Lake Hamilton School District

UPDATED FAQ'S Check out our updated FAQ page for all things related to COVID-19, Quarantine Procedures, Instructional Options, Athletics, Technology, and more! The FAQ page will be updated throughout the year: http://lhsd.info/FAQs #LHWolfNation

VIRTUAL STAR STUDENTS Lake Hamilton Elementary School Virtual Academy teachers, Hudspeth, Knabe, and Knapp, recently delivered surprises to their star virtual students of the week. Star students are chosen based on the following criteria: completion of assignments on time, attendance and participation in all Google meets, and showing respect to their teachers and classmates. Congratulations! #LHWolfNation

SPECIAL HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY On Wednesday, September 30, 10th-grade students (onsite and virtual) will take the paper/pencil Pre-ACT exam on the high school campus. The testing will take most of the morning. Due to the number of students, teachers, classrooms, and time that will be required to complete the exam, the schedule has been adjusted. 10th grade students will be on campus taking the Pre-ACT and will participate in their regular scheduled classes once testing is over. 11th and 12th grade onsite students will pivot to off campus for a student digital day. Teachers will communicate the digital day expectations, schedule, and assignments with the 11th and 12th grade students prior to Wednesday. 11th and 12th grade students who are enrolled in classes at National Park Technology Center (NPTC) should attend their normal classes at NPTC. 11th and 12th grade students who participate in classes at NPTC and ride LHSD transportation to/from NPTC will have transportation provided on their normal schedule to/from the high school. Students who choose to utilize LHSD transportation to/from NPTC will attend the NPTC classes and then remain in the Wolf Den connecting to their LHHS courses for the remainder of the day. This link (https://lhsd.info/Pre-ACT-10th-Virtual-Academy) is a letter to LH Virtual Academy 10th grade students regarding the Pre-ACT exam. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 3, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/4ec4d53c27db/wolf-week-news-april-24-29-1755857 #LHWolfNation

GO GOLD FRIDAY Tomorrow is #GoGold for #WolfFanFriday to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness month! Submit your gold pictures here (https://lhsd.info/Wolf-Fan-Friday) for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! #LHWolfNation

INSTRUCTIONAL OPTIONS DEADLINE The Lake Hamilton School District opened student registration for onsite and virtual instructional options on June 30, 2020. Since the virtual option was new for the 2020 school year, the deadline has been extended multiple times to accommodate Lake Hamilton School District families while figuring out what would be the best option for their child(ren) this semester. During a normal school year, students would have been able to make changes to their schedule up to 10 days after the school year has started. This year, the deadline for schedule changes was extended. That said, September 30th is the 27th day of the school year and the final day a student may switch to/from virtual/onsite instruction. No changes to the instructional options will be granted from October 1 until the end of the semester. There will be times where onsite students and/or teachers will have to quarantine or isolate themselves due to COVID-19. The school buildings will continue to accommodate those students and/or teachers by offering virtual instruction during the quarantine or isolation period. Parents may choose to have their student switch to/from onsite/virtual for the spring semester. A transfer application will be available at the end of the fall semester for parents wanting to change instructional options for the spring. #LHWolfNation

LIVE-STREAM LINK & ONLINE TICKET SALES A limited number of tickets are still available for the home high school football game against Mountain Home on Friday. Tickets must be purchased online here (lhwolves.ticketleap.com/home-side-tickets---lh-vs-mtn-home/) No tickets will be available for sale at the gate. For those unable to attend the game, catch it for free on Lake Hamilton Live at this link: https://youtu.be/YgmnVdUL6Uc #LHWolfNation

VIRTIAL ACADEMY SCHOOL PICTURES Lake Hamilton Virtual Academy students have the opportunity to get a school picture made on Monday, October 5, in the lobby of Lake Hamilton Wolf Arena. Primary and Elementary (Grades K - 3): 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Intermediate and Middle (Grades 4 - 7): 10:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Junior High and High School (Grades 8 - 12): 11:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Face-coverings are required to be worn (except during the actual picture) and physical distancing must be observed. #LHWolfNation

SCIENCE LAB Lake Hamilton Junior High students in Whitney Major's physical science classes recently conducted a kinetic molecular theory lab activity. Students attempted to prove the theory through experimentation to answer the driving question: How does temperature affect the speed of the molecules within a liquid? #LHWolfNation

