The Weekly Update #6

January 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

➡️ 01/02: Students Return to School

➡️ 01/06 & 01/07: Biology Winter Keystone Exams

➡️ 01/08 & 01/09: Algebra Winter Keystone Exams

➡️ 01/14: End of 2nd Marking Period

➡️ 01/17: In-Service Act 80 Day (Students Off)

➡️ 01/20: No School for students | Staff in-service day

➡️ 01/21: LHS Asynchronous Day (staff report to school)

➡️ 01/22: LHS Regular School Day (In-person for students and staff)

Serving Those Who Serve Us Appreciation Dinner

Littlestown Future Business Leaders of America is holding an appreciation dinner in the high school cafeteria for those who serve us! We want to show our appreciation to our Littlestown firefighters, police officers, district crossing guards and veterans in Littlestown who keep us safe everyday. As a sign of gratitude, we will be hosting an appreciation dinner on January 8, 2025. All those who serve the Littlestown community are invited to the dinner. Click here to RSVP by January 6, 2025.

LHS National Honor Society Blood Drive

Save the Date: April 24, 2025

The LHS National Honor Society will host a Blood Drive to benefit the Red Cross. Sign up information coming soon.

LASD Updated District Calendar

LASD District Calendar

The last day of school for students will be Thursday, May 29th.
https://www.lasd.k12.pa.us/page/district-calendar

COUNSELING CORNER

ADAMS COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (ACTI)

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!

Are you a Sophomore thinking about a career in Allied Health, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice, Building Trades, Early Learning Education, Computer Networking, or Diesel Mechanics? If so, now is the time to explore Adams County Technical Institute opportunities. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now due by January 17, 2025.

LEARN MORE:

An ACTI Open House was held on 11/14/2024. Were you unable to attend? That's ok. Contact ACTI for a program visit.
Things to know before starting your application: Application Information

COLLEGE & MILITARY VISITS

Take the opportunity to speak with a representative from colleges/universities and the military when they visit Littlestown High School during lunches from 10:45am and 12:45pm. No appointment needed unless noted by a *. Colleges/Universities noted by a * will be by small group sessions. Students will receive an email to sign up for small group sessions.

Wednesday, January 8th: PA Air National Guard *(small group meetings)

Tuesday, January 14th: Navy

Thursday, January 16th: Air Force

CAREER EXPLORATION

Engineering Career Day @ HACC Harrisburg: February 21, 2025 from 8:30am to 12:30pm

For students in grades 9-12 interested in a career in Engineering. There will be an Engineering Overview presentation and then students will participate in two hands-on sessions. Disciplines being represented include: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering.

Sign Up Here. (Transportation may be provided if there is enough student interest.)

Aspiring Summit @ Shippensburg University: March 7, 2025 from 9:30am to 1:30pm

For current LHS Juniors and Seniors interested in teaching, school counseling, or being a school social worker.

Sign Up Here. (Transportation may be provided if there is enough student interest.)

Career Fair for 10th Graders @ Gettysburg College: March 12, 2025 from 8:15am to 11:30am. All Sophomore students will attend the career fair. All students should have completed the Google Form (you will be notified if you have not completed the form) AND Parent Permission forms must be completed by parents.

CARES CLOSET

Did you know LHS has a CARES CLOSET? We understand that sometimes families face challenges and could use some extra help. We have non-perishable food, hygiene products, and clothing available to students. We also have connections within our community and additional resources to share. Have your student stop by the Counseling Office or email us for more information. We CARE about our Thunderbolt family and want to help.

Are you looking for a cause to support? We are always accepting food or monetary donations for our CARES CLOSET. Checks can be made payable to The Thunderbolt Foundation (memo line CARES CLOSET.) Donations can be dropped off in the Counseling Office or email us to make arrangements for pick-up.

Current Food Needs: mac 'n cheese, rice packets, ramen noodles, sandwich & snack crackers, taco kits, vegetable soup, canned vegetables (carrots & peas please) and fruits, pancake syrup, cereal, peanut butter & jelly, pudding & jello

Current Hygiene Needs: shampoo, dry shampoo, deodorant, lotion, chapstick, body wash

Current Household Item Needs: laundry detergent, toilet paper, dish detergent.

HANOVER AUTO TEAM: TECH PATHWAYS

Do you have a passion for cars and technology? Hanover Auto Team Tech Pathways is your gateway to an exciting career in the automotive industry. Designed for high school students, this program provides hands-on training, industry certifications, and direct pathways to employment with the Hanover Auto Team. This is a great way to launch Your Automotive Career!

How to apply:

Sign up for a Tech Shadowing event here.
After shadowing, submit your registration form by March 7th
Contact Hanover Auto Team for more information

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

Scholarships and grants are available to High School Seniors. Check this webpage frequently as new scholarships/grants will be added throughout the school year. Each scholarship/grant has a specific deadline to apply.

