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!

Cheer Tryouts

Cheer tryouts are April 16-19! Anyone attending LC in the 2024-2025 school year can try out. Any questions, please email the Head Coach at AliciaDo@spokaneschools.org

Drill Team Tryouts

Drill Team tryouts are April 24 & 25, and May 1 & 2 from 6:00-7:30pm in the LC gym. No previous dance experience is necessary! Anyone interested needs to sign up on Final Forms and click here to join our tryout Band group for more information, including the tryout packet. 

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:

4/16-4/17 – Junior/Senior Math make-up in the library

4/18-4/19 – Junior/Senior ELA make-up in the library

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!

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.

LC Booster Fun Volunteer Opportunities

Spring Outdoor Hart Field Concessions 23/24

Spring sporting events have started! Please sign up to volunteer to help us sell concessions up at Hart Field.

Everyone is welcome to attend Booster Club meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm in room 133.

Monday, May 13 - allocation meeting

Monday, June 10

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

Graduation Announcement Delivery

Seniors - if you ordered graduation announcements and accessories (not your cap and gown - those come later), you can pick up your order in the Public Office.

If you haven't ordered your cap/gown yet, click here! To buy just the cap and gown, scroll down to "Cap and Gown Package (C)".

We do have limited supply of caps and gowns that students can borrow. See Mrs. Meyer in the Public Office for assistance.

Get Credit for your Job!

🌐 Business Ed. Worksite Learning Opportunity!

📚 Are you 16 or older and working part-time? Make your job count with Business Ed. Worksite Learning! If you're enrolled in or completed a CTE class related to your job (e.g., culinary classes and restaurant work), you can earn CTE credits for your valuable work experience.

Business Ed. Worksite Learning is your pathway to a brighter future! Embrace this opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom and career. Prepare yourself for success in the ever-evolving professional world.

"Explore the link to witness a student from our SPS Worksite Learning program earning credit at Wanderlust Delicato, a local business!"

https://youtu.be/67Mzk4UMsMQ

🌟 Don't miss out! Connect your education to your job and earn credits today!

Contact: Terry Yeigh SPS CTE Worksite Learning Coordinator @ Terryy@spokaneschools.org or Phone (509) 354-7323 or talk to your counselor to sign up for the program.

Host an Exchange Student

Rotary Club 21 will be sponsoring a male youth exchange student from Brazil for the 2024-2025 school year. The club has a host family from mid to late August 2024 - mid-January 2025 but is in need of a second host family from mid-January to June. If you are in interested or know someone who may be interested in hosting, please contact Jim Johnson, Rotary Club 21 Youth Exchange Officer or call (509) 991-6611.

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

To access the SVL registration system, visit our website at SV 24-25 Fall Registration (Scroll down to the Part-Time Students section to register for single classes). Once students complete the online registration process, they will receive a confirmation email with a link to their SVL registration form (accessible for 30 days) for viewing purposes. 

Parent Advisory Committee

All LC parents are invited to join us for our Parent Advisory Committee on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00pm.



April 22

Tiger Fund Scholarship

The Lewis & Clark Tiger Fund Scholarship was started by the LC Class of 1966 in 2006 in order to recognize an LC senior who has overcome personal and/or life difficulties and has made a commitment to furthering his/her education after graduation from Lewis & Clark High School. We know that there are many students who have potential for college success but often get overlooked for scholarship assistance because their GPA did not exceed a 3.5 minimum required for scholarship consideration. We also know that character and desire to improve play a large part in future success in school and life.

Two scholarships will be awarded in 2024 - each will be for $1500. This scholarship is ONLY open to LC Seniors, so don't miss your opportunity to apply. The deadline is April 30. Apply here.

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. 

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! 

LC Art Show

Save the date: LC Alumni & Student Art Show and Sale - May 11 & 12 in the LC Commons. The Class of 1966 is organizing a fundraiser to include alumni from other classes. Our theme is “Building a Legacy”. They want to bring all alumni together to create annual donors for scholarships to The LC Tiger Fund. The Fund gives scholarships to students who have experienced adversity and/or hardships in their lives, have earned good grades through high school, have participated in school and community activities and want to continue their education past high school but have financial needs.

NOW WE NEED ARTISTS - We are searching for anyone who graduated from LC to be part of this worthwhile cause. Please email me at dalfano66@gmail.com with names and phone numbers and/or email addresses of anyone you know who is an artist and went to LC. We will then contact them. We are looking for donations to 100% benefit the fund, or donations where the fund and the artist will split the proceeds. Go here for more information.

Here is an early look at some of the art that will be for sale:

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