September 20, 2016 Collaborative Planning Day Dismissal 12:40 p.m. HOMEROOM – THURSDAY Vote for HOMECOMING QUEEN Homecoming News Wednesday, September 21: Wilderness Wednesday – Wear an animal print shirt or any kind of outfit that would help you survive in the wilderness (think hunting or safari wear). Thursday, September 22: Classy vs. Tacky – Decide whether you want to dress your best or your worst. Friday, September 23: S i i D y – Wear blue and gold to show off your school spirit. Get creative! ***Remember to follow all dress code rules when planning/wearing your outfits.*** The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 24 from 8-10 p.m. in the Old Gym. Senior tickets cost $2 and everyone else is $5. Bring your school ID and ticket to get in. Tickets will be sold in the Main Office during Homecoming Week. You can bring someone from another school, but they must show ID and they will sign in alongside your name. We will have a DJ and the dress is semi-formal.
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September 20, 2016
Collaborative Planning Day
Dismissal 12:40 p.m. HOMEROOM – THURSDAY
Vote for HOMECOMING QUEEN
Homecoming News
Wednesday, September 21: Wilderness Wednesday – Wear an animal print shirt or any kind of outfit that would help you survive in the wilderness (think hunting or safari wear). Thursday, September 22: Classy vs. Tacky – Decide whether you want to dress your best or your worst.
Friday, September 23: S i i D y – Wear blue and gold to show off your school spirit. Get creative!
***Remember to follow all dress code rules when planning/wearing your outfits.***
The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, September 24 from 8-10 p.m. in the Old Gym. Senior tickets cost $2 and everyone else is $5. Bring your school ID and ticket to get in. Tickets will be sold in the Main Office during Homecoming Week. You can bring someone from another school, but they must show ID and they will sign in alongside your name. We will have a DJ and the dress is semi-formal.
The Pep Rally will be Friday, September 23 during 4th block. We will introduce all fall athletes, have some fun, sing our alma mater and get into the spirit of the game. Remember, if there is any booing of other classes, there will be no more pep rallies in the future. There will be no student sign-outs after 1:50 p.m. on Friday, September 23. Please be sure to plan your appointments and dismissals accordingly. We will vote for Homecoming Queen on Thursday, September 22 during a homeroom. You will see a picture slideshow of the candidates and vote. The winner will be revealed at the football game.
Pre-ACT Testing Information All 2nd year students will be participating in Pre-ACT testing on Wednesday, September 21. Please report directly to your assigned testing location. Do NOT report to first block. Room assignments are as follows:
Testing Room Number Student Last Names
D101 Whetsell - Zuba
D102 Abdalla - Baxley
D103 Caughman - Couture
D104 Craigmyle - Dowling
D105 Dunbar - Funkhouser
D106 Gantt - Haefuer
D107 Harte – Howell
D108 LaBree - Madeline
D109 Jordan - Kurtz
D110 Palada – Quetglas
D111 Salley – Springs
D112 Beckum – Breazeale
D113 Stabler – Turner
D114 Rabon – Rudnicki
E106 Moore – Pace
E107 Brogden – Cassidy
E109 Mahoney – Monroe
E110 Upham – West
E111 Hughes - Jones
Sonic Night – Wednesday, September 21
6 – 9 p.m. at Sonic of Lexington Stop in and grab a burger!
Tell the cashier/carhop you are here to support Lexington Athletics! LHS is competing with IRMO to have the most sales Wednesday night.
We gotta beat those Yellow Jackets!
LTC National Technical Honor Society
If you are interested in joining LTC National Technical Honor Society, please see your LTC
instructor or Ms. Overcash in LTC’s Counseling and Advisement Department (Room 401) by
Monday, September 26. If you will not attend classes at LTC until second semester, please
stop by the LTC’s Counseling and Advisement Department before or after school for
Junior Classical League Are you interested in Roman culture, history, sports, and language? If so, the Junior Classical League (JCL) is perfect for you. JCL explores everything about Roman art, history, language, influence, and more, and in the spring members compete in a statewide competition. JCL also looks great on college applications. The first meeting will be Thursday, September 22 at 7:45 a.m. in Mr. Blackburn's room, F113. There will be donuts, so we hope to see you there!
KEY CLUB!!
Thursday, September 22 after school in Little Theater. Dues $20 includes T-shirt.
Not too late to join and be a part of a club that serves to make a difference! Travel Club Meeting
Attention all Spanish speakers and adventurers!
Our first parent meeting and sign-ups for the June 2018 trip to Peru will be held Thursday,
September 22 at 6:30 p.m. in room E209. Seniors you can still sign-up to go as you are an LHS
student. All are welcome to come and hear all of the details of our next Travel Club
adventure.
Car Wash – Saturday AFJROTC will be having a car wash on Saturday, September 24 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Front Parking Lot of the School. Prices are $8 for regular car wash and $15 for wash and vacuum interior. Come out and support the Falcons!
Lexington Wildcat Athletic Booster Club presents
2017 Miss Wildcat Pageant
February 4, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Lexington One Performing Arts Center (LOPAC)
Sign-up is Monday, September 26 – Friday, September 30 in the Main Office.
