Announcements for Monday, March 4
General School Announcements
- March 4-8 is Read Across America week.
- Hat Day will be on Tuesday, March 5. The cost is $1, and the money will be going toward hygiene products for children in foster care. Money will be taken up in the elementary and high hchool offices during first period.
- Congratulations to the following students, who are candidates for Mr. and Miss LCHS: Bethany Belue, Calee Copley, Anna Gautney, Callie Grisham, Cassidy Hudson, Gracelyn Morrison, Kaylee Stanfield, Leed Belew, Eli Belue, Casen Cornelius, Josh Darracott, Wyatt Newton, Dayne Palmer, and Duncan Williams. The student body will vote for Mr and Miss LCHS, and the ceremony to present the court will be March 12 at 9:15 am. Note that the date has changed again.
- 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.
- Elementary Class Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, March 6.
- March 13 is a scheduled half day for our students. All students will be dismissed at 11:30 am on March 13.
- Report cards for our 3rd 9 week reporting period go out on March 14.
- Spring Break will be March 25-29.
Announcements Related to LCHS Athletic and Extracurricular Events
- Tennis (7B, 8G) will play at Delano Park vs Decatur Heritage today beginning at 3:30 pm.
- Jr high baseball hosts Russellville for a doubleheader today beginning at 5 pm.
- Softball (V, JV) plays today at Florence beginning at 4:30 pm.
Announcements Related to School Clubs, Events, Activities, and Opportunities
- There is a JAG trip to Muscle Shoals for district competition on Tuesday, March 5. Participants must get a permission slip signed and turned in to Coach Grisham.
- 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 now 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/
- All students in grades 7-12 are invited to the First Priority meetings each Thursday at 7:30 am in the high school library.
- 10th grade ATCTC students that received applications for Shoals HIRE Academy should return applications to Mrs. Newton by March 15.
Announcements Related to School Fees and Orders
- 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.
- Prom tickets will be sold beginning today in Ms. Kathy Ezell's room. If you need to know what you owe, see Ms. Ezell. Please pay either with a check made out to LCHS or with the exact cash.
Announcements Related to Local Programs, Opportunities, Competitions, and Activities
- Deadline for April ACT (National testing) is March 8. Go to www.act.org to register. Remember if you are planning on participating in dual credit next year, you must meet ACT requirements.
- All 11th graders will take the ACT plus Writing on Wednesday, April 24. (Note change of date.) Students do NOT have to pay for this test. Students will be allowed to go home after the test finishes if they turn in a permission note signed by a parent or guardian.
- Rogersville Church of Christ offers a free tutoring service for students. Students in 1st - 4th grades can receive tutoring in reading and math. Students in 7th and 8th grades can receive tutoring in math. Tutoring sessions are on Wednesdays from 3 - 5 pm.
- Huntingdon Leadership Academy is a youth camp for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who are discerning their vocational callings. The camp will be hosted at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, June 23-28, 2019. HLA is a week-long retreat in the summer filled with worship, guest speakers, breakout sessions, small groups, community engagement, and a lot of fun! If you are interested go to www.huntington.edu/HLA.
- Alabama Governor’s School applications are now available. This is for current juniors with a minimum 25 composite ACT. Program takes place June 16-28 at Samford University. If interested, come to guidance department to get an application. Deadline is March 15.
- The Alabama STEM Education Program will be hosting the first STEM Expose on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Please visit the website at www.alabamastemeducation.org for additional information. All middle and high schools in the state are encouraged to participate in the STEM Expose. Should you need additional information, you may contact Mrs. Juanita Graham (Executive Director) Alabama STEM Education at alabamastemeducation@gmail.com.
- If you are looking for a life changing STEM experience, the US Army might have a program for you. The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) has summer and year-long apprenticeship opportunities for you in universities and Army labs across the country. The following are some of the programs that are available for high school students: Research & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) - This is a summer STEM program that places talented high school students, from groups historically underserved in STEM, in research apprenticeships at our universities. For more information email reap@aas-world.org or call 919-228-4530; High School Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) - This is a summer STEM program, which places curent, rising high school Juniors and seniors in University research laboratories alongside world-class Army funded researchers. For more information email jennifer.r.ardouin.civ@mail.mil or call 919-549-4209; Science & Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) - This is a STEM program that matches practicing DoD scientists with talented high school students creating a direct mentor-student relationship. Summer term or year-round opportunities are available. For more information email seap@aas-world.org or call 603-228-4530. Visit www.usaeop.com to find out more specific requirements for each program.
- Teen Volunteer Program at Helen Keller Hospital is now accepting applications. Deadline to apply is April 25. You must be at least 15 years old to participate. See Mrs. Newton for an application.
- Any student in grades 10 or 11 that are interested in touring the Polaris Facility should send Mrs. Newton an email. The trip will be on March 12 and only 50 students countywide will be allowed to attend.
- North America Lighting now has a five-year apprenticeship program that helps students kickstart their career without college debt. Apprentices will earn a salary and work towards industry specific certifications while completing an associates degree at Northwest Shoals Community College. Interested high school seniors should submit their resume to Robert_Woolum@nal.com. Applications are due Friday, April 12. If you have any questions, contact Robert_Woolum@nal.com.
Announcements Related to College Admissions and Information Sessions
- University of West Alabama Spring Preview Days are March 16 and April 6. Reserve your spot by going to uwa.edu/previewday.
- Preview Day for Jacksonville State University is March 9. Register at jsu.edu/previewday.
- Mississippi State University will be hosting Spring Preview Day on March 25. Register at PreviewDay.msstate.edu. Cost is $10 per person attending.
- Troy Tours available March 23. To register to attend, go to troy.edu/tours. Troy Trojan Day is April 13.
- University of West Alabama will be hosting spring preview days on March 9 and April 6. To reserve your spot visit www.uwa.edu/previewday
Announcements Related to Scholarships, Awards, and Financial Aid
- The Tommy Smith Scholarship is accepting scholarship applications until May 31, 2019. 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, 2019. 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/
- Rural Health Scholars program is now accepting applications. This is for current juniors interested in a career in medicine or other health care. You will spend 5 weeks at The University of Alabama. Must have 3.0 GPA; 21 composite on ACT; and resident of Alabama for 5 years. Go to cchs.ua.edu/rhs to apply. (Note correction to this URL.) Deadline to apply is March 15.
- The Lauderdale County Soil & Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for a $500.00 scholarship sponsored by the Alabama Conservation District Employees Association. Applicant must be a U. S. citizen, high school senior, and living in the State of Alabama. Applications may be picked up at the USDA Service Center, Lauderdale County Soil & Water Conservation District, 2431 Darby Dr., Suite B, Florence AL 35630. Deadline to receive completed applications in the District office is March 5, 2018. For more information, please contact: See Mrs. Morgan or Mrs. Newton for an application. Donna Garretson @ 256-764-5833 Ext. 3.
- Helen Keller Hospital is offering a scholarship worth $1000 to a student that will major in a healthcare field. Deadline to apply is March 22. See Mrs. Newton for an application.
- All local scholarships offered in our community are now accepting applications. See the guidance office if you want to apply.
- The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Annual Scholarship is now available. The deadline for applications is Friday, March 15, 2019. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship come by the guidance department for an application.