Lake Hamilton School District

ROUND 2 STATE BASKETBALL TICKETS The girls and boys basketball teams have advanced to the second round of the 5A State Basketball Tournament. Tickets for each game are available at the links below. All games played at Hot Springs High School. Boys vs Parkview (Friday, March 12, 1:00 p.m.): https://gofan.co/app/events/248514# Girls vs winner of Sylvan Hills/West Memphis (Saturday, March 13, 4:00 p.m.): https://gofan.co/app/events/248366# #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Stephanie Avaritt at the elementary school: "Ms. Avaritt has been such an amazing blessing to my daughter. We were lucky enough to have her in kindergarten and again in 3rd grade. She knows exactly how to push Parker to be a more fluent reader, but also fosters a love of reading and writing in all of her students. I admire her so much as a professional, and look up to her! We love you, Ms. Avaritt!" - Allicyn Willix (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

FRACTIONS Lake Hamilton Intermediate School 4th grade students in Robin Chuang's math classes are learning about fractions using fraction circles. #LHWolfNation

WORKING ON WRITING Lake Hamilton Intermediate School students in Theresa Johnson's reading and writing classes are working hard writing 5 sentence paragraphs. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING Elementary School Gifted & Talented Teacher: Appropriate license is required. Experience is preferred. For more information contact Kevin Catlett at kevin.catlett@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-8725. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING Elementary School Reading Interventionist: Appropriate license is required. Experience is preferred. For more information contact Kevin Catlett at kevin.catlett@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-8725. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

STATE BASKETBALL LIVE STREAM Can't make it to the 5A State Basketball Tournament? Catch the games on live-stream provided by Natural State Sports (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSPzlL3-RDdVlmI5aICJ9A) Girls play today at 4:00 p.m. Boys play Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. #LHWolfNation

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALIST Congratulations to the Lake Hamilton Indoor Winds (LHIW) for being named a WGI World Championship Semi-Finalist in virtual competition week 2! LHIW submitted a recording of their 2021 program 'Retro Replay' for consideration, and placed 2nd in their round, advancing to the semi-final round. LHIW is a 2018 WGI A Class World Champion, and a 2019 WGI Open Class Silver Medalist. The next chance to see the LH Indoor Winds ensemble will be April 10th, at the Arkansas Marching Arts Association Greenwood competition. #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Emily Smeltzer at the elementary school: "Ms. Smeltzer is an amazing communicator. She has helped my son adjust through many changes this year that could have left him feeling uneasy. Instead, he is happy, thriving, and learning so many new things in her class. I love that she sends pictures and messages about exciting things that happen in my son’s class. It has made this year feel a little more “normal.” Thank you for everything you do!!" -Jessica Keller (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

WRESTLING WOLVES AT STATE The Lake Hamilton High School Wrestling Wolves competed at the 5A State Wrestling Championship last week at UALR. Congratulations to the boys team for finishing 3rd place overall. Check out individual placements below: Matt Kara: 3rd (106 weight class) Wyatt Wolf: 3rd (113 weight class) Titan Jackson: 3rd (138 weight class) Justin Crutchmer: 1st (160 weight class) Kendrick Martin: 5th (182 weight class) Alex McClard: 4th (220 weight class) Joseph Richards: 5th (285 weight class) Darian Rhodes: 6th (116 weight class) Jaysa Egleston: 6th (132 weight class) Justin Crutchmer was voted the Outstanding Wrestler in the 138-170 weight classes and is now a 2 time individual state champion. #LHWolfNation

CELEBRATE BY GIVING Lake Hamilton Primary School students in Jordynn Kight's first-grade class recently celebrated the 120th day of school by collecting 120 items to donate to the Lake Hamilton Parent Center food pantry. #LHWolfNation

FEBRUARY CUB CLUB & ALPHA PACK Lake Hamilton Primary School has announced the kindergarten and first-grade students selected to the cub club (kindergarten) and alpha pack (first grade) for the month of February. These students were selected by their teachers for being great students and all-around awesome kids! Kindergarten Cub Club: Addison Stewart, Donavaughn Santillan, Harper Mackey, Blakely Glover, Cristobal Garcia-Cortes, Addy York, Kylley White, Jensen Ford, Yuremi Hernandez, Elijah Causey, Natalie Girlinghouse, Brax Walston, Emalee Johnson, Alex Altamirano, Alexis Bair, Caroline Soyars-Leach 1st Grade Alpha Pack: Aydyn Alana, Asly Cardona, Koltan Wimberly, Phoenix Ray, Katie Reeves, Kelsey Hillison, Luis Lopez, Taylon Bell, Josie Gunn, Braddox LaRue, Madi Willet, Jocelyn Huber, Nevaeh Gonzales, and Chase Sanchez. #LHWolfNation

MIDDLE SCHOOL VIRTUAL ACE AWARD Congratulations to Kellun Barnett, 7th Grade Virtual Academy student, for receiving the January ACE Award for having great attitude, character, and an enthusiasm for learning! #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING JROTC Senior Army Instructor: Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Noncommissioned officers must be retired from the Army in grades E-6 through E-9. Officers must be retired from the Army in the grades of W-1 through W-5 or O-3 through O-6. Must be pre-screened and certified by US Army Cadet Command prior to applying for this position. Successful teaching experience in Army JROTC is preferred. The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) directs, coordinates, and supervises the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program in the high school to which assigned in accordance with the law, policies, and directives of the U.S. Army, and the School Principal, ensuring all program objectives are met. Start date is July 1, 2021. For more information contact High School Principal Donald Westerman at donald.westerman@lhwolves.net or call 501.767.9311. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

STATE BASKETBALL TICKETS Tickets to the first round of the 5A State Basketball Tournament are available online. The tournament is hosted at Hot Springs High School: Girls Game (Tuesday vs Greenbrier @ 4:00 p.m.): https://gofan.co/app/events/248350# Boys Game (Wednesday vs Vilonia @ 1:00 p.m.): https://gofan.co/app/events/248353# #LHWolfNation

WOLVES SOCCER ON A ROLL Congratulations to the Lake Hamilton High School boys soccer team for their wins over Centerpoint (5-2) and Malvern (5-0) last week! #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Brandee Scott at the elementary school: "Mrs. Scott has been such a blessing to our daughter! She has encouraged Lainey to love reading and not a week goes by that we don’t hear something good from Lainey about Mrs. Scott. Thank you so much for working with our daughter! Couldn’t ask for a better reading interventionist!" - Rebekah Schriner (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

FIRST FRIDAY STAFF TREAT Big thanks to Big Red Stores for sponsoring the "First Friday" staff treat for the month of March! Each LHSD employee had the opportunity to stop by the Big Red Store and receive a free 44-ounce fountain drink! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: MARCH 8 - 13, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755965

WOLF HEALTH CLINIC OPENS MONDAY The Lake Hamilton Wolf Health Clinic will open on Monday, March 8, 2021, for Lake Hamilton students and staff. Please visit the following link for complete information, including necessary forms that must be completed prior to visiting the clinic: http://lhsd.info/Wolf-Health-Clinic #LHWolfNation