Lake Hamilton School District

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Kristen Weigand to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. Kristen will be the health teacher at the intermediate school.

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Roger Featherston to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. Roger will be a math teacher at the high school.

FOOTBALL PROGRAM AD INFORMATION Would you like to highlight your student, senior, or local business/organization in the LHHS Football Program? Deadline to reserve your space is August 20th! Find out more here: https://lhsd.info/FB-Program-Ad-Info-2021 #LHWolfNation

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Dudley Webb to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. Dudley will be a reading interventionist and assistant football coach at the junior high.

ARKANSAS TEACHER OF THE YEAR STATE SEMI-FINALIST The Lake Hamilton School District is proud to announce that Jil'Lana Heard, LHSD Teacher of the Year, has advanced in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year Program and is now a State Semi-Finalist. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key recognized four Arkansas teachers today who were named 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year State Semi-Finalists. During the ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion, 12 regional finalists also were honored. “Congratulations to the four teachers recognized today,” Key said. “In light of the most recent unprecedented school year, I want to thank all educators for their commitment to their students. These four teachers recognized today are among some of the best educators around this state and represent the hard work and professionalism exhibited whether students learned in person or virtually. Thank you for serving as role models for your students, your fellow educators, and your communities.” The state semi-finalists listed below each received a medallion and an additional $1,000 prize provided by the Walton Family Foundation. As a regional finalist, they also received a certificate and a $1,000 prize. Allison Dolan Social Studies, Grades 9-12 Don Tyson School of Innovation Springdale School District Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Jil’Lana Heard Library Media Specialist, Grades 10-12 Lake Hamilton High School Lake Hamilton School District Dawson Education Service Cooperative Vickie Lewis English, Math, Reading, Science, & Social Studies, Grades 6-8 NewStart Academy ALE Wynne School District Crowley’s Ridge Educational Service Cooperative Jessica Saum Special Education, Grades K-4 Stagecoach Elementary School Cabot School District Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative 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 ATOY selection committee will conduct site visits for each of the four state semi-finalists, with the 2022 ATOY named this fall. The ATOY will be eligible to become the 2022 National Teacher of the Year. To learn more about the ATOY program, visit https://bit.ly/3jiLkL2. #LHWolfNation

K & 1ST GRADE | BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION Will your student be in kindergarten or first grade this year? If so, check out the following link for information on when you'll be able to meet your child's teacher, the supplies needed for kindergarten, dismissal, attendance, and more! https://lhsd.info/Primary-Back-To-School-Info-21-22 #LHWolfNation

WELCOME TO LH WOLF NATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to welcome Dudley Webb to #LHWolfNation for the 2021-22 school year. Dudley will be a reading interventionist and assistant football coach at the junior high.

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. 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

NOW HIRING 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿: Appropriate Arkansas Educators License required. Experience preferred. For more information contact Stacy Howell at stacy.howell@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-4111. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

QUESTION OF THE DAY What was your favorite song in high school? Comment your answer below! #LHWolfNation

READING DEN SUCCESS This summer, the Wolf Pack Reading Den made weekly routes that allowed families to check out over 840 books and receive free lunches for their children. The Lake Hamilton School District would like to thank the over 40+ volunteers and the Chartwell's K12 Food Service team for giving their time to make the summer reading and lunch tour a success! #LHWolfNation

FCCLA | NATIONAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AWARD Donald Westerman, Principal of Lake Hamilton High School in Pearcy, Arkansas, is this year’s recipient of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National School Administrator Award. Selected nationally from a competitive pool of applicants, FCCLA’s National School Administrator Award recognizes one exceptional school administrator annually from across the nation who supports FCCLA chapters and helps students take advantage of the opportunities offered within their school district. Mr. Westerman contributes outstanding support to FCCLA on the local, state, and national level. In addition to regularly attending chapter meetings, leadership activities, and community service events, he assists the Lake Hamilton FCCLA Chapter by encouraging advisers to seek professional development opportunities, promoting student participation and community involvement in FCCLA Week challenges, and working alongside students in their candidacy for district, state, and national office. During his time as a high school student, Westerman was involved in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO). He later taught CTE classes as an Agricultural Teacher at Lake Hamilton High School before becoming Principal. These early life experiences inspired him to advocate for the positive impact CTE and CTSOs can have on students today. Westerman’s reaction to being named FCCLA National School Administrator for 2021 was surprise and gratefulness, “Being recognized and nominated by our students and FCCLA staff at Lake Hamilton High School for this prestigious award was totally unexpected and humbling. Having the ability to provide support to FCCLA and our other CTE programs is a result of the Lake Hamilton School’s Administration and Board of Education expectations for our CTE programs to meet the career preparation needs of all students. Our District provides exceptional support for CTE programs through resource allocation, training, and human capital. Working on behalf of our district administration and BOE to support our outstanding students and teachers through quality CTE has been and continues to be a labor of love”. Mr. Westerman was recognized on-stage and awarded the 2021 School Administrator Award during the Opening General Session at FCCLA’s Hybrid National Leadership Conference on June 27, 2021, in Nashville, TN. More than 2,500 members, advisers, and supporters were in attendance to congratulate him on this national award. This award is made possible thanks to a generous grant from a former administrator in the Deer Creek Public Schools of Oklahoma, Mrs. Helen Schmitz Webster. About FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA reaches more than 180,000 members and over 5,000 Family and Consumer Sciences educators in the United States and territories. #LHWolfNation

QUESTION OF THE DAY What was your favorite school field trip? Comment your answer below! #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | KELLEY MCCLAIN We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Kelley McClain who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 1986. #LHWolfNation

UNITED SOCCER COACHES AWARDS The United Soccer Coaches recently named the individuals recognized for the winter/spring 2021 season. Congratulations to Elijah Shields, Mikey Jimenez, Anthony Schauf, and Dereck Strong for being named as United Soccer Coaches Arkansas Boys High School All-State athlete. The United Soccer Coaches was founded in 1941 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. It has grown into the world's largest soccer coaches' organization that serves members at every level of the game. #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | BROOKE GRIFFIN We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Brooke Griffin who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 2000. #LHWolfNation

QUESTION OF THE DAY Who was your kindergarten teacher? Comment your answer below! #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | ASHLEY REED We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Ashley Reed who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 1999. #LHWolfNation

QUESTION OF THE DAY What was your favorite school lunch? Comment your answer below! #LHWolfNation

HOMEGROWN HERO | BRIAN BRIDGES We are celebrating the many Lake Hamilton employees who are also Lake Hamilton graduates! Today's "Homegrown Hero" is Brian Bridges who graduated from Lake Hamilton High School in 2004. #LHWolfNation