LHS Daily Announcements

 

Announcements for:

Friday, March 12, 2010

 

General Announcements:

  • LOCKHART HIGH SCHOOL

    • OPEN HOUSE

    • March 22, 2010

    • 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

    The Open House will begin in the new gym with a welcome. After the welcome all guests will be released to classrooms.

  • In celebration of Spring Break, the Ms. Porter is declaring a library fine holiday.  If you turn in your overdue book or flash drive today or tomorrow you receive a 50% discount on your library fines! Extremely large fines may be negotiable, so run by the library to see Ms. Porter. 

  • The Lockhart Roaring Lion Indoor Drumline will be competing in the Texas Color Guard Circuit percussion festival, Saturday March 13, 9:30 am at Bowie High School!

  • Juniors - the Junior Class will be holding another bake sale to raise money for the prom. This Saturday, March 13th at 10:30 am bring your homemade baked goods to Smitty's market. You may also bring them to Ms. Hardaway or Ms. Alan on Friday. Don't forget that bringing baked goods earns you points towards a free prom ticket!

  • Do you want to be a 2010-2011 Lockhart High School Cheerleader or Mascot? Come to the front office to sign up and get your information sheet. Your parents MUST attend an information session either Thursday March 11th or Tuesday March 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Conference Center. See Ms. Hardaway in room 901 or Ms. Wood in room 610 if you have any questions.

  •  The Theater Action Project (a non-profit Austin youth-based creative arts organization) will be coming to Lockhart High School 3/30 at 7 pm to perform their original production "Perhaps Tomorrow" a play about rumors, friendship and the courage to make a difference. This will be free and open to the public. Please join us! Any questions please see Ms. Peters in the CIS office.

  • Monday night, the Varsity Boys Soccer team did an outstanding job and tied an undefeated Manor team 0-0. The boys final district game is this Friday against Del Valle. Come out and support your Lion Soccer team!

  • Attention all Caldwell County Livestock Show Participants: Thank you notes are due to the Extension office NO LATER THAN MARCH 26th. Make sure they have stamps on them and are ready to go by then or you will not get paid. (3-26-10)

  • Deadline for the May 1st SAT test is March 25. There is only one more ACT & SAT testing administration after these tests. Both of those are in early June. Juniors, register for the SAT & ACT if you are considering a 4-year college after high school. Remember that juniors & seniors on Free or Reduced Lunch need to check with Ms. Andrews or Ms. Hess for fee-waivers.

  • High school junior and senior students who are eligible for the free or reduced lunch programs may qualify for up to one fee waiver for the PSAT test (given in October), two fee waivers for the SAT test, and two fee waivers for the ACT test. Students who use a fee waiver for the SAT and/or ACT tests are eligible for up to four college admission fee waivers to participating colleges and universities. Check with Ms. Hess in the LHS College & Career Center for more information.

  • Parents and Students: When you login to Family or Student Access, you will now see links for the College & Career Center and Financial Aid under the District Links. Please be sure to take a look at these web pages for valuable information!

  • The 2nd annual Talent Show will be held April 21st in the Lockhart High School Cafetorium at 6 pm. Those interested in trying out need to see Miss Wellborn in room 703 by April 1st. Tryouts will be held on the 5th and 6th of April. The show is brought to you by Art Club, who has some great prizes for the winners!!!

  • Juniors, Texas A&M is hosting a summer program for high school students who want to be future teachers. You must be a junior and in the top 25% of your class. The program is held June 13-16. Register at http://educate.tamu.edu/articles/explore or stop by the Career Center for the web address.

  • Juniors, If you are currently enrolled in ACC classes, you will have forms to complete in March for summer and fall ACC classes. If you are not taking ACC classes currently, you have forms and testing to complete by March to take ACC classes this summer or fall. Those who tested last year still have required forms to complete. See Ms. Hess if you have any questions.

  • The Lockhart Athletic Booster Club is selling embroidered booster jackets. 100% of the profits from the sale of these jackets will be used to purchase equipment for our Lockhart High School boys' and girls' athletic programs. Please visit our website at www.lisdathleticboosterclub.org and click on the Booster Jacket link for additional information and an order form. You may also contact Debbie Schulle at 512-557-0719.

  • The Lionette Booster Club will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Conference Center.

  • Students, if you're needing a TEA Verification of Enrollment (VOE) form go by the front office and sign up no later than Wednesday of each week. The form will be ready for you to pick up on Thursday from Mrs. Ortiz. A TEA form is required to obtain a driver's permit, a driver's license, or license renewal if you are under the age of 18. Students must be in attendance for at least 90% of the days each class is offered and students must be cleared of all fees and fines before receiving a TEA form. There will be no exceptions. This information is posted on our web site at http://www.lockhartisd.org/~lhs/voe_info.html
  • No one is allowed to leave campus without an ID! Remember: only Seniors are allowed to leave campus for lunch!
  • Students: Just a reminder that you must wear your student ID and it must be visible on a lanyard. The ID's are necessary so we know who is on our campus.
  • Tutorials take place Monday through Friday from 7:30 -7:55 am and from 3:36 - 4:00 pm in all High School classrooms. Teachers stay later and get here earlier if needed; some teachers tutor during their lunch period.
  • Students: It is your responsibility to turn in your note from the doctor or parent/guardian when you return to school from an absence. If you do not turn in your note, the absence will be counted as unexcused. Students who accumulate 3 or more unexcused absences will be issued a warning letter and if the unexcused absences persist, the student and parent/guardian will be required to attend truancy court. Students: remember to turn your notes in to Mrs. Wilhelm as soon as you return from an absence. Her office is next to the counseling center. Turn this note in before class starts. You will not be excused from class to go turn a note in. No one will ask you for your note. It is your responsibility to turn your note in to the Attendance Office.
  • Parents: Family Access is a web-based application that provides parents/guardians direct access to information such as grades, class schedules, attendance, and discipline issues for their students. To use Family Access, you must:

Parents are welcome to sign in as a visitor in the front office and use a computer in the library for Family Access. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Hilton at 398-0344.

