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LTHS Parents/Guardians and Students,
I hope you enjoyed the weekend. Spring PSAT/SAT testing begins this Friday, April 12 and continues on Monday, April 15. Please pay particular attention to the schedule included within this communication. I would like to start by sharing some celebrations and highlights.
- Congratulations to teachers/advisors Jennifer Szczesniak, Jim Mshar, Alex Wojcik, Chuck Witt, and Laura Van Winkle and our Math Team on finishing in 15th place at the state meet. The Junior/Senior 2-person Team of Joe Stetler (Sr.) and Hunter Frommelt (Jr.) finished in 8th place. Mark DeMonte (Sr.) and Jack Farley (Jr.) finished in 8th place in Oralists. The Sophomore Geometry Written Team that consists of Andrew Jain, Suzy Avakian, Alex Matysik, Nate Leonauskas, Erin Hanzlik, and Alex Cuckovic finished in 10th place.
- On Thursday night I had the opportunity to attend another wonderful Band Concert in which the Concert Bands, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble performed. The Directors presented senior awards at the concert. Congratulations to John Crandall on being awarded the John Philip Sousa Award and Lukas Phillips, Jude Short, and Charlie Wolcott on earning Directors’ Awards.
- Congratulations to Advisors Joseph Maffey (Tabulae and Menagerie), Mary Rohlicek, (Menagerie) Angela Gutierrez (Menagerie) and Jessica Roessler (Tabulae) and all our Tabulae and Menagerie students on winning various awards at the Journalism Education Association's convention in Kansas City.
- The 2023 Menagerie was named as a Pacemaker - the highest award from National Scholastic Press Association and the second in the 48-year history of the magazine.
- The 2023 Menagerie also earned a 1st Place Best in Show trophy - the first in the publication's history.
- The following Tabulae students won individual awards at the convention. Four superior awards are the most ever at a single convention in program history. Josie Menna earned a superior at the 2023 convention in San Francisco, making her the first tabbie to win 2 such awards.
- Superior
- Liam Bruederle - Sports Action Photography
- Josie Menna - Photography Portfolio
- Sydney Matysik - Literary Magazine: Photography
- Ben Taylor - First Year Photo
- Excellent
- Nicholas Edwarrds - Graphic Design: Advertising
- Katie Topazian - Yearbook Layout: Theme
- Honorable Mention
- Erin Higney - Sports Writing
- Emmy Pelling - Feature Photography
- Allie Silic - Sports Feature Photography
- Congratulations to Advisors Michael Bodenhagen and Zainab Neeley and the Chess Team on a strong finish to the season at the US Chess Federation High School Championships in Baltimore, MD.
- Bughouse (2v2 chess)
- Xander Buckhalter and Pablo Espinosa finished 13th with 5.0 points.
- Roman Kash and Francis Casiple finished 24th with 4.0 points.
- Blitz (speed chess)
- Brandon Becerra (#124, #2 in Unrated); Xander Buckhalter (#132); Roman Kash (#179); Francis Casiple (#188); Nolan Deines (#206); Pablo Espinosa (#223); Theo Buterman (#229); Liam Watson (#235)
- Under 1900 rating: Xander Buckhalter (130th)
- Under 1600: Roman Kash (181st)
- Under 1200 (Team 19th)
- Jaden Smiley (37th)
- Liam Watson (154th)
- Pablo Espinosa (186th)
- Nolan Deines (341st)
- Theo Buterman (345th)
- Unrated (Team 14th)
- Francis Casiple (NATIONAL CHAMPION)
- Brandon Becerra (15th)
- Earlier this spring, Teachers JoEllen Gregie and Ellen Acuna and 25 LT students participated in a two week immersion program in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Students lived with host families, attended daily classes at Universidad Internacional's Spanish School and participated in excursions after classes and on the weekends. This was LT's 18th immersion trip since its inaugural trip in 1987.
- Over Spring Break, Science Teachers Annette Orrico and Angie Patel brought 19 students to the Pacuare Reserve in Costa Rica. Our students participated in nightly turtle censuses which helped research assistants collect biometric data, examine leatherback sea turtles for visible damage, and relocate nests if there is a potential threat to its success, such as erosion, predators and human interference. Pacuare Reserve is home to one of the highest density leatherback nesting beaches in Costa Rica, and is one of the hotspots for the entire Caribbean region. This work is so important because the leatherback population is endangered. So, the students learned valuable lessons on conservation and human impact on populations such as the leatherbacks. Ms. Patel shared that our students showed grace and responsibility in the face of difficult conditions as they worked the census anywhere from 8 pm - 4 am shifts. She shared that our students were up to the challenge and represented LT with character. The students also engaged in scientific research by finding a species local to the area and collecting data for a small research project which was presented to peers at the end of the week.
Spring Testing Information - April 12 & 15
Schedule for Friday, April 12
- Freshmen will take the PSAT 8/9 at South Campus.
- Students taking the test with standard time will be finished by 11am. Bus transportation will run at this time.
- Students taking the test with extended time will be finished by 12:30pm. Bus transportation will run at this time.
- Sophomores will have a non-attendance day.
- Juniors and Seniors will have a regular day at North Campus. Bus transportation will run at the end of the school day.
Schedule for Monday, April 15
- Freshman will have a non attendance day.
- Sophomores will take the PSAT at South Campus.
- Students taking the test with standard time will be finished by 11am. Bus transportation will run at this time.
- Students taking the test with extended time will be finished by 12:30pm. Bus transportation will run at this time.
- Juniors will take the SAT at North Campus.
- Students taking the test with standard time will be finished by 12:15pm. Bus transportation will run at this time.
- Students taking the test with extended time will be finished by 1:45pm. Bus transportation will run at this time.
- Seniors will have a non-attendance day.
On days of testing, students should report to their testing rooms by 7:40am.
Students/families will receive a communication from the testing office that includes details regarding testing. Please pay close attention to the information included within the email.
LT PTC AUCTION OPEN TO ALL!!! ENDS TUESDAY APRIL 9TH!!!
Support our Online Auction TODAY!
To bid on items such as North Campus Parking Spots, VIP Graduation Ticket & Parking Packages, a Chicago Dinner Cruise and much, more, click here: https://www.32auctions.com/PostProm2024
PURCHASE TICKETS TO ENTER OUR RAFFLES FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A NORTH CAMPUS PARKING SPOT OR A $1K PRIZE. Visit our website, HERE for more information.
Proceeds go to help subsidize the costs of prom transportation and post-prom.
Help Ensure a Safe LTHS Prom Night by supporting our Post Prom Fundraising Efforts!!
Is your student in need of a highly coveted North Campus parking spot next year? Or are you looking for a special graduation ceremony experience with extra tickets, or even preferred parking? How about an in-home wine tasting, Boosters Spirit Wear or a Chicago Dinner Cruise? It’s all here and much more, including a rare tour for 10 of the LTHS Bell Tower with Principal Tyrrell! And proceeds go to the amazing cause of keeping our kids safe while having fun on prom night!
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This Post Prom Auction flyer has information about the auction.
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This Flyer has information regarding how to win a North Campus Parking Spot for the 2024-25 school year.
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To view items, bid or for more information, please visit our Post Prom Auction website - LTHS Post Prom Auction 2024
Seal of Biliteracy
Lyons Township High School is proud to offer the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy to qualifying LTHS students who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in languages other than English along with general proficiency in the English language. The languages currently approved for this recognition at LTHS are:
American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional or Simplified), French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
Testing is now available either at school or at home using a student's chromebook and an internet connection.
To learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy and the qualifications or to register for an exam check out the LT Seal of Biliteracy webpage.
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