2023-24 Wildcat News

Our Spelling Bee will be Tuesday, January 9th at 8:15am in the Media Center.

Any 6th - 8th grader interested in trying out for Middle School Scholars Bowl team needs to sign up with Mrs. Wilkerson by Wednesday, January 10. Tryouts will be after school on Thursday, January 11 until 4:00.

Google Form Orders are due Tuesday 1/9/24, pick up will be next Thursday 1/11/24 in the FACS kitchen like we did last time!

Pick-up Schedule: (cash payment is due at pick up to receive items)

12th and 11th grade come the first 10ish minutes of 5th period (12:10-12:20)

10th and 9th grade come the last 10ish minutes of 5th period (12:50-1:00)

8th and 7th grade come the first 10ish minutes of 6th period (1:10-1:20)

6th grade and anyone that missed, come the last 10ish minutes of 6th period (1:50-2:00)

7th period is pick-up for any missed orders and extras.

Teacher/Staff: Can send a student to pick up their items when their grade goes, or can come pick up 7th period (you will select a time in the google form)

Google Form Links:

6th Grade: https://forms.gle/7Jm8mrb5w9gbnRRM6

7th Grade: https://forms.gle/Y6u5wzovao9H8WVc7

8th Grade: https://forms.gle/zrqFHgnnDaEVfrLw9

9th Grade: https://forms.gle/RYtwVLe1ExTq8GQLA

10th Grade: https://forms.gle/KWpPS4c6DoDNnCmY9

11th Grade: https://forms.gle/kps9ShqypnF85Ci99

12th Grade: https://forms.gle/2csYTRMWBe9Rg26E8

Teacher/Staff: https://forms.gle/uHrMqNBjzXx1UAzVA

Hey Wildcats,

I hope this Taylor Talk finds you well and brimming with the energy that comes from a rejuvenating holiday break. Welcome back! As we dive into the second semester, I want to extend a warm welcome and share my excitement for the incredible academic journey that lies ahead.

The past few weeks offered a chance to recharge and reflect on our goals, but now it's time to hit the ground running. Let's keep our noses to the grindstone and focus on personal academic achievements and growth.

Here are a few thoughts to inspire and guide you as we embark on this new chapter:

1. Set Personal Goals: Take a moment to think about what you want to achieve academically this semester. Whether it's mastering a challenging subject, improving your study habits, or aiming for higher grades, set clear and achievable goals for yourself.

2. Begin with the End in Mind: Envision the successful academic journey you want to experience by the end of the semester. What accomplishments do you see? What challenges have you overcome? Starting with a clear vision can help guide your actions and decisions along the way.
   

3. Embrace Challenges: Growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones. Don't be afraid to tackle challenging assignments or explore new topics. Each obstacle is an opportunity to learn and grow.

4. Time Management: Plan your time wisely to balance academics, extracurricular activities, and personal interests. A well-managed schedule is the key to staying on top of your studies while also enjoying a well-rounded life.

5. Seek Support: If you find yourself facing difficulties, remember that support is always available. Reach out to teachers, classmates, or counselors if you need guidance. We're all here to help you succeed.

6. Celebrate Achievements: Whether big or small, celebrate your achievements along the way. Recognize your hard work and accomplishments—it's a powerful motivator to keep pushing forward.

This semester is a canvas waiting for your unique story to unfold. Your dedication, resilience, and passion for learning will shape not only your academic journey but also your personal growth.

Remember, you have the potential to achieve remarkable things. Your efforts matter, and each step you take brings you closer to your goals. Begin with the end in mind! Seniors- graduation! Underclassmen- passing and exempting semester exams!

Let's make this semester one filled with personal triumphs and academic successes. Together, we'll create a learning environment where each of you can thrive and shine.

Here's to a fantastic and achievement-filled semester!

Mr. Taylor

The Alabama State Department revealed school report cards in December. West Limestone earned a 76. We are very disappointed with this score, but look forward to working together with students, parents, and the community to help increase our school next year. The score is determined by the following factors: academic achievement, academic growth, graduation rate, college & career ready indicators (CCRI), and chronic absenteeism. EL Proficiency is also an indicator.

