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February 21 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day
February 23 - Free Sports Physicals (see below for info)
February 27 - LC & Auntie's Books present author Erik Larsen @ 2:00pm (see below for more info)
February 28 - Spring Sports begin
March 2 - SAT School Day for Juniors (see below for info)
March 3 - 8th Grade Parent Night (6:00pm) in the LC Commons
March 10-11 - LC Tiger Drama presents "Our Town" 7:00pm
March 12 - LC Tiger Drama presents "Our Town" 2:00pm
March 16 - Band Concert 7:00pm
March 17 - Orchestra Concert 7:00pm
March 22 - Choir Concert 7:00pm
March 23 - Jazz Band Concert 7:00pm
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S DESK | | |
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February 18, 2022
Greetings “Tiger” Students and Families,
Glimpses of spring like weather are on the horizon, and know many students and staff are looking forward to the warmer, sunnier days. I also know that many of us are aware of the mask mandate change that was shard by our Governor yesterday. Sounds like March 21st is the date when the mask mandate will be lifted. Until then, we must continue to wear our mask while in the school setting fully covering our mouths and noses. Hey “Tigers” you have continued to amaze me, our staff, families, and community with how strong you have been through these times, and we know you can make it through a few more weeks. WE GOT THIS TOGETHER!!!!!
While we have been awaiting spring weather and spring sports, our students have been working very hard in their classrooms. I have enjoyed visiting a variety of classroom and watching the superb, highly engaging quality of instruction that our teachers provide to students and the many opportunities students are given to show their understanding and how to learn from a mistake and how to correct the mistake. All LC teachers and staff take the learning, safety, and well-being of every student very seriously, which is one of the main reason LC is such a special place to be. When you see or have a chance to communicate or interact with a teacher or staff member, please let them know how much you notice and appreciate how much they do for our kids and how hard they work for our kids. THANK YOU LC TEACHERS AND STAFF!
Parent(s) and Guardian(s) please talk with your student about what classes they registered for and their plan after high school as we are working on verifying all student’s registration request for classes for the 22-23 school year. THANK YOU MRS. MEYER AND OUR ENTIRE COUNSELOR TEAM!
Enjoy your three-day weekend and stay safe and well,
Mr. Corley
LC Principal
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REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2022 | | | |
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As second semester begins, we also begin the process of registering for the 2022-2023 school year! Here is the process:
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Advisory lessons - Core Classes, Elective Classes, and PowerSchool Registration presentations
- Any students who were absent for registration this week will be called down to the office next week to register.
- These course selections are just in draft form and there will be time throughout the spring and summer for students to make adjustments.
- As soon as the system allows, we'll also open up the courses to be viewed in PowerSchool so students can see how their schedule is being generated. Please know that we make changes up until the last minute before school begins, so periods and teachers will change many times as we balance classes and adjust the master schedule.
- Due to the complexity of the master schedule and the limitations of PowerSchool, we cannot promise specific teachers or periods.
- Please email your child's counselor or Theresa Meyer if you have any questions.
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Choice Transfers for 2022-2023 | |
Families interested in having their student attend a school other than their assigned neighborhood school can request to attend another SPS school of their choice. The district has sent information to particularly impacted families about new boundaries and enrollment changes for the 2022-23 school year, and have lots of information online here. The enrollment window will be open through February 15.
If your child choiced into LC this year, you NEED to reapply through the portal each year.
Email TheresaM@spokaneschools.org with any questions.
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Share Your Good News with Us! | |
Accepted: The Accepted Wall is starting to fill 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 school, etc.). 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 about any of our Tigers, please send it to Theresa Meyer to be included in the LCNYCU.
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Good News: LC Seniors Zoë North and John Quigley have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists! They are two of 15,000 students nationwide to achieve this honor. They will now move forward to the final stage of the competition. Good luck Zoë and John! | |
Good News: Junior Nash McFarlane competed in the Solo & Ensemble competition and won for the Tenor category. Congratulations Nash! | |
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Good News: Congratulations to LC Gymnastics for their great weekend at Regionals last Saturday in Sammamish with 13 other high schools competing and LC took 4th place!
