Lake Hamilton High School

SHARE YOUR REASON WHY Have you received the COVID-19 vaccine? If so - use our template (https://lhsd.info/COVID-Vaccine-Sign) to share your reason for being vaccinated! We'd love to share your reason with others on our social media sites! Upload a picture of yourself holding the sign at this link: https://lhsd.info/LHSD-Photo-Upload #LHWolfNation

FOOD SCIENCE EXPERIMENT Lake Hamilton High School students in Melody Gilleran's food safety and nutrition classes recently conducted a food science experiment that produced rainbows using food coloring in milk. Students demonstrated the property of surface tension and the effect a surfactant has on it. The students also analyzed the fat content of various milks and predicted the outcome of each milk based on their knowledge of how surfactants react to fats. #LHWolfNation

QUIZ BOWL HEADED TO STATE FINALS The Lake Hamilton High School quiz bowl team recently competed in the virtual 6A state tournament and qualified to face off against Russellville in the 6A championship game in April. The match will air on AETN with the date and time to be determined. Will Livingston, team captain, was the team's high-point player. Both Livingston and Wesley Bonner earned all-tournament honors. Team Picture (L-R): Wesley Bonner, Austin Barnes, Lilly McPherson, Harrison Carrouth, Madison Divine, Cade Martin, Madison Cole, and Will Livingston. The team is coached by Julie Mullings. #LHWolfNation

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Sabrina Shelton at the high school: "I wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving my kids the way you do. I have never seen a teacher with a heart as big as yours for kids. That you, again, for being there. It means more than you know and it definitely doesn't go unnoticed." - Lori Morris (LHHS Parent) #LHWolfNation

CHESS RESULTS The Lake Hamilton Junior High chess team recently finished 3rd in the state regional tournament. 40 students participated in the virtual tournament with team standings determined by the top four players on each team. The Lake Hamilton High School chess team recently placed 9th out of 20 teams and 86 students in the state regional tournament. #LHWolfNation #LHWolfNation

STUDENT ARTIST SELECTED FOR EXHIBITION Alexis Ogilvie, a senior art student at Lake Hamilton High School, has has submitted her work, "The Sky Diver," in the Young Arkansas Artists competition. Alexis was asked to include her work into the two-year loan program for display around the state. Displays include the Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Clinton National Airport. The Young Arkansas Artists competition highlights the remarkable talent, creativity, and perspective of Arkansas students. For 60 years, the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has been giving young student artists the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and skills through the annual Young Arkansas Artist competition. Each year, art teachers and instructors throughout Arkansas submit their students’ work K-12 in a variety of media. Traditionally, there are close to 500 entries each year. A panel of art professionals select works to be included in the exhibition. A grand juror awards a Best of Class and two Honorable Mentions per grade, as well as the Ray Smenner Award for Painting and the Mid-Southern Watercolorists Award for Watercolor. The Young Arkansas Artists Exhibition also rewards each winner’s schools to benefit their art programs and encourage further engagement with the arts. The online exhibition opens May 15. #LHWolfNation

ARKANSAS GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL Three Lake Hamilton High School 11th grade students have been selected to attend Arkansas Governor's School (AGS) this summer. AGS is a six week summer program of intense study held at Arkansas Tech University. Only 400 students are allowed to attend each summer. It is a highly competitive, prestigious program, presented by the Arkansas Gifted and Talented Department of Education. Evan Welch: Cybersecurity Specialty Zander King: Mathematics Cindy Ramos: Alternate in Social Science #LHWolfNation

SUBMIT A STAFF SHOUTOUT Has one of our employees gone above and beyond to make your school year great? Share the love by submitting a staff shout out: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts #LHWolfNation

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION Lake Hamilton's Alpha Pack invites LHHS students and staffulty to help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17th. Join us as we hold costume/dress up contests, St. Patrick's Day Trivia, and games during both lunches. Prizes will be awarded for: *Contest/Dress Up Contest Categories -The WIN (3rd period) class with the most participation (bonus points for Advisor participation). -Student wearing the largest number of green items/clothing. -Staffulty wearing the largest number of green items/clothing. *St. Patrick's Day Trivia *$1 Games during Lunch (Students and Staffulty encouraged to participate) *Tresure Hunt All proceeds will go to making more events like this possible. Get your Green On! #LHHS #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: MARCH 15 - 20, 2021 Check out what's happening in #LHWolfNation this week: https://mailchi.mp/lhwolves/wolf-week-news-1755969

ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING HONORS The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade students for their computing-related achievements and interests and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. Congratulations to the following girls who received Arkansas Affiliate Winner Recognition: Taylor Alred, Kaylee Altamirano, Nancy Altamirano, McKenzie Crumpton, Colleen Miller, and Leianna Netterville.  The following girls received the National Certificate of Distinction: Madison Louton, Annie Mayberry, Yadira Morales, and Susy Rios. Pictured (L-R): Susy Rios, Yadira Morales, Colleen Miller, Madison Louton, LeiAnna Netterville, Annie Mayberry, McKenzie Crumpton. Not Pictured: Taylor Alred, Kaylee Altamirano, Nancy Altamirano. 

