Colin Maksym is a senior at Lancaster High School. He is currently enrolled in the Auto Body Program at the Northern Neck Technical Center (NNTC). Colin shared that his father, who is a mechanic, was an inspiration to him. He stated that he learned about auto mechanics from his father and that he wanted to extend his learning to include auto body work. Colin feels this would enable him to combine his skills and be more well-rounded in the field of automotives.
Colin shared he enjoys the hands-on experiences he engages in at the NNTC. There are a range of activities such as repairing fenders, welding, painting, removing parts of a car and reinstalling auto parts. Colin also shared there are interpersonal skills important to success such as being able to communicate with peers and work as a team.
Colin wants younger students to take advantage of the opportunities that Lancaster High School has to offer and would encourage students to explore careers and find what they love. He stated, “If you have passion for your job, you will never work a day in your life.”
Colin is looking forward next year to attending RCC and then later transferring to a four year college. Colin’s passion for automotives extends beyond mechanics and auto body. Besides being part of a NASCAR Late Model team, he is also a driver in the US Legend Car series.
Lancaster High School is proud of Colin and his accomplishments in Career & Technical Education and look forward to seeing what the future holds for him.
Recently, a number of former Chesapeake Academy students and now current Lancaster High School learners took a trip down memory lane to speak with current 7th and 8th graders at Chesapeake Academy about all that LHS has to offer during their high school careers.
Attendance continues to be a priority at Lancaster County Public Schools and has made nearly a 10% improvement from last school year. Congratulations to senior Jden Cuffee and junior Amonti Jackson for winning the January outstanding attendance gift card drawing. The $25 gift cards were to Compass Entertainment and Wendy's.
In total, 267 students had either perfect attendance or missed only one day in the heart of cold and flu season. Way to be present Lancaster students!
At Lancaster High School we are very proud of our AFJROTC cadets and their instructors. Yesterday they visited the National Museum of the Marine Corps and last night the Color Guard presented the colors before the start of our home basketball game.
"Come Join Our Team at Lancaster High School"
Lancaster High School is looking for a 12-Month Office Secretary
and an Instructional Assistant.
If interested please go to the Lancaster County Schools
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FAFSA Night Information
Congratulations to seniors Journey Beale and Kaysean Davis for winning the December outstanding attendance gift card drawing. The $25 gift cards were to Compass Entertainment.
In total, 298 students had either perfect attendance or missed only one day in the month of December.
Do you wanna build a snowman?...During pajama day our P.E. students built snowmen out of gym equipment.
Parents of CBGS and NN Tech Center students, please read the letter below.
Attention Sophomores and Parents/Guardians of Sophomores:
Please join us for an information session on our Early College Academy plus other dual enrollment opportunities. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm at the high school library. We hope you can join us!
World Kindness Day took place on Wednesday, November 13th. 15 high school seniors and 1 sophomore student teamed up to selflessly start off their day at Lancaster Elementary School to spread kindness to the K-7 students. The high school students passed out pencils, pencil toppers, kindness wristbands, and stickers to everyone. They ended their time at LES by delivering a message on the morning announcements.
This week, Suzanne C. Novak, President and CEO of ERUdyne Inc., collaborated with Katie Bavuso's Science, Technology, and Society class to demonstrate the applications of drones across various careers. Students not only gained insights into potential career paths but also had the opportunity to construct and pilot a drone. They practiced flying and navigating the drone through an obstacle course, emphasizing precision and control during flight.
These hands-on experiences encourage students to explore career options they may not have previously considered and to nurture their interest in these fields.
We extend our gratitude to our local businesses that contribute to educational opportunities in Lancaster County. If your organization is interested in forming a partnership with our schools, please reach out to Mrs. Mary Catherine Jones, Director of CTE & Workforce Readiness, at 804-462-5100, extension 5010 or at mcjones@lcs.k12.va.us.
We would like to thank Mrs. Novak and Mrs. Bavuso for assisting our students in aligning their passions with meaningful career paths.
Attention Senior Families...If your Senior has not purchase their Cap and Gown for Graduation, they can order them during lunch blocks this Thursday, November 21st.
See the attached information about a Youth Tour of Washington D.C.
Attention Sophomores and Juniors...
Congratulations to sophomore Precious Gibson and senior Christian Hudnall for winning the October Outstanding Attendance gift card drawing. The $20 Gift Cards this month were to Dominos and Northern Neck Popcorn Bag.
246 LHS students (62%) had perfect attendance or missed only one day in the month of October. Keep up the excellent work students. We appreciate your efforts and they do not go unnoticed.
This past Saturday, 8th graders Milleen Harris, Zeric (Ziggy) Jones, Jacour Mullings, and Mr. Suszek packed 100 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child at Historic White Marsh Church in Lancaster.The students meticulously packed each shoebox and showed incredible selflessness to give up their Saturday morning to help others in need. Special thanks to the church congregation for hosting and supplying so many wonderful gifts for children all around the globe.
If you know of any local volunteering opportunities, please reach out to school counselor Joshua Suszek at jsuszek@lcs.k12.va.us
This October, Mrs. Wilkins was honored for 20 years of service as a Career & Technical Education teacher at the Virginia Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators (VACTEA) conference in Harrisonburg, Virginia. VACTEA is a professional organization that promotes and supports career and technical education in Virginia and provides training and support to the members.
When you see Mrs. Wilkins, thank her for her years of service to our students and community with career and technical education in Lancaster County Public Schools.
Yesterday, we recognized the outstanding academic achievements of our students by hosting an Honor Roll lunch outside.
The students enjoyed some sunshine, music, outdoor activities such as kickball, football, volleyball, and made some art masterpieces using sidewalk chalk. In total, 172 students in grades 8-12 had a 3.0 GPA or higher. Keep up the excellent work in and out of the classroom!
Virginia College Application Week happenings at LHS October 21st - 25th!!!
