Lancer Pride

It is hard to believe, but we only have a little over a month left in the 2021-2022 school year. The upcoming month will be filled with exciting end of the year events. Please check out this month’s newsletter to see what our students have been up to and what is to come over the next few weeks!

Please remember to follow us on all of our social media accounts:

Facebook - @lthsprincipals

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Sincerely,

Dr. Matthew Reitz, Principal

Loyalsock Township High School

Mr. Marc Walter, Assistant Principal

Loyalsock Township High School

5/7 - SAT Testing

5/7 - Junior/Senior Prom

5/11 - School Board Meeting

5/13 & 5/14 - LTHS Drama Club - One-Act Play Showcase

5/13 - MP #4 Progress Reports

5/17 & 5/18 - Keystone Testing - Literature

5/19 & 5/20 - Keystone Testing - Algebra

5/23 - Keystone Make-ups

5/24 - Keystone Testing - Bio

5/25 & 5/26 - Keystone Testing - Make-ups

5/27 - Holiday - No School

5/30 - Holiday - No School

*Senior Awards night will be held at 7:00 PM. Students who will be receiving an award at the ceremony will receive a written notification ahead of time.

Congratulations to all our students for earning honor roll for Marking Period #3!

High Honor Roll

9th Grade

Sydney Bigelow, Jordyn Buffington, Benjamin Cappel, Kendall Cohick, Mackenzie Fox, Lena Frederick, Jenine Ghayyada, Samantha Hauke, Brianna Helmrich, John Kiehl III, Ruby Klowas, Anthony Lewis, Sofia Mileto, Lauren O'Malley, Amalia Panaccio, Maria Pardoe, Abigail Pietraski, Kinley Rodarmel, Luke Severn, Caidence Smith, Finnegan Stetts, Mallory Storm, Cheyanne Tedesco, Lucy Tripp, Alex Wagner-Pizza, Adara Whitehead, Juliana Willis

10th Grade

Logan Bastian, Nathan Bauman, Emma Belcher, Kinjal Bhagat, Maria Blas, Josh Bomboy, Natalie Bower, Dylan Bower, William Burdett, Ryan Cao, Emily Clark, Molly Clune, Jonathan Cooley, Chase Cowden, Isabella Dadzie, Ava Damiano, Keefer Ellis, Parker Emery, Jessica Frear, Molly Garrison, Tyler Gee, Megan Gehr, Madelyn Hall, Ava Haller, Logan Hammond, Mia Hornberger, Margaret Hutchinson, Allison Johnson, Connor Kelleher, Chloe Kennedy, Serena Lacomba, Lonell Lee Jr., Jossian Lilley, Steven Lingg, Anna Luxenberger, Madeline Luxenberger, Gabriella Maradeo, Gabriella Mileto, Kiersten Miller, Ethan Nagy, Gage Patterson, Abigail Paz, Yuvika Porob, Kathryn Ray, Kathryn Richards, Kaden Rodarmel, Kathryn Ryder, Jamison Singer, Preston Sortman, Dominic Stetts, Drewan Tymeson, Braden Vincenzes, Zachary Wagner-Pizza, Kiana Watson, Hunter Whitmoyer, Jacob Wilson

11th Grade

Elaina Bartley, Colin Berger, Natalie Bognaski, Jacob Byrne, Gabrielle Campana, Cy Cavanaugh, Kameryn Cornish, Kaycie Cowden, Alex Dhrami, Beckett Gilmour, Brooke Grieco, Bryan Hagemeyer, Madelyn Hammond, Marissa Helmrich, Harris Khan, Alec Kulp, Devlin Lanahan, Giana Lewis, Megan Lowe, Imara Martin Rojo, Cannon McGarr, Brooke McNutt, Luke O'Brien, Jack Panaccio, Rebecca Pietraski, Ava Porter, Katie Pryor, Jett Pulizzi, Gavin Rice, Gianna Rupert, Austin Schwarzer, Evan Smith, Emma Strickland, Tyler Wescott, Alexis Whitehead, Derek Wolford, Rana Youssef