Here's some more information on the report card factors: Academic achievement and growth looks at our ACAP and ACT scores. The ACT scores used are only the scores of last year's 11th graders who took the ACT at West in the spring. The graduation rate is determined by how many students in this year's cohort graduates. Cohorts start with each 9th grade class. CCRI is determined a number of ways but looks at how a student is either college or career ready. Chronic absenteeism is the percentage of students who have over 18 absences regardless of excused or unexcused. Students who have over 18 absences a school year affect our grade negatively. EL proficiency is determined by the proficiency of students who take the ACCESS test. These would be students who have English as a second language.

To help increase our score for West, we need everyone working towards a common vision. We are better together! We want West to be a place "Where Every Student Thrives." We are more than a score, but the score is what is reported and whether we like it or not, it is what it is, but it doesn't have to stay what it is!

Here is part of our plan to increase our scores:

• 1. We plan on administering the practice ACAP tests and a mock ACT on January 4-5. This will give us data we need to adjust our instruction to help our students thrive.
• 2. Continue with monthly Problem Solving Team PST meetings
• 3. Continue with grade level data meetings.
• 4. Administrator walk-throughs and observations
• 5. Staff walk-throughs
• 6. Wildcat Hour: We have created a 29 minute period devoted to meeting the needs of our students. During this period, teacher will focus on students deficiencies and continue to challenge our top students.
• 7. Bi-monthly Department Meetings to check on progress and support.
• 8. Continue our after-school tutoring on Wednesdays.
• 9. We hired 2 intervention teachers who are working with students weekly.
• 10. Bi-monthly incentives - Rewards and/or Club Day during Wildcat Hour
• 11. Working with the State Department's Department of Special Education to help close the achievement gaps with our students with disabilities.
• 12. Working with our District EL Department and EL teachers to help close the achievement gaps in students of Hispanic ethnicity.
• 13. Last but not least---Build relationships! People work harder when they know you care. Let's continue working together to promote student achievement.

Help us by continuing to encourage your child to be present in mind and body each day! #BetterTogether

#WhereEveryStudentThrives

The use of any personally-owned technology at school is a privilege, not a right.

The District reserves the right to place conditions on, restrict, or prohibit the use of personally-owned technology on its property, including the use of personal online accounts.

Cell phones, personal mobile devices, and wearable technology must be in silent mode and kept out of sight in a locker, backpack, or other location away from students during school hours.

Personal earbuds, headphones, and other personal listening devices are prohibited. Exceptions may be made by school or district administration in case of school or weather emergencies.

Disciplinary Actions

Students are responsible for their behavior as it relates to technology. Therefore, students who are issued individual accounts shall take responsibility for keeping their login IDs and passwords secure.

School and/or district-level administrators will make the determination as to whether specific behavior has violated acceptable practices. Disciplinary actions for violating the AUA will be commensurate with those outlined in the Limestone County Board of Education Student Handbook. In certain cases, financial penalties may apply. Violation of cell phone or personal technology rules will result in:

1. First offense: The student’s device will be confiscated by a staff member and held in the main office until the end of the school day. A school administrator will contact parents/guardians. The student may pick up the device from the office at the end of the school day.
2. Second offense: The student’s device will be confiscated and held in the main office until the end of the school day. The student’s parents will be contacted and will be required to pick up the device from the office.
3. Third offense: The student’s device will be confiscated and held in the main office until the student’s parents are able to come pick it up. The student will be assigned three days of in-school suspension.
4. Fourth offense: The student’s device will be confiscated and held in the main office for five days. The device may be banned from school property. Parents will be required to pick up the device from the office. The student will be assigned five days of in-school suspension.
5. Fifth and subsequent offenses: The student will be referred for alternative placement.

To review the complete LCS Student Technology Acceptable Use Agreement, please see pages 66-70 of the 2023-24 Student Handbook.

Encourage students, parents, and staff to take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs.

• Encourage students and staff to stay home when sick.
  • Inform students, parents, and staff about the importance of staying home when sick until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever* or signs of a fever (chills, feeling very warm, flushed appearance, or sweating) without the use of fever-reducing medicine.

Encourage hand hygiene among students and staff through education, scheduled time for handwashing, and by providing appropriate supplies.

