Connect with Principal Corley

I would like to invite parents/guardians to join me for a new LC Parent Advisory Group.

We will meet the 4th Monday of each month (next meeting October 24) from 6:00-7:00pm in the LC Commons. I hope to see your there!

Late Start Mondays

Reminder: School starts 1 hour later on Mondays due to teacher collaboration and there are no Zero Hour classes on Mondays. First period begins at 9:00am. We are asking that students do not arrive before 8:40am to ensure safety and supervision. Click here for a copy of the bell schedule. 

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!

Legally Blonde Cast & Crew

Good News: Thank you to everyone who auditioned and applied to be on crew for this production. We had more than 60 students audition and 60 applied to be on crew. The casting process for this show was exceptionally challenging with the number of talented and dedicated students we have at LC. We are so happy to see new faces and continued growth from those who have auditioned before. Legally Blonde runs December 8-10 (more info coming soon!).

Congratulations to our cast and crew:

PSAT Day for Juniors

On Wednesday, October 12, ALL Juniors will be taking the PSAT. All other grades will follow a regular Wednesday bell schedule, although some classes on the 3rd floor will take place in rooms different from where they normally are (the affected teachers will inform student about the changes the days before the test). 

Juniors will report to their assigned room by 7:50am. We are encouraging Juniors to get a good night’s sleep the night before, eat a good breakfast the day of, and remember to bring pencils, water, a snack, and a calculator if you have one to bring (we have a limited supply). Room assignments and movements will be clearly posted and communicated to students at school. Juniors will attend Lunch, 5th, and 6th period after the test.  

Running Start Juniors are all pre-registered to take the PSAT, if it works with your college schedule (there is no alternate time/day for this exam). NewTech Juniors will also stay at LC and take the PSAT. 

Why the PSAT/NMSQT Is Important? When you take the PSAT/NMSQT, you open the door to more benefits than you might think:

• It connects students to more than $300 million in scholarships, including the National Merit Scholarship Program. 
• It's excellent practice for the SAT. Both tests measure the same knowledge and skills and ask the same types of questions, so PSAT/NMSQT takers will know what to expect on the SAT.
• It's the first step to a free, personalized SAT study plan. Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy uses your PSAT/NMSQT score to create a customized SAT study plan with sample questions that focus on areas where they need help.
• You will receive detailed feedback on your score to identify areas of strength and growth. 
• In Spokane Public Schools, your PSAT score may be used to help recover English 9/10 and Algebra/Geometry credits you may be deficient in earning. 

AP Exam Registration Starts October 1

The AP Test Registration window is October 1 - October 31. Students enrolled in AP classes have the option of taking AP Exams in May. These are optional exams, but students in the classes are highly encouraged to take the exams to earn college credit and/or college course placement.

The fee for EACH AP exam is $97 ($145 for AP Seminar). Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch can get a fee waiver from Mrs. Meyer.

Step 1: Go on to your AP College Board account and enter your Join Code (provided from your teacher). 

• This is a required step even if you are not taking an exam.
• The College Board system defaults you to YES, we'll change it to a NO for students who do not order an exam. 
• If you are self-studying for an exam or taking an SVL AP exam, see Mrs. Meyer in the Public Office for your Join Code. 

Step 2: Determine your method of payment:

• I will pay the full amount for my exams AND I will be paying with cash or check. Bring payment to the Business Office. If you need to pay over time, discuss a plan with the Business Office. Bring completed AP Exam Registration form (yellow sheet) and mark every test you plan to take.
• I will pay the full amount for my exams AND I will be paying online with a credit card. Go to wa-spokane.intouchreceipting.com or www.lctigers.com (click on Pay Fees), follow the directions, and pay. You do NOT need to complete the AP Exam registration form (yellow sheet).
• I qualify for free/reduced lunch or state assistance for $0 exams. See Mrs. Meyer in the Public Office to get the fee waiver form and discuss options. Take the fee waiver form home for parent signature. Return fee waiver form and AP Exam Registration form (yellow sheet) to the Business Office.

If you do not order before October 31, there is a $45 late registration fee per exam! Questions? Email Theresa Meyer

LC Senior All-Nighter

RESCHEDULED LCSAN Meeting - October 11 at 7:00pm in the Commons room C019.

