Staff Appreciation

Thanks to your generous donations this past fall, we have been able to celebrate the LC staff a couple times already this year including a bagel & coffee breakfast buffet before Winter Break and a personalized coffee/drink delivery at the end of February.  

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is May 6-10. To continue to show our appreciation to the approximately 160 teachers and staff at LC, we plan to provide:

- a full catered breakfast on Monday, May 6

- a grab-and-go snack day on Wednesday, May 8

- PLEASE SIGN UP HERE TO BRING IN ITEMS! 

- personalized frosted cookies delivered to each staff member on Thursday, May 9 & Friday, May 10

Thank you for helping us show our appreciation, love, and support for the approximately 160 teachers and staff who make a daily difference in our children's lives,

LC Parent Advisory Group

Questions/Feedback:

Megan Read megan_hinnen@hotmail.com or

Heather Beznaiguia hbez@comcast.net

Accepted & Good News

If you have Good News for any of our Tigers or post-high school acceptances 2-year, 4-year, military, tech school, scholarships, etc.) for seniors, please let Theresa Meyer know! Let's fill up the wall!

May Week

May Week is May 20-24. We'll have one lunch Tuesday-Friday and a schoolwide Con on Friday morning. We will have games and activities during lunch and dress up theme days for the whole week:

Monday - Backwards Day

Tuesday - Fancy Dress

Wednesday - Senior Citizen

Thursday - Family Picture (match with friends and take a photo at lunch)

Friday - Class Colors (9 - orange, 10 - green, 11 - blue, 12 - white, staff - tie die)

LC Booster Fun Volunteer Opportunities

Booster Club meetings - Monday, May 13 and Monday, June 10

Everyone is welcome to attend Booster Club meetings at 7:00pm in room 133.

Volunteers are needed to help with concessions, please sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C45AAA62FA0FD0-48398201-spring

All LC Booster Club information is on our website or follow us on Facebook @lcboosters.  

Boys Basketball Summer Youth Camps

The Lewis & Clark Boys Basketball Summer Youth camps are open for registration! Please pass on to anyone that may be interested, thank you!

Camp Dates/Times/Price:

• Incoming 1st-4th Graders: June 17-19 (3 days), 12:30-2:30pm, $60
• Incoming 5th-8th Graders: June 18-20 (3 days), 9:00am-12:00pm, $70

Location:

• Lewis & Clark HS Gym (417 W 4th Ave Spokane WA 99204)

How to Register:

• Incoming Grades 1-5 will need to register using this form.
• Incoming Grades 6-12 will register on FinalForms - for summer camps on FinalForms, you will need to select the 2024-25 school year.
• How to Pay: All camp payments will be made through InTouch Receipting. Click HERE for instructions!

Every camper receives a T-Shirt with registration (Please register early to guarantee sizing). First 250 Registered Campers will receive an LC Basketball!

Download the full brochure here.

Campers need to be prepared for camp with:

• Water Bottle
• Athletic Attire (shorts, t-shirts/tank tops)
• Gym Shoes
• Medical Equipment
• Positive Attitudes!

Smarter Balanced State Assessments

LC, it is SBA and AP Testing Time!

Junior and Senior students who need to re-test or make-up SBA assessments will be receiving an email this week with information about the exam times and locations. We will have two sessions, Periods 1-3 and Periods 5-6. Testing will be in the library and students will be excused from their classes. Sophomore SBA and Junior WCAS Science testing will begin in May.

Testing schedule is as follows:

5/06-5/17 – AP Testing

5/21-5/24 – Junior Science WCAS in their social studies classes

5/21-5/24 – Sophomore ELA during English classes in the library

5/22-5/24 – AP late testing

5/28-5/31 – Sophomore Math during Math classes in the library

All students will need to bring their laptop charged along with their power cord for this assessment.



Any questions should be directed to the appropriate counselor or Ms. Lane.

Tiger Closet

We are in need of deodorant (for both boys and girls). You can bring donations to the Public Office after break.

The Tiger Closet is now open Thursday and Friday mornings from 7:00-8:00am. Come by and do some free shopping!

SVL Fall & Summer Registration is Open - Don't Delay!

To access the SVL registration system, visit our website. Once you complete the online registration process, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to their SVL registration form (accessible for 30 days) for viewing purposes. 