Individual Placements:
- Vault - Isabel Ferney - 1st, Katherine Fitzgerald - 4thT, Jamie Fitzgerald - 10th
- All Around - Isabel Ferney - 3rd
Qualified for STATE:
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Isabel Ferney - All Around
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Katherine Fitzgerald - Vault & Bars
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Jamie Fitzgerald - Vault & Beam
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Gaby Ontiveros - Beam
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Good News: At the Chiawana Invitational, the LC Drill Team won 1st place in both the kick and military categories. In the novice drill down Mia Mulvey placed 3rd and Anna Mroch placed 1st. In the advanced drill down Aiva Guillory placed 3rd and Ava Casteal placed 2nd.
At the Kamiakin Invitational the LC Drill Team won 1st place in the kick category and 3rd in military. In the novice drill down Autumn Hogan placed 3rd, Jessica Dingman placed 2nd, and Anna Mroch placed 1st. In the Advanced drill down Heidi Chang placed 3rd. There was also a daddy-daughter dance off, and drill team dad/LC football coach David Casteal and daughter Ava Casteal won the grand prize.
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Good News: Congratulations to our state qualifiers for Speech & Debate 2021-22:
SPEECH QUALIFIERS –
- Extemporaneous Speaking – Marton Mezei, Sophie Moore, Sasha Sharman, and Arnav Wadikar
- Impromptu Speaking – Gee Kelly and Kara Chiang
- Informative Speaking – Gee Kelly
- Original Oratory – Samantha Autrey, Sophie Avery, Hanna McLin, and Siena Roberts
DEBATE QUALIFIERS –
- Student Congress – Gee Kelly, Claire Lyle, and Hannah McLin
- Lincoln-Douglas Debate – Kara Chiang and Siena Roberts
- Policy Debate – Ellis Benson / Sasha Sharman and Justin Park / Alice Rudders
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Accepted: Senior Gabriel Ramirez has been accepted to the University of Portland. go Pilots! | |
Accepted: Senior Olivia Wiser has been accepted to Western Washington University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (with $75,000 endowment scholarship). Go Vikings and | |
Accepted: Senior Leah Dunau has been accepted to Western Washington University's Honors College. Go Vikings! | |
Accepted: Senior Makena Day has been accepted to Cornish College of the Arts. | |
Accepted: Senior Malcolm Madawala has been accepted to Oregon State University. Go Beavers! | |
Accepted: Senior Megan Handelman has been accepted and will attend Western Washington University. Go Vikings! | |
Accepted: Senior Sam Mahan has been accepted to Arizona State University. Go Sun Devils! | |
Accepted: Senior Noah Eichstaedt has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles! | |
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Accepted: Senior Cameron Riggers has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
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Accepted: Senior Halie Resleff has been accepted to Western Washington University with a 2-year Admissions Achievement Award for $4,000 per year. Go Vikings! | |
Accepted: Senior Karenna Holland has been accepted to New York University. Go Bobcats! | |
Accepted: Senior John Quigley has been accepted to New York University. Go Bobcats! | |
Accepted: Senior Jace Morton has been accepted to Boise State University. Go Broncos! | |
Accepted: Senior Elizabeth Merritt has been accepted to Boise State University. Go Broncos! | |
Accepted: Senior Lauren Ghrist has been accepted to Gonzaga University with the Trustee Scholarship for $100,000 over 4 years. Go Bulldogs! | |
Accepted: Senior Jamie Fitzgerald has been accepted to Gonzaga University with the Trustee Scholarship for $100,000 over 4 years. Go Bulldogs! | |
Accepted: Senior Tevita Fakasiieiki has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College and Eastern Washington University. Go Bigfoot and Eagles! | |
Accepted: Senior Holly VanVoorhis has been accepted to Gonzaga University with the Trustee Scholarship for $100,000 over 4 years. Go Bulldogs! | |
Good News: Senior Lauren Schulte is a finalist for the the University of Montana Davidson Honors College Scholarships which is the Presidential Scholarship, the Provost Scholarship, and the Deans Leadership Scholarship | |
Accepted: Senior Genevieve Champagne has been accepted to Western Washington University. Go Vikings! | | |
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Accepted: Senior Rose Word has been accepted to The University of Portland (with a $102,00 scholarship), the University of Oregon(with a $30,000 scholarship), Alfred University (with a $92,000 scholarship), Xavier University (with a $92,000 scholarship and books for all 4 years), Salem University (with a $92,000 scholarship), Eastern Washington University, Portland State University, the University Of Washington - Bothell, Portland Community College, and Gonzaga University. Go Pilots, Ducks, Saxons, Musketeers, Spirits, Eagles, Vikings, Huskies, Panthers, and Bulldogs! | | |
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SAT School Day Test for Juniors | |
On Wednesday, March 2, all LC Juniors will take the SAT during the school day for FREE! They are preregistered, so there is no need to anything additional prior to the test. Juniors will need to be at their testing room by 7:45am. The test will run from 8:00am-12:00pm. They will eat lunch after the test. Students should get a good night's sleep and eat a hearty breakfast. They should bring pencils, snacks, water, and a calculator (if available). Juniors cannot be disturbed during the test or leave early, so please do not schedule any appointments or early dismissals for this date. All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will have normal classes on March 2. Juniors will attend regular classes after lunch.
If you are a Junior in Running Start, and you do not plan to take the test because it conflicts with your college schedule, please let Sarah Pooler know at sarahp@spokaneschools.org
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An Evening with Erik Larson & Shawn Vestal | |
Lewis and Clark and Auntie’s Bookstore are pleased to announce that on Sunday, February 27 at 2:00pm we will be hosting an event with best-selling author Erik Larson. He will be discussing his book, The Splendid and the Vile in LC's historic auditorium. Free parking is available on site. Auntie's will be making a donation to LC's library for hosting!
Tickets are $25.00 and include a paperback copy of the book. They can be purchased online at auntiesbooks.com, in the store, or over the phone. The author will be pre-signing the books as a COVID-19 safety precaution. Books will be available for pickup at the event.
The Splendid and the Vile was named a best book of the year by The New York Times Book Review, Time, Vogue, NPR, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, The New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, and others. It tells the story of Winston Churchill’s leadership during the darkest days of World War Two. Deeply researched, Time magazine has said, “Readers are left with an indelible portrait of a nation coming together to face a brutal assault from German bombs under leadership that is wise, empathetic and strategic--not to mention highly witty and charming."
We will abide by all Washington State mandates regarding COVID-19 safety. As such, masks will be required for the duration of the event and entry is only available to those who can present proof of vaccination. A vaccine card, photograph or copy of one will be accepted as proof. The venue is being utilized at half capacity and we hope that audience members will use the extra space to remain socially distanced.
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Student COVID Reporting Tool | |
To increase the efficiency of providing guidance to families and schools regarding quarantine timelines, this new contact tracing form will allow families to enter information related to student test results, exposure, and symptoms. Families will be given a return to school date upon completion of the form.
https://weba.spokaneschools.org/CovidTracing/Student
Parents and guardians of students who are exhibiting symptoms, have tested positive, or have been exposed inside or outside the household need to fill out this form.
NOTE: Families that have already contacted their school nurse and have not yet received a call back from a contact tracer should fill out the form to determine their student’s return date.
After filling out the form, please contact the LC attendance line (509-354-6968) to report your student(s) dates of absence. Please also continue to wear a mask, practice good hygiene, and stay home if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.
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Spring Sport FamilyID Registration | |
FamilyID is a secure registration platform required for all LC extracurricular activities and athletics. Register here:
- Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice.
- Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration.
- After selecting your program and completing registration be sure to click Confirm Registration.
- You will see a confirmation page and you are done!
