Lancer Pride

We are fortunate to have such talented and driven students in our school. As the warm weather approaches, please watch for exciting news and information on how our students perform on a variety of fronts, including for the Class of 2022 as graduation nears!

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

3/31 - Last day of MP#3

4/2 - Winter Formal - Old Hollywood

4/5 - MP #3 Report Cards Issued

4/6 - School Board Meeting

4/12 - MP #3 Honor Roll Posted

4/14 - School in Session (Make-up day from 2/25)

4/15 - Holiday - No school

4/18 - Professional Education Day - No School for Students

We Need Lifeguards!

We are now hiring for lifeguards! Hours are flexible & include daytime & occasional weekend hours.

FREE YMCA Membership included with employment!

Not certified? No problem! We offer in house certification!

Who can apply? Anyone 15 years or older with a strong swimming ability & desire to serve others!

Location: Williamsport YMCA

For questions or to apply, contact

dannys@rvrymca.org or call (570) 323-7134 ext.120.

Loyalsock Township is hiring a Pool Manager and Assistant Manager to oversee the staff and daily operations at the Loyalsock Community Pool. Candidates should be hardworking, highly organized, and enjoy working with the public. Previous management experience is a plus but is not required. This is an hourly paid position. The pay rate is $13.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience. If you are interested in this position, please contact the Recreation Department at 570-567-7525. Applications are available on our website www.loyalsocktownshipbos.com or at the Loyalsock Recreation Office at 1607 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport.

Spirit Club and Student Council are pleased to announce that they will be holding the 2022 Formal on Saturday, April 2nd in the high school cafe. The theme is "Old Hollywood".

When: April 2, 2022
Where: Loyalsock High School Cafe
Time: 7:00-9:30 pm

Tickets are $10 each. Friday, April 1st is the last day to purchase tickets in school. No tickets will be sold at the door.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Smith (H2) or Miss Nolan (G7). We are looking forward to a great dance!

Congratulations to the following Seniors for being voted to the Mr. Sock Court:

Saraj Ali

Nick Damiano

Brendan Clark

Moxen Cotter

Jaiden Ross

Ben Grieco

Cooper Larson

Congratulations to the following Seniors for being voted to the Queen Court:

Alexis Keefer

Alliya Kennedy

Mia Patterson

Gianna Barone

Meghan Alvarez

Emma Rude

Maggie Ryder

Congratulation to the following 9th grade girls for being nominated to the Princess Court:

Lauren O'Malley

Lucy Tripp

Jenine Ghayyada

Julie Ellis

Kinley Rodarmel

Adara Whitehead

Sydney Bigelow

There are currently 21 scholarship opportunities available with a deadline in April. Please click here to find the full list.

Please consider checking if you qualify for any of these awards and take the time to apply. It is absolutely worth your time and effort!

LTHS students who have expressed potential interest in building their career knowledge and skills through participation in a career and technical education (CTE) program at LycoCTC have been visiting to learn more! CTE students attend their core academic courses at LTHS and instruction in their program area of interest at LycoCTC, in place of elective courses here. This is a great opportunity for students who have future career interests in the offered areas or those who aren’t sure of their future goals, especially if they would prefer engagement in hands-on learning for half of their school day!

To learn more, please visit: https://www.lycoctc.org/ and reach out to your student’s school counselor.

If your student is interested in attending, they should complete the LycoCTC Application by Friday, April 8 for enrollment in the 2022-2023 school year. Students who apply will still have an opportunity to change their mind, however applications received after the deadline are subject to class availability and classes may fill.

Education

• Bachelors in Music Education from Penn State University and the Schreyers Honors college, 2013

• 4 year member of the Penn State Blue Band

• Masters in Music Education from University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA), 2019

Teaching Career

• 9 years of teaching within the Loyalsock Township School District

• High School Band, Guitar, Digital Studio Recording, Music for the Masses
• Middle School Music Technology and Modern Band
• Fine Arts Department Coordinator

Involvement at LTHS

• Director of Bands - Symphonic Band (curricular) and Symphonic Wind Ensemble (extra-curricular), Lancer Marching Band (Cavalcade Champions in 2019 and 2017), LTHS Jazz Band
• Fine Arts Department Coordinator
• Heart Team Member
• LTHS Musical Theater Orchestra Conductor
• Class of 2023 co-advisor

