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arents and Guardians,
I want to thank you for supporting our students and staff today. As a campus and a district, we have truly appreciated the thoughts and prayers you have provided. Please know that we want to continue partnering with you to care for and support each student.
With Thankfulness,
Chris Mayfield
Principal
Lovejoy High School
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Lovejoy High School News and Information 02 26 18
Lovejoy ISD STEM Festival
Click the graphic below to view a video about the STEM Festival.
Future Leopard Night at Girls' Soccer
The Lovejoy Girls' soccer team will host Future Leopard Night on Friday, March 2 when they take on Forney with a 5:30 PM kick off for JV and a 7:15 PM kick off for Varsity. During halftime of the Varsity game, the Future Leopards will be able to come on the field and try to score a goal with the JV players. Future Leopards will be able to meet the Varsity players after the Varsity game. This event is for all elementary, intermediate and middle school students.
Lovejoy Visual Arts Spotlight Exhibition: February 20th - March 6th
The Lovejoy Visual Arts (LJVA) Department invites you to attend the 1st Annual LJVA Spotlight Exhibition on view in the Lovejoy High School Art Gallery from February 20th through March 6th. This exhibition, featuring 47 selected works from over 170 submissions and juried by a field of 6 graduating seniors from the art program, is the first show of its kind featured in the gallery. Work selected for the LJVA Spotlight Exhibition was submitted from every level and form of study within the visual arts program as a showcase of the breadth of approach and personal voice found in LJVA studios. This show's direction and curation are the work of AP Studio Drawing Seniors
Tad Greenwald
and
Emma Wigginton
.
Please join us for the opening reception in the gallery at 6:00 PM on February 20th. If you are unable to attend the opening, please feel free to come and explore the gallery during school hours from February 20th through March 6th.
VOTE!!
Click the graphic above to view information regarding the upcoming election.
Foundation News
Taste of Fairview - March 2nd
Back by popular demand, the 3rd Annual Taste of Fairview will be presented by Estate Life Magazine in partnership with the Allen Fairview Chamber, Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club, and the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools.
What: 3rd Annual Taste of Fairview with over 30 local restaurants, wine and spirits
Where: Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club
When: Friday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM
Why: All ticket sales donated to the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools
Last year's event was a sell-out, with more than 500 attendees helping to raise more than $17,000 for the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools.
This year's goal is the same: great food and great people coming together for an incredible evening benefiting Lovejoy schools.
Online Auction: Opens Tuesday!
The Denim and Diamonds Online Auction will open Tuesday, February 27 at 8:00 AM and run through March 6th at 10:00 PM. Check out the auction for the opportunity to win great items for your family and students. Various members of the Lovejoy staff have donated unique and special experiences for the online auction. New this year, Spring Fling Socials for grades K-4 are also available. Be sure and check out the Family Funded Grant section to see grants submitted by teachers/staff $5000 and under. Click here for additional information.
Click here
and select "Start Bidding" to create your account!
Denim and Diamonds - Lone Starry Night - April 7th
Through your generosity and support, the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools awarded grants totaling $451,100 to teachers for use in their classrooms this year. The Foundation is funded primarily from Annual Appeal and the Denim and Diamonds (D&D) Gala and Auction. The Foundation's goal this year is to cover D&D costs with sponsorships prior to the night of the event so all monies spent at the event go directly to fund classroom grants.
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools will host its 12th annual Denim and Diamonds Gala and Auction on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Marriott at Legacy Town Center in Plano. This year's theme is a Lone Starry Night. Foundation for Lovejoy Schools Chair, Carrie McClure and Co-Chair, Aimee Peay welcome you to a night featuring dinner, entertainment and live auctions.
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools will host a raffle for three great prizes, which includes:
- $2500 VISA gift card - donated by Owens Realtors
- EZ Go Golf cart - Completely Remodeled and Refurbished Model 2014 TXT-PDS with 2014 upbody with flip seating, new batteries, tires and LED head/tail lights. New factory-painted, flame-red body. EC Custom Carts - value $5,000
- Arcade Game Table - Designed like original arcade table from the 80s. Table can be customized, featuring officially licensed graphics of favorite College, Pro Team, etc. - value $4,400
Raffle tickets are $100. Only 500 tickets will be sold. A drawing will be held for each item, giving each ticket a chance to win one of these prizes. The winners will be drawn at the Denim and Diamonds Gala. You do not need to be present to win.
Click here
for additional information. You may purchase tickets from any Foundation director, via the Foundation's website, or at the LISD administration building. See the Foundation website for a list of directors or
click here
to purchase tickets online.
