THE CHANT

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Photo: Warriors in Motion

Monday, April 7

• WIN - Block 1

Tuesday, April 8

• WIN - Block 2

Wednesday, April 9

• WIN - Block 1
• Jostens: Senior Graduation Delivery

Thursday, April 10

• WIN - Block 3

• WIN - Block 4
• Talent Show

A huge thank you to Communities In Schools and all the incredible members of our community who volunteered their time and energy to help make our annual Reality U event at LFO a success! Your dedication and support mean the world to our students, and we are so grateful for the positive impact you made. Reality U provides such a valuable, real-world learning experience, and it wouldn’t be possible without amazing volunteers like you. Thank you for investing in our students' futures!

Congratulations to the following wrestlers for being recognized by The Catoosa County News as members of their prestigious Dream Team! Your dedication, hard work, and determination on the mat have earned you this well-deserved honor, and we couldn’t be more proud.

Congratulations to Zakk Bailey on his commitment to Hiram College!

A big congratulations to our outstanding volleyball players who have been named to The Catoosa County News Dream Team! This well-deserved recognition is a reflection of your hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence throughout the season. Your dedication to the game and to your team has not gone unnoticed, and we are incredibly proud of all you've accomplished.

A huge Feathers Up to our amazing soccer team for taking down county rival Ringgold with a thrilling 2-1 victory!

The 2025-2026 Red Feather Dance Team Tryouts are right around the corner! Tryouts will be held April 7th through April 11th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM each day.

Warrior Cheerleading tryouts are coming up soon! Join us April 14th–16th from 3:45 to 5:30 PM. Please scan the QR code below to sign up and secure your spot.

Mark your calendars now and make plans to shop for locally grown plants.

Check out our website for more information on plant lists and hours of operation for each greenhouse. Remember to shop local this growing season and support your local Ag Ed Program.

For more information, feel free to reach out:

Lakeview: Jordyn Cockburn, jcockburn.lfo@catoosa.k12.ga.us

https://sites.google.com/catoosa.k12.ga.us/catoosagreenhouses/home

Our annual Vidalia Onion sale is officially open!

We are offering these products for pre-order only!

Medium 10lb bag- $12

Jumbo 10lb bag- $12

Jumbo 20lb bag- $25

Jumbo 40lb box- $40

Orders are due April 17 and will be here mid May.

https://catoosacountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/lfo/ffa.html

Warriors, mark your calendars and plan to be entertained! HOSA is proud to sponsor our school’s annual Talent Show happening this Friday. Come out and support your fellow students as they take the stage to showcase their amazing talents.

Warriors, please make sure you are aware of these important End of Course (EOC) testing dates! These assessments are state-mandated and will count for 10% of your final course grade. It’s essential that you take them seriously and prepare accordingly. As with all tests, adequate preparation can make a big difference—review your notes, complete any study guides, and get plenty of rest the night before. Let’s finish strong!

Warrior Parents/Guardians,

Please take a moment to discuss with your students the importance of responsible posting on social media and the power of our words. What we share online can have a lasting impact, and it’s essential that we use our voices in a positive and respectful way. To support this conversation, CCPS has created a series of informative videos for all parents and students in our school system. We encourage you to watch them and help promote a culture of kindness and accountability online.

Statement from CCPS:

Any verbal or written threats of violence, intimidation, or harm directed towards students, staff, or school property will be taken seriously and reported to the authorities immediately. This includes online threats, social media posts, or direct communication expressing intent to cause disruption or danger within the school environment.

CCPS Finish Strong Parent Video

CCPS Finish Strong Student Video

📣 Senior Class Meeting
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, March 11th
⏰ Time: During WIN
📍 Location: Theater

Exemptions for finals will be based on unexcused absences and grades in each course. Since exemptions will be based on unexcused absences, it is important to send notes to excuse absences. Notes must be turned in to the attendance clerk within ten days of the absence.

Students may be exempt from finals if:

3 unexcused absences with an A in the course

2 unexcused absences with a B in the course

1 unexcused absence with a C in the course

0 unexcused absences with a D in the course

Seniors, the following information includes important details for staying connected this school year. Join our Remind group with the class code @lfo2025 and access our Google Classroom with the code jpelzwu. Let's stay connected and make this year memorable!

Information about scholarships can be found in Senior Guidance Counselor Mrs. Stichler's Google Classroom.

Class Code: fdyknlc

Each year, LFO recognizes a senior poet who represents their senior class. All poem

submissions are judged by an anonymous panel of teachers who base their decisions on

the literary merit of the poem and its adherence to the theme.

