Lake Hamilton School District

GO GOLD ON FRIDAY #GoGold for #WolfFanFriday tomorrow! The Wolves will host the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. in Wolf Stadium. Both schools have teamed up to "Go Gold" for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Submit pictures (https://lhsd.info/Wolf-Fan-Friday) by 2:00 p.m. on Friday for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! #LHWolfNation

GO GOLD ON FRIDAY #GoGold for #WolfFanFriday tomorrow! The Wolves will host the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. in Wolf Stadium. Both schools have teamed up to "Go Gold" for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Submit pictures (https://lhsd.info/Wolf-Fan-Friday) by 2:00 p.m. on Friday for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! #LHWolfNation

BOARD MEETING | 9.20.21 The Lake Hamilton School District Board of Education will meet on Monday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lake Hamilton Administration and School Board Complex (205 Wolf Street, Pearcy, AR). View the agenda here {https://lhsd.info/Board-Meeting-Agenda}. As a reminder, face-coverings are required inside all buildings on campus. In the event the LHSD board room reaches capacity, overflow patrons may view the board meeting via live-stream inside the high school media center. Please note: the public is always invited to attend board meetings, but the meetings do not provide the opportunity for public comment, other than those that have submitted official requests. LHSD Board Meetings are conducted in a limited forum, in accordance with LHSD Board Policy (Section 1.14, https://lhsd.info/Board-Policy). Only patrons who have submitted written requests to have an item placed on the board meeting agenda to the Superintendent at least five (5) days prior to the meeting of the Board, and received approval confirmation, will be permitted to address the board during the meeting. Each approved patron will have up to ten (10) minutes to address the board. Parents and patrons may contact board members or the superintendent at any time regarding issues and concerns. Please contact Shawn Higginbotham, LHSD Superintendent, at 501.767.2306 or shawn.higginbotham@lhwolves.net. #LHWolfNation

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PRIZE The LHSD would like to thank Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, an LHSD Partner in Education, for sponsoring the employee prize drawing for this week! Congratulations to Sandy McCloud for winning four tickets to Magic Springs Theme & Water Park! If your business or organization would like to partner with the Lake Hamilton School District, fill out an application at this link: https://lhsd.info/PartnerApplication #LHWolfNation

CROSS COUNTRY BEGINS SEASON The Lake Hamilton Cross Country teams officially began their 2021 season this past Saturday at the Bob Gravett Invitational on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University. The senior girls, #5 in class 5A rankings, tied Lakeside, currently #1 in class 5A rankings, with 33 points, but finished second with Lakeside's 6th runner coming in front of Lake Hamilton 6th runner in a tie-breaker. The senior girls finished the day with a 4 - 1 record. The senior boys, #1 in class 5A rankings, won 1st place in the race with a low score of 25 points over 2nd place Lakeside, with 43. The senior boys finished the day with a 11-0 record and a new school record team average of 16:21.52. The junior girls took a dominating win in the 2800 meter course team race with a team low score of 18 points over 2nd place El Dorado with 74 points. The junior boys took 2nd place in the 2800 meter team race with a score of 79 points, finishing behind Benton that scored 68 points. Top 5 finishers for the teams are listed below. Senior Girls: Olivia Pielemeir: 1st place and new school record at 18:42.2 Blair Turpen: 6th place Maylin Reyes: 8th place Mackenzie Cronin: 17th place Sophia Wright: 18th place Senior Boys: Evan Armitage: 1st place Zeke McCain: 2nd place Nathan Miller: 3rd place Ethan Smith: 8th place Nathan Welch: 11th place Junior Girls: Audrey Herrell: 1st place Rylee Burns: 2nd place Lani Inman: 3rd place Zaniya Knotts: 5th place Hali Baber: 8th place Junior Boys: Chay Menzies: 13th place Chaise Mann: 15th place Ashur Gregory: 19th place Adam Luhasz: 22nd place Cannon Vincent: 24th place #LHWolfNation

