Lake Hamilton School District

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Jacque Hatman to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. Jacque will be a 5th grade writing teacher at the intermediate school.

MESSAGE FROM ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL Check out a message from 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 President and CEO, Marcy Doderer, on the importance of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Arkansans ages 12 or older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There is no out-of-pocket expense for the vaccine. For those that do not have insurance, the vaccine will be available at no charge. Contact the Arkansas Department of Health by calling 1-800-985-6030 or visit healthy.arkansas.gov to find a vaccine clinic near you! #LHWolfNation

AAA MESSAGE | COVID-19 VACCINATIONS Last year, the vast majority of games, matches, etc., were cancelled due to quarantines, not positive cases. The CDC, Arkansas Department of Health, and the Governor’s office have all stated that the standard for this school year is for all school-aged students 12 years old and up that are fully vaccinated no longer have to quarantine after exposure to someone with COVID-19. They can continue attending school and participating in extracurricular activities. The AAA Office encourages everyone who is 12 years old and up and eligible to get vaccinated. Linked below is an Arkansas Department of Health COVID-19 Immunization Consent Form. This is the Consent Form for anyone over the age of 18, and it is the Parent Consent Form for anyone 12-17 years old (https://files.constantcontact.com/b902e441701/344da446-67d1-41b3-b0fc-f162a5acbc0f.pdf) There is no out-of-pocket expense for the vaccine. For those that do not have insurance, the vaccine will be available at no charge. Contact the Arkansas Department of Health by calling 1-800-985-6030 or visit healthy.arkansas.gov to find a vaccine clinic near you!

HOMEGROWN HERO | BRANDON STARR We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Brandon Starr who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 2006. #LHWolfNation

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome CW4 James R Lively to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. CW4 Lively will be the Senior Army Instructor for JROTC.

HOMEGROWN HERO | CASSI WILLIS We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Cassi Willis who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 2015. #LHWolfNation

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Kendra Pennington to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. Kendra will be an English teacher at the junior high.

ADMINISTRATORS WORKSHOP The Lake Hamilton School District administrative team is kicking off the 2021-22 school year today with their annual summer workshop. The LHSD is planning for a successful 2021-22 school year! #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | ANGEL RATHER We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Angel Rather who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 1991. #LHWolfNation

PARTNER IN EDUCATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Diamond Band as a Partner in Education. Diamond Bank provided food for the 7 on 7 football camp held at Wolf Stadium yesterday. Is your business or organization interested in partnering with the Lake Hamilton School District? Apply: https://lhsd.info/PartnerApplication #LHWolfNation

STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR | REGIONAL FINALIST The Arkansas Department of Education has announced that Jil'lana Heard, LHSD Teacher of the Year, is one of 12 regional finalists for the State Teacher of the Year award. Heard is the library media specialist at Lake Hamilton High School. The 12 regional finalists will be recognized at an event August 5 at the Governor’s Mansion. During the event, the four state semi-finalists will be announced. “After such a challenging school year, it is my honor to recognize some of the best teachers around the state,” ADE Secretary Johnny Key said. “The 2020-2021 school year was unprecedented; however, Arkansas’ teachers rose to the occasion. Unlike many other states, schools in Arkansas were open throughout the entire school year. It is because of dedicated teachers, like those recognized today, that our students didn’t miss a day of learning. Congratulations to the regional finalists, and thank you for leading by example both in and out of the classroom.” "On behalf of the Lake Hamilton School District, I offer our congratulations to Mrs. Jil’Lana Heard for earning her position as a regional finalist for Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Heard is an outstanding representative for our district and community. Her enduring commitment to excellence, along with her passion and energy for her profession, make Jill a great choice for the Arkansas Teacher of the Year. We are excited to wholeheartedly support Mrs. Heard as she continues through the next round." Shawn Higginbotham, LHSD Superintendent "Congratulations to our own, Jil’lana Heard, on being named a regional winner in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year competition. Jil’ana is passionate about students mastering the most fundamental academic skill: reading. She is an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled teacher. She is a published author and an expert who guides and inspires students and adults of varying backgrounds and abilities to learn. She is respected and admired by her students, colleagues, and the Lake Hamilton School District Community. She demonstrates leadership and innovation both inside and outside the walls of the traditional classroom. I cannot imagine a person fitting the mold of Arkansas Teacher of the Year better than our Lake Hamilton High School library media specialist, Jil’Lana Heard." Donald Westerman, LHHS Principal Each regional finalist will receive a certificate and a $1,000 prize provided by the Walton Family Foundation. The Arkansas Teacher of the Year program is part of the National Teacher of the Year program, which recognizes teachers for their teaching and leadership skills. The four state semi-finalists that will be announced on August 5 will be selected from among the 12 regional finalists. One of the four state semi-finalists will be named the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year this fall and will apply to become the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. Some State Board of Education members may attend the August 5 event at the Governor’s Mansion, but no official business will be conducted. To learn more about the ATOY program, visit https://bit.ly/3hJwC0g.

PARTNER IN EDUCATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Mission Filled Drug Company as a Partner in Education. Is your business or organization interested in partnering with the Lake Hamilton School District? Apply: https://lhsd.info/PartnerApplication #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | RANA WARD We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Rana Ward who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 1996. #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | BETHANY ALEXANDER We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Bethany Alexander who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 2002. #LHWolfNation

SPORTS SAFETY WEEK It's #SportsSafetyWeek in Arkansas! Big thanks to the Arkansas Activities Association and the Arkansas High School Coaches Association for releasing informative videos each day of the week! Visit https://www.ahsaa.org/smac to view all of the videos and information! Monday, July 12th Heat illness Tuesday, July 13th Concussion and Athletic Physicals Wednesday, July 14th Sudden Cardiac Thursday, July 15th Communicable Disease Friday, July 16th Emergency Action Plans and Athletic Training #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | DANA GREGORY We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Dana Gregory who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 1980. #LHWolfNation

STATE ALE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR The Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators recently presented Heath Miller, Lake Hamilton New Horizons Alternative Learning Environment Coordinator, with the 2021 Arkansas ALE Administrator of the Year Award. Miller received this award for his exemplary contributions and support to Alternative Education at Lake Hamilton and in Arkansas. Congratulations! #LHWolfNation

LHHS | NOW HIRING 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡: Successful candidates will meet highly qualified status, having earned at least 60 college credit hours, an Associate's or higher degree, or passed the Praxis exam for paraprofessionals. Hourly rate is $11.75 - $16.75 depending on experience and education. The position is full-time with all classified employee benefits. For more information contact Donald Westerman at donald.westerman@lhwolves.net. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

LHES | NOW HIRING 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 / 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿: Experience is preferred. For more information contact Kevin Catlett at kevin.catlett@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-8725. Salary Range: $13.75 - $18.75. 12-month contract. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Casey Wornick to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. Casey will be a first grade teacher at the primary school.