Accepted & Good News

If you have Good News for any of our Tigers or post-high school acceptances 2-year, 4-year, military, tech school, scholarships, etc.) for seniors, please let Theresa Meyer know! Let's fill up the wall!

Graduation @ the Podium

LC's graduation is at The Podium on Sunday, June 9, ceremony@ 11:00AM, seniors arrive at 10:00am.

Graduation:

• Presentation and handout from Senior Class meeting about graduation.
• Seniors must be checked in at the Podium by 10:00am with your cap and gown. Student check-in is in the basement of the Podium - enter the main doors through security and head downstairs. The ceremony is at 11:00am and will last about 90 minutes.
• NO need for tickets as the Podium seats over 5,600 guests.
• You will line up based on your last name. Look for the big signs with your letter. Your name card will indicate your row and if you are a row leader (we'll give you this when you check in).
• Remember to bring any cords, stoles, or medals that you have been given to wear.
• There is no place to store any bags, purses, phones, etc. Do not bring anything that you can’t put in your pocket to keep your hands free to shake hands and get your diploma.
• Graduation is a formal event, please dress accordingly - no t-shirts, jeans, or shorts. Long pants/dresses are recommended. We highly suggest you do NOT wear spiked heels (the floor is grooved and has small holes).
• The ceremony will be live streamed by KSPS for family members that can’t attend at https://vimeo.com/spokanepublicschools

Parking & FAQs:

• Graduation / FAQ: Graduation 2024

Podium Policies:

• The Podium has a clear bag policy, meaning guests may carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 14” x 14” x 6”. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are also permitted.
• Backpacks and purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are NOT permitted. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (child must be present). Graduates and guests will be asked to move through a metal detector and undergo security screening.

Prohibited items include:

• Animals that are not service animals
• Artificial noisemakers
• Balloons
• Bicycles/scooters
• Coolers and bins
• Cushions with legs
• Drones
• Drugs and paraphernalia
• Explosives or fireworks, Flammable liquids
• Glass
• Laser pointers
• Mace and pepper spray
• Outside food and beverage (bottled water is allowed for participating athletes)
• Projectiles
• Selfie sticks
• Signs with sticks (signs must be held by one person and no larger than 24” wide)
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Weapons, ammunition, firearms or anything that may be perceived as a weapon (including pocketknives, wallet chains, etc.)
• Find more information on The Podium's Know Before You Go page.

Special Accommodation Needs:

• Wheelchair access ramps are located at both the northwest and southwest entrances. A drop-and-go location can be found on Dean Street, near the north entrance. Note that Dean Street will be blocked to through traffic. ADA accessible parking is also available in parking lots noted on The Podium Parking Guide.
• ADA seating will occur on the bleacher platforms. There are five platforms, and each platform can fit 2-3 wheelchairs.
• An Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be present for each graduation.

Decorating Caps

Students are allowed to personalize and decorate their caps for graduation. Here are the guidelines:

• Decorations must be school appropriate - NO references to drugs, alcohol, violence, innuendo, etc. This is a formal event about the entire class of 2024, not just individuals.
• Decorations must fit on the cap - flush with your cap and not over the edges
• NO GLITTER! (strict Podium rule).
• Any caps deemed inappropriate at Graduation will be denied and you will need to wear a loaner cap. 
• If you have questions about your design, see Mr. Corley or Mrs. Meyer.

Summer School

Summer school will run June 17-28, from 8:00-10:00am and 10:10am-12:10pm (no school on June 19). Register here!

Letters to potential summer school participants will be mailed out in the next week. If you have any questions, you can contact your student's counselor or email Rachel Glines.

Summer Assignments

If you are enrolled in these classes for next year, here is your required summer assignment:

AP Calculus BC

English 10 Honors

May Week Photo Booth Pictures

If you took photos at lunch during May Week, you can download pictures for free here.

Summer Volunteer Opportunity

Vacation Bible School at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley from July 8-12 is looking for student volunteers. Including meetings ahead of time and the week of, students can get 21 hours of volunteer time.

If you are interest4ed, see Mrs. Brincken in C127 or go here.

LC Booster Club

Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly Booster Club meetings at 7:00pm in room 133.

Monday, June 10

All LC Booster Club information is on our website or follow us on Facebook @lcboosters. 

