2023-24 Week 34- April 12, 2024
The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…
Where Great Things Are Happening!
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/lhs
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv
Upcoming Events
April 15, 2024 (Mon)
Freshman Field Trip to Nashville
Deadline to apply for SOAR HBCU Scholars Program
Volleyball Tryouts in the Big Gym: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Desegregation Advisory Committee Public Meeting in the Lecture Hall: 6:00pm
April 16, 2024 (Tue)
- 10th Grade Dual Enrollment Assembly in the Theatre: 11:30am
Volleyball Tryouts in the Big Gym: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Softball vs. Randolph @ Randolph HS: 5:00pm
April 17, 2024 (Wed)
Deadline to Apply for STEM Summer Institute Program
Purple Up Day: Wear Purple To Support Our Military Students
Tennis Sectionals @ Alabama A&M: Times TBD
Volleyball Tryouts in the Big Gym: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Drake State Industry Day Field Trip
HudsonAlpha Discovering New Adventures in Biotech Field Trip
April 18, 2024 (Thu)
- 9th Grade Dual Enrollment Assembly in the Theatre: 11:30am
Tennis Sectionals @ Alabama A&M: Times TBD
Minority Pre-Law Conference Field Trip @ AAMU
April 19, 2024 (Fri)
- Deadline to submit 10th & 11th Grade class trip forms to Mr. Holder
- Sophomore ACT WorkKeys BootCamp #1: 12:40pm-3:40pm
April 20, 2024 (Sat)
April 21, 2024 (Sun)
Two Weeks Ahead
April 22, 2024 (Mon)
Earth Day
Sophomore ACT WorkKeys BootCamp #2: 8:30am-11:30am
Softball vs. Randolph @ Lee HS: 5:00pm
April 23, 2024 (Tue)
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- 10th Grade ACT WorkKeys Test: 8:30am
- 11th Grade Makeup ACT WorkKeys Test: 8:30am
Softball vs. Tanner @ Tanner HS: 5:00pm
April 24, 2024 (Wed)
Administrative Professionals Day
10th Grade Class Trip to Alabama State University & the Legacy Museum/Memorial
CTE Signing Day in the Lecture Hall: 9:00am
April 25, 2024 (Thu)
4th Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
Softball vs. Columbia @ Lee HS: 5:00pm
Spring Dance Show “Listen” in the Theatre: 7:00pm
April 26, 2024 (Fri)
11th Grade Class Trip to Miles College & the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Track & Field 6A Section 4 Sectionals Meet @ Fort Payne HS: 8:00am-3:00pm
Drake State Technical & Community College “On The Road” Recruitment Event for Seniors: All Day
Spring Dance Show “Listen” in the Theatre: 7:00pm
April 27, 2024 (Sat)
Track & Field 6A Section 4 Sectionals Meet @ Fort Payne HS: 8:00am-3:00pm
April 28, 2024 (Sun)
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week!
April 15: Devin Caster, Erik Martinez
- April 16: Meredith Cox, Natalyia Adams
- April 18: Omarion Thompson, Amya Green, Jayda Blair-Raby, Savannah Walker, Kim Madison
- April 19: Marian Biss
- April 21: Kyleigh Bennett, Chase McNealey
Weekly Announcements & Updates
*Our 10th and 11th grade class trips are coming up in 2 weeks! The sophomore class trip will be Wednesday, April 24 to Montgomery to visit Alabama State University and the Legacy Museum & Memorial. The junior class trip will be Friday, April 26 to Birmingham to see Miles College & the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The cost to go on a class trip will be $10 and all permission slips and money are due to Mr. Holder by next Friday, April 19. Permission slips are in folders on either side of the 2nd floor Lee High Hall elevator.
*Attention, FamiLEE! Mark your calendars - Volleyball Tryouts are NEXT week, April 15-17 between 4:00-6:00pm each day in the big gym. A current physical is required!!!
*Attention FamiLEE! After school workouts have begun for any young men that plan to or want to play football next year, Mondays and Wednesdays are at the field house for weight training and Tuesdays and Thursdays are on the football field for on the field training. Practice is from 4:00-5:30 each day! Please see a coach if you have questions:
- Coach McGuire-RM 125
- Coach Judah-RM 224
- Coach Boykin-Security
- Coach Wade-ISS
*Attention Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade Students! The CAP & GOWN Project is sponsoring their annual STEM Summer Institute this summer. This is a FREE, 2-week, ACT, STEM connection, and college preparation program. It will be held June 3-7 (*with an optional overnight college tour after the program June 7-8) and July 8-13 at UAH's College of Science (*NOTE students are expected to attend BOTH weeks). The program will include:
-ACT prep in all four tested subject areas (English, math, reading, and science)
-College tours
-College research and preparation (resume writing, college application process, financial aid prep)
-Hands on STEM programming including a FlexFactor project and Shark Tank pitch, inspiring speakers from local STEM industries, and an industry tour.
*Here is the link to apply: http://www.capandgownproject.org/stem-summer-institute
*Direct link to the Google Form: https://forms.gle/TGpe3gSMxgNbcgud7
-Successful completion of the 2024 STEM SI means 80% attendance, complete all assignments, attend and present at the FlexFactor SharkTank, as well as attend the college and industry tours.
-Please direct all questions to: Ms. Emily Heller, Executive Director of CAP & GOWN, at emily@capandgownproject.org
*Attention Seniors! Senior Portraits need to be taken at Prestige if you have not already had them done. Please call 855-918-2930 to make an appointment or click this link.
*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.
