LAKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWS Blog

Dear LCHS Families,

We have a lot to be proud of this week.

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. 

LET’S GO PANTHERS!

Amy Peters

LCHS September Breakfast and Lunch Menu

LCHS Homecoming Dance & Spirit Week

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.

Click here to learn more and apply.

Upcoming Events

Friday September 18

• HS/MS Cross Country @ South Park 9:00am-12:00pm
• MS Volleyball (C/B/A) VS Platte Canyon @ LCHS 10:00am-1:00pm
• HS Football @ West Grand High School 7:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday September 19

• MS Volleyball (B/A) VS South Park @ LCHS 10:00am-12:00pm
• MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS
  • 11:20am- Team 1 VS Homestake Peak
  • 12:30pm- Team 2 VS Vail Mountain School

Monday September 21

• HS Boys Soccer (v) @ Colorado Rocky Mountain HS Time TBD
• HS Boys Golf (V) @ Gypsum Creek Golf Course 10:00-4:00pm
• HS Volleyball (JV/V) @ South Park 5:00pm-7:30pm

Tuesday September 22

• HS Boys Golf (V) @ Tiara Rado Golf 1:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday September 23

• HS Volleyball (C/JV/V) @ Clear Creek 4:00pm-7:30pm

Thursday September 24

• Hs Boys Soccer (V) @ Grand Valley HS TIME TBD
• MS Football VS St. Clare @ Lake County Community Field 4:30pm-7:30pm

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

Community Events 

Lake County Community Fund

Fall Mini Sessions

Smart Bellies

Silverthorne Rec Center

School Based Health Center

LCHS Families,

We have had a strong start to the school year, and I continue to be incredibly proud of our students. We have really awesome kids. They are settling into routines, building relationships, and bringing energy and personality to our school each day.

At the same time, we know the work is still ahead of us. One of our biggest areas of focus this year is instruction and making sure every student has a strong learning experience in every classroom.

To support that work, we are beginning to introduce our LCHS Vision for Instruction. At its core, this is our shared picture of what strong teaching and learning should look like across our school. It helps us create greater consistency around clear expectations, student engagement, strong relationships, meaningful learning, and support. It does not mean every classroom looks the same. It means we are clear about the experiences we believe every student deserves.

I will share more about this at our first Parent Coffee Chat on Monday, September 14 from 10:30-11:30 AM. We will begin in the cafeteria, talk about our schoolwide priorities, visit classrooms, and give families an opportunity to see our students and teachers in action.

This work takes all of us. Students, staff, families, and our community each play an important role. It truly takes a village, and I am grateful for the partnership as we continue building on a strong start.

We are glad you are a part of LCHS,

Sports Report

Chloe King has won 2 high school girls’ cross country races in a row. She was the champion in Buena Vista and at the Lake County Invitational last weekend. As a team, the Lady Panthers took 2nd, and the boys’ team was 3rd.

The middle school volleyball team has been playing well. The A team picked up wins against Vail Mountain and Custer County this week, while the B team won a close game against Custer County.

The spring musical has been announced! The Lake County drama department will be performing The Music Man during the weekend of March 4-6. Mark your calendars!

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. 

LET’S GO PANTHERS!

Amy Peters

LCHS September Breakfast and Lunch Menu

LCHS Homecoming Dance & Spirit Week

Dance Passes are available in the office and must be turned in by Tuesday September 29th!

Senior Page Submissions

Upcoming Events

Saturday September 12

• HS Volleyball Tournament @ D’Evelyn HS TIME TBD
• MS Football VS Gypsum Creek @ Lake County Community Field 2:00pm-5:00pm
• MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS
  • 11:20am- Team1 VS Vai Mountain School
  • 12:30pm- Team 2 VS Berry Creek MS

Monday September 14

• LCHS Fall Coffee Chat 10:30am-11:30am 
• Board of Education Regular meeting @ District Office 5:30pm-8:30pm

Tuesday September 15

• HS Golf @ Steamboat Springs 1:00pm-7:00pm
• HS/MS Cross Country @ Littleton 2:00pm-5:15pm
• HS Volleyball (JV/V) @ Platte Canyon HS 4:30pm-7:00pm

Wednesday September 16

• LCHS Career Fair 8:00am-12:00pm
• HS Golf @ Palisade 9:00am-6:00pm

Thursday September 17

• HS Boys Soccer (V) VS Estes Park @ Lake County Community Field 4:30pm-6:30pm

Friday September 18

• HS/MS Cross Country @ South Park 9:00am-12:00pm
• MS Volleyball (C/B/A) VS Platte Canyon @ LCHS 10:00am-1:00pm
• HS Football @ West Grand High School 7:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday September 19

• MS Volleyball (B/A) VS South Park @ LCHS 10:00am-12:00pm
• MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS
  • 11:20am- Team 1 VS Homestake Peak
  • 12:30pm- Team 2 VS Vail Mountain School

Community Events 

Smart Bellies 

Silverthorne Rec Center

School Based Health Center

Dear LCHS Families,

There is a lot to be proud of at Lake County High School right now.

Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate that Lake County High School earned a Green Performance rating on the Colorado School Performance Framework. This is an important milestone for our school and reflects the hard work of our students, staff, and families.

Progress like this does not happen because of one program, one person, or one year of work. It comes from showing up every day, building stronger systems, supporting students, improving instruction, and continuing to raise expectations for what is possible at LCHS.

We also know there is more work ahead. There are areas where we need to continue growing, particularly as we push toward stronger academic achievement and growth for every student. A Green rating is something worth celebrating, but it is not a finish line. It is evidence that the work is moving us in the right direction.

I am incredibly proud of our students and staff and grateful for the partnership of our families. I am proud to lead LCHS, and I am excited about what we can continue to build together.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and our school.

We are glad you are a part of LCHS

Sports Report

We have a new sports website called Bound! https://www.gobound.com/co/schools/lakecountyhs

This is the place to find schedules, ticketing and news about your teams. On the homepage, select the team you are looking for from the list on the left. Hint: you might have to scroll down to find what you’re looking for. When you click on a program, you will automatically be taken to the varsity level of that program. Click on the word Varsity at the top of the page and select the level you are looking for from the dropdown menu. Then click on Schedule to see and print the season’s schedule. You can also click the green Notifications button to select what notifications you would like to receive for your team. Click on the Panther head anytime to go back to the LCHS home page. Along the top of the home page, you can select Calendar to get a weekly or monthly view of everything going on at LCHS. There is a filter icon which allows you to select only the activities you are interested in on the calendar. Also at the top of the home page is a link for “Tickets.” Here you can purchase advance tickets for our home games. You will also be able to pay with credit card as you enter events.

Bound also has an app. You can find some informational videos on how to work it here.

LET’S GO PANTHERS!

Amy Peters

LCHS September Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Panorama Survey

Next week  9/14 and 9/15 we will be distributing the panorama survey. If you do not want your student to complete the survey please return the document below to the front office by the end of the day tomorrow 

Opt Out Forms:

English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JUk37p_Rw0JUi_Gr_mUgNjfDPaWX8qf0Dk_p_33Irwg/edit?usp=sharing

Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18vxMgUPqL3prco7Ju7jXA03w01k1kNEVmp1v28lxEgE/edit?usp=sharing

Lake County Public Library cards 

This year during registration, the Lake County Public Library asked you for permission to create an account for our LCSD students. The district and library have been working on getting those ready and we hope the cards will be delivered in the coming week. 

For those families who either didn’t answer the question or said no, there will be another chance for you to opt into your student receiving a library card. We will send home a hard copy of the letter and form to complete this. If you choose to fill it out, please return to the front office and we will deliver it to the library. There is also a link that you can opt in at if you would prefer.  That link is: https://kkjlcxci.formester.com/f/6BWnz8UKD and the form is available in English and Spanish.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday September 8

• HS Golf @ Vail Golf Club 11:00am-5:00pm
• MS Volleyball @ Vail Mountain School 4:15pm-7:15pm

Wednesday September 9

• HS Golf @ Buena Vista 3:00pm-8:00pm
• MS Football VS East Grand @ Lake County Community Field 4:00pm-7:00pm
• HS Boys Soccer @ Sheridan High School 5:00pm-7:00pm

Thursday September 10

• HS Golf @ Summit Keystone Ranch Golf Course 10:00am-4:00pm
• HS volleyball VS Custer County @ LCHS 4:30pm-7:00pm

Friday September 11

• HS Golf @ Mt. Massive Golf Course 9:00am-3:00pm
• MS Volleyball @ Custer County HS 10:00am-12:00pm
• HS Boys Soccer VS Alamosa @ Lake County Community Field 2:00pm-5:30pm

Saturday September 12

• HS Volleyball Tournament @ D’Evelyn HS TIME TBD
• MS Football VS Gypsum Creek @ Lake County Community Field 2:00pm-5:00pm
• MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS
  • 11:20am- Team1 VS Vai Mountain School
  • 12:30pm- Team 2 VS Berry Creek MS

Community Events 

Smart Bellies 

Silverthorne Rec Center

School Based Health Center