News From LCHS 4/14/23

by fvillarreal · April 14, 2023

Good Afternoon LCHS Families,

Testing went great this past week and we will be continuing testing into next week with CMAS Science and makeup tests. Thank you for continuously supporting your students so they may arrive at school on time, well rested, and ready to learn!

Thank you,

Brian Nelson,

LCHS Principal

Breakfast and Lunch menus for April

Scholarship Night

Scholarship Awards Night next week! Seniors will be awarded local scholarships on Monday, April 17th at 7:00 pm in the high school auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30. Family and friends are welcome to come. For more information contact Kelly Hofer at khofer@lakecountyschools.net.

LCHS Student Senators Visit the Capitol

By Luke Finken

On Friday, March 31, the Lake County High School’s Student Senate traveled to the State Capitol in Denver. The students had arranged to meet with Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie to discuss policy and important issues to the LCHS leaders. The Senate is made up of 5 elected representatives from each grade 9-12 (20 in total) and is an elective class at LCHS.

When the students arrived at the Capitol they were greeted by Lake County grad, Jordan Sanchez. Ms. Sanchez is the owner and operator of her lobbying firm, Sanchez Policy Works, and is in the Capitol every day. She was a wealth of knowledge for the young Senators and an excellent tour guide for the historic building.

Around 1 pm, students then met with Speaker of the House (and Lake County Representative) Julie McCluskie. Speaker McCluskie welcomed the students into her office and began with presenting information about current and past policy wins and obstacles. She then took questions from the LCHS students and thanked them for their commitment to their role in government at their school.

After the 30 minute meeting, the students were able to watch the House proceedings on abortion and transgender rights from the observation deck. This proved to be a very powerful moment on the Floor of the House and in the minds of the Leadville observers.

Ms. Sanchez was able to secure a meeting with Lake County’s newly elected Senator, Mark Baisely, from Teller County. The Senator showed the students around the Senate floor and even let them in on a little known secret, the Senate balcony.

The Senators have been working on their own policy decisions and reveled in the opportunity to see their state government in action.

Cloud City High School Applications

Cloud City High School is now accepting applications for Fall semester for the 2023-2024 school year!

The deadline to submit completed applications is Thursday, April 27, 2023.

English link to application:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5haP_Ahyf8T2-cecmWEXXqEYUhD4e4DdXFHV43e5IWPVlkA/viewform

Spanish link to application:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez3Gzy9hB-UzcCTfbgRWLwtS3r78M7c6nrLzw4ab4wyZpSYg/viewform

Transition Meeting Information

Parents! Please consider joining us for the upcoming Transition Leadership Institute. We are designing a strand just for you to build upon your knowledge and answer your questions about secondary transition planning! Please see the flyers below for additional information. Registration coming soon…

2023 Transition Leadership Institute Parent Save the Date!

Spanish translated flyer here!

2023 Transition Leadership Institute Conference Agenda!

Parent Interest Survey!

Senior Class of 2023

If you are still looking for Graduation announcements Balfour has graduation announcements ready to order. Check out the link for more information!

https://www.balfour.com/shop/official-graduation-announcements-with-name-a0243769?smi=12421

Need a COVID test?

You can now order your own home test for FREE! Visit this site for more information: https://www.npr.org/2022/12/15/1142926180/free-covid-tests-mail-order

Blood Drive

Athletics:

Upcoming home athletic events:

HS girls’ soccer- Wednesday, April 19, at 4:00 pm @ Community Park Field

HS girls’ soccer- Saturday, April 22, at 1:00 pm @ Community Park Field

There is no fee to attend. Please come out and support your Lady Panthers!!

Open gyms for middle school girls’ basketball start this weekend! The team will be meeting on Sunday evenings from 6-8 pm at the LCIS gym. 5th grade girls are invited to attend, but a parent will need to sign the Assumption of Risk form when they drop them off at practice. Please come in with your 5th grade student the first time she attends.

Order forms for athletic pictures can be found here!

LET’S GO PANTHERS!!

Amy Peters

Athletic/Activities Director

719-293-0105

apeters@lakecountyschools.net

Eligibility Check:

HS Eligibility will be run weekly on Thursdays! The next run will be April 20th

JH eligibility will continue to be every 2 weeks! The next run will be April 27th

Upcoming Events

Saturday April 15