Magnet Corner
Upcoming Events
May 1-2: Creative Writing Magnet’s Readers’ Theatre - 6:30 PM Black Box Theater
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Parents are always needed to watch the back hallway during the performances of the Dance Concert-Dates are Thursday, April 26 and Friday, April 27. Times needed are 6:30-8:30
From the Desk of the Magnet Directors
Theatre Magnet Director- Mr. Kisor
We are in the final stretch. Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Little Mermaid for the successful weekend! This week we had school shows for Huntsville Elementary schools.
Our focus moving forward will transition to our Thespian Banquet and Center Stage summer programming. My first block is working on the logistics of both of these programs. Learning the business side of running a company.
2nd block is working on Dinner Theatre auditions and performance material and 3rd block is working on the Short Film Festival
Director of Technical Theatre- Ms. Campolongo
Congratulations to everyone on such a successful show!! Our school shows were a huge success.
Next week, we are going to shift our focus to all of our upcoming concerts including the dance and music concerts. We will strike the set starting on Tuesday and get our spaces ready to accommodate all of the events. We will also start lectures again and assign out our next group of projects.
Hours will be inputted into the gradebook out of 120 points (2 points for every hour). This is so everyone can see where they are at progress wise.
Dance Magnet Director- Mrs. Hunkapillar
- Next week we are moving into our show mode! “Listen” is the title of our spring concert! Our opening number is the piece that the Giordano Dance Company set on our kiddos in the fall-The name of that piece is titled, “When You Listen”
- DME will be finishing up all cleaning of all choreography for performance. We will try to rehearse on stage during their dance class block if the Tech crew has finished clearing the stage.
- After school rehearsals (tech week) begins Monday, April 22. Rehearsal begins at 4:00 and will run no later than 8:00 pm. I will have the dancers call or text their rides if it looks like we will finish earlier. Please see the Performance and expectations handout (on GroupMe)
- Tickets for “Listen” are $5.00 and can be purchased at the door.
Visual Arts Magnet Directors- Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Radowski
- Painting- A huge thank you to our students for creating some wonderful art to display in our theater lobby for The Little Mermaid production by out theater department
- Painting is currently working on a 1 pt perspective mini gallery with 7 paintings of various pre assigned styles
- Drawing - A huge thank you to our students for creating some wonderful art to display in our theater lobby for The Little Mermaid production by our theater department. Drawing is currently working on a redo of a cover of a book or album.
Senior Class Of 2024 Information
Attention Senior Class of 2025! Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality? Drake State Community & Technical College is here to help you every step of the way! We're bringing our expertise straight to your high school on April 26th, making it easier than ever for you to embark on your college journey. We understand that navigating the application and enrollment process can be daunting. That's why we're breaking down barriers by meeting you where you are. By bringing Drake State to your doorstep, we aim to provide personalized support to both students and parents, ensuring a smooth transition from application to enrollment. Get ready to meet our team and discover the countless opportunities awaiting you at Drake State. We can't wait to see you at your high school soon!
Please click here for the PowerPoint from the February Senior Parent Meeting.
It is our goal that all seniors will be enrolled, employed, and/or enlisted by the end of the summer. We are here to help!
- 12th Grade Counselor: Chris White (chris.white@hsv-k12.org)
- Graduation Coach: Patrick Holder (patrick.holder@hsv-k12.org)
- Senior Sponsor: Nicole Fields (nicole.fields@hsv-k12.org)
- HCS College Counselor: Lacey Guthrie (lacey.guthrie@hsv-k12.org) – at Lee every Monday, available for students and parents/guardians.
- HCS Career Counselor: Cary Watkins (cary.watkins@hsv-k12.org – at Lee every Thursday, available for students and parents/guardians.
- National Guard Recruiter: Wendell Williams (205-746-4155) – can help with all branches of the military.
Planning Ahead
Tuesday, April 23: ACT WorkKeys Test for Sophomores, 8:30am
Wednesday, April 24: 10th Grade Class Trip to Alabama State University & the Legacy Museum/Memorial
Wednesday, April 24: CTE Signing Day in the Lecture Hall: 9:00am
Thursday, April 25: 4th Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
Friday, April 26: 11th Grade Class Trip to Miles College & the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
Wednesday, May 1: Senior Breakfast in the Cafeteria: 9:00am
Wednesday, May 1: Academic & Arts Signing Day in the Theatre: 2:30pm
Friday, May 3: Senior Awards Ceremony Lineup Practice in the Theatre: 11:30am
Friday, May 3: Senior Graduation Practice #1 in the Gym: 12:00-1:00pm
Saturday, May 4: Prom @ the Huntsville Botanical Gardens, 7:00-10:00pm
Sunday, May 5: Senior Awards Ceremony in the Theatre: 3:00pm
Sunday, May 5: Senior Awards Reception in the Cafeteria: 4:30pm
Monday, May 13: 9th Grade Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the Theatre: 9:30am
Tuesday, May 14: 10th Grade Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in the Theatre: 9:30am
Tuesday, May 14: Senior Graduation Practice #2 in the Gym: 11:30am-12:15pm
Wednesday, May 15: 11th Grade Awards & Commitment to Graduate Ceremony in Theatre: 9:30am
Thursday, May 16: Senior Game Night / Cookout in the Gym / Theatre Courtyard: 4:30-6:30pm
Friday, May 17: Lee's Got Talent Show in the Theatre: 4th Block
Monday, May 20: Senior Clearance / Cap & Gown Distribution in the Library: 1:00-3:30pm
Tuesday, May 21: Senior Parade to Chapman & AAA: 10:30am
Thursday, May 23: Last Day of School, Half Day
Friday, May 24:Teacher Work Day / Staff Development, No School
Friday, May 24: Senior Graduation Practice #3 @ the VBC: 9:00am
Friday, May 24: Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony @ the VBC, 3:00pm
Tuesday, May 28: 2nd Semester Report Cards Mailed Home
