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2022-23 Week 35 - April 30, 2023

The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…

Where Great Things Are Happening!

Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/lee-high-school
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv

Attention Parents!

Dear Lee High School Parents and Guardians: We are in the process of conducting an evaluation of our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Program, and we would like to know what you think. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. The responses will be used to improve next year’s Parent and Family Engagement program. Please click here to take our Annual Title I Parent Survey

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Upcoming Events

Monday, 5/1

AP United States Government Exam: 8:00am
Condredge Holloway Field House Naming Ceremony: 12:00pm
Academics & Arts Signing Day in the Black Box Theatre: 2:30pm

Tuesday, 5/2

AP Environmental Science Exam: 8:00am
9th Grade Awards Ceremony Practice in the Gym/Theatre: 11:30am
Dance Apprentice Company Auditions in the Dance Room: 4:00-5:30
Spring Choir & Band Concert in the Theatre: 6:00pm

Wednesday, 5/3

AP English Literature Exam: 8:00am
Career & Technical Education Signing Ceremony in the Lecture Hall: 9:00am
10th Grade Awards Ceremony Practice in the Gym/Theatre: 11:30am

Thursday, 5/4

Deadline to apply for a Drake State Dual Enrollment class for next year
Star Wars / Space Theme Day
AP Macroeconomics Exam: 8:00am
Planetarium Jr/Sr Event in the Black Box Theatre: 8:30am
11th Grade Awards Ceremony Practice in the Gym/Theatre: 11:30am
AHSAA State Championship Track Meet @ Gulf Shores

Friday, 5/5

AP United States History Exam: 8:00am
Senior Awards Ceremony Practice in the Gym/Theatre: 11:30am
AHSAA State Championship Track Meet @ Gulf Shores

Saturday, 5/6

AHSAA State Championship Track Meet @ Gulf Shores

Sunday, 5/7

Senior Awards Ceremony in the Theatre: 3:00pm

Next Week

Monday, 5/8

AP Calculus Exam: 8:00am
9th Grade Class Trip to Chattanooga: 8:30am

Tuesday, 5/9

AP English Language Exam: 8:00am
Parent and Family Engagement Workshop in the Lecture Hall: 11:00am
Vocal Magnet Sounds of Soul Dinner Theater @ The Fellowship of Faith Church: 6:00pm

Wednesday, 5/10

AP Biology Exam: 8:00am
10th Grade Class Trip to Montgomery: 8:30am
Faculty Meeting in the Library: 3:50pm

Thursday, 5/11

AP World History Exam: 8:00am
11th Grade Class Trip to Nashville: 8:30am
Media Arts Film Festival in the Theatre: 7:00pm

Friday, 5/12

Lee's Got Talent Show in the Theatre: 1:30pm
PBIS End-of-Year Celebration in the Rear Parking Lot: 3:20pm

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week!

Monday, 5/1 - Allyson Morley and Javon Wilson
Tuesday, 5/2 - Yemeka Hedgeman, Steven Rodriguez, Rakiyah Blake, Kirsten Fletcher, Anisio Hurt, and Rahkel Smith
Wednesday, 5/3 - Ashley Jimenez
Thursday, 5/4 - Mamediarra Ngom
Friday, 5/5 - Jorge Iracheta, Leondist Rascoe, Landen Wesley, and Azauria Jefferson
Saturday, 5/6 - Ma'Kaila Acklin and Anna McCombs

Weekly Announcements & Updates

*Attention Lee High School students! The STEM Summer Institute is a 2 week summer program to prepare rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students for the ACT test, college, and participate in various STEM activities. Students who complete the program see an average of a 3-5 point average growth on their ACT. The program is entirely free and includes great lunch each day, a college tour, fun activities, and much more. Click here to apply and you must apply by next Monday, May 1st. See Mr. Holder or Ms. Heller with any questions.

*Attention anyone interested in playing Girls Basketball next school year! Workouts are Monday - Thursday 4pm - 5pm in the weight room down by the Auxiliary gym. See Coach Silas in room 241 if you have any questions.

*Attention Lee High School Students! The 2023 Lee's Got Talent Show will be May 12th at 1:00 in the theatre. See Ms. Daniel in the choir room ASAP if you would like to audition. Prizes are $75 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd.

*Seniors, your $100 mandatory graduation fee is due. This fee covers your cap, gown, stole, diploma, diploma cover and tassel. You get to keep all items. You can pay online at myschoolfees.com or see Mrs. Fields or Ms. Swopes to pay in person. Cash, check or money order is accepted. NO payments via paypal or cashapp. All other school fees must be paid before May. If you need to know what you owe, see Ms. Swopes. Allowable honor society cords for graduation can be ordered with Mrs. Fields in the library. They are $10 each.

*Senior Awards Day is THIS Sunday, May 7 @ 3 pm. Mark your calendar now for this mandatory event. Dress Code - for Awards Day & Graduation - white dress or dark slacks with white dress shirt, no sneakers, or flip flops.

*Yearbooks are on sale now! The price is $40 and you can pay online at MySchoolFees or in person to Ms. King during zero period ONLY in room 124.

*CHECK STUDENT FEES ONLINE! LHS student fees can be viewed and paid online anytime by visiting https://secure3.myschoolfees.com select AL-HUNTSVILLE CITY-LEE HIGH, and register as a New User. You will need your student’s PowerSchool ID Number. You may also pay by cash or check at the school. Remember to check fees periodically for any changes that may occur. If you need help or have any questions, please contact our Bookkeeper at 256-428-8150 or by email at tamala.swopes@hsv-k12.org.

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Shout-Outs

Shout-out to Juniors Makayla Conner, Timothy Perkins, and Aleah Lawson. Each of them received an $8,000 renewable scholarship to Berea College!
Shout-out to the Band and Auxiliary for an amazing performance at the Rocket City Gym Jam on Sunday! They showed out as they took on Selma High School.
Congratulations to our 2023 Lee High Prom Queen Destiny Goshay and King Daymon Williams as well as our Junior Princess Treasure Nance!!!

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Magnet Corner

Announcements

Shout-out to the Creative Writing Magnet for an amazing performance of their spring Readers' Theatre last Thursday!
Shout-out to the Dance Magnet for an amazing performance of their spring show "Power" last Thursday and Friday!

Upcoming Events

The Spring Choir & Band concert will be THIS Tuesday, May 2nd, at 6:00pm in the theatre.
The Vocal Performance Magnet will present their "Sounds of Soul" Dinner Theater at The Fellowship of Faith Church (3703 N. Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35810) on May 9th at 6:00pm. Come listen to the soulful sounds of our amazing students featuring the music stylings of artist such as Otis Redding, India Arie, SWV, Adele, and many more while enjoying some delicious soul food! Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and can be purchased at this link.

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College Counselor Updates

Ms. Lacey Guthrie is the HCS College Counselor assigned to LHS! To get in touch with her, please e-mail her at lacey.guthrie@hsv-k12.org
Connect with the District College Counselors online! We’re sharing information about college, scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Facebook: HCS District College Counselors. Website: https://sites.google.com/hsv-k12.org/hcscollegecounselors
Please click here for the 2022-2023 college info chart!

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Notes From The Nurse

I will be sending home letters on Monday about medication pick up. Please make sure you read them front and back and sign and return to me. Medication not picked up by 5/24 at 12:20 will be destroyed per HCS policy and ABN guidelines. NO exceptions will be made. For any questions please call me at 256-428-8150 ext. 277 or email me at lauren.parsons@hsv-k12.org. Thank you. Nurse Brooke
If your child is exhibiting any symptoms of the flu or COVID-19 or tests positive, please contact Nurse Brooke at 256-428-8150 ext 277 or lauren.parsons@hsv-k12.org. Thank you.
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