Monday, September 18, 2017 Collaborative Planning Day Wednesday, September 20 Students Dismiss at 12:40 p.m. The senior quote deadline has been extended until Tuesday, September 19. Junior and Seniors a Representative from Newberry College will be visiting us Tuesday, September 19 from 10:30 – 11:30 in the Counseling office. If you would like to meet with this representative come by counseling to receive a pass. The LHS Debate Team will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, in room B210. The meeting will only last about 20 minutes and we'll discuss all the events we will be competing, and winning, in this year! 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 School Counseling & Advisement Department (Room 401) by Monday, September 25. If you will not attend classes at LTC until second semester, please stop by the LTC School Counseling & Advisement Department before or after school for information or email Ms. Overcash at [email protected]. 2018 Miss Wildcat Pageant The 2018 Miss Wildcat Pageant sign-up is Monday, September 25, 2017, through Friday, September 29, 2017. The Booster Club reserves the right to limit the number of contestants to 65. Those signing-up after the first 65 will be put on a waiting list and contacted if spots become available. To participate, contestants must be a full-time student (cannot graduate December 2017) and have no out-of-school suspensions during the current school year. Plan to attend the mandatory parent/contestant meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2017,
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Monday, September 18, 2017
Collaborative Planning Day
Wednesday, September 20
Students Dismiss at 12:40 p.m. The senior quote deadline has been extended until Tuesday, September 19.
Junior and Seniors a Representative from Newberry College will be visiting us Tuesday, September 19 from 10:30 – 11:30 in the Counseling office. If you would like to meet with this representative come by counseling to receive a pass.
The LHS Debate Team will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, in
room B210. The meeting will only last about 20 minutes and we'll discuss all the
events we will be competing, and winning, in this year! 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 School Counseling & Advisement Department (Room 401) by Monday, September 25. If you will not attend classes at LTC until second semester, please stop by the LTC School Counseling & Advisement Department before or after school for information or email Ms. Overcash at [email protected].
2018 Miss Wildcat Pageant
The 2018 Miss Wildcat Pageant sign-up is Monday, September 25, 2017, through Friday,
September 29, 2017. The Booster Club reserves the right to limit the number of contestants to 65.
Those signing-up after the first 65 will be put on a waiting list and contacted if spots become
available. To participate, contestants must be a full-time student (cannot graduate December 2017)
and have no out-of-school suspensions during the current school year.
Plan to attend the mandatory parent/contestant meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2017,
The 2018 Miss Wildcat Pageant is sponsored by the Lexington Wildcat Athletic Booster Club.
Through many programs and events such as the Miss Wildcat Pageant, the booster club is able to
support the dedicated athletes, coaches and staff at Lexington High School. Would you like to gain work experience AND class credit?
CONSIDER AN INTERNSHIP! Here are some examples: Lexington Clerk of Court Internship
Horticulture Internship with local nursery
Lexington Library Internship (1 year, paid) Health Care at Lexington Medical Center
Marketing with the Blowfish Baseball team
Walgreens Pharmacy Internship
See your counselor to check your schedule and then see your Career Specialists to create an
internship just for you! Odyssey of the Mind
Odyssey of the Mind is the largest creative problem-solving competition in the world. We will
have the first meeting for the Lexington High School group on Thursday, September 28 after
school in F205.
If you like engineering, art, or performing—this is the club for you. Odyssey has challenged
students to design mechanical dinosaurs, invent machinery, build cars, write a new chapter
to Moby Dick, put a twist on classic artworks, and much more. IB students, this may be your
chance to show your creativity!
After School MATH Tutoring
After school MATH tutoring in the Counseling Office will begin on Monday, September 18 and will be
held Monday through Thursday every week going forward. Art Club is holding their first meeting on Tuesday, September 19. This club is for any student interested in the visual arts. Participants do not have to be enrolled or have previously taken art classes. Group meets the 1st
and 3rd Tuesday in C102. Please see Mr. Vasinko for more information. Updated information regarding Lunch Detention
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – Lunch Detention 10:00 – 10:35 (2nd Block) Meet Coach Williams at 9:55 a.m. in cafeteria
11:10 – 11:46 (Embedded ILT) Meet Coach Williams at 11:05 a.m. in cafeteria 11:55 – 12:32 (Middle Block) Meet Coach Williams at 11:50 a.m. in cafeteria
1:20 – 1:58 (3rd Block) Meet Coach Williams at 1:15 p.m. in cafeteria **The only students allowed to complete lunch detention are those students leaving the cafeteria with Coach Williams.
**Student assigned to mandatory ILT/Lab must complete ILT/Lab requirements before completing ILT/Lunch detention.
Students can buy their yearbook at https://tinyurl.com/ydgd5o26 The price is $84.
The September newsletter for the LHS Spanish Immersion program is now published.
Please click here or visit the LHS website view it. The OCP and LOYAL classes will be selling popcorn Wednesday during all lunches.
