September 1, Make-up Yearbook Pictures TODAY (9-1)

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1 September 1, 2016 No School Monday, September 5 Labor Day Holiday Homecoming contestants and sponsors are reminded to sign up for a picture time in the Main Office and remember about the group picture that will be taken on Tuesday September 6 at 8:30 a.m. on the front steps of the gym. Make-up Yearbook Pictures TODAY (9-1) Underclassmen during ILT/lunches and Seniors afterschool on the Cafeteria Stage Football Ticket Sales Students Football tickets will be on sale on home game Friday's beginning at 10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the cafeteria in front of the stage. Tickets will $5 at lunch and $6 at the gate. Parents/Fans Tickets will be on sale on home game Friday's from 8 a.m. 3 p.m. in the main office for $5 and $6 at the gate. Home Football Games This year, each home football game will have a theme set aside to build spirit amongst our Wildcat Fans. We hope that you will get excited and join the fun because YOU make a difference in the atmosphere of the game! We want our students out in full force every game to cheer our Wildcats on to a victory. So paint up, be visible, and be loud and proud Friday Night!! September 2 'Merica Night: Wear your red, white, and blue in support of our great country USA & Wildcat Country. School Pictures are Back!!! Attention Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors! If you had your picture taken and ordered a package from Strawbridge during registration, please come to the Main Office before school, during your ILT, or after school to pick them up.

2 Juniors and Seniors Do you have a demonstrated interest in public service? How about an understanding of America's political processes? If so, you may want to compete for one of two $10,000 scholarships and attend the 2017 United States Senate Youth Program in Washington, DC. Drop by the Counseling Department to pick up a pre-application. Pre-applications are due on Wednesday, September 14. Want to take the SAT? Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 1 Test Date: Saturday, October 1 Test Location: LHS Register for Test: If you would like to be covered in the yearbook, we are excited to announce a new, simple way to submit your pictures to our yearbook! By clicking on the following link: you can be sure the yearbook staff will receive your pictures for the chance to be featured in what you are involved in! Below is a list of pictures you can begin submitting to be put in the book. ***We specifically want CANDID pictures, NOT posed, however please submit whatever you feel is yearbook worthy.*** Please submit the following pictures by Thursday, September 15. Travel, summer, spring break Promposals Girls and Boys Golf Throughout the year you can also be submitting pictures of 1. Drama events (ex. showcases) 7. Out-of-School Events/Activities/Talents (show us what you do when you're not in a classroom!) 2. Teacher Cadet 8. Dance Team Competitions 3. Homecoming 9. Golden Blues (ex. Camps, showcases) 4. Pep Rally/Cat Crazies/Rivalry 10. Club Pictures 5. Social Media (fun instagram pics) 11. Academic Achievements 6. Fan College/NFL pictures 12. Fine Arts Achievements

3 BASS / Fishing Club Students interested in forming the 1 st LHS BASS Fishing Team should see Mr. Russell in the Counseling Office or grussell@lexington1.net. Requirements: Teams of 2 with 1 adult over 21 willing to supervise and act as Captain. *Having own boat is highly encouraged.* Pre-ACT and PSAT/NMSQT Test Information The state of South Carolina is offering the Pre-ACT test to all 10th grade students for FREE. The Pre-ACT will be administered at school on Wednesday, September 21, The test will take approximately two hours and 15 minutes. If you have any questions regarding the Pre-ACT, please call Ms. Burgess at In addition to the state providing a free opportunity for your student to take the Pre-ACT, our school will also offer the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) test to all 10th grade students for $15. Please see Mr. McCormack in the Main Office to sign up for the PSAT. Any 11 th grader that wants to try and qualify for the National Merit Scholarship should sign up. Important: If you student has an IEP or 504 and requires accommodations for PSAT testing, your student must sign up by Friday, August 26 so that school personnel have enough time to assist you in applying for these accommodations through the College Board. If you have any questions regarding the PSAT, please call Mr. McCormack at WORKSHOP LHS will hold an ACT Workshop on Tuesday, September 6 from 8:20 a.m. 3:25 p.m. The cost of the workshop is $25 with the check made out to LHS. The workshop is open to any student and the absence from class will be excused. The location of the workshop is TBD come by Counseling register. Seniors College Application Day 2016 Seniors College Application Day (CAD) 2016 is coming Tuesday, September 20! It will be held in the computer lab in the Learning Commons and you will have an hour to work on college applications. There are two big bonuses to doing this there will be college representatives here to help you and many of our in-state colleges waive the application fee for CAD. That means you can apply for FREE! Come to the Counseling Office to pick up an instruction booklet and sign up for a time 9 a.m., 10 a.m., or 11 a.m. Seats are limited so come sign up now!

