From Principal Doll We have met with all classes to review expectations. During our class meetings, students received information from our SRO, Deputy Jones, Student Services and administration. The LHS student handbook and PowerPoint can be found on our school website. Our school website provides a calendar of important dates and most can also be found in Lancer Lines. We have a number of LHS groups that have Twitter accounts and you can see what is happening almost in real time!
PREP has begun and students can receive tutoring and have time to study during the school day. Encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity. It is not FREE time.
Thank you for a great opening!
Undergraduate Class Pictures Are scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept. 21. Picture forms will be sent home next week. Go to vosphoto.com/linganore for more information and to pre-order online!
Class of 2021 Jostens will be here on Thursday, September 20 and Friday, Septmenber 21 during all lunch shifts to take orders for class rings. You can also order online at Jostens.com. If you did not receive a packet to place an order and would like to , please Ms. Cline in the front office.
Yearbook News
Yearbook is now on Twitter! Please follow us @yearbook_lancer for announcements and updates.
Wanted -Summer Photographs of Students Yearbook is currently looking for summer photographs including: jobs, concerts, sports, meaningful vacations/activities, camps, amusement parks, volunteering and internships or anything else people did with other LHS students. Please email large picture size to lanceryearbook@aol.com
Spring Supplement Update: We had technical problems with some of the 2018 spring supplements, we are reprinting some and they will be available soon and can be picked up from A206 starting October 1. If you have a recent graduate, their supplements have already been mailed home. If there is a problem with your supplement, please contact Mr. Billy Springer at Herff Jones, 202-230-6856 and they will mail you a new one directly.
Attention Senior Parents: the discount baby ad deadline of September 21, is fast approaching! All materials and money must be received to get the discount. Final deadline is October 12. Order forms were mailed home in June, extras can be found at: https://education.fcps.org/lhs/TracyBozzonetti
2019 Yearbooks can be ordered now online through Herff Jones at www.yearbookordercenter.com, school no. 4625. Order forms will also be mailed home in October. December 31, 2018 is the last day to pre-order a yearbook. There will be a limited supply available at the end of the school year to buy for an increased price. Don't miss out on the memories, order yours today!!
Underclass pictures are Sept 20 and 21 during school. Order forms have been passed out to students. If you do not have one please stop by the front office to pick one up. Senior picture make up day is Sept 26 and 27. Appointments will be sent directly from Victor O'Neill Studios and will occur 2:15-8:30. Please see Mrs. Cline in the front office or call VOS directly, 800-320-2894 with questions. You must have VOS take your picture to be included in the yearbook. Yearbook poses must be selected by Oct 31.
ACE Mentor Program Students thinking about a career in architecture, construction, or engineering, may want to apply to be part of the ACE Mentor Program. This is a year-long program where students from all over the county work in teams to develop solutions to design problems with the help of professionals in the industry. The meetings are held twice a month from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at a local business.
Students in grades 10-12 may apply online now.
To apply, go to www.acementor.org and click on the link for "students". Then click the "New Student Registration" link. Complete the information and submit.
Previous Linganore High School participants in this program have earned scholarships for college as a result of their success in this program.
LHS Sporting and Academic Events - LIVEstreaming In conjunction with our new Millionaires Club, sponsored by NYMEO and the Digital Communications Class, and in parrtnership with the National Federation of High School Sports. Students will be live streaming sporting and academic events for Linganore High School. You can watch via computer by going to www.nfhsnetwork.com Search Linganore High School. Production will air during our football game tonight.
LHS Cheer Raffle Win a Yeti 45 Cooler with Lancer Apparel and 2-Yeti 30 oz Tumblers! Tickets are $10 each and will be sold at a table by the entrance gate for home football games on 9/7 and 9/12. Drawing will be held on 9/14 on and winner will be announced on our LHS Cheer FB page!! You do not need to be present to win!
PTSA The 2018-2019 school year is upon us! In accordance with the PTSA bylaws, the Fall PTSA General Membership meeting will be held Tuesday evening, September 18, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Linganore High School. All current PTSA Members are eligible to attend. We will approve the budget for the coming year and provide general information. Be sure to keep on top of PTSA information by joining us on Facebook at “Linganore High School PTSA”, and by signing up to receive The Lance at www.lhslance.org. For a current list of PTSA officers and the latest membership form, please go to https://education.fcps.org/lhs/PTSA. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, Sept. 18!
Safe and Sane Annual Kickoff Meeting -- Tuesday, Sept. 18, 7:30PM
Seniors and their parents/guardians: Financial Aid Night will be Monday, September 17 starting at 7:15 in the Linganore High School Auditorium. It follows the National Honor Society information session. Staff from the Financial Aid Office of Hood College will explain the financial aid process, including the importance of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). School counselors will answer questions about the college application process after the Hood College presentation.
PSAT - Juniors and Sophomores: Registration has begun for the October 10th PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test). The fee for the PSAT is $17 and can be paid online at https://frederickcounty.schoolcashonline.com/. Paying for the test serves as your registration for the test. No other paperwork is required. It will be given at Linganore High School during periods 1 and 2. There will be no PREP on that day. Juniors are encouraged to take the PSAT in preparation for the SAT. The PSAT taken in the junior year is the only way to earn recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program, if you score well on the exam. Sophomores who have completed geometry are encouraged to take the PSAT in preparation for the SAT. The score report you receive is an excellent resource. Registration ends Tuesday, September 25th.
Seniors: If you plan to apply to 4-year colleges this year, remember that you must submit the Transcript Release and Request Form (The Orange Form) 30 days in advance of your earliest deadline. Seniors with October 15 college application deadlines should submit their orange form by September 17. Also remember to complete your Senior Profile Survey in Naviance so that counselors and teachers can write letters of recommendations.
Lockers: Any students wanting a locker assignment should complete the green form in Student Services. Find your first and second choice of locker, record the locker number (example C3548). You will know if the locker is available if it has a zip tie or backwards lock on it. The zip tie or lock will be removed the day after the form is turned into Student Services. Students must provide their own lock.