Lancer Pride

Hello All,

We are pleased to offer another edition of this newsletter to highlight student, staff and school related accomplishments from this fall. We also have provided a series of updates and reminders as we transition more into the Fall months. Thank you, and best wishes!

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

11/3 - End of MP #1

11/6 - Homecoming 2021 7:00 - 9:30 PM

11/9 - MP #1 Report Cards issued

11/12 - LTHS Drama Club Presents ~ 12 Angry Jurors @ 7:00 PM

11/13 - LTHS Drama Club Presents ~ 12 Angry Jurors @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

11/17 - MP #1 Honor Roll Posted

11/18 - HS Band & Choir Fall Concert @ 7:30 PM in HS Auditorium

11/23 - Early Dismissal for Students

11/24 - Early Dismissal for Students

11/25 - Holiday - No School for Students

11/26 - Holiday - No School for Students

11/29 - Holiday - No School for Students

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)

Some quick reminders for students participating in remote learning during quarantine.

• Attendance is mandatory and will be taken at the beginning of each class, this includes having the video on and engage in lesson, as if you were in class
• Students are expected to be on time virtually, as if they were in school
• Students must complete and submit all assignments, activities and bell ringers for each class.
• If your student is to sick to participate in their classes, you will still be required to submit a written note for their absence.
• Absences from class during remote learning will result in unexcused or unlawful absences.

Please click here to read the complete list of Student Expectations for Quarantined and Remote Learning.

Each year, the YWCA of Northcentral PA requests nominations from the local high schools for their "Young Woman of Excellence." These local nominees are celebrated at their Annual Celebration, and one female senior receives the distinction of being named the Young Wise Woman of the year. The Young Woman of Excellence is one who demonstrates the following qualities: integrity, strength of character and leadership, active participation in her community and school as a volunteer, active club or service member, a positive mentor or role model to other students and an understanding and appreciation of the mission of the YWCA.

Kathryn Schluter was nominated to represent LTHS as our "Young Woman of Excellence" and out of the five local nominees, the YWCA selection committee officially named Kathryn the Young Wise Woman for 2021. All Young Women of Excellence nominees are invited to attend the annual tribute to Women of Excellence on Thursday, November 4. There, Kathryn will be celebrated as the Young Wise Woman of the year.

Please join us in congratulating Kathryn when you see her!

Please join me in congratulating Grace Shaible, who was chosen as Loyalsock's Student of the Quarter!

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 your schools for their academic excellence, character, and positive impact on our school district.

Grace is the first of three seniors that the LTHS scholarship committee will have the honor of choosing as a "Student of the Quarter" for the 2021-22 school year.

Please be sure to congratulate Grace on this honor when you see her!

Education

• Graduated as valedictorian from Montoursville Area High School in 2001
• Completed a Bachelor’s degree with majors in Chemistry and Teacher Education and a Mathematics minor from Michigan State University in 2005 (Go Spartans!)
• Completed a Master’s in K-12 and Postsecondary Leadership from Michigan State University in 2009

Teaching Career

• Taught Chemistry, Physical Science, Conceptual Chemistry, Algebra II, and started the AP Chemistry program at Grand Ledge High School in Grand Ledge, MI from 2006-2015 (Go Comets!)
• Beginning 7th year teaching Honors Physics, Academic Physics, Academic Chemistry, IPS, and AP Physics here at LTHS (Go Lancers!)

School Involvement

• HS Science Curriculum Coordinator
• Girls Basketball and Track & Field scorekeeper
• PA announcer for Soccer and Boys Basketball
• Scoreboard operator for football
• Formerly coached in the baseball program
• Fan and supporter of plays, musicals, and concerts
• If there is any sort of school event going on, there’s a reasonably good chance Mr. Lorson is somewhere supporting it

Other Facts & Interests

• Founding member of MSU’s competitive curling team that placed in national competitions
• Used time during COVID summer to finish training and currently holds a Private Pilot Certificate to fly small airplanes
• Truly values travel of all kinds for any sort of event (no spouse/children/pets has certain advantages!)
• Studied abroad (based in Rome) during the summer between junior and senior year of college
• Drove across the country to California and back for the Rose Bowl in 2014
• Keeps a pennant collection from college campuses he has visited, including every Big Ten campus
• Enjoys being a true nerd – loves spreadsheets, crossword puzzles, brain teasers and difficult problems, and he learned how to complete a Rubik’s cube this summer
• Related to 3 other teachers in the district
• Co-owner of Cousin Benny’s Italian Ice

Scholastic Scrimmage team, led by Mrs. Dangle, faced off against Lewisburg last week. The matchup will be broadcasted on WVIA in February, be sure to tune-in!

Congratulations to the 17 LTHS Seniors who were accepted to Lock Haven University, as a result of their Instant Decision Day!

Congratulations to the 23 members of the Senior class of 2021 that were inducted into National Honor Society on October 17th.