Thanks so much for all the attendees and volunteers for coming and supporting the Roar Rally Rumble Tailgate Party  last week before the Homecoming game against Cheney. It was fun to celebrate together and kick off our year of fundraising! We’d like to thank some local businesses that helped support our tailgate: Eggers, The Summit, Spokane Indians, Red Lion BBQ and Little Debbie’s. Please support these local businesses!

LC Prayer Group

Join in fellowship to submit praises and prayer for the LC Community and beyond! The LC Prayer Group meets Fridays at 7:30 am in Room 229. Please email Janee Ko (ko4013@sps81.org) if you have any questions.

Native American Beading

Join us on Wednesday, October 12 from 2:30-3:30pm in room C115 for Native American beading. There will be supplies for earrings, medallions, lanyards, and bracelets. If you wish to bring an item that you would like beaded, you are more than welcome! Many students bring their New Era hats and shoes. See you there!

National Honor Society Candidate Forms due!

Membership in the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. Our chapter strives to give practical meaning to the Society’s standards of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. These four ideals are considered as the basis for selection. No student is inducted simply because of a high academic average. The National Honor Society strives to recognize the total student - one who excels in all these areas. The standards used for selection are:  

• Scholarship: 3.5 unweighted cumulative GPA 
• Leadership, service, and character: as demonstrated by activities and teacher evaluations 

Membership, however, is more than an honor. It is an ongoing responsibility and an obligation to continue to demonstrate those outstanding qualities that result in a student’s selection. Membership also carries a responsibility to the chapter. If our NHS chapter is to be effective and meaningful, each member must become involved by  

• attending bi-weekly meetings 
• completing 35 individual service hours (from June 1-May 31) 
• participating in 1 chapter-sponsored volunteer opportunity 
• maintaining established standards for scholarship, service, leadership, and character 
• paying $10 annual dues (or submitting a waiver) 

If your student received a letter in Advisory this week inviting them to apply for membership in the National Honor Society, encourage them to review the letter and complete their candidate form by scanning the QR code. All applications are due by Monday, October 10. Questions? Email NHS Advisors Jennifer Olson or Nikki Bernard.

Bite2Go is Back!

Bite2Go is a nonprofit organization that provides food anonymously for kids who want extra food over the weekend.

You can order food from this link, LC website, and staff members. Select a teacher and classroom you want food delivered too. Food will be given out on Thursdays.

More facts about Bite2Go:

• 7000+ children fed through Bite2Go
• We’re one of the 140+ schools participating in Bite2Go

LC Knitting Club

The LC Knitting Club is collecting donations of full-skein yarn, knitting needles, and crotchet hooks to help students learn all about yarn arts!

If you have extra supplies you would like to donate, please drop them off in the Public Office for Jennifer Showalter. Questions? Please contact: jennifersh@spokaneschools.org

LC Music Parents Association

LC Music Parent Association Meeting - Our next meeting is Monday, October 10 at 5:45pm in the Band Room. All parents of music students are welcome and encouraged to attend! Questions? Email LCIMPAtigers@gmail.com

Dine Out for Music

Let MOD Pizza take care of dinner for you AND support LC music students! On October 12, Mod Pizza on the South Hill (next to Target) will donate 20% of proceeds to the Lewis & Clark Instrumental Music Parents Association supporting the Band, Choir and Orchestra programs. You can get your pizza by: take out, delivery, or pick up.

Just show the flier at the link or use code MODF10877 when ordering online.

Senior Class Meeting

The Senior Class will meet during Advisory on October 19 (9:51-10:16am) to hear from our Jostens representative regarding graduation announcements ordering. In-person ordering at LC during lunch will be October 31-November 4 or you can order online here. 

STA Connect Cards

Don’t forget to pick up your SPS Connect card at your school or visit the STA website to register for your SPS “Riders” License Connect card. Don’t know which card to get? Click here for more information. Have questions? Contact the SPS transportation hotline at (509) 354-5970 (M-F 8:00am-5:00pm).

Tiger Closet

The LC Tiger Closet is requesting donations of sweatshirts and sneakers (and any other clothing too!). You can drop off donations in the Public Office. 

