2-16-23 – WEEKLY UPDATE from the JH-HS
Good afternoon Lennox JH-HS Students, Parents and Guardians:
Daily Attendance
Please be sure to call the JH-HS office if your student will be late, needs to leave early or will be gone for the entire day due to illness, appointments, etc. Darci Granum – Attendance Secretary – 647-2203 (ext. 5001)
HS Class Registration for 23-24 – Informational Parent Meeting at 7pm (approx. 30 minutes) in the Cafeteria on February 16, during PT Conferences. This meeting is designed for all HS parents but especially for parents of 8th graders entering High School next year.
JH Homework Link – The JH staff have put together a Homework page for students and parents to get a quick overview of what is happening each week in all of their classes: JH HOMEWORK
Drug Free School Survey – Students in Grades 7-12 will be asked to complete a Drug-Free/Bully Free school survey from our partners at Carroll Institute on the morning of February 22. You may view the survey questions using the links here. If you would prefer that your child not participate in the survey, please call the office or email chad.allison@k12.sd.us to let us know.
HS Survey: https://5il.co/1p6yx JH Survey: https://5il.co/1p6yy
STC Engineering Camp - FREE Engineering Camp at STC this summer (June 5-8, 2023). I think this is a great opportunity for your students that are grades 9-12. The camp includes snacks, lunch, and transportation to industry sites. Space is limited. https://www.southeasttech.edu/news/2023/stc-to-host-free-engineering-camp.php
Governor’s Camp
2023 STEAM Summer Camp for Students entering 6th-9th grade. See Flyer on page 3. https://www.usd.edu/educationcamp
Governors Cyber Academy – The Governors Cyber Academy at Dakota State University (DSU) expands awareness of and access to cyber education and career pathways to students throughout the state of South Dakota and beyond. If you will be a Junior or a Senior next year, talk to Mr. Breske to learn more about this opportunity. Governors Cyber Academy - Dakota State University (dsu.edu)
FFA Week News and Events – see flyers on page 4. Drive your Tractor to School – postponed until late Spring
2023 Summer Career Camps coming. Applications and information about the 2023 Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Summer Camps will be released this week. Hosted on South Dakota college campuses, these FREE five-day camps expose incoming 7th and 8th grade students to various career paths through fun, engaging, and hands-on learning.
Free, online tutoring available for K-12 students. South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers FREE online tutoring to K-12 students across the state. One-on-one tutoring sessions can help students with their homework, tackle specific trouble areas, and address broader educational concepts. Please note: In order to access the service, parents or guardians must register their students, not the school.
SDSU Learning Expo – March 3rd - South Dakota State University is teaming up with Educators Rising of South Dakota to raise up the next generation of educators. High school students interested in a possible career in teaching will have the opportunity to learn what it means to be an educator at this all-day event. Breakout Sessions include: Ag Education, FACS Education, Early Childhood, Secondary Education, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Music. See Mr. Breske if you are interested.
School Counselor Update: Dual Credit, Scholarships, College Visits and more. Website is updated frequently so make sure to check it out whether your student is a Freshman or a Senior! https://justinbreske.wixsite.com/lennox-high-school-c
Interested in healthcare? USD is hosting a scrubs camp where you can get hands on experience on March 7th!
Camps are tailored to the interests of the students in different areas. One thing’s for sure: You’ll get a full day to roll up your sleeves and do all sorts of cool things that'll give you a taste of what happens behind the scenes. Such as, learn how to set and cast a broken bone! See how physical therapists work with people after an injury. And more! We’ll even throw in some personalized career guidance! Spots are limited, so if you are interested, see Mr. Breske ASAP to get signed up. Flyer on Page 2
Chad Allison 7-12 Principal Chad.Allison@k12.sd.us
