Lake Hamilton High School

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 Bridgette Dunn at the high school: "Thank you for all of your help and the kindness in your heart. God bless you!" -Sean Baugh (LHHS Student) #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING Apply online: http://lhsd.info/employment High School Computer Science Teacher: Appropriate Arkansas Educators License required. Experience preferred. For more information contact Donald Westerman at donald.westerman@lhwolves.net or call 501-767-9311. #LHWolfNation

FEATURE TEACHER - DECEMBER Roberta Chapman - English Language Arts ---------------------------- Teachers are nominated by students and/or staff. Lake Hamilton High School is very fortunate in having teachers who are dedicated, inspirational to other adults, and great role models for their students. #LHHS #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: January 25 - 30, 2021 Check out what's going on in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755921 #LHWolfNation

​LHHS RECEIVES START UP GRANT Lake Hamilton High School was recently awarded a $29,209.39 grant by the Arkansas Department of Education Division of Career and Technical Education for the addition of the Child Care Guidance and Management Program of Study. The grant will allow Lake Hamilton High School to offer a new program of study in the family and consumer sciences department through the human and social services program. The program will consist of three courses: family and consumer sciences, life span development, and child care guidance, management, and services. The program of study prepares students by giving them information and experiences in the occupational field of childcare guidance, management, and services. Students will complete a minimum of 40 hours of hands-on practicum in a childcare facility through the program. Other opportunities include early childhood education, foster care, family daycare, and teacher assistance. “The real-world experience will be invaluable to our students.” Melody Gilleran, LHHS Family & Consumer Science Teacher Students in the program will also have an opportunity to earn industry certifications such as the Child Care Teacher Certificate, Child Care Assistant Certificate, and/or the Child Development Associate Credential. “We began discussing the need for this program last year. During the fall of 2020, we researched the job market and opportunities this might afford our students. We completed our grant application in October with the assistance of April Shepherd with Dawson Educational Cooperative. Students who take all three courses in the program will be given concentrator status on their diploma, demonstrating that they have completed the program focused on industry standards. This could be very beneficial to them when applying for post-secondary programs or careers.” Melody Gilleran, LHHS Family & Consumer Science Teacher Grant applicants went through a review process using rubrics that ranked them based on funds available, labor market data, learning opportunities, certifications offered, and student interest. The grant provides funds that can be used to purchase equipment, program-specific supplies, required training, and software to support technology related to the course. Lake Hamilton High School will use the funds to purchase industry-standard equipment and to give students technical, academic, and employability skills. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of childcare workers is projected to grow seven percent from 2016 to 2026. It is projected that working parents will continue to need the assistance of childcare workers. In addition, the demand for preschool and childcare facilities is projected to remain strong since childhood education is widely recognized as being very important for a child’s intellectual and emotional development. “Another important part of this program is the community partnerships we’ve formed. These partners will provide work-based learning opportunities, guest speakers, internships, and job shadowing opportunities for our students.” Melody Gilleran, LHHS Family & Consumer Science Teacher Lake Hamilton will have three teachers who will be teaching courses in grades 9 – 12: Lisa Stanley will teach Family and Consumer Science, Melody Gilleran will teach Life Span Development and Candace Mason will teach Family and Consumer Science and Child Care Guidance, Management, and Services. Visit the following link for a complete list of schools that received a 2021-22 start-up grant: https://dcte.ade.arkansas.gov/docs/Resources//2021-2022%20State%20Start-Up%20Awards-Final.pdf #LHWolfNation

NON AUTHORIZED SOLICITATION Sports Media Advertising, also known as Sports Media Marketing and Boost Sports, has been falsely claiming to be affiliated or working on behalf of the Lake Hamilton School District to raise funds for our athletic teams and school groups. The Lake Hamilton School District has not partnered with Sports Media Advertising. Sports Media Advertising is not authorized to solicit funds on behalf of the Lake Hamilton School District. The District has made multiple attempts to contact Sports Media Advertising regarding this issue and has learned that the company has an F rating with the Better Business Bureau. To date, Sports Media Advertising has not responded to the Better Business Bureaus' request to address the issues and disputes, nor have they responded to the request of the Lake Hamilton School District to stop soliciting funds in our community. The Better Business Bureau listing for this company can be found here: https://www.bbb.org/us/tx/fort-worth/profile/marketing-programs/sports-media-marketing-0825-1000143456 #LHWolfNation

