News From LCHS 10/24/25

by fvillarreal · October 23, 2025

Dear LCHS Families,

As we move deeper into the semester, we are focusing on how showing up each day helps students learn, grow, and

succeed. Research from Schools That Lead highlights how regular attendance supports stronger study habits, better grades, and greater confidence in class. When students are present and engaged, they build momentum that carries through the semester.

Our middle school students in grades 7–8 continue to set a strong example, maintaining attendance above 90 percent. For grades 9–12, this is a great time to renew that same commitment. We want students here each day, learning in community, asking questions, and building strong connections with their teachers and classmates. Families can help by reviewing PowerSchool together, planning ahead when absences are unavoidable, and encouraging students to reach out if they need support.

Please consider filling our short Conference Feedback Form (English / Spanish). This data continues to help us improve experiences for families at LCHS.

We’re also looking forward to connecting with families at our next Parent Coffee Chat on Wednesday, November 5th, from 10:00AM – 11:00AM. This will be a chance to hear from administrators and support staff, ask questions, and visit a few classrooms to see learning in action.

As we move through the last half of the semester, let’s keep encouraging students to show up, stay curious, and give their best effort. We want every student to feel that they belong here and that their presence matters. When students are in class, engaged with their peers and teachers, real growth happens. Thank you for helping us build a school where students show up, connect, and learn with purpose each day.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend,

Scott Carroll

Principal

Lake County High School

Halloween Costume Guidelines

While Halloween falls on Friday next week, we anticipate some students may dress-up on Thursday. Here are the guidelines for this:

Costumes should not disrupt instruction and/or limit participation in the school day.
Toy weapons, sharp objects, or items that could be mistaken for real weapons are not allowed.
Fake blood is not allowed.
Full-face masks, excessive face paint, or coverings that make it hard to identify students are not allowed.

Sports Report:

11 mountain bike team members competed in the state championships last weekend. They were awarded the honor of Team of the Year for Division 2 for their sportsmanship, volunteer efforts, and enthusiasm! Finnley Stanek was the top finisher, placing 10th in the JV girls’ race. We had 2 other top 20 finishes: Hattie Mallozzi took 13th in freshman girls, and Arlo Mudge placed 16th in JV boys.

The Lady Panther XC team won their regional, and the boys’ team took 3rd!! Both teams are heading to State on Nov 1!!

HS basketball, HS/MS Nordic and HS Alpine schedules are posted on the sports calendar: https://chsaa.rschooltoday.com/public/genie/1518/school/445/date/2025-10-23/view/week/

Search for them specifically by clicking View Schedules in the right-hand panel. Then check the sports team(s) you are wanting and click View.

In conjunction with the Leadville Lions Club, we are hosting a Career Fair on Tuesday, October 28 from 8 am- 12 pm at the LCHS gym. We are in need of volunteers to help that day. If you are interested in coming as a career presenter or volunteer, please text or call Carol Glenn at 970-389-7298.

Let’s GO PANTHERS!!

October Breakfast and Lunch Menu

Healthy Kids Colorado Survey

This fall our students will take the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS), an important survey about student health. The survey asks students about health topics including unintentional injuries and violence; mental health; school safety; substance use; physical activity and nutrition; sexual behavior (optional); and risk and protective factors. The survey process protects your student’s privacy, and no information is collected that can identify an individual student. Only your child will know how they answer.

The survey results will help your school, community groups, and state health agencies to plan programs and services for youth. Students receive the survey during class time and are instructed to answer the questions or skip any question they don’t understand or don’t feel comfortable answering.

If you prefer that your student does not take the survey, please complete the attached opt-out form and return to the school’s front office by Tuesday, October 28th. Opt-out forms will also be available in the school’s front office to sign.

English opt-out form

Encuesta sobre Salud Infantil de Colorado

Este otoño nuestros estudiantes tomarán la Encuesta sobre Salud Infantil de Colorado (Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, HKCS), una encuesta importante sobre la salud de los estudiantes. La encuesta se les pregunta a los estudiantes sobre temas de salud incluyendo lesiones no intencionales y violencia; salud mental; seguridad escolar; consumo de sustancias; actividad física y nutrición; comportamiento sexual (opcional); y factores de riesgo y protección. El proceso de la encuesta protege la privacidad de su estudiante y no se recopila información que pueda identificar a un estudiante individual. Solo su hijo sabrá cómo responde.

Los resultados de la encuesta ayudarán a su escuela, los grupos comunitarios, y las agencias estatales de salud a planificar programas y servicios para los jóvenes. Los estudiantes no tienen que tomar la encuesta. Los estudiantes reciben la encuesta durante la clase y se les informa para contestar las preguntas u omitir cualquier pregunta que no entiendan o no se sientan cómodos respondiendo.

Si prefiere que su estudiante no participe en la encuesta, complete el formulario de exclusión adjunto y devuélvelo a la oficina principal de la escuela antes del martes 28 de octubre. Los formularios de exclusión también estarán disponibles en la oficina principal para firmar.

Formulario de exclusion

Special Thanks

A special thanks to Cloud City Medical who donated Safety Goggles to our Science department!

LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES 2026 MUSICAL!

Lake County High School’s Performing Arts Department is excited to announce their production of DISNEY’S FROZEN presented with the support from the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation as the Title Sponsor.

The production is directed by Scott Carroll and Dylan Rodwick with musical direction by Celesta Cairns.

For the first time in forever, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Frozen includes all the film’s beloved songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, along with new music written exclusively for the stage.

In the beautiful mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world and increasingly distant from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she’s desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home – with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf.

Auditions for this production are open to grades 5-12 and will be a combination of both virtual submissions and in-person callbacks. Virtual submission of a 30-60-second song and monologue will be due Thursday, November 20^th. Songs from the musical DISNEY’S FROZEN will not be accepted.

For students selected for the in-person callback session this will be held from 4:00PM – 6:30PM on Wednesday, December 3^rd. We anticipate that the final cast list will be posted after school on Thursday, December 4^th.

Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. Tickets for this production will go on sale Monday, March 2^nd.

Lake County High School Performing Arts Artistic Director Scott Carroll says “We are excited to embark into the world of Arendelle! This show is incredibly special to so many people and we look forward to putting the magic onto the Lake County stage. We hope to see you at performances this coming May!”