College not in your future? Still check out this webpage. There may be trade school or workforce scholarships/grants available to you as well. Check back frequently between now and graduation.

AFFORDING COLLEGE: FINANCIAL AID 101

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FJYvcVjoBQT5gs60dJjHB169Xoc2kgfB/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115822756324814417716&rtpof=true&sd=true

Are you starting to explore post graduation options? Do you have questions about Financial Aid? Use this Financial Aid 101 information from the PA Higher Education Assistance Agency as a resource.

OCCUPATIONAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION & PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES

What is OVR?

OVR is a government agency that provides services to individuals who have a diagnosed disability. OVR offers services that allow adults to "prepare for, obtain or maintain employment." At the high school level, OVR offers transition planning to students.

What are Pre-ETS services?

"Pre-employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) help students learn about themselves, practice work skills, explore training options and choose a job...A group of students may be referred to OVR by school staff in collaboration with their local district office. A completed Pre-ETS Referral Form is required for each student.

How do I connect with OVR and/or Pre-ETS?

01/06 & 01/14: OVR representative Hailey Miller will meet with eligible students
01/16: Pre-ETS representative Ashley Radar will meet with eligible students

How do I get more information about OVR and/or Pre-ETS & do I qualify? Contact Mrs. Rodriguez

More information about Transition Planning and Pre-ETS can be found at https://www.pasecondarytransition.com/ and https://www.pasecondarytransition.com/sub-indicator/ovr

ATHLETICS CORNER

COACHES COMMUNICATION: ROOMS APP

New this school year, coach/parent/player communication is through the free LASD School District app in the Rooms section. Soon you'll receive an invite to Rooms by email or text. One you receive the invite, follow the link to create a login. Don't have the LASD School District App yet? Search for the app in your device Play Store or App Store.

Senior Citizen Athletic Passes

Did you know?

Senior Citizen Lifetime Athletic Passes are available for any Littlestown Area School District Resident who is 62 years or older.

Fill out the linked application below and return it to Littlestown High School. Bring your license with you. $10 Cash or Check
Senior Citizen Pass Application

Winter Sports Schedule

Follow all Littlestown Winter Sports Schedules:
LHS Winter Sports

ADMISSION PRICES:

VARSITY: Adults: $5.00 Students: $2.00

JUNIOR VARSITY**: Adults: $3.00 Students: $1.00

FRESHMAN**: Adults: $3.00 Students: $1.00

JUNIOR HIGH**: Adults: $3.00 Students: $1.00

**Only when not followed by a Varsity contest. If a Varsity contest is played in conjunction with that event, Varsity prices will be charged.

SPORTS PASSES:

Good for all sporting events & have no expiration date.

ADULTS - 10 events for $40.00

STUDENTS - 10 events for $15.00

JUNIOR HIGH EVENTS/ADULT PASS - 10 events for $25

NURSES CORNER

Happy New Year!

With the beginning of the New Year this is a great time to get back on track with healthy habits. This may include reinforcing the need to be washing hands and covering mouths when sneezing and coughing. Also if your student is sick please keep them home. The New Year is also a great time to get back into the habit of making sure that we are getting enough water and staying hydrated. Please remind your student to be carrying a water bottle with them at all times so that they can stay hydrated and healthy.

With winter here please be sure that your students are wearing proper clothing and footwear for the weather and being cautious when walking and driving in the winter weather. Also, remember that the temperature in the building can be unpredictable as well, and the students are dressed appropriately for unpredictable temperatures in the building.

Reminder students can not carry any medications with them in school. This includes cough drops and over the counter medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, vitamins, or supplements. If your student needs to have medication or needs a cough drop, Tylenol or Ibuprofen, they can visit the health room for these medications. Students are not allowed to bring in prescription medication to the health office, according to school policy all medication must be bought in by a parent and guardian and the parent or guardian will need to sign the medication in with the health office.

The health room does not have any allergy/cold medicine. If your child needs allergy/cold medicine please be sure that they are taking it prior to coming to school and that it will last for 8 hours to get the student through the day.

If you have a student that is in 11th grade, please turn in their physical forms to the health office along with an updated immunization form if you have not already done so.

Please be sure that your student(s) are eating breakfast in the morning so that they can have the fuel they need to get through the morning and be ready to learn. Breakfast is free for all students this year in the cafeteria. Please remind students to stop by and grab something to eat so that they can be fueled to start their day.

CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATION

🎓Save the Date: Littlestown High School’s Graduation Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00PM at Thunderbolt Stadium. If you have any questions regarding Graduation, please contact Mrs. Lisa Kraus . 717-359-4146 ext. 2232.