Family

• Three siblings, Eric (30), Kyle (26), Paige (22) and sister-in-law Brooke (30)

• Zuri (Bernese Mountain Dog, @justzurichhelen on instagram)

Hobbies

• Playing and watching soccer (USMNT, AS Roma, Philadelphia Union)

• Making music (Billtown Brass Band, Penn Central Wind Band)
  

• Playing and watching football (Penn State, Denver Broncos)

• Spending time outside (at the beach, hiking, on the water)
  

• Traveling and exploring new places and cultures (going to Antigua in April)

• Reading (Jedediah Jenkins is his favorite writer at the moment)
  

• Cooking (vegan) and trying new foods and recipes

Fun Facts

• Currently serves as the PMEA District 8 President (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association)

• Played football in high school (York Suburban High School in York, PA)

• Ryan is his middle name (all of the Bulgarelli siblings go by their middle names)

• Loves to spend time at the beach (Avalon, NJ is his favorite!)

Congratulations to the following students who participated in the 42nd annual Scholarship Challenge presented by Choice 102 Radio and Radigan Media, a multiple-award-winning High School trivia competition. The competition is comprised of 20 teams, all of whom compete live on the radio at the Sayre Theater. Congratulations to the following students for a well-fought effort against Elmira High School:

Ben Grieco

Aaron French

Meghan Alvarez

Mia Blas

Brayden Gardner

Congratulations to Kendall Cohick, Jenine Ghayyada, and Lucy Tripp for taking 11th place, with over 100 teams competing at Husky Dog Pound.

Rylie French will be joining as an Aerospace Medical Service Technician and Gavin Briggs will be an Air Traffic Controller. Congratulations to both of you and thank you for your service!

The Central Pennsylvania Section of the American Weld Society held the 2022 Welding Competition at the Pennsylvania College of Technology on March 2. Gavin Briggs and Blaze Emerick qualified to attend the event by earning a top finish amongst their peers within the CTE Welding program at Williamsport Area High School. At PCT, Blaze and Gavin competed against 16 additional students from the region in a rigorous competition that evaluated their work through both visual testing and x-ray technology. Both students were invited to attend the Student Awards Night where the top 6 place winners were honored – quite an achievement in itself! Even more impressive – Gavin earned himself a 2nd place finish with Blaze taking home 3rd place! We are incredibly proud of both Gavin and Blaze for their accomplishment!

Good luck to our High School Odyssey of the Mind team competing at the state tournament this Saturday at Lock Haven University.

Division 3 Problem 1: Escape Vroom

Ezra Black

Julia Ellis

Dakota Fluck

Preston Heiser

Maria Pardoe

Aadi Patel

Fin Stetts

STUDENTS FROM LOYALSOCK TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL-STATE HONORS MUSIC ENSEMBLES

Students from Loyalsock Township High School reached the highest level a high school musician can achieve by earning a place in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Festival music ensembles.

Each year, thousands of high school musicians across the state audition in their geographic area. Individually, students perform for a panel of judges. Student musicians who rank the highest advance to compete against student musicians from other parts of PMEA Regions. The highest-ranking student musicians at the PMEA Region level qualify to perform in one of six Pennsylvania All-State music ensembles.

“We commend the student musicians that are part of the 2022 PMEA All-State Festival,” commented PMEA President and retired music educator Phil Stattel. “We know the past two years have been challenging for all students and for these students to work through the challenges to perform at the highest level is to be celebrated.”

Students from LTHS include Maria Blas, Soprano and Ian Hornberger, Tuba will perform in the All-State Vocal Jazz and Concert Band, respectively.

The student musicians who qualify will perform at the annual PMEA All-State Festival at the Kalahari Resort in The Poconos, Pennsylvania April 8-9, 2022. Nationally recognized conductors at the convention direct the groups who rehearse for two days and conclude with a performance. Learn more about the event and the guest conductors at: https://www.pmea.net/pmeaall-stateinformation/

About PMEA
The Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the musical development of all Pennsylvanians. The present membership evolved from a small group of band directors dating from 1933. Today, the organization includes those engaged in music instruction at all levels, from preschool through college and university, as well as those in the music industry, merchandising and publishing. The organization promotes and supports quality music education, learning and performance as well as promoting and supporting music education in schools and communities. PMEA is affiliated with The National Association for Music Education, NAfME. For more information about PMEA visit www.pmea.net.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Mary Poppins for an exceptional 3 day run of performances!

