Lake Hamilton School District

FINALISTS | TECH FOR GOOD COMPETITION Congratulations to Lake Hamilton Junior High students, Maddox Porter and Sarah Humphries, for being selected as finalists in the state Tech for Good competition. The students were presented with the problem of food insecurity in Arkansas and worked to create technology to solve the problem. Sarah and Maddox presented to over 100 8th grade girls across Arkansas during the virtual competition through a live platform. Sarah was the winner of the competition, and both girls were the youngest finalists in the state. Congratulations! #LHWolfNation

​LHHS RECEIVES $20,000 GRANT The Southern Regional Education Board has awarded Lake Hamilton High School a grant in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund a special project focused on improving Career Pathways and Career Technical Education. This project will involve SREB conducting a Career Pathway Review (CPR) in May 2021 and be followed in 2021-2021 with coaching and support for focus teams and leadership to address problems of practice discerned through the CPR process. Lake Hamilton High School is excited to have SREB experts and SREB tools available to build on the current student experiences in Career and Technical Education. #LHWolfNation

EASTER EGG INCLUSION HUNT The classes of LeaAnn Ferrell (intermediate), Morgan Winston (PBS), Deanna Jones (intermediate) recently participated in an inclusion egg hunt. Students found over 300 eggs. #LHWolfNation

LHJH | ACT ASPIRE TESTING INFORMATION All junior high students (onsite and virtual) will take the ACT Aspire Tests on campus in April. While one grade is testing, the other grade will be off-campus learning virtually. Please visit the following link for specific testing information and testing dates: http://lhsd.info/LHJH-ACT-Aspire-Info #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 Debbie Key at the intermediate school: "I would like to give a big shout out thank you to my daughter's 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Debbie Key. This has been a difficult year of change for all and my daughter Lexi's first year at Lake Hamilton. In addition, I've been diagnosed and battling a serious health condition, so the adjustment has not been easy for Lexi. But with all of that, we're blessed to have Debbie Key as her teacher because she has gone way above and beyond what any parent could ask, expect or hope for in the teaching and caring for of the children. I know that firsthand, and I just want to share with everyone how fortunate we are that she is a part of Lake Hamilton School District. It will not be covid-19 my family remembers most this year. It will be Mrs. Key. Thank you for your dedication! We love you!" - Angela Tindall (LHIS Parent) #LHWolfNation

LHHS | GOLF TRYOUTS Incoming 9 - 12th grade students interested in trying out for the golf team for the fall of 2021 should contact brandi.higginbotham@lhwolves.net for more information.   #LHWolfNation

THROW BACK THURSDAY Did you know the Lake Hamilton Primary School building opened 20 years ago? Our #ThrowBackThursday for this week is from 2001. Pictured is Martha Nolan's class looking on as the signage was placed on the building. #LHWolfNation

LHHS JROTC | ARKANSAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Lake Hamilton High School Army JROTC Cadet, Kyle Cooper, recently enlisted into the Arkansas Army National Guard. Kyle is a junior and will attend basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia this summer under the split-option program. We are proud of our JROTC program and Kyle's commitment to serve our country! #LHWolfNation

VACCINE INTEREST SURVEY Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that all Arkansans age 16 and above are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Lake Hamilton School District is looking to host a free, voluntary, on-site vaccination clinic for all parents of LHSD students and students age 16 and older. The District will use this survey (https://lhsd.info/Vaccine-Interest-Survey) to gauge how many of our parents and students (16 and older) would like to be vaccinated if an on-site option was scheduled. Please fill out the survey if you and/or your student (16 or older) would be interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine at an on-site clinic held at Lake Hamilton. Please note: Any student that is 16 or 17 years of age must have a parent/guardian present in order to receive the vaccine. Students who are 18 years or older may receive the vaccine without a parent/guardian present. This is not a registration form for the vaccine. This is an interest survey. The deadline to complete the interest survey is Monday, April 5, 2021. Depending on the response, the District will work to schedule an on-site clinic for those that are interested in the very near future. #LHWolfNation