Tickets for the Gala are on sale now for $135 each. The ticket price will increase to $150 beginning Friday, March 9th. This year, we will seat guests at tables of 12. For additional information, visit FoundationForLovejoySchools.org or contact Cindy Booker at [email protected] or at 469.742.8043.
Click here
to purchase tickets to the gala.
Student Recognition
LHS Girls' Basketball - District 15-5A Awards
Congratulations to the following varsity players for their outstanding performance this season both academically and athletically. The girls on the academic all-district team achieved this by maintaining at least an 87 average in all courses this season. The girls on the all-district team achieved this award by being recognized as one of the top players in the district. These players received the most votes from the coaches in our district.
Academic All District
Alexandra Brungardt
Mackenzie Cooper
Mikayla Dohmann
Meredith Ehlmann
Veronica Hanson
Victoria Hanson
Carsen McFadden
Taylor Meixelsperger
Ireland Miller
Autumn Purcell
Kaylee Rekieta
Tate Sigmon
Bethany Smith
Meredith Welch
Offensive Player of the Year
Kaylee Rekieta
1st Team All District
Carsen McFadden
Taylor Meixelsperger
Kaylee Rekieta
2nd Team All District
Kim Lyne
Honorable Mention All District
Meredith Ehlmann
LHS Robotics
The Lovejoy Extreme Engineering Robotics team ended up ranked 5th in the state VEX Robotics Skills Competition on Saturday. They just missed qualifying for the VEX Robotics World Championships later this year in Louisville. Congratulations to sophomores Chase Barnes, Ian Carroll, Brenden Diaz and Ross Walenciak for a great effort!
LHS Wrestling - State Championship Results
This was our largest number of state qualifiers in total to date, with three men and four women attending. It was the most women we have qualified to wrestle in the state tournament ever. What makes us more excited is that six of these wrestlers will be returning next year for another year! We are a young group and look to improve upon this showing.
With that being said, we had two women make history for our women's program in becoming our first state place winners! Sophomore Alex LeFort and Junior Morgan Elvin both placed 6th
place in their respective weights! They wrestled some great matches on their way to the podium and we are very excited to see what they will do next season to improve upon this placement. In addition, our women's team finished in the top 20 of the state (#19 out of 80 teams) for the first time in history.
Junior Lilly Musselman and Freshman Charis Vela also wrestled some very tough matches but did not place. Both will be back next year!
Freshman Ralph Rucker wrestled well in his first state tournament, winning his first match. He lost in the quarterfinals to the eventual state champion. He did not place but gained some valuable experience that he will use next year.
Sophomore Hunter Duncan improved upon his finish from last year, reaching the round of eight before losing a narrow decision. Hunter was one match away from placing and will no doubt use this experience to improve again next year.
Senior James Ayers was the alternate at his weight and unfortunately did not get the chance to wrestle this weekend. James finishes an outstanding career for the Leopards with 27 wins this year, his career single season best!
For complete match results, please go to the following two links:
Lovejoy women state matches click
here
Lovejoy men state matches click
here
LHS Baseball
The Varsity Baseball team went 2-1 over the weekend in the Wylie East Raider Classic. After opening with a loss to a tough pitcher for Princeton Thursday night 5-2, the Leopards responded well with a 6-2 win over Sherman and a 6-5 hard-fought win against a very strong McKinney North team.
Lovejoy 6 Sherman 2
The Leopards received excellent pitching performances from Nathan Fallon and Luke Finn who combined for a 7 inning 4 hit performance in the win. The offense was led by Luke Stine and Jordan Yoder. Stine had a 2-Run HR and Yoder collected a double and a single in addition to 3 RBIS.
Lovejoy 6 McKinney North 5
Jacob Eschler was outstanding on the mound going 6 innings and giving up 4 hits. Eschler left in the 7th with a 6-1 lead. McKinney North made a furious comeback in the 7th scoring 4 runs. Cameron Pool entered the game and was able to put an end to the North rally by collecting his 1st save of the season. The offense was led by Luke Stine who added another 2 RBI home run and by Logan Bowling, Luke Howell, and Mason Marsh who each collected an RBI.
The Leopards will head to the Jesuit Classic this week and will play 6 games in the tournament.