Senior Prom

Senior Prom "Putting on the Ritz" is Saturday, May 11 from 8:00-11:00pm at Riverside Place Penthouse (1110 W Riverside Ave).

You must bring your photo ID and ticket to the dance.

If you plan to bring a non-LC student as your guest, you must complete a Dance Permission form. A completed form must include a Photo ID of your guest. Photos can be emailed to Mr. Phil High-Edward (philh@spokaneschools.org). Completed forms must be returned to the attendance office before purchasing tickets and before 3:00pm on May 9, no exceptions. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased from in the Business Office until May 10. Only seniors can buy tickets, but dates can be non-seniors. 

We need parent volunteers to help at prom. Sign up HERE!

Decorating Caps

Students are allowed to personalize and decorate their caps for graduation (Caps and Gowns will be distributed on May 21 at lunch). Here are the guidelines:

• Decorations must be school appropriate - NO references to drugs, alcohol, violence, innuendo, etc. This is a formal event about the entire class of 2024, not just individuals.
• Decorations must fit on the cap - flush with your cap and not over the edges
• NO GLITTER! (strict Podium rule).
• Any caps deemed inappropriate at Graduation will be denied and you will need to wear a loaner cap. 
• If you have questions about your design, see Mr. Corley or Mrs. Meyer.

Primer on Graduation @ the Podium

LC's graduation is at The Podium on Sunday, June 9.

Graduation:

• You must be checked in at the Podium by 10:00am with your cap and gown. Student check-in is in the basement of the Podium - enter the main doors through security and head downstairs. The ceremony is at 11:00am and will last about 90 minutes.
• NO need for tickets as the Podium seats over 5,600 guests.
• You will line up based on your last name. Look for the big signs with your letter. Your name card will indicate your row and if you are a row leader (we'll give you this when you check in).
• Remember to bring any cords, stoles, or medals that you have been given to wear.
• There is no place to store any bags, purses, phones, etc. Do not bring anything that you can’t put in your pocket to keep your hands free to shake hands and get your diploma.
• Graduation is a formal event, please dress accordingly - no t-shirts, jeans, or shorts. Long pants/dresses are recommended. We highly suggest you do NOT wear spiked heels (the floor is grooved and has small holes).
• The ceremony will be live streamed by KSPS for family members that can’t attend at https://vimeo.com/spokanepublicschools

Parking:

• More information coming soon.

Podium Policies:

• The Podium has a clear bag policy, meaning guests may carry one clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 14” x 14” x 6”. Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are also permitted.
• Backpacks and purses larger than 4.5" x 6.5" are NOT permitted. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single compartment diaper bags (child must be present). Graduates and guests will be asked to move through a metal detector and undergo security screening.

Prohibited items include:

• Animals that are not service animals
• Artificial noisemakers
• Balloons
• Bicycles/scooters
• Coolers and bins
• Cushions with legs
• Drones
• Drugs and paraphernalia
• Explosives or fireworks, Flammable liquids
• Glass
• Laser pointers
• Mace and pepper spray
• Outside food and beverage (bottled water is allowed for participating athletes)
• Projectiles
• Selfie sticks
• Signs with sticks (signs must be held by one person and no larger than 24” wide)
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Weapons, ammunition, firearms or anything that may be perceived as a weapon (including pocketknives, wallet chains, etc.)
• Find more information on The Podium's Know Before You Go page.

Special Accommodation Needs:

• Wheelchair access ramps are located at both the northwest and southwest entrances. A drop-and-go location can be found on Dean Street, near the north entrance. Note that Dean Street will be blocked to through traffic. ADA accessible parking is also available in parking lots noted on The Podium Parking Guide.
• ADA seating will occur on the bleacher platforms. There are five platforms and each platform can fit 2-3 wheelchairs.
• An Interpreter for Deaf and Hard of Hearing will be present for each graduation.

East Coast College Visit @ LC

If you are interested in attending Georgetown, Harvard, West Point, or Howard University join us on Thursday, May 9 from 6:00-7:30pm at LC. Representatives from these schools will do a short presentation followed by a panel discussion with an opportunity to ask questions.