12th Grade

Meghan Alvarez, Amara Barnes, Nicholas Barone, Gianna Barone, Grace Baylor, Kaden Bidelspacher, Mia Blas, Ryan Bognaski, Bryce Brown, Kierra Cantymagli, Nicolas Damiano, Trate Downs, Jackson Ellis, Jackson Emery, Philip Frear, Rylie French, Benjamin Grieco, Sloan Haefner, Alexander Huber, Corinne Janovitz, Rhandie Jessell, Natalie Johnson, Alexis Keefer, Madison Kelleher, Allyia Kennedy, Alexia Kennedy, Nicholas Latranyi, Rebecca Levine, Abbie Machmer, Marlayna Mercaldo, Jack Nguyen, John Nickolaus, Luisa Ortega-Ramos, Mia Patterson, Mallory Rodarmel, Emma Rude, Margaret Ryder, Kayla Scampone, Kathryn Schluter, Katelyn Schon, Jonah Schreckengast, Grace Shaible, Jackson Shangraw, Caleb Shimko, Ashley VanZile, Hannah Winter

Honor Roll

9th Grade

Dawn Agbemabiese, Fiona Baker, Kendall Brouse, Isabel Butters, Isaiah Dance, Jacob Edmonds, Julianna Ellis, Julia Ellis, Merek Goyette, Gabriel Greenaway, Gavin Grieco, Preston Gross, Deryk Kulp, Colby Peters, Landen Ransom-Rennicks, Emma Roman, Aleaya Saar, Chase Stevens

10th Grade

Leah Allen, Kyhler Allis, Aniya Andreacci, Alexia Anthony, Bella Barnes, Lydia Baylor, Hailey Bilbay, Christopher Cooley, Dante Cruz, Anna Hall, Dominick Horning, Katie Hughes, Jenna Kaizen, Carly Kepner, Michael McLaughlin, Olivia Miller, Anna Patel, Krish Patel, A'shaylah Robinson, Bryant Sullivan, Italia Taylor, Kamarah Temple-Henderson, Rylan Tillotson, Jenna VanZile, Madison Wakefield, Madalyn Weigle, Makia Wert

11th Grade

Jake Ackerman, Ian Allen, Hailey Berkheiser, Curtis Bigelow Jr., Brandon Burger, Anton Bylehn, Dominic Cellini, Hykina Cominskie, Claudia Getgen, Rian Glunk, Ian Haines, Ian Hornberger, Paige Houghtaling, Ainsley Kennedy, Hailey Lapp, Duncan Larson, Nicholas Laubach, Ryleigh Liebersohn, Meggie Logue, Sydney Magill, Izabella Moon, Cadence Neely, Regan Oaks, Lyndie Peters, Amelia Pinsky, Gabriel Severn

12th Grade

Gavin Briggs, Brendan Clark, Blaze Emerick, Brayden Gardner, Cloey Hertwig, Emma Hopwood, Kaylee Johnson, Brendan Kriner, Emma Luke, Donovan Morse, Andrew Oaks, Matthew O'Malley, Orion Ransom-Rennicks, Andrew Reed, Kaitlyn Ritter, Caleb Schriner, Conner Sullivan, Matthew Worth

Congratulations to our National Honor Society Class of 2022 and 2022 New Inductees!

We Need Lifeguards!

We are now hiring for lifeguards! Hours are flexible & include daytime & occasional weekend hours.

FREE YMCA Membership included with employment!

Not certified? No problem! We offer in house certification!

Who can apply? Anyone 15 years or older with a strong swimming ability & desire to serve others!

Location: Williamsport YMCA

For questions or to apply, contact

dannys@rvrymca.org or call (570) 323-7134 ext.120.

Loyalsock Township is hiring a Pool Manager and Assistant Manager to oversee the staff and daily operations at the Loyalsock Community Pool. Candidates should be hardworking, highly organized, and enjoy working with the public. Previous management experience is a plus but is not required. This is an hourly paid position. The pay rate is $13.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience. If you are interested in this position, please contact the Recreation Department at 570-567-7525. Applications are available on our website www.loyalsocktownshipbos.com or at the Loyalsock Recreation Office at 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport.

Please join me in congratulating John Nickolaus, who was chosen as Loyalsock's final Student of the Quarter for the 2021-22 school year.

The Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce oversees the “Student of the Quarter” program for all of the local districts. The “Student of the Quarter” program is designed to honor students from the local schools for their academic excellence, character, and positive impact on our school district.

Grace Shaible and Kathryn Schluter were also named a Student of the Quarter earlier this year.

Congratulations to Emma Strickland, 11th Grade for winning the Essay contest in the 2022 Lycoming County Law Day! Emma won a cash prize and has been invited to present her essay to judges, lawyers and invited guests at the Law Day Ceremony on May 6th at the County Courthouse. Emma is no stranger to the Law Day celebration, as she has won a prize multiple times!

