We will be having parent teacher conferences this week on Wednesday October 14th and Thursday October 15th from 1:00pm-8:00pm. There will be a grab-and-go lunch and early release at 11:35AM for all 6th-12th graders. These conferences will be drop in format where staff will be available to talk about student progress. There is no appointment necessary. There will be a staff dinner break from 4:30PM–5:30PM and doors will close at 8pm. Lifetouch will also be joining us for retakes from 6pm-8pm!
We hope to see you there!
LCHS Team
Sports Report
Homecoming week was a big success! In their homecoming game, HS soccer beat Caprock Academy 9-0! On Saturday, HS volleyball beat Cripple Creek-Victor to improve their record to 7-6. In their first meeting this season, HS soccer tied Colorado Rocky Mountain School 2-2, but Thursday night, the Panthers beat them 4-1.
Congratulations to homecoming king and queen Devyn Sterkel and Layla Horning! Congrats to the other court members: Nevaeh Barela, Mallory Negrete, Nathanael Granillo and Itai Sheleg.
The HS Knowledge Bowl team traveled to Brighton last Saturday. Although Lake County is a significantly smaller school than any of the others competing, they placed 3rd and qualified for the National Quiz Bowl tournament in Chicago.
The Lake County cross country teams dominated at the West Central League XC Championship, held on the CMC Leadville trails on Saturday. The Panthers won all 4 divisions and had 3 individual champions. Chloe King and Hattie Mallozzi finished 1st and 2nd in the high school girls’ division. John Horning and Zoe Peters won the middle school races.
MS volleyball is wrapping up their season. The B team heads into the league tournament tomorrow in 2nd place. The A team is sitting in 3rd place and will host the A tournament next Friday.
MS girls’ basketball season is January and February, so that sign up will be coming in December!
The sports schedule has a new home on the district website. Find the link on the far right of the menu list in gray at the very top of the webpage. It will take you right to the calendar of activities for the week!
Help Us Bring a Family Perspective to District Finances
The district is looking for parents, guardians, and other community members interested in volunteering for our Finance Committee. You do not need experience in finance or accounting. We are looking for people who are curious, willing to ask questions, and interested in learning more about how school funding works.
The committee reviews the district’s budget and financial position, discusses financial issues facing our schools, and provides a community perspective on financial decisions. If you’ve ever wondered where school funding comes from, why some money can only be spent on certain things, or how financial decisions get made, this is a good opportunity to learn more and help us make this information easier for families to understand.
The committee meets about 3–4 times per year, generally from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Meetings this year are currently planned for October, January, and April.
As we close out September, I wanted to take a moment to look back on the month and share a few things we are seeing across LCHS.
September is always an important month in a school. The excitement of the beginning of the year starts to settle, routines become more established, and we begin to get a clearer picture of how students are doing academically, socially, and as members of our school community.
There is a lot to celebrate.
This month, LCHS officially moved into Performance on our School Performance Framework. This represents years of hard work by our students, staff, families, and community, and we are incredibly proud of that progress.
We are also seeing encouraging growth in classrooms. Our staff continues to focus on strong instruction, meaningful student participation, and making sure students are doing the thinking, talking, writing, problem-solving, and learning. We are continuing to build consistency around classroom routines and expectations while supporting teachers with new curriculum and instructional work.
Another important focus this year is listening to students. We held our first student advisory conversations in September and heard directly from students about what is working well, where they feel connected, and where we can continue to improve their experience at LCHS. Their perspective is an important part of how we continue to grow as a school.
As we move into October, our focus remains pretty simple: strong instruction, consistent expectations, meaningful relationships, and making sure every student is known and supported.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our upcoming conferences are an important part of that work.
Conferences will be held from 1:00-8:00PM, with a staff dinner break from 4:30-5:30PM. Conferences will be drop-in, so families are welcome to come at the time that works best for them outside of the dinner break.
We know how valuable it is when families are able to come into the building, meet with teachers, ask questions, and talk about how their student is doing. Our goal is for this time to be useful and focused on your student’s learning, progress, strengths, and next steps.
As you prepare for conferences, a few questions you might consider asking are:
What is my student doing well right now?
Where is there an opportunity for growth?
Is my student consistently engaged in the learning?
