Lanphier High School

Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24 - The Lanphier High School Junior/ Senior Prom tickets will be sold during both lunch shifts.
Tickets are $25 a person in the building. ($30 at the door).

Student & Family Opportunities
Illinois 250 Essay Contest
The Office of Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is excited to announce the launch of the “Illinois to America: The Stories That Shape Us” student essay contest for America’s 250th Anniversary. This contest is open to students in Grades 6-12.
Winners will have their essays displayed in the Lt. Governor’s Chicago and Springfield offices and highlighted at the Lt. Governor’s tent at the state fair. In addition, they will receive a letter, certificate, and Challenge Coin. There may also be some special surprises!

Submissions are due by May 31 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced on July 4. Details and submission information are available on Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton’s Illinois 250 Essay Contest webpage: https://ltgov.illinois.gov/il250?_cldee=F3paxKWUF7rtRB3oCV74Vr6iSmdDv9mbcwwRdcxZ3kQjdcXZhz52BDLhuh4UD1Ja&recipientid=contact-73adf30aab9eee11be37000d3a314d17-82ad303aa94c46f591917cb71fdc0931&utm_source=ClickDimensions&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly%20Message%20Email&esid=e5626f88-1a38-f111-88b4-00224805c082 and the Illinois 250 Essay Contest flyer. Email Mahi.Patel@illinois.gov or LtGov.Policy@illinois.gov with questions.

Cast Your Vote to Choose the Illinois State Colors
The State Designations Act lays out Illinois state symbols, ranging from the state bird to the state flower. However, Illinois does not have an official state color(s). Students from Pekin Community High School and East Aurora High School are working to change that. They researched colors representative of our state’s rich agricultural, architectural, and musical history — soybean green and Maxwell Street blue — and are seeking input from students around the state. All K-12 students in Illinois are encouraged to cast their vote for Illinois' official colors by the end of class on April 23. GO HERE TO VOTE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoeGmSnyVeWpgAaTydoIi5og5E3Fy4LMClBizoOiNusVGO3Q/viewform?pli=1&_cldee=F3paxKWUF7rtRB3oCV74Vr6iSmdDv9mbcwwRdcxZ3kQjdcXZhz52BDLhuh4UD1Ja&recipientid=contact-73adf30aab9eee11be37000d3a314d17-82ad303aa94c46f591917cb71fdc0931&esid=e5626f88-1a38-f111-88b4-00224805c082

Today the Lanphier Boys Track Team participated in the Capitol City Classic. Seventeen teams from all over the state came to run, jump, and vault at Memorial Stadium. The team faired pretty well today! We are always proud of our Lions!🦁

🦁🖤🧡Lanphier Athletics – This Week 🦁🖤🧡

It’s a big week for our Lions—come out and show your support!

▪ Wednesday, 4/15 | 4:30 PM
Boys Track & Field competes in the Lion/Solon Meet

▪ Friday, 4/17 | 4:30 PM
Baseball travels to Riverton to take on the Hawks at R.A.C. Field

▪ Saturday, 4/18 | 11:00 AM
Boys Track & Field competes in the Capital City Classic- This will be a B-I-G meet! Come out and watch all the teams compete.

Both Track & Field meets will take place at Ray Ramsey Track at Memorial Stadium

Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy all week long.
What side? NORTHSIDE!

Superintendent Gill stopped by today. She is retiring at the end of the school year and we honored her with some parting gifts. We are thankful for her leadership and all that she has given to Lanphier!

The Voluntary Open Mat sessions hosted by Lanphier Wrestling will be POSTPONED until further notice. We hope to resume later this Spring.

We would like to encourage our students to sign up for this free leadership conference for youth in our schools and community. This conference is open to middle school, high school, and college students who are interested in developing leadership skills.

It should be a great day for learning and having fun!

Students in our foreign language classes had the opportunity to visit St. Louis today! They explored the Soulard Market and learned about bartering. They visited a French patisserie and enjoyed some delicious treats. The trip was topped off by a visit to the City Museum, where students explored tunnels and caves. They definitely had a great day!

Way to go ladies! We are so proud of you!

-Attention LHS Seniors-
Make sure you are aware of this scholarship!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15TFCQ6iD9-m_sX9Qgs8WJvyvtC6ug3og/view?usp=sharing

Best of luck to all students who are testing today!

Bring it charged and ready to go! You've got this! GO LIONS!

LHS proudly celebrates three outstanding students for their participation in the 2026 AKA NOQ Fashionetta Cotillion: Reclaiming Elegance! ✨ Ms. A’Tyla Jones-Shephard (Senior) was crowned Ms. Fashionetta ✨ Ms. Brooklyn Joiner (Senior) earned the title of 1st Runner-Up ✨ Joseph Commer (Junior) proudly served as an escort They represented LHS and the Springfield community with excellence, grace, and pride. We are also grateful for the staff members who showed their support and encouragement along the way. The AKA Fashionetta® Cotillion is a signature program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® designed to empower and celebrate high school students through scholarship, service, and personal development. Participants engage in enriching workshops focused on leadership, etiquette, career exploration, and community service, all while building confidence and character. More than a formal presentation, Fashionetta® is a transformative experience that prepares students to walk boldly in purpose, represent their communities with excellence, and carry forward a legacy of service and achievement. 💗💚 Congratulations to each of these incredible student’s for this amazing accomplishment! 💗💚

The Girls Softball Team game for today, April 1, 2026, has been cancelled.

This past weekend, our Abe-Robots, made up of Lanphier and Springfield High students, competed at the St. Louis Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. The team had their best finish ever, earning: • First Back-Up Alliance • Advanced to alliance play • 4th place in the Semi-Finals A special thank you to the Springfield Urban League and District 186 for their continued support in helping our students grow as future STEM leaders and innovators. We are proud of the Abe-Robots. Keep making LHS, SHS, and District 186 proud. #LanphierPride #District186 #WeAre186 #186Pride #STEM

Such an awesome softball game for our Lanphier players!