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As I always do, I would like to share some celebrations and congratulations.
- Congratulations to sponsor Jordan Engelhardt and our eSports Mario Kart team on winning the IHSA Sectional and advancing to IHSA State. Team members include: Aiden Garcia, Hector Higareda, Cashel McElroy, Joaquin Magpayo, Iqui Balam Nogueda-Nunez, and Sian Ka’an Nogueda-Nunez.
- Congratulations to our Latin 2 Certamen (trivia) team on its recent 4th place finish in the Illinois Certamen League state finals. The team members include: Maximus DeMonte, Alexis Kerrigan and Emily Strudeman. Alexis Kerrigan was recognized as the MVP of our region for correctly answering the most questions during the regular season.
- Last week was Spring Signing Day. We are so proud of our senior athletes who committed to continuing their athletic careers in college. Congratulations to:
- Tyler Balon - Soccer - Illinois Wesleyan University
- Sean Cherry - Lacrosse - Elmhurst University
- Tommy Culver - Volleyball - Augustana College
- Kristina Findley - Cross Country & Track - Lewis University
- Madison Findley - Cross Country & Track - Lewis University
- Gunnar Garelli - Wrestling - Virginia Tech
- Zaccary Ruiz - Volleyball - Augustana College
- Liam Taylor - Basketball - Denison University
- Izzi Wirtz - Soccer - University of Illinois
- Congratulations to teachers/advisors Candace Jackson Fauth, Jose Oleaga, Tom Swiontek, Maria Ricker and Joan Cushing on being recognized by the Illinois Directors of Student Activities (IDSA) for their outstanding contributions within our activities programs.
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Congratulations to Badminton Assistant Coach and former LTHS State Champion Stephanie Lin on her upcoming induction to the Illinois Association of Badminton Coaches Hall of Fame. Her bio is featured on the IABC Hall of Fame page. Congratulations Stephanie!
Last week was a very busy week for the arts at LT!
- I had the chance to check out the LT Art Show and was once again so impressed with our students’ work across so many courses and mediums! Thank you to teachers Megan Jacobs, Carlene Kinzie, Lorena Lagis, Brittany Milovanovic, Patrick Page, Jamie Rey, Mary Rohlicek, and Samantha Zavala for their outstanding work with our students! For the second year in a row, G. Grant Dixon and Susan Dixon of the Grant Dixon Law Office have sponsored our Spring Art Show by awarding scholarships in various amounts to selected artists. This year, the Dixon family awarded scholarships to the following LT art students:
- Leah Monahan (Fr.)
- Anna Borgman (Soph.)
- Lily Infusino (Soph.)
- Cora Maggin (Soph.)
- Genevieve Harmount (Jr.)
- Joaquin Magpayo (Jr.)
- Ellie Mason (Jr.)
- Molly Rossi (Jr.)
- Aubrey Hosey (Sr.)
- Annie Price (Sr.)
- Charlotte Schulz (Sr.)
- Congratulations to Molly Banos and Greta Sandman on being recognized with the National Choral Awards at last week’s concert.
- Congratulations to Kai Werlinsky on being recognized with the Senior Orchestra Award at last week’s concert.
- I would like to congratulate Director Lawrence Keller and all of our student writers, directors, actors, and crew on a wonderful Tens by Teens. Saturday night’s 24-Hour Plays was Mr. Keller’s last show before retirement. We are thankful and appreciative of his leadership within LT’s Theater Program!
Online Registration Opens for the 2024-25 School Year
As of today, April 22nd, Online Registration Opens for the 2024-25 School Year is now available on Infinite Campus.
Note from the PTC
The PTC is extending the deadline to purchase raffle tickets for the North Campus 2024-25 Full Year Parking Space and the $1000 Cash Prize until Wednesday, April 24th. Online purchases can be made until 9pm that night while printed forms with check payment must be delivered/dropped off at the South Campus front office by 4pm that day. The drawing will now be held on Thursday, April 25th and the winners will be contacted on April 26th.
Use this LINK to purchase raffles, then in the drop down menu choose “Parking Space” to purchase raffles for a chance to win the north campus parking space OR “Raffle” to enter the Cash Prize raffle.
Parking Space Raffles = 1 ticket for $20 / 6 for $100
Cash Prize Raffle = 2 tickets for $12, 5 for $25, 10 for $40 or 15 for $50
Proceeds go to defray the costs of Prom transportation and Post-prom tickets costs.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT!
