Principal's Update 2/9/24
Dismissals on February 16th
February 16th is the annual Winter Carnival at LHS. If you need to dismiss your student after 12:30 we need you to send in a note in the morning. With 2000 people in the carnival it is extremely hard to find a particular student. If you send them in with a note in the morning your student will just walk out to you at the time they are dismissed.
Belle of the Ball
Leominster has the opportunity to participate in the Belle of the Ball program at the Hynes Convention Center on Saturday April 6 . Transportation will be provided from the highschool
The Belle of the Ball Program provides qualifying students with their Dream dress, shoes, jewelry, hand bag, personal shopper at a one day event at the Hynes Convention Center with a live DJ and a Red Carpet. The event takes place April 6th.
The program's mission is to ensure that local high school juniors and seniors who otherwise would be unable to afford a dress can attend their high school proms feeling beautiful and confident.
Thanks to the generous outpouring of support from the community and sponsors, the program has grown from outfitting fewer than 100 girls at the Boutique Day, to inviting nearly 1,000 students for an indulgent day of prom “shopping ”and prizes
If you have a student who would be interested please send me their name ASAP! The deadline for referrals with transportation is 2/16
Superintendent Search
On Monday February 12th, 2024, there will be a public session held for our superintendent search at the Leominster High School Media Center, 122 Granite Street, Leominster MA, 01453
Members of the community will be able to provide feedback on the Superintendent search in person or online. To join online, please save the link below:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTJhMWYwZmQtMjg4OS00NjJmLTkxNDktMWI3M2JhMWIyOTdh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22e6da6f9a-34c7-4c2a-9537-480717aeb072%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b6675408-4e95-490a-b3cd-64f7ea9147cb%22%7d
If the survey links in the PDF attachment are giving you any issues, you may also access them below:
English survey is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024LPS
Spanish survey is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPS24SP
SAT Information
Junior Parents
LHS will be hosting the March and May SATs. The cost is $60 and students can register for the exam on www.collegeboard.org
Upcoming SAT dates and registration deadlines:
SAT Test Date*
Registration Deadline*
Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation,
and Late Registration**
Mar 9, 2024
Feb 23, 2024
Register
February 27, 2024
May 4, 2024
Apr 19, 2024
Register
April 23, 2024
Graduation. Seriously, Seniors, order your cap and gown!
There are still a lot of students who have not stopped by the office to verify the spelling of their name for their diploma. It feels like it is a long way off but graduation will be here before you know it and it takes time to prepare diplomas! Check in with your senior to make sure they have verified their name with the office.
Graduation is quickly approaching! One of the first things your student must do is order their cap and gown. The link has been provided below. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED BUT OVER 100 SENIORS HAVE STILL NOT ORDERED THEIR CAP AND GOWN!
You will notice there is more than one option to choose from. For graduation you need the basic; cap, gown and tassel (essential package). Any additional items are optional.
https://jostens.my.canva.site/leominster2024-gradpage
Security Updates
We will be trying out the new weapons detector on February 16th as students come into school. The vendor will be present to make sure we know how to use them and best practices to use them efficiently.
As always my priority is the safety of your student. We won’t make the school into a prison or an army base, but we want to take the steps we need to in this crazy world.
The six days your student takes the MCAS are the six most important days of a student’s entire K-12 experience. Passing the MCAS is a requirement to get a diploma in Massachusetts. Students take the ELA MCAS in March of Grade 10, the Math MCAS in May of Grade 10, and the Biology MCAS in June of the year they take Biology, usually Grade 9.
MCAS is coming up fast. The ELA MCAS is in 52 days (not school days, calendar days!) The Math MCAS is in 114 days, and the Biology MCAS is in 122 days.
Freshman Math
One of our math teachers, Meredith Thorne, is out on leave earlier than expected. We have candidates for the position who will be interviewing today and plan to have someone in the role ASAP.
School Schedule next week: Shop Week A
Monday: Day 4
Tuesday: Day 5
Wednesday: Day 6
Thursday: Day 7
Friday: Day 1
Next Week’s Athletic Schedule
https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=12673
Reminders:
After School Tutoring Center
LHS offers drop-in afterschool tutoring from 2:15 to 4:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Students can also be assigned to attend sessions if parents feel they need to catch up or get extra help. Spanish and/or Portuguese interpreters are available on particular days.
Scholarships
Google Classroom is now open with scholarships uploaded! Join the google classroom for scholarships. Check back often as new scholarships will be posted as they become available.
Copy the link below and paste it into your browser:
https://classroom.google.com/c/NjMxODM0Mzg4ODYz?cjc=2grufkm
When prompted use Class code: 2grufkm
Calling in a student absent
If your student is going to be absent please call the school at 978-534-7715. The absence line is option 1.
If you get an auto-call that your student is marked as absent and you think they are at school, don’t panic. Sometimes they accidentally get marked absent (especially with a sub) and sometimes they do cut class. Call the school and we will confirm they are not here.
Student Dismissals
If you need to dismiss your student you can send them to school with a note to bring to the office when they get to school. Your student will receive a pass to be dismissed and can just check out at the office when it is time for them to go. You won’t need to come into the school and it’s much faster than coming in to dismiss your student.
Joshua Romano
Principal
School Instagram at lhsbluedevilnation