Dear LTHS Parents/Guardians,
I hope this email finds your family having had a wonderful weekend and our students having a wonderful three-day weekend.
This was yet another busy weekend for LTHS activities and athletics. I had the chance to attend our 15th annual Blackout Game on Friday night and was energized by the school spirit our students demonstrated. There were approximately 1,000 students in attendance, and I think it would be tough to find a better atmosphere for a high school basketball game. Thank you to Jason Brauer for his work coordinating this event!
I also had the chance to attend the musical, which was absolutely spectacular! This was the best performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” that I have ever seen. Congratulations to Directors Lawrence Keller and Mike Kuehl, as well as all other staff directors/coordinators, cast, crew, and the amazing orchestra! I am constantly blown away by the many talents of our students!
I also want to share some additional congratulatory messages:
- Congratulations to Catherine Sommerfeld on being named to the 2022-23 Illinois High School Association All-State Academic Team. Catherine is one of only 26 students across the state of Illinois that has been recognized for the IHSA’s top academic honor. Congratulations, Catherine!
- Congratulations to Nicholas Barbera and Courtney McMullen on earning a state medal and finishing 2nd in Dramatic Duet Acting (DDA)! Also congratulations to our entire speech team and coaches on finishing tied for 17th place at the IHSA State Speech competition!
- Congratulations to junior wrestler Gunnar Garelli on earning All-State and a state medal by placing 4th at the IHSA State Finals this past weekend in Champaign!
- Congratulations to the Boys Swimming and Diving Team on placing 2nd at the IHSA Sectional and qualifying individuals and relays for next week’s state meet: 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay, Quinn Collins in the 200 Individual Medley and the 100 Backstroke, Marko Tranjanovski in the 50 Freestyle, and Matt Adler in Diving.
- Congratulations to WLTL on completing the Rock-A-Thon Fundraiser this weekend and raising a total of $26,782!
This Week’s Schedule
- Tuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 23: Girls Basketball plays at Proviso East in the IHSA Sectional
- Wednesday, February 22 and Friday, February 24: Boys Basketball plays at home in the IHSA Regional.
- Wednesday, February 22: Jazz Band Concert at 7:30pm in the Reber Center
- Thursday, February 23 - Saturday, February 25 - Business Professionals of America (BPA) State in Oak Brook
- Friday, February 24: Black History Month 2023: A Collaboration Celebration (daytime program for students)
- Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25: IHSA State Swim Meet
- Saturday, February 25: Congressional Debate at the ICDA State Championship at Harper College
- Saturday, February 25: Math Team at the ICTM Regionals at Glenbard East
- Saturday, February 25: Model United Nations (MUN) hosts LYMUN IX at North Campus
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Saturday, February 25: Steppers at the So You Think You Can Step competition at Naperville North
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Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, February 26: Lyon Con 2023 at the Corral DETAILS
Paraeducator Hiring
LTHS is currently hiring paraeducators in the Special Education Department. These professionals work closely with one or a few students with special needs on a regular basis in an effort to provide the physical and academic help and the emotional support needed for these students to reach their potential in the District’s academic programs. Here are the links to the position description and online application:
Student Assistant Hiring
LTHS is also hiring student assistants and a student assistant coordinator for North Campus. At LTHS, our student assistants are key employees, as the position involves regular interaction with students, supervision, and student support. Student assistants work directly with our assistant principals to take responsibility for ensuring student activities and student conduct enhance student development and impact our climate in a positive manner. Here are the links to the position descriptions and online application:
5Essentials Survey
We would like your feedback through the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This online survey will help school and district staff understand parent/guardian perceptions regarding communication, school/family partnerships, and school culture and climate.
Individual participation and responses are confidential. If 20% or more of parents/guardians participate, aggregate results will be available to school staff for review and published online in the fall 2023, with the annual Illinois Report Card. The results of this survey will be used to understand areas of strength and opportunities for growth, while also supporting the District’s strategic plan.
Thank you for your continued support as we strive to support all students.
Spring Sports Registration
Registration for spring sports is now open online. To participate in tryouts, all forms must be completed online and an up-to-date physical needs to be on file with the high school. You can scan and send your physical form to HEALTHSERVICES@LTHS.NET.
Here are the quick links to help with spring athletic registration:
Registration will be online on the LTHS website for boys’ and girls’ track, boys’ gymnastics, girls’ badminton, baseball, boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, girls’ soccer, softball, boys’ tennis, boys’ and girls’ water polo and boys’ volleyball. To participate in tryouts, all registrations must be completed online and an up-to-date physical needs to be on file with the high school. You can scan and send your physical form to HEALTHSERVICES@LTHS.NET. CLICK HERE FOR THE PHYSICAL FORM.
Summer School and Summer Driver Education
Registration Information: In-District Enrollment opens Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 12 p.m. through the LTHS Webstore. Summer academic and activity offerings are posted on the LTHS Website.
Summer Driver Education:
Summer DE dates: Monday, June 5 to Friday, June 30, 2023
Young Hearts for Life
Lyons Township High School is excited to once again partner with YH4L to offer students a free electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening as part of a program to identify teenagers at risk of sudden cardiac death. Approximately 60 young people die every week from a sudden cardiac death, and most have no prior diagnosis or symptoms.
This event is sponsored by District 204, Mend a Heart Foundation, The Lyons Township Boosters Club, the Lyons Township Parent Teacher Council and Youngs Hearts for Life.
The Young Hearts for Life program will be screening LTHS students for free in May. The Screening Program will take place at:
- North Campus May 2, 2023
- South Campus May 9, 2023
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
To offer this free screening to students, nearly 200 volunteers are needed. Each volunteer will be required to attend one 90-minute training session scheduled for the evening prior to the actual date of the screening. Training will be offered from 5:30-7pm (with refresher for prior volunteers happening from 5:30-6pm) or 7-8:30pm (with refresher for prior volunteers happening from 7:00-7:30pm) May 1 at North Campus and May 8 at South Campus.
Three Volunteer shifts are available on May 2 at North Campus and May 9 at South Campus: All Day (7am-3:05pm), Morning (7am-11:30am) and Afternoon (10:45am-3:05pm) on both screening days.
Volunteers can sign up at:
No medical training or experience is necessary for volunteers. The screening consists of a three-minute ECG. Volunteers attach electrodes to the students’ chest and limbs. An ECG monitors the electrical activity of the heart and prints information about its rate and rhythm. The print out is read by a cardiologist, who interprets the results. Volunteers will also be needed to process students on the day of the screening, data entry, filing, and waiting room assistants. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and not attending high school.
Sign-up information for student screenings will be announced at a later date.
Thank you and have a great week.
Jen Tyrrell
Principal
