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LHS Raider Review

London High School Newsletter- Week of February 10, 2025

Events

February 10
Athletic Boosters Meeting
Music Boosters Meeting
JV Girls Basketball at Urbana

February 11
Parent Teacher Conferences
Boys Basketball vs Bellefontaine
Board Meeting

February 14
No School
Boys Basketball vs Urbana
OHSAA District Swimming at Ohio University

February 15
Wrestling at CBC at Jonathan Alder
OHSAA Girls Basketball Sectional
Boys Basketball vs Thurgood Marshall

February 17
No School

February 18
FFA Week
TBD- OSHAA Sectional Girls Basketball

February 19
FFA Week
OHSAA Girls Bowling- HP Lanes

February 20
FFA Week

February 21
FFA Week

February 22
OSHAA Sectional Boys Wrestling
OASSA State Cheer Competition
TBD-OSHAA Sectional Girls Basketball
OHSAA Boys Bowling- HP Lanes
TBD- OHSAA Boys Basketball

February 23
OHSAA Girls Wrestling

Other upcoming events
February 25- ACT

PSAT
The PSAT will be offered April 30th. Payment and this registration is due by March 13th.
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Yearbook
Senior Page
Handbook

Student and Parent Handbook

London Unlimited Handbook

Athletic Handbook

LHS Course Guide
London High School Course Guide- Click this image to access.

Principal Message

Welcome to February!

For underclassmen, all grade levels have had the opportunity to meet with counselors to have sessions about the course guide. Student requests will be entered the week of February 24.

Day two of Parent Teacher Conferences is this week on Tuesday night. Please see the image below to schedule a conference with the teacher of your student you want to see.

Winter regular season is rapidly coming to an end. Post-season is right around the corner. As we get into February, draws will be occurring for post-season seeding.

Employers, colleges, and military will want to know about your attendance and that you are making a significant effort towards your future self. For our seniors, this is your last semester; make it count. Start planning to make sure you have done all of the necessary things to be able to walk in at Graduation in May.

Go Red Raiders!

-Ryan Rismiller

Musical
Conferences
Click this image to access the link to schedule conferences.

School Meals Report Card

SMRC
This survey is available February 3-14.

We want to hear from you!

At Chartwells K12, we’re committed to creating happy and healthy mealtime experiences for students. To

better serve your family, we’d love to hear your feedback! Please take a quick survey about the meals at

your student’s school.

Click here to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/schoolmealsreportcard

The survey only takes a few minutes and is completely anonymous with no identifying information

collected. It will be open from February 3 to February 14.

Thank you for your time and insights,

Kari Brickman

Chartwells K12

National Nutrition Month Food Drive

Madison County Public Health is running a food drive to support WIC participants and local food pantries during the month of February for National Nutrition Month. They will be collecting food items and gently used cooking supplies. We are listed as a drop off location, but this will only be for LCS students and their families to drop off items during school hours. Community members should be dropping off items at other locations. Public health will be dropping off a donation box and flyer to each building sometime this week and they will be picked up in March. I will let you know if this changes. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding this event at any time.

Cell Phone policy

Reminder to students and families. Cell phones are to be out of sight when students are in hallways and classrooms. This includes airpods. Students will have access to their devices during their lunch.

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.

Pay Schools
Attendance

At London City Schools, we understand that chronic absence can sometimes go unnoticed, as it often results from sporadic absences rather than consecutive days missed. Emphasizing the importance of regular school attendance is crucial for your child's success. Let's work together to make every school day count and support our students in reaching their full potential.

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Winter Transportation Safety Update

As winter weather approaches, London City Schools reminds families to prioritize safety when traveling to and from school. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility can make roads more hazardous, so please allow extra time for travel and remind students to stay alert when boarding or exiting buses.

To ensure smooth and timely transportation, it’s important that students are ready and waiting at their designated bus stops when the bus arrives. Students should not remain indoors as this can delay the route and disrupt schedules for others. Bus drivers will take extra precautions to ensure everyone arrives safely, and families are encouraged to dress children warmly for potential delays.

If weather conditions impact school schedules, updates will be communicated via our website, social media, and local news outlets.

Together, we can keep our students safe and on schedule this winter!

Transportation News

Transportation

Food Service

Children need healthy meals to thrive and succeed in school. London City Schools is proud to offer nutritious meals to all students each school day. Breakfast is available for $1.75 at London Elementary School (LES) and $2.00 at London Middle School (LMS) and London High School (LHS). Lunch is $3.00 at LES and $3.50 at LMS and LHS.

Your child may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on your household's income. The reduced prices are $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch. To see if your family qualifies, please complete the 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Meal Application included in this packet.