A bag is $1. Please help support our programs.
Wednesday, September 20
Open to Close
Zaxby’s at Hendrix Crossing
Mention Cat Band and 10% of your order will be given to the LHS Cat Band.
The award winning LHS Mock Trial Team will be meeting at 4 p.m. on
Thursday, September 21 in room B210. Expect this first meeting to last about
Tumbleston Photography will be back on campus for the final makeup picture day on Monday, September 25 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. This is for any underclassmen or Seniors who have not yet had their picture taken. Please listen to the "call home" message for additional information regarding picture times and order information.
Join LTC DECA!! Any student wanting to join the LTC chapter of DECA should see Mrs. Dunovant
(LTC room 317) to get information. Form and money ($35) – due by Friday, September 22!
Wildcat Temporary Tattoos will be sold during all lunches on
Friday, September 29 in advance of the
Lexington vs. River Bluff football game.
$1 for the large or $0.50 for a small
Sales will benefit the special education programs of OCP/LOYAL.
Bookmark this site to browse current job openings! https://tinyurl.com/y7tz7pg9
2) You must see the career specialist to arrange it
3) Freshman can shadow on LHS campus only 4) Career specialists can excuse your absence (you must visit them; see #2!) 5) You provide your own transport; Virtual options available for students who don't have transport 6) It can help you decide on a career or confirm a choice you have already made!
7) Lexington Medical Center and Palmetto Health have specific dates you must sign up for NOW! Limited availability
The ASVAB test (also known as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test) will be administered on Wednesday, September 27 at 9 a.m. at LHS. This test is available to students in grades 10-12.
ASVAB scores are used to determine if you are qualified to enlist in the military and to assign you to an appropriate job in the military. To use the test for military entrance, you have to be 16. If you are 15 AND a sophomore, it can be used as a practice test.
Taking the test does not obligate you or register you for military service.
Students can sign up for the ASVAB in counseling or they can email Mr. Magyar (Career Specialist) at [email protected]
Teen Talk
If you would like an opportunity to talk over a problem with friends and share what is on your mind then Teen Talk is for you. It is a weekly group discussion held during your lunchtime in a safe and confidential setting. Some of the topics covered are self-esteem,
decision making, relationships and future career goals. Students can enroll online at www.palmettohealth.org/teentalk or in person using the Teen Talk enrollment forms. Students must have a signed consent form to participate in the program. You can enroll at any time throughout the school year. The Counseling office also has copies of the enrollment form. Parents new to Lexington 1: To view your student's grades and attendance, you will need a code to POWERSCHOOL. This information can be distributed to you in person inside the main office 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. You will need to show a PHOTO ID. To view your student's assignments, notes, etc., you will need a code to Schoology. Click on the link for the code to be sent to your email. https://goo.gl/forms/bvjyJUZAlbdlaACG3
CLUB APPLICATIONS DUE
Club Applications are now available in the Main Office. You must have a sponsor in place and provide the day of the week, location and time meetings will take place filled out on the form before turning it in. Applications are due back to Mrs. Standridge in the Main Office no later than September 29.
Exploring College Options: Georgetown, Harvard, Duke, Stanford, and University of Pennsylvania Monday, October 2 at The Marriott, Columbia, SC – 7 p.m. Register HERE to attend this event.
Lexington Athletics Date Team Time September 18 Varsity Girls Tennis @ Aiken (Odell Weeks Tennis Center) 5:00 p.m. September 19 JV & Varsity Volleyball @ White Knoll 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. September 19 Swimming – Spring Valley – Senior Recognition 6:00 p.m. September 19 Varsity Girls Tennis – Blythewood 5:00 p.m. September 20 Cross Country – Body Shop Invitational 6:00 p.m. September 20 Girls Varsity Golf – ACP Invite @ Country Club of Lexington TBD September 21 B Team & JV Football – Irmo 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. September 21 JV & Varsity Volleyball @ Spring Valley 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. September 22 Varsity Football @ Irmo 7:30 p.m. September 23 Girls Varsity Golf – WSCGA Invitational @ The Sanctuary GC 12:30 p.m. September 23 JV Volleyball – Wildcat Invitational TBD
Lexington County School District One’s Nondiscrimination Statement Revised 07-29-2017
Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.
The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. Chief Human Resources Officer Michael L. Stacey handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX, inquiries/complaints regarding Title II with respect to employees and/or public access to buildings and grounds, and inquiries/complaints involving the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Inquiries/complaints regarding IDEA for students K–12 go to Director of Special Services Wendy Balough, Ed.D. Inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504 for students K–12 go to Director of School Counseling and Advisement Zan Tracy Pender. Inquiries/complaints regarding Title II implementation go to Coordinator of Title II Part A Dianne Steelman.
Contact these people if you have questions regarding these issues at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 and telephone number 803-821-1000.
