Lake Hamilton School District

ATHLETIC SIGNING LIVE-STREAM Three Lake Hamilton High School students will sign letters of intent to further their athletic careers on the collegiate level today at 10:00 a.m. in Wolf Arena. For those unable to attend, check out the signing day ceremony on Lake Hamilton Live: https://youtu.be/MqN_8us85to Students signing today are Dereck Strong, Javis Williams, and Emily Zaner #LHWolfNation

FINALISTS | EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Congratulations to the finalists for the 2020-21 Employee of the Year Program: Jody Albright, Katie Ferrell, Katrina Gordon, and Rachel Huggs.   Each finalist received a surprise visit from Mr. Higginbotham this afternoon and was presented with a framed certificate and a monetary gift.   The District winner will be announced during the end of year staff meeting on Wednesday, June 2,  in Wolf Arena at 3:30 p.m.  #LHWolfNation

LHJH | SCHOOL ISSUED ITEMS RETURNED Lake Hamilton Junior High students will return all school-issued items on the following days: 8th Grade: May 26 9th Grade: May 27 8/9th Virtual Students: June 2 The following items must be returned clean and in working order. Please remove any stickers or marks that were attached to the items. 1. Chromebook (all students) 2. Chromebook Charger (all students) 3. MiFi, MiFi Charger, and Original Box (if the student has one checked out) 4. Library Book (if the student has one checked out) Please contact nikki.aitken@lhwolves.net with any questions or concerns. #LHWolfNation

LHMS | FAMILY TRADITION CONTINUES Bethany Alexander, middle school language arts teacher, is carrying on a tradition started by her mom, Beverly Hale, for students in her class. Students wrote a letter to their senior self. In the letter this year, students wrote about themselves as a 7th grader, described life during a global pandemic, and ended the letter with a prediction about what they feel they'll be like as a senior at Lake Hamilton. Included with the letter is a class selfie and and individual selfie. Just like Mrs. Hale, Ms. Alexander will deliver the letters to these students in 2026 when they are seniors. #LHWolfNation

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FEEDBACK All LHSD stakeholders (parents, teachers, staff, patrons, etc.) are asked to provide input into the planning and use of funds allocated by the American Rescue Plan. Click the link to provide feedback: http://lhsd.info/American-Rescue-Plan-LHSD-Feedback #LHWolfNation

CLASS RING CEREMONY 11th-grade students will participate in the Believe in You Class Ring Ceremony on Monday, May 24 in Wolf Arena.  The ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.  Read more: http://lhsd.info/LHHS-Class-Ring-Ceremony #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS | MAY 24 - 29, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1756010

A.C.E. AWARD WINNERS FOR APRIL Lake Hamilton Middle School has announced the students and staff selected for the April A.C.E. award. The students and staff were nominated by the LHMS faculty for exemplifying a great attitude, character, and enthusiasm for learning. 6th Grade: Myers Mannatt, Kaitlyn Jackson 7th Grade: Brooklyn Ward, Bryce Chapmond Staff: Jana Dutton, Christie Landrum #LHWolfNation

ARKANSAS SEAL OF BILITERACY Three juniors and ten seniors were recognized recently at the Lake Hamilton School Board Meeting for receiving the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy in 2019 and 2020. The seal is given to students who demonstrate the ability to understand, speak, read, and write in two languages. It is recognized in 42 states and Washington, D.C. All students were presented with a certificate. Additionally, the seniors were presented with a medallion to be worn during graduation to recognize their achievement. Juniors: Hilmer Diaz, Denisa Gui, Larry Morales Seniors: Julissa Altamirano, Luis Felix, NAdine Rosales, Melanie Trejo, Delin Argueta, Bridani Diaz, Jasmine Maldonado, Alva Ramos, Diego Lobaton, and Michael Jimenez #LHWolfNation

LHHS | SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION 10th and 11th-grade students needing to make up ​an English, Algebra I, or Biology credit from the Spring 2021 semester.  The deadline to register is Friday, May 28.   Click the link (http://lhsd.info/LHHS-Summer-School-2021)​ to register.  Summer school will begin on June 14 and end on July 8 from 7:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) each day.  Email brandon.starr@lhwolves.net with questions or for more information.  #LHWolfNation