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Parents and LC Community Members,
LC teacher Jen Showalter here. Did you know that I am an organizer for SNAP’s 3rd annual LightsOn! School Spirit Competition?
LC is competing against other area schools to see who can raise the most for SNAP’s energy assistance program. Around our county, Covid-related issues and increased fuel prices have left many with extremely high and insurmountable balances on their utility bills. Already this season, SNAP has filled over 4,000 appointments, helping to keep the LightsOn! for a lot of families in our schools.
So far, we have raised only $4,000 towards our $20,000 goal. The competition ends Feb. 20.
Can you help? Any amount helps our chances to win!
Text LightsOn to 71777
Thank you!
Jen Showalter and SNAP
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Running Start Information Nights | |
Campus Information Night Events (in person)
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SVL Fall 2022 Registration will OPEN towards the end of March on the SVL website and will remain open through the beginning of next school year. As soon as we know the exact date, we'll share it out. SVL slots are first come, first served, so don't delay your registration! | | | |
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IMPA Virtual Meeting (Update) | |
Instrumental Music Parents (IMPA) - If your child is in the LC Music Program, you are invited to join the Instrumental Parents Association (IMPA)!
The next meeting will be March 15 from 5:45-6:30. This meeting will be held virtually over Google Meet. Music families will receive an email with the meeting link. Please email lcimpatigers@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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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. | | | |
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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 over looked 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 2022; one for $2500 and one for $2000. Download the app here.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Applicants must be a LC Senior graduating in 2022.
- Must have a verifiable financial need that would make it difficult to pursue a college or university education without monetary assistance.
- Must have had a personal life challenge/difficulty that they have overcome.
- Must have a cumulative grade point average between 2.5 and 3.49.
Procedures:
- Applicants must meet all of the above qualifications.
- Must complete the LC Tiger Fund Scholarship application form.
- Must attach a copy of their official transcript with the application.
- Must attach a personal essay – see application for details.
- Must attach two letters of recommendation - see application for details.
- Must mail all documents to the Selection Committee Chairperson no later than April 30, 2022 – see application for mailing address.
Notification: Upon selection, the recipients of the 2022 LC tiger Fund Scholarships will be notified of his/her award via a personal letter and will be recognized at the Move-Up Con in June if that event will be held this year. The scholarship funds will be released to the student’s college or university upon verification of enrollment in the Fall 2022 college term.
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If you are interested in taking the SAT, here are the scheduled opportunities for the rest of the year. LC will be one of the testing sites you can select when you register through the College Board here. The SAT exam is $55 (all payments are through the College Board, not LC).
March 12 - 8:00am (doors open by 7:45am)
May 7 - 8:00am (doors open by 7:45am)
June 4 - 8:00am (doors open by 7:45am)
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Financial Aid (FAFSA) Opens Soon! | |
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
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Senior Advisory Info Sessions | |
Mr. Norton will be hosting special Teams meetings during Advisory for seniors with important information on upcoming events, deadlines, financial aid, scholarships, etc. If you missed it in Advisory, check out the links below to watch the presentation:
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Gear Up Virtual College Visits/Tours | |
Explore your post-high school options. Hear directly from college staff about apprenticeships, on-the-job training programs, community college certificates, and 2- and 4-year degree programs and schools in Washington.
Visit the Washington Gear Up YouTube channel for videos and information.
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Student Loans: This webinar is a deep dive into different types of loans, connects borrowing to career decisions, addresses consequences for nonpayment, and provides tools to develop individual borrowing plans.
Financial Aid Award Letters: Come and learn to better understand your financial aid award offer, provide you with tools to assess true affordability, and strategies to address too much unmet need.
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Hey Tigers…remember the Tiger Closet is open every Friday morning from 7:30am-8:00am. This is a great place for Tigers helping Tigers with clothing donations or basic daily needs. Please, if need something, don’t hesitate to stop by on Friday mornings or talk with your counselor and they can help you out as well.
If you are wanting to help with donating items, we are really looking for some hoodies. Our Tigers love to where them and they always go really fast. You can contact Steve Bouldin if you have any questions.
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Tiger Parents and Tigers - the.Lewis & Clark Learning Center (LCLC) is up and running. We have some awesome teachers and paraeducators who are working hard for our Tigers that may need a little help in the afternoons on homework. LCLC can be a time to work independently as well in a quiet place. LCLC is open from 2:45-3:45, Monday-Thursday in room 105. There is a bus that comes around 4:00pm if the students need a ride home as well. | | | |
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Paying Fees (Yearbook, GSL, Parking) | |
GSL, Yearbooks, and parking permits are on sale now in the Business Office::
- $42 student GSL Card (required for all athletes)
- $47 Yearbook, yearbook pre‐sales end December 19.
- $5 student parking pass (must be purchased in the Business Office)
- 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!
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If you need food over the weekend, then you should sign up for Bite2Go! Bite2Go is 100% free and completely anonymous.
Once you sign up you will receive a bag of food in a teacher and/or staff members classroom once a week. And you get to choose the teacher/staff member; so, it can be someone you have this year, or a teacher that you have a connection with from a previous year. Make sure to let the teacher/staff member know you selected them, so they expect the delivery.
You will pick up your Bite2Go bag from their classroom after 3rd period on Thursdays or anytime on Fridays.
If you have any questions, you can email lcbite2go@gmail.com
How to Order Bite2Go:
- Click the link here. This will take you to the Bite2Go order form.
- Fill out the order form.
- Input your student ID and what teacher you would like your bag to be delivered to at LC.
- Make sure to tell the teacher you chose them, so they know to expect the delivery.
- Pick items from the Bite2Go menu, you will get these items every week, but you can change them at any time to add variety to your bag.
- Once the order form is filled out and submitted you will be able to pick up your Bite2Go bag on Thursdays after 3rd period or Fridays at any time.
- If you have any questions email lcbite2go@gmail.com
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Student and 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: Before and after school, 4th Avenue in front of LC is a busy place with school buses and parents competing for limited space. In order to help alleviate congestion, we recommend that parents drop off and pick up students either on 5th Avenue, 3rd Avenue or a block east or west of LC on 4th Avenue. It is important to not park (even for a drop off) in the bus zones.
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. Student parking permits can be purchased in the Business Office for $5. The lot directly in front of the main building and the parking garage are only for LC staff and are monitored for cars without staff permits.
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We would love for parents to join our Tiger support organizations!
We will list all parent meetings in the calendar at the top of each LC News and on www.lctigers.com.
- LC Boosters - athletic and activity support
- LC IMPA - band, choir, orchestra parents
- LC STAGE - theatre parents
- LC SAN - Senior All-Nighter parents
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All students, staff, and visitors must wear masks that cover the mouth and nose at all times while in the building. Disposable surgical masks, 2-3 ply fabric masks, and 2-ply gators are all appropriate. Mesh/knitted masks are not appropriate. We have disposable masks for students who forget to bring one from home. | | |
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Administrators:
Counselors: We are excited to welcome 3 new counselors this years. With these additions, we are adjusting the caseloads so your child may have a new counselor - check the list below for the updates.
To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Meaghan Rasmussen 354-6966 or meaghar@spokaneschools.org or Annette Gregory 354-5680 AnnetteG@spokaneschools.org.
School Support:
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Absence Hotline: for parents only 354-6968
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Main Office: 354-7000
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Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities 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.
Officers:
*Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, Jodi Harmon, (509) 354-7269
*Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer, Melanie Smith, (509) 354-7284
*504 Compliance Officer, Melanie Smith, (509) 354-7284
* ADA Officer, Stephanie Busch, (509) 354-5993
* Affirmative Action Officer, Nancy Lopez-Williams, (509) 354-5651
* Equal Opportunity Officer, Nancy Lopez-Williams, (509) 354-5651
*200 N. Bernard Street, Spokane, WA 99201-0206
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