• Teach students and staff to cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their bent arm. If they use a tissue, they should put the used tissue in a trash can and wash their hands.
• Provide adequate supplies within easy reach, including tissues and no-touch trash cans.
• Teach students and staff to wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, dry hands with a paper towel, and use the paper towel to turn off the faucet. If soap and water are not available and hands are not visibly dirty, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol may be used.
• Include handwashing time in student schedules.
• Provide adequate supplies, including clean and functional handwashing stations, soap, paper towels, and alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Encourage students and staff to keep their hands away from their nose, mouth, and eyes.
• Encourage routine surface cleaning through education, policy, and the provision of supplies. How To Clean and Disinfect Schools to Help Slow the Spread of Flu.
  • Routinely clean surfaces and objects that are touched often, such as desks, countertops, doorknobs, computer keyboards, hands-on learning items, faucet handles, and phones. Empty trash cans as needed.
  • Use general cleaning products that you normally use. Always follow product label directions. Additional disinfection beyond routine cleaning is not recommended.
  • Provide adequate supplies, such as general EPA-registered cleaning products, gloves, disinfecting wipes, and no-touch trash cans.
  • Match your cleaning activities to the types of germs you want to remove or kill.
    • Flu viruses are fragile, so standard practices, such as cleaning with soap and water, can help remove and kill them.
    • Studies have shown that the flu virus can live and potentially infect a person for only 2 to 8 hours after being deposited on a surface. Therefore, closing schools to clean every surface in the building, is not necessary or recommended to slow the spread of flu, even during a flu outbreak.
    • Some schools may include other cleaning and disinfecting practices in their standard procedures to address germs that are not removed or killed by soap and water alone.

Educate students, parents, and staff on what to do if someone gets sick.

• Teach students, parents, and staff the signs and symptoms of flu, emergency warning signs, and groups at higher risk of severe flu. (Lists are provided at the beginning of this document.)
• Those who get flu-like symptoms at school should go home and stay home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medicine. Those who have emergency warning signs should get immediate medical care. Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick.
• Those who get flu-like symptoms and are at higher risk of severe flu illness should ask a health care professional if they should be examined. People at Higher Risk of Developing Flu–Related Complications.
• Separate sick students and staff from others until they can be picked up to go home. When feasible, identify a “sick room” through which others do not regularly pass. The sick room should be separated from areas used by well students for routine health activities, such as picking up medications. Sick room staff should be limited in number and should not be at higher risk for severe illness if they get sick.
• Antiviral drugs are prescription drugs that can treat flu. These drugs can reduce the number of days that a person is sick and also may prevent serious flu complications, but not everyone needs to be treated. You can only get them if you have a prescription from a health care provider.
  • Antiviral drugs work best when started within the first two days of illness, but they also may help reduce the risk of severe illness even if started two or more days after onset of illness for persons who are very sick.
  • Although most people will recover from flu without treatment, antiviral drugs are recommended for people with flu who require treatment in the hospital; have a progressive, severe, or complicated illness; or are at high risk of severe flu because of an underlying medical condition or their age.

February 15, 2024- Deadline to submit a Senior Ad for the Yearbook. This is DONE completely ONLINE. That is why it is a later deadline. We as a yearbook staff do not DO ANYTHING to your ad. It is designed exclusively online by whoever is paying for the ad.

April 30, 2024- Deadline to order your Senior year Yearbook. You will notice that there is a discount if you order before December 31, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gough at heather.gough@lcsk12.org.

Ask Counselor Pops about the BAMA Zack Greene Scholarship application. This Scholarship is designed to continue the memory of Bama Zack Greene through an annual recognition of two Limestone County/Athens City (boy & girl) graduating seniors planning to pursue a post-secondary education at an accredited technical college or university. It is designed initially to award each recipient $1,500 to be applied to tuition, books or other school fees. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 31.

Supporting members as they pursue their education dreams is something that we take pride in. Each year, we award scholarships to our members – whether you’re a high school senior, a current college student, or are venturing back into the classroom to follow a new career path. As you prepare for the future, Redstone is here to help.

