Lake Hamilton Middle School

UPLOAD YOUR MILITARY FAMILY PICTURES April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. The LHSD would like to recognize all of our military families on social media! Upload your military family photo to us (https://lhsd.info/LHSD-Photo-Upload) by Thursday, April 8 for a chance to be featured! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS | APRIL 5 - 10, 2021 Check out what's going on in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755982

FIRST FRIDAY | SPONSORED BY ARVEST BANK The Lake Hamilton School District would like to thank Arvest Bank, a Partner in Education, for sponsoring the "First Friday" staff treat today! All of our employees enjoyed pizza! Does your business or organization want to partner with the LHSD? Fill out an application here: https://lhsd.info/PartnerApplication #LHWolfNation

THROW BACK THURSDAY Did you know the Lake Hamilton Primary School building opened 20 years ago? Our #ThrowBackThursday for this week is from 2001. Pictured is Martha Nolan's class looking on as the signage was placed on the building. #LHWolfNation

VACCINE INTEREST SURVEY Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that all Arkansans age 16 and above are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Lake Hamilton School District is looking to host a free, voluntary, on-site vaccination clinic for all parents of LHSD students and students age 16 and older. The District will use this survey (https://lhsd.info/Vaccine-Interest-Survey) to gauge how many of our parents and students (16 and older) would like to be vaccinated if an on-site option was scheduled. Please fill out the survey if you and/or your student (16 or older) would be interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine at an on-site clinic held at Lake Hamilton. Please note: Any student that is 16 or 17 years of age must have a parent/guardian present in order to receive the vaccine. Students who are 18 years or older may receive the vaccine without a parent/guardian present. This is not a registration form for the vaccine. This is an interest survey. The deadline to complete the interest survey is Monday, April 5, 2021. Depending on the response, the District will work to schedule an on-site clinic for those that are interested in the very near future. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING | FOOD SERVICE WORKER Chartwells K12 is now hiring for 2 full-time food service worker positions for the Lake Hamilton School District. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, and discount marketplace. Visit the link to apply: http://lhsd.info/Chartwells-Food-Service Contact Aaron Tipken, LHSD Director of Dining Services / Chartwells K12, for more information at aaron.tipken@lhwolves.net or 501.463.5414 #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 Carol Rash at the middle school: "She helps me when I get stuck on a math problem. I love that we get to have her for Wolf Time on Thursdays because she is so nice to all of her students. She is the best teacher I could ever have!" - Makenzi Lynch (LHMS Student) #LHWolfNation

COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS CONTINUE Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he has lifted the state's mask mandate. At the March school board meeting, the possibility of this happening was discussed. For many reasons, it was recommended to continue all COVID-19 safety precautions through the end of the school year. The Lake Hamilton School District Board of Education will consider an official mask policy during the April board meeting. Until that time, the Lake Hamilton School District will continue its current practice of requiring teachers, students, and visitors to wear masks in all schools and district facilities. Social distancing will also be continued. Our COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including the mask mandate, have allowed us to keep our schools open. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance stating proper mask-wearing may now prevent individuals from being identified as close contacts in K-12 schools that have implemented a mask mandate. This means that if both individuals at school – the person diagnosed with COVID-19 and the person exposed to the positive case – have masks on and are wearing them correctly, the individual exposed does not need to quarantine. Arkansas Department of Education Secretary, Johnny Key, announced today that Arkansas schools will follow the updated guidance released by the CDC. The updated guidance will have a significant impact on reducing the number of students who must quarantine and will be a serve as an additional incentive for proper mask-wearing. With the end of the school year less than ten weeks away, the Lake Hamilton School District will continue focusing on educating our students while maintaining a safe teaching and learning environment. It is our hope that #LHWolfNation supports our safety efforts in order to finish our school year strong.

