March

March 8th - SAT

March 10th - Conferences, 4:00 - 7:30 PM, Main Gym

March 10th - Post-Secondary Planning Presentations, LHS, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

March 12th - ASVAB, LHS Library, 8:00 AM

March 14th - No Classes

March 17th - Conferences 4:00 - 7:30 PM, Virtually

March 27th - All Activities Night for 25-26 School Year,, LHS Main Gym, 6:00 PM

April

April 2nd - State Testing and Career Day

April 3rd - State Testing and Pre-ACT

April 4th - State Testing and JA Day

April 5th - ACT

April 7th - Jostens Graduation Cap & Gown Delivery Day, LHS Auditorium Foyer, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

April 18th - April 21st - No Classes - Spring Break

April 25th - Deadline to Order a Yearbook

April 26th - Grand March, LHS Cafeteria, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

April 26th - Prom - El Riad Shrine, 8:00 - 11:00 PM

May

May 1st - 8th Grade Visits, LHS. 9:30 - 11:00 AM

May 3rd - SAT

May 18th - LHS Graduation, Arena, 1:45 PM

May 20th - 21st - Semester Tests

May 21st - Last Day of School - End of 2st Semester

May 22nd - No Classes - Teacher Workday

May 30th - Statesman Book Sale, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

May 31st - Statesman Book Sale, 8:00 - 10:00 AM

June

June 2 - June 25th - In-Classroom Summer School, CTE Academy, (M-Th) 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

June 2 - July 24th - Online Classes, CTE Academy

June 7th - SAT

June 14th - ACT

July

June 2 - July 24th - Online Classes, CTE Academy

July 21st - July 31st - LHS Connections, Monday - Thursday (No class on Fridays), 8:20 AM - 3:15 PM

Welcome to March! Winter school activities start to wrap up their seasons as the promise of spring's arrival signals the beginning of different sports seasons for many along with various fine arts events showcasing the plethora of talents of our Patriot students. We have so many reasons to be proud of our students and honor their achievements.

First, please attend parent-teacher conferences. Conferences will be 4 PM to 7:30 PM on Monday, March 10th in person in our gym and Monday, March 17th virtually. Conferences give great opportunities for parents to meet any new teachers your student may have in the second semester. In addition, conferences allow you to discuss your student's learning and teachers' expectations. If you are unable to attend conferences and would still like to talk to a teacher, or you find your student is struggling in a class or needs additional help, please don't hesitate to call LHS at 367-7990 to make an appointment to meet with the teacher, a counselor and/or administrator to have this important conversation.

State testing will begin in April. Juniors are the only class completing the test on April 2, 3, and 4. Administration will be meeting with all the Juniors to share some testing incentives. It is important that all students put forth their best effort on these tests. Freshmen and sophomores will have activities they will be involved with during testing times on those days. Seniors will not have to report to LHS until 10:30 AM on those dates, but they will have the opportunity to come in during testing times to complete make-up work or receive help from teachers. Lincoln High School will email detailed information closer to the State Testing Days.

Best of luck to all the juniors who will be testing!

SALSA (Serve and Learn Student Association) allows you to meet new friends, earn volunteer hours for scholarship applications, and make a difference in your community. At the March meeting on March 5th in the Library at 3:20:00 PM, we will hear from Brian at The Banquet about how volunteers can get involved. Join us and learn more about our next large group volunteer outing, Ag Day at the Washington Pavillion.

Join SALSA to volunteer this month!
SALSA Meeting: March 5th at 3:20:00 PM in the Library.
Speaker: Brian at The Banquet
SALSA-Wide Events: Ag Day at the Washington Pavillion

For any additional questions feel free to contact the SALSA Specialist, Katy Johnson, at salsa@helplinecenter.org or 605-274-1409.

9th and 10th Grades:

• Review Our Dakota Dreams site and start post-secondary planning: Our Dakota Dreams
• Review SD Labor Market’s Hot Careers (high wage/high demand) https://dlr.sd.gov/lmic/menu_hot_careers.aspx

11th and 12th Grades:

• Need help choosing a College Major? Check out this student guide to making your selection https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/choosing-a-major/
• Research career projected growth and wages through the OOH https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ or SD specific career wages through the https://dlr.sd.gov/lmic/menu_wages_income.aspx
• Sign up in the counseling office to take the ASVAB multiple-aptitude battery to determine qualification for military enlistment: LHS Test Date - Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 8:00 am

This message is for all current 8th - 11th grade students (and parents) who plan to participate in athletics or fine arts at Lincoln High School during the 2025-26 school year.

