School Facility Bond & Replacement Levy Election

Spokane Public Schools is running a bond and levy this winter. The bond includes replacements for Madison and Adams elementary schools, modernizations for North Central High School and Garry Middle School, upgrades to Chase Middle School, design work for Balboa and Indian Trail elementary schools, upgrades to some of our option programs, safety and technology improvements and updates to buildings and facilities district-wide.

The levy supports programs and positions not fully funded by the state, including teachers for lower class size, AP classes and highly capable programs, special education services, nursing services, library services, schools support staff, all extracurricular activities including sports, clubs and the arts, and more.

Learn more at spokaneschools.org/bondlevy2024 and remember to vote by February 13.

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! Let's fill up the wall!

LC Ski Night @ Mt. Spokane

Are you missing the sight of snow on the ground and the feeling of a white winter? Come up to the mountain for an LC music fundraiser to chase down the snow!

Mt Spokane is hosting a ski night for the LC Community! A portion of the proceeds from lift tickets purchased with LC Ski Night Code will benefit the LC Music Program. Buy Tickets Here

Mt Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park Saturday, February 10 from 3:00-9:00pm

Attendance

We care about every student, and we want to see them every day. We know things like illness and family emergencies can happen and we so appreciate your communication when your child is out of school.

Please keep in mind: Research shows that missing 10% of the school, or about 18 days in most school districts, negatively affects a student's academic performance. That's just two days a month and it’s known as chronic absence.

Interesting Fact: 9th grade attendance can be a better predictor of drop out than 8th grade test scores.

Best Buddies Program

Best Buddies is an international program that promotes inclusion between those of all abilities. Eastern Washington is just becoming active in this organization, and LC’s branch was just created this year!

We meet during 2nd lunch on the first and third Thursday of every month in room 005. We also meet in connections. We will be doing Valentines activities on Monday. Other than that, we play games, eat snacks, and talk! If you want to have a fun time and meet new people, we highly encourage you to attend! We will hopefully be getting more involved and putting on some big events in the coming future, but that can only happen with the support of the students here at LC! 

Spring Sports Registration

Spring Sports begin February 26, so don't delay in getting your registration submitted! Registration for athletics and activities through FinalForms. FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, meaning families will never need to enter the same information twice. FinalForms also pre-populates data wherever possible, saving time for families registering multiple students.

To get started, click on the Parent Playbook. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Use Support” if you need assistance. You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. If you have questions, please email Jill McKenney.

IMPORTANT: You will receive an account confirmation email from FinalForms. Please click the link and follow the steps to login and access your student(s) information.

Registration for spring sports is open now.

LC Booster Club

The Lewis & Clark Booster Club is the official fundraising organization for all of the school’s co-curricular activities and athletics. Since its establishment in 1983, LC Booster has donated over $1,000,000 directly to 40+ student activities. Activities and athletics including ASB, Band/Orchestra, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Choir, Cross Country, Debate, Drama, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Knowledge Bowl, Math Team, Robotics, Soccer, Softball, Sports Medicine, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling have received financial assistance from the Booster Club for uniforms, equipment and other costs that help ensure all LC students can participate in these programs.

The Booster Club is looking for officers/chairs for our board/committee for the 2024-2025 school year. The following positions will be vacant:

• Treasurer
• Secretary/Communications
• Fundraising chair
• Auction co-chair
• Spirit gear chair
• Concessions shoppers
• Website coordinator
• Newsletter coordinator

Anyone interested can contact a member of our current board for more information - you can find our contact information here: https://www.lcboosters.org/contact-us/.

Our team apparel shop will close on Sunday! The link below will guide you to the latest Lewis and Clark Booster Club merchandise - youth size t-shirts and hoodies are now available!

https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/LCBOOST24

We have a need for concession volunteers to work basketball playoffs - Saturday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 13. Please follow the link to sign up below, earn choice dollars for the club or team you would like to support!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0C45AAA62FA0FD0-47536900-202324

Everyone is welcome to attend Booster Club meetings on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00pm in room 133.

• Monday, February 12
• Monday, March 11
• Monday, April 8
• Monday, May 13 - allocation meeting
• Monday, June 10

All LC Booster Club information is on our website or follow us on Facebook @lcboosters. 

Tiger Fund Scholarship

The Lewis & Clark Tiger Fund Scholarship was started by the LC 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 GPA 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 2024 - each will be for $1500. This scholarship is ONLY open to LC Seniors, so don't miss your opportunity to apply. The deadline is April 30. Apply here.

Career Day - We Need Your Help!

Hello LC families! During our Monday, March 11 Advisory time, we plan to have a Career Connections opportunity. We’ll host adults representing a variety of professions so students can learn about career pathways and spark interest in the many options available for life after high school. We are looking for willing adults to represent a wide range of job and career pathways. Each guest will be paired with an Advisory teacher and will share info with up to 25 students.