LHSD | LOCKDOWN The Lake Hamilton School District is currently under lockdown. Students and staff are remaining inside with all exterior doors locked. The Garland County Sheriffs Department and school security team are on-site and are in the process of removing the threat. The district will release more information regarding the lockdown as it becomes available. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS | SEPTEMBER 13 - 18, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1756054

LHHS | PSAT TEST Sophomore students have the opportunity to take a free PSAT test on October 13 at Lake Hamilton.  Pre-registration is required. Find out more here: https://www.lhwolves.net/o/lhhs/article/532287 #LHWolfNation

ROADS CLOSED DURING PARADE The 9.11.01 Remembrance Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. today. Sections of Oakbrook, Adam Brown, and Wolf Street will be blocked off during the parade. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we honor and remember 9.11.01. #LHWolfNation

RED WHITE AND BLUE Tomorrow is a special #WolfFanFriday. Everyone in #LHWolfNation is encouraged to wear red, white, and blue as we honor and remember the lives lost and the brave first responders who put their lives on the line on 9.11.01. Submit pictures (https://lhsd.info/Wolf-Fan-Friday) by 2:00 p.m. on Friday for a chance to be featured on our social media pages.

LHHS | CLUB DAYS Lake Hamilton High School students have over 20 clubs and organizations to choose from! The student organizations at the high school offer something for everyone! Last week, students had the opportunity to meet and interact with club sponsors. The recent club day allowed students the chance to collect information about how to join as well as the upcoming club events and activities! #LHWolfNation

LHJH | LITERATURE CIRCLES Lake Hamilton Junior High students in Jennifer McCullah's Pre-AP English classes recently visited the library to pick a book of their choice through a fun "speed dating" activity. Nikki Aitken, junior high library media specialist, showed the students how to "get to know" their books in 6 minute rotations so that they could decide which one they wanted to take home and read. #LHWolfNation

ROBOTIC FINGER Lake Hamilton Intermediate School 4th grade students in Brittany Bailey's science classes made a model of the human finger. Students used string as a model for tendons and we’re able to observe how each of their finger bones bend at the joints. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING | FOOD SERVICE WORKERS Chartwells K12 is now hiring food service workers in the Lake Hamilton School District. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, and discount marketplace. Visit the link to apply: https://careers.compassgroupcareers.com/main/auth/2/login?jobId=828073 Contact Aaron Tipken, Director of Dining Services / Chartwells K12, for more information at aaron.tipken@lhwolves.net #LHWolfNation

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION PRIZE The LHSD would like to thank Shane's Lawn, Landscaping, & Sprinklers, an LHSD Partner in Education, for sponsoring the employee prize drawing last week! Congratulations to Belinda Hunter (intermediate school employee) and Kelsie Wilson (primary school employee) for winning a $25 VISA gift card! If your business or organization would like to partner with the Lake Hamilton School District, fill out an application at this link: https://lhsd.info/PartnerApplication #LHWolfNation

SEPTEMBER 6 - 11, 2021 | WOLF WEEK NEWS Check out what's happening this week in #LHWolfNation: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1756050

LABOR DAY WEEKEND Have a great weekend, #LHWolfNation! Please remember that all LHSD buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, September 6. School will resume for students and staff on Tuesday, September 7.

FISHING DERBY Lake Hamilton High School students in Sheri Rogers and Emily Harmons classes enjoyed spending time at Entergy Park this morning for a fishing derby. Big thanks to the Lake Hamilton Bass-n-Wolves for helping bait hooks and assist during the derby! #LHWolfNation

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER The final day for local first responders, medical professionals, and past/present military members to register and participate in the 9.11.01 Remembrance Parade is Friday, September 3. (https://lhsd.info/Remembrance-Parade-Registration) The 9.11.01 Remembrance Parade will be held on Friday, September 10, at 1:30 p.m. #LHWolfNation

COLLEGE COLORS Friday is a special #WolfFanFriday as we celebrate College Colors Day! All staff and students are encouraged to deck out in their favorite college gear! Submit pictures (https://lhsd.info/Wolf-Fan-Friday) for a chance to be on our social media! #LHWolfNation