4-19-24 - Weekly Update for Lennox JH and HS
Good afternoon Lennox JH-HS Students, Parents and Guardians:
Prom – Grand March in LHS Gym – 8pm on April 20. Doors open at 7pm. Prom Dance in LHS Cafeteria – approx. 9-11:30pm.
Student Survey – Students will be taking a survey next week (Wednesday – April 24/Thursday – April 25) from our Prevention partners at Carroll Institute. The surveys will include questions about bullying, drug and alcohol use, etc. The results of the survey will be used to assist them in planning our programming needs for next year. You will find a copy of the survey questions in the links below. If you do not wish to have your child take the survey, you may excuse them from this activity by emailing Chad.Allison@k12.sd.us before April 24.
JH Survey Questions: https://5il.co/2ibv6
HS Survey Questions: https://5il.co/2id6v
Academic Awards, National Honor Society and Scholarship Night – Monday, April 29, at 6pm in the JH-HS Cafeteria. Prior to the Awards, NHS members will display their community service projects in the lobby.
State Testing Update: Each year in April, we administer the required statewide assessment for all students in grades 3-8 and grade 11. Students in grade 11 will test in the areas of Science, Math, and ELA on the mornings of April 9, 10 and 11. Students in grades 7 & 8 will test in ELA from April 22-26, Math from April 2-12, and 8th grade will test in Science April 15 and 17. During last year’s state testing Lennox School District students scored among the highest in the state!
Early Dismissal – 12:30 on April 24 for Teacher Common Planning
Prevention Counselor Updates: See pages 2-4
Parking Lot Closure – A few areas of the parking lot will be closed to prepare for our construction project. Beginning April 15, the areas outlined in red will be closed for the duration of construction – See the map on page 5
Scholarships
Senior Students should be working on scholarships throughout the year. Please see the scholarship list I have compiled here: http://tinyurl.com/bdvpzshk
STC Career Exploration day for Sophomores: May 8th
At this Career Exploration Day students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the Healthcare, Horticulture, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Transportation, Construction and Veterinary Technology sectors. Contact Mr. Breske to sign up
DSU GenCyber Camp: June 9-14
DSU GenCyber is a free cybersecurity summer camp on the campus of Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. No previous expreience with computers or security required! https://gencyber.camp/interest/
NSU Tech and Innovation Summer Camp: June 16-20
The Tech and Innovation Summer Camp at Northern State University is an incredible opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to explore the latest technology and innovation. This free summer program offers a range of themes, giving you a chance to discover a field that aligns with your interests. Register here: https://northern.formstack.com/forms/tech_and_entrepreneurship_summer_camp_copy
CYBER ESPIONAGE CAMP: June 24-26nage Camp at DakotaState University provides fun, introductory experiences for high school students in the thrilling world of national security and cyber espionage. This unique camp experience introduces students to the skills and preparation needed for careers in intelligence and cyber security. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JbW1y5U7k02UF027PIlRLkgO3FHrP9REhAQDmPHni59UM09VVENQU09aRlpTTVk5NlpZNU1JNVM5RS4u
Parking lot closures for construction – beginning April 15