News From LCHS 9/19/25
Dear LCHS Families,
As our fall weather begins to set in and our leaves change, I am reminded each day of how proud I am to live and work here with our students, staff, and families. As we wrap up Week 6,it is also a moment to notice the progress we have already made together and to look ahead at the opportunities that will shape the months to come.
We just finished our 7–10 NWEA testing, and a bright spot in the right direction is that in Math we had 36 students score in the 80th percentile or higher, and in ELA we had 33 students at that level. A percentile score shows how a student compares to others nationwide, so the 80th percentile means performing as well as or better than 80 percent of students who took the same test. As a class, our 10th graders also showed strong results, reaching the 60th percentile in ELA and the 65th percentile in Math. These results highlight both individual excellence and collective progress, reminding us of the importance of building on this momentum so that every student has the chance to reach their potential.
Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on building both academic progress and a strong sense of belonging for all of our students. Academic progress means ensuring that every student is challenged, supported, and given the opportunity to grow, while belonging means creating a culture where every student feels seen, valued, and connected.
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend,
Scott Carroll
Principal
Lake County High School
Sports Report:
Our 8th grade volleyball girls are turning heads. They were victorious over Vail Mountain and Clear Creek this week. Our winningest team so far this fall is Knowledge Bowl! They won both the varsity and JV competitions in Alamosa last week. Then they participated in a Quiz Bowl tournament in Brighton on Saturday, finishing 3rd among 13 much larger schools.
We are often looking for workers for our home events. If you would be willing to help, please email Alison Sprague at asprague@lakecountyschools.net. Most of these positions are paid, so you can make money while you watch your athlete compete!
As we approach the end of fall seasons, we will be recognizing our senior athletes/activity members on the following dates:
Thursday, October 9- volleyball, Crucible cast and crew and cheer
Saturday, October 11- boys’ soccer, cross country, golf and mountain biking
Saturday, November 1- football
LET’S GO PANTHERS!
Student Survey
Students will be taking the Panorama Survey on September 29th during CREW. The student feedback from this survey will provide invaluable insights about how we can improve and adapt our educational setting to better meet their needs. If you wish for your student to not take this survey, please fill out the opt-out form and return to the front office no later than Thursday, September 25th.
English: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JUk37p_Rw0JUi_Gr_mUgNjfDPaWX8qf0Dk_p_33Irwg/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xV2K4Al-J_yRrgs1jp5s_1vpTwP2ZU7zNoS4spl0Gxc/edit?usp=sharing
September Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Project Dream
The most up to date LCIS Project Dream information can always be found on our website:
LCHS/CCHS Project Dream information
Ali Rudy
LCHS Site Supervisor
719-293-0107
arudy@lakecountyschools.net
Join Project Dream for Afterschool Tutoring!
Every day after school Project Dream is offering free tutoring for LCHS of all grade levels. Tutoring will take place in the Library, but please meet in the cafeteria to check in with Project Dream staff.
River Watch Program
Project Dream partners with Blue Elements to conduct a field study program called River Watch on Fridays. Students travel to sites on the Arkansas River and take measurements of the water. The first date is 9/26. Please talk with Ali to sign up!
Friday Programs
Project Dream will be taking a field trip once a month on Fridays. If you would like to attend or have ideas on what to do, please talk with Ali. A schedule of Friday programs dates is posted on the Project Dream information site linked above.
Upcoming Events
Saturday September 20
- 6th Grade Volleyball Tournament @ Summit MS TIME TBD
- JV Boys Golf Tournament @ Mt. Massive Golf Course TIME TBD
- MS Cross Country @ Homestake Peak 9:00am-11:00am
- MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS 12:00pm-3:30pm
Monday September 22
- Varsity Boys Golf Tournament @ Gypsum Creek Golf Course 10:00am-4:00pm
- MS Football VS St. Clare @ Lake County Community Field 5:15pm-7:15pm
- Board Of Education Work Session @ District Office 5:30pm-8:00pm
Tuesday September 23
- HS Volleyball (JV/V) @ Arrupe Jesuit High School 5:00pm-7:30pm
Wednesday September 24
- MS Volleyball VS St. Clare @ LCIS 4:00pm-7:00pm
- HS Boys Soccer (JV/V) @ Arrupe Jesuit High School 4:30pm-8:30pm
- MS Football @ Clear Creek MS 4:30pm-7:00pm
Thursday September 25
- MS Volleyball VS Buena Vista @ LCIS 4:00pm-7:00pm
- HS Volleyball (JV/V) VS Pinnacle @ LCHS 4:30pm-7:00pm
Friday September 26
- HS Cross Country @ Columbine 3:00pm-6:00pm
- HS Football @ Hayden High School 7:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday September 27
- MS Boys Soccer @ Berry Creek MS 12:00pm-3:30pm
Community Events
Club Volleyball Tryouts
Ballet Folklorico
Colorado Western Slope College Fair
Strategic Plan Survey & Focus Groups for Families
It’s time to take our Strategic Plan survey! This fall, we are launching a community-driven strategic planning process to help guide our priorities and investments in the years ahead. We want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to share your perspective through our Strategic Plan Survey and help spread the word to other families and community members. We will also be hosting several family Focus Groups the week of September 22.
Take the Survey: English Survey | Encuesta en Español or
Sign up directly to participate in a Focus Group
Cheers!
Kate Bartlett
Superintendent