2024-25 Wildcat News
Week of January 6, 2025
Welcome back students on Tuesday, January 7th!
Taylor Talk
Welcome back, Wildcats! I hope each of you had a joyful and restful Christmas break. As we dive into the second semester, let's begin with renewed energy, focus, and determination to make every day count.
For our seniors, this is it—your final semester of high school! Graduation is just around the corner, and every decision you make now matters. Stay focused on your studies, attend all your classes, and avoid any distractions that could jeopardize your chance to walk across that stage in May. You’ve worked so hard to get here; don’t let anything stand in your way now. Finish strong, and you’ll reap the benefits of your hard work!
Attendance is of utmost importance for everyone as we start this new semester. Remember, being present every day sets the foundation for academic success. Plus, if you want to exempt semester exams and enjoy an early start to summer, make sure you have no unexcused absences. This is a great opportunity to reward yourself for your commitment and responsibility.
A reminder for all Wildcats: participation in exciting events like prom, dances, field day, and field trips will take cumulative absences into consideration. Let’s ensure that attendance is a priority so you can fully enjoy all the privileges and memories that this semester has to offer.
Let’s make this semester a great one by making each day a great day to be a Wildcat! Together, we can achieve incredible things when we keep the end in mind and stay focused on our goals.
Here’s to a fantastic start to the new year. Let’s show our Wildcat pride in everything we do!
This Week's Poll
December Employee of the Month
Which employee is deserving of December's Employee of the Month? Submit your vote at https://bit.ly/4fPl7yN.
Last Week's Favorite Christmas Traditions Results
Spending Time with Family 64%
Looking at Christmas Lights 18%
Watching Christmas Movies 15%
Decorating Tree/House 3%
Christmas Caroling 0%
Begin with the End in Mind
Chronic Absenteeism
Have you missed too many days?
From the Student Handbook
Chronic Absenteeism
To address problems with chronic absenteeism, students in Grades K-12 who accumulate 18 or more absences, whether deemed excused or unexcused, are by definition chronically absent and will not be allowed to participate in non-academic school activities (e.g., prom, in-school games, dances, field trips, and field days). Doctor’s notes and health plans will be taken into consideration when reviewing status for participation in non-academic school activities only when a student has not accumulated 3 or more unexcused absences.
Field Trips
To address problems with chronic absenteeism and behavior, students in Grades K-12 who accumulate 3 or more unexcused absences per semester or more than one day of out of school suspension and/or four or more days of in school suspension will not be allowed to participate in field trips. Exceptions will be district-wide field trips.
Good Springs Senior Citizen Activity Days
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13
We need 5-6 students per date. This would be from 10:30-11:30 on these days. Send Mr. Taylor an email if you are interested in participating in any of these dates.
Subs Needed
Lunch Information
Lunch Debt: -$2436.40
Attention Parents and Students!
Please check your child’s email and add funds to their account this week.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Mark your calendar
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay & Art Contest
Middle School Scholars' Bowl Announcement
Any student in grades 6-8 who would like to try out for the middle school scholars bowl team should sign up with Mrs. Wilkerson by Friday, January 10. Tryouts will be held Tuesday, January 14, after school until 4:00.
High School Scholars' Bowl Announcement
The High School Scholars' Bowl team will meet each Wed. from 3-4 starting Jan. 15th
KTech Academy Interest
Any student in grades 10-12 who would like to learn more about the KTECH Academy and visit the campus in Huntsville should sign up with Mrs. Wilkerson before Friday, January 24. With enough interest, we plan to take a bus to tour the campus in February. Click here to learn more about KTECH.
Junior Job Shadowing
Applications are firmly due January 17.
2024-25 Yearbook Information
SENIORS: CLASS OF 2025 INFORMATION
Seniors and Juniors
The ASVAB test will be given on January 16th on our campus. All 12th & 11th grade students who are interested in taking the test need to sign up in Counselor Watson's office.
ALL SENIORS: Complete FAFSA
FAFSA has opened a little earlier than expected with "beta testing." This means it is officially open, but they will just have some technical issues that they will need to work out along the way. I have attached some notes below for you and your families. This break may be an opportunity for you to get started or submit together!