LC Cross Country Summer Camp

When: July 16-19

Where: Farragut State Park - Athol, ID

Who: LC Boys and Girls Cross Country athletes

Price: $150

Students will need to sign up on FinalForms and pay via the LC Business Office. Students must register by Monday July 9. 

This year we will be holding our team camp at Farragut State Park where we will get the opportunity to explore some of the great trails around the 4,000 acre park. This time is equally intended to be a time for our team to come together, get to know one another, and learn about our summer training goals.

Tuesday, July 16

• 1:00pm-Gather at Hart Field parking lot to carpool to Farragut State Park- Scott Group Area. Students need to arrange for their own transportation. Parking is $14/day in the state park so carpooling is encouraged.

Wednesday July 17

• Full Day of Camp (Run, eat, play, eat some more, play some more...)

Thursday, July 18

• Full Day of Camp (Run, eat, play, eat some more, play some more...)

Friday, July 19

• Morning Run, Breakfast, break down and clean up camp. If picking up from camp, please be there by 11:00am.

Boys Basketball Summer Youth Camps

The Lewis & Clark Boys Basketball Summer Youth camps are open for registration! Please pass on to anyone that may be interested, thank you!

Camp Dates/Times/Price:

• Incoming 1st-4th Graders: June 17-19 (3 days), 12:30-2:30pm, $60
• Incoming 5th-8th Graders: June 18-20 (3 days), 9:00am-12:00pm, $70

Location:

• Lewis & Clark HS Gym (417 W 4th Ave Spokane WA 99204)

How to Register:

• Incoming Grades 1-5 will need to register using this form.
• Incoming Grades 6-12 will register on FinalForms - for summer camps on FinalForms, you will need to select the 2024-25 school year.
• How to Pay: All camp payments will be made through InTouch Receipting. Click HERE for instructions!

Every camper receives a T-Shirt with registration (Please register early to guarantee sizing). First 250 Registered Campers will receive an LC Basketball!

Download the full brochure here.

Campers need to be prepared for camp with:

• Water Bottle
• Athletic Attire (shorts, t-shirts/tank tops)
• Gym Shoes
• Medical Equipment
• Positive Attitudes!

Tiger Closet

We are in need of deodorant (for both boys and girls). You can bring donations to the Public Office after break.

The Tiger Closet is now open Thursday and Friday mornings from 7:00-8:00am. Come by and do some free shopping!

Summer Meals

LC will have summer meals available June 17-28 in the LC Commons from 7:30-8:00am and 12:00-12:30pm.

SVL Fall & Summer Registration is Open - Don't Delay!

To access the SVL registration system, visit our website. Once you complete the online registration process, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to their SVL registration form (accessible for 30 days) for viewing purposes. 

FAFSA/WASFA Is Open

Here's why completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is essential:

🌟 Funding Access:

• FAFSA is open, providing access to federal aid, including grants, work-study, and loans. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens
• WASFA opens avenues to state financial aid for non-citizens, including undocumented students, who can't complete FAFSA. It's for those without a Social Security Number but meeting Washington State residency requirements.

🎓 Scholarship Gateways:

• Numerous scholarships hinge on FAFSA or WASFA completion.

💡 Institutional Aid Eligibility:

• FAFSA details may determine eligibility for coveted institutional aid.

🚀 Early Advantage:

• Apply early for priority consideration; some aid operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

💰 Financial Insight:

• Examine your family's financial landscape for personalized aid packages.
• FAFSA opens doors to affordable federal student loans.

💼 Work-Study Prospects:

• The FAFSA paves the way for work-study programs, marrying work experience with financial support.

How to Begin:

• Click here for a checklist of items you will need to complete your FAFSA/WASFA
• Visit studentaid.gov
• Create an FSA ID for both student and parent/contributor at fsaid.ed.gov

BigFuture Scholarships/College Planning

BigFuture is a FREE resource from the College Board. The site can help with scholarship searches (23,000 in their database), FAFSA, college searches, college prep, college apps, and career exploration. Completing tasks on the site also make you eligible for BigFuture scholarships.

AP College Credit Search

If you are taking an AP class and wondering what credit the exam will give you with different colleges, check out the FREE AP College Credit Search tool. Select the AP class and the tool will let you know what score you need to earn (on a 1-5 point scale) for any college you are researching.

