APRIL 8, 2016

The Spring LHS Young Democrat/Teenage Republican Debate will be Friday, April 15 from 7:30 – 8:20 a.m. in the Little Theater.

All are welcome to attend! LOCC Club Summer Leadership Development Program

July 18 – 28 at White Knoll High School In an effort to get youth more involved in addressing many of the challenges they face, the Lexington One Community Coalition (LOCC) Club Summer Leadership Development Program provides the participants with the following: Leadership Development, Community Networking, and Mass Communications skills to develop and implement special campaigns during the 2016-17 school year. The goal is to create a positive influence on youth in the Lexington One School District. The Summer Leadership Development Program meets over the summer from July 18 – 28, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at White Knoll High School. Participants will need to provide their own transportation. Any student interested in joining this program, please see Stacie Neeley, RN in the health room or email sneeley@lexington1.net

Important Prom Information Prom is Saturday, April 23 from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Any Junior or Senior that plans to attend the prom and is bringing a guest that is not an LHS student should pick up a guest pass application in the Main Office.

Applications must be completed and returned before you can purchase your tickets.

Tickets will be sold in the Main Office beginning Monday, April 11. Tickets are $35 for a single and $70 for a couple. Cash or check only.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED

Anne Pitts Child Development Center Scholarship HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 15

If you attended the center for at least two years you are eligible for this scholarship. Applications can be found in the scholarship drawer in the Counseling office.

ACT WORKSHOP

Monday, April 18 from 8:25 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. Location will be announced

The cost is $25 – Checks made out to LHS

Sign up and turn in money to the Counseling Office

Sale-Cromer Scholarship Fund $3000 Deadline: Wednesday, April 27

3.5 GPA/1000 SAT; Leadership and financial need. Someone who would have a hard time attending college if not for assistant with scholarship money. Applications available in the scholarship drawer in the Counseling office. There will be interviews for this scholarship. Turn application in to the counseling office when completed. A transcript will then be attached.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter

High School Scholarship Deadline: Friday, April 15 – Scholarship up to $1,908

Applicant must be entering a four-year college/university. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Completed application with photograph and an official sealed transcript, SAT and ACT scores; two letters of recommendation; essay; financial need will be considered. Full application and instructions are in the scholarship drawer.

My Voice, My Vote 2016 South Carolina Bar YLD Instagram Scholarship

Deadline: Monday, April 18 – Scholarship Award – $2,000 This is a video entry and you must have an Instagram account to enter the Competition. Video entry should address one of the following topics: What is the most important issue for the 2016 presidential candidates to address? Why? Should there be a limit on how much money presidential candidates can spend on their campaigns? How much and why? Do political ads influence your opinions? How? Is voting a right or a privilege? Explain. Full instructions can be found in the scholarship drawer in the Counseling office. A representative from the Neff Company will be in the LHS Cafeteria during all lunches and in

the LHS Main Office from 3:30-4:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 to take orders for letter jackets.

Letter Jacket Price is $120 (includes varsity letter L and name on chest). If you order your

jacket on campus you will be saving $30 (you are saving on shipping and handling, and

processing because of a bulk order). However, you can order your jacket online at

WWW.NEFFJACKETSHOP.COM (additional costs will apply). Order forms are available in the

Main Office. As part of a Senior Experience Project, a collection drive for items that will be sent to deployed members of the military will be held today through Friday, April 15. Thank you for donating. The following items will be accepted in the Main Office and in Ms. Hayes (F111) and Mrs. Cromer’s (D111) room. Gum Baby Wipes White Socks Back Packs Books Magazines Brushes/combs Back Scratchers Pencils Decks of Cards Coffee Supplies Disposable Cameras Puzzle Lip Balm Board Games Writing Paper and Envelopes Watches Toiletries Collections boxes will be placed in a number of classrooms and in the cafeteria on the stage all donations will be very much appreciated thank you for your attention in this matter and your cooperation best regards.

Attention Class of 2017!!

You could win a brand new Scion iM if you maintain:

Good Grades (3.0 or higher)

Good Attendance (no more than 3 unexcused absences)

Zero Trouble (no discipline referrals)

School Involvement

What is Raise the Bar, Win A Car?

Public high school juniors, graduating in 2017, within the Jim Hudson

Toyota Scion Primary Market Area (PMA) are eligible to enter to win a new

2016 Scion iM.

To Enter:

Come to the LHS Counseling Department to complete a registration ticket. Two LHS finalist will be

drawn from all eligible entries by June 8. These two finalists will be eligible for the final drawing in June.