This year’s Yearbook theme is: “Oh The Places Warriors Go: Our Journey, Our Legacy.”

Student submissions should demonstrate their creativity along this theme and be

appropriate for this graduating class.

★ Please type and share your submissions with Ms. Chandler.

jchandler.lfo@catoosa.k12.ga.us

★ Please include your name on your submission. Names will be removed for

judging purposes.

★ Submissions by students not graduating in May 2025 will not be considered.

★ The deadline for submission is May 1, 2025.

Tips:

Poems do NOT have to rhyme.

Poems do NOT have to be in any set format, but they DO need to be in poetry form.

Poems MUST be original works by the students who submit them.

Poems MUST be typed.

LFO Fine Arts is excited to announce its annual Art Auction, taking place in the Fine Arts lobby! This is a wonderful opportunity to see the incredible talent and creativity of our LFO students on full display. Don’t miss your chance to support our young artists and maybe even take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Come out and experience the amazing works that make LFO proud!

Need a warm and fuzzy LFO blanket for upcoming sports seasons or a graduation gift? For only $25, these 50"x60" blankets can be purchased to show school spirit, as well as support the Beta Club. Please complete the FORM attached if you'd like to order.

It's early registration time for the LFO Art Camp for ages +/- 5-13 years old being held on June 17, 18, and 19 in room 402 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be 12 hours of STEAM learning at LFO HS with Art Club and Civic Arts League helpers. The Artist Certificate, medal, and portfolio are included.

Bring lunch, a water bottle, and a plain T-shirt.

Please use our QR link to register (https://forms.gle/y7uz7kVz4wLuxDfD8).

Rock Bridge Community Church has announced its 2025 Food Drop schedule, with distributions alternating between LFO and Ridgeland. Food drops at LFO are scheduled for February 15, April 19, June 21, August 16, and October 18.

Warrior Upperclassmen, mark your calendars! LFO’s 2025 Prom is set for April 26, 2025, and it’s going to be an unforgettable night! This year’s theme is An Enchanted Evening, promising a magical atmosphere filled with elegance and wonder. For more information, be sure to visit Mrs. Durand in Room 101, Mrs. Williams in Room 113, or Coach Jazz in Room 218.

LFO is incredibly grateful for the continued support from Communities In Schools, who generously provide prom dresses and suits each year for our students through the Student Success Center. This amazing opportunity ensures that all students can shine on their special night. Students are encouraged to visit the center during lunch to browse the beautiful selection and find their perfect look. Thank you, Communities In Schools, for making prom dreams come true!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

I wanted to share with you an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Catoosa County Public Schools’ new School Bus Driver Recruitment Campaign at (Name of School).

The program is an exciting opportunity to involve the community in helping our students find qualified candidates to drive school buses in the (Ringgold/Heritage/Ft. Oglethorpe) area. To participate, please speak with your friends, family, and neighbors to see if they may know of anyone interested in becoming a part of our outstanding team.

If you have any questions, or if you know someone who may be interested in driving a school

bus, please contact Mr. Ellis or Mary Lanham by email at eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us or mlanham@catoosa.k12.ga.us by phone at 706.965.2913.

I know that our (Name of School) community will lead the charge in helping recruit qualified

school bus drivers who can continue to provide courteous, reliable, safe, and professional

transportation for our students!

Catoosa County Public Schools

Why Drive with Us?

★ Earn $16.44/hour starting pay with no experience required.

★ More experience = more money! Earn up to $20.03 per hour with experience.

★ Enjoy PAID, in-house training to earn your CDL!

★ Excellent benefits include vision, dental, medical, and retirement packages!

★ Relax on your time off during the summer months and holidays.

★ Choose from a variety of bonus hours driving for field trips and other school activities.

Apply today! Email eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us or call 706.965.2913

Catoosa County Public Schools wants our community to know that the safety of our students is our top priority. To maintain a safe environment, we encourage all students to follow the important guideline: "If you see or hear something, say something."

Saying something can make a big difference! You can talk to a trusted adult, teacher, school counselor, or principal. Additionally, if you need to reach out, you can start a text by sending "HELLO" to 741-741. Remember, your safety matters, and together, we can help keep our schools safe and secure.

The tech phone support line is Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please call (706) 965-1020 or email them at support@catoosa.k12.ga.us.

For questions regarding COA, please email Dr. Traci McCracken at tmccracken@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Email: blangford@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Website: lfo.catoosa.k12.ga.us
Location: 1850 Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe, GA, USA
Phone: (706)866-0342