STAFF SHOUTOUT Each day, we will share a staff shoutout that's been received by the district. Each staff member that receives a staff shoutout submission receives a "staff shoutout card" with the message. You can submit a staff shoutout by clicking this link: https://lhsd.info/Staff-ShoutOuts Today, the staff shoutout is to Jodie Keeling at the high school: "Mrs. Keeling is the best of the best! She cares about her students so much! She is always willing to talk to them (and their parents) and help in any way possible! I am so so thankful for her!" - Jennifer Moix (LHHS Parent) #LHWolfNation

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MARCH 12 The Lake Hamilton School District will provide no-cost bulk meals for children 18 years and younger during Spring Break via drive-through pick up. In order to prepare the appropriate number of bulk meals, registration is required​ (http://lhsd.info/Spring-Break-Bulk-Meal-Registration) Bulk meal drive through pick up will take place on Friday, March 19, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. behind the high school cafeteria. 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches will be provided for each child that is 18 years or younger in the household. The registration deadline for the Spring Break bulk meals is Friday, March 12. #LHWolfNation

ROUND 2 STATE BASKETBALL TICKETS The girls and boys basketball teams have advanced to the second round of the 5A State Basketball Tournament. Tickets for each game are available at the links below. All games played at Hot Springs High School. Boys vs Parkview (Friday, March 12, 1:00 p.m.): https://gofan.co/app/events/248514# Girls vs winner of Sylvan Hills/West Memphis (Saturday, March 13, 4:00 p.m.): https://gofan.co/app/events/248366# #LHWolfNation

FEATURE TEACHER - MARCH Jon Shultz - Director of Bands ---------------------------- Teachers are nominated by students and/or staff. Lake Hamilton High School is very fortunate in having teachers who are dedicated, inspirational to other adults, and great role models for their students. #LHHS #LHWolfNation

TEAM BUILDING TRIP This past Saturday LHHS soccer team made their yearly team building trip up Sharptop mountain. It's a time for the team to suffer through some pretty rugged terrain to make it to the top where they share, as a team, what things they would like to leave behind while moving forward during the season. #LHHS #LHWolfNation #MakeItCount

STATE BASKETBALL LIVE STREAM Can't make it to the 5A State Basketball Tournament? Catch the games on live-stream provided by Natural State Sports (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcSPzlL3-RDdVlmI5aICJ9A) Girls play today at 4:00 p.m. Boys play Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. #LHWolfNation

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINALIST Congratulations to the Lake Hamilton Indoor Winds (LHIW) for being named a WGI World Championship Semi-Finalist in virtual competition week 2! LHIW submitted a recording of their 2021 program 'Retro Replay' for consideration, and placed 2nd in their round, advancing to the semi-final round. LHIW is a 2018 WGI A Class World Champion, and a 2019 WGI Open Class Silver Medalist. The next chance to see the LH Indoor Winds ensemble will be April 10th, at the Arkansas Marching Arts Association Greenwood competition. #LHWolfNation

WRESTLING WOLVES AT STATE The Lake Hamilton High School Wrestling Wolves competed at the 5A State Wrestling Championship last week at UALR. Congratulations to the boys team for finishing 3rd place overall. Check out individual placements below: Matt Kara: 3rd (106 weight class) Wyatt Wolf: 3rd (113 weight class) Titan Jackson: 3rd (138 weight class) Justin Crutchmer: 1st (160 weight class) Kendrick Martin: 5th (182 weight class) Alex McClard: 4th (220 weight class) Joseph Richards: 5th (285 weight class) Darian Rhodes: 6th (116 weight class) Jaysa Egleston: 6th (132 weight class) Justin Crutchmer was voted the Outstanding Wrestler in the 138-170 weight classes and is now a 2 time individual state champion. #LHWolfNation

NOW HIRING JROTC Senior Army Instructor: Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Noncommissioned officers must be retired from the Army in grades E-6 through E-9. Officers must be retired from the Army in the grades of W-1 through W-5 or O-3 through O-6. Must be pre-screened and certified by US Army Cadet Command prior to applying for this position. Successful teaching experience in Army JROTC is preferred. The Senior Army Instructor (SAI) directs, coordinates, and supervises the U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program in the high school to which assigned in accordance with the law, policies, and directives of the U.S. Army, and the School Principal, ensuring all program objectives are met. Start date is July 1, 2021. For more information contact High School Principal Donald Westerman at donald.westerman@lhwolves.net or call 501.767.9311. Apply online at https://lhsd.info/employment. #LHWolfNation