The Tiger Closet will be open Friday mornings before school for students to drop in and shop (LC staff can escort a student any time during the week). All items are free for students! The Tiger Closet is located on the ground floor of the LC Fieldhouse (enter through the LC garage).

Homework Center Is Now Open

• When is the Homework Center? Starting in October the Homework Center will meet Tuesday-Thursday from 2:45-3:45pm.
• Where is the Homework Center? In the Commons. Students will be grouped by the topic they are needing to work on.
• Are there snacks for the students? Yes, there will be snacks for students who sign in, stay, and work.
• Is there transportation at 3:45? Currently, the only transportation available is the city bus that all students can ride for free if they get their STA rider’s license.
• Who is running the Homework Center? An administrator, Cory Schalk, and 3 content teachers (Mathematics, Science, and English), and student tutors (volunteer).
• What subjects can I get help with? There will be Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and English teachers available and Student Tutors who can help in Mathematics, Science, Social Students, World Language, and English
• How do I attend? Drop in after school or talk to your counselor.
• What do I do when I get to the Homework Center? Find the sign in sheet or QR code. Then take a seat at a table and work quietly on the work you must complete. Do not hesitate to ask for help if you need it.
• Can I leave early? If you are leaving the school, you are free to leave whenever you are finished. You will not be allowed to roam the building or return to the building if you leave early.
• Do I need to come every day? No, you only need to come on days when you have work you need to complete or that you need help to complete. You can come as often as you need.
• My teacher/parent/counselor recommended that I attend Homework Center, will they be notified I attended? When you sign in your attendance is logged. Your teacher/parent/counselor can check to follow up that you attended.

Picture Retake Day

Picture retake day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18. Students who were absent or would like a new picture can come to the Auditorium before school up through lunch time to get a new picture. You can still order pictures from our picture day last week here.

Booster Club Updates

Booster Auction: We are diligently working on our auction. As a reminder, coaches/advisors/parents, we ask each club and team to put together a basket to be auctioned off at the event. Our representative will be in contact with you to confirm the theme of your basket. These are typically in the $200-$300 value range, but larger teams are more than welcome to do a larger item for our live auction or several baskets. While we have a great core group working on the event, we still need help with the auction committee and at the venue on November 5. We are working on item procurement, ticket sales, décor, food and beverage, advertising, communications, etc. Please join us if you are able to help make this a successful event!

• Our next Booster Club meeting will be held October 10 at 6:30pm in the LC Commons. This is an allocations meeting, so come join us, learn how you can get involved and see our Booster dollars at work!
• The LC Booster Club will be hosting our "annual" dinner and auction on November 5, starting at 5:30pm. We still need volunteers on the planning committee and a little help on the night of the event. Please contact Darin Pike at 509 475-3475 if you have some time available. Otherwise, please buy your tickets via the link at the top of our webpage lcboosters.org.

LC Yearbook Senior Photos & Senior Ads

LC Senior Parents, please take a moment to review the attached documents for information on Senior Photos and Senior Ads for the 2022-2023 LC yearbook. Booking your Senior Photos early is a good idea to ensure you are able to meet the October 31 deadline. Those who are not able to book Senior Photos can schedule to get a free photo taken by a yearbook photographer in the fall by emailing lcyearbook@spokaneschools.org.

FAFSA App is Now Open!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened October 1! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA - it is FREE to file. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to www.fafsa.gov for more information.

In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. We strongly encourage you to create your FSA ID now because it takes approximately 1-3 days for the FSA ID to be verified and ready to be used. Get yours today! Learn more about FAFSA at 101: FAFSA

Seniors who apply for the FAFSA can also earn a chance at 400 $500 and 10 $40,000 Big Future Scholarships through the College Board. Get more info here.

College Rep Visits

College Rep Visits to the LC Career Center are back! Here is the schedule so far:

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): 10/11 - 9:45am
• U Redlands: 10/13 - 7:45am
• U Portland: 10/18 - 7:45am
• USC: 10/18 - 9:45am
• Whitworth: 10/24 - 7:45am
• WSU: 10/25 - 7:45am
• U San Fran: 10/31 - 7:45
• Marquette: 11/1 - 7:45
• Loyola-Chicago: 11/2 - 7:45am
• U Oregon: 11/3 - 7:45am
• Seattle U: 11/9 - 7:45am

Questions? See Mr. Norton in the Career Center (room 026 - in the back of the library).