Our Intro to 3D Art students created Reconstructed Book Sculptures that are currently on display in our library!

@ArtLtsd

Congratulations to CI for being honored by the PIAA as Pennsylvania's winningest Boys Coach with 1,010 wins.

Congratulations to Lyndie Peters and Dominick Horning for placing first at the PIAA District 6 Diving Championships on March 3rd.

Congratulation to Lyndie Peters and Dominick Horning for being voted as the Girl & Boy "Diver of the Year" by the Sun Gazette. (See photo above)

Also congratulations to the following swimmers for being named to the Sun Gazette Swimming All-Star Team:

Molly Garrison

Kendall Cohick

Jaden Rankinen

We are very proud of how well you represented Loyalsock Township High School and Loyalsock Township Athletics!

Please click here to read the full Sun Gazette article or check out the sports section of the March 30th edition.

Congratulations to both the boys and girls basketball teams for capturing the title of District IV Class 3A Champions for the 2021-2022 Season!

Hannah Winter, Mia Patterson and Mallory Rodarmel from Loyalsock Township High School signed their letters of intent to play in the MAC next year.

Hannah Winter plans to play softball at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA, where she will be studying nursing.

"Hannah is a talented, hardworking, and humble player that is always looking to improve her skills," stated Coach Mark Godfrey. “She is a great teammate, leader, and all-round good person. She represents everything about our program, and I know she will continue to put in the work to succeed at the next level.”

Hannah was accompanied by her parents, Tim and Lisa Winter. We congratulate Hannah and wish her the best of luck as a Colonel at Wilkes University!

Mia Patterson will be playing basketball at DeSales University. She plans to attend the 3+2 Physician Assistant Program.

"Mia is a constant competitor that has earned every accolade over her high school career. Since meeting Mia in 7th grade, she has put countless hours in the gym and I am really excited for her to get the opportunity to play at the next level."

Mia was accompanied by her mother and father, Jennifer and Jeff Patterson. We congratulate Mia and wish her the best of luck as a Bulldog at DeSales University!

Mallory Rodarmel will be playing softball at Lycoming College, where she plans to study Business Management.

"Mallory is a hardworking young lady, who is a wonderful teammate," stated Coach Godfrey. I'm excited to see her take the step to the next level! I have no doubts she will be successful at whatever she does in the future.

Mallory was accompanied by her parents, Rennie and Mindy Rodarmel. We congratulate Mallory and wish her the best of luck as a Warrior at Lycoming College.

Loyalsock Girls Basketball has reached the Elite 8 the last two years, so it is not surprising that they are well represented on the Sun Gazette's Girls Basketball All-star team this year. Please click here to read the full Sun Gazette article.

Congratulations to the following athletes:

Player of the Year: Allyia Kennedy

Allyia will be joining former teammate Summer McNulty at Elizabethtown next year.

Coach of Year, First Runner Up: Curtis Jacobson

All-Star Team: Mia Patterson

Mia will be continuing her basketball career at DeSales next year.

Defensive All-Star: Rhandie Jessell

Defensive All-Star, second team: Izzy Dadzie

Breakthrough Player of the Year, First Runner Up: Izzy Dadzie

Game of the Year: Loyalsock 47, Bloomsburg 45

Photo Credit: Dave Kennedy, Williamsport Sun Gazette

Congratulations to Moxen Cotter, Ryan Bognaski, Nick Barone and Cooper Larson for being selected by their teammates as the 2022 Captains.

Volleyball open gyms will begin on April 7th. They will run every Thursday from 3:15 - 5:15 PM until the end of the school year. Anyone with questions can email Mrs. Popowycz at kpopowycz@loyalsocklancers.org.

Spring HS Sports Coach contact information:

HS Baseball - Zac Martin zmartin@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Softball - Mark Godfrey mgodfrey@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Track & Field - Girls Matt Hill mhill@loyalsocklancers.org

HS Track & Field - Boys Nick Hessert nhessert@loyalsocklancers.or

HS Boys Tennis - Kaitlyn Winton kaitwinton@gmail.com

Sports physicals for the 2022-2023 school year are scheduled for Thursday, June 9th starting at 12:00 PM. Please contact the Athletic Office at 570-326-3581 ext 1300 to reserve your spot. The cost of the physical is $10, payable at the time of your appointment. Cash or checks will be accepted and checks can be made payable to LTSD.

