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LHS Raider Review

London High School Newsletter- Week of December 15, 2025

 

Events

December 15
Bowling with Graham
JV Girls Basketball with River Valley
Varsity Girls Basketball with River Valley
Academic Boosters

December 16
Exams 1,2,4
LHS Holiday Concert
Freshmen Boys Basketball at Northwestern
JV Boys Basketball at Northwestern
Varsity Boys Basketball at Northwestern

December 17
Exams 3,7,5
JV Girls Basketball at Jonathan Alder
Varsity Girls Basketball at Jonathan Alder

December 18
Exams 8,6,Make-ups

December 19
Exams Make-ups
Freshmen Boys Basketball with Jonathan Alder
JV Boys Basketball with Jonathan Alder
Varsity Boys Basketball with Jonathan Alder

December 20
Bowling with Jonathan Alder

December 21
Girls Wrestling at River Valley

December 22
WINTER BREAK
Bowling with Northeastern

December 23
WINTER BREAK

December 24
WINTER BREAK

December 25
WINTER BREAK

December 26
WINTER BREAK
JV Girls Basketball at Miami Trace at Washington High School
Varsity Girls Basketball at Miami Trace at Greenview High School

December 27
JV Boys Basketball with Miami Trace
Varsity Boys Basketball at Miami Trace

The Tolles application is now open. Click the Tolles logo to complete the application.

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Handbook

Student and Parent Handbook

London Unlimited Handbook

Athletic Handbook

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Principal Message

Dear LHS Families,

It is exam week. The schedule is listed below. Please check your student's grades with them. Students are expected to stay for make-up time if students are behind on any work. Second-quarter grades determine eligibility, while first-semester marks determine credits being earned toward graduation.

The counselors will be asking students for information regarding driver's licenses; CPR certifications done for lifeguarding, babysitting or other Red Cross approved; and other certifications they may have received for training at their workplace. These items can assist students in showing their readiness and can qualify for the Industry Credential seal.

Here’s to a great week!

Ryan Rismiller
Principal, London High School
Go Red Raiders!

First Semester Exams December 16-19

HB 250

This also includes personal devices- iPads, personal laptops, etc.

Driver's Education

Schwartz Driving School has opened a location in London. It is located at 167 West High Street. They have also provided vouchers to the school which gives students FREE classroom instruction. The driver's training is at a reduced rate through the voucher. These vouchers can be picked up from Mr. Rismiller. Families will need to call Schwartz Driving School at 614-882-4235 to enroll.

Transportation

Student safety is our highest priority. As colder weather approaches, we want to remind families and students of an important transportation safety guideline: blankets are not permitted on school buses.

While we understand the desire to stay warm during morning and afternoon routes, blankets can create several safety concerns, including:

-Tripping or entanglement hazards when entering, exiting, or moving on the bus
-Increased risk during emergency evacuations, when every second counts
-Difficulty for drivers to clearly see students and ensure safe behavior

To help keep all riders safe, we ask that students dress warmly in coats, hats, and gloves instead of bringing blankets.

Our drivers and staff are committed to maintaining a safe environment on every route, and we appreciate your partnership in following transportation safety guidelines. If you have questions about this expectation, please contact the Transportation Department.

Thank you for helping us keep our buses safe for all students.

Sincerely,
London City Schools Transportation Department
740-852-5700 ext.
5010
transportation.lcs@london.k12.oh.us

London City Schools places a strong emphasis on regular attendance, as absences can quietly accumulate over time. Missing just two days per month throughout a nine month school year can lead to chronic absenteeism. We remind all students to “Stay in the Game” and remember that both excused and unexcused absences add up.

Safety

Keeping our school community safe is a top priority at London City Schools. Together, we can ensure our buildings remain secure and welcoming for everyone. Please remember to report any concerns right away if you see something, say something. During arrival and dismissal, use designated areas and follow all traffic rules to keep everyone moving safely. Stay mindful of digital safety by monitoring online activity and promoting responsible use. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all.

Nurse news

As we move into the colder months, we want to remind families of a few important health and wellness tips to help keep students comfortable and prepared throughout the school day. With temperatures dropping, please be sure your child comes to school dressed for the weather. Warm jackets, hats, and gloves are essential for both morning bus stops and outdoor recess. Students go outside as long as conditions are safe, and having appropriate cold-weather clothing helps them stay warm, healthy, and able to enjoy their time outdoors.

We also encourage families to send a complete change of clothing in their child’s backpack. Even older students experience unexpected spills, messy lunches, and occasional wipeouts at recess. Having an extra outfit available at school allows students to return to learning quickly without requiring parents to interrupt their day to bring in clothing.