The Redstone Scholarship Program started in 1996 with one post-secondary education partner school. Since then the program has grown to include eight local colleges and universities. Redstone has awarded over $955,000 in scholarships and other monetary donations to students and the colleges or universities they are attending.

Redstone Federal Credit Union is proud to offer scholarships to members who are pursuing a college degree. Applications are now being accepted. Application deadline: February 28, 2024

Attention Juniors and Seniors:

Today starts the Nothing Bundt Cakes fundraiser for prom! You can pick up the fundraising packets from the office, Ms. Andrews, or Dr. Anderson.

All juniors will attend. Since this is a count-wide field trip, no permission forms will be sent since you signed off on those when registering for school.

January

9: Spelling Bee in the library at 8:15am

9: West Basketball JVG, JVB, VG, VB vs. Westminster Away 4pm

9: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

10: MOY Reading & Math Assessment Window Closes

12: MOY Data due to Central Office

12: West Basketball JVG, JVB, VG, VB vs. St. Paul II Home 4pm

12: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brandon Wallace!

12: 4-H Field Trip for Juniors

13: Saturday Morning Basketball 9am-2pm

15: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lauren Kyle!

15: LCS PreK Registration Begins Today

15: MLK Holiday: No School

15-20: Limestone County Tournament at East Limestone

16: ACCESS Window Opens

16: Drill

17: Aspiring Administrators Academy

17: Peer Helper Training

18: PST Meetings

19: ACT Late Registration Deadline for February 10 Testing

20: Saturday Morning Basketball 9am-12pm

23: FASFA Kickoff

23: West Basketball JVG, JVB, VG, VB vs. Randolph Away 4pm

23: MOY iReady Testing Date

23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Amanda Gibbs!

25: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Bethany Matthews!

26: West Basketball JVB, VG, VB vs. Lauderdale County Home 4:30pm

27: Saturday Morning Basketball 9am-2pm

29: West Basketball VG, VB vs. Brooks Home 6pm

30: Principal's Meeting

30: West Basketball JVB, VG, VB vs. Rogers Away 4:30pm

31: Counselors' Meeting

February

1: West Basketball VG, VB vs. Tanner Home 6pm SENIOR NIGHT

1: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Anita Kyle!

1: Instructional Supervisors' Meeting

2: Happy Birthday to Mr. Ryan Griffin!

2-8: Basketball Area Tournament

3: Happy Birthday to Mr. Doug Ezekiel!

3: Saturday Morning Basketball 9am-2pm

4: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nissi Clingan!

5-9: National School Counseling Week

6: Partner in Education Breakfast at Athens State 8am (Mr. Taylor)

6: West JVG/JVB Soccer vs. Lindsey Lane/Wilson (H) 4:30/6:00

6: Library Media Specialists Meeting

7: Progress Report

7: Leadership Meeting

8: PST Group A

8: West VG/VB Soccer vs Elkmont (A) 5/7pm

9: West JVG/JVB Soccer vs. Lawrence County (A) 5/6:30

9-10: Sub-Regional

10: ACT Test Date

10: Saturday Morning Basketball 9am-1pm

12: PST Group B

12: West VG/VB Soccer vs Lee High (A) 5pm 7pm

12: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sarai Bender!

13: West VG/VB Soccer vs Danville (A) 5pm 7pm

14: Happy Valentine's Day!

14: Anatomy Class: Virtual Heart Field Trip with Mrs. Patrick

15: Deadline to submit Senior Ad for Yearbook

15: FFA Donkey Basketball Game (More Details to come)

15: SRO Appreciation Day

15: Aspiring Administrators Academy

15: Football & Cheerleader Banquet at Southern Charm Time TBD

16-17: Soccer Tournament

16-18: VG Softball Tournament at Vestavia Hills

17-24: FFA Week

17: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brad Dean!

19: Presidents' Day: No School

19: West V Softball vs Scottsboro (A) 1:30/3:30

19: West VG/VB Soccer vs Lee High (H) 5pm 7pm

19: West VB Baseball vs Madison County (A) 4:30

19-21: Basketball Regional Tournament

20: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Lindsey Lane (A) 4:30/6:30

20: West MSB Baseball vs Ardmore (A) 4:30/6:30

20: West V/JV Softball vs Cullman (A) 4:30/6:30

21: Counselors' Meeting

21: West MSB Baseball vs Athens (H) 4:30/6:30

22: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Elkmont (A) 4:30/6:30

22: West MSB Baseball vs Lindsey Lane (A) 4:30/6:30

22: West VG/VB Soccer vs Whitesburg Christian (H) 5pm 7pm

23: West MSB Baseball vs Lauderdale County (H) 11/1

23: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Wilson (A) 4:30/6:30

23: West VG/VB Soccer vs Haleyville (A) 5pm 7pm

23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Kecia Maddox!

26-28: Middle School Baseball Tournament

26: West JVB Baseball vs Lauderdale County (H) 4:30/6:30

26: West V Softball vs JP II (H) 5:00

26: West JH Softball vs Ardmore (A) 4:30/6:00

26: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Mae Jemison (H) 5pm 7pm

26: Basketball State Tournament

27: Principal's Meeting

27: West JH Softball vs Elkmont (A) 4:30/6:00

27: West VG/JVG Softball vs Bob Jones (A) 4:30/6:30

27: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Lindsey Lane (H) 4:30/6:30

27: West MSB Baseball vs Elkmont (A) 4:30/6:30

27: West VG/VB Soccer vs Danville (H) 5pm 7pm

29: West VB/JVB Baseball vs East Limestone (A) 4:30/6:30

29: West VG/VB Soccer vs Elkmont (H) 5pm 7pm

29: West VG Softball vs Bob Jones (A) 5pm

29: West JH Softball vs Tanner (H) 4:30/6:30

29: Instructional Supervisors' Meeting

March

1: Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day

1: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Athens Bible School (H) 4:30/6:30

1: West VG/VB Soccer vs Fairview (H) 5pm 7pm

2: West MSB Baseball vs Wilson (H) 11/1

2: West V Baseball @ UAH

4-8: Read Across America Week

4-8: National School Social Worker Week

4: ACAP Alternate Window Opens (Grades 6th-8th)

4: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Ardmore (H) 4:30/6:30

4: West JVG Soccer vs Lindsey Lane (A) 4:30pm

5: West JVB Baseball vs Wilson (A) 4:30/6:30

5: West VB Baseball vs Mars Hill (A) 4:30/6:30

5: ACT WorkKeys Online Retest (Grade 12)

6: Leadership Meeting

7: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Mars Hill (H) 5pm 7pm

8: West MSB Baseball vs Elkmont (H) 4:30/6:30

8: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Hamilton (A) 5pm 7pm

8: End of the 3rd 9 Weeks

8: ACT Regular Deadline for April 13th Test

9: West JVB Soccer vs. Clements (A) 11am

10: Daylight Savings Time Begins

10: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brayden Clem!

11: West JVB Soccer vs. Wilson (A) 5pm

12: ACT with Writing (Grade 11)

12: Aspiring Administrators Academy

12: West MSB Baseball vs Ardmore (H) 4:30/6:30

12: West JVG Soccer vs. Brewer (H) 6pm

13-14: FFA SLE State Livestock Contest

14: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Benita Andrews!

14: West MSB Baseball vs East (H) 4:30/6:30

14: West VB/JVB Baseball vs ABS (H) 4:30/6:30

15: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Haleyville (H) 5pm 7pm

15: Report Cards

15: ACCESS Window Closes

15: FFA Tractor Driving/Speaking Contests

15: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Christi Bolton!

15: West MSB Baseball vs Lindsey Lane (A) 4:30/6:30

16: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Shelley Kennemer!

??17: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Ardmore (H) 4:30/6:30

18: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Priceville (H) 4:30/6:30

18-22: Soccer County Tournament

18: ACAP Summative Window Opens (Grades 6th-8th)

19: Spring Begins

19: Principal's Meeting

19: West MSB Baseball vs Lauderdale County (A) 4:30/6:30

19: West VB/JVB Baseball vs Huntsville (H) 4:30/6:30

20: Spring Blood Drive

20: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Phyllis Malone!

20: Instructional Supervisors' Meeting

21: 1/2 Day for Students/Parent Conferences

21: PST Groups A & B

21: Prom @ The Cotton Gin

22: Professional Day: No School

22: Happy Birthday to Mr. Zach Linley!