Online registration will be open starting June 1, 2022. Section 6 - Health History MUST be completed prior to the physical for the doctor to review.

If you have previously played a sport, please be sure to click here to log in to your Big Teams account and update your account. Please note the following important items:

• Do NOT create a new account. You will need to reuse your previous credentials in order to be registered correctly.
• If you do not recall your previous credentials, use the "Forgot Password" link. If your email address does not trigger a password recovery email, try using your mobile phone number, and vice versa. If you continue to have log in trouble, contact the Athletic Department at 570-326-3581 ext. 1300.
• Once logged in, click on Athletic Forms and select the sports you and/or your student will be participating in.
• Complete and sign all the pre-participation forms. Please note: "Re-Use Document" buttons are displayed within forms that have been completed in previous years, allowing parent/student the ability to update necessary information prior to submitting the form for the new year. If you do not see this button, you must complete the form again for each school year.

Please click here for detailed instructions.

If you have not yet played a sport, please click here to log in to your students account. Important: Do NOT create a new student account. Student accounts have already been created by the Athletic Department. Your student can log in to their account using their school email and the password "bigteams" Once logged in, they should click on Link Accounts and send an invite to the parents' email or cell that will be completing the online registration. Once the invitation is received by the parent, please click on the link and you will be guided to create your parent account and complete/sign the required athletic forms. If you have any troubles, please do not hesitate to contact the Athletic Office for assistance at 570-326-3581 ext. 1300.

Please click here for complete directions.

Just a reminder the student activity fee of $50.00 per school year is required for each

student who participates in a sport. Unpaid “Pay-to-Play” annual fees will carry over each year. Seniors must satisfy this financial obligation before receiving his/her diploma. This fee can be paid online through your Big Teams account or you can pay by cash or check. Please make checks payable to LTSD and deliver to the HS office.

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

Click here for more information on COVID Resources & Current Health and Safety Plan information.

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.

Applicants must possess vast content knowledge and a strong background in standards-based education, instructional design and delivery, assessment techniques, and classroom management. Certification and experience in teaching the physical sciences is essential, as teaching responsibilities will include Physics and potentially AP Physics. Enthusiastic interest in the core concepts surrounding physics, proven track record of student achievement (AP Exam) data, a willingness to collaborate with a progressive science department, flexibility and readiness to incorporate technology, an ability to reach students at all levels of knowledge and skill development, and a positive orientation toward fieldwork is preferred.

All mandated clearances, physical and TB test results required prior to employment.

EOE

Click here to apply.

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.

Part-Time Paraprofessionals

(5 hours/day – 25 hours/week)

(during the school year)

Applicants must possess a desire to work with students with a variety of learning needs, should enjoy working in a variety of settings, demonstrate dependability, patience, and flexibility, and have good communication and organizational skills. Related experience preferred.

Rate of pay $11.00 - $12.00/hr.

All mandated clearances, physical, and TB test results are required prior to employment.

Posting will remain open until all positions filled.

EOE

Click here to apply

Loyalsock Township School District Food & Nutrition Services has an immediate need for part-time food service workers.

Rate of Pay: $10/hr (based on experience)

Shifts available are:

7:00 am – 12:30 pm

9:00 am – 2:15 pm

10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Experience preferred, but we are willing to train individuals who have a passion for working

with students and promoting a healthy school food environment.

Excellent customer service skills required.

Physical requirements may include standing for long periods of time; pushing,

pulling and lifting up to and in excess of 40 pounds.

All mandated clearances, TB test results and physical are required prior to employment.

The position(s) will remain open until filled.

EOE

Click here to apply

Seeking an energetic, self-motivated, people-oriented people with a desire to work with the district’s custodial department. The applicant must be able to follow both written and verbal directions and must interact effectively with students, staff, and community members. The primary responsibilities include general knowledge of all custodial duties, general building duties and operation of motor vehicles as needed. Additional duties may include grounds keeping, including mowing/trimming grass, preparation of athletic fields, and operation of snow blowers. This individual shall continually strive toward a relationship with district staff and community that is conducive to the effective implementation of all District programs and services.

All mandated clearances, physical, and TB test results are required prior to employment.

EOE

Click here to apply.

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!

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)

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).

Click here for a printable version of the 2022-2023 LTSD School Calendar.

March 2022

February 2022

December 2021

November 2021

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