Boys Basketball Game Cancellation

The boys basketball game scheduled for Tuesday, December 23 versus St. Martin has been cancelled. The girls team will still be playing Hannan at Atonement, starting at 6:00pm. In addition, the boys basketball tournament at Ridgewood (scheduled for December 27-30) has also been cancelled.

Christmas Door Decorating

The Student Council recently held their annual Christmas luncheon and door decorating contest. Congratulations to Ms. Roy's Religion II (Three French Hens) and Ms. Dombrowski's Creative Writing (Two Turtledoves) classes who won the door decorating contest. Other honorable mentions include Dr. Wilson's Honors Algebra (Six Geese A-Laying) and Ms. Rost's Psychology (Four Calling Birds) classes.

Early Dismissal 12/10/08

School will be dismissed at 1:00 on Wednesday, December 10, due to the boys basketball game at the New Orleans Arena, starting at 2:30pm. Please arrange transportation to accommodate for this early dismissal.

LHS at NO Arena

On Wednesday, December 10th, the LHS Gryphons boys basketball team will be playing at the New Orleans Arena against Grand Isle at 2:30 pm. To attend the game, you must purchase a ticket that will also get you into the New Orleans Hornets vs. Charlotte Bobcats game at 7:00 pm. It is also free Hornets hat giveaway night. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday, November 21. Tickets are limited, so get your order in early. Contact the school office if you are interested in buying tickets.

LHS Day

LHS Day has been rescheduled for this Thursday (November 13). On this day, no formal classes will be held, but 7th and 8th graders from area Lutheran grade schools will be visiting for the day. Only those students who have signed up to volunteer are required to attend school. Volunteers need to be dressed in uniform and at school no later than 9am. They will be dismissed around 1:30pm.

Game Change

This week's boys basketball game vs. Bishop McManus (originally scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 11) has been rescheduled for Friday, December 5, starting at 4:30.

Junior Class Fundraiser

The Junior class will be participating in a "Touch of Elegance" candle fundraiser. They will take orders from October 14th through October 28th. The candles will be delivered to Lutheran High at the beginning of December. Talk to a Junior class member, or a class sponsor (Ms. Roy and Ms. Steinke) to place your order. Candles make great gifts--take care of your Christmas shopping early!

New LHS Photo Site

Photos of LHS events can see seen and ordered through Ken Redler's new website:

www.lhs.photoreflect.com

Currently posted are pictures from Homecoming and recent football games.

Homecoming 2008

LHS's Homecoming was held the week of September 8-13. Congratulations to the Homecoming Court: Morgan Weibelt (freshman maid), Elijah Granier (freshman duke), Rachel Dourrieu (sophomore maid), Taylor Dorsey (sophomore duke), Alannie Tyler (junior maid), Askia Bennett (junior duke), Ashley Hopkins (senior maid), Gabe Martinez (senior duke), Crystal Lewis (Homecoming Queen), and Trenton Smith (Homecoming King).

The following is the results of the annual hall decorating contest: 1st Place - Seniors (class of '09); 2nd Place - Sophomores (class of '11); 3rd Place - Juniors (class of '10); 4th Place - Freshmen (class of '12).

PTL Back-to-School Night

PTL back-to-school night has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, Sept. 17 in First English Chapel at LHS. It will be the first Booster Club meeting of the school year and officers will be elected. After the meeting, you will be able to visit your child's classroom, meet with the teachers, and find out the class curriculum. Please also help us welcome two new teachers to LHS, Jonathan Mueller and Jeffrey Neumann, by bringing non-perishable food items or gift cards to assemble into a welcoming basket.

Homecoming Rescheduled

In anticipation of a rainy weekend, Saturday's Homecoming football game has been rescheduled for this week Wednesday (Sept. 10). Kickoff will be at 6:00pm and will be held at Ecole's field. The Homecoming dance is still scheduled for this Saturday from 8-11 at the Marriott Hotel, Lakeway, on Causeway in Metairie.

School Cancellation

School has been cancelled for the rest of this week due to the effects of Gustave. Classes are planned to resume on Monday, September 8.