For more information, visit: www.raisethebarwinacar.com. Important Yearbook Information

Yearbook distribution day is Monday May 16. We DO NOT give books out early nor can friends pick up your books for you. In order to get your yearbook, you will need to come to the designated table during your ILT with your ID badge. Parents: Should you need to pick up a book for your child, you may come to the Main Office with your photo ID on Monday, May 16 and we will have a staffer bring the book to you. Should you come after May 16, book pickup will only be available Monday-Friday from 2:10-3:00 p.m. You may come to the Main Office, or your student can come by room C106 during this time. We WILL NOT be giving out books before May 16. Faculty: If you ordered a yearbook for your child, the book will be at the faculty table under your name. Your child may come pick it up from there with their ID badge. Almost sold out! With only 30 yearbooks left we are almost sold out! This means there may not be any books left to sell on distribution day so do not wait! To guarantee you have a yearbook order on jostens.com as soon as possible. Check if you have ordered a book: An updated list has been posted outside of room C106. If your name IS on the list you HAVE ordered a book. For further information contact 821-3425.

Attention Athletes – get your sports physical for the 2016-2017 school year!

Saturday, April 16 at the Old Gym

$10 … Rising 8th graders and up can participate

Girls: 8 a.m. AND Boys: 8:45 a.m.

Parent Signature required on the physical form.

Pick up your form at the athletic office, nurse’s office,

training room or print from the sports medicine link at www.lexingtonwildcats.com

If you are interested in participating in a summer program this year but don't know where to look, make sure you refer to the LHS Counseling website under the "Summer Programs" tab for a full list of opportunities. https://sites.google.com/site/lexcounseling/

GRADUATION SUPPLIES Seniors ~ If you have not yet picked up your graduation supplies, Josten's will be on campus for their FINAL delivery date on Tuesday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. All fees must be paid in full prior to picking up your supplies. To make a payment or check a balance visit www.rhodesgraduation.com and enter your invoice #. If paying the day of pickup, they will accept cash or money order only. ACT Testing for all 3rd year high students will take place on Tuesday, April 19. Please make sure to arrive on time. Specific testing details will be sent via email.

The next Driver's Permit Test will be offered after school on Tuesday, April 19 at 3:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre. Sign up in the Main Office and get a Permission Form!

Attention Seniors If you have had perfect attendance since Kindergarten please see Mrs. Stevenson in the Attendance Office by Friday, April 22.

Palmetto Health Richland – Junior Volunteer Program * ages 14-17 (students 18 or older can participate in the regular volunteer program) * Tuesday, June 7 – Friday, July 29 * students who are highly motivated to get involved in the health care field * application deadline is April 15 * interviews the week of April 25 * mandatory orientation for the applicants on May 5 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. * see Mrs. Williams in E203 for questions and applications are in the black box outside of E203.

Any rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders interested in SC Business Week which will be held July 24-29, 2016 at

Presbyterian College, are asked to stop by the Counseling Office and pick up an application which is

located in the back of the scholarship drawer.

Here's a little info about the program, which is also located under "Summer Programs" on the LHS

Counseling website:

S.C. BUSINESS WEEK SEEKS HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS

Got what it takes to swim in a shark tank?

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is seeking bright, talented high school students interested in attending the prestigious

South Carolina Business Week, July 24-29, 2016. Each year, Business Week offers young adults the unique opportunity to interact with business

leaders along with their peers to learn more about the ins and outs of a successful career. Highlights include keynote speakers, business simulations,

field trips to places like BMW, talent night, a “Shark Tank,” all while gaining a sneak peek at what college life is like with dorms, cafeterias, and

teachers.

Carolina Wildlife Center Summer Opportunity

Junior Volunteer Program For 15-17 year olds

This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are interested in animal related fields such as wildlife biology, veterinary medicine, zoology, or any of the animal sciences. Come by the Counseling office in the scholarship

drawer to receive information and an application to be completed by the May 1 deadline.

Attention Wildcats! Do you want to represent LHS through dance for the 2016-17 school year?

Being on a performance/competitive dance team can transform your high school experience. LHS is looking for gifted, committed, and enthusiastic individuals with dance experience. If this is you or you would like to find out more about the Wildcat Dance Team, please stop by room C-108 for an information packet or email Coach Graham at sgraham@lexington1.net and an information packet will be sent to you. The packets with policies, guidelines, and tryout information are available until Friday, April 8. Wildcat Dance Team Auditions will be held on April 11-13 at LHS in room C-108 from 3:45 – 5:45 p.m.

Student Athletic Trainers

If you enjoy sports, working behind the scenes, enjoy helping others … this could be a good fit for you!

