News From LCHS 9/26/22
Hello LCHS Panther Country,
Thank you all for making this weekend’s homecoming festivities a great success. All events went off smoothly, and most importantly, our students had a great time! Some events last week caused a higher level of security to be visible this weekend. While I applaud everyone’s flexibility in working with these new restrictions, I assure you that we have no intention of staying on high alert. We only restrict events when truly necessary. Moving forward you can rest assured that we are taking security seriously, while also trying to maintain a sense of normalcy, and creating a warm and welcoming learning environment.
Thank you,
Brian Nelson
LCHS Principal
LCHS Menu for Breakfast and Lunch
Dear LCSD Parents & Guardians:
We are very excited to have begun another great school year in Lake County! Here at LCSD our most important job is to keep your children safe. In our School Safety section on our website, we have important information about the tools and strategies we use to promote safe schools. This information is only to keep you informed, not to cause concern. We want you “Prepared, not scared”.
In addition to the steps we take to make our schools safe and secure, we also work hard to make sure our schools are welcoming to all students, families and community members. One of our commitments is that bullying has no place in our schools. In this Safety Section I have included a brochure documenting our bullying prevention program. This document outlines how we define bullying, and how we respond to a report of bullying behavior in one of our schools. Another commitment is to Title IX and Nondiscrimination. It is important that not only staff, but students as well understand their rights in these areas. More Information about Title IX and Nondiscrimination can also be found on the school district site at www.lakecountyschools.net or click HERE for the School Safety webpage.
Please watch for this information coming home to your mailing address or contact the district office for a hard copy.
Thank you,
Corbin Logan
COO/Safety & Security
719-486-6800
2022-2023 School Meals and Free and Reduced School Meal Applications
This school year students will be charged for their school meals based on their eligibility status for free and reduced school meals. All students will receive breakfast for free and students who are eligible for free meals or reduced-priced meals will also receive lunch for free. If your student was eligible for free or reduced meals during the 2021-2022 school year, that eligibility only carries through the first 30 days of school. Each year families must complete a new Free and Reduced School Meals application. Free and reduced school meal applications are available at your student’s school office and the LCSD District Office at 328 W. 5th, St., Leadville, CO 80461, or at www.lakecountyschools.net, under the Nutrition tab. If you have any questions please reach out to Leslee Torsell, Cloud City High School, 315 W. 6th St., Leadville, CO 80461, ltorsell@lakecountyschools.net, 719-486-6980.
This year meals cost:
School | Breakfast | Lunch |
Lake County Elementary School | No Charge | $3.00 |
Lake County Intermediate School | No Charge | $3.00 |
Lake County High School | No Charge | $3.10 |
Cloud City High School | No Charge | $3.10 |
Athletics:
Our high school teams are looking really strong! Boys’ soccer beat Jefferson High School 6-3 on Wednesday. They are currently ranked 9th out of all 2A teams in the state with their 7-2 record. Girls’ volleyball had dominant wins over 2 of their rival schools, Middle Park High School and West Grand High School, this week. They are ranked 8th out of the Colorado 2A programs.
Upcoming home athletic events:
HS volleyball- Friday, September 23, LCHS at 4:00 pm
MS volleyball- Monday, September 26, LCIS at 4:00 pm*
MS volleyball- Wednesday, September 28, LCHS at 4:15 pm*
(*If your student wants to attend these games, you must attend with them or call to put them on the Event Attendee List- see details below)
If your student (6th-12th grade) wants to attend a sporting event at LCIS, you must either attend the event with them, or you must call Alison Sprague at 719-486-6954 to get them on the Event Attendee List. Students whose names are not on the Event Attendee List will be turned away at the door and will need to find a way home. RSVP’s must be called in to Alison before 2:30 pm the day of the event, or by 2:30 pm on Thursday if the event is on Friday or Saturday. We do ask that you call to add your student EACH TIME you want them to attend a sporting event at LCIS. Parents, thank you for your help on this. We are trying to encourage students to be positively engaged at these events, and we appreciate your partnership in that effort.
Eligibility was run on Thursday, September 22. This round of eligibility is effective from Monday, September 26 through Saturday, October 8. Middle school appeals should be addressed to Alison Sprague (asprague@lakecountyschools.net). High school appeals must be made to Amy Peters (apeters@lakecountyschools.net
For updates and headlines from our all of our sports teams, follow us on Twitter @PbPantherSports
Then another addition: Football practice for 9-11th graders begins on Monday, September 26! Practices will be held Monday-Thursday 4:15-6:15 pm. Athletes should meet in the LCHS weight room on Monday. Please make sure that all of your athletic paperwork is turned in. Reach out to me with any questions!
LET’S GO PANTHERS!!
Amy Peters
Athletic/Activities Director
apeters@lakecountyschools.net
Eligibility Check:
September 22th
CHSSA Regain Date:
Cross Country: September 5th
Soccer, Volleyball, Cheerleading: September 12th
Musical
The Lake County High School Performing Arts is so excited to announce auditions for our 3rd through 12th grade 2023 production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC! Auditions will take place on Monday, October 10th and Tuesday, October 11th. An invite-only callback session will be held on Wednesday, October 12th. Students can sign-up for an audition time at this link. Students need to prepare a song preferably from musical theatre. Students should bring sheet music to their audition. Students may prepare a song from THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Students also should prepare a monologue that is roughly 30 seconds. If you are struggling to find audition materials please see Mr. Carroll or Mrs. Cairns. The audition/participant handbook can be found here. We do have copies in person if a student needs one. Please note that the contract page needs to be signed and brought to auditions. We look forward to seeing you at auditions! Please reach out to Mr. Carroll or Mrs. Cairns with any questions.
Upcoming Events
Monday September 26
- MS Volleyball VS Clear Creek @ LCIS 4:0-7:00pm
- Board of Education Work Session @ CMC New Discovery Building, Room 217 6:30-9:30pm
Tuesday September 27
- HS Volleyball @ Platte Canyon (JV/V) 5:00-7:30pm
Wednesday September 28
- MS Volleyball VS Homestake Peak @ LCIS 4:15-7:15pm
Thursday September 29
- Environmental Science Field Trip: Mining Museum 11:30-1:30pm
- MS/HS Cross Country Canyon City Invite @ Royal Gorge 3:00-6:00pm
- HS Volleyball @ Arrupe Jesuit (C/JV/V) 5:00-8:30pm
- NHS Blood Drive @ LCHS Gym 12:00-6:00pm
Saturday October 1
- MS Volleyball Peaks League Championships @ Homestake Peak Time TBD
- MS Football @ East Grand 9:00-12:00pm
- MS Cross Country Peaks League Championship @ Copper Mountain 10:00-12:00pm
- HS Boys Soccer @ Pinnacle (Varsity Only) 11:00-12:30pm
Community Events