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Weekly Update
April 24-28
Monday, April 24
Lunch Tutoring: World Language/ CTE
4:00 p.m.
Varsity Softball vs King George - HOME
Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis vs Chopticon - AWAY
5:00 p.m.
Varsity Girls Lacrosse vs Patuxent - AWAY
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Patuxent - HOME
Tuesday, April 25
MCAP Algebra Testing (Periods 1-3)
Any student enrolled in Core Algebra
Click here to see your testing location.
Click here for important testing reminders!
4:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys and Girls Track and Field vs Multiple Schools - AWAY
Wednesday, April 26
Lunch Tutoring: Math
MCAP Algebra Testing (Periods 1-3)
Any student enrolled in Core Algebra
Click here to see your testing location.
Click here for important testing reminders!
4:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis vs Westlake - HOME
4:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs Westlake - AWAY
Varsity Softball vs Westlake - AWAY
5:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Bowie - HOME
Friday, April 28
Lunch Tutoring: English
4:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis vs Patuxent - AWAY
4:30 p.m.
JV Baseball vs Patuxent - AWAY
Varsity Baseball vs Patuxent - HOME
JV Boys Lacrosse vs LaPlata - HOME
Varsity Softball vs Patuxent - HOME
6:00 p.m.
Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs LaPlata - HOME
Saturday, April 29
Virtual Learning Survey
Please take a few minutes to complete this survey regarding our virtual early release Friday, April 21, 2023.
Edgenuity Quarter Recovery
Students who failed one or more courses for the third marking period may be eligible for credit recovery through Edgenuity. If Edgenuity quarter recovery is completed, the failing grade(s) will improve to a 59.5% (D) for the third marking period. To enroll in Edgenuity, please click on the following link and complete the form: Edgenuity Marking Period Recovery. You will need your grade information in order to complete the form. If you are unsure if you failed a course, be sure to check HAC (Home Access Center) to view your report card (available on 4/19/23), Schoology, or ask your teacher. Not all courses are available for recovery through Edgenuity. Students must complete this form by Friday, April 21st.
Raider Cup
Update from the School Nurse
Vision and hearing screenings will be ongoing for the remainder of the school year. Please reach out to our nursing staff if you have any questions.
Lauren Hall, BSN, RN
lmhall@smcps.org
301-475-0200, ext. 27106
Donna Ordille, LPN
dmordille@smcps.org
301-475-0200, ext. 27107
School Debts
Parents and guardians should be mindful of all debt that their students accrue throughout the 2022-2023 School Year. Student debt could take any one of the following forms:
Lost/Damaged Computer Devices
Lost/Damaged Textbooks
Lunch Debt
Parents/Guardians play a key role in monitoring not only their student's actions but also their fiscal responsibilities regarding lost/damaged issued devices (such as computers and textbooks) and/or food purchases made by your child in our school cafeteria. Payment can be made in the form of cash or check and should include your child's five-digit Student ID# (e.g., #12345). For further convenience, families may also pay by credit card online at http://www.myschoolbucks.com/. All questions and concerns should be directed to the school bank or the principal's secretary.
End of Year Reminders for Seniors
Please review the two documents below:
Laptop/Charger replacement Cost
Going on a college visit?
Seniors who need a transcript
Seniors who need a final transcript, for the college they will be attending in the fall, must make that request through Naviance. Please click here for directions: Requesting Final Transcript Class of 2023
Decision Day is Coming!
Seniors--please wear your gear on Monday, May 1st indicating where you are headed next.
We are working on pairing up as many teachers and students as possible for some photos. We will also have all seniors wearing their gear to take a picture in front of the school right after 4th period on May 1st.
National Signing Day is May 11, 2023
National Signing Day
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Leonardtown High School
Families are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Click HERE to Sign up for a time on May 11th!
This will be the final Athletics Signing Day held at LHS for this school year. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Henderson, rbhenderson@smcps.org or Ms. Carter, bdcarter@smcps.org .
Coaching Their Brain!