Graduation Honors

At graduation, all Spokane Public Schools use the Latin Honors system to honor our top graduates. This system recognizes the top students using weighted grade point averages. Students have the ability to get three different levels of recognition: Summa Cum Laude (4.3 weighted GPA and above), Magna Cum Laude (4.1-4.299 weighted GPA), and Cum Laude (3.8-4.099 weighted GPA) - GPAs will not be rounded up. These are the same designations that colleges across the nation use to recognize top students. Latin Honors will be based on all high school credits through the end of 1st semester.

Weighted grades are calculated by providing higher points for grades earned in Honors courses and still higher points for grades earned in AP courses:

• Unweighted Courses: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
• Honors Courses: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5, F=0
• AP Courses: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0
• Because SPS uses a +/- grading scale, the above table is only a sampling of options. The easiest way for students to calculate the weighted grade point average is to add .5 to the GPA for honors classes and a 1.0 for Advanced Placement classes.

FAFSA/WASFA Is Open

Here's why completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is essential:

🌟 Funding Access:

• FAFSA is open, providing access to federal aid, including grants, work-study, and loans. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens
• WASFA opens avenues to state financial aid for non-citizens, including undocumented students, who can't complete FAFSA. It's for those without a Social Security Number but meeting Washington State residency requirements.

🎓 Scholarship Gateways:

• Numerous scholarships hinge on FAFSA or WASFA completion.

💡 Institutional Aid Eligibility:

• FAFSA details may determine eligibility for coveted institutional aid.

🚀 Early Advantage:

• Apply early for priority consideration; some aid operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

💰 Financial Insight:

• Examine your family's financial landscape for personalized aid packages.
• FAFSA opens doors to affordable federal student loans.

💼 Work-Study Prospects:

• The FAFSA paves the way for work-study programs, marrying work experience with financial support.

How to Begin:

• Click here for a checklist of items you will need to complete your FAFSA/WASFA
• Visit studentaid.gov
• Create an FSA ID for both student and parent/contributor at fsaid.ed.gov

BigFuture Scholarships/College Planning

BigFuture is a FREE resource from the College Board. The site can help with scholarship searches (23,000 in their database), FAFSA, college searches, college prep, college apps, and career exploration. Completing tasks on the site also make you eligible for BigFuture scholarships.

AP College Credit Search

If you are taking an AP class and wondering what credit the exam will give you with different colleges, check out the FREE AP College Credit Search tool. Select the AP class and the tool will let you know what score you need to earn (on a 1-5 point scale) for any college you are researching.

SAT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday SATs is open (all Juniors will take the SAT for FREE in March and the PSAT for FREE in October). The SAT is $60 - register here. You can pick from one of the local SAT test centers - North Central, Mead, Mt. Spokane, or East Valley (LC is NOT a Saturday SAT testing location).



May 4 - register by April 19

June 1 - register by May 17

ACT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday ACT is open. The ACT is $60 ($85 with writing) this year and you can register here. The ACT website will help you find a testing location (LC is NOT a Saturday ACT testing location).



June 8 - register by May 3

July 13 - register by June 7

Attendance

If your child is going to be absent, please call our Attendance Hotline at 354-6968

If your child is going to be late or needs to leave early, please call the Attendance office at 354-6902

If your child will be missing 3 or more days of school, please complete a Prearranged Absence form. Forms can be found in the Attendance Office or here. 

LC Alumni of Distinction

We are in the process of choosing our alumni of distinction for next year. If you think any former students would be good nominees for this or future years, please click this link and let us know. 

Our goal is to have students look at the alumni and see a possible future version of themselves, so please consider these criteria. 

1. Please nominate people who are still living. 
2. Please nominate people from all stages of life - last year, we honored one alum who is still in his 20s, and another who is still in her 30s.
3. Please consider a wide range of accomplishments, from politics to business to the arts to sports to law to science. There are many ways to excel in this world!
4. Please consider alumni from diverse backgrounds. We would like all of our students to be able to see themselves reflected in our alumni.

LCTV1 News

Every Monday, we begin Advisory with the LCTV1 News show. Check it out here to see all of the amazing things happening at LC.

Best Buddies Program

Best Buddies is an international program that promotes inclusion between those of all abilities. Eastern Washington is just becoming active in this organization, and LC’s branch was just created this year!

We meet during 2nd lunch on the first and third Thursday of every month in room 005. We also meet in connections. We play games, eat snacks, and talk! If you want to have a fun time and meet new people, we highly encourage you to attend! We will hopefully be getting more involved and putting on some big events in the coming future, but that can only happen with the support of the students here at LC! 