GO GOLD SHIRTS September is designated as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to bring awareness to childhood cancer, which remains the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14. This month, we pay tribute to the families, friends, professionals, and communities who lend their strength to children fighting pediatric cancer. Gold is the color worn during this month. Join the Lake Hamilton School District and #GoGold on Friday, September 25, 2020, for a special #WolfFanFriday! Special shirts are available at the Big Red Store (3544 Airport Road) for a limited time and in very limited quantities! All proceeds of the shirt sales benefit the Lake Hamilton Scholarship Activity Account. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: SEPTEMBER 21 - 26, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/8c86d6736d63/wolf-week-news-april-24-29-1755853 #LHWolfNation

UPDATED VIRTUAL STUDENT BULK MEAL PICK UP You asked and we listened!  Virtual Academy students who have registered to receive bulk meals from the district have another opportunity to pick them up!  Pick up options are:  Tuesdays (9-11 a.m.), Wednesdays (4-5 p.m.), or Thursdays (9-11 a.m.).  Call 501-767-8315 with any questions! #LHWolfNation

APPLY TODAY There's so much more to free and reduced lunch than just great food! Apply online by October 5! English: https://lhsd.info/Free-Reduced-English Spanish: https://lhsd.info/Free-Reduced-Spanish #LHWolfNation

STUDENT DIGITAL DAY TOMORROW The first Student Digital Day of the 2020-21 school year is Friday, September 18. Onsite students will not attend school onsite this day. Instead, they will complete virtual assignments from home. Attendance will be counted based on the completion of assignments. Teachers will be onsite during Student Digital Days and will communicate specific participation expectations with students. Student Digital Day schedules and specific building-level information can be found here at this link: https://lhsd.info/Digital-Day-September-2020. Lake Hamilton Virtual Academy students will complete a regular virtual school day on September 18. Why are student digital days part of the school calendar this year? In the event we have to move from onsite learning to virtual learning, student digital days will serve as a training tool for students, educators, and parents. Parents and students will be able to get a glimpse of what digital delivery should look like. Another purpose of these days is continued teacher learning. Our educators will continue to learn and practice features of the Learning Management Systems (Seesaw and Canvas), as well as blended and digital management techniques. Applications are still being accepted for internet hot spots for households within the district that do not have access to the internet at home. Applications can be found at this link (http://lhsd.info/Hot-Spot-Application) and will be open as long as supplies last. #LHWolfNation

IT PROFESSIONALS DAY Annually on the third Tuesday in September, National IT (information technology) Professionals Day honors all of those that keep us connected! Huge thanks to the LHSD technology team for the job they do each day! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: September 14 - 19, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/e0df8854218a/wolf-week-news-april-24-29-1755849 #LHWolfNation

TRIO ACHIEVER AWARD Lake Hamilton Junior High computer science teacher, Ashley Kincannon, has been selected as the TRIO Achiever Award recipient by the Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs (AASAP). Annually, the Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs (AASAP) , which is the state organization of the U.S. Department of Education TRIO programs, select a TRIO Achiever. This individual is chosen for being an outstanding former TRIO participant. "Ashley is a true testament to the impact TRIO programs make in students’ lives. Today, Ashley still accredits the TRIO programs Talent Search and Student Support Services for her college success." Becky McAlister, Assistant Director & Curriculum Coordinator / Talent Search, National Park College As the TRIO Achiever award recipient, Ashley will be a guest speaker at the AASAP virtual fall conference in October, and the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs fall conference in November. #LHWolfNation

WE WILL NEVER FORGET It's been 19 years since terrorists attacked the United States - but the tragic events of September 11, 2001, are far from forgotten. Today, we remember the heroes, victims and survivors of 9.11.01. #LHWolfNation

WOLF FAN FRIDAY It's #WolfFanFriday! Deck out in your Lake Hamilton gear and submit your pictures using this link (https://lhsd.info/Wolf-Fan-Friday) by 2:00 p.m. for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! Go Wolves! Beat the Malvern Leopards! #LHWolfNation

WOLVES VS LEOPARDS LIVE STREAM The Lake Hamilton High School football team will host the Malvern Leopards on Friday, September 11, 2020, at LH Wolf Stadium. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate. For those without a ticket, enjoy the game free of charge on the Lake Hamilton Live YouTube Channel at this link: https://youtu.be/l0tcwnxoz0g