What can we do at home to support progress?
Is there anything you want us to know about how our student is experiencing school?
We are grateful for the partnership of our families and for the trust you place in us every day.
September gave us a lot to celebrate and a lot to continue building on. We are excited to keep that work moving forward together in October.
We are glad you are a part of LCHS,
Sports Report
It’s Homecoming Week! HS volleyball lost a hard-fought game against West Grand on Monday.
HS soccer won a BIG league game against Moffat County on Tuesday 2-1, despite being down a player for ¾ of the game!
HS Football faces off against Rangely at 7 pm on Friday. The Homecoming King & Queen and float winners will be announced at half time (around 8 pm).
On Saturday, HS Volleyball will host league opponent Cripple Creek-Victor. JV begins at 1 pm. Varsity around 2 pm.
Our first fall athlete is headed to the postseason! Arlo Mudge will represent LCHS at the state golf tournament in Pueblo next Monday and Tuesday!
MS girls’ basketball season is January and February, so that sign up will be coming in December!
The sports schedule has a new home on the district website. Find the link on the far right of the menu list in gray at the very top of the webpage. It will take you right to the calendar of activities for the week!
We highly encourage all students to take advantage of our school breakfast and lunch programs, which provide balanced, nutritious meals designed to fuel their learning and keep them energized throughout the day. Please note that the school cannot provide snacks to students outside of these scheduled meal times. If your student tends to get hungry between meals, we kindly ask that you pack healthy snacks in their backpack to help them stay focused and satisfied during the school day.
Thank You
LCHS Team
LCHS Homecoming Dance
Help Us Bring a Family Perspective to District Finances
The district is looking for parents, guardians, and other community members interested in volunteering for our Finance Committee. You do not need experience in finance or accounting. We are looking for people who are curious, willing to ask questions, and interested in learning more about how school funding works.
The committee reviews the district’s budget and financial position, discusses financial issues facing our schools, and provides a community perspective on financial decisions. If you’ve ever wondered where school funding comes from, why some money can only be spent on certain things, or how financial decisions get made, this is a good opportunity to learn more and help us make this information easier for families to understand.
The committee meets about 3–4 times per year, generally from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Meetings this year are currently planned for October, January, and April.
Parent & Business Potluck for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Weds. October 14, brought to you by the DAC!
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) is organizing a potluck dinner for one night of conferences, Wednesday, October 14. We warmly invite all LCSD parents/families and community members to contribute what you can. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference and help us celebrate our dedicated teachers. Food drop off will be at each school between 3-4pm. Please no plug in dishes such as crock pots. Food may come warm and we will keep it warm. If you bring a dish in a container that is not disposable, please plan to pick up this container no later than 7:00pm. We will send more detailed instructions closer to the date for everyone who signs up!
This is our only Parent-Teacher Conference potluck event for the entire year—we appreciate your help!
El Comité de Responsabilidad del Distrito (DAC) está organizando una cena compartida durante una noche de conferencias, el Miercoles 14 de Octubre. Invitamos cordialmente a todos los padres/familias y miembros de la comunidad de LCSD a contribuir con lo que puedan. Su generosidad marcará una diferencia significativa y nos ayudará a celebrar a nuestros dedicados maestros. La entrega de alimentos se realizará en cada escuela entre las 3 y las 4 p.m. Por favor, no enchufe platos como ollas de barro. La comida puede llegar caliente y la mantendremos caliente. Si trae un plato en un recipiente que no es desechable, planee recoger este recipiente a más tardar a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Enviaremos instrucciones más detalladas cuando se acerque la fecha a todos los que se registren!
EEste es nuestro único evento de comida compartida para la reunión de padres y maestros en todo el año — ¡agradecemos tu ayuda!
Panther Padres are parent volunteers who help connect families, our school, and our community. Panther Padres spread the word about school events and important information, share parent feedback and questions with school leadership, and help clarify rumors or misinformation by connecting families with accurate, firsthand information.
Through direct communication with school leaders, including the Superintendent, Panther Padres help create a stronger sense of community, connection, and trust—making sure families feel informed and included. You’ll receive a few texts a month, at most, with important information and will be able to share feedback and questions directly with leadership. Text Stephanie Radilla at (719) 427-7143 to sign up!
