
Weekly Update
August 28-September 1

Week of November 18
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Come cheer on your fellow Raiders!!
Click here for the LHS SMAC Schedule
Click here to buy tickets for athletic events
Click here for the Fine Arts Performance Schedule
Need tutoring?
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.
LHS Fall Play--The Curious Savage
The Leonardtown High School R.O.S.E Players put on a magnificent show this weekend! If you missed the show on Friday and Saturday, fear not, there is one last show today (11/17/25) at 1pm!
Fall Sport and Activities
Football won an exciting 2nd round playoff game on Thursday vs. Howard High School 21-12! They play Friday at 6:30 for the Regional Championship a Blake High School!
Zach Meade was named DC Touchdown Club Southern Maryland player of the week (last week vs. Severna Park)!
Leonardtown RB/LB Zachary Meade rushed 20 times for 180 yards, caught an 18-yard touchdown pass and on defense forced a fumble and intercepted a pass as the Raiders beat Severna Park, 33-22, in a Maryland 4A/3A first-round game.
LHS Orchestra students and Mr. Oplinger at the SMCPS All-County Orchestra Concert on Wednesday evening at Great Mills.
Soccer All-State Selections!
Yearbook
Order a Yearbook
If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please visit the Jostens site.
Makeup/Retake Portrait Day for Grades 9-11
Legacy Studios will be back on Tuesday, November 19 in the auditorium to photograph students in grades 9-11 who were not present for the original portrait days or for students wishing to have retakes. Students will report during English classes. Please note that if a portrait package was ordered and students want to retake their portrait, they must bring the portrait package with them on picture day.
Due to a prior auditorium booking request, photographers will not be available during 8th period. Students with an 8th period English class should report during A lunch.
Marching Band Pictures
Marching Band members who are photographed may purchase group and/or individual pictures. Please visit the Legacy website and use code 4572E25. Please note that pictures will not be posted until about two weeks following the picture date to allow for editing and uploading. We appreciate your patience!
Grad Ads
Senior parents interested in creating a grad ad for the yearbook can do so through the Tribute Ads website. The deadline for creating an ad is December 15, 2024. Please visit the Tribute Ads site to create an ad honoring your senior. Information can also be found here.
Pictures Needed!
We are in need of pictures for the yearbook! Please click here to see specific requests. Please submit your pictures to Photo Share, which links directly to our yearbook account or send them to Mrs. Page. We appreciate your help! Be sure to include the names and the grades of the people in your pictures!
Class of 2025 Senior Portraits
Legacy Studios will be here on the date below for senior portraits in the auditorium. Please note that this is the last opportunity for senior portraits.
Monday, December 2
Seniors MUST sign up for an appointment by clicking HERE. Information about different portrait sessions available can be found on the Legacy site. Please note that Legacy does provide the tux, drape, and cap and gown for portraits. Seniors, if you wish to be included in the senior section of the yearbook, you must have your picture taken by Legacy in a tux or drape with a blue background and no props. Portraits that do not meet this requirement will not be included in the senior section of the yearbook.
If you have any questions regarding portraits or sittings, please contact Legacy at 716-512-6336 or customercare@legacystudios.com or yearbook adviser Heather Page at hmpage@smcps.org.
We are aware that prices are high for senior portraits, but Legacy’s prices are comparable to other companies in the area that can handle the size of our school. Please consider the cost of portraits when considering which senior portrait sitting to book. Legacy’s price list is linked here.
Fall Sports Team Pictures
Athletes who were photographed have the chance to purchase team and/or individual pictures. Please visit the Legacy website and use code 4572E25.
What's Up in Wellness
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!
MTSS UPDATES
Parents/Guardians can earn your students STRONG bucks!
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.
Counseling Corner
Attention seniors:
DO NOT wait to request college applications materials over Winter Break. Counselors are out of the building during the same timeframe as students and are not available to process application materials for early January deadlines.
If you need a letter of recommendation from your counselor, please stop by guidance for a letter of recommendation request form. Please note that you will need to attach a resume and please submit the request at least 10 business days prior to your college application deadlines. Therefore, be aware of your deadlines and plan accordingly.
Make sure to know your counselor!
Hensel: A-Cl - jahensel@smcps.org
Wolcott: Co-Ge / GIS - rrwolcott@smcps.org
Neitz: Gi-Ki - lkneitz@smcps.org
Guidry: Kl-N lcguidry@smcps.org
Barger: O-Sm - cdbarger@smcps.org
Sawyer: Sn-Z - wnsawyer@smcps.org
CSM Dual Enrollment Math Presentation
A representative from CSM will present information about dual enrollment math classes during A and B lunches on November 22, 2024. The presentation will be in the Auditorium, and any interested student may attend.
Career Center Updates
The Common Application is open!
2024-2025 Common App Essay Prompts
Make sure to use a personal email (not your school issued account). You will need to waive your FERPA and link your Common App to your Naviance account.
See reference guides below:
Letters of Recommendation Quick Guide
Common Application Matching Quick Guide
The College Application Process Guide
Please make sure to request your initial transcripts and letters of recommendation through your Naviance account. (Always ask a teacher in person for a letter of recommendation before requesting in Naviance).
New College Visits Link to Register
Dec. 3rd- Coppin State University @ 8:55 AM
*Tech Center students will need a pass from their teacher to attend.*
New Scholarship Added to Naviance
Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Scholarship
*To view all scholarships, log in to Naviance via Clever and click Colleges >> Scholarship Search*
November 19, 2024 - Nuclear Engineer presentation in the career center during 2nd period (11th and 12th graders) Link to Register
November 25, 2024 - The St. Mary’s County Sheriff's department will be visiting over lunch
December 3, 2024 - 11th and 12th graders will be exploring the Health Science Building at CSM Hughesville campus (Link to register)
-Permission forms are required and are due by 11/26, return to Ms. Wilson or Ms. Nagelvoort
December 5th, 2024 - DNR will be visiting over lunch
December 6th, 2024 - American Pool Recruiters will be visiting over lunch
December 10, 2024 - Army will be visiting over lunch
FAFSA Night at LHS, December 11th @ 6PM in the Media Center (Senior Families)
Join our in-person FAFSA completion session. Financial aid advisors will be here to assist families in the completion of their 2025-2026 FAFSA Application. Students, please bring your laptop. RSVP Here
NEW Raider Gear and Apparel!!
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!
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.
Reminder for Parents/Guardians - Student Drop Off
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.
Reminder: Students, make sure your laptop is charged each day!
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:
- Go the the Media Center in your School. They can assess you a fine so that you can pay using My School Bucks.
- 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!
Schoology Access
Parents, if your student is new to LHS and you still do not have access to Schoology, please contact Ms. Smith (krsmith@smcps.org).
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.
Breakfast costs $1.75; lunch costs $3.00.
Your student may qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
Please complete the meal benefit application.
No Food Delivery
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.
Helpful Links!
Bus Information
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.
SMCPS Mental Health Website
Teen Mental Health & Wellness
Parent/Guardian Mental Health & Wellnesses
SMCPS Help Desk Ticket
LHS Tech Help
SMCPS Resources & Accountability
Leonardtown High School
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/lhs/
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS