{"id":225,"date":"2026-01-30T18:54:33","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T18:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/2026\/01\/30\/news-from-lchs-1-30-26\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:58:38","slug":"news-from-lchs-1-30-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/2026\/01\/30\/news-from-lchs-1-30-26\/","title":{"rendered":"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear LCHS Families,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we close out the month of January, our building continues to show steady progress in our culture. Daily routines feel more consistent, expectations are clearer, and there is a growing sense of shared responsibility across classrooms and common spaces. These shifts do not happen all at once, but the cumulative effect is noticeable. A more focused and respectful environment creates the conditions for stronger learning and helps both students and staff do their best work each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next week, our 7-10 students will participate in NWEA MAP testing. We take this assessment three times a year to measure student growth over time and to help us understand where each student is in their learning right now. NWEA is not used for grades and it is not timed. The test adjusts as students work, so some questions will feel easier and others more challenging, which is expected. We encourage families to talk with their students about taking their time, staying focused, and giving their best effort on each question. One test does not define a student, but consistent effort helps us get the most accurate picture of how to support their learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are proud of our students and the way they represent our school through athletics and activities. From the high school Knowledge Bowl team earning a spot at the state meet, to our 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams qualifying for league tournaments, students continue to show commitment and teamwork. Our nordic teams had strong finishes in Steamboat at both the middle and high school levels, highlighted by top ten and podium performances. Three students have also qualified for the state slalom alpine skiing competition. It is exciting to see students succeed across so many activities and support one another along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scott Carroll<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Principal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lake County High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sports Report<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Congratulations to the HS Knowledge Bowl team and Coach Peters. They won their regional competition on Tuesday and are headed to the State Meet on March 16\/17!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both of our 7th and 8th grade girls\u2019 basketball teams have qualified for the league tournament next week. The 7th grade tournament is next Wednesday, and 8th grade is on Thursday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With 6 skiers finishing in the top 10, the MS boys\u2019 nordic team won their race in Steamboat last Saturday! Zoe Peters was the individual MS girls\u2019 champion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The HS boys\u2019 nordic team took 3rd place in Steamboat, boosted by an exceptional 3rd place finish by Wilson Anderson.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even though their top 4 skiers were competing in Utah, the HS girls\u2019 nordic team placed 4th in Steamboat. The team was led by Hattie Mallozzi, who also snatched an individual 3rd place finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily Charles, Wilson Anderson and Jake Cairns earned state qualifying slalom alpine skiing spots in Steamboat last Thursday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spring sports are just around the corner! The first day of practice for HS track &amp; field and girls\u2019 soccer is Monday, February 23.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MS girls\u2019 soccer will begin practice on March 2, and their first game is March 14, which is at the end of spring break week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GO PANTHERS!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amy Peters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>February <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/LCHS-FEB-2026-BREAKFAST-MENU.pdf\"><strong>Breakfast<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/LCHS-FEB-2026-LUNCH-MENU.pdf\"><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/a><strong> Menu\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lake County Performing Arts Apparel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in LCIS Band, MS\/HS Choir and Band will get the t-shirt automatically.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to place an order, please turn in the money and size to either main office or Mrs. Cairns.\u00a0 Orders will not be placed without payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T-shirt $15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-3-3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-3-3.png\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13510 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 642px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 642\/468;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fleece Jacket $45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13508 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 598px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 598\/471;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hoodie $35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13509 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 544px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 544\/392;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday January 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HS Alpine @ Keystone 9:00pm-4:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HS Basketball VS Fort Lupton\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4:00pm- Boys JV @ LCHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:00pm- Girls JV @ LCIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:30pm- Girls Varsity @ LCHS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:30pm- Boys C @ LCIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:00pm- Boys Varsity @ LCHS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday January 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6th Grade Girls Basketball Tournament @ Summit Time TBD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HS Wrestling @ Eagle Valley 8:00am-7:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS\/HS Nordic @ Tennessee Pass Nordic Center 10:00am-4:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday February 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MS Girls Basketball @ Eagle Valley MS 4:15pm-7:15pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HS Boys Basketball VS Buena Vista @ LCHS\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4:30pm- C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6:00pm- JV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:30pm- V<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday February 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MS Alpine GS @ Loveland Ski 9:00am-3:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday February 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7th Grade Girls Basketball Championships @ Homestake Peak Time TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday February 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HS Basketball VS Sheridan\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2:30pm- Boys Varsity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:00pm- Boys JV<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Varsity Girls Basketball VS Hayden @ LCHS 5:30pm-7:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday February 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HS Alpine @ Durango 9:00am-4:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS Alpine SL @ Eldora 9:00am-3:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday February 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>8th Grade Girls Basketball Championships @ Homestake Peak Time TBD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HS Basketball @ Jefferson HS\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>12:00pm- Girls Varsity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1:30pm- Boys Varsity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Events\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ice Skating Family Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-7.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-7.png\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13527 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 774px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 774\/996;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-8.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-8.png\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13528 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 773px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 773\/1002;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full Circle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-5-scaled.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-5-784x1024.png\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13512 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 784px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 784\/1024;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/image-4-scaled.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-4-761x1024.png\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13511 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 761px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 761\/1024;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading Challenge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image-2.png\" alt=\"News From LCHS 1\/30\/26\" class=\"wp-image-13506 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 714px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 714\/925;\"><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elevated Community Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthy Smiles Start at School!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Help kids build healthy dental habits with the <strong>2-2-2 method<\/strong>: brush 2 times a day for 2 minutes and see a dentist 2 times a year.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know students can get dental care <strong>right at the School-Based Health Center<\/strong>? Our SBHC makes it easy for families to stay on track with routine dental care.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0To enroll your student or make an appointment, call <strong>970-710-5049<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a1Sonrisas saludables comienzan en la escuela!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ayuda a los ni\u00f1os a crear h\u00e1bitos dentales saludables con el <strong>m\u00e9todo 2-2-2<\/strong>:\u00a0 cepillarse 2 veces al d\u00eda durante 2 minutos y visitar al dentista 2 veces al a\u00f1o.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bfSab\u00edas que los estudiantes pueden recibir atenci\u00f3n dental <strong>directamente en el Centro de Salud Escolar?<\/strong> Nuestro SBHC facilita que las familias mantengan la atenci\u00f3n dental rutinaria al d\u00eda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para inscribir a su estudiante o programar una cita, llame al <strong>970-710-5049.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear LCHS Families,&nbsp; As we close out the month of January, our building continues to show steady progress in our culture. 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