You are invited to attend our Lincoln High School All Activities Night on Thursday, March 27th at 6 PM in the LHS Main Gym. It is imperative that you attend this meeting to ensure you are prepared to participate in activities during the 2025-26 school year. This meeting will cover a variety of items including but not limited to:

• Preparticipation Physical Evaluations

• Medical Consent Forms

• Sioux Falls School District Activities Rules and Regulations

• Summer Camp Schedules

• Summer Open Gyms, Rehearsal Times, & Strength and Conditioning Programs

• Booster Club Information

• Opportunities to Meet and Greet with Coaches and Directors

• Important Deadlines and Start Dates

If you have any questions, please contact the LHS Activities Office (David.Maxwell@k12.sd.us or 605.367.7988).

Lincoln Patriot Livestreaming! (Game Day Productions)

How to watch:

1. Subscribe to our main gym channel https://www.youtube.com/@SiouxFallsLincolnPatriots/streams for all events and updates held in the main gym.

   
   

2. Subscribe to our 2nd YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@sflincoln_auxiliaryturf/streams, to catch activities held @ LHS on the turf and in the auxiliary gym

   
   

Link to the SFSD Livestream: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQieojWOsZGSVpKSlS-HSFvAYlauuKVu/view

We encourage parents, students, friends, and family to subscribe to both channels to keep up with games, school events, and other exciting updates throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued support, and we hope you’ll tune in to cheer on your favorite Patriot! Go Pats!!

Parents and guardians will be expected to call (605-367-7990), email (sfsdlhsattend@k12.sd.us), send a written note or use the Parent Portal Absence Requestor.

• The Parent Portal Absence Requestor may be used for full days only.
• Any partial day requests submitted via the Parent Portal will be denied.
• All tardies and early dismissals must be communicated by either email, a phone call or a written note.
• E-hall passes will be written for students leaving during school hours.
• Students will receive their pass online via their chromebook for their requested dismissal time.
• Students will need to check in at Student Services when arriving late or returning from appointments, or from leaving campus for parent approved lunch.
• Notes from medical appointments will be accepted for tardies without parent notification.
• FAX # for attendance is 605-367-8492

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS & FAMILIES

Did you know the 2025 LHS Senior Class consists of 430 students!

Did you know every year the senior parents throw an end of the year

party celebrating these amazing students?!

What is the Senior Class Party?

The Senior Class Party is a safe, supervised, substance free, after graduation celebration honoring the Class of 2025. The party is being planned for 5/18/2025 and will be held at Thunder Road. Graduates will arrive between 9:30 -10:00 pm and will be safely secured within the venue until 4:00am.

Together, the new graduates celebrate their achievements with a lock-in at a safe, local entertainment facility with food, prizes, and soooo much more (Hyper Bowling, 2 story laser tag, Arcade games, 7D theater, mini golf, etc)!

How do I buy my Senior a ticket?

Early bird rates for the 2025 Senior Class Party are $50. Ticket fees will be raised to $60 after April 1. Money from ticket fees will go toward the venue cost, additional entertainment, and possible prizes. Below are ways you can purchase a ticket:

1. PayPal - Visit https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GFXAMW7TALY62

2. Venmo - @LHSGraduationOrg

**Include the senior's first and last name in the details.

3. Check - Payable to LHS Graduation Org

**attach registration form and deliver/mail to LHS Student Services.

4. Cash - Deliver registration form and cash to Student Services

**Ticket scholarships available, please contact your guidance counselor for additional information. **

Is a Registration Form required?

Yes. A registration form is required with ALL ticket purchases and will be used to manage attendance numbers.Form below.

LHS Graduation Org is a 501(c)(3) organization

Senior Class Party is getting closer! We have just a few more opportunities in the winter season to work in the concession stands to raise funds to make sure our seniors have the best night! The more money we raise, the less the ticket prices will be for each student.

Concession Stand Volunteers Sign Up

If you are short on time, but would like to make a monetary donation, please see the links below. We accept PayPal and Venmo! If you would like to donate by check, please email lhsseniorparty@gmail.com and we will follow up with you! More money raised means cheaper tickets for students!

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GFXAMW7TALY62

https://www.venmo.com/u/LHSGraduationOrg

LHS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiouxFallsLincolnPatriots/streams