Generally Speaking

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

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

Monday, 5/15

• Freshmen Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the theatre: 9:30am
  

Tuesday, 5/16

• Sophomore Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the theatre: 9:30am
  
• Junior Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the theatre: 11:00am
• JROTC Change of Command Ceremony in the Small Gym: 1:30pm

Wednesday, 5/17

• Senior 3rd & 4th Block Exams in Class
  
• Senior Graduation Practice in the Big Gym: 11:30am
  
• Senior Laptop Collection: 12:30-3:30
  

Thursday, 5/18

• Senior 1st & 2nd Block Exams in Class / Half Day for Seniors
  
• Senior Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30
  
• Senior Grades Due: 12:00pm
• Senior Game Night/ Water Fun/ Cookout in the theatre courtyard / big gym: 4:30-6:30
  

Friday, 5/19

• Half Day / 1st & 2nd Block Classes Only

Next Week

Monday, 5/22

• Half Day / 3rd & 4th Block Classes Only
  
• 9th-11th Grade Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30
  
• Senior Clearance / Cap & Gown Distribution in the Library: 1:00-3:30
  

Tuesday, 5/23

• Half Day / 1st & 2nd Block Exams
  
• 9th-11th Grade Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30
• Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria: 9:00am
  
• Senior Feeder School Parades: 10:30am
  

Wednesday, 5/24

• Last Day of School
• Half Day / 3rd & 4th Block Exams
  
• 9th-11th Grade Laptop Collection: 8:30-12:30

Thursday, 5/25

• Graduation Practice at the VBC: 9:00am
  
• Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony: 3:00pm
  

Friday, 5/26

• Report Cards Go Home / Summer School Phone Calls Made

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

• Monday, 5/15 - Josef Powell-Bush and Serenity Foster-Turner
• Tuesday, 5/16 - Jacqueline Hernandez-Neri, Artez Rankins, Azya Rankins, Nolan Gooden, Myles Jones, and Emma Newby.
• Wednesday, 5/17 - Christopher Vergara, Brayden Wesley, Talyn Davis, Tamarious Dowdell, Sirra MaCauley, Lanie Vernon, and Nieama Mitchell
• Thursday, 5/18 - Queen Houston
• Friday, 5/19 - Christian Bailey and Marcus Baker
• Saturday, 5/20 - Tavares Berry and Donnis Leeth
• Sunday, 5/21 - Aaliyah Cartwright and Isaiah Frank

*ALL JROTC Cadets, first and second semester, should report to the small gym on Tuesday, May 16 at 1:30 pm, in Class A uniform for the Change of Command.

*Yearbooks are in! They can be picked up from Ms. King during zero hour ONLY.

*Applications for the 2023-2024 Yearbook staff are open. Apply at this link!

*9th-11th Grade Exam Exemption forms are available in the counselors office starting Monday and they are due by Friday.

*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.

*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.

*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.

• Shout-out to to the Band and Auxiliary! Out of 10 bands at their competition this weekend, they won 1st Place Auxiliary and overall 1st Runner-Up at the Viewer’s Choice Battle of the Bands!
• Shout-out to all the students who participated in the talent show Friday! Thank you for having the courage to share your talents with the school!
• Shout-out to all the sophomores and juniors who went on their class trips for representing our school so well!

Announcements

• Shout-out to the Vocal Performance Magnet for an awesome Dinner Theatre last week and the Media Arts Magnet for a fantastic Film Festival last week!

• 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!

• Parents, please don't forget to make sure you come pick up all medications by May 24 at 12:20. If they are not picked up by then they will be destroyed. If you have any questions about medication pick up- please contact me at 256-428-8150 ext 277. 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.
  
• Notes From The Nurse

Monday, May 15: 9th Grade Awards Ceremony in the Theatre: 9:30am

Tuesday, May 16: 10th Grade Awards Ceremony in the Theatre: 9:30am, 11th Grade Awards Ceremony in the Theatre: 11:00am

Wednesday, May 17: Senior 3rd & 4th Block Exams in Classes, Senior Graduation Practice in the Theatre: 11:30am

Thursday, May 18: Senior 1st & 2nd Block Exams in Class / Half Day for Seniors

Friday, May 19: Half Day / 1st & 2nd Block Classes Only

Monday, May 22: Half Day / 3rd & 4th Block Classes Only, Senior Clearance / Cap & Gown Distribution in the Library: 1:00-3:30

Tuesday, May 23: Half Day / 1st & 2nd Block Exams

Wednesday, May 24: Last Day of School / Half Day / 3rd & 4th Block Exams

Thursday, May 25: Lee High School Graduation @ the Von Braun Center: 3:00pm

• HEALS Medical Clinics
  
• ALL Kids Insurance for Children
• Huntsville City Schools Homeless Assistance
• National Children's Advocacy Center Free Local Services
• Department of Human Resources Childcare Assistance Application
  
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rental Assistance Information