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Lovejoy Events and Activities
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DATE
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TIME
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EVENT
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LOCATION
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Mon. Feb 26
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6 - 7 pm
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Leopard Aces Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Room B100
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Wed. Feb 28
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8:15 am or 4:30 pm
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NHS Meeting
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LHS Lecture Hall
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Wed. Feb 28
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6 - 8 pm
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LHS Cheer Banquet
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SCIS Cafeteria
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Wed. Feb 28
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7 - 8:30 pm
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Upper 90 Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Lecture Hall
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Fri. Mar 2
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5:30 pm
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Girls' Soccer Future Leopard Night
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LHS Stadium
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Fri. Mar 2
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9:15 am
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Pep Rally - Blacklight
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LHS Main Gym
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Sat. Mar 3
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9 am - 2 pm
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Lovejoy Spring STEM Festival
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Lovejoy High School
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Mon. Mar 5
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1:30 - 2:30 pm
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AP Art History Mock Exam
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LHS Lecture Hall
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Mon. Mar 5
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6:30 - 8 pm
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Grand Slam Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Library
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Mon. Mar 5
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6:30 - 7:30 pm
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Majestics Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Lecture Hall
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Mar 5-7
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4:30 - 6:30 pm
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Cheer Clinics
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LHS Aux Gym
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Tues. Mar 6
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TBD
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Boys' Soccer Senior Night
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LHS Stadium
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Tues. Mar 6
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7 - 8 pm
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Choir Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Choir Room
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Tues. Mar 6
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7 - 8:30 pm
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XC/T&F Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Lecture Hall
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Wed. Mar 7
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6 - 9 pm
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Senior Project Presentations
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Lovejoy High School
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Wed. Mar 7
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7 - 9:30 pm
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LHS Percussion Concert
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LHS Auditorium
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Thurs. Mar 8
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4:30 - 10 pm
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Cheer Tryouts
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LHS Aux Gym
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Sat. Mar 10
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7:00 am
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SAT Test
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Lovejoy High School
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Tues. Mar 20
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7 - 8:30 pm
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Band Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Band Hall
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Wed. Mar 21
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8:15 am or 4:30 pm
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NHS Meeting
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LHS Lecture Hall
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Fri. Mar 23
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9:15 am
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Pep Rally - Dude. Be Nice
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LHS Main Gym
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Fri. Mar 23
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TBD
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Girls' Soccer Senior Night
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LHS Stadium
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Sun. Mar 25
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11 am - 2 pm
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LGA Annual Rocket Launch
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LHS Front Parking Lot
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Mon. Mar 26
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6 - 7 pm
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Leopard Aces Booster Club Meeting
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LHS Room B100
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Mon. Mar 26
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6:30 - 8 pm
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Spring College Fair
DARS & ACCESS Presentations
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LHS Main Gym
LHS Library
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Thurs. Mar 29
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7 - 9:30 pm
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LISD Band Pre-UIL Concert
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LHS Auditorium
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Gifted and Talented Referrals for 2018-2019
The referral window for gifted and talented services for students in grades 1-12 will remain open through March 31, 2018.
Click here
for the referral forms located online in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All referrals must be completed in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. A line is included to type the name of the individual referring the student (parent, teacher, other educator, or student).
Testing is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th and 28th.
For questions regarding referrals, please contact
Kari Lockhart
(469.742.8015) or
Rev Prep Homework Help
Rev Prep is offering a great opportunity for your students who need a little extra help. Until February 28th, for only $49/mo, your students can have unlimited access to our network of expert tutors to ask any questions they have on their schoolwork, any night of the week for over 60 subjects. Click here to view the flyer that has a coupon code that will allow your students 3 free sessions to try the program. The cost is $99 per month after February 28th.
This is an incredibly cost-effective and convenient way to keep students on top of their work. Tutors are available at night and on weekends. Via a live, online session, students can simply log in and ask our tutors any study question, in any subject. To learn more about Homework Help, you can check out our website.
Driver's Ed Classes
The 2018 schedule of sessions is below.
March 5 - April 5 (no class Mar 12-16)
April 9 - May 3
May 7 - 31
June 4 - 28
July 2 - 26
July 30 - Aug 17
Aug 20 - Sept 13
Sept 17 - Oct 11
Oct 15 - Nov 8
Nov 12 - Dec 13
The class is held from 4:15-6:15 pm in LHS Room B104 during the school year. Please click
HARMONY
for more details. Summer session hours will be communicated once they are determined.
We have more than 5 million good reasons to vote in the Primary Election on March 6, 2018. Be an advocate for all students in your
You may
click here
to view a list of candidates running for office in Collin County. Our State Representative Seat is District 89 and our State Senate Seat is District 8.
Relay for Life is an annual event which will be held at Willow Springs Middle School to raise awareness of cancer and to donate to cancer research. This year's initiative is to bring the Lovejoy community together as a whole to promote a sense of unity and caring. We hope you will save the date of April 6th and join us for Relay for Life.