School Cancellation

School has been canceled for this Tuesday, September 2. LHS will follow the actions of the Jefferson parish school system in regards to further school day cancellations.

Evacuation Information

In order to keep in contact with our school families if an evacuation order is given, please put the following information in your evacuation kit.

When you arrive at your safe destination and after calling family and friends to let them know your status and whereabouts, please call Principal Behrens' cell phone (317)525-8946 or Calvary Lutheran Church (317)783-2000 and leave your name and phone number you can be reached.

If a computer is available you may email us at calvarylutheranchurch.www.clcs.org with your latest information.

We will do our best to keep in contact with you by posting the latest information on the LHS website---www.lutheranhighschool.net

We are truly concerned about the safety of your family and wish to keep in contact so we can restart the educational process as soon as possible in the event of a storm. Thank you for your cooperation.

Service Opporunities

This Saturday, September 30, East Jefferson General Hospital will be having a Baby & Child Expo from 9:30-1:30. Volunteers are needed to help children with music, balloons, arts, and crafts. See Ms. Steinke for the contact info on this exciting event!

Lutheran High will be joining First English for a service project this quarter. We will be conducting a food drive, and possibly a clothing drive. Volunteers are needed to donate food/clothing, and also to pack the food/clothing that is collected. The date has no yet been determined, but we will work with the schedules of the volunteers. If you are interested in helping with this event, sign up in Ms. Steinke's room.

Homecoming 2008

This year's Homecoming is set for Saturday, September 13. The day begins with the football team taking on Ecole at 1:00pm at Muss Bertolino field. Homecoming court will be presented at halftime. The dance begins that evening at 8:00pm and goes until 11:00. This year's theme is "Hollywood Hills." The dance will be held at the Marriott Hotel Lakeway, located just before the Causeway in Metairie. Tickets are $15 for a single and $25 for a couple. If students are planning on taking a guest from another school to the dance, you must fill out a guest pass, obtainable from Ms. Dombrowski in room 100.

Costa Rican Mission Trip

Students and adults recently arrived back from their 10-day mission trip to Costa Rica. Pictures from the trip can be seen here. Please see the LHS homepage to access a thank-you letter to those who supported the trip and an email blog written during the trip.

Athletic Physicals

This Saturday, July 19, student athletes are invited to receive their physical check-up at LHS. Girls please come to the cafeteria from 9-10:30am; boys from 10:30 to 12pm. All student athletes are required to have a yearly physical and substance abuse agreement form on file before they are allowed to practice.

2005 Yearbooks

The 2005 yearbook has arrived. If you did not receive your copy, please contact the school office or stop by to pick up yours. Those of you waiting for the 2003 yearbook, it is in production. We could still use some actions pictures from some of the events. Please send us photos with names and title of the event. Feel free to add your own caption. Also, we have plenty of extra yearbooks from past years. Contact the school office 504-455-4062 to pick up your copy.

VBS Service Hours

Several area Lutheran churches are having vacation Bible school and need volunteers to help in various ways. This is a great opportunity to get services hours!! The following are the churches, VBS dates, times, and contact phone numbers. Please call the phone number listed if you are available and want to help.

Atonement - June 16-20 (9am-12pm) - 887-0225
Christ Our Savior - TBA - 348-1212
First English - July 14-18 (9am-12:15pm) - 455-5562
Mt. Olive - June 16-20 (9am-12pm) - 833-4963
Prince of Peace - July 7-11 (TBA) - 242-2636
St. John - July 7-11 (9am-12pm) - 482-2118
Canal St. Presbyterian - July 14-18 (TBA) - 482-1135
Frist Grace United Methodist - June 23-27 (TBA) - 488-0856
St. Paul's Episcopal - July 27-31 (6:30-7:30pm) - 485-5626

Weight Room Open for Summer

The LHS weight room will be open this summer Monday-Thursday from 5-8pm. Those who are playing spring sports are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to get in shape before the season begins.