For more information, you can visit our food service page or contact Kari Brickman at (740) 852-5700 ext. 3025 or by email at kari.brickman@london.k12.oh.us You can also reach her by mail at 380 Elm St, London, OH 43140.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ensuring your child has access to healthy meals helps support their learning and success at school.

Sincerely,  
Kari Brickman
London City Schools

Healthcare

Important Reminders About When to Keep Your Child Home

To help maintain the health and safety of all students and staff, please review the following guidelines:

  • Fever: If your child has a fever today, they should not attend school tomorrow.

  • Medication for Fever: If you are giving your child Tylenol or Motrin for a fever today or to help them "make it through the day," please keep them home.

  • Diarrhea or Vomiting: If your child experiences diarrhea or vomiting today, they should stay home tomorrow.

With flu season in full swing, we are seeing many children with symptoms such as those mentioned above. To prevent the spread of illness, we kindly ask you to keep your child at home if they are unwell.

If you are unsure whether your child should attend school, feel free to contact the clinic at the school they attend for guidance.

Additional Important Reminders:

  • Contact Information: If your contact information has changed, please update it with the school building(s) your child attends to ensure we can reach you in case of an emergency.

  • Cold Weather Preparedness: As temperatures drop, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. This includes a warm coat, hat, and gloves.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe, healthy, and prepared during this season!

- Elizabeth Kennell, District RN: 740-852-5700 ext. 1067
- Monica Surrell, LPN (LMS): ext. 3073
- Baylee Semler, Nurse Aide (LHS): ext. 4055

Langham

Parents, it's essential to talk with your children about respecting dangerous items. Matches, knives, and other hazardous objects should never be played with. While it’s important to keep these items out of reach, it’s just as important to teach your child that certain things are only for adults and should always be left alone. Open conversations can help your child understand the risks and develop safe habits.

Counselor Corner

Scholarships

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

Scholarships in order of deadline
February
March
April
May
June
July
August

Resources
Financing College Night- FAFSA Night Presentation

Engineer Scholarship
Click image for more details. Deadline is February 15.
Scholarship
Deadline is February 21.
Brown
Deadline February 28.
Scholarship
Deadline March 1.
Scholarship
Scholarship deadline March 15.
Scholarship
Poetry
The award is $500 and multiple awards Deadlines are quarterly- March 31st and June 30th.
WPAFB
Deadline to apply is April 1.
Scholarship
Madison County Master Gardener
Scholarship
Deadline to apply is April 9th.
Scholarship
Scholarship
American Trucks Scholarship. This scholarship is open to high school seniors or full-time students at a US technical institute, 2 or 4-year college or university program in traditional building trades including carpentry, HVAC, electrical, or related fields of study. Certificate programs are eligible. All students ages 18+ are able to apply. Award is $2500. Deadline is June 15th.
Scholarship
Deadlines are July 15th
Scholarship
Scholarship available to those who schedule an official visit and enroll with the school.
Scholarship
This application has a rolling deadline.
Meet your counselor

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

  • Ms. Allen (A-K)

  • Mrs. Sowers (L-Z)

Self care tip
CYC
If you are working on your FAFSA and are creating the necessary FSA ID, why not earn prizes for it? Cincinnati Youth Collaborative is excited to announce a free prize draw for restaurant gift cards open to both high school seniors and their parents/guardians who create an FSA ID!
The College Tour
Columbia
Multi-length programs available through the year.
Graduation

Celebrations

January Officers Lead Class

 Every month, the officer team puts on a class and does an activity and video with every FFA member.  This month, our Student Advisor Alaina Tate put on the class and we made a snowstorm in a jar.  It included baby oil, water, paint, and alka seltzers.  We made the chemical reaction between the water and paint with the alka seltzer.  The video explained the benefits and problems with winter weather.  This was a successful class and every member had a great time.  

KLAAA
Two of LHS students were awarded $500 scholarships at the Young Artist Showcase. Gwyn Wieber won 1st place in the Digital category. Emma Hensel won 1st place in the 3D category. All of our students' works will be on display in City Hall for the month of February.

Opportunities

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

London High School
Community Service Webpage

Volunteer
London Marathon
Service
Deadline to appy is May 23 at noon.
Special Olympics
Wildcard Wednesday
Autumn
Click for Volunteer Opportunities
HELP
Click here to see the weekly schedule.
Ohio ACE
Wright State
Wright State
Global Entrepreneurship
Priority applications due by February 14, 2025.
Engineering
Program is February 22. Must be registered prior to attend.
Tutti
Apply by March 1, 2025
Girls WHo Code
Application closes April 11.
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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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