Lake Hamilton School District

ALL STATE BAND Eight Lake Hamilton High School Power Band of Arkansas students have been selected for the Arkansas All-State band. The students competed for individual placement in the Region 2 Honor Band this past December. The highest-scoring students in each region qualified to audition for the Arkansas All-State band. All-State is the highest honor an individual musician can earn in Arkansas. Matt Shirey-Alto Saxophone Lorelei Hand-Tenor Saxophone Kaden Manley-Tenor Trombone Payton Winfrey-Tenor Trombone Dylan Denham-Ehuponium & Jazz Trombone Chase Merritt-Euphonium Alexis Ogilvie-Percussion Nathan Miller-Percussion. #LHWolfNation

SPORTS HALL OF FAME BANQUET TICKETS ON SALE The Lake Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame Committee has selected 5 individuals to induct into the Lake Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The banquet and induction ceremony will take place on Friday, February 19, in the Lake Hamilton High School Cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available online (https://lhsd.info/Sports-HOF-Tickets) for $15 per person and include the banquet, dinner, and admission to the basketball game. Tickets to the banquet will not be available at the door. All tickets must be purchased by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021. Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Meredith Heckel LaRue, Ethan Turpen, Matt Wait, Jessica Weatherford, and John Welch. *All COVID-19 directives will be followed at the banquet, dinner, and basketball game. #LHWolfNation

MITCH PETRUS AWARD Lake Hamilton High School senior, Destin Rhodes, was recently awarded the Mitch Petrus Award. Destin appeared on Fox16 to receive the award. Sue and Phil Petrus, parents of Mitch Petrus, joined the broadcast via video conference to offer their congratulations and announce that Destin would receive scholarship money associated with the award. Mitch Petrus passed away in 2019 of a heat stroke. The Mitch Petrus Award goes to a high school football player each year that best represents Mitch's characteristics. #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 Tara West at the high school: "Coach West has made a positive impact on my daughter's life. She encourages her daily. She has helped her develop a positive self-image and gain self-confidence. Thank you Coach West for all that you have done and continue to do!" -Emily Smeltzer (LHHS Parent) #LHWolfNation

SANITIZER DONATION The Lake Hamilton School District would like to thank Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief for donating two pallets of hand sanitizer. #LHWolfNation

GAME CANCELLED The 9th grade boys basketball game tonight at North Little Rock has been cancelled. #LHWolfNation

THROW BACK THURSDAY Our #ThrowBackThursday for this week comes from 1970. Pictured are Lake Hamilton High School students during their typewriting class. Who remembers learning to type on a typewriter in school? #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 Brenda Kilby at the intermediate school: "Nurse Brenda, You do so very much for not only our students and staff, but also for ALE and PBS. You are so very caring and compassionate to everyone. You work so very hard, seeing anywhere from 50 to 100 students every day! You bring so much love and kindness to our school! I'm so very fortunate to be able to call you my friend! With much love and respect." -Yvette Hill (LHIS Staff) #LHWolfNation

ALPHA PACK Lake Hamilton Primary School recently announced the 1st grade Alpha Pack students for the month. These students were selected by their teacher based on outstanding character and being an all-around awesome kid! Ember Leach, Pierre Hernandez, Emerson Mitchell, Sophia Vega, Jamerson Lawson, Sophia Hawley, Victoria Wells, Aaliyah Waller, Bragen Whittington, Colton Wildmon, Laiklin Bailey, Caige Stewart, Ayden Ayers, and Molly Murray. #LHWolfNation

CUB CLUB Lake Hamilton Primary School has announced the kindergarten students selected to the cub club for the month. These students were selected by their teacher for being a great student and an all-around awesome kid! Benton Wright, Laytyn Austin, Valeria Markle, Blakelyn Johnson, Ember Kiser, Aubrey Newell, Zoey Young, Carleigh Little, Lexi Parker, Aylin Hernandez-Santillan, Audree Brawdy, Croix Fendley, Declan Fisk, Amaia Navarro, Jack Floyd, William Ragsdale #LHWolfNation

