LCPS is offering several 'free to our families' resources this year through Parent Guidance. Included with your child's report card (October 18) is a copy of the October and November evening virtual sessions and if you visit our website, you can click on 'Parent Guidance' and access free one on one coaching and free online courses that cover so many important topics for all parents. We hope you will check them out.
Attention LHS Students tomorrow is Make-Up Picture Day!!!
Reminder... Monday, October 14th is a holiday and Tuesday, October 15th is a staff workday. Please see attached letter from Principal Myers.
There will be no school for staff and students on Monday, October 14th. On Tuesday, October 15th, staff will have a workday/training day, so students will also not have school on that day.
Please see the following message from Jessica Davis. https://5il.co/2y2cx
LHS parents... Are you interested?
Make-Up Picture Day will be on Thursday, October 10th.
Mr. Myers recently had the opportunity to sit down with four outstanding Air Force JROTC student leaders. Cadets LaShawnda Laws, Ashton Molineaux, Salina Carter, and Liam Harding.
Cadet Major Lashawnda Laws leads the LHS Air Force JROTC unit as this year's Squadron Commander. Cadet 1st Lieutenant, Ashton Molineaux, is the Logistics Department Head ensuring all cadets have been issued a uniform and that it fits correctly. In a "cadet led, cadet run" program these are the top two cadets who make it happen. Last year, the Air Force JROTC program at Lancaster had a total of 37 cadets. This school year, the unit has a total of 70 cadets. It also has more female cadets, 39, than were in the entire unit last year.
Both Cadets Laws and Molineaux stated their favorite event was the Memorial Bataan Death March. This occurred at Beaver Dam in Gloucester, Virginia. Despite constant rain and flooded trails, the cadets completed the 14-mile march in 6 1/2 hours. LaShawnda stated it was tough but brought the group together as a team to get through the experience.
Cadets Carter and Harding said their favorite activity has been the Mountaineer Cadet Officer Leadership School (MCOLS) which occurred for a week in June 2024. Cadet Liam Harding said MCOLS took him out of his comfort zone while teaching him valuable leadership skills. Cadet Salina Carter stated, "everything about MCOLS was perfect."
All four cadets vocalized an appreciation for the Air Force JROTC adult leadership, Lt. Colonel McManus and Master Sergeant Randall. Ashton Molineaux stated, "both men have had a tremendous positive impact on him as they both have taught him the benefits of leading a life dedicated to service in the name of country." Lashawnda Laws stated, "They (Lt. Colonel McManus and Master Sergeant Randall) push us and challenge us to reach our potential."
Order your yearbook now! After October 1st the cost will be $45.
Please read the letter from Superintendent Jessica Davis about an incident at the LHS football game last night. https://5il.co/2x8of
Congratulations to our August Attendance Drawing Winners! Attendance does matter, so please make sure that your student is present every day. There will be another drawing for students that are present each day in September.
A reminder that Tuesday, September 17th, is Parent-Teacher Conferences. There will be a 12:30 dismissal for students and conferences are from 2-6 pm.
The Red Devil Band treated A lunch students to their version of a Flash Mob performance. What a treat! Go RED DEVILS!
Please see a letter from Superintendent Jessica Davis here https://5il.co/2wmmn
Mr. Suszek and Mr. Myers recently sat down with six members of the Red Devil Band as well as band director, Mr. Flester. Seniors Tyron Davenport and Destiny Carter, Juniors Jonathan Gaines and Isabel Keyser, and Sophomores Ryleigh Sorey and Drum Major Angelina Smith shared their time with Suszek and Myers.
Right off the bat seniors Tyron Davenport and Destiny Carter declared that they would not be in the band if not for Mr. Flester's return. Destiny said she was dropping the class but when she heard Mr. Flester was returning she made the decision to stay and work with her former teacher at the middle school level. Tyron had left the band but returned when he heard Mr. Flester was returning.
All members described Mr. Flester as the perfect leader. They described him as caring, patient, and always looking out for the best interest of his students.
When asked what they liked about band the students indicated the following reasons. Ryleigh Sorey said it heightens school spirit and is enjoyable. Angelina Smith said she likes being able to help and assist younger students. Jonathan Gaines said he likes the people, the music and the trips are an awesome experience. Isabel Keyser indicated she likes the teamwork and the people in the band. Tyron said he enjoyed the bond between his band mates. Finally, Destiny Carter stated, "We participate and learn while also having fun doing it. It's always a pleasure to learn and play new music."
The band has grown in numbers while maintaining excellent performance ratings. This year the band is over 50 members, a drastic increase from just two years ago. The band earned 1st Place in Marching at the November Oyster Festival last year. At the West Point Concert Band Assessment last March, the Red Devil Band (RDB) earned three excellent ratings and one superior rating in sight reading. Finally, at the Myrtle Beach Festivals of Music the RDB earned three excellent ratings and a first place in Marching. Additionally, the hotel staff during the band's stay in Myrtle Beach said the RDB was the best behaved group they had ever had. Go Red Devils!
Kenny Flester stated, “I’ve truly enjoyed working with the high school band. It’s such a wonderful group of people, and I love spending time with them. I’m very proud of all of my band students and the progress they have made.”
Come out and see the band in action at the first home football game on September 20th, or at Festivals in West Point, October 5, and Urbanna, November 2. This Spring, the band will travel to Atlanta for their band trip this year April 10 through April 13th.
Thank you Red Devil Band for making your mark in our school and community.
The Activity Bus will be running on Mondays and Wednesdays this year starting on September 16th. Please see the schedule for details.
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LCPS School Board will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm. The School Board meeting will be held at the Hayden Building at Dream Fields. Dream Fields is located at 1385 Irvington Road, Weems, VA, 22576. If you have any questions, please email amolineaux@lcs.k12.va.us.
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.