If you or someone you know is available from 10:15-11:20 on Monday, March 11, please complete this form before Monday, January 29. If you have a contact who might be interested, please share the link. We are especially interested in any adults who can represent the trades and/or LC alumni who graduated before 2020. Thank you for your help in securing a wide range of options for students to choose from! If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Maguire and/or Calvin Bruce.

Senior Parents

We invite you to join us for a quick happy hour get-together on March 6 at Lumberbeard Brewery to reminisce and raise some much-needed cash for the PARTY we want to throw for our seniors. Tickets are 2 for $20 or 1 for $15 and can be purchased here. If you have any items that you’d like to donate to our mini silent auction, please contact Molly Paridon at molly_paridon@hotmail.com.  

Running Start Information

If you are going to be a junior or senior next year and you are interested in learning more about Running Start, plan to attend one of these online meetings to start learning about your options:

February 12 from 6:00-7:00pm - Zoom link

February 13 from 6:00-7:00pm - Zoom link

LC Art Show

Save the date: LC Alumni & Student Art Show and Sale - May 11 & 12 in the LC Commons. The Class of 1966 is organizing a fundraiser to include alumni from other classes. Our theme is “Building a Legacy”. They want to bring all alumni together to create annual donors for scholarships to The LC Tiger Fund. The Fund gives scholarships to students who have experienced adversity and/or hardships in their lives, have earned good grades through high school, have participated in school and community activities and want to continue their education past high school but have financial needs.

NOW WE NEED ARTISTS - We are searching for anyone who graduated from LC to be part of this worthwhile cause. Please email me at dalfano66@gmail.com with names and phone numbers and/or email addresses of anyone you know who is an artist and went to LC. We will then contact them. We are looking for donations to 100% benefit the fund, or donations where the fund and the artist will split the proceeds. 

Here is an early look at some of the art that will be for sale:

2nd Semester SVL Registration

SVL Second Semester Registration is open until Sunday, February 4. 

To access the SVL registration system, visit SVL Website - Spring Registration. Once students complete the online registration process, they will receive a confirmation email with a link to their SVL registration form (accessible for 30 days) for viewing purposes (there is no longer a need to print the email to get a counselor signature).

If you are in a 1st semester SVL class that is a full year class (English, Math, Science, or Social Studies), you will be automatically enrolled for 2nd semester.

Parent Advisory Committee

All LC parents are invited to join us for our Parent Advisory Committee on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00pm.



February 26

March 25

April 22

Senior Cap/Gown Orders for Jostens

All seniors who are going through the graduation ceremony must wear an approved cap and gown. Please contact Jostens directly with any questions you may have. Order Online at Jostens.com by clicking the Direct Order Link (cap/gown/tassel package for $53).

We do have limited supply of caps and gowns that students can borrow. See Mrs. Meyer in the Public Office for assistance.

Graduation Honors

At graduation, all Spokane Public Schools use the Latin Honors system to honor our top graduates. 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) - GPAs will not be rounded up. These are the same designations that colleges across the nation use to recognize top students. Latin Honors will be based on all high school credits through the end of 1st semester.

Weighted grades are calculated by providing higher points for grades earned in Honors courses and still higher points for grades earned in AP courses:

• Unweighted Courses: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0
• Honors Courses: A=4.5, B=3.5, C=2.5, D=1.5, F=0
• AP Courses A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, F=0          
• Because SPS uses a +/- grading scale, the above table is only a sampling of options. The easiest way for students to calculate the weighted grade point average is to add .5 to the GPA for honors classes and a 1.0 for Advanced Placement classes.

FAFSA/WASFA Is Open

Here's why completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) is essential:

🌟 Funding Access:

• FAFSA is open, providing access to federal aid, including grants, work-study, and loans. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and eligible non-citizens
• WASFA opens avenues to state financial aid for non-citizens, including undocumented students, who can't complete FAFSA. It's for those without a Social Security Number but meeting Washington State residency requirements.

🎓 Scholarship Gateways:

• Numerous scholarships hinge on FAFSA or WASFA completion.

💡 Institutional Aid Eligibility:

• FAFSA details may determine eligibility for coveted institutional aid.

🚀 Early Advantage:

• Apply early for priority consideration; some aid operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

💰 Financial Insight:

• Examine your family's financial landscape for personalized aid packages.
• FAFSA opens doors to affordable federal student loans.

💼 Work-Study Prospects:

• The FAFSA paves the way for work-study programs, marrying work experience with financial support.

How to Begin:

• Click here for a checklist of items you will need to complete your FAFSA/WASFA
• Visit studentaid.gov
• Create an FSA ID for both student and parent/contributor at fsaid.ed.gov
• LC will host a Financial Aid Information and completion night on January 18 from 6:00-8:00pm

BigFuture Scholarships/College Planning

BigFuture is a FREE resource from the College Board. The site can help with scholarship searches (23,000 in their database), FAFSA, college searches, college prep, college apps, and career exploration. Completing tasks on the site also make you eligible for BigFuture scholarships.

