Daily Announcements
Seniors that receive a letter about being honored during the Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23rd will have a rehearsal in the auditorium Wednesday, April 22 at 1:20. You will be dismissed from your 7th hour class at 1:20 and are to proceed directly to the auditorium. Also, please let Mrs. Franklin, know if you cannot attend the program on April 23rd.
Good morning!
Freshmen and Sophomores: You will be testing tomorrow(Tuesday, April 14th). Set yourself up for success by:
- Getting a full night’s rest
- Eating breakfast (available here at school)
- Bringing your fully charged Chromebook
- Believing in yourself — you’ve got this
Please report to your assigned testing room by 7:40 AM.
Juniors and Seniors: You are not in attendance tomorrow unless you have been assigned to a testing room.
Let’s make it a smooth and successful testing day for everyone.
Attention Seniors: Renaissance will be creating and posting Senior Spotlights on our social media again this year. An email with the necessary Google Form has been sent to all seniors. Please submit this Google Form by May 1st if you would like to be featured on our social media.
Attention all students, please check your email for an invitation to Putnam County High School’s college fair taking place on April 28th. You have an email from Mrs. Balestri with information on what colleges will be attending and the time of the event. You must register to attend, and registration information is included in the email.
Seniors: Have you completed your FAFSA and Senior Questionnaire yet? These are both graduation requirements and must be completed to graduate. Please see the counseling office if you need help with either one.
Hey seniors! Prom is right around the corner. If you plan to bring a guest from outside of our LP Student body, please stop by the School Safety office anytime to get a Guest Request Form. They will be due on Friday April 24th and need to be completed before you purchase tickets to the dance
Would you like to meet new people, have a sweet treat, and most importantly learn about how much Jesus loves you? Come to a FCA meeting on Thursday morning in Coach Mundt’s room 339 at 7:20
Good morning Cavs! GSA will not have a meeting this week, due to ACT testing tomorrow. Our next meeting will be after school on April 21st.
Seniors that receive a letter about being honored during the Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23rd will have a rehearsal in the auditorium Wednesday, April 22 at 1:20. You will be dismissed from your 7th hour class at 1:20 and are to proceed directly to the auditorium. Also, please let Mrs. Franklin, know if you cannot attend the program on April 23rd.
Students who received Gold Day invitations must turn in their signed permission slips to the Greeters Desk by 3 PM tomorrow, April 14. No late permission slips will be accepted.
Attention Renaissance Members: There will be a meeting after school today in the CCR. New members are always welcome.
Attention all freshman, sophomore, and junior girls who are interested in joining wrestling next season: there will be a girls wrestling meeting with Coach Keeney on Wednesday at 2:00 in the wrestling room. All girls interested in wrestling next year must attend.
Welcome back, students! We hope you’re feeling refreshed and ready to start strong.
Juniors: You will be testing tomorrow. Set yourself up for success by:
- Getting a full night’s rest
- Eating breakfast (available here at school)
- Bringing your fully charged Chromebook
- Believing in yourself — you’ve got this
Please report to your assigned testing room by 7:40 AM.
Seniors, Sophomores and Freshmen: You are not in attendance tomorrow unless you have been assigned to a testing room.
Let’s make it a smooth and successful testing day for everyone.
Attention Students: Is there a faculty, staff member, coach, or activity sponsor who you would like to recognize for going above and beyond? If so, nominate them for the Tireless, Staff, or Sir Ranier awards. Nominations have been sent to your student emails along with a description of each award. Please send your submissions by April 15th.
Attention All Students: To most people, being inspirational might mean staying true to yourself, overcoming obstacles, or having a huge impact on somebody else’s life. Renaissance has sent emails to nominate students for LP's Most Inspirational Student Award. We challenge you to nominate one of your peers that serve as an inspiration to you. Nominations are due April 15th.
Attention Seniors: Renaissance will be creating and posting Senior Spotlights on our social media again this year. An email with the necessary Google Form has been sent to all seniors. Please submit this Google Form by May 1st if you would like to be featured on our social media.
Interested in Badminton? Come to our informational meeting Thursday April 9th after school in room 304. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Hall.
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.
Attention Cavaliers: Do you love to travel? Are you excited about other cultures? If you are interested in learning more about Rotary Youth Foreign Exchange, there is a meeting Apr 9th in the Principal Conference Room during the lunch hours 5th period. Please see Mrs. Jenkins if you have any questions.
Attention Cavaliers: The Art Club is meeting after school until 4pm on Thursday Apr 9th in Rm 224 to work on painting the Carus Mural. All are welcome to attend.
Attention Cavaliers: This is the last week Team Gabe and Team Landon are selling products! There are ads throughout the school and check your email for an order form from each team. Contact Gabe Arevalo, Ceyton Urbanski, Gavin Herrera, Kenzie Chamberlain, or Ella McCauley for more information on Team Gabe products. Contact Landon Gisler, Tyler Spelich, Gavin Kallis, Dom Bidasio, or AJ Norrington for more information on Team Landon products. Also, if you have any questions, please ask Mr. Graff in Room 322. Thank you!
Your ID or Day pass must be clearly displayed and visible at all times. This is for your safety and the buildings safety. Referrals can be written if you don't have your ID or day pass on.
