Lake Hamilton Middle School

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE... Lake Hamilton Middle school students starting their day with a Moment of Silence and The Pledge of Allegiance #LHWolfNation.

WHAT WENT RIGHT Sometimes, we focus too much on the negative things and fail to recognize the positives. The media and social media outlets do not help much in this regard. Bad news is typically more likely to get published, broadcast, and shared. That said, let's see how many shares we can get from this positive news post! This past Friday ended the first week of school for Lake Hamilton School District students, and things ran amazingly well given the pandemic world we’re experiencing. There is no doubt that almost every student, parent, and school employee had something go wrong throughout the week. Now, what about the other side of the story? What went right? Click the link below to read about all of the positives from the first week of school: http://lhsd.info/What-Went-Right #LHWolfNation

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS All onsite and virtual students must have up to date immunizations. Tdap is required for all students 11 and older. Exceptions for any age are due. Kindergarten physicals and immunizations are also due. The meningitis vaccination is required for all 7th grade and 16 year old students. Parents must provide proof to the school nurse for all immunizations. If students have not received the required vaccinations, please consult a physician or the Garland County Health Unit (501-624-3394) for an appointment. Please communicate with your school nurse if you have an upcoming appointment or if you have any further questions. #LHWolfNation

DUKE TIP AWARD Seventh grade students who score in the 95th percentile or above on state or national testing have the opportunity to join the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP). After joining TIP, students have the opportunity, through Duke TIP, to participate in monthly enrichment activities, academic contests, advocacy tools, above-grade-level testing opportunities (additional fees apply), and advanced online courses and residential programs (additional fees apply). The following Lake Hamilton students took advantage of above-grade-level testing by taking the ACT this past spring, while in seventh grade, and received certificates from Duke TIP: Payton Bump, Coti Dorrell, Bella Dozier, Kaitlin Guthrie, William Murders, Arabella Norton, Easton Smith, and Jacob Wright. In addition, the following four students received trophies for their ACT scores and will be invited to the Duke TIP State Recognition Ceremony to be held in the spring of 2021: Payton Bump (not pictured), Kaitlin Guthrie, William Murders, Easton Smith. Congratulations! #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/58885c67e1e6/wolf-week-news-april-24-29-1755841 #LHWolfNation

WEAR IT LIKE A WOLF All staff, students, and school visitors are wearing face-coverings this school year to keep our Wolves safe!  Face-coverings are required at all times when attending athletic or extra-curricular events on campus.  #MaskUp so that our students can suit up for their seasons this year!  #LHWolfNation

WOLF FAN FRIDAY Tomorrow is the first #WolfFanFriday of the year! Deck out in your Lake Hamilton gear and submit your pictures at this link (https://lhsd.info/Wolf-Fan-Friday) for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! Go Wolves! Beat Lakeside! #LHWolfNation

WEATHERING THE STORM As inclement weather approaches, stay tuned to the LHSD website, social media, and mass notification system for any weather related updates. #LHWolfNation

EVENTS CANCELED Due to the threat of inclement weather, all athletic events and after school practices have been canceled for Thursday, August 27, 2020. #LHWolfNation

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT Do you need technology support for school-issued devices? For any password or login issues, fill out a tech ticket (http://lhsd.info/Tech-Ticket). For all networking or hardware issues, please contact the LHSD technology department by phone (501-760-6800) or email (technologysupportstaff@lhwolves.net) #LHWolfNation

MISSING CHROMEBOOKS Over 250 Chromebooks have not been returned to school that were issued last spring. Students who have not returned a school-issued Chromebook will not receive a new one for the 20-21 school year. Please return any school-issued Chromebooks from last spring by Monday, August 31, 2020. #LHWolfNation

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PICTURES Send us your first day of school pictures!  Whether your student is onsite or virtual, they are a member of #LHWolfNation! Submit using this link: http://lhsd.info/LHSD-Photo-Upload #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: August 24 - 29, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/4d0b3af1e335/wolf-week-news-april-24-29-1755837 #LHWolfNation

