March 4
OHSAA Girls Basketball at Bluffton

March 5
Class of 2027- Senior Only Open House at Tolles

March 6
The Drowsy Chaperone
OHSAA Boys Wrestling at Wilmington

March 7
The Drowsy Chaperone
OHSAA Boys Wrestling at Wilmington
TBD-OHSAA Girls Wrestling at Big Walnut

March 8
The Drowsy Chaperone
TBD- OHSAA Girls Wrestling at Big Walnut
Daylight Savings Time- Spring Forward

March 9
Athletic Boosters
Music Boosters

March 10
Board Meeting
ACT Make Up

March 13
End of the Quarter

Student and Parent Handbook

London Unlimited Handbook

Athletic Handbook

Dear LHS Families,

Welcome to March! Next Sunday, we spring clocks forward. Congratulations to our Lady Red Raider Basketball team on earning the title of District Champions. They continue their journey next Wednesday at Bluffton. Congratulations to Griffin Lotton with capping off his Senior season with a 15th-place finish at the State Swim Meet. Congratulations to Claytin Massie, Brody Howard, and Hannah Howard for qualifying for the District Wrestling meet.

This is the week of the Spring Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. We hope to see you at the performance.

Scheduling meetings are done. The next step will be entering requests. Studens are asked to turn in their requests as displayed on the events calendar.

Have a great week!

Ryan Rismiller
Principal, London High School
Go Red Raiders!

Winner of five Tony Awards, The Drowsy Chaperone is a show -within-a-show as the Man in Chair brings his favorite show to life in his apartment, where Broadway star Janet Van de Graaff plans to give up the stage for love, but a host of comedic characters—including gangsters, a Latin lover, and the Drowsy Chaperone—try to stop the wedding, resulting in delightful mayhem and mistaken identities. March 6-7, 2026 at 7:00 pm and March 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

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

Bus Safety Reminder

Student safety is our top priority at London City Schools. We ask all drivers to please slow down, stay alert, and follow all school bus safety laws.

Please remember:

-Slow down and be alert when you see a school bus.
-Never pass a bus when its red lights are flashing, and the stop arm is extended.
-Watch carefully for children who may be crossing the road.
-Allow extra time in the mornings and afternoons during peak bus hours.

Keeping our students safe is a shared responsibility. Thank you for doing your part.

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

Help your child see school as their very first job. Make strong attendance a priority in your home. Talk regularly about why being in school every day matters and how each class builds important skills for the future. Excused and unexcused absences add up and can quickly impact your child’s learning. When students miss too much school, they can fall behind, making it harder to be ready for Kindergarten, read proficiently by third grade, succeed in middle school courses, and ultimately graduate from high school. Let’s partner together to ensure every student is present, engaged, and on the path to success.

For the safety of our students and the care of our campus, we kindly ask that families do not drive or park on the grass during arrival or dismissal. Recent wet weather has made the grounds especially soft, and vehicles are creating deep ruts and muddy areas that can become safety hazards and are difficult to repair.

Please use only the designated parking and drop-off areas to help keep our campus safe, accessible, and looking its best. We appreciate your cooperation and continued support in keeping our school community safe.

Hello Families,

We would like to remind all families to please review and update your contact information, especially your phone numbers. It is extremely important that we have working and current phone numbers on file for parents and emergency contacts.

If your child becomes ill, is injured, or there is a health concern during the school day, we must be able to reach you quickly. Incorrect or disconnected numbers can delay care and create unnecessary stress for students.

If any of your contact information has changed, please contact the school office as soon as possible to ensure our records are accurate.

Thank you for your prompt attention and for helping us keep your child safe and supported at school.

Thank you for your support,

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

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

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

Scholarships in order of deadline
March
April
May
June
July
August

Resources
Financing College Night- FAFSA Night Presentation

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

• Ms. Allen (A-K)

• Mrs. Sowers (L-Z)

🏆 Red Raider Weekly Recap – Tournament Time Success! 🏆

Created by: Jacey Peters and Brylee Huff

It was a huge week for the Red Raiders, highlighted by tournament victories, state qualifications, and standout individual performances across multiple sports!

🏊 Swimming Success
At the OHSAA Central District tournament meet on February 20, Griffin Lotton earned a 2nd-place finish in the 500 freestyle. This outstanding performance has earned Griffin a trip back to the OHSAA State Championship Swim Meet on Thursday, February 26th. Congratulations Griffin! 

🏀 Boys Basketball Stays Hot
The Red Raiders earned two impressive wins this week. On February 17, London traveled to face Thurgood Marshall and secured a strong 64-48 victory. The momentum continued on February 21 with a 63-45 home win over Graham. The Raiders are playing their best basketball at the right time of the season. The boys will begin the OHSAA sectional playoffs on Friday, 2/27, away at Bloom Carroll. 

🏀 Girls Basketball Claims Sectional Title
The Lady Raiders dominated in the Sectional Tournament Final, defeating KIPP Columbus 73-3 to capture the sectional championship. Congratulations to the top scorers: Madilyn Adkins (13 points), Addison Lambert (13 points), and Aliyah Tyree (12 points). A tremendous team effort to advance in tournament play! 

🎳 Bowling Sends Athletes to Districts
The Boys Bowling team competed at the Sectional Tournament, where Lane Cremeens qualified for the District Tournament — congratulations, Lane!

On the girls' side, the entire Girls Bowling team qualified for the District Tournament at sectionals. An outstanding accomplishment for the Lady Raiders as they continue postseason competition.

🏃 Indoor Track Qualifies for Big Stages
Competing in Ashland, Cameron Carn captured 1st place in the 800-meter run. The boys 4x400 relay team — Cameron Carn, Latrell Jackson, Thomas Herman, and Anthony Shoaf — qualified for both Indoor States and Indoor Nationals. An incredible achievement as they prepare for elite competition.

📣 Cheer Competes at State
The cheerleading squad represented London proudly at the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators State Cheer Competition. The girls competed extremely well at the state level — congratulations on a fantastic performance!

🤼 Wrestling Takes Runner-Up Finish
The wrestling team traveled to face Kenton Ridge and finished 2nd overall as a team. Congratulations to the individual placers:

Brody Howard – 3rd
Claytin Massie – 4th
Colin Lombardi – 5th
Damian Ward – 5th
Rakai Archbold – 5th
Taven Huff – 4th

A strong showing on the mat for the Raiders!

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

• 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.

• 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.