sure to submit the Letter of Recommendation Request form (which is available in Guidance).
Make sure to know your counselor!
- Hensel: A-C - jahensel@smcps.org
- Wolcott: D-Go & GIS - rrwolcott@smcps.org
- Neitz: Gr-L - lkneitz@smcps.org
- Guidry: M-R - lcguidry@smcps.org
- Marino: S-Z - cmmarino@smcps.org
- Sawyer: Freshmen Academy - wnsawyer@smcps.org
Need an appointment? Please e-mail Guidance Secretary, Ms. Williams (jkwilliams@smcps.org).
Career Center Updates
ASVAB, October 27th, 2022 @ 8AM in the LHS Cafeteria
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).
The fall test administration is for Juniors and Seniors only.
Please fill out the google form to sign up: Form
Essay Writing Workshop
Seniors, LHS will be hosting an essay writing workshop in the Career Center on Sept. 21st during A lunch and Sept. 28th during B lunch. Please register for only one session. Register Here
Juniors and Seniors, please fill out the google form if you would like to attend a college visit. Google Form
New Scholarships Added to Naviance:
2022 Elks Skilled Trade Scholarship
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
NAEHCY Scholarship Fund
To view all scholarships, login to Naviance using Clever. Click Colleges(at the top of the home page)>>Scholarship Search.
Steamfitters' Apprenticeship 602
If you are interested in serving an apprenticeship in the Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Process Piping and Environmental Systems Trades, they will accept applications online ONLY starting Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 8 AM and closing Wednesday, November 30th at 4 PM. Details can be found here.
SEAP (Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program)
Applications are now open. Link to Apply
Virtual information session Sept. 27th @ 6 PM. Register Here
Financial Aid
FSA ID Virtual Information Session, Sept. 29th @ 6PM Register Here
FAFSA Night at LHS In the Media Center, Oct. 5th @ 6 PM Register Here
St. Mary's College of Maryland College Fair
St. Mary's College of Maryland is hosting a college fair on Thursday, September 22nd from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Over 60 colleges and universities have been invited. This is a free event for students and families.
Learn how to create a MySchoolBucks account: click here.
MySchoolBucks & the Media Center
New for 2022, families have the option to pay for lost or damaged resources in My School Bucks. A resource can include: library books, laptops, chargers, textbooks, consumables, etc.
When a media specialist marks anything as lost or damaged in Destiny, that fee AUTOMATICALLY shows up as a "real time fee" in My School Bucks.
Please refer to this information on My School Bucks and your school library.
Student Parking Update
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