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!
Think you've got game? Prove it.
Join the Springfield Capitols Esports Summer Clinic — a free one-day camp for incoming 8th & 9th graders!
Saturday, July 26
9 AM – 3 PM
Lanphier High School
Lunch provided
Hang out with the Springfield Capitols Esports team, sharpen your skills, and see what competitive gaming is all about. Whether you're a casual player or ready to level up, this is your chance to get in the game.
Register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZSrGXTuhFRsxfg0MktWKlqeFrsPkjsN9WgBHAWz59m5HbpQ/viewform
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
Live student performances
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
🎓📸 Graduation Info for Senior Families! 📸🎓
After our graduation ceremony at the BOS Center, please note that students will NOT be exiting through the front lobby. Instead, they will exit through the back of the building.
Parents and guests will exit through the front lobby and should plan to meet their graduates outside the building.
We know you want to take pictures and we encourage you do so outside of the BOS Center.
We look forward to seeing everyone today! We are so proud of the Class of 2025!
GO LIONS
Are you interested in Show Choir?
District 186's Show Choir group, Collage, is holding auditions on Friday June 6th at Southeast High School! There will be an informational meeting for parents and student workshop 5 - 7 PM on Thursday, June 5th. Questions? Please email Director Sean Robb at srobb@sps186.org.
