Connect with Principal Corley

I would like to invite parents/guardians to join me for our LC Parent Advisory Group. We will meet the 4th Monday of each month (next meeting May 22) from 6:00-7:00pm in the LC Commons. I hope to see your there!

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!

May Week

May Week is May 15-19. We will have one lunch all week so that we can celebrate together and a school-wide Con celebration on Friday!

DRESS UP DAYS:

• Monday - Minion Day, students dress like Minions, staff like Gru, treats for students and staff, lunch time activities.
• Tuesday - Zoom Day - formal on top, sweats/pjs on the bottom, Ben and Jerry Food truck during lunch, lunch time activities.
• Wednesday - Salad dressing - Seniors: Italian Dressing (dress fancy), Juniors: Thousand Island (floral shirts/beach attire), Sophomores: Ranch (farm/western wear), Freshman: Blue Cheese (wear blue), Boba Tea food truck, lunch time activities.
• Thursday - dress like Soccer Mom (athletic/casual wear) or Grill Dad (Khakis, aprons, oven mitts, etc.), Kona Ice truck, lunch time activities.
• Friday - Class color dress up day - Seniors: white, Juniors: green, Sophomores: orange, Freshmen: Red, and Staff: Blue, CON DAY, lunch time activities.

BANDS:

• Monday: Emergency Water Shut Off
• Thursday: Children at Play

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT & SPIKEBALL:

• During lunch Monday-Friday. First 16 teams to sign up are in. Champions play a team of teachers during the Con on Friday.

Parent Survey

Every year, Spokane Public Schools reaches out to families to get feedback about their SPS experience. It’s an opportunity for you to let us know your thoughts on technology, extracurricular activities, school programs, and how we can best communicate with your family.

The survey will ask for the student’s ID number for demographic purposes, but survey responses will remain anonymous.

A link to the survey can be found here. Thank you for your participation!

Spokesman Review Internships

The Spokesman-Review, with grant funding from Bank of America and support from the Innovia Foundation, is excited to bring back the Teen Journalism Institute summer internship program for a third summer.

The program will host four fully paid positions for an 8-week session that begins June 26. Last year, many of our interns continued their work with The Spokesman-Review as part-time jobs through the school year. Students must be between the ages of 16 and 18.

Eligibility: This opportunity is open to incoming high school juniors and seniors enrolled in public or private school, or home schooled. Interns must be able to get to and from The Spokesman-Review newsroom in downtown Spokane each day, with parking provided. Because of the large amount applicants this program receives, students must be able to attend all eight weeks of the program.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by June 9. Applications submitted earlier will be given preference.

What You'll Do: Working directly with Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley, as well as with other senior editors and reporters on the newspaper's staff, students will:

• Learn the basics of journalism, including how to conduct interviews, setting up meetings with the people who will be the sources for their news stories, basic research skills, working in an office environment, and, of course, how to continually improve writing skills.
• Write news and features for a daily newspaper
• Work in every department in the newsroom, including photo, news, features and sports
• Attend twice-weekly sessions with newsroom staff and outside experts to learn about different aspects of journalism and its civic mission
• Attend daily news meetings with the editors of The Spokesman-Review to see how stories are developed and selected to run in the different sections of the newspaper
• During the final weeks of the program, students will decide as a group on a longer-term, community-service based journalism project to be published in The Spokesman-Review

Apply here!

SVL Fall Registration is now open

For Fall SVL, students can register for 1-2 SVL classes here. The SVL class descriptions can be found here.

Students who would like to take more than two SVL classes will need to speak with their counselor to ensure proper fit and placement.

• The SVL website will only allow a maximum of two classes to be selected.
• Students wishing to attend SVL full-time need to have a parent/guardian use the district Enrollment Portal and select Spokane Virtual Learning.

Summer SVL Registration is open through June 9

• Information about registration and course offerings can be found here:
• Students can register and pay here
• Credited classes are $200, non-credited classes are $120
• We are unable to offer any scholarships this year

LC Alumni of Distinction

Last year at the Homecoming Con, we honored eight LC alumni who have distinguished themselves after leaving our halls. Our committee is looking to increase the number of people we consider before choosing our nominees for next year.

We are looking for as much diversity as we can. We want diversity of fields (academia, science, business, sports, etc.), age, gender, race, etc. We want all of our students to have an opportunity to see a bit of themselves in at least one of our nominees.

So, if you know somebody, please tell us a little about them on this brief form. If you know somebody who might know somebody, please forward this along. Thank you!

LC Summer Sports Camps

• For grades 1-5, please register using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/gc9k2u0tit
• For grades 6-12, please register using Final Forms: https://spokane-wa.finalforms.com/
• To pay camp fees, please visit: https://wa-spokane.intouchreceipting.com/

For a full list of Spokane Schools summer activities, click here.