SCHOOL CHOICE School choice applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 school year. All applications must be filed in the non-resident district or postmarked no later than July 1, 2021. Applications may be filled out online ( https://lhsd.info/School-Choice-21-22 ) or by printing a paper copy and mailing to: Lake Hamilton School District, Attn: Laura Young, 205 Wolf Street, Pearcy, AR 71964. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: MARCH 29 - APRIL 3, 2021 Check out what's going on in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755977

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 Lauren Gilleran at the middle school: "My son Cade received the sweetest handwritten note of encouragement in the mailbox from Ms. Gilleran. It was just what he needed to get back to work after the break! This was so thoughtful and sweet! I also want to note that every time I listen in on a meet she is always upbeat, positive and encouraging. I know this has been a challenging semester for all teachers so thank you to ALL!" - Katy Slaten (LHMS Parent) #LHWolfNation

SPRING BREAK All Lake Hamilton School District buildings and offices will be closed March 22 - 26 for spring break.  School will resume for students and staff on Monday, March 29, 2021. Enjoy your break #LHWolfNation! 

LHMS SOCIAL STUDIES LHMS students in Mrs. Hinze and Ms. Graveley's classes participated in a Reconstruction Era mixer yesterday. Students shared the different perspectives and life experiences of the historical characters they were portraying. History came alive as they became their characters! #LHWolfNation

LAKE HAMILTON HISTORY CLUB STUDENTS COMPETE IN NATIONAL HISTORY DAY REGIONAL COMPETITION. Lake Hamilton History Club students competed in their second National History Day regional competition last week. After months of research and hard work, students submitted their projects virtually for this year’s Regional competition. 8th graders Kynli Wheeler, Easton Smith, and Jake Spruill created a documentary about the Gutenberg Press and its role in the Protestant Reformation. 8th graders Aliyah Mairs and Claire Slaughter choreographed a performance about contemporary dance, and the effect it had on social changes. 8th graders Lillian Halter created a documentary that explores the psychology behind Hitler’s speeches, and his popularity in Germany before the war. 7th graders Mollie Margaret Gidcomb and Haddie Heard designed a unique exhibit titled. “Practical Threads: Expressing Women Empowerment Through Fashion.” 7th grader Abigail Cousins wrote a historical research paper about Amelia Bloomer’s newspaper publication and the role it played during the women’s suffrage movement. 8th graders Kaitlin Guthrie and Gabby Gilliam designed an exhibit board to showcase Anne Frank’s diary. 7th grader Krystiana Walker’s documentary covered Hamilton and Burr’s infamous duel. 7th grader Johnny Ward focused his research on the secret network and communication of the Underground Railroad (documentary). Club sponsor Ms. Graveley is very proud of these students; they met the challenges of this year’s competition without a grimace or a complaint! Three students placed at Regionals and received invitations to compete in the NHD State Competition. Aliyah Mairs and Claire Slaughter won first place for their performance and Lillian Halter’s documentary won third place. Congratulations to our young historians!! This year’s NHD State competition will be held virtually on April 25, 2021. History Club would like to thank LHMS media specialist Mrs. Dutton for her assistance. A great thank you to all the parents as well! 7-12th grade students who are interested in competing in National History Day next year are welcome to email Ms. Graveley at Leah.graveley@lhwolves.net. #LHWolfNation

SHARE YOUR REASON WHY Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? If so - use our template (https://lhsd.info/COVID-Vaccine-Sign) to share your reason for being vaccinated! We'd love to share your reason with others on our social media sites! Upload a picture of yourself holding the sign at this link: https://lhsd.info/LHSD-Photo-Upload #LHWolfNation

FOR THE BIRDS Lake Hamilton Middle School students in Stacey Dickson's classes recently made bird feeders out of toilet paper rolls, peanut butter, and bird seed. The students hung the feeders outside of their classroom so they could watch and spot all of the different birds that visit each day through the window! #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT A STAFF SHOUTOUT Has one of our employees gone above and beyond to make your school year great? Share the love by submitting a staff shout out: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts #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

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

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