SAT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday SATs is open (all Juniors will take the SAT for FREE in March and the PSAT for FREE in October). The SAT is $60 - register here. You can pick from one of the local SAT test centers - North Central, Mead, Mt. Spokane, or East Valley (LC is NOT a Saturday SAT testing location).



June 1 - register by May 17

ACT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday ACT is open. The ACT is $60 ($85 with writing) this year and you can register here. The ACT website will help you find a testing location (LC is NOT a Saturday ACT testing location).



June 8 - register by May 3

July 13 - register by June 7

Attendance

If your child is going to be absent, please call our Attendance Hotline at 354-6968

If your child is going to be late or needs to leave early, please call the Attendance office at 354-6902

If your child will be missing 3 or more days of school, please complete a Prearranged Absence form. Forms can be found in the Attendance Office or here. 

LC Alumni of Distinction

We are in the process of choosing our alumni of distinction for next year. If you think any former students would be good nominees for this or future years, please click this link and let us know. 

Our goal is to have students look at the alumni and see a possible future version of themselves, so please consider these criteria. 

1. Please nominate people who are still living. 
2. Please nominate people from all stages of life - last year, we honored one alum who is still in his 20s, and another who is still in her 30s.
3. Please consider a wide range of accomplishments, from politics to business to the arts to sports to law to science. There are many ways to excel in this world!
4. Please consider alumni from diverse backgrounds. We would like all of our students to be able to see themselves reflected in our alumni.

LCTV1 News

Every Monday, we begin Advisory with the LCTV1 News show. Check it out here to see all of the amazing things happening at LC.

STEM Coding Camp for Girls

FREE coding camp designed to spark girls’ interest in STEM fields. EWU is partnering with Fast Enterprises to offer Camp Code for Girls - Spokane this summer. Since 2020, Camp Code has provided an opportunity for girls in the Spokane area to get hands-on experience learning how to code. 

Who: Girls who will be in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade next year.

What: Campers participate in a variety of educational coding games and activities led by experienced female software developers. Camp Code introduces campers to a variety of women in technology and explores the diverse opportunities available to women who code. 

When & Where: June 24-28 at Eastern Washington University  

Why: 8th through10th grade is a pivotal age when girls make educational decisions that will lead them either toward or away from STEM fields.  

For more information, click here.

After School Homework Center

Tuesday-Thursday - 2:45-3:45pm in Room C119. Help is available every homework center session, but we will have content specific teachers available on focused days if you need help in a particular subject. 

Tuesdays - Math

Wednesdays - Science 

Thursdays - English/Social Studies 

We will also have two Monday-Thursday push weeks where all content focused teachers will be available. They will occur mid Q2 and Q4. Snacks will be provided.

Student & Parent/Visitor Parking

Parent/Visitor Parking: LC does NOT have designated visitor parking, so you can park at any of the metered spots across the street. For after-hours events, you can park for free in any of the parking lots under the freeway. The doors to the Commons building are handicap accessible.

Student Drop-off/Pick-Up: Buses pick up students all around the perimeter of the school. Please do not park in these locations before school/after school. We recommend arriving for pick up after the buses have left at 2:40pm.

Student Parking: LC students can park in the two freeway lots (in front of the Field House and in front of the church to the east). Be sure to display your student parking permit to avoid getting a ticket in the student lots.

The lots under the freeway directly in front of the main building and the Commons and the Field House parking garage are ONLY for LC staff and are monitored and ticketed for cars without staff permits.

Contact Us

Administrators:

• Ivan Corley, Principal - 509-354-6888
• Brandon Bouge, Assistant Principal - Student Services 509-354-7023
• Phil High-Edward, Asst. Principal - Student Services 509-354-6898 
• Janet Lane, Assist. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6941 
• Theresa Meyer, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6976 
• Austin Johnson, Athletic Director 509-354-6967
• Rachel Glines, Principal Assistant 509-354-7002

Counselors:

• 12th Grade: Stacey Donahue, 509-354-5788 
• 11th Grade: Annette Pare, 509-354-6894 
• 10th Grade: Charlene Dupper, 509-354-6897 
• 9th Grade A-J & Special Education: Amy Haghighi, 509-354-6893 
• 9th Grade K-Z & ELD: Emily Magnuson, 509-354-6895 
• College & Career/Running Start: Calvin Bruce, 509-354-6965