Daily Announcements
Attention seniors. Completing the FAFSA or the Non-Participation Form is a graduation requirement. The counselors and ISAC will be holding another College 101 session on October 1st during 2nd and 3rd hours to help you complete these requirements. If you are interested, please sign up through Mrs. Balestri's email. Please note, you will need your social security number to complete the FAFSA. You are welcome to reach out to Mr. Placher with any questions.
Seniors: FAFSA is now open!! ISAC is here everything Thursday during 4th and 5th hour to help you with your FAFSA needs. Sign up with Mrs. Balestri if you would like to schedule an appointment with her.
Attn Staff and Students: Picture retakes will be this Thursday, October 1st in the CCR room 101. The photographers will be set up from 7 am until 2:40. If you would like your pictures to be retaken, please make sure to stop in the CCR during that time frame. See Mrs. Plackett with any questions.
LP's Mock Trial Club will begin meeting on Tuesday, October 6, from 2:45 to 4:00 in Mrs. Kochis' room (Room 308). We will be meeting every Tuesday at the same time every Tuesday, except for school holidays. Come out and learn what it takes to be an attorney and more about careers in the law. All students are welcome!
Our next Art Club meeting will be Oct 1 at Northview School in Peru from 3:15-5:30pm. We will meet there at 3:15 pm at the playground mural pick-up and drop off location. We will be repairing/repainting the caterpillar mural. Please have your ride pick you up at Northview unless you are riding the bus with Mrs. Jenkins. If you need a ride to Northview school, plan to meet Mrs. Jenkins in rm 225 at LP by 3:00pm. The bus only holds 14 students so I cannot drive everyone. Please try to find a ride. If you are riding with Mrs. Jenkins you must contact her before Sept 1st to let her know you are riding a bus over there. The first 14 students who contact Mrs. Jenkins will be able to ride the bus. We will return to LP around 5:35pm. Please have your ride ready at LP.
Scholastic Bowl varsity & JV practices will start Thursday, October 1 at 3:10 in room 142. New players are welcome.
This is a reminder to any seniors attending the IVCC College Visit day to meet in the Auditorium at 7:40 a.m. this Wednesday. We will take attendance and leave shortly after.
Before leaving lunch, please make sure to clean up after yourself. Throw away your trash, put away your belongings, and leave your area clean for the next group. Thank you for being respectful and responsible!
Wrestling open gym today 6-7:30 pm. Lets get a good workout in!
In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, please join us on Wednesday during periods 4, 5, and 6 to write positive messages of support in Sidewalk Chalk between the East Gym and Main Building. You will also have the opportunity to connect with some of our local mental health supports and put together a Mental Health "Thrival" kit. In the event we are rained out, we will move into the hallway outside of the counseling office.
Renaissance cards were distributed during 1st period last week. If you did not receive a card or have questions, contact Mrs. Eichelkraut or Mrs. Goy via email, before school, or after school. The criteria to earn a Renaissance card can be found on page 22 of the student handbook.
Attention Renaissance Card Holders: This Thursday you can use your Early Lunch perk. To use this, show the card to your teacher for them to mark. This perk allows you to head to lunch up to 5 minutes early.
Attention Renaissance Club: There will be a meeting after school today in the CCR. New members are always welcome!
Attention Students: If you like to help people, learn about new discoveries in science, try new things, then science club might be for you! Our next meeting will be on Friday, October 2nd right after school in Mrs. Depenbrock’s room 306. Check it out and see what we are all about!
Attention Seniors: Completing the FAFSA or the Non-Participation Form is a graduation requirement. The counselors and ISAC will be holding another College 101 session on October 1st during 2nd and 3rd hours to help you complete these requirements. If you are interested, please sign up through Mrs. Balestri's email. Please note, you will need your social security number to complete the FAFSA. You are welcome to reach out to Mr. Placher with any questions.
Attention Seniors: If you are or will be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2026, and would like to register to vote, representatives will be here on September 22nd during your lunch period to help you get registered. In order to register to vote, you will need your phone, student ID, a driver's license, or state ID, or proof of citizenship. You will also need to know the last 4 of your social security number. Please see Mrs. Plackett in the principal's office if you have any questions.
Attention all baseball players not participating in the homecoming parade. Stop by coach Glupczynski's Room if you are interested in riding the baseball float in the homecoming parade.
Attention Cavalier Leaders!!! Are you someone who wants to take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world? Come and join the LP Interact Club! We can help you develop your leadership skills while you discover the power of Service Above Self and find out how serious leadership can be seriously fun! Our next meeting is Tuesday, Sept 22nd at 7:15am in Rm 224. See Mrs. Jenkins for more information.