1. I came into all of the senior classrooms a few weeks ago to assist you with your FSA IDs, but if you missed or had any issues, here are the steps again (with links):
"These are the steps we recommend you take as soon as possible:
Students should create their FSA IDs (How to Create an FSA ID)
Students should determine their Dependency status (Dependency Questions)
If the student is dependent (most students are), the student then needs to determine who else should contribute to their FAFSA (use the Parent Wizard Tool)
The parent indicated by the wizard should also create an FSA ID
Please do not instruct all parents to create an FSA ID— use the Parent Wizard Tool to advise the correct parent to do this task
If the student is independent, the student should proceed to the next step
2. I also had several students have an error message about their SSNs already being in the system. If you were one of these students go here and "live chat" with the helper to get it resolved: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact
3. Remember, as you fill out the form that you are completing the "2025 - 2026" version since this is when you will be a freshman and to use your personal email addresses. You will need your SSN and parent/guardian information handy. You should not need your family's tax return information. Your parent/guardian's section should link the information in for them.
4. Here is the official form's link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
5, Additional resources:
- "2025 - 26 FAFSA Checklist" attached!
- These are amazing tutorials on FAQs: https://www.youtube.com/user/FederalStudentAid
- The whole website can be toggled to Spanish at the top right of the screen. Spanish resources and information here too: https://studentaid.gov/es/resources
- Here is a link too for a helpdesk that usually works better than trying to get in contact with FAFSA staff: https://alabamapossible.org/programs/alabamagoestocollege/students-and-familes/
- I will start having appointment slots for assistance and main event days in January. This will give their system time to work out some of the technical bugs. If you need your form done quickly for offers or performance scholarships, let me know!
Good luck and I'm here if you need me!
Mrs. Tara Ellis
Senior Ad Letter due 2-15-25
Senior Awards Night
Mark Your Calendar!
Friday, May 16 at 6pm
Underclassmen Awards Day
Monday, May 19
2024-25 Graduation Schedule
Begin with the End in Mind
May 20: Graduation at THS and ELHS
May 22: Graduation at EHS and AHS
May 23: Graduation at CHS and WLHS 7pm
Counselor Corner
Use these codes to enroll in Counselor Watson aka Pops' Schoology Courses to find out valuable information regarding your class.
- Seniors: Class of 2025: 2GJG-KKMX-FTQRR
- Juniors: Class of 2026: PHSX-X7MZ-FJZVT
- Sophomores: Class of 2027: VMT4-QHKK-TQ433
- Freshmen: Class of 2028: Course not created just yet....in progress
Notes from the Nurse
West Limestone Wildcats Athletics
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West Limestone Basketball
Way to Go, Wildcats!
2024 Decatur Daily Class 1A-4A All-Area Football Team
Congratulations to our Wildcats!
QB - Brady Crawford
WR - Dawson Mewbourn
DL - Cordarrious Moore
LB - Preston Moore
DB - JT Winter
Honorable Mention
DL - Ethan Reece
DB - Logan Mitchell
LB - Gavin Patterson
January: School Board Recognition Month/Get Organized Month/Mentoring Month/Poverty in America Awareness Month
6: Local/District PD
7: Students 1st day of 2nd Semester
7: Board Meeting Items Due
7: Jazz Band Practice at 4:30
8: Report Card
8: Principal's Meeting
9: PM Drill
9: Band Concert at 6:30pm
10: Last day to sign up for MS Scholars' Bowl
12: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brandon Wallace!
13: ACCESS for ELLs Window Opens
13: Limestone County Honor Band Rehearsal at Athens HS
14: Limestone County Honor Band Rehearsal at Athens HS
14: Limestone County Honor Band Concert at 7pm at Athens HS
14: Spelling Bee at 8:15 in Library Media Center
14: MS Scholars' Bowl Tryouts with Mrs. Wilkerson
14: Good Springs Senior Center Activity Day 10:30-11:30
14: Board Meeting 6pm
16: West ASVAB Test for any Junior or Senior - see Counselor Watson aka Pops
16: Guest speaker for Mr. Ferguson's Class
16: All-State Rehearsal after school until 5pm
17: Wildcat Cafe
17: Deadline to apply for Junior Job Shadowing Day
18: Winter Formal at Southern Charm
19: National Popcorn Day
20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/ No School
20: ACT Late Registration Deadline
21: Full Band MPA Rehearsal until 4:30
22: Classified Advisory Meeting at Central Office from 9:30-11:30am
22: Certified Advisory Meeting at Central Office from 1-3pm
22: Practice Science ACAP Test
23: Practice English ACAP Test
24: Practice Math ACAP Test
23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Amanda Gibbs!
