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Welcome LHS Families!Homecoming Parade: September 27th at 6:30 pm
The parade will be along 21st Street from Clifton Ct. to LHS
Spirit Week (Sept. 25-29):
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Dress as favorite staff
Wednesday: Barbie
Thursday: Country vs. Country Club
Friday: Red and Black
SCHOOL CALENDAR & BELL SCHEDULES
2023-2024 Bell Schedule
LHS Student Handbook 22-23
LPS High School Handbook23-24 Community/School Calendar
Student Parking
Students may not park in areas with blue lines. These are for staff.
A parking permit is required to park in the LHS Student Lot.
Parking permits available in the Finance Office
ATTENDANCE
Parents/guardians should call 785-330-4968 or email lhsattendance@usd497.org to let us know when your student is late or absent. If you need your student out for an appointment, please call 2 hours in advance.
Masks are Optional
As we continue to navigate a global pandemic, it is important for each of us to remain vigilant about mitigation measures.LPS COVID Protocol: Individuals testing positive for COVID must stay isolated for 5 days after symptoms start or test positive. Individuals may return on day 6 if no fever or symptoms exist and must wear a mask through day 10.
Dates to Know
8/26 Unified Bowling Tryouts/Practices Begin9/4 Federal Holiday - No School
9/13 Chesty Lion Conversations
9/29 Homecoming10/11 Chesty Lion Conversations
10/13 No School
10/19-20 No School
10/23 No School11/6 Winter Sports Forms Deadline
11/8 Chesty Lion Conversations
11/13 First Day of Winter Sports (except bowling)
11/20-24 Fall Break - No School
11/27 Last Day to Join Non-Cut Sports
11/28 Pack the House12/13 Chesty Lion Conversations
12/19-20 Finals 1/2 Day
12/21-1/3 Winter Break - No School1/4 Classes Resume
2/12 Baseball Pitchers/Catchers Forms Deadlin
2/14 Chesty Lion Conversations
2/19 Spring Forms Deadline
2/19 Baseball/Pitcher Catcher Arm Conditioning
2/26 First Day Spring Sports3/1 No School
3/8 No School
3/11-15 Spring Break - No School
3/18 Last Day to Join Non-Cut Sports
3/27 Chesty Lion Conversations4/12 No School
4/15 Inclement Weather Makeup Day
4/24 Chesty Lion Conversations5/8 Chesty Lion Conversations
5/16-17 Senior Finals AM
5/21-5/22 9-11 Finals AM 1/2 day -
Temperature and Your Device!
LPS Technology Services reminds you not to leave your device in your car (even inside your garage) overnight or for any length of time. Serious damage can occur within minutes in cold or hot temperatures. Temperatures inside your car will be higher than the temperature outside! If a device is inadvertently left out in cold or hot temperatures, allow at least an hour for it to acclimate to prevent condensation inside before you attempt to use it.
Looking for Chesty Gear?
Check out the
Lion's Pride Online School Store!
Follow Lion's Pride on Facebook
LHS Lions Pride PTO is the parent/guardian/staff organization and is open to everyone! Throughout the year, Lions Pride coordinates events and activities that support all students and staff. If you would like to get involved, please email lawrencehighlionspride@gmail.com . We look forward to working with you! Lions Pride PTO supports these activities through the sale of LHS merchandise apparel throughout the year! All proceeds, 100% support students and staff! Shop online here at: https://lionspride-108327.square.site/ 
USING A ROOM OR FACILITY AT LHS
Lawrence Public Schools announces a more convenient way for staff, school families, and community members and organizations to request the use of a school or district facility for a meeting, event, or activity. Review our new Facility Rental Guide, including insurance requirements and fees that may apply. Create an account and password and submit your facility use request online at least 15 days in advance of your activity at usd497/gofmx.com/login. Please direct any questions about your facility use request to our Facilities and Operations Department at (785) 832-5975 for assistance.
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Schedules and Cancellation Information
www.sunflowerleague.org
Schedules updated 8:00am-3:00pm M-FSee the Athletic Department Website
www.lawrenceathletics.org
for Forms Downloads, Important Dates, and Deadlines
Athletics Website2023-2024
Fall 2023
All Fall Rosters Except Unified Bowling CLOSED
Unified Bowling Tryouts Begin September 26
Registration on Aktivate RequiredWinter 2023-2024
Forms Deadline Mon, Nov 6
First Day Mon, Nov 13
Last Day to Join Non-Cut Mon, Nov 27
Spring 2024
Mon, Feb 12 Baseball Pitchers/Catchers Forms Deadlines
Mon Feb,19 Spring Sports Forms Deadline all other
Mon, Feb 19-23 Baseball Pitchers/Catcher Arm Conditioning
First Day Mon, Feb 26
Last Day to Join Non-Cut Mon, Mar 18Summer 2024
TBA in April2024-2025
Tryouts for 24-25 Spirit Squads TBA
Generally held March/April of Previous School YearSports Registration - All sports registration is completed online at Aktivate.com and is required prior to participation in any sport, as an athlete or manager. Begin 23-24 sports registration after June 2, 2023
Forms and Forms Submission: All forms are submitted online at Aktivate.com. Forms may not be submitted to the Athletic Office, Main Office, or to Coaching Staff. Physical and insurance forms may be downloaded from the athletics website, Aktivate, or picked up at Student Services.
How to Register for a Sport on Aktivate.com
NOTE: Per the KSHSAA ~ All athletics forms must be dated May 1 or after the year proceeding the school year for which they are intended. The KSHSAA has released a new revision for the PPE Physical form. Please use the newest version KSHSAA PPE Physical Form_V4.2023
Get LHS Gear at the LHS/BSN Store
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LHS Contact Information
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Newsletters
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School Year Calendar
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News and Updates
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Lawrence Lions Alumni Association
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LHS Lions Pride/PTO
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Call the Attendance Line at 785-330-4968 or email lhsattendance@usd497.org to report an absence or check a student out during the school day.
Please allow a minimum of two hours to excuse students during the school day.
Students will be released by their teacher only when notified by a pass from the office.
Please leave a message if you get voicemail or you may email lhsattendance@usd497.org. Both voicemail and email are monitored continuously during business hours.
Only parent(s)/legal guardian(s) listed in PowerSchool may excuse students. Students may not excuse themselves or check themselves out.
Students who are ill must first check out through the Health Office in Room 140. The School Nurse, Carol Casteel, will contact the Parent/Guardian and inform the office staff that the student is checking out. The Health Office line is 785-330-2704.
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LHS Says NO to Bullying and Harassment: Report Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment on this form.In accordance with Board of Education Policy JGEC, the Lawrence Public School district is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment, free from discrimination and harassment.Discrimination is conduct which affords a student different treatment solely on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in our benefit from the services, activities, or programs of the school.Harassment is conduct which solely on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disablity, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity:- affords a student different treatment in a manner which interferes with or limits the ability of the student to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or programs of the school; or
- subjects a student to treatment which is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to have the purpose or effect of creating a hostile environment or of interfering with a student's performance or ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or programs of the school.
Bullying is any act that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health, or safety of a student or that substantially interferes with a student's educational benefits, and that takes place on or immediately adjacent to district grounds, at any district-sponsored activity, on district-sponsored transportation, or at any district bus stop.
Cyberbullying means threats or harassment on the internet through web pages, email, instant messaging, text messaging, or by other electronic means.
Hazing is any act that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental health, physical health, or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or as a condition or precondition of attaining membership in, or affiliation with, any district-sponsored activity or grade-level attainment.
ALICE Information: ALICE strategies for use in the event of an intruder. All employees are provided ALICE training by the district.
LHS Mental Health Team-
All LHS students are provided a device for school use.
The High School Tech Guide will help you with common computer issues.
Questions? Need help with your computer? Call the Technology Help Desk at 550-4357. Follow the prompts.
Temperature and Your Device!
LPS Technology Services reminds you not to leave your device in your car (even inside your garage) overnight or for any length of time. Serious damage can occur within minutes in cold or hot temperatures. Temperatures inside your car will be higher than the temperature outside! If a device is inadvertently left out in cold or hot temperatures, allow at least an hour for it to acclimate to prevent condensation inside before you attempt to use it.
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Welcome to Power School: Real time grades, attendance, and communication
Access the Power School and Parent Portal Login Page
If you need to update your contact information in PowerSchool, please contact the school, 785-832-5050. If there is a change in your physical address, you will need to visit the school and provide the required proof of residency.
Although a parent account is not required, it provides parents with many advantages, including real-time grades and attendance, and ways to communicate with teachers. If you need assistance creating your account, please contact the PowerSchool Team at 785-330-4300 for assistance.