Happy homecoming week LP! GSA will have its regular meeting tomorrow after school in Ms. McCoin's room, 307. We'll be finalizing our HoCo posters, and we'll be discussing the parade on Thursday. See you soon!
Tonight is senior night for the girl's tennis program! Come see your favorite seniors and their faculty doubles partners play in our very first ever Senior/Faculty Doubles Extravaganza! Free pizza and soda for all fans! The fun begins at 4PM at the Complex. See you there!
Seniors: ISAC is here everything Thursday during 4th and 5th hour to help you with your FAFSA needs. Sign up with Mrs. Balestri if you would like to schedule an appointment with her.
Sophomore Board will meet Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:20 in Room 136. Be there to get involved with their first fundraiser this year.
Open gym for wrestling will be Tuesday 9/22 from 3-4pm. Let’s get on the mat and start preparing for season. Also, all boys wrestlers, check in this week with Coach Rebz to declare a potential weight for the season.
The Variety Show is this evening, September 21st at 7:00 pm in Sellett Gymnasium. Come out and support our incredibly talented students as they take the stage for our annual Variety Show. Admission is $3. We will also be crowning our 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. We hope to see you there as we kick off Homecoming week.
COOKIE ALERT, STUDENTS! Looking for a sweet way to make your Friday even better? The Darn Good Cookie Company is here every FRIDAY with giant chocolate chip cookies for just ONE DOLLAR! That’s right—GIANT cookies… ONLY $1! So, be sure to head over to the north end of the cafeteria on Friday and grab yours before they’re gone!
The LP Special Olympics team is gathering interest in participating in eSport video game competitions. Please check your email from Mr. Pytel for more information.
Hello Cavaliers! Key Club will meet on Thursday morning at 7:25 a.m., in room 118. We hope to see you there!
Seniors: College Reps are scheduling appointments to come in and visit with you. Mrs. Balestri emails out a google doc to register weekly, so please make sure you are checking your emails and registering for the ones you would like to meet with.
Are you interested in engineering, robotics, architecture, or technology? If so, Tech Club may be the place for you. We will be having a meeting on Thursday, September 24th after school until 3:45pm in room e115 in the East Gym ACC Wing. Make sure to bring some friends.
Attention seniors: Get a head start on completing your FAFSA graduation requirement by meeting with our ISAC representative each Thursday during 4th or 5th hour. While the FAFSA is not yet open, you can start now by creating your FSA ID. Please sign up in the counseling office if interested and please be aware that you will need your social security number when creating your FSA ID.
Attention Seniors: If you are or will be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2026, and would like to register to vote, representatives will be here on September 22nd during your lunch period to help you get registered. In order to register to vote, you will need your phone, student ID, a driver's license, or state ID, or proof of citizenship. You will also need to know the last 4 of your social security number. Please see Mrs. Plackett in the principal's office if you have any questions.
All students who are interested in Book Club, please plan to attend the first short meeting in the library on Thursday, September 17th at 7:30 AM.
Want to be part of something NEW at LP? Come help us build the new FCS Club! We're looking for students interested in creativity, competitions, community service, leadership, life skills, and having some fun along the way. Our first meeting is this Monday after school in Room 313. Come with your ideas and help decide what this club becomes!
Join us for Writing Club! Our new meeting time is 7:15am every Wednesday in room 145.
Our next Art Club meeting will be September 17th at Northview School in Peru from 3:15-5:30pm. We will meet there at 3:15 pm at the playground mural pick-up and drop off location. We will be repairing/repainting the caterpillar mural. Please have your ride pick you up at Northview unless you are riding the bus with Mrs. Jenkins. If you need a ride to Northview school, plan to meet Mrs. Jenkins in rm 225 at LP by 3:00pm . The bus only holds 14 students so I cannot drive everyone. Please try to find a ride. If you are riding with Mrs. Jenkins you must contact her before Sept 15th to let her know you are riding a bus over there. The first 14 students who contact Mrs. Jenkins will be able to ride the bus. We will return to LP around 5:35pm. Please have your ride ready at LP.
Friendly reminder to all Cavaliers to have your ID's on. Referrals are written for not having your ID and detentions issued on your 3rd day pass. The best thing you can do is to put your ID in your Chromebook case at the end of each day. You will then have it in the morning. If you need a new ID please see the Safety Office.
Cavaliers, if you receive a detention you have 9 opportunities to serve it. Serve the 30 minutes and don't turn it into 60 minutes on Wednesday. If you have questions on your detention please speak with the Safety office.
