Lake Hamilton School District

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 Cambell Wilson at the elementary school: "Ms. Wilson is such a great teacher! She makes learning fun and creative. You can tell she loves her class and has passion to always build her children up and help them learn in their own unique ways. It feels great when your kids come home and say they have such a awesome teacher and they love to go to school daily!" - Sarah Short (LHES 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 Halie Brakefield at the primary school: "I cannot brag enough on Mrs. Brakefield. My child looks forward each week to Friday because he gets to go to library. She works hard to create fun, learning centers each week. He cannot wait to tell me every Friday what fun new book she read to them. I’m so thankful that she continues to grow his love for books. Thank you for all you do!" - Holli Hightower (LHPS 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 Golden Puckett at New Horizons. "Words cannot express how thankful I am to work with Golden. She is always there when my students or I need her. Always going the extra mile. Golden comes to our room each day to make sure we are okay and asking how she can be a blessing. You are the true blessing. Thank for all you do for us! We appreciate you." - Mandy Jones (LH New Horizons Teacher) #LHWolfNation

SPRING BREAK All Lake Hamilton School District buildings and offices will be closed March 22 - 26 for spring break.  School will resume for students and staff on Monday, March 29, 2021. Enjoy your break #LHWolfNation! 

HISTORY CLUB COMPETES IN REGIONALS Lake Hamilton History Club students recently competed in their second National History Day (NHD) regional competition. Three students placed at regionals and received invitations to compete in the NHD State Competition: Aliyah Mairs and Claire Slaughter (1st), Lillian Halter (3rd). The NHD state competition will be held virtually on April 25, 2021. Congratulations to all of the following history club students for submitting projects to the regional competition: 8th graders Kynli Wheeler, Easton Smith, and Jake Spruill created a documentary about the Gutenberg Press and its role in the Protestant Reformation. 8th graders Aliyah Mairs and Claire Slaughter choreographed a performance about contemporary dance, and the effect it had on social changes. 8th graders Lillian Halter created a documentary that explores the psychology behind Hitler’s speeches, and his popularity in Germany before the war. 7th graders Mollie Margaret Gidcomb and Haddie Heard designed a unique exhibit titled. “Practical Threads: Expressing Women Empowerment Through Fashion.” 7th grader Abigail Cousins wrote a historical research paper about Amelia Bloomer’s newspaper publication and the role it played during the women’s suffrage movement. 8th graders Kaitlin Guthrie and Gabby Gilliam designed an exhibit board to showcase Anne Frank’s diary. 7th grader Krystiana Walker’s documentary covered Hamilton and Burr’s infamous duel. 7th grader Johnny Ward focused his research on the secret network and communication of the Underground Railroad (documentary). The history club's sponsor is Leah Graveley. #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 Holli Hightower at the primary school: "Mrs. Hightower has made this year great for my little boy. She has gone above and beyond to communicate with me and work with me on some issues my son has had this year. She is an amazing example of a teacher who truly cares about her students. My son absolutely loves her and looks forward to getting up and going to school every day. Mrs. Hightower deserves recognition for being an outstanding teacher!" - Veronica Wimberly (LHPS Parent) #LHWolfNation

A.C.E. AWARD WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY Lake Hamilton Middle School has announced the students and staff selected for the February A.C.E. award. The students and staff were nominated by the LHMS faculty for exemplifying a great attitude, character, and enthusiasm for learning. 6th Grade: Donald "DJ" Wilson, Sarah Landrum 7th Grade: Makenzie Ruffin, Noah Stack Staff: Carol Rash, Angie Gray #LHWolfNation

SHARE YOUR REASON WHY Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? If so - use our template (https://lhsd.info/COVID-Vaccine-Sign) to share your reason for being vaccinated! We'd love to share your reason with others on our social media sites! Upload a picture of yourself holding the sign at this link: https://lhsd.info/LHSD-Photo-Upload #LHWolfNation

THROWBACK THURSDAY The #ThrowBackThursday for this week is from 1984. Did you know Lake Hamilton High School used to produce a newspaper publication called "Wolf Tracks" for the students and staff? Pictured is the 1984 editor, Paige Vaughn, with sponsor and teacher, Trisha McGrew. #LHWolfNation

FOOD SCIENCE EXPERIMENT Lake Hamilton High School students in Melody Gilleran's food safety and nutrition classes recently conducted a food science experiment that produced rainbows using food coloring in milk. Students demonstrated the property of surface tension and the effect a surfactant has on it. The students also analyzed the fat content of various milks and predicted the outcome of each milk based on their knowledge of how surfactants react to fats. #LHWolfNation