STEM Coding Camp for Girls

FREE coding camp designed to spark girls’ interest in STEM fields. EWU is partnering with Fast Enterprises to offer Camp Code for Girls - Spokane this summer. Since 2020, Camp Code has provided an opportunity for girls in the Spokane area to get hands-on experience learning how to code. 

Who: Girls who will be in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade next year.

What: Campers participate in a variety of educational coding games and activities led by experienced female software developers. Camp Code introduces campers to a variety of women in technology and explores the diverse opportunities available to women who code. 

When & Where: June 24-28 at Eastern Washington University  

Why: 8th through10th grade is a pivotal age when girls make educational decisions that will lead them either toward or away from STEM fields.  

For more information, click here.

Pay for Yearbook, GSL, & Parking Passes

$42 student GSL Card (required for all students participating in activities and athletics)

GSL Single and Family Passes for 2023-2024 are on sale now at www.shopgsl.com. The sports pass is good for all regular season games at all 16 GSL schools.

Yearbook, yearbook pre‐sales have ended. When yearbooks arrive in June, we will have a limited amount available on a first come, first served basis.

Student ID replacement fees: 1st replacement ID is free, $5 after that. Replacement GSL sticker fee is $20.

The freeway AND meter parking passes are SOLD OUT.

Donate to the Yearbook Fund: Donation to Yearbook fund for students who are unable to purchase one. Every dollar donated helps a family in financial need. Thank you for your donation!

Buy Your Game Tickets Ahead of Time!

Skip the line and buy your ticket ahead of time!

Click HERE for Hometown Ticketing to purchase a ticket to upcoming LC Games in Volleyball and for the Homecoming Dance.

NOTE: Football and Soccer at One Spokane Stadium use TicketsWest for tickets.

Download the app to help keep your tickets in one place!

After School Homework Center

Tuesday-Thursday - 2:45-3:45pm in Room C119. Help is available every homework center session, but we will have content specific teachers available on focused days if you need help in a particular subject. 

Tuesdays - Math

Wednesdays - Science 

Thursdays - English/Social Studies 

We will also have two Monday-Thursday push weeks where all content focused teachers will be available. They will occur mid Q2 and Q4. Snacks will be provided.

Student & Parent/Visitor Parking

Parent/Visitor Parking: LC does NOT have designated visitor parking, so you can park at any of the metered spots across the street. For after-hours events, you can park for free in any of the parking lots under the freeway. The doors to the Commons building are handicap accessible.

Student Drop-off/Pick-Up: Buses pick up students all around the perimeter of the school. Please do not park in these locations before school/after school. We recommend arriving for pick up after the buses have left at 2:40pm.

Student Parking: LC students can park in the two freeway lots (in front of the Field House and in front of the church to the east). Be sure to display your student parking permit to avoid getting a ticket in the student lots.

The lots under the freeway directly in front of the main building and the Commons and the Field House parking garage are ONLY for LC staff and are monitored and ticketed for cars without staff permits.

Bite 2 Go

Hey Tigs! Bite2Go is an anonymous program our school offers to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Our 2023-2024 Bite2Go program has started back up again and here are two ways you can sign up. 

Scan the QR code on posters in the hallways or click here. 

Make sure to include the room number and teacher of where you would like the food dropped off when filling out the form! Bags will be delivered to your chosen location on Thursdays!  

Contact Us

Administrators:

• Ivan Corley, Principal - 509-354-6888
• Brandon Bouge, Assistant Principal - Student Services 509-354-7023
• Phil High-Edward, Asst. Principal - Student Services 509-354-6898 
• Janet Lane, Assist. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6941 
• Theresa Meyer, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6976 
• Austin Johnson, Athletic Director 509-354-6967
• Rachel Glines, Principal Assistant 509-354-7002

Counselors:

• 12th Grade: Stacey Donahue, 509-354-5788 
• 11th Grade: Annette Pare, 509-354-6894 
• 10th Grade: Charlene Dupper, 509-354-6897 
• 9th Grade A-J & Special Education: Amy Haghighi, 509-354-6893 
• 9th Grade K-Z & ELD: Emily Magnuson, 509-354-6895 
• College & Career/Running Start: Calvin Bruce, 509-354-6965