Sponsor an Exchange Student

Rotary will be sponsoring a female youth exchange student from Denmark who will be attending Lewis and Clark high school for the 2023-2024 school year. The club has a host family who will host for the first half of the school year but is in need of a second host family from late January to June 2024. If you are in interested, please contact Jim Johnson, Rotary Club 21 Youth Exchange Officer at kjrjjj@comcast.net or (509) 991-6611.

Finding & Funding Your Future

RAZE Early Learning Development Center in Partnership with The Spokane Chapter of the Links, Incorporated

Presents: Finding and Funding Your Future: An Education Empowerment Workshop

Carl Maxey Center, 3114 E 5th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

Saturday, May 13 (12:00-4:00pm)

Computers will be available to complete the FAFSA on site, food will be provided from awesome local restauranteurs & caterers, and swag upon completion of FAFSA/WASFA will be awarded. You can find out more about state and federal financial aid by going to the following websites:

• www.studentaid.gov
• https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa

Registration is preferred but walk-ins are welcome!

Contact April Eberhardt for questions: 509-828-7719 (call/text)

Please register by using the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/bdahwktr

Tiger Closet Needs

The LC Tiger Closet is requesting donations of NEW undergarments for boys and girls. 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).

Decorating Caps

Students are allowed to personalize and decorate their caps for graduation. 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 2023, not just individuals.
• Decorations must fit on the cap – flush with your cap and not over the edges
• NO GLITTER!
• If you have questions about your design, see Mr. Corley or Mrs. Meyer.
• Any caps deemed inappropriate at Graduation will be denied and you will need to wear a loaner cap. 

Volunteers Needed for SAN!

We NEED volunteers ASAP!  We have something for everyone! Quiet, crazy, food, games, casino, all sorts of options to check out here and sign a friend up with you! 



https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4DA4AC2EA6FF2-lcsenior1

Buy Your Senior All-Nighter Tickets!

2023 LC Grads, this is a party you DON'T want to miss! Party from 9:00pm on Sunday, June 11 (come DIRECTLY to the LC Fieldhouse from graduation, DON'T DELAY!) and we will keep you fed and entertained until 4:00am! 

Included: 

• Food trucks for a full meal from 9:00-10:00pm and all snacks and drinks throughout evening (no outside food/drink allowed without prior authorization). 
• Silent Disco (new!), interactive carnival/games, casino, bingo, Zen Room, Cash Cube, the famous Hypnotist Show and plenty of activities all night long! 
• Over $35,000 in gifts and prizes, everyone wins!

The earlier you arrive, the more chances you have to win!

Tickets are $50, you can buy online (deadline to purchase is June 1). If you cannot afford a ticket, see your counselor for a scholarship (June 1 is the scholarship deadline). We want ALL Seniors there!

Graduation Message for Seniors

Graduation is a time of celebration and excitement not only for you but for your family and friends. We know that in that excitement you might want to express yourself in a unique way but understand that expectations on behavior are strictly enforced and non-compliance will result in your high school diploma being held pending an in-person meeting with you, your parent/guardians, Principal Corley, and the Superintendent .

Graduation Photos

Dorians is teaming up with Waldo to deliver your photo proofs! Waldo will send your proofs directly to your phone for viewing and purchase.

How to receive your photo proofs:

1. Create a new text to this number: 735-343
2. In the message, type: LEWISCLARKHS23
3. Enroll using a selfie (of the senior)
4. Waldo will text you your proofs!
5. Order your prints and they'll take care of the rest

Senior Calendar (download a copy)

• \May 12 - Lavender Community Graduation (see below)
• June 5 - laptop check in during Social Studies classes, Library books due
• June 6 - Senior Finals 3rd period
• June 6 - Yearbook distribution
• June 7 - Mandatory Senior Class meeting - 3rd period
• June 7 - Senior Finals 4th-6th period
• June 8 - Senior Finals 1st and 2nd period
• June 8 - Fees/Fines due
• June 8 - Move Up Con & Senior BBQ
• June 9 - Senior Breakfast in the LC Commons
• June 9 - Elementary Cap/Gown Walk (after Breakfast)
• June 11 - Graduation - 7:00pm at the Podium, Seniors arrive by 6:00pm
• June 11 - Senior All-Nighter - 9:00pm-4:00am

Senior Reminders (download a copy)

High School & Beyond Completion: The HSBP is a state graduation requirement. Completion of the plan is through your SchooLinks account. In your dashboard “School” - “Personalized Plan”. ALL students need to complete this task. See Mr. Norton for assistance.

Enrollment Decision & Final Transcript: Final transcripts will be sent electronically at the end of June. Make your request in SchooLinks “College” - “College Applications” - “Enrollment Decision”. See Mr. Norton for assistance.

