News From LCHS 3/21/25
Dear LCHS Families,
We have had a great week back after Spring Break and are looking forward to welcoming families into the building this coming week for conferences.
Conference Information
- You should have received an email regarding how to sign-up for conferences. The link to sign-up is here. If you are having issues, please reach out to the LCHS front office at 719-486-6950.
- At conferences this year, we will be doing course selections for the 25-26 school year. Having family involvement in these conversations is important to us.
- We have created two documents to help guide the course selection process. The first is our LCHS Course Progression Document for our two main graduation pathways. The second is our Graduation Requirements Matrix. Students on Monday will be working with their crew teachers to help prepare for conferences and these conversations. Our goal with these documents is to be transparent and clear about how a student progresses through LCHS.
LCHS Course Progression Document
LCHS Graduation Requirements Matrix
- You will notice the addition of CORE to our Graduation Requirements. Crew teachers will explain more about this at conferences. The basic concept is restructuring our 9-12 crew time to be a more effective and intentional use of time, including more academic support and career planning.
9/10: Crew, Math+, ELA+, and Career Exploration / ICAP (Individual Career and Academic Planning)
11/12: Crew, Credit Recovery, and Post-Secondary Support
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend,
Scott Carroll
Principal
Lake County High School
Athletics
Sports Report: The LCHS Knowledge Bowl team competed in the state championships on Monday and Tuesday. It was a close back and forth battle with Caprock Academy for the 2A title, but in the end, Caprock took the state title by 3 points. Lake County settled for state runner-up, the same position that they finished in last year.
There will be a high school mountain bike team informational meeting on April 7th at 5:30 pm at 213 Harrison Ave, for students who will be in 9th to 12th grade next year. This meeting is for athletes and parents who are interested in joining the mountain bike team for the 2025-2026 school year. We welcome all students who like to ride bikes and are interested in learning more about our team. Our club can provide bikes and safety equipment during the season for those who need it, and we have scholarship opportunities available. Contact katie@cloudcitymountainsports.org for more information.
Let’s GO PANTHERS!!
Amy Peters
Testing Information
Testing is round the corner please click here to view the testing letter and schedule!
Information on Concurrent Enrollment
Lake County School District highly values our concurrent enrollment program. We partner with Colorado Mountain College to offer a variety of college courses. Students who are enrolled in our concurrent enrollment program can take college courses free of tuition, and can receive both college and high school credit for those courses. Please click here for a full page of resources for families.
March Menus for Breakfast and Lunch
An update from the performing arts department:
Fundraiser Concert:
Join us this Tuesday, March 25th at the Old Church @7:00pm for another fundraiser concert.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/LCSD staff. Please reach out to Mrs. Cairns if you would like to bring a dessert item and get a $5 discount on your ticket! ccairns@lakecountyschools.net
Elitch Gardens Music Festival:
All 7-12 Choir and Band students will be attending the annual Elitch Gardens festival on Friday, March 9th.
Please pay the $55 for each student for the trip.
You can pay on e-funds. It is under Music (Choir/Band) Field Trip. You can also pay via check (make it out to LCHS) or cash. Please turn payments into Mrs. Cairns or the office.
If your child participated in a fundraiser, they have been given a slip of paper that says the balance they owe. If you are not sure of the payment you need to submit, please reach out the Mrs. Cairns at ccairns@lakecountyschools.net
Parent & Business Potluck for Parent-Teacher Conferences: Weds. March 26, brought to you by the DAC!
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) is organizing a potluck dinner for one night of conferences, Wednesday, March 26. 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 7:30pm. We will send more detailed instructions closer to the date for everyone who signs up!
El Comité de Responsabilidad del Distrito (DAC) está organizando una cena compartida durante una noche de conferencias, el Miercoles 26 de Marzo. 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 7:30 p.m. ¡Enviaremos instrucciones más detalladas cuando se acerque la fecha a todos los que se registren!
Newsletter from Project Dream
Project Dream is hiring a part time position to drive the Activity Bus for afterschool and Friday programs! Many Project Dream families say how helpful it is to have free transportation for our programs, and we need your help continuing this service.
Pay is $20-$26.50/hour dependent upon experience, average 20 hours per week, no CDL required. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share this job post with them: https://www.lakecountyschools.net/blog/2025/03/18/lcsd-is-seeking-a-driver-for-project-dream-programs-no-cdl-required/
Upcoming events
Saturday March 22
- HS Track @ Pueblo Centennial Invitational 9:00am-4:00pm
- MS Girls Soccer @ Gypsum Creek MS 12:40pm-4:00pm
- HS Girls Soccer @ Pinnacle Charter School 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesday March 25
- HS Band and Choir Fundraiser Concert @ Old Church 7:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday March 26
- Early Release for students school ends at 11:30am
- Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00pm-8:00pm
- HS Girls Soccer @ Engelwood 4:30pm-6:30pm
Thursday March 27
- Early release for students school ends at 11:30am
- Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00pm-8:00pm
Friday March 28
- HS Student Senate trip to Colorado State Capitol 7:30am-5:00pm
Saturday March 29
- MS Girls Soccer @ Gypsum Creek MS 11:30am-2:50pm
- HS Girls Soccer @ Salida HS 11:00am-1:00pm
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