📢 Attention Lanphier Students!
Do you still have a Chromebook charger from last year? We need them back so everyone has what they need this school year! 🔌💻
👉 Sophomores & Juniors: Bring your chargers to English class on Tuesday, 8/19.
👉 Freshmen & Seniors: Drop off old chargers at the student entrance collection boxes on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Thanks for helping us get ready for a great school year, Lions! 🦁
Do you still have a Chromebook charger from last year? We need them back so everyone has what they need this school year! 🔌💻
👉 Sophomores & Juniors: Bring your chargers to English class on Tuesday, 8/19.
👉 Freshmen & Seniors: Drop off old chargers at the student entrance collection boxes on Tuesday & Wednesday.
Thanks for helping us get ready for a great school year, Lions! 🦁
Congratulations to the LHS POMS who showed their Lion spirit today as they competed and took home 1st place at the Illinois State Fair in the First Annual Showcase!
We are so proud! Way to show the entire state what the NORTHSIDE is all about! 🖤🧡🦁
Welcome Back to School!
We are so excited to kick off the new school year on Monday, August 18th!
Morning Arrival
Please enter the building through the new student entrance at the corner of 11th and North Grand.
Student entrance doors open: 7:50 AM
Class begins: 8:24 AM
Security Procedures
All students must take part in security searches.
Please have Chromebooks, binders, and other technology removed from bags before going through metal detectors.
Students should carry backpacks and Chromebook bags through the detectors.
Parent Entrance
Parents are not allowed to use the student entrance, and will enter through the main entrance. Due to security searches and helping students in the building, parent appointments will begin at 9:00 AM.
Student Schedules
Schedules are available now on the Intranet System.
On the first day, students can also pick up a paper copy of their schedule and locker information in the atrium.
CACC Students
AM CACC Students: You must ride the bus to and from CACC
1st AM bus: 8:04 AM
On Monday, August 18th only, the last AM bus will leave at 8:24 AM.
PM CACC Students: You must ride the bus to and from CACC
You will be released from your 4th hour class at 11:50AM, the PM CACC bus leaves at 12:04PM
We are looking forward to an outstanding school year filled with learning, growth, and success for every student! We are so excited for a GREAT 2025-2026 school year! LET'S GO LIONS!
We are so excited to kick off the new school year on Monday, August 18th!
Morning Arrival
Please enter the building through the new student entrance at the corner of 11th and North Grand.
Student entrance doors open: 7:50 AM
Class begins: 8:24 AM
Security Procedures
All students must take part in security searches.
Please have Chromebooks, binders, and other technology removed from bags before going through metal detectors.
Students should carry backpacks and Chromebook bags through the detectors.
Parent Entrance
Parents are not allowed to use the student entrance, and will enter through the main entrance. Due to security searches and helping students in the building, parent appointments will begin at 9:00 AM.
Student Schedules
Schedules are available now on the Intranet System.
On the first day, students can also pick up a paper copy of their schedule and locker information in the atrium.
CACC Students
AM CACC Students: You must ride the bus to and from CACC
1st AM bus: 8:04 AM
On Monday, August 18th only, the last AM bus will leave at 8:24 AM.
PM CACC Students: You must ride the bus to and from CACC
You will be released from your 4th hour class at 11:50AM, the PM CACC bus leaves at 12:04PM
We are looking forward to an outstanding school year filled with learning, growth, and success for every student! We are so excited for a GREAT 2025-2026 school year! LET'S GO LIONS!
The Student Government will be selling parking permits for Juniors and Seniors on August 13, August 14, and August 15 from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. in the main lobby. Student parking permits will be for the MEMORIAL STADIUM Parking Lot. Students will need: $40 cash Proof of Insurance License Plate Number Spaces are numbered/assigned. It is first come first served and where students are comfortable parking. The parking lot will have signage showing restricted areas. The traditional Converse Student Parking Lot is off limits to park in due to the High Speed Railroad being constructed. Vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense. If you have any questions please email Mr. Metzke at smetz@sps186.org
We are so excited to meet our incoming 9th graders at Freshman Forward tomorrow! We will see you from 8:30-11:30 am.
Missed Senior Portrait Day? Need to retake your portrait?
LHS Senior Portrait retake day will be on September 17th during the school day. A sign up sheet will be made available to Seniors closer to that date. Your Senior Portrait session consists of two pictures: one must be in more formal dress (think “job interview” or “going to church”) and the second can be an outfit of your choice (show your personality!). Both pictures are taken from approximately your thighs up. A few weeks after the session, you will receive proofs (sample pictures) that you can use to order your portrait package if you wish.
These portraits are also used for your student ID, your cumulative folder picture, and the yearbook. Yearbook will not accept independently submitted Senior Pictures for publication.
Join us today to help the Class of 2026! Who doesn't enjoy Cane's chicken and fries?!? Grab yourself a lemonade or a tea and know you're supporting our students!