22: ACT Late Registration Deadline for April 13 Testing

23-31: Spring Break

April

1-5: National Assistant Principal Week

3: WLHS Wellness Screening 8:30-10:30

3: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

4: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Mars Hille (A) 5pm 7pm

4: School Librarian Appreciation Day

5: ACAP Alternate Window Closes

8: Happy Birthday to Mr. Tim Ferguson & Mr. Weston Stewart!

8: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Hamilton (H) 5pm 7pm

9: ACT with Writing Makeup

11: West VG/VB Soccer vs. West Morgan (H) 5pm 7pm

12: FFA Safety Day

12: Library Media Specialists Meeting

12: EL Team Meeting

13: ACT Test Date

16: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Mae Jemison (A) 5pm 7pm

17: Progress Report

18: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Stacy Cook & Mr. Russ Gant!

18: West VG/VB Soccer vs. West Morgan (A) 5pm 7pm

19: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Nancy Christopher!

20: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lisa Davis!

20: Volunteer Recognition Day

21: Happy Birthday to Nurse Gina!

22: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Molly Fenn!

22: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Lawrence County (H) 5pm 7pm

23: West VG/VB Soccer vs. Ardmore (H) 5pm 7pm

23: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

24: Trash Panda Field Trip (Junior Beta & Yearbook Staff)

24: National Administrative Professionals' Day

25: Princess Theater Field Trip

26: District FFA CDEs

26: ACAP Summative Window Closes (Grades 6th-8th)

28: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Shirley Messer!

29: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Karen Murray!

29: EOY Reading & Math Benchmark Assessment (Grades 6th-10th) Window Opens

30: Principal's Meeting

30: Deadline to order Senior Year Yearbook

May

1: School Principal's Day

2: Instructional Supervisors' Meeting

3: School Lunch Hero Day

3: ACT Regular Deadline for June 8th Test

6-10: Teacher Appreciation Week

8: School Nurse Day

10: EL Team Meeting

15: EOY Reading & Math Benchmark Assessment (Grades 6th-10th) Window Closes

17: ACT Late Registration Deadline for June 8 Testing

18: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Magan Stewart!

18: National Speech Language Pathologist Day

20: Happy Birthday to Deputy Cody Lewter!

21: Graduation at Clements (5pm) and West Limestone (7pm)

21: ACT Late Registration Deadline for July 13 Testing

23: Last Day of School

23: Report Cards

23: Graduation at Tanner (5pm) and East Limestone (7pm)

23: Happy Birthday to Mr. Brady Clay!

24: Teacher Workday

24: Graduation at Elkmont (5pm) and Ardmore (7pm)

27: Memorial Day

June

1: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tina Coats!

3: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Olivia Hardy!

7: ACT Regular Deadline for July 13th Test

8: ACT Test Date

9: Happy Birthday to Mr. Bryan Jach!

15: Happy Birthday to Mr. Austin Hyde!

17: Happy Birthday to Mr. Jaret Britt!

18: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Eric McGee!

19: Juneteenth

20: Summer Begins

July

4: Happy 4th of July!

4: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sharon Wallace!

9: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tammy Jones!

13: ACT Test Date

18: Happy Birthday to Mrs. LeeAnn Reed!

20: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Heather Gough!

22: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Alex Chrisman!

25: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jennifer Freeman!

29: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Cheyenne Bonner!

30: Happy Birthday to Mr. Hunter Camp!

31: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Laura Black & Mrs. Jessica Colbert!

August

1: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Andria Francis!

12: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Karen Carter!

13: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lunetta Reyer!

28: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Traci Daniel!

September

5: Happy Birthday to Coach Justin Taylor!

7: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Leigh Carter!

12: Happy Birthday to Coach Kim Cooper!

14: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Dedi Rolin!

16: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tracy Jackson!

17: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Ashley Pressnell!

October

22: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Tobie Craig!

23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Chasity Legg!

25: Happy Birthday to Mr. Dakota James!

November

1: Happy Birthday to Mr. Davin Kyle!

3: Happy Birthday to Mr. Chuck Chiriaco!

9: Happy Birthday to Mr. Matt Taylor!

