Lubbock High School

Westerners, the newest newsletter is out! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow as we kick off our first full week of school! https://secure.smore.com/n/d9nrc

Westerner Nation! Football Media Day is coming up on August 17th! Gates open at 8:55 AM—our athletes will be getting ready early, so please wait until then to join the fun. Enjoy an open practice at 9 AM, followed by team introductions at 10:15 AM featuring Football, LHS Cheer, The Gold Dust Pom Squad, Trainers, Rough Riders, and Managers. Plus, don’t miss out on food trucks, concessions benefiting our football program, and merch from our boosters. See you there!

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow. Here are some helpful reminders for the first day of school! - Wednesday, August 14th: All students should report directly to their 2nd period class when the bell rings at 8:00 AM (tardy bell at 8:15 AM). - Class Schedule for the Day:The order of classes will be 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Note that 2nd period will be longer. - Double check your schedules online, many have changed. - Thursday, August 15th: Bus transportation to Chapman, Lomax, Buddy Holly, and ATC will begin. - Normal Start Time: School will start at the regular time on Wednesday, 8/15.

School starts on August 14th! Be sure to check out all the important updates and events in this week's newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/1t65n

Attention Lubbock High 10th to 12th Graders! 🎉Want to "skip the line" and get your badges early? Join us at the LHS Dining Hall on August 6th from 1-3:30 PM - enter through Door 8 on the East side of the building. This is your chance to beat the rush and get your badge before the school year kicks off. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 📚See you there, Westerners! 👋

📢 Title I, Part A Parent Awareness Meeting! Parents, you're invited to join us on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at 5 PM during Open House in the LHS Auditorium. Learn about our programs and how they support your child's education. We hope to see you there!

🌟 Memorial Benches Dedication🌟 Join us as we honor and celebrate the legacy of two esteemed past principals of Lubbock High School, Patrick Cates and Doyle Vogler, in a dedication ceremony for the benches installed in their honor. 🗓️ Date: September 7th ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 📍 Location: At the newly dedicated benches in their memory, located between the East and West Gym at Lubbock High This event is open to all who wish to pay their respects and remember the incredible contributions these leaders made to our school community.

The Community Health Center of Lubbock will be having last chance physicals! - August 1, 2024 - Lubbock High West Gym - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm - $25.00 cash or check only MUST BRING PHYSICAL FORM AND CONSENT, FILLED OUT BEFORE YOU ARRIVE Forms: - Consent: https://5il.co/2rf46 - Pre-Physical: https://5il.co/2rf48 - Pre-Physical (Español): https://5il.co/2rf47

🚨 CHANGE ALERT: Westerner Welcome Rescheduling 🚨 Our "Westerner Welcome" night is now on August 6th, 2024! This event will include a parent meeting with optional tours. Choose your preferred time slot: 12:15-1 PM or 4-5 PM. 📧 If you already signed up, check your email for the new sign-up form. 👉 For those who can still attend, please use the new sign-up link below. https://forms.gle/tTocD9S4JVSPQK5UA

📣 Westerner Nation! 📣 Join us for Open House on August 7th from 4-6 PM! Students can access their schedules, find their classes, meet their teachers, and buy merch from our PTSA! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get ready for the school year.

🚨 Attention, Westerners! 🚨 The Lubbock High PTSA is now taking pre-orders for LHS T-shirts! Show off your Westerner pride in style. Orders must be placed by July 26th to ensure you get yours. Don’t miss out! Order here: https://lubbock-high-school-ptsa.square.site/

🌟 Exciting News from our Gold Dust Pom Squad! 🌟 Get ready for our Summer Mini Pom Camp on July 23rd! This is a fantastic opportunity you won’t want to miss. Sign up today to join the fun and learn from the best! • http://www.bit.ly/LHSpomSC

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🎆 We hope everyone in Westerner Nation is having a fantastic Independence Day and enjoying the summer break! This is a day to celebrate our freedom, rich history, and the unity that binds us together. Whether you're enjoying fireworks, barbecues, or time with family and friends, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday. Stay proud, stay safe, and enjoy the festivities!

📸 A big thank you to the Class of 1974 for visiting! We love having our alumni in the building and celebrating our legacy of excellence. Go Westerners!

📣 We are thrilled to welcome our new cheer coach, Jenny Pomeroy, to the Lubbock High family! Our cheerleaders are already feeling the excitement and energy that Coach Pomeroy brings to the team. Let's all give her a warm Westerner welcome and get ready for an incredible year ahead! Go Westerners! 🖤💛

🌟VOTE FOR OUR WESTERNERS! 🌟 Hey, Westerners! We have THREE amazing athletes up for Athlete of the Year, and they need YOUR votes! 🏆 - Kaegan Davis: Our incredible 215lb 5A Wrestling State Champion! - Emery Fox: The phenomenal swimmer breaking records and winning gold! - Jones Lambert: Our star swimmer and multiple-time champion! Let’s show our support for these outstanding athletes. Vote now and help them win Athlete of the Year! 🌟 VOTE NOW and show your Westerners pride! 🌟 https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/06/24/vote-for-lubbock-avalanche-journal-a-j-2023-24-high-school-athlete-of-the-year/74189087007/

We have the best educators around! Take a look at some of our dedicated LHS science teachers putting in the work this summer, diving into new state standards and exploring innovative ways to engage student learning. Go Westerners!

📝 College Essay Writing Workshop 📝 - Who: LHS Seniors (2025) - What: A guide to composing compelling personal statements & supplementals with Dr. Castle - Where: LHS Library - When: Most Mondays in June (3, 10, 17) from 9am-12pm *Only 13 spots per workshop available! *Workshops with fewer than 5 participants will be rescheduled. Register here: https://bit.ly/essayswcastle

Summer Study at the Lubbock High Library! Current Lubbock High students! If you need additional summer advisement on academic planning, college applications, time management, or exploring extracurricular and volunteer opportunities, the library will be open on select Tuesdays and Thursdays: May 28, June 11, June 13, June 18, and June 20, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Remember, you must bring your student ID to gain access. Additionally, most requests can still be handled through the front office. Thank you for planning ahead and making the most of your summer!

Today we thank and honor the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. military.