23: Guest speaker fro Mr. Ferguson's Class
23: First National Bank Student Advisory Meeting
23: National Handwriting and National Pie Day
25: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Bethany Matthews!
27: iReady Training for MS teachers
27: NAEP Testing Window Opens for West Limestone 8th grade Math/ELA
28: Full Band MPA Rehearsal until 4:30
30: Full Band MPA Rehearsal until 4:30
31: Wildcat Cafe
31: National Hot Chocolate Day
31: Window Closes for MOY MS/HS Reading & Math Benchmark Assessment Grades 6-10
31: All-State Auditions!
31: NAEP window opens
February: Black History Month/American Heart Month
1: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Anita Kyle!
2: Happy Birthday to Mr. Ryan Griffin!
2: Groundhog's Day - Will he see his shadow?
3: Happy Birthday to Mr. Doug Ezekiel!
3: Deadline for submitting ALL Senior orders with Balfour
3-7: School Counselor Appreciation Week
4: Board Meeting Items Due
4: Principal's Meeting
5: Progress Report
6: Guest speaker fro Mr. Ferguson's Class
8: ACT Test
9: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sarah Carr!
9: National Pizza Day
9: Super Bowl Sunday
11: Board Work Session 5pm
11: Board Meeting 6pm
11: Safer Internet Day
11: Good Springs Senior Center Activity Day 10:30-11:30
12: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sarai Bender!
12: Lincoln's Birthday
14: Happy Valentine's Day
14: Wildcat Cafe
14: AL District High School Scholars' Bowl Competition
15: School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
17: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brad Dean!
17: Presidents' Day/ No School
17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
20: First National Bank Student Advisory Meeting
23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kecia Maddox!
23: Digital Learning Day
26: Yearbook Staff and Golf Team Field Trip to Huntsville Havoc Showcase
28: ACT Registration Deadline without Late Fee
28: Wildcat Cafe
March: Women's History Month/National Reading Month/Music in our Schools Month/American Red Cross Month/Nutrition Month
2-8: School Social Work Week
3: Read Across America Day
3: ACAP Alternate for grades 6th-8th, 10th, 11th Testing Window Opens
4: Board Meeting Items Due
4: Mardi Gras
4: ACT WorkKeys Online Retest- 12th Grade
4: Principal's Meeting
5: TRAIL will visit 7th Grade Classes at 12:45
6: National Oreo Day
7: National Cereal Day
7: End of the 3rd Nine Weeks
7: NAEP Testing Window Closes for West Limestone 8th grade Math/ELA
9: Daylight Savings Time Begins
10: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brayden Clem!
11: Board Meeting 6pm
11: ACT with Writing - 10th & 11th Grades testing; PreACT for Freshmen
11: Good Springs Senior Center Activity Day 10:30-11:30
12: Life South Blood Drive
13: First National Bank Student Advisory Meeting
13: Junior Job Shadowing Day
14: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Benita Andrews!
14: Pi Day
14: Wildcat Cafe
14: ACCESS for ELLs Testing Window Closes
14: Report Card
15: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Christi Bolton!
16: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Shelley Kennemer!
16: ACT Late Registration Deadline
17: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
17: ACAP Summative Grades 6th-8th Testing Window Opens
17-22: Band Trip to Disney!!
20: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Phyllis Malone!
20: First Day of Spring
20: 1/2 Day for Students/Parent Conferences
21: Professional Learning Day
22: Happy Birthday to Coach Zane Campbell!