Education

• Graduated from high school in Fredericksburg, VA

• Earned a B.A. in English from William & Mary in Williamsburg

• Received a M.Ed. in Secondary English from William & Mary

Teaching Career

• Completing third year teaching English at Loyalsock High School

Involvement at LTHS

• SADD Club co-advisor with Mrs. Dangle
• Head Women's Volleyball Coach
• Big supporter and fan of the arts!

Family

• Married to Josh, who also works in the field of education

Hobbies & Fun Facts

• Played volleyball since she was a kid and is super excited to bring the sport to Loyalsock and build a program
• Loves being outdoors. In the summer she can often be found hiking, paddle-boarding, playing beach volleyball, or just sitting outside reading.
• She has a goal to visit every US national park. She's only been to 5 so far, but has plans to go to Zion, Olympic, and Glacier in two years. She will be going to Acadia this year.
• Big fan of Jeopardy and trivia games in general.
• Has a yearly goal to reach 20 novel-length books outside of school. She's read 8 so far this year.

FBLA is currently seeking officers for the upcoming school year. If you are a student and interested in signing up, click here to complete form.

We are honored to share that Loyalsock Township School District has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for the 12th consecutive year! This designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.

Thank you to all of our administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community members for your continued support of music education!

Congratulations to Ian Hornberger for earning the spot of 2nd Chair in Tuba at the PMEA State Festival. In addition, Ian was featured in a solo in one of the Ensemble performances.

Three one-act shows, directed by LTHS seniors and performed by Drama Club students, will be performed in one evening. After Math, a dramedy, is directed by John Nickolaus. Blues, a drama, is directed by Aaron French. The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet, a comedy, is directed by Maia Patchett.

Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14 @ 7:00pm

Tickets – $5

MS/HS Auditorium

We are excited to announce that the Loyalsock Township High School received 20 Ray of Light nominations! Please see below:

Bronze Medalist for Dramatic Performance: Simon Uther

Bronze Medalist for Musical Performance: Maria Blas, John Nicholas & Kate Richards

Silver Medalist for Dramatic Performance: Elaina Bartley

Outstanding Dramatic Performance in Supporting Male Role: John Nickolas and Simon Uhter for Juror in 12 Angry Jurors

Outstanding Musical Performance in a Feature Role: Elaina Bartley for Mrs. Brill in Mary Poppins

Outstanding Musical Performance in a Supporting Male Role: John Nickolas for Bert in Mary Poppins

Outstanding Musical Performance in a Supporting Female Role: Maria Blas for Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins

Outstanding Musical Performance in a Leading Female Role: Kate Richards for Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins

LTHS was also nominated in the following categories:

Outstanding Achievement in Scenic Design for Mary Poppins

Outstanding Achievement in Backstage Crew for Mary Poppins

Outstanding Achievement in Costume Execution for Mary Poppins

Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for Mary Poppins

Outstanding Achievement in Vocal Performance for Mary Poppins

Outstanding Ensemble in Musical for Mary Poppins

Outstanding Play for 12 Angry Jurors

Outstanding Musical for Mary Poppins

Ray Phillips Memorial Award for Best Drama Program

Piece of Cake Sculptures (focusing on texture)

Congratulations to Allyia Kennedy for earning Class AAA all-state honors in Girls Basketball! Allyia will be continuing her career at Elizabethtown College. Please click here to read the full Sun Gazette article

Photo credit: Williamsport Sun Gazette

Congratulations to the following male athletes for making the Sun Gazette Boys Basketball All-star team:

First Team All-star: Saraj Ali - runner-up for Sun-Gazette Player of the Year. He was also the HAC-II Defensive Player of the Year. Saraj topped 1,000 points and nearly 1,000 rebounds in his career.

Second Team All-star: Brendan Clark

Second Team Defensive All-Star: Jaylen Andrews

Breakthrough Player of the Year, Runner-Up: Jaylen Andrews

Game of the Year: Loyalsock 78, Southern Columbia 73 in the Class AAA Semifinal.

Click here to read the full Sun Gazette Article.

Congratulations to CI for being presented with the NFHS Coaches Association - National Coach of the Year Award!

If you are in grades 8-11 and interested in trying out for Varsity cheer, please stop by the HS office to sign up and pick up your try-out packet.

Friday July 15 , 2022

Tee Time: 8:00 AM

(Shotgun Start White Deer Heritage Course)

$90.00 Per Person

Please click here for more information and registration forms.