The Student Government will be selling parking permits for Juniors and Seniors on August 13, August 14, and August 15 from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m. in the main lobby.
Student parking permits will be for the MEMORIAL STADIUM Parking Lot.
Students will need:
$40 cash
Proof of Insurance
License Plate Number
Spaces are not numbered/assigned. It is first come first served and where students are comfortable parking.
The parking lot will have signage showing restricted areas.
The traditional Converse Student Parking Lot is off limits to park in due to the High Speed Speed Railroad being constructed.
Vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense.
If you have any questions please email Mr. Metzke at smetz@sps186.org
🎓 Class of 2026 – Senior Portraits! 📸
It’s time to sign up for your free Senior Portrait session with Lifetouch!
🗓 When: Monday, August 4th
📍 Where: Ms. Rockwell’s room (enter through her exterior door). Park in the teacher lot on Converse Street.
✅ Important:
You must sign up for a session – we can’t accept submitted photos for the yearbook.
Picture packages are optional to purchase.
👉 Schedule your appointment here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA62CAAFEC16-57386838-class
✨ Dress nicely for at least one photo (this goes in the yearbook) and bring a second outfit if you’d like. Private changing rooms available.
It’s time to sign up for your free Senior Portrait session with Lifetouch!
🗓 When: Monday, August 4th
📍 Where: Ms. Rockwell’s room (enter through her exterior door). Park in the teacher lot on Converse Street.
✅ Important:
You must sign up for a session – we can’t accept submitted photos for the yearbook.
Picture packages are optional to purchase.
👉 Schedule your appointment here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA62CAAFEC16-57386838-class
✨ Dress nicely for at least one photo (this goes in the yearbook) and bring a second outfit if you’d like. Private changing rooms available.
Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
Are you hungry yet? Have dinner plans? From 5-9 p.m. tonight get Chipotle and support the LHS Class of 2026! Dine in or order online. Help our students and fill your bellies at the same time!
Help support the Class of 2026 by having a meal at Chipotle! See the flyer below for all the details!
🎓 Class of 2026 – Senior Portraits! 📸
It’s time to sign up for your free Senior Portrait session with Lifetouch!
🗓 When: Monday, August 4th
📍 Where: Ms. Rockwell’s room (enter through her exterior door). Park in the teacher lot on Converse Street.
✅ Important:
You must sign up for a session – we can’t accept submitted photos for the yearbook.
Picture packages are optional to purchase.
👉 Schedule your appointment here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA62CAAFEC16-57386838-class
✨ Dress nicely for at least one photo (this goes in the yearbook) and bring a second outfit if you’d like. Private changing rooms available.
It’s time to sign up for your free Senior Portrait session with Lifetouch!
🗓 When: Monday, August 4th
📍 Where: Ms. Rockwell’s room (enter through her exterior door). Park in the teacher lot on Converse Street.
✅ Important:
You must sign up for a session – we can’t accept submitted photos for the yearbook.
Picture packages are optional to purchase.
👉 Schedule your appointment here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA62CAAFEC16-57386838-class
✨ Dress nicely for at least one photo (this goes in the yearbook) and bring a second outfit if you’d like. Private changing rooms available.
Start your weekend meal plans! Dine in or carry out... Just support the LHS Class of 2026 by eating at Chipotle! This Saturday from 5-9 p.m. Dine in or order online! We can earn 20% of profits from the orders! Students appreciate any and all support.
🎤 Calling all high school performers!
Auditions for the Collage Show Choir are happening Thursday, July 10 at Southeast High School!
⏰ Vocal Auditions: 5–6 PM
💃 Dance Auditions (mandatory): 6–6:30 PM
Open to all current & incoming students from Southeast High School, Springfield High School , and Lanphier High School.
Bring a 2-minute vocal track
Dress for movement
It’s your time to shine—don’t miss it!
Auditions for the Collage Show Choir are happening Thursday, July 10 at Southeast High School!
⏰ Vocal Auditions: 5–6 PM
💃 Dance Auditions (mandatory): 6–6:30 PM
Open to all current & incoming students from Southeast High School, Springfield High School , and Lanphier High School.
Bring a 2-minute vocal track
Dress for movement
It’s your time to shine—don’t miss it!
Our students in France will be home tomorrow, so they had a busy day today! They had a good time visiting the catacombs and finished the trip with a night on Mon Martre! We are happy they had a great time. We hope they have a safe flight back!
Our Lions visiting abroad traveled across France to see castles yesterday!
While we are celebrating Juneteenth here in America, a few Lanphier students are experiencing France!🇫🇷 Students had a busy day running around Paris. They visited the Fragonard perfume museum to buy perfume, shoppe at Galleries Lafayette, looked at art at the Louvre and went on a boat cruise on the Seine.
While we have had rain and storms here in Springfield, the LHS French students in France spent the day in the shadow of royalty!
Mrs. Grendze and a few Lanphier Lions have made it to France! Right now they are in Paris. She will be updating us on their journey as they travel the country!
