CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 5-9 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
May 18-28 - AP Exams (see below for more info)
June 22 - Last Day of School
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
So. Spring is springing and vaccines are vaccinating and we are all congratulating our kids and families for being such troopers during this remote return.

They have been incredible.

Your kids have rolled with so much new and they have done it with so much grace.

That’s a tribute to some pretty exquisite (and likely exhausting?) parenting.

So, let’s talk about you and your mighty fine parenting for a moment.

You have been carrying a major load for months. And because you love your kids, you’re trying to bear that load without letting them know how heavy it truly is.

You’ve shouldered worry – tangible and existential – and doing so has left you sleepless and easily confused and hyper-vigilant and at times, kicking yourself for a temper lost or a kind word left unsaid.

You’ve made up fun when the new ways of being in the world left things decidedly un-fun for your family. This has taken creativity, some outreach, some great salesmanship, and often a few caring friends to drive by with signs for birthdays, to turn another movie night at home into THEME MOVIE NIGHT (With themed snacks!”), and the know-how to turn weekends together into happy memories and not fodder for future family counseling. (Although if you ARE seeking counseling during the pandemic, Good. On. You. I have had some wonderful meetings with families who have shared how much they have benefited from a piece of wisdom or a new viewpoint learned through family/individual therapy. I’m a huge fan of our counselors here in the building and of those counselors out in the community.)

So here’s to you – the parents of Tigers, the step-parents of Tigers, the guardians of Tigers, and the lovers of Tigers who aren’t even your own because YOU know that there’s no such thing as other people’s Tigers – they are all ours.

As my mom would say, “Stars in your crown!” – you may not be getting the love and acknowledgement you deserve each day for each gesture, but the payback you will get in the long run for the way you’ve tackled this heavy, heavy lift will live in way our kids navigate this experience and emerge on the other side of it.
And they will be better for all you’ve done.

On a personal note, please accept my THANK YOU for all the kind wishes sent this way regarding my end-of-year transfer from LCHS to a district position. As I shared, it’s all very bittersweet, but y’all sure know how to make leaving extra tough. I appreciate the sweet remarks and will cherish them and your Tigers as I take my leave.

Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
ACCEPTED & GOOD NEWS
Accepted: The Accepted Wall is filling up with Senior celebrations! Please let Theresa Meyer know when you have been accepted to a post-high school institution (2 year, 4 year, military, tech). Please include scholarship information so we can share the good news! Let's fill up the wall!

Good News: If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer to be included in the LCNYCU.
Good News: LC Junior Ayden Franklin's flag design for the City of Spokane Flag Design Competition has made it to the Top 12 Flag Designs for Spokane!! Voting will open to Spokane City residents in April and the way you will vote in April will be with your Spokane Public Library Card (ALL Spokane Public Schools Students have a Spokane Public Library Card, the way the find their library card is through Clever and clicking on the Spokane Public Library Icon). Check out the KREM2 story on the 12 finalists! VOTE now for Ayden's flag!!
Accepted: LC Senior Anna Atkison has been accepted to the University of San Francisco and the University of Washington. Go Dons and Huskies!
Accepted: LC Senior Finn Baker has been accepted to the University of Washington, Western Washington University, and San Francisco State University. Go Huskies, Vikings, and Gators!
Accepted: LC Senior Lucy Branham has been accepted to the University of San Francisco. Go Dons!
Accepted: LC Senior Abigail Batten has been accepted to Washington State University, Arizona State University, and the University of Washington. Go Cougs, Sun Devils, and Huskies!
Accepted: LC Senior Kate Cornelius has been accepted to the University of California - Santa Barbara and the University of California - Davis. Go Gauchos and Aggies!
Accepted: LC Senior Allen Eti has been accepted to Fordham University. Go Rams!
Accepted: LC Senior Nora Gadd has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University. Go Falcons!
Accepted: LC Senior Matthew Glaser has been accepted to Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, and Washington State University. Go Vikings, Eagles, and Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Taryn Hatch has been accepted to California Polytechnic State University - Pomona, Chapman University (with the Provost Scholar merit scholarship for $112,000), and Lewis and Clark College - Portland. Go Mustangs, Panthers, and Pios!
Accepted: LC Senior Abby Jurasin has been accepted to the University of Washington. Go Huskies!
Accepted: LC Senior Rosie Juviler has been accepted to the University of San Francisco. Go Dons!
Accepted: LC Senior Isabella Little has been accepted to the University of Washington. Go Huskies!
Accepted: LC Senior Jadyn Malone has been accepted to Brandeis University and has been named a Justice Brandeis Scholar with a $82,000 scholarship. Go Owls!
Accepted: LC Senior Lindsey Murto has been accepted to the University of California - Irvine. Go Anteaters!
Accepted: LC Senior Ethan Perko has been accepted to the University of San Diego (with the Designation as a Presidential Scholar carries with it a four-year tuition award of $72,000) and Chapman University. Go Toleros and Panthers!
Accepted: LC Senior Olivia Pirch has been accepted to the University of Washington, the American University, and Northeastern University. Go Huskies, Eagles, and Huskies!
Accepted: LC Senior Logan Redinger has been accepted to San Diego State University. Go Aztec Warriors!
Accepted: LC Senior Henry Robison has been accepted with direct admission to the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington (only 200 freshman per year are granted direct admission). Go Huskies!
Accepted: LC Senior Marina Swartout has been accepted to Auburn University. Go Tigers!
Accepted: LC Senior Ella White has been accepted to the University of California - Santa Barbara and the University of Washington. Go Gauchos and Huskies!
Accepted: LC Senior Benjamin Whitney has been accepted to Brigham Young University - Hawaii.Go Seasiders!
Accepted: LC Senior Henry Wood has been accepted to the University of Washington and the University of Oregon. Go Huskies and Ducks!
INFORMATION
Rubber Chicken: Buy your Chuck in Quarantine t-shirt in the LC Business Office now for $8 or order online at: http://www.momentumink.com/ (the online order deadline is March 19. Click on the e-stores tab and type the name of your store in the search bar or simply scroll through the alphabetized list. Please select NO SHIPPING at checkout to avoid shipping charges. T-shirts will be delivered to LC 10-12 days after the deadline).
Senior All-Nighter: Take care of Mother's Day and prepare your home for spring TODAY! Purchase these beautiful 14" assorted hanging baskets and support our LC 2021 Seniors at the same time! Deadline is March 21. Don't wait. Only $35 each, order as many as you like!