Class of '08 Scholarships

Contratulations to the following students from the graduating class of 2008 who received college scholarships:

Jacob Aucoin (ULL): $10, 744
Elizabeth Barnes (Loyola): $112,724
Kathleen Barnes (UNO): $15,168 & 1/2 cost of dorm
Rebecca Blackwell (LSU): $178,796
Adam Bruzeau (UNO): $10,744
Elizabeth Burke (Tulane): $170,944
Cory Chaisson (UNO): $16,344
Seth Charrier (SLU): $10,744
Brandy Clement (Delgado): $15,600
Nick Farley (LSU): $10,744
Troy Huddleston (ULL): $21,944
Katie Lacey (LSU): $27,392
Joshua Simon (LSU): $14,944

Total Scholarships: $616,832

State Literary Rally

Congratulations to the following three students who placed at the State Literary Rally held at LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday, April 19:


Rebecca Blackwell - 3rd in Spanish II
Elizabeth Burke - 4th in Advanced Math
Kyle Kessler - 3rd in Geometry

Inspirational Hero Award

Congratulations to senior Troy Huddleston, who received a Cox Inspirational Hero award in a ceremony held at the Pontchartrain Center on Wednesday, April 30. The award program serves to recognize those students who overcome adversity, meet special challenges, and help others.

Congratulations to our Literary Rally Winners

Congratulations to those students who participated in this year's literary rally at UNO on March 15. The following are the results. Those students who placed third or better move on to compete at the state literary rally.

Kathleen Barnes - English IV - 2nd Place
Rebecca Blackwell - Spanish II - 1st Place
DC Bostrom - Free Enterprise - 2nd Place
Elizabeth Burke - Advanced Math - 1st Place
Kersti Dantin - Spanish I - 4th Place
Kyle Kessler - Geometry - 2nd Place
Rebecca Lacey - Physics - 2nd Place
Crystal Lewis - Chemistry - 1st Place
Nick Mailhos - English I - 4th Place
Stephen Modica - World History - 2nd Place
Mason Maldonado - Physical Science - 3rd Place
Lindsey Molin - English III - 4th Place
Addie Regan - English II - 4th Place
Rebeca Shaffer - Algebra II - 2nd Place
Scott Shaffer - Biology I - 4th Place
Trenton Smith - American History - 2nd Place

PTL Landscaping Help Day

This Saturday, Feburary 30, PTL is sponsoring a school clean-up day. All parents and students are invited to meet at school at 8:30am to help keep our yard beautiful. Wear comfortable clothes to work in and any gardening tools you may have.

Edline

LHS has a new way to track your child's progress in his or her classes. The website, called Edline, allows you to check your child's weekly assignments and updated grades at any time. Both parents and students may login to the website using their usernames and passwords. Since the site allows teachers to post their homework, schoolnotes.com will no longer be used to post assignments. If you have any questions about the new site, Principal Behrens will be in the computer lab during parent/teacher conferences on Monday and Tuesday of this week. You can find the link to Edline on our home website, or click on the link here: https://www.edline.net/Index.page

Our Condolences

The Lutheran High School family would like to extend our sympathy and condolences to the family of Jim Urrate, who recently passed away. He was a friend and supporter of Lutheran High School.

Gryphons Battle in New Orleans Arena

The Gryphons lost an exciting, hard-fought game in overtime at the New Orleans Arena to Believer's Life 48-46. Douglas Roark had 25 points, Jeremiah Gable had 12, and Trenton Smith contibuted 8 points. You can view and purchase pictures from the game through Ken Redler at http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/thumbpage.aspx?e=3471872

Senior Recognition Night

Senior girls basketball and soccer players, along with their parents, will be recognized on Tuesday, January 29 before the Believer's Life basketball game which starts at 6:00pm. Seniors and their parents need to be at the game for 5:30pm. This is a dressy occasion--church clothes are the appropriate attire.

Academic All-State

Congratulations to seniors Rebecca Blackwell and Katie Lacey who were recently named to the 2007 LHSAA Academic All-State Voleyball Team. The program recognizes those students who achieve both on the court and in the classroom. Congratulations to Rebecca and Katie.