September 8, 2016 LHS is on Twitter follow us! @LHSWildcatsLex1 Reminder - Requirements to park on campus 1. Complete Alive @ 25. 2. Complete Drug Testing consent forms. 3. Purchase Parking Tag. All three of these requirements must be completed prior to parking on campus. If you are planning on parking on campus later in the school year, please plan ahead to get these requirements completed in advance. Order your yearbook today! Visit the Josten s online store. Friday, September 9 is the last day to receive the early discount of $75. http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=a07624000 After School Math Tutoring every Monday Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Counseling Office. KEY CLUB Looking for a way to get involved and serve your school and community? Key Club is for YOU! 1 st Key Club meeting of the year is Thursday, September 8 in the Little Theater after school at 3:30 p.m. Dues $20 (includes t-shirt). 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. 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!! Friday, September 9 Hawaiian Luau Party Wear your favorite Hawaiian, tropical, or luau gear as we bring summer to a close and celebrate a fun-filled, colorful Wildcat victory. 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. English IV students, see Mrs. Augsburger E203 to get job shadowing ideas and forms. Deadline is Monday, OCTOBER 10. Michelin Scholars Test Dates Michelin Aptitude Test: Wednesday, October 19 @ LTC Junior & Seniors only. Sign up with Mrs. Augsburger Room E203. Next Test: November 30. YOUTH JOB FAIR at Midlands Tech Airport Campus. Make connections for internships, seasonal work, volunteer opps, and career opportunities! See Mrs. Augsburger E203 if you need tips for getting ready. October 13 from 2-5 p.m. 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. If you would like to be covered in the 2016-2017 yearbook, we are excited to announce a new, simple way to submit your pictures to our yearbook! By clicking on the following link: https://images.jostens.com/406053606, 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 that are NOT posed, however please submit whatever you feel is yearbook worthy*** Please submit the following pictures by 9/15 Travel, summer, spring break Promposals Girls and Boys Golf Throughout the year you can also be submitting pictures of 1. Drama events (ex. showcases) 2. Teacher Cadet 3. Homecoming 4. Pep Rally/Cat Crazies/Rivalry 5. Social Media (Your fun instagram pictures)
6. Fan College/NFL pictures 7. Out of School Events/Activities/Talents (show us what you do when you're not in a class room!) 8. Dance Team Competitions 9. Golden Blues (ex. Camps, showcases) 10. Club Pictures 11. Academic Achievements 12. Fine Arts Achievements College Visits A representative from the above mentioned colleges will be visiting with LHS to answer any questions about their college. If you would like to visit with the representative come by the counseling office to receive a pass. The times that the representative will be here are on the pass you pick up in the Counseling office. University of Alabama Tuesday, September 13 Newberry College Wednesday, September 14 LHS Art Club Meeting When: Group 2 will meet Thursday, September 8 Group 1 will meet 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 Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Membership $20 (cash or check payable to LTC HOSA)
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! Friday 9/9/16 (Tomorrow) LTC Room 413 Hellerrr from HOSA! Member and Member Interest Meeting BASS / Fishing Club Students interested in forming the 1 st LHS BASS Fishing Team should see Mr. Russell in the Counseling Office or email 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, 2016. The test will take approximately two hours and 15 minutes. If you have any questions regarding the Pre-ACT, please call Ms. Burgess at 821-3405. 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 821-3409. 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! 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 email sneeley@lexington1.net or stop by the Health Room. 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 957-3243 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. 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 8 B-Team Football @ North Augusta, 5:30 p.m. JV Football @ 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. Varsity Swimming hosts Irmo, 6 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 Classic @ Sandhills, 9 a.m. Varsity Girls Golf in the Central Florida TOC @ Redhawk CC, TBD Varsity Swimming hosts the Dam Swim for Drew Monday, September 12 Varsity Tennis @ White Knoll, 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 13
JV and Varsity Volleyball @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis @ River Bluff, 5 p.m. JV Girls Golf hosts Midland Valley, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 14 Varsity Girls Tennis hosts Aiken, 5 p.m. Cross Country in the Pre-Region Meet @ Sandhills, 5 p.m. Varsity Girls Golf in the Thoroughbred Invitational @ Woodside Plantation, 12:30 p.m. Swimming @ Blythewood, 6 p.m. Thursday, September 15 B- Team & JV Football hosts Spring Valley, 6 and 7:30 p.m. JV & Varsity Volleyball hosts Dutch Fork, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Varsity Girls Tennis hosts Dutch Fork, 5 p.m. Friday, September 16 Varsity Football @ Spring Valley, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17 JV Volleyball hosts the JV Wildcat Invitational, all day