Meghan Alvarez

Grace Baylor

Mia Blas

Jackson Ellis

Jackson Emery

Rylie French

Brayden Gardner

Benjamin Grieco (Not shown)

Emma Hopwood

Rhandie Jessell

Alexis Keefer

Allyia Kennedy

Abbie Machmer

John Nickolaus

Mia Patterson

Andrew Reed

Emma Rude

Margaret Ryder

Kathryn Schluter

Katelyn Schon

Jonah Schreckengast

Grace Shaible (not shown)

Hannah Winter

Congratulations to Coach Ron Insinger "CI" for being named the PIAA 2020-2021 Boys Basketball Coach of the year! This honor will be added to his many lifetime coaching accomplishments:

• Taught Health & Physical Education at Loyalsock from 1974 to his retirement on 1/25/2009 (35 years)
• Became Loyalsock’s Athletic Director in 2007 – present
• Starting his 47th year of coaching the Boys basketball
• Has an overall winning percentage – 84%
• 2021 Class AAA State Champions
• 2020-2021 PIAA Boys Basketball Coach of the Year
• 24 District Titles (five in a row 2001-2005)
• Seven (7) District runner-up titles
• Six (6) District 3rd place
• Four (4) Elite 8’s
• 1990 – Eastern Finalist
• 1993 – State Runner-up
• 30 Conference Championships
• 31 years named “Coach of the Year” of the conference
• 38 out of 46 years with 20+ wins per season
• 2017 Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2016 Pennsylvania Basketball Hall of Fame
• 2020 Lock Haven University Hall of Fame
• 2002 West Branch Valley Hall of Fame

The girls doubles tennis team of Mia Blas and Anna Hall will take on Emma Perkins/Michelle Timothy of Conrad Weiser in the first round of the PIAA 2A Girls Doubles Tennis State Championship, on Friday, November 5. Best of luck girls!

Photo Credit: Dave Kennedy, Sun Gazette

The Lancers Football team enters district playoffs with a 6-4 record. They will take on Cowanesque Valley (6-3) on Friday Night, November 5 at 7:00 PM at Kenneth Robbins Stadium.

The 2021 Loyalsock Ladies Golf Team is the most decorated in the history of the program. This team has combined to win 4 consecutive District IV Team Titles, two District IV Individual Titles ( Mia Patterson 2018 & 2019), 1 trip to the PIAA Individual Eastern Regional Tournament in Fleetwood in 2019 for Mia Patterson, two trips to the PIAA Individual State Tournament at Heritage Hills in York for Grace Shaible (2020 & 2021), two consecutive trips to the PIAA Team Subregional with District II (2020 & 2021), a Subregional Team Title in 2021qualifying them to participate in the PIAA Team Tournament at Heritage Hills where they placed 4th in the state.

The team is made up of Seniors Allyia Kennedy, Mia Patterson, and Grace Shaible and are coached by Head Coach Jeff Whiteman and assistants Rob Lytle and Bree Free. Both Kennedy and Shaible had never touched a club prior to the 2018 season and were shooting scores near 140. Shaible had a scoring average of 84 her Senior year and Kennedy posted the team low score of 85 at the PIAA Team Tournament in York. Coach Whiteman stated "This team is a testament to what can be achieved with desire and unlimited hard work. This team has been an absolute joy to coach over the last 4 years and it is my opinion that with their dedication and work ethic the sky is the limit as they move forward in life."

Congratulations on building an impressive high school legacy!

Congratulation to the cross country team, led by coach Nick Hessert, who participated in Districts last week at Bloomsburg University. Although a small team this year, they all had PR's at Districts. Missing from photo is Senior Megan Alvarez.

The Lady Lancers soccer team improved their record over last season, clinching 6 victories. The team has been led by Head Coach Dan Solley and Assistant Coach Lynette Reitz. At the end of the season Coach Solley announced that he would be stepping down as the girls head coach and Coach Reitz would be taking over as the new head coach, starting with the 2022 season. Thank you to Coach Solley for your leadership the last two year and good-luck to Coach Reitz on the upcoming season!

The Loyalsock Lancers Boy's Soccer team came off a season where they improved on their 7-8-3 record from last season, finishing with an overall record of 9-10-1. The most memorable moment from this season was the Lancer's notching a dramatic district win over cross-town rivals Montoursville, 3-2 in double overtime, on a Lucas Pearson header, from a Matt O'Malley assist.

Matt O'Malley led the team in points and assists (35 points on 11 goals and 13 assists), Brayden Gardner led the team in goals, with 12, while the Lancer's defense and goalkeeper helped the team keep 6 clean sheets on the year.

The Boys Soccer team is led by Coach Ian Scheller.

The volleyball team wrapped up its inaugural season with two 3-0 victories over Midd-West in a double header. This was also their senior night, where they celebrated Hannah Winter, the senior captain.

