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2022-23 Week 29 - March 19, 2023
The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…
Where Great Things Are Happening!
Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/schools/lee-high-school
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv
Upcoming Events
Monday, 3/20
- Grissom Tiger Golf Classic Tournament @ Valley Hill CC Huntsville: 8:30am
- Tennis Spirit Night Fundraiser @ Taco Mama Twickenham Location: 4:00-8:00pm
Varsity Baseball vs. Columbia @ Lee HS (Double Header / Senior Night): 4:30/6:30
- Softball vs. Decatur @ Lee HS: 5:00pm
Tuesday, 3/21
Softball vs. Buckhorn @ Lee HS: 5:00pm
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Buckhorn @ Lee HS: 5:30pm
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Buckhorn @ Lee HS: 7:3-pm
DAC Lee Feeder Pattern Meeting in the Lecture Hall: 6:00pm
- Faculty Meeting in the Library: 3:50pm
- Tennis vs. Mae Jemison @ Lee HS: 4:00pm
- Football Fundraiser at Zaxby's on North Memorial Parkway: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday, 3/23
- Teacher PLC Meetings in Room 219 During Planning
- Tennis vs. Fort Payne @ Fort Payne: 4:00pm
- Varsity Baseball vs. Jemison @ Lee HS: 4:30pm
- Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Sparkman @ Lee HS: 5:30pm
Friday, 3/24
- Softball @ Parker High School Tournament: TBD
Saturday, 3/25
- Varsity Baseball vs. Whitesburg Christian @ Lee HS: 11:00am
- JV Baseball vs. Whitesburg Christian @ Lee HS: 1:00pm
Next Week
Monday, 3/27
- Falcon Invitational Golf Tournament @ RTJ Muscle Shoals: 8:00am
Tuesday, 3/28
Softball vs. James Clemens @ Lee HS: 5:00pm
Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Jemison @ Lee HS: 5:30pm
Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Jemison @ Lee HS: 7:30pm
Wednesday, 3/29
Thursday, 3/30
- Teacher PLC Meetings in Room 219 During Planning
- Softball vs. Parker @ Lee HS: 4:00pm
- JV Baseball vs. Hazel Green @ Hazel Green HS: 4:30pm
- Varsity Baseball vs. Hazel Green @ Hazel Green HS: 5:30pm
Spring Musical "The Wiz" in the Theatre: 7:00pm
Friday, 3/31
2023-24 Course Registration Entry Deadline
Spring Musical "The Wiz" in the Theatre: 7:00pm
Saturday, 4/1
HCS Elementary School Math Competition @ Lee HS: 8:00am
B.J. Invitational Track Meet @ Bob Jones HS: 9:00am
Varsity Baseball vs. Hazel Green @ Lee HS (Double Header): 12:00pm/2:00pm
Spring Musical "The Wiz" in the Theatre: 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who have birthdays this week!
- Monday, 3/20 - Jeremy Brown, Kaitlyn Edmonson, and Erika Perez-Diego
- Tuesday, 3/21 - Sarah Vorpagel, Aubriana Byars, and Ekua Young-Arthur
- Wednesday, 3/22 - Jarquavion Binford and Rosa Hernandez-Isabel
Thursday, 3/23 - Leeya Shoulders and Carmello Grays
- Friday, 3/24 - Mahki Caudle-Little
- Saturday, 3/25 - Marcus Musch, Makayla Conner, and Makenzie Conner
- Sunday, 3/26 - T'Aijah Boyd, Aniyah-Lei Howard, and Evalynn Wilbourn
Weekly Announcements & Updates
*Attention Lee High School Juniors & other interested students! Please join us for the upcoming ACT Bootcamp Sessions to prepare for the ACT in April! See the flyer below for more details!
*Students in the 11th grade will be taking the ACT Plus Writing on Tuesday, April 11. All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will engage in e-learning on this day. All 11th grade students will be taking the ACT Plus Writing at school campuses. This schedule adjustment will help accommodate 11th graders who will be taking part in testing. All 9th, 10th, and 12th graders will not report to campuses and instruction will occur virtually. This e-learning day will only impact high schools. All other grade levels will proceed with normal operations and not be affected by this schedule adjustment.
*Yearbooks are on sale now! The current price is $40 for standard and a $45 for engraved. You can pay online at MySchoolFees or in person to Ms. King during zero period ONLY in room 124.
*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
- Congrats to our PBIS Superstars who received free Kona Ice on the Friday before break!
- Shout-out to our tennis team seniors!
- Shout-out to the Varsity Girls Soccer team for defeating Mae Jemison 10-0 the ween before break!
- Shout out to our softball team for defeating Mae Jemison 10-8 the week before break!
- Shout-out to the Lee High School Academic Team! They earned 3rd place in the Huntsville City Schools District Academic Team Championship thanks to Louise Block (captain), Skye Anderson, Jack Phillips, and Clay Brizendine!
- Shout-out to the JROTC General Battalion for attending the Spring Leadership Conference in Prattville, AL at which C/1SG Jaden Johnson was selected to represent JROTC at the State level as the Vice President for Army JROTC.
Magnet Corner
Shout-Outs
- Shout-out to our magnet program because it is Arts Education Month and we believe that arts are an invaluable part of our lives and that arts help enhance education.
- Come help us celebrate Arts Education month with an arts showcase hosted by AAA at 6:00 on Thursday in in their theatre. The showcase will feature visual arts, creative arts, and performing arts pieces from HCS’ magnet schools.
- Lee High Theatre presents their spring musical "The Wiz" March 30-April 1 in the Theatre.
College Counselor Updates
- Ms. Lacey Guthrie is the HCS College Counselor assigned to LHS! To get in touch with her, please e-mail her at lacey.guthrie@hsv-k12.org
- Connect with the District College Counselors online! We’re sharing information about college, scholarships, FAFSA, and more! Facebook: HCS District College Counselors. Website: https://sites.google.com/hsv-k12.org/hcscollegecounselors
- Please click here for the 2022-2023 college info chart!
Notes From The Nurse
- If your child is exhibiting any symptoms of the flu or COVID-19 or tests positive, please contact Nurse Brooke at 256-428-8150 ext 277 or lauren.parsons@hsv-k12.org. Thank you.
- Notes From The Nurse
Planning Ahead
Friday, April 7: E-Learning Day, Virtual School
Tuesday, April 11: ACT Plus Writing Test For All Juniors: 8:30am
Tuesday, April 11: E-Learning Day For 9th, 10th, and 12th Grades
Wednesday, April 19: ACT WorkKeys Online Retest For Selected Seniors: 8:30am
Tuesday, April 25: Makeup ACT WorkKeys Online Retest For Selected Seniors: 8:30am
Saturday, April 29: Lee High School Prom @ the Huntsville Country Club: 7-11pm
Wednesday, May 24: Last Day of School
Thursday, May 25: Lee High School Graduation @ the Von Braun Center: 3:00pm