LHS 1.20.25

Dear LHS Families:

Exams are still upon us this week, despite the cold weather outside! Unfortunately, it seems that the weather often has a way of disrupting our annual Semester 1 exam plans. That's OK, though, because we have a work around and our staff helped students get prepared ahead of time due to the bitterly cold forecast. Please be sure to carefully read the information below regarding exams and the exam schedule.

Additionally, please encourage your student(s) to dress warmly and in layers during these cold winter months. It is not uncommon for a building of our size to have significant temperature fluctuations, especially during extreme weather patterns.

Exam Information

Exams are scheduled to begin this week. Please encourage your student(s) to focus on the exams they have to take first, review and complete exam study guides, schedule breaks/down time from studying, get a good night's rest, and eat a well-balanced breakfast each day. To support them at home, you can: help your student study and then quiz them on their materials.

Exam Schedule - THIS WILL BE OUR EXAM SCHEDULE, due to not having school 1.21 and 1.22

Tutoring

• We are very happy to announce a new plan for tutoring for Second Semester. SEE HERE FOR DETAILS!

Should you need to reach out to us, please contact the administrator that has your child/children's last name. We're here to help!

Co-Principal Ms. Melcher (A-L)

Co-Principal Ms. Winborn (M-Z)

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new official Instagram page: @lhs_railsplitter_pride!

This page is dedicated to keeping our student body and community informed and engaged. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Updates on important school news
• Event highlights to keep you in the loop
• Awards and recognitions to celebrate our achievements
• And much more!

It's time for our students to have a centralized platform for information and connection. Don’t miss out, follow us today at @lhs_railsplitter_pride and stay in the know!

We’re excited to share all the great things happening at LHS with you.

Go Railsplitters!

LHS Railsplitter Pride

Did you know that we have a Counseling Office Facebook page? Please follow them for important updates.

LHS Counseling Department

We regularly encourage all of our students to be on their best behavior and to be exemplary Railsplitters. Students that are consistently recognized by staff as being good citizens and community members are given Splitter Bucks. Pictured below are our most recent winners.

12th Serenity Wohlgemuth

11th Melani Moreno Gonzales

10th Joslyn Florian

9th Terrell Griffin

Supporting PBIS Rewards

Our PBIS Rewards program is getting a refresh, and we’d love support from our Lincoln community to make it shine! We’ve created an Amazon Wish List to help recognize and reward students for their positive behavior. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact, and we deeply appreciate your generosity in helping us encourage our students to succeed!

We’re also looking for sponsors for monthly schoolwide rewards—think donuts, cookies, or other fun treats that students will love. If you have creative ideas or would like to sponsor a reward, please email us at schwegler@lincolnk12.org. Together, we can make a difference!

Splitter Buck Day

On January 10, the high school held its first-ever Splitter Buck Day. Students earned a Splitter Buck for each class period they attended on time, emphasizing the "Be Responsible" pillar of our PBIS expectations. The event was well-received by both staff and students, and we look forward to hosting another Splitter Buck Day soon!

PBIS Class Meetings

After returning from the holiday break, class assemblies focused on revisiting our PBIS expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe, and Be Kind. These interactive sessions engaged students through a question-and-answer format, with many Splitter Bucks earned during the presentations. The importance of earning credits toward graduation was also emphasized, especially as students prepare for end-of-semester exams.

LHS Seniors Alysia Burgess and Shayla Weber placed in the recent Fall 2024 CS Academy Creative Task Competition, a national student Python coding competition run by Carnegie Mellon University. Alysia placed 2nd in the Unit 3 category with her Boop Wondahoy program, and Shayla placed 3rd in the Unit 4 category with her Sorry! program. The students received certificates from CMU for their achievements. Both students are in the CS Python Computer Programming class taught by Kyla Gurganus.

Seven talented members of the Lincoln High School Jazz Band had an incredible opportunity to expand their musical horizons on January 15th. The students attended a dress rehearsal with the Swing City Big Band, pairing up with professional musicians to rehearse a full set of music in preparation for an upcoming performance at Marachinos Pub in Plymouth next week. This unique experience allowed the students to perform at a professional level, honing their skills and gaining valuable insight into the world of live jazz performance.

There are still some spots open on the the Switzerland and the Mediterranean Trip scheduled for the summer of 2026. Please see THIS FLYER for details on how to save some money if you sign your student up now.

SWWC Applications are now open and will remain open until Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Apply here: Lincoln SWWC Application

Of note:

1) Students applying for Careers in Education, Cosmetology or Health Science must also submit a Parent/Guardian Approval Form. Those can be found here: https://www.salineschools.org/schools/high-school-9-12/swwc/information/forms--applications/

2) Students applying for the Work-Based Learning program must complete the application as well as the specific Work-Based Learning Application.

3) Students applying for a 2nd year of a program they are currently enrolled in must complete the Lincoln SWWC Application. Second-year sports are limited and placement will be based on teacher recommendation and available seats beyond first year allocations.

Check out their website or email your counselor for more information.

The Regional Career Technical Center (RCTC) also has a variety of programming options for our students. Their program offerings can be explored HERE.

Is your student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If so, check out the amazing opportunities that Washtenaw Community College is offering. Click HERE.

Please see THIS FLYER on how to join in and learn. This is for both parents/guardians and students over the age of 12.

Find details HERE.

Do you have a child that will be going into 8th grade next year? If so, please see the flyer below. If not, please help us spread the word that we're hosting this event.

If a student is interested in testing out of a class for the 2025/2026 school year. Please see THIS DOCUMENT for details on how to do so.

PLEASE READ THIS for information on how to order a 24/25 yearbook and for important Senior Headshots.

If your student did not pick up their pre-ordered 23/24 yearbook yet, please have them stop by the Main Office to pick it up.

To find out about other game schedules and sporting events, please visit our Athletic Page. See details below for attending Lincoln Athletic Events.

We want students to be a part of our fan experience! All Lincoln students attend athletic contests for FREE...show your student ID at the door or gate and cheer your tail off for our Railsplitters! Tickets for all athletic events are found online through Go Fan by searching "Lincoln" at www.gofan.co. Family passes available too, and seniors 62 and over get in for free with a valid ID!

100th Year Celebration Information

Check out the events that are planned for our centennial celebration this year. Click HERE.

Lincoln Consolidated School District is partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide your student with access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.

Varsity Tutors for Schools is the most comprehensive suite of live, online tutoring resources. Your student will have the opportunity to engage with resources to help support them through their learning journey.

The following resources are available through access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• Live Academic and Enrichment Classes

• SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes

• Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes

• Self-Study Resources

• College & Career Readiness Resources

• Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans

• Prerecorded Enrichment Classes/Videos
  
  

We are excited to offer these services for NO COST to your student until June, 2030! You can learn more about everything available by having YOUR STUDENT USING THEIR SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT log into the platform using Lincoln Consolidated Login Link.

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