Volleyball open gyms will begin on April 7th. They will run every Thursday from 3:15 - 5:15 PM until the end of the school year. Anyone with questions can email Mrs. Popowycz at kpopowycz@loyalsocklancers.org.

We have several open coaching positions for the upcoming 2022-2023 season, please see below:

Varsity Golf Coach

Junior High Cross-Country Coach

Junior High Cheerleading Coach

Please click here for more information or to apply.

Spring HS Sports Coach contact information:

HS Baseball - Zac Martin zmartin@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Softball - Mark Godfrey mgodfrey@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Track & Field - Girls Matt Hill mhill@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Track & Field - Boys Nick Hessert nhessert@loyalsocklancers.or

HS Boys Tennis - Kaitlyn Winton kaitwinton@gmail.com

Sports physicals for the 2022-2023 school year are scheduled for Thursday, June 9th starting at 12:00 PM. Please contact the Athletic Office at 570-326-3581 ext 1300 to reserve your spot. The cost of the physical is $10, payable at the time of your appointment. Cash or checks will be accepted and checks can be made payable to LTSD.

Online registration will be open starting June 1, 2022. Section 6 - Health History MUST be completed prior to the physical for the doctor to review.

If you have previously played a sport, please be sure to click here to log in to your Big Teams account and update your account. Please note the following important items:

• Do NOT create a new account. You will need to reuse your previous credentials in order to be registered correctly.
• If you do not recall your previous credentials, use the "Forgot Password" link. If your email address does not trigger a password recovery email, try using your mobile phone number, and vice versa. If you continue to have log in trouble, contact the Athletic Department at 570-326-3581 ext. 1300.
• Once logged in, click on Athletic Forms and select the sports you and/or your student will be participating in.
• Complete and sign all the pre-participation forms. Please note: "Re-Use Document" buttons are displayed within forms that have been completed in previous years, allowing parent/student the ability to update necessary information prior to submitting the form for the new year. If you do not see this button, you must complete the form again for each school year.

Please click here for detailed instructions.

If you have not yet played a sport, please click here to log in to your students account. Important: Do NOT create a new student account. Student accounts have already been created by the Athletic Department. Your student can log in to their account using their school email and the password "bigteams" Once logged in, they should click on Link Accounts and send an invite to the parents' email or cell that will be completing the online registration. Once the invitation is received by the parent, please click on the link and you will be guided to create your parent account and complete/sign the required athletic forms. If you have any troubles, please do not hesitate to contact the Athletic Office for assistance at 570-326-3581 ext. 1300.

Please click here for complete directions.

Just a reminder the student activity fee of $50.00 per school year is required for each

student who participates in a sport. Unpaid “Pay-to-Play” annual fees will carry over each year. Seniors must satisfy this financial obligation before receiving his/her diploma. This fee can be paid online through your Big Teams account or you can pay by cash or check. Please make checks payable to LTSD and deliver to the HS office.

Please be sure to visit our NEW WEBSITE to view team schedules, photos, Announcements, events, etc. Don't forget, while visiting the website, to sign up for your own "Fan Account" so you can stay up to date with all your team’s schedules and scores. You can also download your favorite teams schedule right to your own personal calendar. Just find your teams calendar, click on subscribe and follow the instructions. Changes to events, including day, time, location, etc., will automatically be updated on your personal devices.

General Athletic Questions can be sent to:

Athletic Director – Ron (CI) Insinger rinsinger@loyalsocklancers.org

Athletic Secretary – Shannon Butters sbutters@loyalsocklancers.org

Click here for more information on COVID Resources & Current Health and Safety Plan information.

Please click here to view the new bus schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.

Please contact the transportation department if you have any questions.

Are you a future teacher? If so, Loyalsock Township School District can use you NOW! Through Act 86, you are eligible to substitute teach if you have at least 60 credits.

Find out more by calling 570-323-8561 *1088

Teacher applicants must possess vast content knowledge and a strong background in standards-based education, instructional design and delivery, assessment techniques, and classroom management.
A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and PA Certification of Instructional I PK-4 are required.

All mandated clearances, physical and TB test results required prior to employment.

EOE

Please click here for more information or to apply.

Loyalsock Township School District anticipates this position beginning the 2022-2023 school year.

Applicants must possess vast content knowledge and a strong background in standards-based education, instructional design and delivery, assessment techniques, and classroom management.

