Hello Lower Moreland Families,

Please enjoy the latest edition of the high school newsletter.

Thank you,

Mr. William J. Miles, Principal

P.S.- Don't forget to follow us on Twitter! @LMTSD_LMHS and Instagram at lmtsd-highschool

• Enter the campus using the Red Lion Road or Buck Rd and turn into the coned lanes for the pick-up/drop-off loop. Vehicles will not be permitted to turn right into the drop off lane unless they are in the correct lane.

• Please pull your vehicle all the way up the car line. Do not stop directly in front of the high school doors as this holds up the car line.

• Please follow all signs and proceed across the front of the building to door 5 of LMMS to drop off your student(s). Please do not stop in front of the Main Entrances.

• Please do NOT drop-off or pick-up a student in the front parking lot area.

• Please do NOT drop-off or pick up a student in the large main parking lot where staff and student drivers park as that could create a potentially dangerous situation.

• Please do not drop-off or pick-up a student in the Valley Center Park parking lots. These areas are reserved for LMHS bus drop-off and LMHS staff parking only.

• Administrators and/or a police officer are present to help direct vehicles, so please follow their instructions.

• Leave plenty of time to safely navigate the school campus.

Conferences are on 11/26/24 and 11/27/24. Please reach out to your students' teacher directly if you wish to have a meeting.

As we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, we encourage the entire LM community to join us in the conversation about living a healthy and drug-free life.

Ashley and Casey from Safe2Say joined our 10th grade PE classes with an important message. This is one of the Health 10 lessons we add to our PE classes. The presenters are so awesome in providing the "Why" and the "Why Not" to use the Safe2Say system. They also discussed the negative consequences of social media.

If you are interested in chaperoning or donating food for the day of Mini-THON, please fill out the following forms. We cannot thank you enough for all your generosity and support in the fight against pediatric cancer!

Food Donation Form for Mini-THON

Chaperone Form for Mini-THON

Please register for your Cap and Gown here:

https://studentservicesco.com/lower-moreland/lower-moreland-high-school-caps-and-gowns/2020-lower-moreland-cap-and-gown/

As of 9/12/24, there are no longer any student parking spots available. All students that have a parking spot should have received a parking placard. Please remind your student to display the placard and to park in their assigned spot only. Students parked in the wrong spot will be given a one time warning and any subsequent violations will be given a $25 ticket. Thank you for your cooperation.

If a student is not feeling well during the school day, they must visit the nurse’s office before being dismissed. This protocol helps us keep track of illnesses and ensures that the students receive proper care and the nurse can assess their condition before leaving school.

Please encourage your child to report to the nurse’s office, where the nurse will assess their condition and determine if it is appropriate to send them home. The nurse will contact a parent/guardian if dismissal is necessary. For additional information please see page 2 of the HS Code of Conduct under Health Services.

All of your attendance reporting needs will be handled by one electronic form that will replace the Blue Card online form and the Yellow Card online form (used at Pine Road). This will also replace the need for a phone call to the attendance line.

• Use this form to report your child’s absence. Submitting this form will both report the absence and document it. No follow up Blue card is needed.

• Submit this form to sign your child into school late.

• Submit this form to sign your child out for an appointment (early dismissal). This form allows you to enter a return to school time if your child will be returning to school.

Please Note:

If you are taking an extended vacation, you will still need to complete the Request for Excusal from Regular School Attendance, familiar to most families as a vacation request form. The form is found on the Virtual Backpack under Forms.

Doctors’ notes still need to be submitted to the school attendance secretary or sent into school.

We are doing the late arrival/early release program for this school year again. For more information on the requirements and expectations of this privilege, please see the link to the application. A student cannot begin the late arrival or early dismissal until the application is approved by Mr. Miles.

Pretzel Sales

LMHS PTA is excited to announce we will be selling soft pretzels at snack stand one day a week starting this Thursday, November 7th. Come by to purchase your fresh soft pretzel for $1 each. Cash or Venmo accepted. Pretzels will be available each Thursday while supplies last.

Thanksgiving Pies

LM PTA is offering a wide selection of Oteri's Pies for sale just in time for Thanksgiving. Orders are due by Wednesday, November 6th. Pies are 10" and available for pick up on Tuesday, November 28th from 12-2pm at Murray Avenue School. https://my.cheddarup.com/c/thanksgiving-pies-2024/items?cart

Upcoming Meeting

Please join us in person or via Google Meet at our next LMMS/LMHS PTA Meeting. It will take place on Monday, November 18th at 9:15am in Room 101 in the high school building. Come find out what is going on and plans we have for upcoming activities.

Cookie Trays

PTA will be organizing sweets and treats for the LMHS staff on Tuesday, December 10th. Interested in contributing? Please use the Sign Up Genius to let us know what you will be bringing. Don't feel like baking? You can Venmo a donation @LowerMoreland-PTA (LMHS Cookie Trays as the comment), monies collected will help us purchase drinks and other items. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAAAA2AAAF5C61-52602282-lmhs#/

Sophomores:

Attention Sophomore class — DECEMBER PROGRAM EVENTS

Eastern Center for Arts and Technology will present to the Sophomore class during the school day on Thursday, December 5. Your student will learn about the sixteen career pathway programs offered during their junior and senior years. Many of these programs offer advanced placement/college credit options at select colleges at which students may elect to earn 9 free transfer credits toward college. Please see the additional information:

A field trip to Eastern is scheduled for Thursday, December 12th for those who pre-register.
A registration form and medical permission form are required to attend. Both have been posted to the Class of 2027 / Grade 10 Counseling Google Classroom. Forms are also available from the School Counseling Office.

