{"id":230,"date":"2026-02-06T16:29:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T16:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/2026\/02\/06\/news-from-lchs-2-6-26\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:58:39","slug":"news-from-lchs-2-6-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/lchs\/2026\/02\/06\/news-from-lchs-2-6-26\/","title":{"rendered":"News From LCHS 2\/6\/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 move into the second half of the year, we are beginning an important next step as a school. Our staff has started building a shared Vision of Instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past year, we have focused on strengthening culture, consistency, and expectations across our building. That foundation matters. Now we are turning more directly toward the core of our work: what high-quality teaching and learning look like in every classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Vision of Instruction helps us define that clearly. It answers questions such as: What should students consistently experience in their classes? What does strong planning look like? How do we ensure students are actively thinking, discussing, and engaging with meaningful content? How do we monitor progress and respond when students need support?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not about adding a new initiative. It is about creating clarity and alignment so that every student benefits from strong instruction, every day, in every classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families are important partners in this work. Encouraging your student to stay engaged, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning reinforces what we are building at school. When expectations are clear and support is consistent, students grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you for your continued partnership as we take this next step together.<\/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\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sports Report<\/strong><\/p>\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>YouScience 9th-12th grade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello LCHS families,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will soon receive an email invitation from<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youscience.com\/\"> YouScience<\/a>, our school\u2019s college and career readiness platform, inviting you to create a parent\/guardian account. There is no cost to families, and YouScience does not sell student or parent data.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is YouScience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouScience is a platform to help students discover their strengths, aptitudes, and prepare for college and career readiness.<br><br>A YouScience parent\/guardian account provides families with direct access to their students\u2019 career and aptitude insights, helping you better support educational and career planning. Once set up, you\u2019ll be able to view key information about your students\u2019 progress and achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What you\u2019ll be able to access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aptitude results:<\/strong> View outcomes from aptitude assessments that measure natural talents such as problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and numerical reasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification updates:<\/strong> Track progress and achievements related to industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) earned through CTE courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Career and aptitude insights:<\/strong> Access personalized results that connect your student\u2019s strengths to potential career pathways and post-secondary options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work-based learning (WBL) forms:<\/strong> Review and sign important WBL documents, if applicable to your student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why this matters for families<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouScience helps students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify strengths they may not yet recognize<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore careers they may not have previously considered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand what different careers look like day-to-day and what pathways lead there<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document achievements they can include on resumes, scholarship applications, and post-secondary plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a parent\/guardian account, families have a centralized, transparent view of their student\u2019s career and aptitude information \u2013 making it easier to stay informed, support meaningful conversations at home, and celebrate progress along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DCR5ayB_Qgk\"> please watch the short video<\/a>. Be sure to sign up for parent\/guardian access once you receive the email from the YouScience team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to partnering with you to support your student\u2019s success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a0Thanks,<br>Dylan Rodwick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/p>\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>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\">Monday February 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board of Education Regular Meeting @ District Office 5:30pm-8:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday February 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HS Basketball @ Bennett\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4:30pm Girls JV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:30pm Boys JV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6:00pm GIrls Varsity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:00pm Boys Varsity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thursday February 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HS Basketball @ Crested Butte\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4:00pm Girls JV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4:00pm Boys JV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5:30pm Girls Varsity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7:00pm Boys Varsity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Friday February 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HS Girls Wrestling @ North Fork High School 2:00pm-7:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HS Boys Wrestling @ Cedaredge High School 2:00pm-7:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS Alpine Championships@ Keystone 8:00am-3:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HS Alpine @ Loveland 9:00am-4:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MS\/HS Nordic @ Gold Run Nordic Center 12:00pm-4:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday February 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HS Girls Wrestling @ North Fork High School 9:00am-5:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HS Boys Wrestling @ Cedaredge High School 9:00am-5:00pm<\/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-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 2\/6\/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<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 2\/6\/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<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 2\/6\/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 2\/6\/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 2\/6\/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 Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthy Smiles Start at School!<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 move into the second half of the year, we are beginning an important next step as a school. 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