4 Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Membership $20 (cash or check payable to LTC HOSA) You may pay Friday, September 2, from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. in the Multi-purpose room at LTC or see any Health Science Teacher HOSA is a student-led organization of future health care professionals providing opportunities for health career students to develop, practice and refine their leadership and teamwork skills. HOSA chapters promote career opportunities in the health and medical professions HOSA promotes community involvement HOSA students from LTC earn scholarships every year HOSA is for all students (not just Health Science students) who want to make a difference in their communities and in the lives of others HOSA students travel in SC, the USA, and internationally HOSA students have fun! LHS Art Club Meeting When: TODAY, Thursday, September 1 and Thursday, September 15 Where: Room C101 Time: 3:30 5 p.m. How much: Membership dues $5 per semester Activities: drawing, painting, crafts, and field trips on Saturdays Sponsors: Dr. K, Mr. Cummins, and Dr. Pirkle Looking for a job? SC Specialty Cut Flowers Steady work and lots of hours for your Junior and Senior years! Juniors needed for two year commitment. Four days a week + Sundays flexible. Call Darrin or Chris at for more information. Deepwood Estates Retirement Community variety of shifts available on Saturdays and Sundays. Apply in person. Must be able to memorize 4 orders with a smile! 203 Old Chapin Rd., Lexington. Kmart Lexington needs part-time cashiers. Must be 16 years old. Apply online at jobs.kmart.com Store #7616, Lexington. Panera Bread, Lexington Hiring part-time, no experience needed. $7.75/hour. Need punctual and hardworking students. Be a part of LTC DECA!! Pick up information from Mrs. Dunovant (LTC room 317) and turn in by Wednesday, September 7. Membership fees for LTC DECA, SC DECA, and DECA, International are only $35! Returning DECA members interested in being a part of the LTC DECA Officer Team should also pick up the officer application packet. See LTC Marketing Ed teachers (O'Brien, Zirkle, and Dunovant) if you have any questions. The first meeting of Math Club will be Wednesday, September 7 in F212 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

5 Order your yearbook today! Visit the Josten s online store. Friday, September 9 is the last day to receive the early discount of $75. LOCC CLUB LOCC is a part of the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC) District Task Force. Our club will talk, learn, and support the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse in the school and community. We will meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7:45 AM in A111. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 21 in A111. If you have any questions, please sneeley@lexington1.net or stop by the Health Room. Reminder the weather is still hot and the dress code is in effect! Shorts and skirts can t be any higher than 4 inches above the knee. No spaghetti straps or muscle tank tops. Wildcat Athletics Thursday, September 1 B-Team River Bluff, 5:30 p.m. JV Brookland-Cayce, 6 p.m. JV Girls Golf hosts Ridge View/Spring Valley, 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 2 Varsity Football hosts Brookland-Cayce, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 6 JV and Varsity Spring Valley, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Varsity Girls Spring Valley, 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 7 Varsity Girls Tennis hosts South Aiken, 5 p.m. Thursday, September 8 B-Team North Augusta, 5:30 p.m. JV North Augusta, 7 p.m. JV and Varsity Volleyball hosts Irmo, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis hosts Irmo, 5 p.m. Friday, September 9 Varsity Football hosts North Augusta (Hall Of Fame), 7:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball in the Dorman Tournament of Champions, All Day Saturday, September 10 Cross Country in the Coaches Sandhills, 9 a.m. Varsity Girls Golf in the Central Florida Redhawk CC, TBD Varsity Swimming hosts the Dam Swim for Drew