To participate, contestants must be a full-time student (cannot graduate December 2016) and have no out-of-school suspensions during the current school year. Plan to attend the mandatory
parent/contestant meeting on Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Little Theater. College Visits
ECPI – Thursday, September 22 – Cafeteria Visit Charleston Southern – Friday, September 23 – Conference Room Visit Duke University – Wednesday, September 28 – Conference Room Visit
Regency Beauty Institute – Thursday, September 29 – Cafeteria Visit New York University – Wednesday, October 5 – Conference Room Visit
A representative from the above mentioned colleges will be visiting with LHS to answer any questions about their college. If you would like to visit with the representative come by the counseling office to receive a pass. The times that the representative will be here are on the
pass you pick up in the Counseling office. Hello Parents, The Workkeys Pretest is a State requirement for all 3rd year high school students to take. The pretest will be done on their iPads. The login information has already been sent to your students but if they do not complete the test by Monday, September 19 they will have to finish it during their ILT everyday until they finish. We will let them leave ILT with about 30 minutes left in the block to go eat lunch. Please contact Mr. Verburg with any questions at 821-3406. Thank you!
LHS is on Twitter – follow us!
@LHSWildcatsLex1 After School Math Tutoring every Monday – Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
in the Counseling Office. There will be a meeting after school for girls trying out for basketball
this season on Monday, September 26 in the new gym. BASS / Fishing Club
The LHS BASS FISHING CLUB will hold our first meeting on Thursday, September 22 at 6 p.m. in the Little Theater to go over the club requirements and an overview of the league rules. It is important that parents attend as well especially if your parent is allowing you to use their boat or will be the “captain/supervisor" of your two person fishing team. This meeting is still open to anyone interested in joining the team/club.
Do you have something on your mind that you’d like to share? Wish there was somewhere you could go? There is!
Teen Talk Beginning Thursday, September 22 in Room B210 there will be a representative from Teen Talk to set up your weekly meetings.
Times for the meetings are Session 1 - 10:30 – 11:06 Session 2 – 11:12 – 12:32 Session 3 – 12:38 – 1:58
You can register on-line at PalmettoHealth.org/TeenTalk or come by the Counseling and Advisement office to pick up a brochure.
YOUTH JOB FAIR at Midlands Tech Airport Campus. Make connections for internships, seasonal work, volunteer opps, and career opportunities! See Mrs. Augsburger E203 if you need tips for getting ready. October 13 from 2-5 p.m.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Membership
$20 (cash or check payable to LTC HOSA) • HOSA is a student-led organization of future health care professionals providing opportunities for
health career students to develop, practice and refine their leadership and teamwork skills. • HOSA chapters promote career opportunities in the health and medical professions • HOSA promotes community involvement • HOSA students from LTC earn scholarships every year • HOSA is for all students (not just Health Science students) who want to make a difference in their
communities and in the lives of others • HOSA students travel in SC, the USA, and internationally • HOSA students have fun!
LOCC CLUB LOCC is a part of the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC) District Task Force. Our club will talk, learn, and support the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse in the school and community. We will meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7:45 AM in A111. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21 in A111. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or stop by the Health Room.
Mock Trial Team Mock Trial is sponsored by the S.C. Bar Law Related Education Division and is open to any student interested in learning about the American Judicial System and the fundamentals of litigation. The Mock Trial Team participates in a regional competition in February, with the possibility of advancing to the state competition in March. The team meets every Thursday in September to prepare for competition. The team receives a fictitious case and is assisted by a local attorney, Patrick Frawley, in preparing to argue the case. Club dues are $25 and meetings are held on Thursdays after school from 4 – 5 p.m. in Room B-210. Club Sponsor is Julie Hill ([email protected])
Debate Team
The Debate Team is a group of individuals that meet for the purpose of practicing and
competing in meaningful and competitive debate. The team will participate in a variety of
formats and will compete in several tournaments each year in and around the state of South
Carolina. Formal debate is a great skill for those that are serious minded about going into
law, politics, and business. It teaches you skills of logic and speech that will enhance your
presence in many fields. Members will research, study, and discuss many topics of interest
and that are points of contention in local, state, national, and world communities. Make
friends, have fun, and learn to win an argument! There is a $25 membership fee and club
meetings are Fridays from 3:45 – 4:30 p.m. in Room B-210. Club Sponsor is Julie Hill
Panera Bread, Lexington – Hiring part-time, no experience needed. $7.75/hour. Need punctual and hardworking students.
Marco's Pizza in Red Bank is hiring. May apply on-line if 16 or older; 15 year-olds may get paper application from Career
Specialist, Room E203.
English IV students, see Mrs. Augsburger E203 to get job shadowing ideas and forms. Deadline is Monday, OCTOBER 10.
Michelin Scholars Test Dates Michelin Aptitude Test: Wednesday, October 19 @ LTC Junior & Seniors only. Sign up
with Mrs. Augsburger Room E203. Next Test: November 30
ASVAB Test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)
Scheduled on Collaborative Planning Day on October 26 at 1 pm, ROTC Room C109. Bring your own lunch. You will receive a test score interpretation by December which is valuable for military and civil career planning.
Calling all Tech-Savy girls, coders, gamers, and web divas! Apply for the Aspirations in Computing Award! Online
applications open September 1 – November 7, 2016. This award honors young women at the High School level for their
computing related achievements! https://www.aspirations.org/user/register Explore the website for further scholarship and career opportunities.
Wildcat Athletics Wednesday, September 21 Cross Country hosts the Body Shop Invitational JV Golf hosts River Bluff/Chapin, 4:30 p.m. Varsity Tennis @ Aiken, 5 p.m. Thursday, September 22 B-Team and JV Football @ Irmo, 6 and 7:30 p.m. JV Golf hosts Irmo, 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 23 Varsity Football hosts Irmo (Homecoming), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 24 Varsity Volleyball hosts the Wildcat Invitational Varsity Golf in the WSCGA Invitational @ Cat Island (through Sunday) Varsity Cheerleading in the Palmetto Classic @ Chapin High School
