Dear Members of the LT Community,

 

We hope you and your families are healthy, safe and well and send our sympathy and concern for all those facing loss and hardship during this time. The world-wide pandemic has brought into sharp focus how crucial our connections to each other are. We heard Governor Pritzker announce last Friday that in-person learning at all Illinois schools is suspended for the remainder of the academic year. The members of the Board of Education, together with Superintendent Tim Kilrea, wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and encouragement to the LT community and also to the health care providers, first responders and volunteers who are working hard to combat this virus and its effects.

 

In just a short period of time, LT teachers transitioned to e-learning with the important goal of continuing the education, growth and well-being of our students - despite the ongoing health crisis and the related disruption. Hopefully, this effort to provide continuity of instruction has brought some sense of normalcy to our students. Without doubt, our teachers and administrators miss the in-person connections they have with students and parents, and we are grateful for the creative and innovative efforts they are making to continue to serve and engage our students. Thank you!

 

Students, we thank you for the positive ways you have adapted to this new situation and for your patience, flexibility and kindness - even from your home! You are showing us how to dig a little deeper for things that matter. Please keep it up! Hold fast to your LT connections and friendships, reach out to your teachers, counselors and coaches, keep your unique dreams going, and continue caring for each other.

 

Please know that during this time, LT teachers, staff, administrators and the Board are here to serve our students and families. Please do not hesitate to reach out. The District continues to follow the mandates and guidelines of the Governor's office and the Illinois State Board of Education. Lyons Township High School will continue to provide, as promptly as possible, ongoing communications to you as plans and responses emerge.

 

We will get through this challenge together.

 

Sincerely ,

 

Members of the District 204 Board of Education

Molly Murphy Bruton Thomas W. Cushing Kari Dillon George R. Dougherty

Alison Kelly Jessica McLean Barbara J. Rosinsky Timothy B. Kilrea, Superintendent

Senior student athletes recently signed letters of intent to play their respective sports in college on National Spring Signing Day. Among the student athletes are team captains, school record setters, and state champions. Congratulations and good luck at the collegiate level.

Michelle Diliberto: Golf at Trinity Christian College                      

Mihailo Dubak: Volleyball at Aurora University                                  

J ack Ehlert: C ross Country at  University of Nebraska                           

Griffin King:  Wrestling at  University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh      

Jimmy Ruston:  Wrestling  at  North Dakota State                             

Natalie Swinehart :  Track and Field at  Washington University                           

Jack Thorell: Swimming at St. Louis University

YOU can help determine this year's Mr. LT by texting your vote to (201) 857-9150 between 8pm April 23 and 7pm April 24.

In the meantime, cast your vote for this year's Mr. Popularity by  donating online.

This year's Mr. LT Pageant will air on  LTTV's YouTube channel this week, with the winner crowned LIVE on Friday, April 24.

Air Dates 7pm on  YouTube.com/LTTVONLINE  

Tuesday, April 21 - Opening Dance and  Swimsuit Competition

Wednesday, April 22 - Talent Competition

Thursday, April 23 - Formalwear/Q&A Competition and  Rose Ceremony

Friday, April 24 - LIVE  Results Show

Since LT's Peaceable Schools Initiative Club is unable to host their usual events, students thought of the following Spirit Days to celebrate this week:

Tuesday-Chalk Art Day:

Draw a picture on your sidewalk or driveway. Bonus points for making it an activity for someone walking by.

Wednesday-Make a Connection Day:

Call, email or video chat a relative that does not live with you. Call, email or video chat with another student at LT that you haven't heard from this month.

Thursday-Post an Inspirational Picture or Quote Day:

Post and add the #PSIWEEKLTHS to one of your favorite inspirational quotes or pictures on social media.

Friday-Share a Joke Day:

Write a joke and put it in your window or on your porch for others to see.

PSI is the Peaceable Schools Initiative and we work to help all students and all of those who work or learn at LT feel welcome and have a voice in their school.

LTTV has launched the Analog Archive Project. Staff is in the process of converting hundreds of analog videos dating from the 70s to digital format. Sporting events, Eurythmics performances, awards nights, Homecoming Variety Shows and more are now available on the LTTV You Tube Analog Archives playlist  for viewing.  Currently, there are baseball, girls lacrosse, softball, girls volleyball and girls water polo games available. Click Vintage LT Sports Videos to see a listing.