There are many illnesses circulating right now, and we appreciate families continuing to monitor their child’s health. If you have any questions about whether your student should attend school or need guidance on symptoms, please reach out to the building nurse. Thank you for your help in keeping our school community healthy, warm, and ready to learn this winter season.

LHS Clinic: Nikki Moore — 740-852-5700 ext. 4055 
LMS Clinic: Monica Sorrell — 740-852-5700 ext. 3073
LES/LPS Clinic: Elizabeth Kennell — 740-852-5700 ext. 1067

Counselor Corner

Senior Parent Meeting Recap

October

Here are items that were shared during the Senior Parent Meeting. Please let us know how we can assist and if there are any questions.

  • Slideshow

  • Jostens- For Cap, gown and graduation orders

  • FAFSA- Create FSA ID now

  • Counseling Webpage

  • Common App

  • Common App Support

  • Graduation Requirements

  • Credit Check Sheet

  • Voter Registration

  • Selective Service Registration

  • College Visit Form

  • Checklist

  • Scholarships

  • Honors Diploma

  • Intent to Participate CCP (only for new applicants)

  • Brag Sheet

Scholarships

Fastweb
Horatio Alger Scholarships
London City Schools Scholarship Page
Raise.me
Studentscholarships.org

Scholarships in order of deadline
December
January
February
March
April
May

Resources
Financing College Night- FAFSA Night Presentation

Scholarship
Scholarship
Honors Diploma
Meet your counselor

Need to schedule a time with your counselor. Use the following links-

  • Ms. Allen (A-K)

  • Mrs. Sowers (L-Z)

The College Tour
Columbia
Graduation

Celebrations

Sports Recap

Raiders Battle Through a Busy Week of Winter Sports!
Created by: Brylee Huff and Jacey Peters

🏀 Varsity Girls Basketball 
London battled North Union at home deep into the fourth quarter before falling 48–40 at home. Strong defensive stretches kept the Raiders close all night, but North Union pulled away late.

🎳 Boys Bowling
On Thursday the Raiders boys traveled to Urbana and rolled out of there with a big victory London 2345, Urbana 2255.  Then on Friday the boys hosted Bethel and edged them out by the narrowest of margins to earn a two pin victory London 2261, Bethel 2259! A great week for boys bowling as they improve to 3-1 on the season.

🎳 Girls Bowling
The London girls also traveled to Urbana on Thursday where they took care of business and brought home a close victory: London 2381, Urbana 2278. The girls then hosted Bethel on Friday and rounded out a great week with another win by a score of London 2126, Bethel 1747!  The girls improved to an even 2-2 on the season as they look to build upon the momentum of a perfect week. 

🏀 Varsity Boys Basketball 
The London boys opened their season hosting Bellefontaine on Friday in a CBC matchup. The boys stayed within striking distance throughout, but Bellefontaine held on late in a competitive matchup to beat the Red Raiders 68-58. Braeden Fox led the way with a season opening double-double featuring 15 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile Colin Nickell also chipped in 13 points and 8 rebounds. 

🤼‍♀️ Girls Wrestling 
On Sunday the London girl wrestling team made a strong early-season impression, placing 6th out of 22 teams in a competitive field at Clyde—a great showing for the Raider squad!

Opportunities

Check out these materials. The all Junior ACT will be February 24th

- Directions
- Practice Test
- Scoring Guide

Community Service- The United Way often has opportunities to receive hours.

London High School
Community Service Webpage

Special Olympics
Wildcard Wednesday
Autumn
HELP
JA
Mobile Dentist

Information to be shared about two trips-

  • 2026- Latin America

  • 2027- Spain

UD Engineer
Artist award
Tolles
Tolles
Tolles
Tolles
Tolles
Tolles
Ohio ACE

Links for Families-

  • Free and Reduced Lunch Form

  • London Unlimited Handbook

  • SOS Program- Opt Out-Sophomores

  • SOS Parent Care Giver Handout

  • Student Athletic Code of Conduct

  • Student Handbook

Enhancements to Safer Ohio School tip line include new options for reporting school safety concerns

In addition to calling and texting the state's free Safer Ohio School Tip Line (1-844-SAFEROH), recent changes now enable Ohioans to report school safety information using a new smartphone app and online web form to quickly report concerns. The tip line is staffed by crisis response professionals who are trained to help individuals contemplating self-harm.

Resources for Students

  • 988 Lifeline- Helpline provided to prevent suicide and help with mental health

  • Common App- This is used for sending transcripts to colleges.

  • SaferOhio- Free safety resource and anonymous tip line.

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