Lake Hamilton School District

STEP FIELD TRIP Lake Hamilton High School students in Jodie Keeling's Students Transitioning to Employment Program (STEP) recently visited Teeter Motors. Big thanks to Denny Teeter and Mike Fite for teaching the students about car buying and having a career in car sales. #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 Rachel Huggs at the primary school: "Our daughter adores her teacher (Mrs. Reagan Jordan) and we are lucky to have her, but as a parent that picks our child up as a car rider, I wanted to give thanks and a shout out to Rachel Huggs. She does a great job of keeping our car line running smoothly! She is always smiling, waving, and keeping us organized whether the sun is shining or if it is raining. Thanks Rachel." - Kyle White (LHPS Parent) #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: MARCH 15 - 20, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755969

LAKE HAMILTON PRE-K REGISTRATION The Lake Hamilton School District is proud to partner with the Dawson Educational Cooperative to offer the LH Pre-K on campus! The Lake Hamilton Pre-K is the perfect place for your 4-year-old to develop a foundation and love for learning. Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 school year. Students must be 4 years old on or before August 1, 2021. Register online at : http://lhsd.info/21-22-Pre-K-Application Please call the Dawson Educational Cooperative at 870-246-1450 with any questions. #LHWolfNation

SELECTED TO ATTEND CONFERENCE Four Lake Hamilton Junior High computer science students (Jenny Dong, Gabrielle Gilliam, Kaitlin Guthrie, and Anna Allgier) recently applied and were selected to attend the Girls of Promise Conference. Girls of Promise® is an initiative of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, which aims to help women & girls reach their full economic potential. Girls of Promise® exposes girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields with the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses, careers, and putting them on the path to achieve economic security as women. #LHWolfNation

ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING HONORS The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. Congratulations to the following girls who received Arkansas Affiliate Winner Recognition: Taylor Alred, Kaylee Altamirano, Nancy Altamirano, McKenzie Crumpton, Colleen Miller, and Leianna Netterville.  The following girls received the National Certificate of Distinction: Madison Louton, Annie Mayberry, Yadira Morales, and Susy Rios. Pictured (L-R): Susy Rios, Yadira Morales, Colleen Miller, Madison Louton, LeiAnna Netterville, Annie Mayberry, McKenzie Crumpton. Not Pictured: Taylor Alred, Kaylee Altamirano, Nancy Altamirano. 

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 Jodie Keeling at the high school: "Mrs. Keeling is the best of the best! She cares about her students so much! She is always willing to talk to them (and their parents) and help in any way possible! I am so so thankful for her!" - Jennifer Moix (LHHS Parent) #LHWolfNation

THROWBACK THURSDAY Since junior high and high school cheerleading tryouts are tomorrow, the #ThrowBackThursday for this week is the high school cheerleaders from 1996. #LHWolfNation

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MARCH 12 The Lake Hamilton School District will provide no-cost bulk meals for children 18 years and younger during Spring Break via drive-through pick up. In order to prepare the appropriate number of bulk meals, registration is required​ (http://lhsd.info/Spring-Break-Bulk-Meal-Registration) Bulk meal drive through pick up will take place on Friday, March 19, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. behind the high school cafeteria. 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches will be provided for each child that is 18 years or younger in the household. The registration deadline for the Spring Break bulk meals is Friday, March 12. #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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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