Anyone Interested in wrestling see Coach Rebholz who is the Boys wrestling head coach or Coach Keeney who is the girls wrestling head coach for more information. We will be having open mats/ open gym for wrestling, today September 14 from 6-7:30 pm. See you there and bring a friend.
Flag football on Tuesday, September 15 will be on the practice field, not the stadium.
If you are interested in playing basketball and are not currently in a fall sport, lifting and conditioning workouts begin Tuesday 9/15 from 6:15-7:45pm. We will meet in the Sellett gym and please bring indoor and outdoor shoes. The rest of the dates will be handed out that evening. If you have any questions, please email Coach Hall.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Well, the Darn Good Cookie store has you covered. Stop by to see us in the commons during all lunches on Friday and pick up a cookie for only $1 . This month we are featuring chocolate chip.
Due to testing, GSA will not have its regular meeting tomorrow. Next week, we will finalize our homecoming ideas. See you then
Are you missing something? Lost and Found has many items that have been turned in. Please stop and see Mrs. Picco. She has water bottles, clothing, shoes and more!!
Remember to utilize school technology properly. Do not email the entire student body. Email is a privilege and used properly to communicate with your teachers and staff. Technology privileges can be restricted or suspended, so please use it properly. If there are any questions, please see Mr. Huffaker or Mr. Miller
Attention Seniors: If you plan on or are considering attending IVCC after graduation and you would like to go on a school sponsored college visit to IVCC on September 30th, look for an email from Mrs. Balestri to register. You must be registered by noon today. There will be a permission slip that needs to be signed and returned at the Mandatory meeting taking place on September 11th. Please see your counselor if you have any questions.
Attention seniors: Get a head start on completing your FAFSA graduation requirement by meeting with our ISAC representative each Thursday during 4th or 5th hour. While the FAFSA is not yet open, you can start now by creating your FSA ID. Please sign up in the counseling office if interested and please be aware that you will need your social security number when creating your FSA ID.
Attention Seniors: If you are or will be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2026, and would like to register to vote, representatives will be here on September 22nd during your lunch period to help you get registered. In order to register to vote, you will need your phone, student ID, a driver's license, or state ID, or proof of citizenship. You will also need to know the last 4 of your social security number. Please see Mrs. Plackett in the principal's office if you have any questions.
Good morning GSA! We will be having our regular meeting today after school in room 307. We're going to be designing our homecoming posters, so come in with designs in mind.
Attention, LPHS students! Do you enjoy reading, sports, pop culture, math, science, history, geography or just knowing random facts? Then Scholastic Bowl might be the activity for you! There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, September 17th, at 2:45 p.m. in Room 142. Come learn more about the team, what we do, and how you can get involved. You don’t have to be an expert—you just need to be curious and willing to learn! Again, that’s Thursday, September 17th, at 2:45 p.m. in Room 142. We hope to see you there!
The Fellowship of Christian Students (FCA) will meet every Monday morning at 7:15am in Mr. Zukowski's room 340.
Attention Sophomore Board: Our next meeting is this Wednesday, September 9th at 7:20am in Room 136. Please join us to vote for leaders and finalize fundraisers.
Variety Show try-outs are Thursday, September 10th after school in Mrs. Hartman's room. Please make sure you sign up outside room 338 prior to Thursday.
Hello Cavaliers! Are you interested in meeting new people and volunteering to help others in our school, community, and beyond? Join Key Club! Key Club is an international organization dedicated to leadership and community service. Come join us this Thursday morning at 7:25 in room 118. We hope to see you there!
There will be a mandatory Powder Puff meeting for all girls signed up to play at 7:20 am in the CCR, Thursday September 10th.
D&D meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays in rm 151. The campaign has started, but new members are always welcome.
This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. CDC data shows that suicide is the second leading cause of death among ages 10–24. In 2024, 48,824 people died by suicide in the United States. Please join us on Wednesday during periods 4, 5, and 6 to write positive messages of support in Sidewalk Chalk between the East Gym and Main Building. You will also have the opportunity to connect with some of our local mental health supports and put together a Mental Health "Thrival" kit.
Attention Freshmen Board: We will have a meeting Wednesday morning at 7:20 in room 141. Bring a friend and let's talk about some fundraising ideas!
Attention Students! If you like to help people, learn about new discoveries in science, try new things, then Science Club might be for you! Our next meeting will be on Friday, September 11th right after school in Mrs. Depenbrock’s room 306! Check it out and see what we are all about!
Attention seniors: Want help getting started on and completing your college applications? Meet with our ISAC representative and the counselors on Thursday, September 3rd during 3rd or 6th hours for assistance with your applications. Please find the email from Mrs. Balestri to sign up and reach out to Mr. Placher with any questions.