SAT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday SAT is open. The SAT is $60 this year and you can register here. You can pick from one of the local SAT test centers - North Central, Mead, Mt. Spokane, or East Valley.

• November 5 - register by October 7
• December 3 - register by November 3
• March 11 - register by February 10
• May 6 - register by April 7
• June 3 - register by May 4

All LC Juniors will take the SAT for free on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

ACT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday ACT is open. The ACT is $60 ($85 with writing) this year and you can register here. East Valley HS is the testing center.

• October 22 - register by September 16
• December 10 - register by November 4
• February 11 - register by January 6
• April 15 - register by March 10
• June 10 - register by May 5
• July 15 - register by June 16

Attendance

Attendance is a key predictor in student success. It is important for your child to be here every day! For tips on how to support your child's attendance, click here.

If your child is going to be absent or late due to an appointment, please call our Attendance Hotline at 354-6968.

After School Student Pickup

4th Avenue in front of LC's main building and Commons is school bus zone until buses leave. Please do not park on the south side of 4th to pick up your student.

Parents picking up students will either need to arrive after 2:40pm (when the buses leave) or pick up students on Stevens, Wall, 5th, or in front of the Fieldhouse. Thank you!

Bell Schedules

Download the bell schedule here.

You can download the Spokane Public Schools calendar here.

Low-Cost Internet Access

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. Learn who is eligible and how to enroll here.

Paying for Yearbook, GSL, and Parking

GSL, Yearbooks, and parking permits are on sale now in the Business Office:

• $42 student GSL Card (required for all athletes)
• $47 Yearbook, yearbook pre‐sales end 12/16/22.
• $5 student parking pass (must be purchased in the Business Office) or $90 for a meter pass. You may only purchase one parking pass this year, so you must choose between the lots and the meters.
• Optional: 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!

Free Breakfast & Lunch for All!

Although meals are free to all students this school year, filling out the Family Income Survey helps ensure school funding is maintained for essential programs. Students who qualify can get added benefits like Pandemic EBT, waived sports & waived AP/SAT fees, and many others. You can fill out the CEP survey now. 

Student and 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. Student parking permits can be purchased in the Business Office for $5.

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

Activity and Athletic Registration

Registration for Spokane Public Schools athletics and activities is now being done through FinalForms. FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, meaning families will never need to enter the same information twice.

To get started, click on the Parent Playbook. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Use Support” if you need assistance. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update.

IMPORTANT: You will receive an account confirmation email from FinalForms. Please click the link and follow the steps to login and access your student(s) information. If you do not receive the email and want to register your student, please contact Dave Hughes.

Immunization Information

Please be aware that all students in Spokane Public Schools are required by state law to be fully vaccinated prior to the first day of attendance (RCW 28A.210.080). If the student’s immunization record is not complete, the student will be excluded from school. If your child is exempt from vaccination, please ensure that your school receives this documentation. At this time, the requirement to be fully vaccinated does not include the COVID vaccine. Visit the SPS website for more information. 

Contact Us

Administrators:

• Ivan Corley, Principal 509-354-6888
• Brandon Bouge, Assistant Principal - Student Services 509-354 7023 
• Keoni Dang, Asst. Principal - Student Services 509-354-6898 
• Phil High-Edward, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6941 
• Theresa Meyer, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6976 
• Dave Hughes, Athletic Director 509-354-6967 

Counselors:

• Calvin Bruce, Counselor 11th grade 509-354-7002 
• Stacey Donahue, Counselor 12th grade 509-354-5788 
• Charlene Dupper, Counselor 9th grade L-Z 509-354-6897 
• Amy Haghighi, Counselor 9th grade A-K 509-354-6893 
• Emily Magnuson, Counselor ELD, ABLE, DI, & Running Start 509-354-6895 
• Annette Pare, Counselor 10th grade 509-354-6894 
• Jeff Norton, College & Career 509-354-6912