Announcements for Friday, May 17
General School Announcements
- Parents of students who will return to our school next year must re-enroll them online. https://sites.google.com/lcschools.org/lcs-online/returning-students
- Exam schedule for grades 7-11: 1st period exams at 8:00 am on Tuesday, May 21; 2nd period exams at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 21; 3rd period exams at 8:00 am on Wednesday, May 22; 4th period exams at 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 22; 5th period exams at 8:00 am on Thursday, May 23; 6th period exams at 9:00 am on Thursday, May 23; 7th period exams at 9:57 am on Thursday, May 23. (All shifts of ATCTC will take exams on May 21 during regular class times.)
- The last day of school is Thursday, May 23.
- Graduation is Friday, May 24.
- Everyone is encouraged to sign up for LCHS Remind if you haven’t already. Text 81010 and type @lauderda in the text message box. Also you can follow the LCHS Facebook page and Twitter @lchstigers.
- The Anonymous Alerts app will be used by our school to allow students to anonymously report school-related incidents of bullying, fighting, threats, drug activity, and other problems.
- Parents, check your child's grades and attendance anytime using the Chalkable iNow home portal. You may get parent login information in the school office. Bring your photo ID to pick up your login information.
- Students, do not take cups out of the cafeteria. This rule applies to drink cups and slushy cups. You must throw them away in the cafeteria.
- All students in grades 7-12, check your email each school day. Reply to Mrs. Jones if you have questions concerning your library account. Payments may be made to reduce the balance to zero on your account. Students must clean all Chromebook items at home, and complete all inventory procedures in library. All Chromebooks/chargers/cases/pouches/straps must be returned to our H.S. Library when finished with last exam for 2018-2019 school year. Deadline for return is 10:00 a.m. on May 23, for 7th-11th students. A $5.00 late fee is charged per day for overdues according to the current student handbook.
Announcements Related to LCHS Athletic and Extracurricular Events
- Softball tryouts will be today (for girls in grades 7-11) , starting at 3:30.
- JV and varsity boys basketball tryouts will be Friday, May 17, and Monday, May 20.
- Volleyball tryouts are Tuesday, May 21.
- Varsity and JV Baseball tryouts will be Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday May 22 for boys in grades 8-11.
Announcements Related to School Clubs, Events, Activities, and Opportunities
- If you are interested in working on the Yearbook staff next year, see Mrs. Anna Nunley for an application.
- The drama club banquet will be Friday, May 17.
- Students in grades 9-11, if you were absent and missed Mrs. Newton pre-registering you for next school year, please come by the guidance office to pick up forms.
- Students in grades 7-12, you have a login for FREE ACT prep...go to https://onlineprep.act.org. Username is your school email, and password is word Tiger with month and date of birth. Example password: Tiger1011 for an October 11 DOB. Other ACT resources: www.act.org/stateanddistrict/examinees and https://academy.act.org/
Announcements Related to School Fees and Orders
- Order your yearbooks! Get an order form from the elementary or high school office OR order online at www.balfour.com.
- No students or teachers should be charging food in the lunchroom. Please do not carry a negative balance on your lunchroom account. If you have a negative balance currently, please pay it off as soon as possible.
- Underclassmen need to pay any fees owed the school *before* their exams on May 21-23.
- Students should spend any canteen bucks they have this school year.
Announcements Related to Local Programs, Opportunities, Competitions, and Activities
- Current 11th graders wanting to participate in Work Based Learning (Co-op) must have application turned in to Mrs. Newton by May 22.
- Mississippi State School of Architecture is hosting Design Discovery June 7-13. This is for students at least 16 years of age. Cost is $600. See Mrs. Newton if you need additional information.
- Attention current 9/10/11 graders, the Annual Alabama Lions High School Leadership Forum will be June 21-23 at Troy University. The cost is $150. Deadline to apply is May 24. Forms are available in the guidance office or online at www.ALHSLF.org.
- The Ritz Theater, is offering its facilities and professional staff to provide services for students 9 - 12 that are interested in the performing arts (vocal performance, acting, dance, etc.) If you would like to be a part of this program auditions are May 18. Come by the guidance to pick up an application.
- The University of North Alabama will be hosting their Summer STEM Program during the first 2 weeks of June. IF you are interested come by the Guidance office for more information.
- The Alabama Farmers Federation Alfa Alabama Youth Leadership Conference: Conference Dates: Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2019; Conference Location: Columbiana, Alabama at the 4-H Center. If you are interested check the Guidance Web page on the school website or come by the Guidance office for information about the application.
- Northwest Shoals is sponsoring a new program called the “Ready to Work”. This program provides you with entry level skills to help with your future employment. It would also give a FREE class at NWSCC. Come by the Guidance office if you are interested.
Announcements Related to College Admissions and Information Sessions
Announcements Related to Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid
- The Tommy Smith Scholarship is accepting scholarship applications until May 31. To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a high school student that has been accepted into a college or university. Guidelines for the application: Write an essay answering the question, If you could start any business while in college or afterward what would it be and why? You must submit the form by May 31. A winner will be selected and contacted in June. Once the winner responds (within 2 weeks) the $1,000.00 will be sent to the winner's financial aid department. Interested students go to: http://tommysmithscholarship.com/
- The Horatio Alger Association Career and Technical Education Scholarship is now available. This scholarship is for students who are enrolling in Career and Technical Education for the Fall of 2019. You may apply online at application.horatioalger.org until June 15. See Mrs. Newton or Mrs. Morgan for more information.