2023-24 Week 32- March 29, 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 8, 2024 (Mon)
National Assistant Principal’s Week
HCS Desegregation Advisory Committee Meeting in the Lecture Hall: 6:00pm
April 9, 2024 (Tue)
ACT Plus Writing Test for Juniors: 8:30am
ACT WorkKeys Test for Sophomores: 8:30am
E-Learning Day for 9th & 12th Graders
National School Librarian Day
Varsity Baseball vs. Columbia @ Columbia HS: 5:00pm
April 10, 2024 (Wed)
Track & Field Huntsville Metro Championships Meet @ Alabama A&M: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Huntsville City Schools Capital Plan Meeting in the Lecture Hall: 5:30-7:30pm
April 11, 2024 (Thu)
Softball vs. Buckhorn @ Lee HS: 4:30pm
April 12, 2024 (Fri)
Softball @ Mae Jemison Jaguar Tournament: Opponents & Times TBA
April 13, 2024 (Sat)
ACT Test @ Lee: 8:00am
Track & Field Sparkman Senator Classic Meet @ Sparkman HS: 9:00am-1:00pm
April 14, 2024 (Sun)
Two Weeks Ahead
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week!
- April 2 : De’Kaeshia Johnson and Miylisah Hodo
- April 3 : Jenna Rutherford
- April 4 : Imani Taylor, Dae’Janae Danson, and Alexandria Worthington
- April 6 : Leshaun Dennis, Ianna Ferguson, Tyrieke Coleman, Tahalia Francis, and Mr. McDonald
- April 7 : Lorenzo-Rashad Stewart and Dravin Crook
Weekly Announcements & Updates
*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 FamiLee! If you are interested in being in a magnet program next year, the Late HCS Magnet Application for next school year will open on March 19th at 10:00am and run through April 5th, 2024 at 4:00pm. Only magnet programs that have available spots will be open! Apply at www.huntsvillecityschools.org/magnet
*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.
*Yearbooks are on sale now! Now - January 10th the price is $40 for standard and $45 for Personalized. January 11th -March 30th the cost is $45 for standard and $50 for personalized
The deadline to order is March 30th. Order online only on MySchoolFees.
*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-Outs
- Shout out to our Varsity Girls Soccer Team! They defeated Columbia 9-1 this week and beat Mae Jemison 10-0 last week. Way to go ladies!!!!
- Shout-out to the cast and crew of the Little Mermaid! They have been staying late every day and working extremely hard to ensure they deliver a great show to you next weekend! Keep up the great work!!!
- Shout-out to our Lee High School Juniors! They have been working extremely hard at their ACT Boot Camps over the last week to prepare to take the ACT on April 9th!
Magnet Corner
Upcoming Events
Build Little Mermaid
Saturday March 30th 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday March 31st 10:00 - 2:00
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Saturday March 30th 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday March 31st 10:00 - 2:00
From the Desk of the Magnet Directors
Theatre Magnet Director- Mr. Kisor
- Little mermaid rehearsals and builds are our main focus this week! We will begin our first tech rehearsal this weekend in addition to our event “Tea Under the Sea” where children can interact with characters, get face paintings and even go on an egg hunt! Check the flier below for more info. Also check out some of our tech kids and what they have been building and rigging.
Dance Magnet Director- Mrs. Hunkapillar
- Hello Everyone! Today we finished all the choreography for Minor Company and Senior tribute. The rest of the week, I will be setting the tribute piece on the underclassmen and then we will begin cleaning all concert pieces. In Major Company-some of our seniors are working on their student choreography projects. Each choreographer will show me what they have so far in their piece and or their solo on Wednesday , April 3.
- All Music cuts are due to me by Monday, April 8!
- Little Mermaid is 2 weeks away!
- Dance Magnet concert- “Listen” is April 25 and 26 at 7:00 in the MainStage Theater. Tickets are all $5.00.
Creative Writing Magnet Director- Ms. Sisson
- The authors’ diligence is paying off! The first proof of their literary magazine will arrive next week. We will scour the proofs, mark corrections, make edits, and then we will order our next set of proofs. This process is tedious but pays off! We are hoping to have our lit mags for purchase by May 1st.
- Speaking of May 1st, this is our (tentative) opening night of our Spring Readers’ Theatre. We will showcase group pieces, original pieces, praise our seniors, and sell our literary magazines. Final details will be given when we have them.
- Our social media campaign has begun! If you are not already following us, please do! You can find us at: IG - lhsharmoniouslee and FB - Lhs Harmoniouslee. We will be giving sneak peeks and excerpts of the lit mag throughout the coming weeks.
- The authors are now focusing on their Readers’ Theatre pieces and their personal lit mags. All original. All student-chosen. All student-designed.
Visual Arts Magnet Directors- Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Radowski
- V.A. Magnet 4: Senior art students are planning their senior self-portrait piece. They will be paying homage to an artist of their choice in the aesthetic choices. Students are working towards the completion of their reductive printmaking piece.
- Students are preparing work for our school wide art show that will take place in the Cafeteria on May 2nd.
- We are also preparing for our final magnet field trip to Fort Payne to experience glass blowing and then go to Little River Canyon to do plein art painting.
Film and Video Director- Mr. Lee
- Little Mermaid opens next week and the Lee High Magnet is nothing if not COLLABORATIVE! Little Mermaid will feature digital video screens, projections, and even stage special effects co-designed by the Film and Video Magnet!
- This week we also filmed and edited a cute teaser trailer for our Tea Under the Sea Promo Event this Saturday! Check out the promo below!
- Tea Under the Sea Character Meet and Greet- Friday, Mar. 30 2024
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 9: ACT Plus Writing Test for Juniors, 8:30am
Tuesday, April 9: ACT WorkKeys Test for Sophomores, 8:30am
Tuesday, April 9: E-Learning Day for 9th and 12th Grade Students
Thursday, April 25: 4th Quarter Progress Reports Go Home
Thursday, May 23: Last Day of School, Half Day
Friday, May 24: Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony @ the VBC, 3:00pm
Tuesday, May 28: 2nd Semester Report Cards Mailed Home
