Senior Picture Day
Attention Senior Families... Join us for our annual GET IN GEAR FOR SENIOR YEAR event on Tuesday, September 10th from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
We have had 16 new enrollments this school year at Lancaster High School. We sat down to interview four of these students about their first couple of weeks at LHS (from Left to Right Izzy Gill (9), Isabell Dew (9), Mr. Suszek (school counselor), Tatiana Salazar (9), and Ethan Marsh (8).
Izzy Gill transferred over from Middlesex and joins the Lancaster High School family. She had already established a great friend group through playing softball over the years and looks forward to being on the same team as these girls for the next four years. The opportunity to take advanced coursework and enroll into the Early College Academy were other factors that led to her decision to choose Lancaster. Izzy has really enjoyed the social aspect of working together with people in class while getting to spend time with peers during breakfast, lunch, and after school. Izzy’s future plans after graduation are to either become an ultrasound technician or work as a private chef.
Isabell Dew joins the Lancaster High School family after her time at Chesapeake Academy. Isabell loves the fresh start at a larger school environment where there are many opportunities to meet new people and take a variety of honors and dual enrollment classes. Isabell has loved the social experiences thus far and emphasizes how helpful and kind her peers have been in school and all of the love and support she feels from her volleyball teammates.
After hearing about and watching the experiences of her brother Leyton, a 2024 LHS graduate, she was completely sold on enrolling at Lancaster. After high school, she plans on pursuing her passion of becoming a marine biologist.
Tatiana Salazar moved this summer from Louisiana and joins the Lancaster High School family. She describes the students in her classes as welcoming and accepting of her and states how easily she has made new friends–even as quickly as her first period class on the very first day of school. Her favorite classes this year are Spanish and World History I. In addition to those classes, Tatiana plays a variety of instruments and has joined the LHS band. Tatiana owns a variety of different animals and plans to one day go college somewhere in Virginia and become a veterinarian after she graduates from LHS.
Ethan Marsh joins the Lancaster High School family after being homeschooled since 4th grade. As an 8th grader, he is currently taking two classes that will earn him a high school credit-Algebra I and Air Force JROTC I. Ethan is a member of the football team and going to practice after school is always one of the highlights of his day.
He stated that the adjustment to high school has been smooth and that learning how to use the lockers has been a better experience than he had anticipated. Ethan’s future plans after graduation include earning an athletic scholarship to play football while majoring in agricultural science.
Mr. Myers and Mr. Suszek recently sat down with two outstanding seniors at Lancaster High School.
Picture L - R: Mr. Suszek (Counselor), Brandon Bishop, Tahlia Sutton, Ms. Demetra Payne (Counselor)
Brandon Bishop said the school year is off to a great start. He made the decision to embark on a new opportunity this school year, taking welding at the Glenns RCC campus. He said his father, a welder by trade, was his inspiration to take the welding class. Brandon Bishop said he believes you should, "Take every opportunity you get because the opportunity may only come around once." He appreciates the opportunity Lancaster Public Schools has afforded him.
Brandon is also playing football this year. He is a returning varsity letterman. He stated football is going great again this year and he thinks the team will be successful. He said a life lesson sports has taught him is you must be coachable, both as a student and in other areas of your life.
Tahlia Sutton, a senior, is a returning varsity volleyball player. She said the year is going great so far and she thinks the team will be successful.
Tahlia has taken 6 dual enrollment classes at LHS. She appreciates the opportunity to earn 24 college credits while at LHS and be able to transfer to her future 4-year college experience. She hopes to attend High Point or CNU and major in Forensic Psychology after high school.
Tahlia's message to future Red Devils is "Enjoy your high school experience, Mistakes will be made, there are only tougher challenges ahead. Continue to work hard and push yourself through it."
We wish both seniors a great senior year at Lancaster High School. Each student understands the importance of the Red Devil Way - skill development, work ethic, and citizenship. Go Red Devils!
Mr. Myers and Mr. Suszek recently sat down with three outstanding 8th graders at Lancaster High School.
L - R: Jahmia Murphy, Lucas Davis, and Zeric Jones.
All three students were identified by the teachers as being positive students at LHS.
All three students said they liked their 44-minute classes. Jahmia said she likes the structure and the opportunity to mature at LHS.
All three students said they have become comfortable with the new no cell phone policy. They agreed that it was hard at first but the new policy has created more learning time and more structure.