LAKE HAMILTON COUNTS Have you completed the census yet? If not - do it online (link below)! Your response helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services. https://my2020census.gov/?fbclid=IwAR0q-Stz2wjWUZzSrCs-vCi_1_4hD0GkjjbEa09HNl34eZKPg4MA77XqAnI #LHWolfNation

COVID-19 INFORMATION Click the links below for information related to COVID-19: Point of Contact Information: http://lhsd.info/POC-Reporting-Information Parent/Student COVID-19 FAQs: http://lhsd.info/Covid-19-FAQs Quarantine Guidelines: http://lhsd.info/Quarantine-Guidelines Please frequent our https://lhsd.info/LHSD-is-Here website for the most up to date information. Subscribe to the Wolf Week News (https://lhsd.info/WolfWeekNewsSubscribe) to receive the weekly district newsletter including calendar of events, announcements, and achievements. #LHWolfNation

BUS TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION All students will be expected to maintain an established transportation routine to and from school each day. Students who travel to or from school by bus will be expected to ride the same bus to and from home. In some circumstances, students may need to be transported to a different location, such as another family member's home, on an approved bus route and stop, after school dismissal. This regular routine would likely be allowed. Any changes to student school bus transportation must be approved by building administration. Students will not be allowed to travel by bus with other students for social purposes such as staying overnight or over a weekend. Face-coverings are required for all bus drivers and passengers at all times. #LHWolfNation

​APPLICATION FOR INTERNET HOT SPOT The Lake Hamilton School District is accepting applications for internet hot spots from households within the district that do not have access to the internet. Those receiving free or reduced meals will have first priority for the hot spots. All hot spots will be monitored and filtered in accordance with the Child Internet Protection Act and the Lake Hamilton School District Internet Acceptable Use Policy. You must have a strong cellular signal at your home in order for the hot spots to work. An email will be sent to the email address submitted on this application for those that are approved to receive the Mifi hotspot provided by the school. If approved, your student (oldest of siblings) can pick up the Mifi at the building to which they are registered when they are available. Applications are available at this link: http://lhsd.info/Hot-Spot-Appl...​ The deadline to submit an application is Tuesday, August 25, 2020.​ #LHWolfNation

MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Welcome to Lake Hamilton Middle School! Open House is going virtual this year! Click the link below to meet your teachers and to explore Lake Hamilton Middle School. https://sites.google.com/lhwolves.net/lhms-open-house/home #LHWolfNation

FOOTBALL BENEFIT GAME TONIGHT The Lake Hamilton Wolves will host the Arkadelphia Badgers tonight at LH Wolf Stadium for an Arkansas Activities Association Football Benefit Game.  Gates open at 5:30 p.m.  Kick off is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.  Admission is $4 per person (students and adults).  No passes of any kind are accepted (including employee passes).  Tickets for the benefit game will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis this evening.   In order to comply with the Arkansas Department of Health requirements for large outdoor venues for school-sponsored team sports, the following will be in effect for all sporting events at Lake Hamilton Wolf Stadium until further notice. 1. Spectators are limited to 831 people on the home side and 300 on the visitor side.   2. Face coverings are required for entry and must be worn inside the stadium at all times.  3. Spectators must maintain a 6-foot distance between others who are not in the same household.   4. Bleacher seating will be restricted such that every other row is unoccupied.   5. Spectators will not be allowed to leave LH Wolf Stadium and return using a previously purchased ticket (no re-entry).  Information regarding regular season fall athletic events at Lake Hamilton will be released soon. #LHWolfNation

WOLF WEEK NEWS: AUGUST 17 - 22, 2020 https://mailchi.mp/03a205ea32fc/wolf-week-news-april-24-29-1755833 Subscribe to receive the news in your inbox each week here: https://lhsd.info/WolfWeekNewsSubscribe #LHWolfNation