Attention Seniors: If you are or will be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2026, and would like to register to vote, representatives will be here on September 22nd during your lunch period to help you get registered. In order to register to vote, you will need your phone, student ID, a driver's license, or state ID, or proof of citizenship. You will also need to know the last 4 of your social security number. Please see Mrs. Plackett in the principal's office if you have any questions.
Join us for Writing Club every Tuesday after school in Room 145 to share written work, exchange feedback, and learn new tips and tricks for writing. We are also accepting student submissions of poetry, short fiction, and artwork to be published in the Impressions literary magazine. See Mrs. Farringer in room 145 for more information.
GSA will have its regular meeting tomorrow after school in room 307. We're going to discuss our first club craft project. Hope to see you there!
Reminder from the Safety Office that Detention is open before and after school. There are 9 opportunities to serve your detention. Do not skip it and turn 30 minutes into 60 minutes on a Wednesday. If you have questions about your detention, please see Mr. Huffaker or Mr. Miller.
There will be an intramural flag football league starting on Tuesday September 8. Games will be at 6:30 in the stadium on Tuesdays September 8, September 15, September 22, and September 29. Sign up your team outside the PE office. Any questions see Mr. Keating.
Our next Art Club meeting will be September 3rd at Northview School in Peru from 3:15-5:30pm. We will meet there at 3:15 pm at the playground mural pick-up and drop off location. We will be repairing/repainting the caterpillar mural. Please have your ride pick you up at Northview unless you are riding the bus with Mrs. Jenkins.
If you need a ride to Northview school, plan to meet Mrs. Jenkins in rm 225 at LP by 3:00pm. The bus only holds 14 students so I cannot drive everyone. Please try to find a ride. If you are riding with Mrs. Jenkins you must contact her before Sept 1st to let her know you are riding a bus over there. The first 14 students who contact Mrs. Jenkins will be able to ride the bus. We will return to LP around 5:35pm. Please have your ride ready at LP.
Rotary Youth Exchange Interviews will take place September 1st in the Alumni Room beginning at 5pm. Students who have applied will adhere to your set interview time. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Jenkins.
Are you missing something? Lost and Found has many items that have been turned in. Please stop and see Mrs. Picco. She has water bottles, clothing, shoes and more!!
Cavaliers! It’s almost time for Homecoming 2026! Guest request forms for students bringing someone from outside the LP community are now available in the School Safety Office and need to be returned by September 18.
Attention all LP students wanting to try out for baseball in the spring. Please stop by room 131 and see Coach Glupczynski sometime this week.
Junior Board will have a meeting to elect new officers on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:20 am in room 338.
Variety Show Try-Outs will be Thursday, September 10th after school. Please sign up outside of Mrs. Hartman's room if you are interested in auditioning.
D&D will meet on Tuesday and Thursday this week at 7:20am in Rm 151. New members are welcome.
Student Council will meet this Friday at 7:15 am in the CCR, Rm 101—Homecoming preparations are in full swing! Be there!
There will be a Homecoming Powderpuff meeting on Tuesday, September 1 in the CCR at 7:20am. Any girls interested in participating should attend.
Attention Seniors: If you would like to have your senior portrait appear in the yearbook photos must be submitted by December 4th 2026. A form with all submission requirements is available now at the greeter's desk. Please know that this form must be filled out and returned before pictures can be accepted. If you have any questions contact Ms. Hanford or the yearbook staff.
Attention all students! Are you interested in learning about other cultures and countries? Come join the first Foreign Language Club meeting that will be held in room 141 this Tuesday morning at 7:20. If you have any questions, come see Frau in room 141. We will discuss which places we would like to learn about and which fundraisers we would like to do. Hope to see you all there!
Seniors, Ready to Dance? Are you interested in being part of the Homecoming Variety Show Senior Board Dance? We’d love for you to join the Senior Board Members and show off your moves!
We’ll have 4 mandatory practices in the North Balcony before school from 7:00–7:35 AM on:
- September 2
- September 9
- September 16
- September 21
Please make sure you’re able to attend all four practices before committing. Come join the fun, learn the dance, and help us make the Homecoming Variety Show one to remember! Any questions, see Mrs. Scoma or Mrs. Tomminello.
Are you interested in engineering, robotics, architecture, or technology? If so, Tech Club may be the place for you. We will be having an informational meeting on Thursday, September 3rd after school in room E115 in the East Gym ACC hallway until 3:45pm. Make sure to bring some project ideas, as well as your friends. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Mr. Wiercinski for information.