Qualification include: a valid PA teaching certificate in the area of Business, Computer, and Information Technology or Computer Science; expertise in introductory and advanced business curriculum topics, computer programs and educational applications; knowledge and understanding of best instructional practices and strategies to ensure high student engagement and rigor that creates a strong learning culture; efficient in utilizing a learning management platform; excellent oral and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will provide instruction to students within the Business Department curricula. Course offerings may include, but are not limited to: Computer Science I and II, Video Game Design, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology and Middle School business and computer technology classes.

Please click here for more information or to apply.

Loyalsock Township School District Food & Nutrition Services has an immediate need for part-time food service workers.

Rate of Pay: $10/hr (based on experience)

Shifts available are:

7:00 am – 12:30 pm

9:00 am – 2:15 pm

10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Experience preferred, but we are willing to train individuals who have a passion for working

with students and promoting a healthy school food environment.

Excellent customer service skills required.

Physical requirements may include standing for long periods of time; pushing,

pulling and lifting up to and in excess of 40 pounds.

All mandated clearances, TB test results and physical are required prior to employment.

The position(s) will remain open until filled.

EOE

Click here to apply

2022 Full Time Second Shift Custodian

2022 Summer Maintenance and Custodians

2022 Full Time Maintenance Employee

All mandated clearances, physical, and TB test results are required prior to employment.

EOE

Click here for more information or to apply.

Do you have the LTSD School App? It's a great tool to help you keep up to date with everything happening in the LTSD. Just visit the App store, search Loyalsock, download and then in settings, add the schools you want to follow. You can also copy things from the calendar onto your own personal Google Calendar, as well!

We are excited to announce our new Lancer FriDAY's schedule and group rotation.

Lancer FriDAYS

Friday Rotation Schedule

1:55 PM - 2:30 PM

Group A Dates -

9/17/21, 10/29/21, 12/17/21, 2/25/22, 4/22/22

Class of 22 (Carner/Johnson)

Class of 23 (Bulgarelli/Hessert)

Class of 24 (Dincher/Holmes)

Class of 25 (Dangle/Walter)

Group B Dates -

9/24/21, 11/5/21, 1/7/22, 3/11/22, 4/29/22

Student Council (Nolan/Smith)

Maroon Market - (Carpenter)

Eco-Act - (Pavlick)

Group C Dates -

10/8/21, 11/19/21, 1/14/22, 3/25/22, 5/6/22

National Art Honor Society (Kaplan)

Table Top - (Haden)

S.A.D.D. - (Dangle/Popowycz)

Spirit Club (Nolan/Smith)

FBLA - (Carpenter)

Group D Dates -

10/15/21, 12/3/21, 2/4/22, 4/1/22, 5/13/22

Envirothon - (Grey)

Interact (Huertas)

National Honor Society (LaCoe)

Gender-Sexuality Alliance (Kaplan)

Group E Dates -

10/22/21, 12/10/21, 2/11/22, 4/8/22, 5/20/22

Key Club (Haden)

Drama Club (Cajka)

Spanish Club (Huertas)

Christian Club - (June)

History Club - (Bower)

Building Wide Dates -

9/10/21, 10/1/21, 11/12/21, 1/28/22

Whole Building Event

9/10/21 - Club/Activity Fair

10/1/21 - Pep Rally

11/12/21 - Veteran’s Day Assembly/Event

1/28/22 - Pep Rally

No extended period on January 21st (Finals) or March 4th (Conferences)

1. Parking is assigned by placard number. Students may park in the rear lot adjacent to the middle school or in front of the high school (across from the flag pole).

2. Students found parking in the faculty/student parking spaces will be subject to revocation of parking pass and towing at student’s expense.

3. If a lot is filled, you may park along Loyalsock Drive.

4. Safe and proper driving on school property is mandatory.

5. A $5 non-refundable deposit (cash) is required to receive a permit (hangtag) to park. If you lose your permit, you must pay for another one.

Applications and permits are available in the High School office.

1. Student/parent downloads work permit application from LTSD website: Application for Work Permit download
2. Parent completes application and signs electronically
3. Student/parent emails application as an attachment to: workingpapers@loyalsocklancers.org
4. 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).

Click here for a printable version of the 2022-2023 LTSD School Calendar.

April 2022

March 2022

February 2022

December 2021

November 2021

August 2021

While empowering students to uncover their true passion, Loyalsock Township High School prepares, engages, and inspires all students to seek academic and personal excellence.

Email: mreitz@loyalsocklancers.org
Website: www.loyalsocklancers.org
Location: 1801 Loyalsock Drive, Williamsport, PA, USA
Phone: (570) 326-3581
Facebook: facebook.com/ltmsprincipal
Twitter: @lths_principals