GRADUATION HONORS Congratulations to the following students for receiving graduation honors: Highest Honors (All A's in 9 - 12th grade and a minimum of 5 Advanced Placement courses): Sarah Grace Bullen Maddie Grace Gilleran Paige Leann Jennings Autumn Rose Johnson Rivers McKenzie Nicholas Alexis Lee Ogilvie Matthew Thomas Richardson Kenley Ellen Spruill High Honors (3.75 GPA and a minimum of 3 Advanced Placement courses): Cora Alexis Ashley Juliana Nicole Berry Emily Grace Brasfield Damaiya Jameciya Byrd Jeffrey Todd Cable Olivia Ann Caraway Phoebe Danielle Carnie Lyndall Suzanne Chapman Kaili Aaliyah Clark Dylan Michael Denham Bridani Dalay Diaz Altamirano John Patrick Dykes Iary Ellissia Edgin Rhiannon Lysette Edwards Alison Eileen Fahad Joshua Scott Featherston Ryan Hunter Fields Austin Thomas Hale Emmalee Mekiah Hibbs Stevie Leigh Hopson Taylor Leann Humphreys Autumn Aurora James Jonathan Grady King Arianna Joyce-Marie Libranda Jasmine Yulissa Maldonado Colleen Noelle Miller Kailey Madison Mitchell Peyton Ray Morrison Aaron Ezekiel Mullins Jaedynn Paige Nooner Sarah Michelle Osburn Hannah Grace Papa Matthew Ryan Peret Chance Mathis Prater Shelby May Rowland Brianne Nicole Sanford Sandy Heavenly Santillan Kendal Olivia Shamel Elijah James Shields Raylee Ann Speers Allison Lauren Thompson Aspen Dayne Thornton Zoe Elizabeth Wozniak Honors (3.5 GPA and a minimum of 2 Advanced Placement courses): Connor Scott Bell Jovana Cetnik Michael Jimenez Savannah Michelle Jones Taylor Alexis Long Jennifer Wynne Pruitt Alva Lisbeth Ramos Bailey Scott Ryals Trenton Lane Singleton Natalie Marie Thornton Melanie Arely Trejo Kaley Leeann Williams Payton Christopher Winfrey #LHWolfNation

LYNETTE SNYDER SCHOLARSHIP The Lake Hamilton High School scholarship committee recently selected Kendal Shamel to receive the Lanette Snyder Scholarship. This $500 scholarship is coordinated through the Arkansas Community Foundation. Criteria for selection includes financial need, community leadership, and potential to succeed in college.

BLAKE GILBERT HIGHER GROUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Shawna Gilbert, LHSD employee and mother of Blake Gilbert, recently presented the Blake Gilbert Higher Ground Memorial Scholarship to Luke Allen Dodd and Bridani Dalay Diaz Altamirano. Blake was a member of the Lake Hamilton High School Class of 2021. This scholarship was awarded in his memory. #LHWolfNation

LHJH | PHOTOSYNTHESIS LAB Lake Hamilton Junior High students in Whitney Major's classes recently completed the photosynthesis unit and lab in preparation for biology next year. During the lab, students had to deoxygenize spinach leaves, add them to two solutions, place them under light, and determine which solution allowed the process of photosynthesis to take place through the release of oxygen. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING 𝟲 - 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿: Provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, special education committees and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources. Candidates must hold a current license from the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board. Experience is preferred but not required. Positions are grant funded and will be renewed annually based on availability of funds. For more information contact Haley Villines at haley.villines@lhwolves.net or call 501.767.8444 Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Check out today's #SeniorSpotlight! Are you a senior at Lake Hamilton? If so, submit your information at this link to be featured: https://lhsd.info/Senior-Spotlight-2021 #LHWolfNation

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Check out today's #SeniorSpotlight! Are you a senior at Lake Hamilton? If so, submit your information at this link to be featured: https://lhsd.info/Senior-Spotlight-2021 #LHWolfNation

ONLINE TEACHING & LEARNING ENDORSEMENT The Lake Hamilton Junior High media specialist, Nikki Aitken, was one of five students in the first cohort of the University of Central Arkansas Instructional Technology (ITEC) program slated to graduate in May. The 15-hour Online Teaching and Learning graduate certificate program is designed to provide K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills needed to become technology leaders and practitioners who are fully prepared to teach in an online environment. UCA offers the state’s only program leading to the Online Teaching and Learning educator license endorsement. “The pivot to online learning during the COVID-19 global pandemic in K-12 schools and college campuses has highlighted the need for effective planning and implementation to deliver online courses which are engaging and relevant to students. This is where our ITEC program may be instrumental in training teachers to become adept at offering quality online learning in the K-12 setting,” said Erin Shaw, UCA ITEC program coordinator. The program consists of the following courses: Universal Design for Learning; Online Education Course Design, Delivery, Implementation; Online Teaching and Instructional Strategies; Supporting Student Success in Online Teaching; and Design and Production of Media Resources for Online Courses. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿: Appropriate Arkansas Educators License required. Experience preferred. For more information contact Stacy Howell at stacy.howell@lhwolves.net Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝘆𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁: Appropriate Arkansas Educators License required. Experience preferred. For more information contact Kristi Anderson at kristi.anderson@lhwolves.net Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation