-“If you have already taken driver’s Ed, have your permit, but still need behind the wheel, please go see Ms Kauffman in room 2-035 at some point so she can get you signed up.”

-Movie buffs, this is your last chance to register for African American Literature with an emphasis in Black American Cinema. Come engage in conversations on identity, representation, and societal issues via cinematic art, while honing your critical thinking abilities. If you are unable to secure a spot in the current semester, rest assured that you can register for the course next school year.

-Unity Day is put on by the Superintendent’s Roundtable every year during City Tournament Week. It’s a great way to get to know other students from all the Springfield area high schools! This year it will take place on Monday, January 15th from 11am to 1pm in the Southeast High School Commons. There is no school on this day due to the MLK Holiday. Visit your Global Canvas announcements to sign up or look for the table in the Small Commons during lunch! 

-CACC will have an Open House on January 25th from 5pm-7pm.  This is a great opportunity to tour the labs, meet the teachers, talk with current students, and see if CACC is where you want to be for your Junior and Senior year.

-This Friday, is the FIRST home basketball game in our BRAND NEW LANPHIER GYM. Come support our LHS Boy’s as they take on Lincoln High School. The game starts at 7pm. 

-Next Week is City Tournament Week! Here are the themes for each day! Let’s see how many students and staff we can get to participate! It will also be the first week in our BRAND NEW SCHOOL, so a PERFECT TIME TO SHOW THAT SCHOOL SPIRIT! 

-Monday- January 15th- No School in Observance of MLK Jr. Day 

-Tuesday January 16th- Construction Worker Day - (Wear neon orange, neon yellow, and neon green!)

-Wednesday January 17th- Orange and Black Day (Pep Assembly) 

-Thursday January 18th- Salad Dressing Day 

*Freshmen (Balsamic Vinaigrette): Freshmen dress in a preppy style. 

clean-cut, stylish clothing that reflects a more polished or sophisticated look.

*Sophomores (Ranch): Sophomores dress in a country theme

*Juniors (Thousand Island): Juniors dress in a Hawaiian/Tropical theme

*Seniors (Caesar): Seniors is to wear togas over regular clothes

-Friday January 19th- Rhyme without a Reason - You and a friend dress like a rhyming pair

Examples:

*Kim K. and NBA

*DJ and PJ

*Bob Ross and Girl Boss

*Wild West and Princess 

*Pajama and Alabama 

-Our very own LHS Boys’ Basketball player, Jaiquan Holman, has been nominated for the Channel 1450 Player of the Week! We want to show our LHS support and make sure we get all of our votes in for Jaiquan! Please visit your Global Canvas announcements at this time, click on the link, find Jaiquan’s name and cast your vote. You can vote every 12 hours until the voting closes! You also can vote from your phone! Thanks for supporting a fellow LHS Lion! 

-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: If you could have one song play every time you entered a room, what would it be, and why?

Have a great day lions!