Weekly Update

If you have a student/s participating in the following programs, they are expected to take the assessments, but the location and times could be different:

• Home Hospital Teaching: students take the assessments at LHS following the LHS testing dates/times.

• EVLO: students take the assessments at LHS following the LHS testing dates/times.

• IAEC: students take the assessments at LHS – someone will contact you with the date/times.

• Virtual Academy: you should be receiving correspondence from your academy directly.

Attendance Reminder: The online absence submission should be used for FULL day absences only. If students will be late or need to check out early please send them in with a note, call LHS or email Ms. Hall at cnhall@smcps.org.

Many citizens are concerned about reports in the media relative to ICE Raids and want to know how their local school systems plan to handle the issue. SMCPS will adhere to the guidance provided by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Please read A Guide for Students, Families, and Local Education Agencies on the MSDE website. Our actions are bound by law, and our administrative staff consistently ensures compliance.

The courses offered include:

Foundations of Computer Science

Health 2

Geometry

Spanish 1

Spanish 2

Leonardtown High School is joining the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) in celebrating Month of the Military Child. Nearly 2 million children in military families face unique challenges, including frequent moves and family separations. These remarkable young people demonstrate incredible strength and courage while adapting to new schools, making new friends, and supporting their families' service to our nation.

We encourage the LHS community to wear purple on April 23, Purple Up! Day to show support for military children. Military kids are essential members of our community who deserve recognition for their strength and sacrifices.

To learn more about supporting military-connected children, visit militarychild.org.

Students interested in receiving tutoring should fill out this student interest form. Currently, tutoring is offered before or after school at LHS (by appointment). We also offer virtual tutoring (by appointment). Please email Theresa Smith at tmsmith@smcps.org for more information.

This year LHS fielded 3 teams and for the second year in a row the 'Ospreagles' won the county competition with 444 points accumulated. The team set a county record for highest score in the Soils test (97), widely considered to be the most challenging of the 5 content areas. The first place team also won the highest score in Aquatics (92.5) and Forestry (98). The Ospreagles will represent St. Mary's County at the state competition June 11-12 in Garrett County MD.

The 'Ottercrats' scored second overall with 428 points and won the highest score in Wildlife (82). The Barnacrabs scored 5th overall with 368 points, which is actually more than the second place team from the 24' competition.

All 3 teams scored 1-2-3 in Soils and were the only teams to score higher than 80 points from the entire competition.

LHS Athletics Signing Day #3

Athletics Signing Day

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Leonardtown High School

Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.

This will be the final Signing Day for this school year.

Please complete the link below:

Signing Day Sign Up

If you have any questions please contact Mr. Henderson, rbhenderson@smcps.org or

Ms. Carter, bdcarter@smcps.org .

For the 2nd year in a row, the students won the Student vs. Staff Volleyball game! The games were close, but in the end, the students prevailed!

The Student Government Association is collecting school supplies to give to teachers over Teacher Appreciation Week. Please scan the QR code or use the link to purchase some supplies to donate. This is through an Amazon wishlist donating to the school. Our teachers do so much, so this is our chance to give back! We would love any donation you are willing to give.

Use this link to donate: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2GHV3M8QR3NBJ

Come to our School Information Night for Multilingual Families. This will be an opportunity to get a general overview of the school system in the United States, to learn about building family literacy, high school graduation requirements, community programs, and more. Don't miss out! Register here.

LHS will test all current World Languages students for the Seal of Biliteracy starting in March. Levels 1 and 2 will only test in reading and listening, levels 3, 4 and AP will test for listening and reading, but also speaking and writing.

If you’re NOT currently in a World Language OR you speak a language at home that we don’t offer at LHS but would like to try for it, see Mrs. Hayes in room 2F05.

For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy and a letter from SMCPS World Languages supervisor Wendy Tarr, click the links below.

MD Seal Information for Parents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbo2E2Ei707AKsdfL0CAeX0Q8c2v4PuU7x2H11I8IJk/edit?usp=sharing

Letter from Ms. Tarr: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MLbNHzI8ZU74k8N8iMgqgyCZQ61mHjQ_aBqaUf-ZHlU/edit?usp=sharing

Use this link to sign up for AAPPL testing for the Seal of Biliteracy: https://forms.gle/TzpWA7F41xq2DSfT8

The SGA would like to plan a lunchtime event in May to help relieve stress from testing. They are looking for student feedback! Fill out this FORM to give feedback about the kinds of activities you would like to see.

Interested in joining the Wellness Club? Keep an eye out for information about meeting days, times, and room number! The Wellness Club will include activities like yoga and walking and provide helpful nutrition information. More information to be released soon!

• Please join us for a Virtual Conscious Discipline Workshops with Lead Conscious Discipline Instructors Amy Speidel and Lety Valero. We have 3 virtual sessions in April. Please see the flyer: Conscious Discipline Parent and Family Workshops.

MTSS stands for Multi-tiered Systems of Support which promotes school improvement through engaging, research based academic and behavioral strategies/practices. LHS is a Tier I and II school. We are focused on positive behavior and community engagement. Our acronym to teach and exhibit positive behaviors is STRONG.

Please fill out the parent survey below help us improve MTSS at LHS. Make sure to include your child's name and ID # so they can receive STRONG Bucks.

Need new Raider apparel??? Check out our new school store at www.leonardtownspiritwear.com

Pick your clothing, choose a design, and it will be shipped directly to your house. Check weekly for new sale items!

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the major statute prohibiting sex discrimination in education. It states:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal assistance."

Mrs. Morris (smmorris@smcps.org) is our Title IX Coordinator at LHS.

SMCPS Title IX Webpage

Due to safety concerns and the demands on the main office, we do not accept food deliveries of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Need help finding out where to go for lunch? Click the button above to see open classrooms and club offerings for each day of the week.

Use this document to plan where you will go for lunch each day!

24-25 Weekly Tutoring Schedule

Monday - World Languages/PE/CTE

Tuesday - English

Wednesday - Science

Thursday - Math/Visual Arts/Theatre

Friday - Social Studies/Music

Need to study during lunch? Sign up for the media center for A Or B lunch By clicking on this link. Save it to your computer to sign up each day for a scholarly opportunity to get work done. You can always visit https://elibrary.smcps.org for resources.

We welcome you to incorporate physical activity into your day and join us in the gym for lunch. Completion of this form is a requirement for gym entry. Students are permitted to sign up for only one lunch block (either A or B). Students are expected to enter the gym through the side door adjacent to the girls locker room and be in the gym before the 10 minute bell. Students unlawfully tardy will be redirected to the cafeteria. Students are expected to remain in the gym, omit food or drink and have tennis shoes to be on the gym surface. Click the button below to sign up for the gym.

Parents who are dropping students off at school in the morning should use the parking lot lane closest to the building. Please do not park in in a space and wait to drop your student off. Unfortunately, parking is very limited for both students and staff. Utilizing extra parking spaces for this purpose can create an issue where there is nowhere for staff or student drivers to park. Additionally, please do not drive down the middle parking lot lane in order to drop a student at school. We appreciate your help!

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY 24-25

Students will need permission to use Google's Additional Services. Please click on the links below.

The AUP is linked here as well as the information Specific to Google.

Technology related questions? Need tech help? Click the button below for more information.

Students, please make sure your laptop is charged each day. Bring your charger to school in case your battery runs out.

Need to purchase a laptop charger?

You can do one of two things:

1. Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
2. Go directly to the DELL store. You can purchase directly from their website and have it shipped to your home.

Ensure one of these links are being used:

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps (click Shop Recommended Solutions to get to the discounted power cords)

www.dell.com/mpp/smcps-chargers (leads directly to the purchasing portal)

More helpful links for technology can be found at the bottom of the newsletter!

Parents, if your student is new to LHS and you still do not have access to Schoology, please contact Ms. Smith (krsmith@smcps.org).

No Cell Phones No Headphones/Earbuds

As a reminder, cell phones and headphones/earbuds are not permitted during instructional time.

Times when cell phones can be used:

• When doors open at 7:50 to 8:00.
• During One-Lunch from 12:05 to 1:05.
• When the dismissal bell rings at 2:45.
  
  

Parents, if you need to contact your student, they will be able to respond during these times. During other times call the main office.

Please remember that the Cell phone policy also applies to early release students inside the building after their school day ends. Phones are only permitted to be used during lunch and after 2:45.

• Here Comes the bus
• Bus Routes
• Bus Stop change-request form
• Transportation Forms

Bus passes should only be requested when students have a change in physical address or when there is an emergency situation and a student needs to ride a different bus or get off at a different stop. Bus passes will not be granted for students simply wanting to go visit with a friend.

Need to obtain a bus pass?

Visit this site to submit a request electronically, or parents can write a note or send an email to Mrs. Dornisch at eadornisch@smcps.org. All relevant information must be included in the written request.

Bus Information includes: Student name, address, parent phone number, existing bus stop to be used, bus #, date, medical concerns, destination address, destination phone # and reason for the pass.

Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS