September 2024 Rocket Messenger
Principal's Message
I hope this finds you well! We have had an awesome start to the school year. We have approximately 1900 students in our building. The halls are full and the energy is high. Students have done a great job starting the new year. I am thankful that I get to serve our students with such a wonderful staff. What a fun start we’ve had to the 2024-2025 school year!
School Improvement Focus
We will work to increase the graduation rate to 76% by 2025. To support this work we have subcategories on which to focus:
- Academic
- Behavior
- Climate
District Strategic Plan
As a reminder, the district’s goals are as follows:
- Student wellbeing and outcomes
- Staff wellbeing and outcomes
- Family and community engagement
- District systems and operations
Keri Applebee
Principal
kapple@lps.org
News and Notes
Vape Detectors
As a reminder, we began the school year with implementation of VAPE detectors in every restroom. It has taken us a couple of weeks to figure out our routine when an alarm sounds but we are already seeing the positive impact that the detectors are providing. The restrooms have far fewer students just “hanging out” in them. We have also had students thank us as they can actually get into a restroom to use it for its intended use. I know it’s early, but early data shows they really are having a positive impact on overall hallway traffic.
Homecoming
September 13, 2024. 8:00-11:00 at LNE.
Tickets are $15.00 and will be on sale during lunches and after school the week of Sept. 9th.
In order to be eligible to buy tickets for Homecoming 2024 students must have:
- Tardies: fewer than 24 periods
- Truancies: fewer than 10
- Failing grades: none
- Suspensions: no out of school suspensions
Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 18, 2024 3:45-5:45- in person. 5:45-6:45 outreach by teachers via phone.
If you are unable to attend conferences from 3:45-5:45 and would like a call during the last hour, please complete the form below.