LHHS | PROM TICKETS ON SALE Prom will be held on Saturday, April 24, from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. in Wolf Arena. Prom tickets are on sale for Lake Hamilton High School juniors and seniors. Juniors and seniors can purchase up to two tickets (one for themselves and one for a guest that is a Lake Hamilton High School 10 - 12th-grade student). Students must be in good standing to attend prom. Tickets can be purchased through My School Bucks (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getlogin) through April 5, 2021. For those without a My School Bucks account, register using your student ID number. For those that do not know their student ID number, view it by logging in to eSchool HAC. Prom tickets are $25 per person. Email melody.gilleran@lhwolves.net for more information. Catch a video preview of how prom will look here: https://youtu.be/JYB9dovuJq8 #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 Shannon Sarka at the primary school: "Shannon is a spectacular person inside & out. Not only is she an outstanding educator, she is also a wonderful bus driver. It’s people like her that make coming to work a great experience. I know I share many other opinions in saying we are very fortunate to have her educating at Lake Hamilton Schools. Thanks for all you do Shannon!" - Jerry Chancellor (LHSD Staff Member) #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 Brian Lee at the high school: "I just want to say how much I appreciate Mr. Lee taking time to let parents of the virtual students know when they are getting behind so we can give them a push. This has been a tough year and I know it’s been hard on teachers too. Trying to learn from home by yourself had a lot of challenges for all. Again thank you for all you do!" - Ann Hill (LHHS Parent) #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING | FOOD SERVICE WORKER Chartwells K12 is now hiring for 2 full-time food service worker positions for 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: http://lhsd.info/Chartwells-Food-Service Contact Aaron Tipken, LHSD Director of Dining Services / Chartwells K12, for more information at aaron.tipken@lhwolves.net or 501.463.5414 #LHWolfNation

TRACK MEET CANCELED The junior high track meet scheduled for this afternoon at Lakeside has been canceled. #LHWolfNation

COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS CONTINUE Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he has lifted the state's mask mandate. At the March school board meeting, the possibility of this happening was discussed. For many reasons, it was recommended to continue all COVID-19 safety precautions through the end of the school year. The Lake Hamilton School District Board of Education will consider an official mask policy during the April board meeting. Until that time, the Lake Hamilton School District will continue its current practice of requiring teachers, students, and visitors to wear masks in all schools and district facilities. Social distancing will also be continued. Our COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including the mask mandate, have allowed us to keep our schools open. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance stating proper mask-wearing may now prevent individuals from being identified as close contacts in K-12 schools that have implemented a mask mandate. This means that if both individuals at school – the person diagnosed with COVID-19 and the person exposed to the positive case – have masks on and are wearing them correctly, the individual exposed does not need to quarantine. Arkansas Department of Education Secretary, Johnny Key, announced today that Arkansas schools will follow the updated guidance released by the CDC. The updated guidance will have a significant impact on reducing the number of students who must quarantine and will be a serve as an additional incentive for proper mask-wearing. With the end of the school year less than ten weeks away, the Lake Hamilton School District will continue focusing on educating our students while maintaining a safe teaching and learning environment. It is our hope that #LHWolfNation supports our safety efforts in order to finish our school year strong.

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 Carol Rash at the middle school: "She helps me when I get stuck on a math problem. I love that we get to have her for Wolf Time on Thursdays because she is so nice to all of her students. She is the best teacher I could ever have!" - Makenzi Lynch (LHMS Student) #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 Shelly Wheeler at the junior high: "She is one of the main reasons I show up everyday and she makes her class fun! She’s super sweet and an amazing person!" - Shelby Book (LHJH Student) #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: MARCH 29 - APRIL 3, 2021 Check out what's going on in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755977

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 Lauren Gilleran at the middle school: "My son Cade received the sweetest handwritten note of encouragement in the mailbox from Ms. Gilleran. It was just what he needed to get back to work after the break! This was so thoughtful and sweet! I also want to note that every time I listen in on a meet she is always upbeat, positive and encouraging. I know this has been a challenging semester for all teachers so thank you to ALL!" - Katy Slaten (LHMS Parent) #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 Kathryn Winfrey at the primary school: "Ms. Winfrey has gone above and beyond this year for my son, Pierce, even with all the covid restrictions. We started kindergarten not knowing much and now he can write sentences and count past 100. It’s refreshing every morning seeing Pierce so excited to go to school and learn because he loves his teacher and the environment she creates for her students! We are so thankful for her this year! We love her!" - Taylor Parker (LHPS Parent) #LHWolfNation