Students interested in becoming a Student Athletic Trainer at LHS for next school year need to sign up in the

Athletic Training Room for an interview with Coach Leaphart before Spring Break. The job involves assisting

the injured athletes at practices, games, and in the training room. This is a good opportunity for students

interested in a future medical career. Also, any male student interested in becoming a football manager needs

to cee Coach Leaphart. Questions? dleaphart@lexington1.net

Attention Juniors! If you have any interest in the following schools, please be watching for opportunities in the coming weeks to be nominated for Junior Scholars for these colleges. Junior Scholar programs are offered by these colleges/universities as a recruitment tool to encourage students to attend these institutions after high school. The benefits include: invitations to attend Scholar Days on these campuses, scholarship opportunities, and application fee waivers which will help save you money when applying during your senior year! Please note that the college/university sets the criteria to be named a scholar. You will need to complete a nomination form for these schools, which will be posted on the school’s website. These colleges offer Junior Scholar programs in SC: Coker College Erskine College Presbyterian College College of Charleston Furman University USC-Aiken Columbia College Gardner-Webb Univ. (NC) USC-Upstate Converse College Lander University Wofford College

Attention Students! Looking for some great enrichment and leadership programs for this summer?

Check out the list of opportunities you can get involved with this summer under the “Summer

Programs” tab on the LHS Counseling website. Many of these have deadlines, so don’t wait to check these out! Here’s the Counseling website: https://sites.google.com/site/lexcounseling

CAREER CORNER INFORMATION LMC Job Shadow Days: April 13 and 14, May 11 and 12.

Applications are available in the black box outside of E203 and due no later than 2 weeks before the

shadow date however, slots are filled are a first submitted - first placed basis. Contact Mrs. Williams in

E203 or swilliams@lexington1.net with questions.

Looking for a job? Visit this site for a list of openings: https://drive.google.com/a/lexington1.net/file/d/0B4bVPxbdbgD-M3BkX0NxUVp3Nk0/view?usp=sharing

The Nathan M. Wolfe Law Enforcement Cadet Academy will be held at the South Carolina Criminal

Justice Academy, 5400 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC, June 18 – June 24, 2016. The cost per cadet will

be $175 and each cadet will pay a $25 registration fee to be sent with the application. Cadets must be

rising high school students of good character, age 15 to 18 who have not reached the age of 19 by June 1,

2015 who will return to their communities with a better understanding of our state's law enforcement

system. The program is educational as well as entertaining.

Applications available from Mrs. Williams in E203 or from this google link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4bVPxbdbgD-Sy0tdWhjYlFnTXZNellzRzd1WXlwTXJWOEt3/view?usp=sharing

Applications are now being accepted from rising seniors desiring to intern for the Fall 2016 school

term. Applications are available from Mrs. Williams in E203, or in the black box outside of her office.

Two applications are available: Lexington Medical Center and Lexington 1 (all internships other than at

LMC use the Lex1 Application). Please read the following document when considering an

internship: https://drive.google.com/a/lexington1.net/file/d/0B4bVPxbdbgD-bGpmYXNrRlUzVlE/view?usp=sharing

Athletic Events Friday, April 8 JV Baseball @ Blythewood, 6 p.m. B-Team Baseball hosts Blythewood, 6 p.m. Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer @ Cardinal Newman, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 JV and Varsity Lacrosse @ Clover, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. JV Baseball hosts AC Flora, 12 p.m. B-Team Baseball @ AC Flora, 12 p.m. Track in the Father Kelly Classic @ Bishop England HS, 9 a.m.

Monday, April 11 JV Baseball @ South Aiken, 6 p.m. B-Team Baseball hosts South Aiken, 6 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis hosts Dorman, 5 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf in the Hurricane Invitational @ Southern Oaks, TBD

Tuesday, April 12 Varsity Lacrosse hosts Hilton Head, 7 p.m. Varsity Baseball hosts South Aiken, 7 p.m. JV and Varsity Softball @ South Aiken, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. JV and Varsity Girls Soccer @ North Augusta, 5:30 and 7 p.m. JV and Varsity Boys Soccer hosts North Augusta, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis @ River Bluff, 5 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf in the Hurricane Invitational @ Southern Oaks continues JV Goys Golf hosts River Bluff, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 13 Varsity and JV Softball hosts Lugoff-Elgin, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Track hosts the Lexington Home Meet #2, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 14 JV & Varsity Lacrosse @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7 p.m. JV Baseball hosts South Aiken, 6 p.m. B-Team Baseball @ South Aiken, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball @ Spring Valley, 6 p.m. JV Girls & Boys Soccer hosts River Bluff, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis @ Irmo, 5 p.m. Middle School Track Friday, April 15 Varsity Baseball @ South Aiken, 7 p.m. JV and Varsity Softball hosts South Aiken, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Varsity Girls and Boys Soccer @ River Bluff, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Track in the Butcher Shoppe Friday Night @ Hillcrest High School, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16

JV Softball in the Lugoff-Elgin/Spring Valley Tournament Sunday, April 17 JV Boys Golf in the Battle of the Dam @ Timberlake/Golden Hill