Student-Athlete Spotlight
2023-24 Sports Tryout information
School Year 2023-2024
Anyone wishing to compete for a place on a team is expected to be at all tryouts.
First Day of Fall Sports Tryouts - August 9, 2023
First Day of Winter Sports Tryouts - November 15, 2023
First Day of Spring Sports Tryouts - March 1, 2024
FamilyID
All interested athletes are expected to be present from day one and have all required documentation fully completed if they wish to compete for a place on the team. For online registration go to www.familyid.com and use "Find a program" to select your high school. Failure to submit all required electronic data entry/forms/cards by the deadline set by the high school will necessitate the exclusion of the student.
Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
Sports physicals are valid for 12 months. It is recommended you attain your sports physical during the months of June or July annually.
History Form - To be filled out prior to examination by the patient or parent/guardian and provided to the Physician.
Physical Examination Form - To be completed by the Physician and kept in their office in the patient’s medical file.
Medical Eligibility Form - This is the ONLY form that should be submitted to the school.
Corollary Sports Program
The Corollary Sports program is offered as an alternative program to the mainstream high school athletics program, with team rosters composed of both students with or without disabilities. For more information please visit the Corollary Sports Page.
Fall Season - Cycling
Winter Season - Bowling
Spring Season - Bocce
Assistance and Contacts
Please contact your child’s school or the appropriate individual on this list if you have questions or concerns.
Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
We want to hear from you.
- OPTION 1: Complete the hard copy survey that was recently sent to you and return it in the postage-paid envelope by May 19, 2023, or
- OPTION 2: Complete the survey online at www.mdparentsurvey.com.
Questions? Please contact Kenneth Hudock, MSDE, at 410-767-7770 or Kenneth.Hudock@maryland.gov.
PROM
Saturday Apr 29, 2023 7-10pm
Hollywood Firehouse
Tickets will be on GOFAN from 4/16-4/26
$50 per ticket (only 700 tickets available, ticket sales will stop when we reach 700)
Prom ticket link
Any student wanting to pay for an underclassman LHS guest ticket MUST come to the bank first to receive a Promo Code.
If your guest is from outside our school, download the guest form, fill it out and bring it to the bank to receive a Promo Code.
Tickets are first come first serve and there is a 700 person limit.
Attention seniors, class of 2023
Yearbook Information
Spring Team Pictures Athletes who were photographed last week will have the chance to purchase team and/or individual pictures. Please visit the Legacy website and use code 4572E23. 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! Interested in Becoming a Yearbook Staff Member for the 2023-2024 School Year? Click HERE to apply! Order A Yearbook!
Counseling Corner
Counselors have completed the majority of our students' course requests for next school year. We will meet with anyone who was absent during our first round of registration after spring break.
If your student needs to request a change to their current course requests, there is a form that can be picked up in the guidance office, completed, and returned. Course change request forms require a parent signature.
Parents and students are able to review course requests for next school year in HAC. Please log into HAC, go to the CLASSES TAB, then SCHEDULE TAB, and then scroll down to see the list of course requests for next school year.
Any rising senior who is interested in dual enrollment with attending the campus during the school day, here is the packet link for CSM. Students will also need to complete the form for early release for employment or dual enrollment.
Make sure to know your counselor!
- Hensel: A-C - jahensel@smcps.org
- Wolcott: D-Go & GIS - rrwolcott@smcps.org
- Neitz: Gr-L - lkneitz@smcps.org
- Guidry: M-R - lcguidry@smcps.org
- Marino: S-Z - cmmarino@smcps.org
- Sawyer: Freshmen Academy - wnsawyer@smcps.org
Need an appointment? Please e-mail Guidance Secretary, Ms. Williams (jkwilliams@smcps.org).
Spanish Summer Courses
The World Language Dept for SMCPS is pleased to announce that we will once again be offering in-person Spanish 1 and Spanish 2 courses over the summer for original credit! These courses will be intense, therefore interested participants must agree to attend the full 6 weeks: June 26 - August 3 (Monday- Thursday). Courses are open to any student in grades 9-12 who has not already received credit for Spanish 1 or 2. Rising 9th graders will have seating priority.