Senior Breakfast: Senior Breakfast is June 9 at 8:30-9:30am in the LC Commons. The breakfast is FREE! We want all Seniors to attend to celebrate with your classmates. We’ll also have awards and show the Senior slideshow. Don’t miss out on this tradition!

Elementary Cap & Gown Walk Visits: Immediately following Senior Breakfast, we would love for you to go visit elementary feeder schools for our annual cap and gown walk. We will have buses heading to 5-6 elementaries for a quick walk through the halls, then return you to LC. The trip will take no longer than 45 minutes. It means a great deal to the teachers and students to see you and be able to share in your celebration!

Graduation

Graduation:

• You must be checked in at the Podium by 6:00pm 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 7:00pm and will last about 90 minutes.
• NO need for tickets as the Podium seats over 6,000 guests.
• You will line up based on your last name. Look for the big signs with your letter.
• Remember to bring any cords, stoles, or medals that you have been given to wear.
• You may decorate your graduation cap. We will be sharing more information soon. See Mrs. Meyer or Mr. Corley if you have questions.
• There is nowhere 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. 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 and Dorians will be taking photos, we’ll share the links for both as soon as they are available.
• Parking information will be shared as soon as the information is finalized.

LC Tiger Fund Scholarship

The Lewis & Clark Tiger Fund Scholarship was started by the 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 G.P.A. 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 2023 - one for $2,500 and one for $2,000. Download the application here.

Deadline to apply: May 15 

Applicant Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be a LC Senior graduating in 2023.
2. Must have a verifiable financial need that would make it difficult to pursue a college or university education without monetary assistance.
3. Must have had a personal life challenge/difficulty that they have overcome.
4. Must have a cumulative grade point average between 2.5 and 3.49.

SFCC New Student Orientation

May 31. 9:00am-1:00pm

You MUST have a completed application and be an admitted student! Connect with representatives from admissions / financial aid / counseling services. Get all your questions answered about next steps!

Parent permission slips and more details from Mr. Norton.

Graduation Honors

At graduation, all Spokane Public Schools use the Latin Honors system to honor our top graduates. We will identify our Latin Honors students at the end of 1st semester. 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). These are the same designations that colleges across the nation use to recognize top students.       

Senior Advisory Recordings w/ Mr. Norton

April 27 - High School & Beyond Plan Requirement

Aprill 20 - Senior announcements and HS & Beyond Plan

December 1 - Cost of Attendance

November 17 - SchooLinks, FAFSA, & Applications

January 26 - SchooLinks and Next Steps

March 16 - Understanding Financial Award Letter

College Rep Visits

College Rep Visits to the LC Career Center are back!

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

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.

Coffee with SPS

All community members are invited to join Spokane Public Schools leaders for conversation over coffee each month at a different high school. Coffee will be provided. No RSVP is necessary. Please check in at the school’s Main Office and follow the signs to the event. If you have questions, please send a message at spokaneschools.org/letstalk.

• Tuesday, May 23, 8:00-10:00am: North Central High School, 1600 N. Howard St.

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.

Freshman - Join the Class of 2026 Remind

Freshmen - get out your phones and join our class Remind to get updates on class meetings, fundraisers, and planning for future events like prom.

How to join:

• Either text @lctigers26 to 81010
• Or go to: https://www.remind.com/join/lctigers26

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. Join the Remind group by texting @lcpray2022 to 81010. Please email Janee Ko (ko4013@sps81.org) if you have any questions.

Homework Center Is Now Open

All LC Students are invited to attend after-school tutoring to get help with homework and class content. Help is provided by teachers, staff, and peer tutors. The center is available Monday through Thursday from 2:45pm to 3:45pm in the Commons. Please make plans for transportation through STA or parent/guardian pick up. At this time there is no yellow bus transportation available.  

Bite2Go

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.

Bell Schedules

Download the bell schedule here.

You can download the Spokane Public Schools calendar here.

LCTV1 News

Check out our student produced LCTV1 News that is shown every Tuesday in Advisory. Thank you to Mrs. Gomes and the LC Journalism students for their fantastic work every week!

Paying for GSL & Parking

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

• $42 student GSL Card (required for all athletes)
• The deadline to purchase a yearbook has passed. We will have a limited supply for sale on the day yearbooks arrive in June on a first come, first served basis.
• 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!

Pre-Arranged Absences

If your student is going to be gone for 3 or more days, we ask that you complete a Pre-Arranged Absence form so that the teachers and counselors are aware and can help get your student work ahead of time.

Lost and Found

If you have misplaced any items, the LC Lost and Found may have your treasures. Stop by and we'll help reconnect you with your wayward items:

• Electronics, phones, & items of value - Business Office
• Clothing, water bottles, & other items - Book Room

Administrators (full list of administrator duties):

• 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 (list of community mental health resources):

• 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