Senior News:

  • Seniors: Scholarship deadlines are coming up: Bluebonnet Electric – March 19th, Scott Comstock Memorial – March 26th, ACC –College Connection – April 1, Colt Miranda Soccer – April 1st, Lockhart Athletic Booster Club – April 1st. Applications are still available at the Career Center.
  • Seniors! If you are planning on attending the senior day at Austin’s Park April 16th, don’t forget to sign-up and pay your $5.00 reservation with Ms. Capello in the Counseling Center before school, after school, or at lunch…NOT during class. The last day to sign-up is Friday, March 12th.
  • The local scholarship application for the Texas Democratic Women of Caldwell County is available at the Career Center.  This scholarship is open to all LHS high school seniors.
  • The Colt Miranda Scholarship applications are available on the Career Center Counter.
  • The Lockhart Athletic Booster Club would like remind all seniors who are interested in applying for the 2010 LABC Scholarship to review the scholarship eligibility criteria which is available on our website at www.lisdathleticboosterclub.org.  Please click on the Scholarship Info link for information and to download the scholarship application. (4-2-10)
  • Seniors, If you have not completed your college admission applications, it is time to do so! Double check for college admission and scholarship deadlines. To send required LHS transcripts, see Ms. Taylor. Financial Aid Workshops are scheduled at LHS in February and March, so start collecting income information to complete the FAFSA at your earliest opportunity.
  • Bluebonnet Electric has released scholarship information. If you live in a household that have Bluebonnet Electric service, you may be eligible to apply for $2000 scholarships to attend 2-year college, 4-year college, trade and technical schools. Deadlines range from February 19th – March 19th. Apply for any of these at www.bluebonnetelectric.coop. See Ms. Hess with questions.

Athletics:

  • Lion Baseball (V) at the Austin ISD Tournament Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13. For more information, see the Lion Baseball web page.

  • Lion Baseball (JV) at the New Braunfels Canyon Tournament Thursday-Saturday, March 11-13. For more information, see the Lion Baseball web page.

  • LHS Tennis Team (V) at the Clemens-Judson-Steele Open on Friday, March 12 (matches played at Judson HS, Clemens HS, Steele HS, Wagner HS).

  • LHS Track Team at the Rebel Relays on Friday, March 12.

  • Lady Lion Softball vs. Lehman (away) on Friday, March 12 at 5:30/7:00 pm.

  • Lion Soccer vs. Del Valle at home on Friday, March 12 at 6:00/7:45 pm.

  • Lady Lion Soccer vs. Del Valle (away) on Friday, March 12 at 6:00/7:45 pm.

  • Lion Baseball (JV) vs. Manor (away) on Monday, March 15 at 7:00 pm.

  • Lady Lion Softball vs. Manor at home on Tuesday, March 16 at 5:30/7:00 pm.

  • Lion Baseball (V) vs. Manor at home on Tuesday, March 16 at 7:00 pm.

  • Lion Baseball (JV) vs. San Marcos at home on Friday, March 19 at 7:00 pm.

  • Lady Lion Softball vs. San Marcos (away) on Friday, March 12 at 5:30/7:00 pm.

  • Lion Baseball (V) vs. San Marcos (away) on Friday, March 19 at 7:00 pm.

  • LHS Boys' Golf Team at the Plum Creek Golf Course on Monday, March 22, tournament host is San Marcos H.S.

  • Lion Baseball (JV) vs. Del Valle (away) on Monday, March 22 at 7:00 pm.

  • Lady Lion Softball vs. Del Valle at home on Tuesday, March 23 at 5:30/7:00 pm.

  • Lion Baseball (V) vs. Del Valle at home on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 pm.

  • LHS Track Team at the Yellow Jacket Relays at Llano H.S. on Thursday, March 25.

  • LHS Tennis Team (JV) at the Del Valle Invitational on Thursday, March 25 at Del Valle H.S.

  • LHS Tennis Team (V) at the Del Valle Invitational on Friday, March 26 at Del Valle H.S.

Band News:

  • Lockhart Band Booster meeting are on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Band Hall.

Club Meetings and News:

  • Physics Club meets on Mondays in Mr. Ragland's Room 605 at 4:00 pm after Key Club.

  • Key Club is a community service organization that strives to help our home, school and community.  Key Club meets on Mondays at 3:45 pm in the library.

  • Student Council meetings will be Monday evenings at 6:30 pm in room 105 and Tuesdays after school at 3:45 pm in room 105.

  • FFA will meet on the third Monday of each month at 7 pm in the conference center.

  • DECA meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month in room 104 at 3:45. Come see what DECA is about. Hope to see you there!!!

  • Drama club will meet every Tuesday at 4:00 pm on the stage!

  • HOSA - (Health Occupations Students of America) meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 3:45 pm in room 401.

  • FCCLA will meet on Wednesday afternoons at 3:45pm in room 107.

  • Art Club will meet on Wednesday's at 3:45 pm in room 703.

  • German Club meetings will be held on Thursdays at 3:45 pm in room 601.

  • Spanish Club meetings will be held on Thursdays at 3:45 pm in room 614.

  • The Acoustic Guitar Club will be meeting on Fridays after school in room 609. If you have any questions, see Coach Alfier in Room 609.

 

 
 

 

 

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