24-28: Spring Break
30: National Pencil Day
April: Autism Acceptance Month/Poetry Month/School Library Month/Month of the Military Child
1: Board Meeting Items Due
1: Principal's Meeting
1: April Fool's Day
2: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
4: Wildcat Cafe
4: School Librarian Appreciation Day
4: ACAP Alternate for grades 6th-8th, 10th, 11th Testing Window Closes
5: ACT Test
6-12: Library Week
7: World Health Day
7-11: Assistant Principals Week
8: Happy Birthday to Mr. Tim Ferguson & Mr. Weston Stewart!
8: ACAP 6th Grade Science 1 & 2 at 8am; Makeup session at 10am
8: Good Springs Senior Center Activity Day 10:30-11:30
8: Board Work Session 5pm
8: Board Meeting 6pm
9: ACAP 8th Grade ELA 3 & 4 at 8am; 7th Grade Math 1 at 10am
10: ACAP 7th Grade Math 2 at 8am; 8th Grade ELA 1 & 2 at 10am
11: ACAP 7th Grade ELA 3 & 4 at 8am; 8th Grade Math 1 at 10am
11: Prom at the Lofton
12: ACAP 8th Grade Math 2 at 8am; 7th Grade ELA 1 & 2 at 10am
12: Happy Birthday to Mr. Greg Gray!
12: Drop Everything and Read Day
14: Window Opens for EOY MS/HS Reading & Math Benchmark Assessment Grade 6-10
15: ACAP Makeup Session at 8am; 8th Grade Science 1 & 2 at 10am
16: ACAP Makeup Session at 8am; 6th Grade Math 1 at 10am
16: Progress Report
16: First National Bank Student Advisory Meeting
16: Classified Advisory Meeting at Central Office from 9:30-11:30am
16: Certified Advisory Meeting at Central Office from 1-3pm
17: ACAP Makeup Session at 8am; 6th Grade Math 2 at 10am
18: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Stacy Cook & Mr. Russ Gant!
18: ACAP 6th Grade ELA 3 & 4 at 8am; Makeup session at 10am
18: National High Five Day
19: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nancy Christopher!
19: ACAP 6th Grade ELA 1 & 2 at 8am; Makeup session at 10am
20: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lisa Davis!
20: Happy Easter!
20-26: Administrative Professionals Week
21: Happy Birthday to Nurse Gina and Mrs. Verena Owsley!
21-25: National Public School Volunteer Week
22: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Molly Fenn!
22: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
22: Earth Day
23: ACAP Makeup Session at 8am and 10am
23: Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
24: ACAP Makeup Session at 8am and 10am
25: Arbor Day - Plant a Tree!
25: ACAP Summative Grades 6th-8th Testing Window Closes
26: National Pretzel Day
27: National Gummy Bear Day
28: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Shirley Messer!
28: Pay It Forward Day
29: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Karen Murray!
30: Día: El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)
May: Teacher Appreciation Month/Inventors Month/Mental Health Month/Physical Fitness & Sports Month
1: May Day
1: School Principal's Day
2: School Lunch Hero Day
3: Astronomy Day
4: Star Wars Day - May the fourth be with you!
4-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
5: Cinco de Mayo
6: Teacher Appreciation Day
6: Principal's Meeting
6: Board Meeting Items Due
7: School Nurse Appreciation Day
7: Junior Beta Club Trash Panda Educational Day
9: ACT Registration Deadline without Late Fee
11: Happy Mother's Day!
13: Good Springs Senior Center Activity Day 10:30-11:30
13: Board Meeting 6pm
14: Window Closes for EOY MS/HS Reading & Math Benchmark Assessment Grade 6-10
14: SENIOR History, English, & Scheduled Electives; A-Day CTC Semester Exam
15: SENIOR Math, Science, & Scheduled Electives; B-Day CTC Semester Exam
15: Senior Class Partner-in-Education Field Trip
16: SENIOR Elective & CTC Exams
16: Senior Awards Night at 6pm
17: Armed Forces Day
18: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Magan Stewart!
18: Speech Pathologist Day
19: Underclassmen Awards Day Times TBD
19: SENIOR Makeup Semester Exams
19: Career Tech Awards at Athens Courthouse at 6pm
20: Happy Birthday to Deputy Cody Lewter!