QUIZ BOWL HEADED TO STATE FINALS The Lake Hamilton High School quiz bowl team recently competed in the virtual 6A state tournament and qualified to face off against Russellville in the 6A championship game in April. The match will air on AETN with the date and time to be determined. Will Livingston, team captain, was the team's high-point player. Both Livingston and Wesley Bonner earned all-tournament honors. Team Picture (L-R): Wesley Bonner, Austin Barnes, Lilly McPherson, Harrison Carrouth, Madison Divine, Cade Martin, Madison Cole, and Will Livingston. The team is coached by Julie Mullings. #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 Sabrina Shelton at the high school: "I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving my kids the way you do. I have never seen a teacher with a heart as big as yours for kids. That you, again, for being there. It means more than you know and it definitely doesn't go unnoticed." - Lori Morris (LHHS Parent) #LHWolfNation

CHESS RESULTS The Lake Hamilton Junior High chess team recently finished 3rd in the state regional tournament. 40 students participated in the virtual tournament with team standings determined by the top four players on each team. The Lake Hamilton High School chess team recently placed 9th out of 20 teams and 86 students in the state regional tournament. #LHWolfNation #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 Melissa Meredith at the elementary school: "My daughter has been blessed to have Mrs. Meredith in her life for the past two years, and so have I. We can not thank Mrs. Meredith enough for helping Anabelle spread her little wings a little more. We will miss her terribly after this school year but I know Mrs. Meredith will ALWAYS be there for my daughter, even years and decades from now." - Ceci McFee (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

STUDENT ARTIST SELECTED FOR EXHIBITION Alexis Ogilvie, a senior art student at Lake Hamilton High School, has has submitted her work, "The Sky Diver," in the Young Arkansas Artists competition. Alexis was asked to include her work into the two-year loan program for display around the state. Displays include the Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Clinton National Airport. The Young Arkansas Artists competition highlights the remarkable talent, creativity, and perspective of Arkansas students. For 60 years, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has been giving young student artists the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and skills through the annual Young Arkansas Artist competition. Each year, art teachers and instructors throughout Arkansas submit their students’ work K-12 in a variety of media. Traditionally, there are close to 500 entries each year. A panel of art professionals select works to be included in the exhibition. A grand juror awards a Best of Class and two Honorable Mentions per grade, as well as the Ray Smenner Award for Painting and the Mid-Southern Watercolorists Award for Watercolor. The Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition also rewards each winner’s schools to benefit their art programs and encourage further engagement with the arts. The online exhibition opens May 15. #LHWolfNation

ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL Three Lake Hamilton High School 11th grade students have been selected to attend Arkansas Governor's School (AGS) this summer. AGS is a six week summer program of intense study held at Arkansas Tech University. Only 400 students are allowed to attend each summer. It is a highly competitive, prestigious program, presented by the Arkansas Gifted and Talented Department of Education. Evan Welch: Cybersecurity Specialty Zander King: Mathematics Cindy Ramos: Alternate in Social Science #LHWolfNation

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR FINALIST Lake Hamilton Junior High computer science teacher, Ashley Kincannon, has been selected as a finalist for the 2021 Computer Science Educator of the Year award. The Arkansas Department of Education announced five educators that were selected as finalists. “The ADE Office of Computer Science received many quality applications,” Anthony Owen, the state director of Computer Science Education, said. “This year’s applications were some of the most competitive we have seen in the three years of this award. Unfortunately, our team could only select five, and we selected the educators who best demonstrated both a long-term and ongoing commitment to, passion for, and impact on computer science education in Arkansas and the nation. These educators have earned and deserve this recognition." The 2021 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year Finalists are as follows: Carl Frank - Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts Ashley Kincannon – Lake Hamilton Junior High School (Lake Hamilton School District) Kimberly Raup – Conway High School (Conway School District) Stacy Reynolds – McGehee High School (McGehee School District) Lauren Taylor - Dardanelle High School (Dardanelle School District) Each finalist will receive a $2,500 award from the ADE Office of Computer Science. A panel of representatives from the ADE Computer Science Unit, the 2020 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year, external industry leaders, and other education experts will review the finalists’ applications and select the 2021 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year based on a rubric scoring system. The winner, who will be announced at a later date, will receive an additional $12,500 award. To learn more about the ADE Office of Computer Science Education, go to https://bit.ly/30Ngi56. #LHWolfNation

FOR THE BIRDS Lake Hamilton Middle School students in Stacey Dickson's classes recently made bird feeders out of toilet paper rolls, peanut butter, and bird seed. The students hung the feeders outside of their classroom so they could watch and spot all of the different birds that visit each day through the window! #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT A STAFF SHOUTOUT Has one of our employees gone above and beyond to make your school year great? Share the love by submitting a staff shout out: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts #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 Drew Nash at the primary school: "Even with a challenging year, Mrs. Nash has gone above and beyond to make sure her kindergartners have the best and most “normal” experience as possible. You can see how much she cares about her students and their learning. I am so proud of how much my child has learned in her classroom. Her impact will last long after kindergarten." - April Harper (LHPS Parent) #LHWolfNation