Lathrop High School

Dear families, We’re going to Ireland in 2025 and New Zealand & Australia in 2026 - you’re invited! We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. Please be sure to register for this info session to be considered for this opportunity: https://rsvp.eftours.com/d9hcfn4 When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure. In this info session, we’ll talk about: How these opportunities will benefit your student What we’ll see and do on our trips Everything that’s included in these experiences How your child can earn academic credit How we’re keeping this safe and affordable How to enroll on these trips (before they fill up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period There are limited spots on both trips, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about these exciting opportunities! Thanks, Erica Coats

High School fall sports picture day Monday August 19th @ 10:30 am Outside pictures on football field 10:30 football 11:30 cross country 11:45 band seniors (individuals) 12:00 cheer 12:30 dance 1:00 softball @ softball field Inside pictures 1:30pm volleyball

Due dates for purchasing football and volleyball merchandise are approaching! Check out the team pages for more information: https://www.lathropschools.com/o/lhs/page/high-school-football https://www.lathropschools.com/o/lhs/page/high-school-volleyball

The LHS Football Jamboree that was originally scheduled for Friday 8/23 has been changed to Thursday 8/22. Start Time: 6:00 Location: Lathrop High School

The Lathrop Booster Club will have their merchandise trailer parked in front of the high school for open house tonight if you would like to stop by and purchase some Mule attire! They are selling discounted items!!! #rollmules!

Parents, School starts on Tuesday, 8/20/24 and as of today we still have 65 students that have not completed their registration. If your child is a returning student to LR2, there are only 4 forms that need completed, but they are mandatory in order to attend LHS. You can click on the following link to access the registration directions, https://www.lathropschools.com/page/registration. If you are having trouble figuring out how to register your child on PowerSchool you can call the high school office at 816-710-6116 and ask for Alex or you can email her at alex.uthe@lathropschools.com. Again, if your child is a returning student to LR2 you only need to complete the following four forms: 1. Health Authorizations 2. Health Conditions 3. Permissions/Agreements 4. Residency Survey Please reach out if you need assistance. Thank you, Mr. Robert Bowers LHS Principal

Reminder:Seniors cannot start school without the required MCV (meningococcal vaccine) booster shot.

Parents, Tonight at Lathrop High School we have a lot going on for our kids and parents. If you are new to the district you are invited to attend our new student orientation in the LHS library at 5:30. Mr. Dutcher, Mrs. Hutchcraft, Mrs. Rupert, and myself will go over a few key items to help your child be successful at LHS. The LHS Open House will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. tonight. It is a very relaxed atmosphere where you and your child can walk the hallways and meet all our teachers. If you do not know your child's schedule, please make sure you log into PowerSchool so you can access the schedule because we will not have hard copies of schedules to pass out. Attention all 9th grade parents/students: Tonight you can pick up your Chromebook, case, and charger in the library from 6:00-7:00 during open house. YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE THE AUP FORM ON POWERSCHOOL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE CHROMEBOOK SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOUR CHILD ON POWERSCHOOL BEFORE ATTENDING TONIGHT'S OPEN HOUSE. Starting at 7:00 we will be hosting a "Meet the Mules" night in the gym. We will be recognizing all the Fall sports teams. After the introductions we will be hosting our sport specific parent meetings. I'm excited to see everyone tonight! If you need anything from me please don't hesitate to reach out. Mr. Bowers

Thank you, Lathrop!

Parents, please click the following link to access the LHS Back to School Parent Letter. If you have any questions, feel free to call the high school at 816-710-6116. Thank you. https://5il.co/2t9o3

LHS Cross Country practice will be held at the soccer fields at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, 8/12/24. If you have any questions, you can email Coach Mudd at rick.mudd@lathropschools.com.

Reminder! Back to School Resource Fair Thursday, August 8, 2024!

If your child is a returning student to LR2 below will explain how to complete the online registration. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO YOUR CHILD ATTENDING SCHOOL. If you have any questions, please call LHS at 816-710-6116. From your parent account, click Forms and select the Enrollment tab. New students have 12 forms to complete: A. Student Demographics B. Student Address - requires proof of residency upload C. Birth Verification - requires birth certificate upload D. Student Contacts E. Home Language Survey F. Student Services History G. Previous Enrollment and Records Release H. Migrant Worker Questionnaire 1. Health Authorizations 2. Health Conditions 3. Permissions/Agreements 4. Residency Survey Returning students have 4 forms to complete: 1. Health Authorizations 2. Health Conditions 3. Permissions/Agreements 4. Residency Survey Complete the Optional Registration Forms only if you need to update your student's missing or incorrect information or for a specific request.

Good morning LHS students/parents. I wanted to let you know that the online registration is open for Lathrop High School starting today. You can do everything online by going to https://www.lathropschools.com/o/lhs/page/registration. If your child needs to make a schedule change they can do this by filling out the Schedule Change Request Form, which is located in the Daily Bulletin on PowerSchool. If your child wants to meet with Mrs. Hutchcraft and discuss a schedule change, she will be available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday next week (August 6, 7, and 9th) from 9-11, and 1-3. Parents, if you do not want to pay lunch/breakfast or class/club fees online, you can pay by cash/check next week Tuesday-Friday (August 6-9) from 8-3:30.

The Special Services department has Paraprofessional openings at the Lathrop Elementary School. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/lathrop/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff

Please contact stephanie.bowers@lathropschools.com if you are interested in the 3rd Grade Long-Term Substitute Teacher position that will be available in Mid-September for 12 weeks!

Softball youth camp is cancelled today due to rain. It will continue tomorrow from 11:30-1:00. Be prepared to get wet on the slip and slide tomorrow! Coach Hutchcraft.

Reminder, tomorrow is the high school and middle school softball camp from 9:00-11:00.

Parents of 2024-25 seniors, please click the following link for information regarding immunization requirements for the 2024-25 seniors. https://5il.co/2ogrp

Parents, The following information was emailed to all 2024-25 junior and seniors. Please check with your child to see if this applies to them. Thanks, Mr. Bowers The last day to sign up to take the July ACT without late fees is TOMORROW! If you are taking DC English I/II, DC Chemistry, College Algebra, you must have a qualifying ACT score on file in order to get the college credit. *You can still take the class for high school credit only without a score. Chem = 22 on math section of ACT DC English = 15 w/3.6 or greater GPA DC Algebra = 22 on math section of ACT (Mr. Meister can give a placement exam if you do not qualify) You can register for the ACT at the link below. https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html