20: History, English, & Scheduled Electives; A-Day CTC Semester Exam
20: Tanner & East Limestone Graduation
21: Math, Science, & Scheduled Electives; B-Day CTC Semester Exam
21: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Trinity Tennison!
22: All Makeup Semester Exams
22: Board Meeting 7am
22: Elkmont & Ardmore Graduation
23: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brady Clay!
23: Teacher Work Day
23: Clements & West Limestone (7pm) Graduation
26: Happy Memorial Day!
26: ACT Late Registration Deadline
28: Happy Birthday to Ms. Makenna Birdsong!
June
1: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tina Coats!
1: Say Something Nice Day
3: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Olivia Hardy!
6: National Doughnut Day!
6: ACT Registration Deadline without Late Fee
7: Happy Birthday to Ms. Leslie Harbison!
9: Happy Birthday to Mr. Bryan Jach!
14: Flag Day
14: ACT Test
15: Happy Birthday to Mr. Austin Hyde!
15: Happy Father's Day!
17: Happy Birthday to Mr. Jaret Britt!
18: Happy Birthday to Mr. Eric McGee!
19: Juneteenth
20: ACT Late Registration Deadline
21: First Day of Summer
July
1: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lori Thomas!
4: Happy 4th of July!
4: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sharon Wallace!
8: Board Meeting Items Due
9: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tammy Jones!
10: Happy Birthday to Dr. Brittian Anderson!
12: ACT Test (2025)
13-17: MEGA Conference
15: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
15: Basketball Camp 9am-noon
16: Title I Retreat 8-3pm at Toyota Field
16: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
16: Basketball Camp 9am-noon
16: Board Meeting 6pm
16: Senior Schedules for Last Names A-M: 9-11am; N-Z: 1-3pm
17: Junior Schedules for Last Names A-M: 9-11am; N-Z: 1-3pm
17: Band Camp 1:30-4:30pm
17: Printed ISR and labels delivered to districts
18: Sophomore Schedules for Last Names A-M: 9-11am; N-Z: 1-3pm
18: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
18: Happy Birthday to Mrs. LeeAnn Reed!
19: Freshmen Schedules for Last Names A-M: 9-11am; N-Z: 1-3pm
19: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
20: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Heather Gough!
22: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Alex Chrisman!
22: Fall Sports Picture Day: Starting at 3:30pm
Fall sports team/individual and senior banners
- 3:30 volleyball 3 teams
- 4:30 cheer
- 5:30 football both teams
- 6:30 band
22: Board Meeting Items Due
22: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
23-24: Leadership Academy
23: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
24: Band Camp 1:30-4:30pm
25: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
26: Teacher Work Day
26: 504 Training for Counselors at West
26: Band Camp 1:30-8:20pm
29: High School Principal's Meeting at Noon
29: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Cheyenne Bonner!
29: Local PD Day
30: District PD
30: Elkmont Elementary Ribbon Cutting at 2:30pm
30: Johnson Elementary Ribbon Cutting at 3:30pm
30: Board Meeting 6pm
30: Possible Band Rehearsal and Parent Meeting/Performance
30: Happy Birthday to Mr. Hunter Camp!
31: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Laura Black & Mrs. Jessica Colbert!
31: District PD Day
August: Immunization Awareness Month
1: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Andria Francis!
4: National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
4: Friendship Day
12: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Karen Carter!
13: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lunetta Reyer!
28: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Traci Daniel!
September
4: Happy Birthday to Mr. Bob Watson aka Pops!
5: Happy Birthday to Coach Justin Taylor!
12: Happy Birthday to Coach Kim Cooper and Mrs. Dana Moore!
14: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Dedi Rolin!
15: Hispanic Heritage Month Begins
16: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tracy Jackson!
17: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Ashley Pressnell!
18: National Rice Krispie Treats Day
30: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Katie Wilkerson and Mr. Buford Bates!
October: Bullying Prevention Month/Down Syndrome Awareness Month/Dyslexia Month/Principals Month
7: Happy Birthday to Dr. Anderson!
14: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Monica Hobson and Mrs. Terry Whitt!
17: Happy Birthday to Mr. J. Ruiz!
20: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kari Carter!