SWIMMING WOLVES HEADED TO CONFERENCE The Lake Hamilton Swimming Wolves recently competed in Russellville, placing 3rd, with the following top finishers: 1st in 200 IM and 500 Free: Ethan Smith 2nd in 500 Free: Peyton Speas 2nd in 200 Medley Relay: Colton Barentine, Ethan Smith, Aidan Qualls and Coby Qualls 2nd in 200 Free Relay: Ethan Smith, Colton Barentine, Zeke McCain, Aidan Qualls 3rd in 100 Fly and 100 Free: Aidan Qualls 4th in 100 Breast: Coby Qualls 5th in 50 Free: Michaella Morris Congratulations to the following swimmers that have made state qualifying times: Ethan Smith Aidan Qualls Coby Qualls Zeke McCain Colton Barentine Peyton Speas The team will compete in Russellville this Saturday at the 5A South Conference Meet and the 5A State Swim Meet on February 27th. #LHWolfNation

STUDENTS OFF CAMPUS THURSDAY & FRIDAY Thursday, February 11, 2021, is Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences. Students (onsite and virtual) will not attend school on the 11th during the parent-teacher conference day. Each building has released information regarding conference scheduling options. Can't schedule something for the 11th? No worries! Contact your child's teacher(s) to set something up for an alternative date. Friday, February 12, 2021, is a Student Digital Day. Students will not attend school onsite this day. Instead, they will complete virtual assignments from home. Attendance will be counted based on the completion of assignments. Teachers will communicate specific participation expectations with students. #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 Jennifer Mahan at the primary school: "Mrs. Mahan did a wonderful job keeping her kindergarten students engaged and progressing during their recent switch to digital learning to keep their classroom safe. I really appreciated the time and effort she put in to make sure that my child had meaningful learning opportunities during this time off site. Thank you Mrs. Mahan for all that you do!" -Allison Spraggins (LHES Parent) #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING https://lhsd.info/employment Appropriate Arkansas Educators License required. Experience preferred. For more information contact Donald Westerman at donald.westerman@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-9311. #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 Cathy Tucker at the primary school: "As a parent you always hope your child is matched with the best possible teacher each year. My sixth grader has faired well through the years and my first grader has hit the jackpot with Mrs. Tucker. She absolutely goes above and beyond with her students and genuinely cares for each one. Between keeping open lines of communication and teaching each child in a way they learn best as individuals, I feel blessed to have her as a part of my sons life. Thank you so very much Mrs. Tucker for all you do for the future of our children!" -Shanda Long (LHPS Parent) #LHWolfNation

LOVE BUGS Lake Hamilton Elementary School students in Corrie Roberts' 3rd grade class recently made "Lovebug" valentines for local nursing home residents. #LHWolfNation

SPIRIT SQUAD INFORMATION Are you interested in being a member of the 2021-22 junior high or high school spirit team? 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 the link below for information on upcoming skills and tryout clinics! http://lhsd.info/Spirit-Squad-Tryout-Information #LHWolfNation

SYLLABLES Lake Hamilton Primary School kindergarten students in Juanita Lynch's classroom are learning about open and closed syllables! #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 Megan Greeson at the middle school: "Mrs.Greeson has been a very great teacher during this time! She’s been one of the best virtual teachers. She always is super interactive and the experiments she does are things most of us have on hand and can share it later with our families! She’s always really understanding and very easy to communicate with! She’s just all around a very fun teacher!" -Preslee Spradlin (LHMS Student) #LHWolfNation

VIRTUAL PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held by video or phone this year on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Students (onsite and virtual) will not attend school on the 11th during the parent-teacher conference day. Each building will release information regarding conference scheduling options. Can't schedule something for the 11th? No worries! Contact your child's teacher(s) to set something up for an alternative date. #LHWolfNation