MUST BE PICKED UP: Thursday, May 6, 12:00-2:00pm in front of the LC Fieldhouse. (please note on your calendar). First come, first to select BUY NOW BUTTON! CLICK HERE! NOT ABLE TO USE PAYPAL? Contact Shelly for help! smholliday@hotmail.com  

We have raised approx 38% of our goal and time is ticking for our 2021 seniors. Please consider sharing with your local friends and family to make this a super successful fundraiser!
On Time Arrival: School starts at 8:00am every day, please try to arrive at least a few minutes early to make it to your 1st period class. We understand that there are circumstances that will cause you to be a little late for school at times. If you are going to arrive after 8:00am, be sure to go to the main building front doors (on 4th Ave) to check-in starting next week as the other check-in location doors will lock at 8:00am.
Bus Routes: All bus routes can be found on the SPS Transportation site. These routes will be used for the remainder of the school year. Please contact 509-354-7388 with any questions.
Picture Retake Opportunity: Dorians has set up a make up day at their office during spring break on April 8 from 9:00am-1:00pm. Any photos taken on this day will be sent to the yearbook advisors, so they are able to get the students who missed picture day at the schools into the yearbook. Their office is located in the old Kimmel building at 202 E. Mission. You will need to fill this out to create an appointment.  https://pickatime.com/dorianstudio/client?evt=355498
Donations Needed: Feminine Hygiene Products Needed - LC is working to make products consistently accessible at school, and we could use your help! We would greatly appreciate donations of unopened packages of tampons (any size), pads, and panty liners. Donations may be dropped off with the school nurse in the public office.
SVL Fall Registration Is Open: If you are planning to take an SVL class for Fall 2021, you will need to complete their fully digital registration process:
  1. Determine which course(s) you would like to take. Check out our Course Catalog for a full list of courses with descriptions.
  2. Visit the SVL registration site and select "2021-22 Semester 1".
  3. Complete all portions of the online registration form. Once your form is submitted, you will receive an email from Spokane Virtual with a link to view your registration form - this link is active for 30 days. *Make sure all information on your form is correct. If corrections are needed, you can correct the form or create a new registration form.
  4. Follow all directions within the registration email.  Your email reply serves as your digital signature in agreement to Spokane Virtual's polilcies and expectations.
  5. Your school counselor will be notified of your registration by the SVL office.

After the Spokane Virtual office receives your approval email, watch for a confirmation email from SVL. The confirmation email is your notification that Spokane Virtual is reserving a spot for you in the requested course(s) for the upcoming semester. If you have any questions, please contact the SVL office at 354-7545 or svl@spokaneschools.org. All students will be entered into courses based on the order that SVL receives their completed registration paperwork.
AP Testing Schedule: AP Exams will be administered May 18-28. This year due to COVID, College Board has added flexibility in the exam calendar and Spokane Public Schools has opted to have most exams taken at home on a computer. College Board does require some exams to be administered in-person due to special technology requirements and the difficulty of some exams (math and science) working in a digital format. The exams in blue will be taken at home on a computer and the exams in yellow will be proctored at LC (all rooms will follow district social distance and safety guidelines).

