Dear LTHS Class of 2026 Parents/Guardians and Families,
The Class of 2026 Freshman Experience Day (FED) is just a week away, and we are excited to officially welcome our newest class of students to their LT Experience! I wanted to share some important reminders/information with you in preparation for Friday, August 19th.
Bus Information
- Buses will be running on Freshman Experience Day.
- Bus information will be sent to families later today. The email will include student name/ID, if transportation will be provided, bus route number, and links to the stop sheets (stop sheets are also included below within this email).
- Below are links to the morning/afternoon routes and stop information. Morning routes/stops/pick-up times are the same on FED as on regular school days. Please note that afternoon routes/stop information is accurate, but times will be much earlier since we have a 1:05 dismissal on Freshman Experience Day. The times listed are for a regular school day.
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Click here to view morning routes and stop information.
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Click here to view afternoon routes and stop information.
Morning Drop Off
- Buses will drop students off at Entrance 25.
- Students being dropped off by car should be dropped off at Entrance 1 (Main Entrance).
- Drop off locations for FED are consistent with drop off locations for regular school days.
FED Schedule
Upon arrival, all students will proceed to the Fieldhouse where they will receive their schedule for the day and attend an introductory welcome session. The opening session will begin promptly at 7:45am. We will review the schedule for the day with all students at the welcome session and staff & student leaders will be on hand throughout FED to assist students with the schedule and to help direct them through the building. During the course of the day, students will participate in small group icebreaker/inclusion activities led by LT student leaders, attend a counseling presentation with their counselor, attend an Assistant Principal presentation & meet all Student Assistants, participate in spirit training/learn about the importance of connectedness at LT, and meet all their teachers as they walk their schedule and attend all classes for a short period of time. The day will end at 1:05 when students are dismissed to the buses/pick up.
Additional Information for FED
- Students should wear their FED t-shirt that they received at Book Pick-Up. We will have extra shirts on hand for those students who were unable to attend Book Pick-Up.
- Students should not bring their Chromebooks. Students do not need to bring any learning materials, as they will not access their lockers upon arrival. They will be given a folder with all the materials that will be needed for the day. They will have time to find their lockers and practice opening them during the day.
Important Lunch Information
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Cheese Pizza will be served for lunch. In the event of dietary restrictions, please email Mary Lin Muscolino at mmuscolino@lths.net by Wednesday, August 17 at 3:00pm.
- Students can bring their lunch if they choose, but they will end up carrying it throughout the course of the morning.
Language Support
Please see the following note from our Hispanic Community Liaison Ibet Herrera:
As a family of an incoming freshman, we understand how new and overwhelming the high school journey may be. Please never hesitate to reach out to the school for any and all questions or concerns. It is with excitement that we are committed to working together to ensure that our Spanish speaking families have access in Spanish to the resources and information they need to be able to help their child’s educational success here at LT. We are a team. We are LT!
Please contact Hispanic Community Liaison Ibet Herrera, iherrera@lths.net or 708-579-6528 if you need assistance as we start the school year.
Como familia de un estudiante de primer año entrante, entendemos que es nuevo y pueda ser abrumador el proceso de la escuela secundaria. No dude en comunicarse con la escuela si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. Es con entusiasmo que estamos comprometidos a trabajar juntos para asegurar que nuestras familias de habla hispana tengan acceso en español a los recursos y la información que necesiten para poder apoyar el éxito educativo de sus estudiante aquí en LT. Somos un equipo. ¡Somos LT!
Por favor de comuníquese con el enlace de la comunidad hispana Ibet Herrera, por correo electrónico a iherrera@lths.net o al 708-579-6528 si necesita ayuda al comenzar el año escolar.
Looking Ahead
- Next week, we will provide a back-to-school update to all families with specific information about the week of August 22.
- Please note that LTHS does not provide a school supply list to families. Individual teachers will communicate supply needs for their class when they review their syllabus with students.
Important Dates for Class of 2026 Families
August 10, 11 and 15 – Book Pick-Up
Friday, August 19 – Freshman Experience Day
Monday, August 22 – First Day of Student Attendance
Wednesday, August 24 – Co-curricular Night (SC Fieldhouse)
Thursday, September 8 – South Campus Parent Open House
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the South Campus Main Office at 708.579.6500.
I am so excited to meet our Class of 2026 students on August 19th!
Thank you,
Jen Tyrrell, Principal