¿Buscas una manera de involucrarte un poquito más? ¡Únete a Panther Padres!
Los Panther Padres son padres voluntarios que ayudan a conectar a las familias, nuestra escuela y nuestra comunidad. Los Panther Padres comparten información sobre eventos escolares e información importante, comparten los comentarios, y preguntas de los padres con el liderazgo escolar y ayudan a aclarar rumores o información incorrecta al conectar a las familias con información precisa y de primera mano.
A través de la comunicación directa con los líderes escolares, incluyendo al Superintendente, los Panther Padres ayudan a crear un mayor sentido de comunidad, conexión y confianza, asegurándose de que las familias estén informadas y se sientan incluidas.
Recibirás unos pocos mensajes de texto al mes con información importante y tendrás la oportunidad de compartir comentarios y preguntas directamente con el liderazgo escolar.
¡Envía un mensaje de texto a Stephanie Radilla al (719) 427 7143 para inscribirte!
Picture Retakes
LCHS will have Picture retakes on October 14th from 6pm-8pm during parent teacher conferences!
Upcoming Events
Friday October 2
MS Cross Country @ Copper Mountain 4:00pm-5:00pm
HS Football VS Rangely @ Lake County Community Field 7:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday October 3
HS Volleyball (JV/V) VS Cripple Creek-Victor @ LCHS 1:00pm-4:00pm
LCHS Homecoming Dance @ LCHS 7:00pm-10:00pm
Monday October 5
HS Boys State @ Pueblo Country Club Time TBD
MS Football @ Clear Creek 4:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday October 6
HS volleyball (C/JV) @ Buena Vista 5:30pm-7:30pm
Wednesday October 7
LCHS FASFA/ CASFA Help Night @ LCHS Library 6:00pm-8:30pm
Thursday October 8
HS Boys Soccer (V) VS Colorado Rocky Mountain HS @ Lake County Community Field 4:30pm-6:30pm
Friday October 9
NHS Blood Drive @ LCHS 1:00pm-5:00pm
HS Football @ Soroco 7:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday October 10
MS Volleyball (B) Tournament @ Cripple Creek Time TBD
MS Cross Country Championships @ CMC 10:30am-11:30am
We are excited for Homecoming next week! Our Student Senate has put a lot of work into planning a fun week that brings students together and celebrates our Panther pride. Encourage your student to join in our spirit days.
Our Homecoming Parade is Thursday at 4:15PM on Harrison Avenue! We would love to see families and community members lining the street to cheer on our Panthers.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Homecoming a special part of their school experience. Go Panthers!
We are glad you are a part of LCHS,
Sports Report
HS and MS volleyball picked up wins against South Park in the last week! And HS volleyball beat Lotus School for Excellence last Friday!
HS boys’ soccer tied with Colorado Rocky Mountain School on Tuesday, bringing their record to 4-2-2!
Lake County is hosting a 6th grade volleyball tournament on Saturday. Games begin at 8:30 am and will be held in both the LCHS and LCIS gyms.
Next week is HOMECOMING, and we have LOTS of home events!
Monday- HS Volleyball v West Grand, C team begins at 4:30 pm
Tuesday- HS Soccer v Moffat County, Varsity at 4:30 pm
Thursday- Homecoming parade on Main St at 4:15 pm
HS Soccer v Caprock Academy, Varsity at 4:30 pm
Friday- HS Football v Rangely at 7 pm
Homecoming King & Queen announced at half time
Saturday- HS Volleyball v Cripple Creek-Victor, JV at 1 pm
Dance Passes are available in the office and must be turned in by Tuesday September 29th!
Senior Page Submissions
Snack Information
We highly encourage all students to take advantage of our school breakfast and lunch programs, which provide balanced, nutritious meals designed to fuel their learning and keep them energized throughout the day. Please note that the school cannot provide snacks to students outside of these scheduled meal times. If your student tends to get hungry between meals, we kindly ask that you pack healthy snacks in their backpack to help them stay focused and satisfied during the school day.
Thank You
LCHS Team
Help Us Bring a Family Perspective to District Finances
The district is looking for parents, guardians, and other community members interested in volunteering for our Finance Committee. You do not need experience in finance or accounting. We are looking for people who are curious, willing to ask questions, and interested in learning more about how school funding works.
