LCN NEWS

We believe this year is going to be the best school year ever, and we are committed to helping all students thrive as they work toward achieving their goals. Our motto of Together We Will represents our desire to empower and encourage students and challenges everyone to show resilience and dedication. We are here to help, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us if there is a way we can support your student.

Students will start the day by attending a homeroom. They will briefly attend all of their classes. Our day concludes with a short rally in the gym before students are dismissed at 10:30.

We are encouraging students to wear WHITE on Monday in support of our first spirit day.

On the first day only, students will report to their homeroom classes in the morning. They will receive an official copy of their schedule. It is possible changes have been made since Crusader Day, so it is very important for students to follow the new schedule that appears on yellow paper.

Homeroom assignments will be posted throughout the building, and we have included the document below, so your student can identify their room number.

Student addresses must be verified each year. Students who missed Crusader Day MUST come to school on Monday with their Address Verification Forms (mailed home in Crusader Day packets). If your student did not receive a Crusader Day packet in the mail, then proof of residency paperwork must be provided to the main office.

Our counselors have been working diligently to adjust schedules, and they will continue to accept requests for additional schedules changes until Thursday, August 29th. Please use the QR code printed on the schedules or the link provided here to request a change. Schedules are only changed for graduation requirements and extenuating circumstances, not for lunch and teacher preferences. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

L'Anse Creuse Public Schools will follow a restructured schedule on Wednesdays. LCN students will attend all their classes on Wednesdays; however, the school day will end at 1:20. August 28th is a traditional day of school. Restructured Wednesdays will not begin until September 4th.

Students should not be using their phones during class. They will be able to utilize technology in the classroom with their Chromebooks. Teachers will outline their specific cell phone policies that may include storing phones in a designated location during the class period, but students are encouraged to keep their phones in their lockers while they attend classes. Students are expected to be respectful digital citizens when using technology.

It is our expectation that all students will bring their school-issued Chromebooks to school with them on a daily basis. Personal computers should not be used during the school day.

Our freshmen students and new LCN students will receive Chromebooks the first week of school. In order for a student to receive a Chromebook, we must have a Technology Use Form and Device Agreement form on file (9th graders and new students only). In addition, any outstanding fines related to technology must be paid.

Insurance is available for $23. Additional information regarding device insurance is available below.

Because backpacks are NOT permitted in classrooms, it is important for students to be comfortable using their lockers. We understand learning to use a locker can be a process, so we will be flexible and give students time to adjust. Many classes have online textbooks or keep books in the room, so visiting lockers between every class is often not necessary. Please reach out to our main office staff if your student is having trouble managing their locker.

On a regular school day, students with Pankow hours 1-2 will board the Pankow bus by the staff lot on the west side of the building before 7:04 AM. Please note, this bus leaves before school starts. If you are getting a ride to school, please plan ahead so you do not miss the Pankow bus. Parent drop off at Pankow is permitted in the morning if your student gets a ride to school. All other Pankow blocks (3-4) or (5-6) will board buses in the front of the building at the LCN main entrance. Students may not drive to or from Pankow.

Please be sure to call 586-493-5270 and push 5 to report your student's absence to the attendance office. If your student attends Pankow, you must also report the absence to them. Being present and engaged in class is often connected to academic success, so students who miss more than 10 days of school are considered chronically absent. Students can work with their counselor and an administrator to address concerns and specific situations that impact attendance.

Students who attended Crusader Day were given a student ID. Students who had their picture taken at the make-up day will be receiving their ID soon. All other students will get a picture taken on Thursday, September 12th. Although students are expected to show an ID upon entering the building each day, we understand not everyone has received an ID at this point.

Buses will drop off and pick up students in the back lot of LCN. It is important that students know their route number. This will help them find their bus at the end of the day. Route numbers were distributed during Crusader Day. Please be reminded that students may NOT ride a bus other than their assigned route.

In order to have a safe and efficient morning drop off procedure, we need parents to use the drop off lane near the main entrance of High School North. Students may exit the vehicle along the sidewalk at any point. Waiting to reach the front entrance can slow the flow of traffic. Vehicles will exit the parking lot using the first lane. Student drivers will cross to the sidewalk east of the turnaround as indicated on the map. The building will open at 6:40. Thank you in advance for your patience as we implement these procedures.

We ask that parents form a single line in the main entrance circle drive to allow for easy exiting. Parents can also find an open parking space in our lot as they wait for their student. Vehicles may NOT park or idle along the driveways or fields.

Students are expected to follow the expectations outlined in the LCPS Student Code of Conduct. We will be hosting class meetings with students next week to outline these concepts, but please review these expectations with your student.

Students and parents are also encouraged to review the LCPS Dress Code Policy.

High School North's Homecoming Dance is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th. Tickets are available online right now for $25 and will be sold during lunches in September.

Students can also purchase a 2024 Homecoming shirt. Shirt orders must be purchased by September 3rd.

We will be having our annual PowderPuff game on Sunday, September 22nd. This is a fun event that kicks off our Homecoming Week. Athletes will need a physical on file to participate. An informational meeting will be held after school on Wednesday, August 28th. Payments for PowderPuff participation can be made online here.

This year, we are using the GoFan system for our athletic passes. Student and family passes must be purchased using this system and entry into games will be connected to your GoFan account. Please use the link or the QR code included for purchase.

Yearbooks are now on sale and can be purchased online. A discount rate is available for the next few weeks. Please see the flyer below for additional information.

The Class of 2025 Senior Sunrise is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:30 am. All seniors are welcome to attend this event. Breakfast will be provided and various activities will help these seniors start the year in a memorable way.

In addition to carrying on the many LCN traditions for this year’s senior class, we are also looking for new opportunities to create special moments for our seniors. We are working to combine the sacredness of traditional events and the excitement of new endeavors. In order to provide our students with a variety of moments that we hope will become lifelong memories, senior dues are collected. These dues help pay for many events and activities throughout the year, so our students do not have to worry about many different financial commitments; instead, they can focus on having fun and making memories with their classmates before they finish their time as Crusaders. Dues are $35 and can be paid online using SchoolPay.

Students may only paint their spots during the designated times. We have some big events happening at LCN in the upcoming days, and we need to make sure the entire parking lot is available.

Class of 2025 clothing can be purchased online now! Please use the link to order your spirit gear to remember your final year at LCN.

Senior families can give a "Shout-Out" to their student in the yearbook. Ad information can be found in the flyer below. Please contact Ms. Sanders at sandele@lc-ps.org with any questions you may have.

We are ordering Junior class apparel for the Class of 2026. See the attached flyer for the design and description. All payments must be paid online using SchoolPay. Click on the following link for ordering instructions: bit.ly/lcnjuniors. Please email James Ekdahl at ekdahja@lc-ps.org with any questions. The deadline for orders is Friday, September 13th. Thanks so much!

Class of 2027 shirts are on sale now! Please use the link to order your shirt today and show your support for our LCN sophomores!

Float parties are a great way for students to get involved in our Homecoming festivities. Information about upcoming events and opportunities for our freshmen will be available outside Mrs. Yaek's room (201) later this week.