LHS 1.12.25

Dear LHS Families:

We hope that all of you had a fabulous break and are off to having a wonderful start to the new year!

With the start of the new year, we all tend to reflect upon our previous experiences and choices over the past year(s). This annual change typically encourages us to set new goals for ourselves, reevaluate our journeys, and focus on new ways to become even better versions of ourselves as we move our way throughout our lives. As adults, we know the importance of doing this regularly and consistently if we want to grow and change for our betterment - teenagers often do not. With that being said, we highly encourage you to take the time to have growth mindset conversations with your student(s)/children regularly. We understand that parenting teenagers can sometimes be challenging, difficult, and highly emotional which can often leave one feeling defeated. We get it - we're parents too! (HERE is a great resource to checkout, should you need help figuring out how to have a conversation with your teen on how to build resiliency and improve their overall success in both school and life.)

Exam Information

With exams coming up in the next couple of weeks, it is extremely important that students remain focused on their academics and do everything they can before final grades get stored for Semester 1. To support them at home, you can: Have your student(s) access their PowerSchool to ensure big assignments/projects are completed and/or submitted, encourage them to talk to their teachers if they have questions/need help, coach them on how to create good study habits and quiz them, and help them set up a plan to get through the next couple of weeks successfully as we inch closer to the end of the semester.

Exam Schedule

• January 21st - Cookies and Cram
• We're very excited to announce that our Link Crew is hosting a Cookies and Cram exam study session for all of our 9th grade students! This will be held on January 21st after school in Room 200 until 3:30 p.m.
• January 22nd (full day of school) - 1st and 2nd hour exams
• January 23rd (half day of school) - 3rd and 4th hour exams
• January 24th (half day of school) - 5th and 6th hour exams
• January 27th - No school

Here is a copy of our Bell Schedule, for your reference.

Should you need to reach out to us, please contact the administrator that has your child/children's last name. We're here to help!

Co-Principal Ms. Melcher (A-L)

Co-Principal Ms. Winborn (M-Z)

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new official Instagram page: @lhs_railsplitter_pride!

This page is dedicated to keeping our student body and community informed and engaged. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Updates on important school news
• Event highlights to keep you in the loop
• Awards and recognitions to celebrate our achievements
• And much more!

It's time for our students to have a centralized platform for information and connection. Don’t miss out, follow us today at @lhs_railsplitter_pride and stay in the know!

We’re excited to share all the great things happening at LHS with you.

Go Railsplitters!

LHS Railsplitter Pride

Did you know that we have a Counseling Office Facebook page? Please follow them for important updates.

LHS Counseling Department

We regularly encourage all of our students to be on their best behavior and to be exemplary Railsplitters. Students that are consistently recognized by staff as being good citizens and community members are given Splitter Bucks. Pictured below are our most recent winners.

9th: Paris Hayes and Aubrey Zalob

10th: Jonas Daggett and Makayla Sperle

11: Ava Zalob and Layla Bailey

12: Landon Marks and Brandon Acub

The LHS Jazz Band recently welcomed Dr. Chris Barrick from EMU to our class. He provided expertise in jazz style and language as well as a lesson on improvisation. We enjoyed learning about jazz from Dr. Barrick and are lucky to have him in our local community!

There are still some spots open on the the Switzerland and the Mediterranean Trip scheduled for the summer of 2026. Please see THIS FLYER for details on how to save some money if you sign your student up now.

SWWC Applications are now open and will remain open until Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Apply here: Lincoln SWWC Application

Of note:

1) Students applying for Careers in Education, Cosmetology or Health Science must also submit a Parent/Guardian Approval Form. Those can be found here: https://www.salineschools.org/schools/high-school-9-12/swwc/information/forms--applications/

2) Students applying for the Work-Based Learning program must complete the application as well as the specific Work-Based Learning Application.

3) Students applying for a 2nd year of a program they are currently enrolled in must complete the Lincoln SWWC Application. Second-year sports are limited and placement will be based on teacher recommendation and available seats beyond first year allocations.

Check out their website or email your counselor for more information.

The Regional Career Technical Center (RCTC) also has a variety of programming options for our students. Their program offerings can be explored HERE.

Is your student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics? If so, check out the amazing opportunities that Washtenaw Community College is offering. Click HERE.

Please see THIS FLYER on how to join in and learn. This is for both parents/guardians and students over the age of 12.

Find details HERE.

Do you have a child that will be going into 8th grade next year? If so, please see the flyer below. If not, please help us spread the word that we're hosting this event.

PLEASE READ THIS for information on how to order a 24/25 yearbook and for important Senior Headshots.

If your student did not pick up their pre-ordered 23/24 yearbook yet, please have them stop by the Main Office to pick it up.

To find out about other game schedules and sporting events, please visit our Athletic Page. See details below for attending Lincoln Athletic Events.

We want students to be a part of our fan experience! All Lincoln students attend athletic contests for FREE...show your student ID at the door or gate and cheer your tail off for our Railsplitters! Tickets for all athletic events are found online through Go Fan by searching "Lincoln" at www.gofan.co. Family passes available too, and seniors 62 and over get in for free with a valid ID!

100th Year Celebration Information

Check out the events that are planned for our centennial celebration this year. Click HERE.

Lincoln Consolidated School District is partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to provide your student with access to additional learning tools through the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform.

Varsity Tutors for Schools is the most comprehensive suite of live, online tutoring resources. Your student will have the opportunity to engage with resources to help support them through their learning journey.

The following resources are available through access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• Live Academic and Enrichment Classes

• SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes

• Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes

• Self-Study Resources

• College & Career Readiness Resources

• Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans

• Prerecorded Enrichment Classes/Videos
  
  

We are excited to offer these services for NO COST to your student until June, 2030! You can learn more about everything available by having YOUR STUDENT USING THEIR SCHOOL GOOGLE ACCOUNT log into the platform using Lincoln Consolidated Login Link.

Though our new partnership with Care Solace, getting help can be a daunting process. Let our Care Companions™ find the help you need for depression, anxiety, stress, and more.

Care Solace Portal

• Care Solace finds available providers matched to specific needs – because every person deserves access to care.
• Completely confidential and free to use, provided to you by your school district.
• Provides easy access to providers that accept public or private insurance or offer sliding scale options.
• Offers 24/7/365 support, including holidays and weekends, in over 200+ languages so you can reach out at your convenience.
• Saves you valuable time and effort to find providers matched to your needs.
• Connects you to community-based providers, none of which pay to be in our verified database.