AP College Credit Search

If you are taking an AP class and wondering what credit the exam will give you with different colleges, check out the FREE AP College Credit Search tool. Select the AP class and the tool will let you know what score you need to earn (on a 1-5 point scale) for any college you are researching.

SAT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday SATs is open (all Juniors will take the SAT for FREE in March and the PSAT for FREE in October). The SAT is $60 - register here. You can pick from one of the local SAT test centers - North Central, Mead, Mt. Spokane, or East Valley (LC is NOT a Saturday SAT testing location).



March 9 - register by February 23

May 4 - register by April 19

June 1 - register by May 17

ACT Saturday Exam Dates

Registration for Saturday ACT is open. The ACT is $60 ($85 with writing) this year and you can register here. The ACT website will help you find a testing location (LC is NOT a Saturday ACT testing location).



February 10 - register by January 5

April 13 - register by March 8

June 8 - register by May 3

July 13 - register by June 7

Attendance

If your child is going to be absent, please call our Attendance Hotline at 354-6968

If your child is going to be late or needs to leave early, please call the Attendance office at 354-6902

If your child will be missing 3 or more days of school, please complete a Prearranged Absence form. Forms can be found in the Attendance Office or here. 

LCTV1 News

Every Monday, we begin Advisory with the LCTV1 News show. Check it out here to see all of the amazing things happening at LC.

Pay for Yearbook, GSL, & Parking Passes

$42 student GSL Card (required for all students participating in activities and athletics)

GSL Single and Family Passes for 2023-2024 are on sale now at www.shopgsl.com. The sports pass is good for all regular season games at all 16 GSL schools.

Yearbook, yearbook pre‐sales have ended. When yearbooks arrive in June, we will have a limited amount available on a first come, first served basis.

Student ID replacement fees: 1st replacement ID is free, $5 after that. Replacement GSL sticker fee is $20.

The freeway AND meter parking passes are SOLD OUT.

Donate to the Yearbook Fund: 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!

The Tiger Tribune

We are excited to introduce our student-led newspaper - The Tiger Tribune!

The LC Tiger Tribune is an online newspaper that showcases the immense talent and creativity of the student body at Lewis & Clark. In each edition we have reviews, student spotlights, creative writing pieces, and more. We believe that every student has a unique story to tell, and our objective is to provide a space where these stories can shine. Check out all that has been posted at lctigertribune.com!

Buy Your Game Tickets Ahead of Time!

Skip the line and buy your ticket ahead of time!

Click HERE for Hometown Ticketing to purchase a ticket to upcoming LC Games in Volleyball and for the Homecoming Dance.

NOTE: Football and Soccer at One Spokane Stadium use TicketsWest for tickets.

Download the app to help keep your tickets in one place!

After School Homework Center

Tuesday-Thursday - 2:45-3:45pm in Room C119. Help is available every homework center session, but we will have content specific teachers available on focused days if you need help in a particular subject. 

Tuesdays - Math

Wednesdays - Science 

Thursdays - English/Social Studies 

We will also have two Monday-Thursday push weeks where all content focused teachers will be available. They will occur mid Q2 and Q4. Snacks will be provided.

Student & 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: Buses pick up students all around the perimeter of the school. Please do not park in these locations before school/after school. We recommend arriving for pick up after the buses have left at 2:40pm.

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.

The lots under the freeway directly in front of the main building and the Commons and the Field House parking garage are ONLY for LC staff and are monitored and ticketed for cars without staff permits.

Bite 2 Go

Hey Tigs! Bite2Go is an anonymous program our school offers to students who need a little extra food over the weekend. Our 2023-2024 Bite2Go program has started back up again and here are two ways you can sign up. 

Scan the QR code on posters in the hallways or click here. 

Make sure to include the room number and teacher of where you would like the food dropped off when filling out the form! Bags will be delivered to your chosen location on Thursdays!  

Contact Us

Administrators:

• Ivan Corley, Principal - 509-354-6888
• Brandon Bouge, Assistant Principal - Student Services 509-354-7023
• Phil High-Edward, Asst. Principal - Student Services 509-354-6898 
• Janet Lane, Assist. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6941 
• Theresa Meyer, Asst. Principal - Curriculum 509-354-6976 
• Austin Johnson, Athletic Director 509-354-6967
• Rachel Glines, Principal Assistant 509-354-7002

Counselors:

• 12th Grade: Stacey Donahue, 509-354-5788 
• 11th Grade: Annette Pare, 509-354-6894 
• 10th Grade: Charlene Dupper, 509-354-6897 
• 9th Grade A-J & Special Education: Amy Haghighi, 509-354-6893 
• 9th Grade K-Z & ELD: Emily Magnuson, 509-354-6895 
• College & Career/Running Start: Calvin Bruce, 509-354-6965