A dinner in honor of survivors, caregivers, and their families will be held in conjunction with the Relay for Life event. If this applies to you or to someone you know, please RSVP to
Relay for Life Stories to Share
The high school Relay for Life committee is also organizing a tribute to those who have been affected by cancer. If you have a story to share, please contact
Katherine Guo
.
Relay for Life Gallery Wall Opportunity
To encourage participation of students at the elementary and intermediate school levels, the LHS Relay for Life organizers are hosting a coloring page activity. Students may
click here
to print the coloring page and decorate it as creatively as they can. They may then turn the page into the receptionist desk at their campus to receive a pencil, sticker or other prize. The event organizers will use all coloring pages to create a gallery wall for the event, which will represent loving support for those whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Relay for Life Luminarias
Relay for Life is selling Luminarias for the Relay for Life event on April 6th at Willow Springs Middle School. Luminarias honor those whose lives have been affected by cancer. You may dedicate a Luminaria to loved ones who lost their battles with cancer, someone currently battling cancer, or anyone who has overcome cancer. When you attend the Relay event, you will see the Luminarias placed around the track, decorated with names and sometimes messages to whom they are dedicated. Luminarias are $10. If you would like to purchase one, please
click here
.
District News
Inclement Weather
School closures will be determined based on safety. In the event of a school closure, notifications will be announced on the district's website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. We will also announce any closure through the media and by phone. Links to our social media accounts are shown below.
Lovejoy ISD App
The Lovejoy ISD App is available for download on both Apple and Android devices. To download the app for Apple devices, please
click here
. To download the app for Android devices, please
click here
.
Twitter and Facebook
Are
you following the district on
Twitter
? Have you liked us on
Facebook
? Join us on social media for news and announcements.
Supporting LHS Students through Senior Project Judging
It is difficult to believe how quickly the school year is flying by. At the high school, this means that some LHS Seniors are nearing the time for their Senior Project Presentations.
Senior Project is an exciting part of every LHS senior's experience as they explore topics of their choice and share what they learn with members of the community. There are different components of the project including creating a proposal, writing an annotated bibliography, and completing an activity. As the culminating event of their Senior Project, students give an 8-10 minute presentation about their experience to a panel of adult volunteer judges. These judges score students on their presentation skills and give them feedback designed to help them in their future pursuits.
We want to extend to you the invitation to share in this experience as a Senior Project Judge. Presentations will take place at Lovejoy High School on March 7th. Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. and should conclude by 8:30 p.m. at the latest. Judges training begins at 5:30 p.m. for those who have never judged Senior Project presentations. Those who judged in past years may arrive at 6 p.m. A light meal is served each night.
Click here to sign up to be a Senior Project Judge.
Tutoring 101
We'll teach the TRICKS... to improve your Scores!
We've helped many students since 1997 achieve better test scores, improve their skills, and get better grades. Better scores and better grades give you more choices when it comes to college opportunities: more colleges will admit you, invite you into their honors program, or offer you scholarship money. Be ready!
- PSAT and SAT Prep Classes: T/Th or Th/Sat
- ACT Prep Classes: Mon/Wed or Sat/Mon
- One on One and Online Prep also available
- School District Employee Discount
Learn about our all-inclusive PSAT/SAT/ACT program!
11th-12th Grade SAT or ACT
9th-12th Grade PSAT/SAT/ACT
NMSQT Program
Duke Tip (7th Grade) $699
Call Robyn or Tanya at 972-359-0222, email [email protected] with your questions, or enroll online.
The Lovejoy Running Club
The Lovejoy Running Club will be meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6:00 PM near the Duck Pond at Celebration Park. All ages and ability levels are welcome to attend from novice walkers looking to shed a few pounds, to elite runners gearing up for the next race. If you have questions regarding the running program you may contact:
Students Leaving Campus
In the event that students need to leave campus during the school day and they drive themselves to school, we will need you to send an email to
[email protected]
. Please include the student's name, the time they need to leave, the reason, and a phone number to be used to contact you. Once we have received the email, we will call you for verification, and the email will provide us with the needed documentation for our records.
Volunteer Application Process
Please
click here
to
begin the process.
Should you have any questions, please contact
Gina Ellis
, Volunteer Coordinator, 469-742-8000.
Parent Portal
The Parent Portal is open for you to complete the online Enrollment & Student Information Forms. Please take a few minutes to update your contact information, emergency contacts, authorized pickup, FERPA, SCOC, Student Handbook, etc.
PLEASE NOTE : Regarding the Release of Directory Information for School Use:
In order for your child's picture to appear in the Yearbook, you should answer "YES".
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