Thanks to everyone for a great first season!

Winter Sports Physicals are scheduled for Thursday, November 11, starting at 2:30 PM. Please contact the HS office to schedule your appointment time. Physicals are $10 and payment is due at the time of appointment. Online registration MUST be completed prior to the physical.

On-line registration can be completed by visiting the Athletic Website at www.ltlancers.org and clicking on the link for online registration. If your student athlete played a sport in the Fall, just log in to your student and/or parent Big Teams account and complete Section 8. If you answer "NO" to all the questions, your registration is complete. If you answer "YES" to any questions, you will be required to have a Section 9 completed by your physician. You can find Section 9 available for download on the website under the files & links tab. Once the completed Section 9 is uploaded, the Athletic Department will review for approval.

If your student did NOT play a fall sport, please have them log in to their student account, using their school email and the password "bigteams". Please Note: Student accounts have already been created. Students do NOT need to create new accounts. All sections of PIAA Pre-participation packet and school required documents should be completed and digitally signed. You (or the student) will be required to send a invitation to link to a Parent Account. The invite can be found under "linked accounts". Once you've accepted the invitation, and created your parent account, you will be required to complete any incomplete forms and digitally sign, as the parent. Please be sure to upload a current physical, dated after July 1, 2021. After the registration is complete, it will be reviewed for approval by the Athletic Department. You can find detailed instructions on registration process in the announcement section of the Athletic Website.

Reminder: Your student athlete will NOT be permitted to begin practices if their registration is incomplete. If you have any questions about registration or physicals, please call Shannon Butters, Athletic Secretary at 570-326-3581 ext. 1300.

Winter HS Sports Coach contact information:

HS Girls Varsity & JV Basketball - Curtis Jacobson - cjacobson@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Boys Varsity & JV Basketball - Ron Insinger - rinsinger@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Boys 9th Grade Basketball - Lynn Datres - ldatres@comcast.net

HS Varsity & JV Wrestling - Ben Hepburn - benjaminhepburn692@gmail.com

HS Swimming & Diving - Sean McCann - smccann@wasd.org

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

Best of luck to the Lancer Marching Band as they prepare for the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships!

The Lancer Marching Band has spent all Fall competing in Tournament of Bands contests throughout the region, and now will travel to Harrisburg for the 48th annual Atlantic Coast Championships on Sunday, November 7th.

Tournament of Bands consists of hundreds of high school bands from North Carolina to New York, and New Jersey to Ohio. The four hundred plus member bands will compete in nearly two hundred possible competitions throughout the season, with the ultimate goal of performing at Atlantic Coast Championships. Congratulations to our Lancer Marching Band, and good luck at ACCs!

(Pictured are the senior members of the Lancer Marching Band.)

Marching Band Director - Ryan Bulgarelli - rbulgarelli@loyalsocklancers.org

Assistant Marching Band Director - Amanda Haney - ahaney@loyalsocklancers.org

Color Guard Instructor - Michelle Carpenter - mcarpenter@loyalsocklancers.org

The Pennsylvania Department of Health guidance issued August 17, 2020 and posted to the PDE website requires masks to be worn at all Pennsylvania schools at all times, even if individuals are more than 6 feet apart. There are unique considerations for individual students who have health issues and are documented medically. Students who refuse to wear a mask properly without medical documentation will be secluded and/or sent home in order to maintain the safety and welfare of everyone.

Effective at 12:01 am Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, masks are required to be worn inside K-12 school buildings, early learning programs and child care providers to keep students safely in school and Delta variant out.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3mQ6eo3

If you would like to help prevent your student from being quarantined, as the result of contact tracing, please consider providing the school nurse with a copy of their vaccination card.

For more information on contact tracing procedures, please click here for the district flowchart.

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

Loyalsock Township School District is in need of van (PA Driver’s License) and bus drivers to transport students to and from school each day on unique and established routes. If you are interested or know of anyone that would be interested in this opportunity, please contact Mr. Egly at the District Service Center.

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!

There have been some updates to the attendance policy, please note the changes below:

Unexcused late arrivals to school will be classified as either Level 1 Tardy (entering up to 8:30 AM) or Level 2 Tardy (entering from 8:31 AM - 10:00 AM). The consequences for these events are cumulative and are listed below.

Students entering school after 10:01 AM until 12:15 PM, without a parent note or medical note, will be charged a unexcused/unlawful half day.

Students entering school at 12:16 PM or later, without a parent note or medical note, will be charged with a unexcused/unlawful full day.

Students will have three (3) school days to turn in parent notes and five (5) school days to turn in medical notes, for absences to be excused.

Students will only be permitted two (2) excused tardy's, with a parent note, per semester.

Please be sure to review the 2021-2022 Student Handbook on the High School website, for more detailed information on our student attendance policy.

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).

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