Lancer Pride
April 2021
Hello LTHS Families,
We are pleased to provide another month’s worth of information, news and highlights of our school community. Despite the challenges of COVID-19, we are doing what we can to support and celebrate the achievements of our students and staff. We all look forward to the next few weeks of this school year, as we begin celebrating our seniors – the Class of 2021. Please watch for news and information regarding the end of year plans. Best wishes!
Please remember to follow us on all of our social media accounts:
Facebook - @lthsprincipals
Twitter - @lths_principals
Instagram - @lths_principals
Remember ~ You CAN control your attitude, efforts, actions, manners and words. #ControlWhatYouCanControl
Sincerely,
Dr. Matthew Reitz, Principal
Loyalsock Township High School
Mr. Jamie Yonkin, Assistant Principal
Loyalsock Township High School
Principals' Announcements
Important Dates
4/1 - Schools in Session (Snow Make-up Day)
4/2 - No School
4/5 - Schools in Session (Snow Make-up Day)
4/6 - MP #3 Ends
4/7 - MP #4 starts
4/7 - School Board Meeting
4/13 - MP #3 Report Cards Issued
4/16 - Early Dismissal for Students @ 12:30 PM
4/20 - MP #3 Honor Roll posted
4/30 - Early Dismissal for Students @ 12:30 PM
2020 - 2021 Calendar Revisions
Early dismissals:
Elementary Campus 12:15 PM
Secondary Campus 12:30 PM
Effective Dates:
April 16
April 30
May 14
May 28
Keystone Testing Dates
May 27 - Biology
May 28 - Literature & Biology Make-ups
June 1 - Literature & Biology Make-ups
June 2 & 3 - Algebra
June 4 & 7 - Algebra Make-ups
Student Expectations for Quarantined, Hybrid or Remote Learning at LTHS
Please click here to read the official document outlining details and expectations for students attending school under quarantine, hybrid or remote learning. These expectations have been reviewed with students and will be in effect beginning December 1.
Student Expectations
Remote Learning Models
Daily Bell Schedule
Student Technology Support
Please contact our technology team if you have questions or need assistance. A response will be provided within 24 hours (exceptions for weekends and holidays).
The Online Learning Support system is available for parents and students and can be contacted through one of the following methods...
🌐 Submit a Technology Helpdesk Ticket
📧 Send an Email to egee@ltsd.k12.pa.us
☎️ Phone 570-323-9439 x1217 and leave a message
*Please NOTE this is for parents and student support only. Staff should continue to use the staff portal for support.
Teacher Spotlight
Deanna Dincher ~ Art Department
Teaching for 13 years
- Warrior Run Elementary
- Loyalsock Township MS & HS
Classes Taught:
- 6th, 7th & 8th grade Visual Arts
- Digital Photography
- Intro to 3D Art
- Married with Two Daughters
- Golden Retriever named Java
- Spending time with family
- DIY Projects
- Being outdoors
Thank you Deanna for all you do for the LTSD Students and Art Department!
Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Educator ~ Carley Smith
Outstanding educators and their districts were: Joannette Shurer, East Lycoming; Jay Drumheller, Muncy; Brent Wheeland, Jersey Shore Area; Cheryl Schonewolf, South Williamsport Area; Carolyn Smith, Loyalsock Township; Lisa Winter, St. John Neumann Regional Academy; Heather Walton, Montgomery Area; Janine Randall, Williamsport Area and Marc Haas, Montoursville.
Counselors' Corner
Pennsylvania Inspiring Teen ~ Sophia Gardner
Congratulations to senior, Sophia Gardner, for winning the magazine cover of Inspiring Teens - Issue 43. She also won a $1,000 Scholarship with Icon Status! Inspiring Teens is an organization that runs teen leadership programs across the globe out of our Warrington, PA location. The magazine is one of their "by teens for teens" productions to celebrate teens doing amazing things with their lives, such as Sophia! You can find the link to Sophia's interview, along with her magazine photos, here: https://www.inspiringteens.com/blog/sophia-gardner
Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Student of the Quarter
Congratulations to our senior Abigail Wescott, who has been chosen as a Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Student of the Quarter! The “Student of the Quarter” program is designed to honor students for their academic excellence. Abby demonstrates a strong work ethic, natural leadership, and genuinely enhances the environment of our school. Congratulations, Abby! We are so proud of you.
Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce Education Celebration
CTE Opportunities
Chillin' with the Counselors
Do you or your student need to see a school counselor after the regular school day? Starting Monday, February 1, you can! LTHS is offering a new service to students in grades 9-12 and their families. Mrs. Rippey will be available Monday-Thursday until 4:15 PM. Please schedule an appointment in advance.
Appointments can be scheduled with Mrs. LaPoint at clapoint@loyalsocklancers.org
Scholarship Information
Seniors and their families should continue to monitor the list of scholarships available, as detailed on our website. Though deadlines for a number of scholarships have already passed, more opportunities will continue to be added to the list throughout the remainder of the school year. Click here for more information.
Classroom Spotlight
Mrs. Carpenter's ~ Freshman Seminar and Technology
Mrs. Carpenter’s Freshmen Seminar and Technology class spent time discussing detoxing from digital devices and social media. Three students, Logan Bastian, Gage Patterson, and Dante Cruz wrote a poem on the subject.
Revive and Reconnect
Revive and reconnect, choose life over tech.
Go the opposite direction, stop, to look at your reflection.
Standing in the mirror, are your friends and family near?
Are you texting your bros within the same home?
If the answer is yes, your life is a mess.
You are getting hit by a tsunami, living life as a digital zombie.
Do not be worried there is a solution, a way to fix this digital pollution.
See the button on the side right there?
This is the key to your own self-care.
You’ll soon understand, a whole new world out there full of great plans.
So get off your phone, power it down.
Look up for once, go on, look around.
Communicate with people within our small town.
Now stop listening to us, for this poem is over.
Go tell people our message, to stop full digital enclosure.
~By Logan Bastian, Gage Patterson, and Dante Cruz
In the News
Loyalsock Township School District named one of NAMM's "Best Communities for Music Education"
Congratulations to the entire the music department! Please click here to read the entire press release.
2021 PMEA All-State Orchestra ~ Ian Hornberger
Photo Credit: Bob Barrett Photography
Athletics
Boys Basketball - 2021 PA Class AAA State Champions
Congratulations to the Boys Basketball team and coaching staff for becoming the 2021 Pennsylvania Class AAA State Champions! Coach Ron Insinger (CI) has now added the elusive State Championship to his long list of accomplishments for his 46 year coaching career!
Their perseverance, hard-work and dedication have set a high standard for teams to follow. They have represented Lancer Athletics well and we are very proud of their accomplishment!
In addition to earning a State Championship, several players have been recognized for their outstanding play this year, they are as follows:
Sun Gazette All-stars
Boys Basketball Coach of the Year - Ron Insinger
First Team - Saraj Ali
Third Team - Dominic Jennings
PHAC Basketball All-stars - Division II
Coach of the Year - Ron Insinger
1st Team
Idris Ali - MVP
Saraj Ali
2nd Team
Dominic Jennings
3rd Team
Julian Wilson
Honorable Mention
Eli Gair
Sean Jensen
Defensive Team
Dominic Jennings
Saraj Ali
Idris Ali
State Champions Photo Credit: Ben Kimble, GoPhoto
Girls Basketball - District 4 Class AAA Champions
Congratulations to the Girls Basketball team and coaching staff for becoming the 2021 Pennsylvania Class AAA District IV Champions! Coach Curtis Jacobson also earned his 100th career win in February!
They also have represented Loyalsock Athletics admirably! We are so proud of these girls and the coaching team.
In addition to earning a District Championship, several players have been recognized for their outstanding play this year, they are as follows:
Sun Gazette All-stars
Girls Basketball Player of the Year - Summer McNulty
First Team - Mia Patterson
Second Team - Cassie Gee
Defensive All-star
Sophia Gardner - First Team
Allyia Kennedy - Second Team
PHAC Basketball All-stars - Division II
1st Team
Summer McNulty Co-MVP
2nd Team
Cassie Gee
3rd Team
Mia Patterson
Allyia Kennedy
Honorable Mention
Sophia Gardner
Defensive Team
Sophia Gardner
Loyalsock Lancer's Booster Club - 2021 Sock Scramble Golf Tournament
The 21st Annual Sock Scramble will be on Friday, July 9, 2021. It will be an 8:30 am shot-gun start at White Deer Challenge Course. Proceeds benefit Loyalsock Lancer Athletic Teams.
Grab your foursome and click here to register. The field size is limited, so register early!
Club Volleyball
If you have any questions, please visit Ms. Mann in room E9 or email kmann@loyalsocklancers.org.
Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts
Tryout practices will be held on April 21, 22 and 23 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the High School.
If interested, please email coach Marissa Barnett at mjcbarnett@gmail.com. Please click here to download the Tryout Packet. Please complete and bring with you to the first tryout practice or email to coach.
Spring Sports 2021 - Coaches
Please email coaches with any specific questions.
Girls Varsity Track & Field - Matt Hill, mhill@loyalsocklancers.org
Boys Varsity Track & Field - Nick Hessert, nhessert@loyalsocklancers.org
Baseball - Zac Martin, zmartin@loyalsocklancers.org
Softball - Mark Godfrey, mgodfrey@loyalsocklancers.org
Boys Tennis - Beth Hufnagle bhufnagel@loyalsocklancers.org
April Sports Schedules
All events are subject to change. Please be sure to download the Activity Scheduler App to stay up to date on all your events. You can download the Activity Scheduler App from the Apple App Store or get in on Google Play, so you will know when all your favorite sports teams are playing. You’ll never miss a game again.
For Athletic related questions please contact:
Ron (CI) Insinger - Athletic Director rinsinge@loyalsocklancers.org
Shannon Butters - Athletic Secretary sbutters@loyalsocklancers.org
Food Services
April Lunch Menu
Free School Meals
Just a reminder that Loyalsock Township School District continues to offer FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students. Students may receive one FREE school breakfast and one FREE school lunch each day school is in session. FREE meals for ALL students will remain in effect until the end of the school year!
Free Family Food Boxes are also available. Please contact our Food & Nutrition Services Department at 570-323-3211 or email bhufnagel@loyalsocklancers.org to reserve your family food box.
We are so grateful to be able to offer free meal service during these challenging times and hope that all students take advantage of this amazing program. See you in the Cafeteria!
Employment Opportunities
LTSD Substitute Teaching
LTSD Transportation
COVID Safety Reminders
Masks - an updated order has been issued by the Secretary of the PA Department of Health. The District WILL follow this new order. Please click here to read through the order.
Travel - Essentially, anyone travelling out of state must quarantine for a period of 14 days unless they get tested within 72 hours prior to returning to Pennsylvania and have a negative test. This includes travel to all states outside of Pennsylvania. Please refer to the PA Department of Health frequently asked questions for guidance on holiday travel.
Please don't hesitate to contact us should you require any further information or clarification.
Masks and face coverings are most definitely not comfortable, but are our new reality. We want to focus our time at school on learning, building positive relationships and keeping each other safe and healthy. Thank you for encouraging a positive attitude from your child.
What if a student doesn't wear a mask properly?
1. Student will be asked by a staff member to put on the mask and cover required areas.
2. If student refuses, and administrator will ask the student to put on the mask.
3. If student refuses, parent/guardian will be contacted.
4. If a student continues to refuse, they will be placed in isolated area away from others or need to be picked up by guardian.
Please remember to wear your mask, wash your hands and maintain a distance of 6 feet from others whenever possible.
There will be no tolerance for intentionally trying to spread germs or any type of related behavior. If this should happen, parents will be contacted. Again, our focus is on learning and safety. We want to maximize every moment we are at school. Thank you for your support!
FAQ's and Important Information
Early Dismissal and Late Arrival Bell Schedule
LTSD App
Working Papers
As a result of changes related to COVID-19, the state has recently changed the way students are able to get their working papers to get a job. Please complete the following steps to process your working papers:
- Student/parent downloads work permit application from LTSD website: Application for Work Permit download
- Parent completes application and signs electronically
- Student/parent emails application as an attachment to: workingpapers@loyalsocklancers.org
- Once received, the student will be contacted and instructed to come into the office to complete the working permit (parent does not need to be present unless online application could not be filled out and submitted electronically).
Vacation, College Visit and Job Shadow Request Form
This form must be submitted two (2) weeks prior to planned event for approval purposes.
Please click here to consult the PA Department of Health's travel list prior to submission. States indicated on the list, when traveled to may require a 14 day quarantine period, upon return.
Please click here to download a copy of the approval form.
2021 - 2022 School Calendar
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Loyalsock Township High School
Email: mreitz@loyalsocklancers.org
Website: www.loyalsocklancers.org
Location: 1801 Loyalsock Drive, Williamsport, PA, USA
Phone: (570) 326-3581
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Twitter: @lths_principals