The committee reviews the district’s budget and financial position, discusses financial issues facing our schools, and provides a community perspective on financial decisions. If you’ve ever wondered where school funding comes from, why some money can only be spent on certain things, or how financial decisions get made, this is a good opportunity to learn more and help us make this information easier for families to understand.
The committee meets about 3–4 times per year, generally from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Meetings this year are currently planned for October, January, and April.
Parent & Business Potluck for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Weds. October 14, brought to you by the DAC!
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) is organizing a potluck dinner for one night of conferences, Wednesday, October 14. We warmly invite all LCSD parents/families and community members to contribute what you can. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference and help us celebrate our dedicated teachers. Food drop off will be at each school between 3-4pm. Please no plug in dishes such as crock pots. Food may come warm and we will keep it warm. If you bring a dish in a container that is not disposable, please plan to pick up this container no later than 7:00pm. We will send more detailed instructions closer to the date for everyone who signs up!
This is our only Parent-Teacher Conference potluck event for the entire year—we appreciate your help!
El Comité de Responsabilidad del Distrito (DAC) está organizando una cena compartida durante una noche de conferencias, el Miercoles 14 de Octubre. Invitamos cordialmente a todos los padres/familias y miembros de la comunidad de LCSD a contribuir con lo que puedan. Su generosidad marcará una diferencia significativa y nos ayudará a celebrar a nuestros dedicados maestros. La entrega de alimentos se realizará en cada escuela entre las 3 y las 4 p.m. Por favor, no enchufe platos como ollas de barro. La comida puede llegar caliente y la mantendremos caliente. Si trae un plato en un recipiente que no es desechable, planee recoger este recipiente a más tardar a las 7:00 p.m. ¡Enviaremos instrucciones más detalladas cuando se acerque la fecha a todos los que se registren!
EEste es nuestro único evento de comida compartida para la reunión de padres y maestros en todo el año — ¡agradecemos tu ayuda!
Panther Padres are parent volunteers who help connect families, our school, and our community. Panther Padres spread the word about school events and important information, share parent feedback and questions with school leadership, and help clarify rumors or misinformation by connecting families with accurate, firsthand information.
Through direct communication with school leaders, including the Superintendent, Panther Padres help create a stronger sense of community, connection, and trust—making sure families feel informed and included. You’ll receive a few texts a month, at most, with important information and will be able to share feedback and questions directly with leadership. Text Stephanie Radilla at (719) 427-7143 to sign up!
¿Buscas una manera de involucrarte un poquito más? ¡Únete a Panther Padres!
Los Panther Padres son padres voluntarios que ayudan a conectar a las familias, nuestra escuela y nuestra comunidad. Los Panther Padres comparten información sobre eventos escolares e información importante, comparten los comentarios, y preguntas de los padres con el liderazgo escolar y ayudan a aclarar rumores o información incorrecta al conectar a las familias con información precisa y de primera mano.
A través de la comunicación directa con los líderes escolares, incluyendo al Superintendente, los Panther Padres ayudan a crear un mayor sentido de comunidad, conexión y confianza, asegurándose de que las familias estén informadas y se sientan incluidas.
Recibirás unos pocos mensajes de texto al mes con información importante y tendrás la oportunidad de compartir comentarios y preguntas directamente con el liderazgo escolar.
¡Envía un mensaje de texto a Stephanie Radilla al (719) 427 7143 para inscribirte!
