Lake Hamilton High School

ONSITE INSTRUCTION CANCELLED Due to inclement weather, the Lake Hamilton School District will not hold onsite instruction on Monday, February 15, and Tuesday, February 16. Monday and Tuesday will be a virtual learning day for students and staff. Students and parents should log in and check their Seesaw or Canvas account for assignments and specific classroom instructions. Please contact your child's teacher(s) if you have any questions pertaining to virtual assignments and/or lessons. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: February 15 - 20, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNaton this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755933

WINTER WEATHER COMMUNICATION With the possibility of winter weather next week, check out the following link to see how the LHSD will communicate any changes to the normal school schedule: http://lhsd.info/Winter-Weather-Communication #LHWolfNation

SENIOR HIGH BASKETBALL INFORMATION Friday, February 12: The teams will host Hot Springs. Senior night festivities will begin at 5:45 p.m. Senior girls will play at 6:00 p.m. followed by the senior boys. The JV game has been cancelled. Saturday, February 13: The teams will host Pine Bluff. Senior girls will begin at 5:00 p.m. followed by the senior boys. Tickets available at this link: https://lhwolves.ticketleap.com/ #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

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

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

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

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

FCCLA WEEK - THURSDAY Lake Hamilton FCCLA is joining more than 182,000 members across the nation in raising awareness of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and advocating for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) during FCCLA Week, February 8-12, 2021. Participate in the celebration! #LHHS #FCCLAWeek #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

FCCLA WEEK - WEDNESDAY Lake Hamilton FCCLA is joining more than 182,000 members across the nation in raising awareness of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and advocating for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) during FCCLA Week, February 8-12, 2021. Participate in the celebration! #LHHS #FCCLAWeek #LHWolfNation

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK - FEBRUARY 9th Chloe Langston and Donovan Toland Chloe, nominated by Ms. Gaines, goes above and beyond with all of her work. She is kind and inclusive to all her peers, and is a model student. Donovan, nominated by Ms. Keeling, has worked really hard this semester to improve his grades and is looking forward to college after graduation. Students are nominated by their teachers every week for their remarkable actions as leaders, role models, volunteers; their kindness, their dedication, and their sense of community. Congratulations! #Kindness #AmazingWolves #SchoolCommunity #StudentsOfTheWeek #MakeItCount #LHHS #LHWolfNation ------------------------------- This year Subway continues to recognize our Students of the Week with a free lunch. Thanks Subway!

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

FCCLA WEEK Lake Hamilton FCCLA is joining more than 182,000 members across the nation in raising awareness of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and advocating for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) during FCCLA Week, February 8-12, 2021. Held annually during the second week of February in conjunction with Career and Technical Education Month, FCCLA Week celebrates the accomplishments of FCCLA and the positive impact FCS has on our society. Each day of FCCLA Week has a unique theme which allows members, advisers, and supporters to create a customizable, educational experience for everyone involved. #LHHS #FCCLAWeek #LHWolfNation

FCCLA WEEK - TUESDAY Lake Hamilton FCCLA is joining more than 182,000 members across the nation in raising awareness of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and advocating for Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) during FCCLA Week, February 8-12, 2021. Participate in the celebration! #LHHS #FCCLAWeek #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

WOLF WEEK NEWS: February 8 - 13, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755929