Zeric is playing football and plans to play basketball. His goal is to pass all his classes and SOLs this year and go to college after high school.
Lucas plans to play soccer this year. His favorite class is Algebra and he plans to get good grades and pass his SOL tests.
Jahmia is in the band at LHS. She said the people (students and teachers) have been nice. She hopes to learn a great deal this school year and go to college after high school.
We wish all three students a great 8th grade year at Lancaster High School. Each student represents a member of the student body that understands the Red Devil Way - skill development, work ethic, and citizenship. Go Red Devils!
THANK YOU to Bon Secours for their donation of disinfectant wipes and tissues for the classroom. Our students and staff greatly appreciate it!
We are in the last week of August! If your child has had perfect attendance for August, your name gets entered into a raffle.
Shout out to LHS Freshman Logan Brent!
We recently sat down with LHS Freshman Logan Brent who is taking Engineering at the Northern Neck Technical Center.
Logan, who also participates in cross country and tennis, has thoroughly enjoyed the Tech Center experience. He enjoys the hands-on instruction and higher level thinking utilized in his Engineering class. Recently, his class built catapults with rubber bands and popsicle sticks to measure both distance and precision. Logan's latest class project is constructing a 3D model of a chess set using 3D modeling software.
Logan hopes to attend the Chesapeake Bay Governor's School during his last three years of high school. He is excited about earning college credits while still in high school. He said one of his tennis teammates recently graduated from Lancaster High School with 53 college credits.
Logan is a fantastic example of a strong student-athlete. Best wishes Logan on a great 2024-2025 school year!
Upcoming Picture Days at LHS...
Grades 8 - 11 - Tuesday, August 27th
Seniors- Thursday, September 5th
Join us for our LHS Back to School Open House- Thursday, August 8th from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Attention rising 8th graders and families...
We would like to invite you all to the 8th Grade Orientation at Lancaster High School on Tuesday, August 6th from 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
Schedule for the Evening
6:00- Welcome and High School Expectation Meeting
6:15- Schedule Distribution
6:30- Schedule Walk-Thru (visit with each teacher according to student schedule)
This evening will be an opportunity for you and your student to ask questions, tour LHS, meet the teachers, and a great way to connect with teachers and other 8th grade students before the first day of school! If you have any questions, please call the front office at 462-5100 ex. 4001.
The School Board will have a work session on July 31st, 2024 at Front Porch Coffee House. The meeting will be held from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Front Porch Coffee House is located at 139 South Main Street in Kilmarnock.
Lancaster High School Grow Your Own Program, Teachers for Tomorrow, makes an impact for Lancaster students in 2024.
https://youtu.be/URayCf5dZCQ
Ms. Hill created a game board in real life to help her 8th grade ELA students review for their SOLs. Gamified review games are effective for preparing for state tests because they increase student engagement and motivation, turning study sessions into enjoyable activities that promote active participation. If you would like to help your child review, you can find study guides on our school website at https://www.lcs.k12.va.us/o/lhs/page/lhs-parents-page
Students on the Bus 10 route will be delivered home approximately 30 minutes later than normal, today, April 25th.
The Early Childhood Education Center will be closed on Thursday, April 11th due to a plumbing issue. The ECEC plans to be open on Friday, April 12th, but will notify you if anything changes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. LES and LHS will remain open on Thursday, April 11th.
Attention LHS Families!
Please join us for College Nights on Wednesday, April 10 @ 6:00 PM. Juniors who attend the presentation are eligible for a scholarship. The student must be present for the event to be entered into the drawing.
Calendar Reminder that Tuesday, March 19 will be the last day of Quarter 3 and Wednesday, March 20 will be a staff work day so there will be no school for students.
Lancaster High School ONLY will be dismissing at 1:30 today, February 20th, due to a plumbing issue. Lancaster Elementary School and the Early Childhood Education Center will remain open and dismiss at 3:00 pm. All LHS sports will occur today.
Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a proclamation declaring today, February 15th to be School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia. School Resource Officer Appreciation Day not only honors those who serve our school communities as certified law enforcement officers, but also commemorates their contribution as role models and law-related educators.
Our School Resource Officer at Lancaster High School is Officer Phelps. Not only does Officer Phelps provide school safety, but she also enhances the climate and culture of our school, and she mentors our youth. THANK YOU, Officer Phelps! You are very much appreciated at LHS!