Upcoming Events
Friday September 25
HS Cross Country @ Littleton 3:00pm-6:00pm
Ms Volleyball (B/A) @ Merit Academy 4:00pm-6:00pm
Saturday September 26
MS Cross Country @ Glenwood Springs 9:00am-10:00am
MS Volleyball Tournament @ LCHS 9:00am-2:00pm
MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS 11:20am-1:30pm
HS Football VS Custer County @ Lake County Community Field 1:00pm-4:00pm
Monday September 28
LCHS Spirit Week: Pajama Day
HS Volleyball (C/JV/V) VS West Grand @ LCHS 4:00pm-8:00pm
Board of Education- Student Growth Awards 5:00pm-5:30pm
Board of Education- Work Session 5:30pm-8:00pm
Tuesday September 29
LCHS Spirit Week: Throwback
HS Boys Soccer (V/JV) VS Moffat County @ Lake County Community Field 4:30pm-8:00pm
Wednesday September 30
LCHS Spirit Week: Gender Bender
Thursday October 1
LCHS Spirit Week: Purple and Gold
LCHS Homecoming Parade @ Harrison Ave. 4:15pm
HS Boys Soccer VS Caprock Academy @ Lake County Community Field 4:30pm-6:30pm
Friday October 2
MS Cross Country @ Copper Mountain 4:00pm-5:00pm
HS Football VS Rangely @ Lake County Community Field 7:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday October 3
HS Volleyball (JV/V) VS Cripple Creek-Victor @ LCHS 1:00pm-4:00pm
Our Career Fair was a great opportunity for students to connect with members of our community, ask questions, explore different pathways, and begin thinking about what may come next for them. One of the best parts of the day was hearing so many positive comments from our community partners about our students. They spoke about how respectful, thoughtful, curious, and engaging our students were. That feedback matters, and it reflects the incredible young people we get to work with every day.
We are proud of the strong start our students have made this year, and we also know there is plenty of work ahead. As we settle further into the school year, we will continue focusing on strong instruction, student engagement, consistent expectations, attendance, and creating a school where students feel supported and challenged.
Thank you for your continued partnership. Schools are strongest when students, families, staff, and our community are working together. We appreciate the trust you place in us and are excited to keep building.
We are glad you are a part of LCHS,
Sports Report
HS boys’ soccer beat Estes Park 10-0 yesterday, ending the game early because of the mercy rule!
The mountain bike team dealt with hot and dusty trails in Eagle last Sunday. Hattie Mallozzi placed 3rd in the sophomore girls’ division, while Finnley Stanek and Emily Charles took 12th and 13th in the varsity girls’ division. Wilson Anderson finished 15th in the varsity boys’ race!
MS volleyball won at all 3 levels against Clear Creek on Wednesday!
It’s time for sports pictures! Team and individual sport pictures will be taken during practice time during the next 3 weeks. Any athlete who wants to order pictures MUST turn in their order form on picture day to their coach or directly to the photographer. If they do not have their order form completed and turned in on picture day, their individual pictures will not be taken. No orders will be taken through social media outlets. Coaches will have copies of the order form to pass out ahead of picture day. The order form is attached here.
Here’s the schedule:
Monday, Sept 21- MS Soccer at 4:15
HS Soccer at 5:00
Tuesday, Sept 22- MS Volleyball at 4:15
Thursday, Sept 24- HS Volleyball at 5:00
Monday, Sept 28- HS Football at 4:15
MS Football at 4:45
Tuesday, Sept 29- HS XC at 4:00
MS XC at 4:30
Wednesday, Sept 30- Cheer at 4:30
Tuesday, Oct 6- Mountain Bike at Community Park Field at 4:15
Thursday, Oct 8- Golf at the golf course at 4:00
Eligibility reminder: we check high school grades every Wednesday. Students must be passing all of their classes, or they may not compete during the following week (Monday-Sunday).
Middle school grades are checked every other Thursday. If an ineligible middle school student gets all of their grades up, they may appeal and return to competition. Appeals are not an option at the high school level, per CHSAA bylaw.
Thursdays during Crew is the best time for middle school students to make up work or retake formatives. Please encourage your athlete to email their teachers to make a plan for getting caught up during this time.
Dance Passes are available in the office and must be turned in by Tuesday September 29th!
Senior Page Submissions
Help Us Bring a Family Perspective to District Finances
The district is looking for parents, guardians, and other community members interested in volunteering for our Finance Committee. You do not need experience in finance or accounting. We are looking for people who are curious, willing to ask questions, and interested in learning more about how school funding works.
The committee reviews the district’s budget and financial position, discusses financial issues facing our schools, and provides a community perspective on financial decisions. If you’ve ever wondered where school funding comes from, why some money can only be spent on certain things, or how financial decisions get made, this is a good opportunity to learn more and help us make this information easier for families to understand.
The committee meets about 3–4 times per year, generally from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Meetings this year are currently planned for October, January, and April.
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