We will have more information soon on the details of testing, but for now, here are actions you can take to ensure that you are ready and signed up for the correct exam:

  • College Board Account: Because most tests are online, you will need to be able to easily access your College Board account. Go to: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ to make sure you can get in. If you do not remember your CB login/password, you will need to contact them directly as we do not have access to that information. Be sure to write down your username/password as you will need it for testing.

  • Payment: If you have an outstanding balance on your AP Exams, please pay ASAP through the Business Office or the online payment portal on www.lctigers.com - we will need all exams paid for before the testing window begins. Contact our Business Office if you need assistance in the process (354-6880).

  • Canceling and Exam: please go to your College Board account to verify which tests you are taking. If you need to cancel an exam, email Theresa Meyer ASAP to begin the process of canceling and processing a refund.There is NO fee for cancellation and you will receive a 100% refund if you have already paid.

  • Adding an Exam: If you meant to sign up for an exam, but it isn't on the CB web site, email Theresa Meyer ASAP to get registered and to set up payment (there is a mandatory $40 late fee from the College Board that cannot be waived).
Tiger Closet Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help organize the LC Tiger Closet so we are ready for school to re-open. We need people to help sort and fold clothes. We are also in need of donations of hoodies - Large, XL, and XXL! If you can help, please contact Kris Crocker at: krisc@kxly.com

The Tiger Closet allows any LC student the opportunity to "shop" for a variety of clothes - all free of charge!!! Please help us continue this great tradition.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Lavender Graduation Ceremony: The EWU Pride Center is excited to invite your graduating LGBTQ+ and ally students to our 12th Annual Lavender Graduation ceremony! This year’s ceremony will be held on Friday, May 7, in parking lot 15, which is located outside of Hargearves Hall. Additional updates will be added to our website: https://inside.ewu.edu/pridecenter/ 

Students interested in being recognized during the ceremony can register via the following link:
 
PLEASE NOTE: To help offset rising event costs, non-EWU students must pay a $10 registration fee. This fee will provide students a lavender stole (valued at $30) To submit payment for the registration fee, please click here to be directed to EWU Marketplace, then click on "Lavender Graduation.” Payment will open April 1-30. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Vanessa Delgado, Pride Center Director, at vdelgado2@ewu.edu or 509-359-4121.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. 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. In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. Learn more about FAFSA by reading 101: FAFSA. Do you need help with filing out your FAFSA? We have a great video resource for you from the Washington Student Achievement Council - FAFSA Line by Line - this video will point out common mistakes, tell you the information you will need to complete the FAFSA, and walk you through every single line in the application. You can also reach out to Mr. Norton for help on FAFSA, college apps, and scholarships!
Senior Remind Group: Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Text Group to receive updates through out the year on college deadlines, scholarships, college visits, the high school & beyond plan, and more. To receive messages via text, send a new text to the number: 81010 and in the message, enter this as the message: @lchsccr-21
SAT School Day for Juniors Update: In consultation with the Spokane Regional Health Department’s guidance and each high school principal, it was decided to cancel the district’s SAT School Day administration this school year.
 
In prior school years the SAT School Day has been a valuable opportunity to support all students having as many post-secondary options as possible. This school year there has been some understandable shifts from colleges and the following are important points to consider:
 
Students who still wish to take an SAT Saturday test should reach out to their counselor or Mr. Norton for more information on using waivers or getting financial support to cover the cost of an SAT test.
College & Career Videos: Jeff Norton, our College & Career Specialist is creating videos on the college application process:
REMINDERS
LC Booster Club: The Lewis and Clark Booster Club has established an on-line store at https://lcboosterclub.square.site/. This is a great place to do some holiday shopping. We will ship the merchandise to your home or you can come to LC and pick up your items at the book room. Enjoy doing some holiday shopping and support our students at LC. Go Tigers.

Booster Club Meetings: All LC parents are invited to attend our Booster Club Meetings. All meetings at 6:30-7:30pm. Visit www.lcboosters.org to learn how to join.
  • April 12 - TBD
  • May 10 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration: FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
  1. Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
  2. Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
  3. Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
  4. After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
  5. You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
Bite2Go Program: Lewis and Clark High School aspires to bring meal security to eliminate the nutritional gap of students. We intend to fulfill this goal with the Bite2Go program, which is a program run by LC DECA members meant to help get food to students for the weekend. Students can sign up here.
Follow Us: Follow us on Facebook and YouTube!
Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at 354-6968. Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence. An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home. If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
Donate to the Student Assistance Fund: When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
Administrators:

Counselors: To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Julie Croteau 354-6966 or JulieHa@spokaneschools.org or Annette Gregory 354-5680 AnnetteG@spokaneschools.org.
LC Counselor Distribution:


School Support:
  • Absence Hotline: parents can call us at 354-6968
  • Main Office: 354-7000
Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer:
o  504 Compliance Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7269
o  ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
o  Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
o  ALE Officer: Gwen Harris, 509.354.7393
o  Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Claims Agent: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
o  Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
o  Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
o  Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Secretary, Board of Directors: Dr. Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
o  Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306