Registration is now open. Click below for flyer & more information. Students do not have to have counselor permission to sign up, as Wendy Tarr, Supervisor of World Languages will monitor registrants. Parents and students, please contact Wendy Tarr (wmtarr@smcps.org) with questions.
Geometry Summer Course
The Mathematics Department for SMCPS is pleased to announce that we will be offering an in-person Geometry course over the summer for original credit! This course will be intense, therefore interested participants must agree to attend the full 6 weeks: June 26 - August 3 (Monday- Thursday). Courses are open to any student that have earned, OR will earn, an Algebra 1 credit during the 2023 school year. Rising 9th graders will have seating priority.
Registration is now open. Click below for a flyer & more information. Students do not have to have counselor permission to sign up, as Bridget Dunbar, Supervisor of Secondary Mathematics, will monitor registrants. Parents and students, please contact Bridget Dunbar (badunbar@smcps.org) with questions.
AP Testing Reminders
Reminder of Test Change Fee
If you want to cancel or add an AP test to your order, there is a $40 late fee. Please contact Ms. Bridges, the AP Testing Coordinator, (kjbridges@smcps.org) if you have questions about or need to make changes to your test order.
Career Center Updates
Friday, April 28th
Job/Career Fair at Chopticon HS. Buses will leave LHS at 10:25 AM and return by lunch. Field trip forms can be found in the Career Center. Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend. Over 40 organizations will be in attendance.
Tuesday, May 16th
The Navy Recruiter will be giving a presentation at 9:45 in the Career Center. Grades 10-12 are invited to register to attend. This is a great opportunity to learn more about their advancement structure, on-the-job training, travel opportunities, recreation programs, education benefits, job security and job satisfaction all specific to the Navy. Register Here
CSM Enrollment Day- May 10th
CSM will be visiting the LHS Career Center on Wednesday, May 10th to enroll senior students for fall 2023 classes.
To attend, you must:
1. Sign up for a time slot. Register Here
2. Apply to CSM. CSM Apply-Register
3. Add CSM to your College's I'm Applying to list in Naviance and request your initial transcript. Naviance Instructions
CSM's Scholarship Portal is open
CSM Link Scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now being accepted.
New Scholarships Added to Naviance
Joseph A. Egans Lodge No. 104 2023 Scholarship
The Elaine's Gift Scholarship Fund
Trinity United Methodist Church Scholarship
2023 Sigma Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship
To view all scholarships, login to Naviance through Clever. Click Colleges>>Scholarship Search.
Mental Health & Wellness Information
Free Counseling Services to SMCPS Students
One-Lunch Updates
What to do during lunch?!
Click here for one-lunch club offerings.
Not sure where to go? Need a planning template to help utilize your time? CLICK HERE
Student Meal Charges
Fast Food Policy
Bus Passes:
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?
Parents can write a note or send an email to Ms. Revis at btrevis@smcps.org in order to request a bus pass. 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
Learn how to create a MySchoolBucks account: click here.
MySchoolBucks & the Media Center
New for 2022, families have the option to pay for lost or damaged resources in My School Bucks. A resource can include: library books, laptops, chargers, textbooks, consumables, etc.
When a media specialist marks anything as lost or damaged in Destiny, that fee AUTOMATICALLY shows up as a "real time fee" in My School Bucks.
Please refer to this information on My School Bucks and your school library.
Need Tech help? Click below!
All Things Parking at LHS
2022-2023 Student Parking Permits
LHS Parking Applications are no longer being accepted for the 2022-2023 school year. No more permits will be issued for the remainder of the school year. Temporary daily parking passes will no longer be issued this year. Our student parking lots are over capacity. We apologize for the inconvenience.The LHS Parking Application for the 2023-2024 school year will be available on the LHS Student Parking page beginning July 2023.
Parking Lot Procedures
Seasonal Parking Pass Letter
LHS Parking Website
Leonardtown High School
Website: http://lhs.smcps.org
Location: 23995 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650, USA
Phone: 301-475-0200
Twitter: @LHS_SMCPS