22: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tobie Craig!
23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Chasity Legg!
24: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jaime Emerson!
25: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jessica Crumbley!
31: Happy Halloween!
November
1: Happy Birthday to Mr. Davin Kyle!
3: Happy Birthday to Mr. Chuck Chiriaco!
9: Happy Birthday to Mr. Matt Taylor!
11: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jammie Patrick!
11: Veterans Day/ No School
13: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Arlene Adkins!
24: Happy Birthday to Mr. Bob Barber!
December
2: Happy Birthday to Mr. Ben Campbell!
4: Happy Birthday to Mr. Greg Gray!
5: Happy Birthday to Mrs. LaTunga Clemons!
11: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Bethany James!
13: Happy Birthday to Mr. Chuck Hood!
16: Happy Birthday to Mr. Kerry Gowan & Mrs. Leonah Kyle!
19: Happy Birthday to Coach Shelby Davis!
21: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sherry Mashburn!
23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Laine Morris!
25: Happy Birthday to Coach David Young!
30: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Debbie Anderson & Mrs. Laura Mashburn!
January
1: Happy New Year! 2026!!
1: Happy Birthday to Mr. Greg Burchell!
WLHS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION: You may find a complete list of our staff on our website www.westlimestonehigh.org. There are direct links to each staff member to help make it easier for you to communicate with any one of them.
ARRIVAL TIMES: Please be aware of our arrival schedule.
7:20am: Arrival time - Students arriving on campus must either go to the gym or cafeteria until 7:45. Staff will report to the assigned duty role.
7:45am: Bell Rings to go to 1st Period
7:50am: Tardy Bell Rings/1st Period Begins
DISMISSAL TIMES: Please be aware of our dismissal schedule.
3:00pm: Dismissal Bell - Students will remain in seat until the bell rings.
3:15pm: Teacher Dismissal Bell
STAY UPDATED: To stay updated on what's happening at West Limestone High School or any Limestone County school, please keep your child's information up-to-date in PowerSchool when you enroll and throughout the school year. If your phone number or email changes throughout the year, please email Anita Kyle at Anita.Kyle@lcsk12.org to make those corrections.
LUNCH INFORMATION: If you need to add money to your child's account, please use the following link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home
Breakfast: FREE for all students
Student Full Paying Lunch: $2.60
Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40
Visitor Lunch: $5.00
TITLE I STATUS: We are a Title I School. Our status as a Title I School is determined by the percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Title I Schools are provided federal money based on their rank of the percentage of free/reduced lunches within our school district. This money provides schools with the necessary funds to hire staff to reduce classroom sizes or interventionists who work with students to close achievement gaps. Some schools use the money to purchase software, provide professional development, or provide other instructional materials needed.
Based on last year's free-reduced lunch count, our school will receive about $149,130 which will be used to hire two teachers and two interventionists. Of that amount, $2319 will be used for Parent & Family Engagement. The committee chose to purchase paper that will be used to print i-Ready reports, progress reports, report cards, and other school-related activities to share with parents.
These funds are highly beneficial to our school, so please complete the free/reduced lunch application today at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict. The link is found on our webpage www.westlimestonehigh.org and on the District webpage www.lcsk12.org. Choose "Alabama" and then choose "Limestone County BOE" for our school district to start the application.
NURSE UPDATES:
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: If you feel your child could use some school-based counseling or you would like some recommendations for outside services, please see our school counselors Mr. Bob Watson and/or Mrs. Verena Owsley.
ATTENDANCE INFORMATION: When your child is absent, you have 3 days to return a note for it to be counted excused. Notes after 3 days will not be accepted. Attendance
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM: To address problems with chronic absenteeism, students in Grades K-12 who accumulate 18 or more absences, whether deemed excused or unexcused, are by definition chronically absent and will not be allowed to participate in non-academic school activities (e.g., prom, in-school games, dances, and field days). Chronic Absenteeism
E-LEARNING DAY: Each student who meets the requirements of the E-Learning Day Policy, can use up to 6 days a year without being considered absent. See the E-Learning Day form below for the requirements.
STUDENT SUCCESS: Check out these AMSTI Family Guides to Student Success