11: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Jammie Patrick!

13: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Arlene Adkins!

24: Happy Birthday to Mr. Bob Barber!

December

2: Happy Birthday to Mr. Ben Campbell!

5: Happy Birthday to Mrs. LaTunga Clemons!

8: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Karen Carter!

9: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Karen White!

11: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Bethany James!

13: Happy Birthday to Mr. Chuck Hood!

16: Happy Birthday to Mr. Kerry Gowan & Mrs. Leonah Kyle!

18: Happy Birthday to Mr. Sam Olinger!

19: Happy Birthday to Coach Shelby Davis!

21: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Sherry Mashburn!

23: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Laine Morris!

24: Christmas Eve

25: Merry Christmas!

27: Happy Birthday to Mr. Anthony Taylor!

30: Happy Birthday to Mrs. Debbie Anderson & Mrs. Laura Mashburn!

31: New Year's Eve!

January

1: Happy New Year!

1: Happy Birthday to Mr. Greg Burchell!

Main Line: 256-233-6687

Fax Number: 256-233-6673

CONTACT INFORMATION

You may find a complete list of our staff on our website www.westlimestonehigh.org. There are direct links to each staff member to help make it easier for you to communicate with any one of them.

ARRIVAL TIMES

7:20am: Arrival time - Students arriving on campus must either go to the gym or cafeteria until 7:45. Staff will report to the assigned duty role.

7:45am: Bell Rings to go to 1st Period

7:50am: Tardy Bell Rings

DISMISSAL TIMES

3:00pm: Dismissal Bell

STAY UPDATED

To stay updated on what's happening at West Limestone High School or any Limestone County school, please keep your child's information up-to-date in PowerSchool when you enroll and throughout the school year. If your phone number or email changes throughout the year, please email Anita Kyle at Anita.Kyle@lcsk12.org to make those corrections.

LUNCH PRICES

Breakfast: FREE for all students

Student Full Paying Lunch: $2.60

Student Reduced Lunch: $0.40

Visitor Lunch: $5.00

NEW PAY SYSTEM: If you need to add money to your child's account, please use the following link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

TITLE I STATUS

We are a Title I School. Our status as a Title I School is determined by the percentage of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Title I Schools are provided federal money based on their rank of the percentage of free/reduced lunches within our school district. This money provides schools with the necessary funds to hire staff to reduce classroom sizes or interventionists who work with students to close achievement gaps. Some schools use the money to purchase software, provide professional development, or provide other instructional materials needed.

Based on last year's free-reduced lunch count, our school will receive about $148,824.12 which will be used to hire two teachers and two interventionists. Of that amount, $2276.17 will be used for Parent & Family Engagement.

These funds are highly beneficial to our school, so please complete the free/reduced lunch application today at https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict. The link is found on our webpage www.westlimestonehigh.org and on the District webpage www.lcsk12.org. Choose "Alabama" and then choose "Limestone County BOE" for our school district to start the application.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: If you feel your child could use some school-based counseling or you would like some recommendations for outside services, please see our school counselors Mr. Bob Watson.

ATTENDANCE INFORMATION: When your child is absent, you have 3 days to return a note for it to be counted excused. Notes after 3 days will not be accepted unless, in the case of truancy, the judge allows overdue doctor's notes.

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM: To address problems with chronic absenteeism, students in Grades K-12 who accumulate 18 or more absences, whether deemed excused or unexcused, are by definition chronically absent and will not be allowed to participate in non-academic school activities (e.g., prom, in-school games, dances, and field days).

E-LEARNING DAY: Each student who meets the requirements of the E-Learning Day Policy, can use up to 6 days a year without being considered absent. See the E-Learning Day form below for the requirements.

NO PASS/NO PLAY: Athletics and other extra-curricular activities are valued parts of our schools. Students must maintain high academic standards in order to participate in these activities. For the immediate preceding school year:

• High School - Students entering grades 10-12 must have passed 6 subjects that total 6 Carnegie units of credit with a minimum composite numerical average of 70 (must include the four core: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies).

• Middle School – Students entering grades 8-9 must have passed 5 new subjects with a minimum composite numerical average of 70 in those five subjects.

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