2/17/22 – WEEKLY UPDATE from the JH-HS
Good afternoon, Lennox JH-HS Students, Parents and Guardians:
NO SCHOOL on February 18 and 21
After School study Sessions
After school study sessions are on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 each week. Students with missing work, failing grades, tutoring needs or just a quiet space to work are invited to attend.
Heart Screenings
We will be doing heart screens on March 28th. Contact Brittany Klinger (Brittany.Klinger@k12.sd.us) for sign-up information and forms.
Women in Science
8th grade girls will be attending Women in Science on March 7 in Sioux Falls – more details coming soon
From the Tech Office
Students - Please remember to charge your laptops. Once your battery drops below 10%, your laptop will start to conserve energy and shut down systems (i.e., internet/Wi-Fi connection) to reduce power use.
FFA Pancake Feed
The FFA Pancake Feed will be on February 19th from 7:00 to 11:00AM. We will be located at the Intermediate School this year. The money raised will go to support the Abbas and Stien families.
FFA Week – see the Flyer on Page 2. February 21-25.
Boys State – Understand the system of government, appreciate the responsibilities of citizenship and learn fundamental principles of leadership. Open to Juniors and Seniors. Boys State – South Dakota American Legion (sdlegion.org)
South Dakota Youth Trooper Academy – June 20-24. Pierre, SD. The program is designed to expose young adults to the demands of Highway Patrol Recruit training and to develop better relationships between the youth of our state and the Highway Patrol. Application Deadline – March 20. SD Youth Trooper Academy – South Dakota American Legion (sdlegion.org)
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)
From the HS Counselor
Seniors: Remember to check the Scholarship News site on a regular basis https://tinyurl.com/auu7xzj2
Pre-ACT for Sophomores March 2nd. 12:45-4:00 PM COST: $12.00 (Cash or check payable to Lennox High School)
The Pre-ACT is the perfect way for sophomore students to prepare for the ACT. It gives a breakdown on scores, an interest inventory and practice for the real thing. Contact Mr. Breske to sign up. Deadline for registration is Thursday, February 17th.
Workforce Readiness Information (“The Semester of Work”)
D&D Small Engine Repair will be coming to visit us on February 24, during Ag Power classes!
SENIOR PARENTS: If your student plans on attending college or technical school next fall, please remember to fill out your FAFSA (Federal Application for Federal Student Aid) forms. https://tinyurl.com/3uxzuuu4
Chad Allison 7-12 Principal Chad.Allison@k12.sd.us