Organ Donation Drive
April is National Donate Life Month, so LTHS is partnering with the Secretary of State’s Office and LT student Mark DeMonte to host a registration event to encourage students to register their decision as a life-giving organ, eye and tissue donor. Mark is a tissue recipient and wanted to figure out a way to give back to the Illinois Donor and Tissue Registry. Mark has already reached so many people teaching about the importance of donation and was featured in our Student Spotlight series. To view that video, click here. To hear more about his tissue donation experience, click here. Learn more about donation and please encourage your student to stop by (with their license) to register during their lunch period April 23-26.
Panorama Student Perception Survey
Students at Lyons Township High School District 204 will complete a 15-20 minute Panorama Student Perception Survey on April 24, 2024. All participants will answer questions regarding overall school safety, climate, teacher-student relationships, sense of belonging, engagement, rigorous expectations, and diversity and inclusion during their 4th or 5th period class.
The results of this survey will help school and district leaders identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth within our school climate and culture. Students will access the survey using their school ID number. Responses will be viewed at the aggregate level to help school leaders ensure the school climate and culture are contributing to a welcoming and supportive educational experience for all students.
The survey is voluntary and parents had an opportunity to opt their students out of the survey during online registration. Students who were opted out of the survey will not be able to log in to take the survey and any student who chooses not to take the survey will be asked to work quietly while others complete the survey. Please direct any questions about the survey to Kristine Zieman, Coordinator of Assessment, at kzieman@lths.net.
Eurythmic Dance Company presents “Flourish” - May 2-4
The Eurythmic Dance Company is a performing arts group dedicated to the art of dance. The company consists of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors from LTHS. A year of diligent work and passion culminates in this spring show on May 2-May 4 in the Reber Center. It is traditionally a sellout, so purchase tickets now.
11th Annual Car Show - May 18, 2024
LTHS is hosting our 11th Annual Car Show on May 18, 2024 from 10am-3pm. Have a cool car to show off? Sign up today! Vehicles that are pre-registered on this page to be in the show will show up at 9am for parking assignments. Food and drink will be available for purchase; see the attached flyer for more details. Also, we can't wait to share our 3 new Shop Cars: 2014 Mustang GT, 2003 Acura RSX Type S, and 2011 Subaru WRX!
Important Prom Information for Senior Students:
Seniors: Please remember that tickets for Post-Prom must be purchased at the same time as your Prom tickets. While we may be able to open additional seats on The Odyssey, if you do not purchase a cruise ticket before midnight on April 22, you will not be able to attend Post-Prom on either boat.
Note that the experience on Spirit of Chicago is identical to that of The Odyssey: the same menu, multiple DJs, the same cruise route, and the same duration.
Don't wait. Buy your ticket for Spirit of Chicago now so that you don't miss out on Post-Prom.
Prom Dresses Available
Thanks to the generosity of individuals within our LT community, we have acquired a selection of pre-loved prom dresses to offer to our students. Students are invited to stop by the North Campus Health Office during their lunch and/or study hall periods to browse through the selection and claim any gown for their upcoming prom.
College and Career Center Update
LT students and families are encouraged to connect with our College and Career Center on Social Media for all event postings, college/career resources and CCC updates. Follow us on Twitter/X @MrDailey204 and on Instagram @ltcollegecareercenter!
Amended 2024-2025 School Calendar Approved
The Board approved an amendment to the 2024-25 school year calendar that includes the following items:
- Election Day is a state holiday. In a previous election year, districts were allowed to use an e-learning day for election day; however, this is not allowed for Election Day in 2024. As a result, the calendar was modified to include November 5, 2024 as a school holiday. In order to make up for the loss of an instructional day, February 14, 2025 will include a regular attendance day rather than a holiday.
- The calendar also includes a modification that assigns Monday, January 6 as a Teacher Work Day, Friday, March 21 as an Institute Day, and Friday, May 30 as a student final exam day.
- Following these changes, the 2024-2025 school term calendar includes the following significant dates:
- First Day of Student Attendance (Monday, August 19, 2024)
- Last Day of Semester 1 (Friday, December 20, 2024)
- First Day of Semester 2 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)
- Spring Break (March 31, 2025 thru April 4, 2025)
- Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony (Wednesday, May 28, 2025)
- Last Day of Semester 2 - Grades 9-11 (Friday, May 30, 2025)
Please find the approved version here.
Thank you and have a great week!
Jen Tyrrell
Principal
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