Lake Hamilton School District

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

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

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 John Gardner at the high school: "He's been an amazing coach and taught me so much not just about wrestling but how to become a better person." -Westin Maddox (LHHS Student) #LHWolfNation

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the Lake Hamilton High School Lady Wolves basketball team for beating Lakeside in the conference tournament finals (48-33) to claim the conference championship! What do you eat? What do you eat? Ram meat! Ram meat! #LHWolfNation

SPRING BREAK BULK MEAL REGISTRATION 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

THROWBACK THURSDAY The #ThrowBackThursday for this week is from 1983. The 1983 Wolf Howl yearbook staff have their picture made at Family Park. Who remembers playing on the ship at Family Park when they were young? #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 Deedra Stofer at the junior high: "Mrs. Stofer is not only an amazing teacher, but she’s also a great role model. I enjoy learning from her everyday. I aspire to be like her in my future." - Hope Smeltzer (LHJH Student) #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING Junior High School Career Development Teacher: Appropriate Arkansas Educators License required. Experience preferred. For more information contact Jason Selig at jason.selig@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-2731. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING Junior High School Career Development Teacher: Appropriate Arkansas Educators License required. Experience preferred. For more information contact Jason Selig at jason.selig@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-2731. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #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 Charlotte Grisham at the primary school: "You have made William’s first year in school an absolute success! You have gone above and beyond for him in all the stuff you do. Example: the Spider-Man stuff at Halloween. It’s truly the little things that matter! William is absolutely comfortable with you and it makes me feel okay with sending him to school knowing he has someone there that truly cares about him! Your the absolute best!" - Alexis Bancroft (LHPS Parent) #LHWolfNation

QUIZ BOWL HEADED TO STATE The Lake Hamilton High School quiz bowl team recently participated in the 6A regional virtual tournament and qualified to compete in the 6A state tournament later this month. Cade Martin was the high-point player for the team and was named to the all-tournament team. Pictued (L-R) Front Row: Madison Divine, Austin Barnes, Harrison Carrouth. Standing: Zac Pennington, Patrick Ngassa, Cade Martin. Not pictured: Lilly McPherson. #LHWolfNation

WOLVES SOCCER WINS AT HOPE Congratulations to the Lake Hamilton High School boys soccer team for their win over Hope (2 - 0). #LHWolfNation

OUTDOOR READING Lake Hamilton Elementary School 3rd grade students in the classes of Avaritt and Wilson enjoyed reading in the beautiful weather today! #LHWolfNation

COACH OF THE YEAR The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association recently announced that Brandon Smith has been named the 2020 Boys' High School Cross Country Coach of the Year for the state of Arkansas. This honor was based upon Brandon's leadership and the performance of the Lake Hamilton High School boys' team throughout the 2020 season. The USTFCCCA Cross Country and Track & Field Coach of the Year award program is sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. The program annually recognizes the success of high school coaches for boys' and girls' cross country and track & field in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as well as a National Coach of the Year in the respective sports. The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is a non-profit professional organization representing cross country and track & field coaches of all levels. The organization represents over 10,000 coaching members encompassing NCAA track & field and cross country programs of all divisions, the NAIA, the NJCAA and several state high school track & field/cross country coaches associations. #LHWolfNation

REGION CODING COMPETITION Three teams of students from Karma Turner and Ashley Kincannon's computer science classes competed virtually on February 26 in the 5th Annual Governor's All Regional Coding Competition. Teams across the state competed on the same day in different locations. The top 16 teams will be invited to the Governor's State Coding Competition that will take place in May. Group Picture (L-R): Sage Mooney, Sarah Humphries, Colleen Miller, Jeffrey Cable, Evan Welch (digital), Grant Tinney, Madison Louton. Front Row: Rylan Kincannon, Devon Wardwell. #LHWolfNation #LHWolvesCode #ARKidsCanCode

COVID-19 UPDATE Last week, Governor Hutchinson announced that all public health directives (with the exception of the mask mandate) are changing to public health guidance. While a directive is a mandate, the Governor said that guidance is a strong recommendation. Governor Hutchinson will reassess the state's progress in the COVID-19 pandemic as we approach March 31. School districts have been given the authority to continue requiring students, staff, and visitors to abide by Arkansas Department of Health guidance, which includes wearing masks and social distancing. At this time, nothing has changed for staff, students, or visitors to schools/events at Lake Hamilton. The Lake Hamilton School District believes the reason we have made over 115 days of onsite instruction is by following and adhering to Arkansas Department of Health guidelines. Even though the directives (with the exception of the mask mandate) have been changed to guidelines, the district is still required to follow the quarantine and contact tracing guidelines. All staff, students, and visitors on campus will be required to continue wearing masks and social distancing until further notice. #LHWolfNation

POLAR PLUNGE SCHOOL CHAMPION Lake Hamilton was recently awarded the "Cool School" champion award for raising the most money for Special Olympics Arkansas out of all Hot Springs area schools. Plungers for Lake Hamilton were Stacy Dalton, Lake Hamilton Intermediate School Speech Pathologist, and Allison Spraggins, Lake Hamilton Elementary School Counselor. The team leaders would like to thank all of the supporters who helped the Lake Hamilton Team raise a combined total of $1,000 for Special Olympics Arkansas! It feels great to win the "Cool School" award, but it feels even better knowing our special athletes will continue receiving support to compete in the events they love! #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 Desiree Moore at the primary school: "Mrs. Moore has been so good and helpful with my daughter transitioning to being in kindergarten. She is always willing to help when I have questions about online work or working one on one with my daughter! This school year, teachers are faced with so many difficulties and new guidelines. Mrs. Moore has gone above and beyond to make sure our babies are healthy, learning, and having fun! I cant thankyou enough!" -Tiffany Crowder (LHPS Parent) #LHWolfNation

BOYS SOCCER OPENS WITH A WIN The Lake Hamilton High School boys soccer team opening the season with a 2 - 1 win over Arkadelphia last week. The team plays again on March 2 in Hope. #LHWolfNation