-It’s that time of year! We will be holding our United Way campaign from October 23 to November 3rd.
The United Way is a local initiative that raises funds and distributes them to organizations and charities in the community that improve everyone's quality of life.
We will be selling "Boo Bags," goodie bags filled with treats or chips, that may come with notes, during both lunch shifts and we will pass them out on Halloween during 6th and 7th Hour.
Additionally, there will be donation jars in the main lobby where students can contribute spare change to tape one of our administrators to the wall as part of our United Way campaign. The chosen administrator will be announced at our United Way celebration assembly on November 3rd.
All the change collected during the United Way campaign will be donated to the United Way. Historically, LHS has raised more money than both Southeast High School and Springfield High School. Last year, we raised $4,572.09, and it is our goal to raise even more this year.
Also, in celebration of our United Way campaign and the kick-off to Winter Sports Season, we will be having a spirit week next week featuring the themes that students voted for! There will be a flyer shared with you via your Global Canvas announcements also. Here are the themes:
Monday - Pajama Day (Make sure all pajamas are school appropriate!)
Tuesday - Dress Like Your Type Day! (Athletes, scholars, celebritys, musicians, whatever is your “Type!”)
Wednesday - Bikers vs. Surfers Day
Thursday - Teachers Dress Like Students/Students Dress Like Teachers
Friday- Decades Class Day (9th Grade - 60’s, 10th Grade - 70’s, 11th Grade - 80’s, 12th Grade - 90’s, Staff - Pick Your Favorite Decade!)
-Lanphier’s Orange and Black Alumni game is Saturday, November 11th. Doors open at 12:30pm. Get a sneak peek at the LHS girl’s and boys’ basketball teams and enjoy the cheerleaders and pom pon squads. Admission cost is $8 for adults and $5 for students.
-Seniors, if you missed the class meeting, please stop by the Academic Center to pick up a permission slip for the November 9th senior activity day. All permission slips are due to the Senior Box in the Academic Center by 3:30pm on November 3rd.
-The library is hosting a two-sentence horror story competition. Stop by the library to see examples and pick up a template copy. Two-sentence horror stories are due to Mrs. Corcoran by Halloween -- Tuesday, October 31st for competition consideration. The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card.
-Wrestling will have open gym Wednesday and Friday directly after school in the North Gym until 5PM boys and girls are welcome. Season officially will start November 6. You must wear gym attire.
-Are you passionate about film and interested in exploring the rich and diverse world of African American cinema? Well, you're in luck! Registration for the spring 2024 semester of African American Literature is still open. The class is open to 10-12 grade students only. Don't pass up this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of African American film and to have a greater understanding of the impact that narrative in movies can have. If you have any questions about the course, please reach out to Mr. Jackson or your Assistant Principal for more information.
-The Be Yourself Club invites faculty and staff to participate in our door decorating contest, celebrating Halloween, LGBTQ+ History Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month. We encourage teachers to pick one of the three themes to use when decorating your doors and collaborate with one of their classes to decorate their doors creatively. To be eligible for a chance to win a Halloween pizza party, please ensure your doors are fully decorated by October 25th. The judging criteria will consider creativity, skill, and effort put into the door decorations. Best of luck, and may the most outstanding door win!
-Lanphier varsity Girls Basketball tryouts will be held on Monday, October 30 from 3.45pm- 5.45p.m. in the main gym. Freshman & Sophomore Girls basketball Tryouts will be held on Monday, October 30 in the main gym from 5.45pm- 7.45p.m.
-Now for a moment of silence.
-Please Rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
-And now it’s time for today’s welcoming ritual. Please take a minute to discuss your response with your class: Yesterdat was National Pumpkin Day! So, here's the major debate...Are You a Fan of Pumpkin Spice? If so, what's your favorite Pumpkin Spice product?