Juniors/Seniors:

College Visits remain throughout November!

You MUST register 24 hours in advance for the visit in Naviance under the "colleges" tab and "college visits". You MUST check in with your class first and put your phone in the phone hotel before coming to the visit. If you do not register for the visit, you will need permission from your teacher to attend.

Schools to view in the upcoming weeks:

University of New Haven

Manor College

West Chester University

Millersville University

Delaware Valley University

University of Scranton

Seton Hall University

East Stroudsburg University

Kutztown University

Moravian University

Do you have a relative, or a family friend, who has served in the military?

Or, even if not, do you find yourself thanking, or wanting to thank, a military service member when you see him/her out in the community?

If so, you might want to add to Pine Road's Multimedia Presentation/Video that honors veterans.

PR's Shannon Dallahan, School Counselor is collecting photos and service information and adding to a growing VIDEO of district-connected veterans.

• If there is a veteran in your life that you would like to include in the video, please send a photo of the veteran as well as the veteran's: military branch, title, the years served, and their connection to you. Select creations will be shared during a Pine Road In-School Event
• Images and info can be sent to: sdallahan@lmtsd.org

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Students in Grades 9—11 (during Parent/Teacher Conferences)

Guest Presenter: Dana Gowder, Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment | Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid | University of Pittsburgh

November 26, 2025 *

5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

LMHS Library

* Registration Required

AP Exam Registration is Now Open! If you're planning to take an Advanced Placement (AP) exam, it's time to register! Remember, AP exams are optional. Please register by November 14th. After this date, a $40 late fee per exam will be applied.

To learn how to register and pay for your AP exams through Total Registration, please read the attached letter and follow the instructions carefully

On Tuesday, November 19th, enlistment representatives from various Military branches will be visiting LMHS lunches from 9:50 am to 12:00 pm in the cafeteria.

Students will have the opportunity to talk with representatives and gather programming information about their enrollments’ roles and responsibilities, details about their specific branch of the military, and their enrollment process.

We wanted to provide some information to families following our LMTSD Parent/Guardian Bullying Prevention Information survey. Below are some answers to some Frequently Asked Questions and information related to district procedures.

Are you aware of the anonymous reporting system being used in Pennsylvania, Safe2Say Something?

Safe2Say Something is a statewide anonymous, 24-7, reporting process for a variety of safety concerns. Click HERE for more information on this initiative.

Are you aware of the Lower Moreland Township School District Harassment/Bullying Reporting Form?

This form is used to gather information about incidents related to bullying. Students, parents, teachers, and administrators can all use this form. This form can be found on each school’s website. Click HERE to view the form.

As a parent, I have a clear understanding of the school's policies, practices, and procedures related to issues of harassment and bullying.

All reported incidents related to bullying are investigated, regardless of how they are reported. The District Code of Conduct is the structure used to apply consequences. Cases are referred to the police if the nature of the incident requires it.

We continue to partner with students, staff, and families to provide a safe environment for all students.

Bullying Prevention

Lower Moreland Township School District is committed to preventing all forms of bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment. For more information please see the district web site: https://www.lmtsd.org/Page/13723 In addition, please know that at the High School, bullying and harassment forms are available in the main office as well as the guidance office.

Vaping Tool Kit: Please use the link below to access the Montgomery County Dept. of Health's vaping tool kit. It has educational materials on vaping and e-cigarettes.

http://www.montcopa.org/vapingtoolkit

Cross Country- At the District Championships on October 25th, both teams won the District One 2A titles. For the girls, it was their fourth District title in a row, and for the boys, it was their first since 2011. Annie Moniz was the overall District Champion for the girls, with Kennedy Durand and Elizabeth Badour finishing 4th and 5th. Trey Henry, Michael Hoch, Dylan Sandler, and Shane Alden finished 5, 6, 7, 8 for the boys, all within a few seconds of each other. Overall, the girls had 6 of the top 11 finishes, while the boys had 7 of the top 15. At the State Championships on November 2nd, the girls finished 6th, the highest finish in school history, with Annie taking 8th, and the boys finished 14th overall, with Trey Henry running the top time for the boys. The future is undoubtedly looking bright for both teams!

Girls Tennis- On October 22nd, the Girls Tennis team defeated Julia R. Masterman 5-0 to secure a spot at the PIAA 2A State Championship in Hershey on October 25th and 26th. In the Quarterfinals and Semi-Finals, respectively, the team defeated Jersey Shore and North Catholic to advance to the finals, where they faced Scranton Prep. They had lost to Scranton Prep in the finals the previous year, but avenged the loss by defeating them 3-2 and claiming the 2024 PIAA 2A title!! The next weekend, Hannah and Rebecca Kideckel won the PIAA 2A Doubles Championship for the second straight year. The two State wins made this year one of the most successful, if not the most successful, season in the history of the program. Go Lions!!

Lower Moreland High School

Email: acurry@lmtsd.org
Website: lmtsd.org
Location: 555 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA, USA
Phone: 215-938-0220
Twitter: @LMTSD_LMHS