FEATURE TEACHER - NOVEMBER Brian Leonard - Math ---------------------------- Teachers are nominated by students and/or staff. Lake Hamilton High School is very fortunate in having teachers who are dedicated, inspirational to other adults, and great role models for their students. #LHHS #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 Sidney Kewak: "He always keeps me encouraged and grounded. Even when it’s hard!! Honestly, the entire staff at the district. I know this last year has been exceptionally challenging. Thank you for being our heroes in education !" - Gabriel Gamerdinger (LHHS Student) #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 18 - 23, 2021 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755917 #LHWolfNation

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK - JANUARY 16 Gracie Sanford and Robert Bassford Gracie, nominated by Ms. Yeagle, is always ready to offer assistance to other students who need help in class. She is kind and has a positive attitude. Robert, nominated by Ms. Siedschlag, helped a girl in the cafeteria having what looked like the beginning of an anxiety attack. He was seen using certain techniques to help her deescalate the situation. He was calm and caring and it was a great act of kindness to help a fellow student in need. Students are nominated by their teachers every week for their remarkable actions as leaders, role models, volunteers; their kindness, 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!

NO SCHOOL MONDAY All Lake Hamilton School District buildings and offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume for students and staff on Tuesday, January 19. #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 Jon Shultz: "Jon goes beyond his call of duty to work with his students and for them to be successful in life, not just band discipline. Without him, l don't think l could be witnessing the growth of my son through the many trials facing us. Not only is Jon one of the state's best band directors, l consider him one of the BEST mentors a student could have. We are blessed beyond measure for Jon and staff." - Jane Estes (LHHS Parent) #LHWolfNation

SENIOR WOLVES AT LAKESIDE The high school basketball teams will travel to Lakeside tonight. For those unable to secure a ticket, catch the game on Lakeside TV at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWc613kMMuo #LHWolfNation

ATHLETIC UPDATE The high school basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 15, 2021, have been cancelled by Pine Bluff. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 11 - 16, 2021 Check out a what's going on at Lake Hamilton by viewing the #WolfWeekNews: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755913 #LHWolfNation

FIRST FRIDAY TREAT Huge thanks to Relyance Bank, a Partner in Education with the LHSD, for sponsoring the "First Friday" staff treat! Relyance Bank provided donuts for all LHSD employees this morning! #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT A STAFF SHOUT OUT Would you like to recognize a Lake Hamilton staff member for their hard work, dedication and positive impact? Submit your words or gratitude and encouragement at http://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts, and we'll send them a card on your behalf! Let's all spread some kindness and positivity by submitting your staff shout outs! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: JANUARY 4 - 9, 2021 https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755909 #LHWolfNation

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION WEEK Computer Science Education Week is an annual event to celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. The week is held in recognition of the birthday of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, who invented the first compiler and coined the term “bug” (an error in a program) after removing an actual moth from a computer in 1947. During Computer Science Education Week, December 7 - 11, the Lake Hamilton Computer Science Honor Society sponsored activities and prizes for students in 7th-12th grade. The Lake Hamilton Computer Science Honor Society received a grant from the Computer Science Teachers Association made possible by partners at Infosys Foundation USA. Winners of the 7th grade LH Honor Society Mobile App Award are as follows (each of the students winning a Sphero Mini): Tied for First place: Amiah Easter and Lillian Sexton Third place: Justice Huggins Winners of the 8th grade People’s Choice Award Mobile App Competition are as follows (each of the students winning a Sphero Mini): Favorite Relationship App: Calm App by Michael Cruz Favorite Self Esteem App: Self Esteem Help by Ava Grenier Favorite Time Management App: The Management App by Carsen Reynolds Favorite School / Health App: Homework Help Junction by Kaitlin Guthrie Third period Wolf Time and Advisory classes at the junior high and high school competed for prizes by completing an Hour of Code and voting in the People’s Choice Award App Competition. The high school advisory class winner was Mrs. Betterton’s class. The Wolf Time class winner was Mrs. Deweber’s class. Congratulations to the students in these classes! To view the winning apps, visit this link: https://bit.ly/3nwdVNJ #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: CHRISTMAS BREAK INFORMATION https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755905 #LHWolfNation