Attention all students, please check your email for an invitation to Putnam County High School’s college fair taking place on April 28th. You have an email from Mrs. Balestri with information on what colleges will be attending and the time of the event. You must register to attend, and registration information is included in the email.
Attention Freshmen Board: Bundt Cakes will be here on Thursday. Please be prepared to take them home with you and have a ride after school.
Welcome back LP! GSA will have its normal meeting today after school in Ms. McCoin's room, 307. We'll be completing our character tournament and talking about queer media for club access. Can't wait to see everyone!
Are you interested in joining the Marching Cavaliers Color Guard? Tonight, there will be a “Spin Club” for anyone who wants to try out color guard. Spin Club is meant to be a low-pressure, low commitment way for anyone who is considering color guard to see what it is all about and get some hands-on experience. It is also a great opportunity for current color guard members to get some extra practice spinning in the off-season. Please join us in the Sellett Gym South Balcony from 5pm – 7pm tonight!
ACT Testing for Juniors - Wednesday, April 8th (7:45am - 12:15pm)
AM Bussing will run normal routes.
PM Bussing - Please sign up in the bookstore if you need a ride home after testing.
Please check the TV Monitors in the hallway for testing room information and important reminders.
PreACT 9/ PreACT 10 Secure for Freshmen and Sophomores - Tuesday, April 14th (7:45am - 11:15am)
AM Bussing will run normal routes.
PM Bussing - Will run normal routes.
Please check the TV Monitors in the hallway for testing room information and important reminders.
*Any questions, please see Ms. Lance
Attention Cavaliers: Team Gabe and Team Landon are selling products! There are ads throughout the school and check your email for an order form from each team. Contact Gabe Arevalo, Ceyton Urbanski, Gavin Herrera, Kenzie Chamberlain, or Ella McCauley for more information on Team Gabe products. Contact Landon Gisler, Tyler Spelich, Gavin Kallis, Dom Bidasio, or AJ Norrington for more information on Team Landon products. Also, if you have any questions, please ask Mr. Graff. Thank you!
Good Morning! Key Club is sponsoring a monetary food drive for the Illinois Valley Food Pantry. We will be collecting donations during 3rd hour class this week March 23 - 27th. Please consider giving a monetary donation, big or small, that will assist our local community members. We plan to award the top two classes with the highest percentage of funds collected with a sweet treat. Thank you for your time and consideration for this worthy cause.
Attention Sophomore and Junior students - Link Crew is still accepting Link Leader applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Link Leader applications are available in room 122, room 338, and at the library circulation desk. All LP sophomore or junior students are invited to apply. Applications are due back to room 122 or room 338 by Friday, March 27 at 1:50pm. No late applications will be accepted. If you have questions, please see Mr. Clydesdale or Mrs. Hartman.
Attention all students: there will be a Bass Fishing team meeting on Tuesday March 24 in the driver ed room – room 115 – at 2:45pm. Please see coach Cherveny with 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.
Tomorrow, Tuesday March 24th we will use the a.m. assembly schedule. At 9:20 seniors are to report to the Sellett Gym and are to sit with their assigned homeroom. Seniors will rehearse in the Sellett Gym for the Honor Society Program to be held Thursday morning. All other students are to report to their regular homerooms at 9:20 on Tuesday.
On Thursday, March 26th the Honor Society Program is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Seniors are to report to first floor by 7:45 and all other students are to report to their homeroom at 7:45.
First home girls soccer game vs Streator Friday March 27- varsity start time 4:30
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, Mar24th at 7:15am in Rm 224. We will be discussing service projects and listening to a presentation by Georgia Buffo about HOBY. See you then.
Attention Cavaliers: Do you love to travel? Are you excited about other cultures? If you are interested in learning more about Rotary Youth Foreign Exchange, there is a meeting Apr 9th in the Principal Conference Room during the lunch hours 5th period. Please see Mrs. Jenkins if you are interested.
Attention Cavaliers: The Art Club is meeting after school until 4pm on Thursday Mar, 26th in Rm 224 to work on painting the Carus Mural. All are welcome to attend.
Good morning LP! Just 5 more school days until spring break! GSA will have its regular meeting tomorrow after school in Room 307. Can't wait to see you guys!
Attention Renaissance Gold and Silver Card Holders: If you would still like to place a Jimmy John's Delivery Day order, forms and money are due to the bookstore by the end of the school day.
Badminton Club is having an informational meeting on Thursday March 19th in room 304 @ 7:15am.
Get ready Cavaliers! The hit musical Mamma Mia! is coming to our very own Mattheisen Auditorium Stage March 20-22. Featuring Big voices, even bigger dance numbers, a hilarious plot line! Come cheer on your friends and experience the fun, the music and all the drama! Tickets are on sale now at lp.seatyourself.biz.
Want to design a computer game, create a mobile app, or compete in a hack-a-thon? Join L-P Coders Tuesday after school in room 327. See Mr. Bjerkaas if you can’t make it to the meeting or have questions. No previous coding experience required!
Congratulations to the 3 on 3 championship team of Mr. Mignone, Mr. Spencer, and Mr. Raffleson. They narrowly defeated the 2nd place team of Caleb Currie, Camdeyn Gillian, Isaac Calderon, and Ryker Hernandez 15-14 in overtime. Coming in 3rd place was the team of Emmet Olson, Luca Verruchi, Eli Hammers, and Reagan Doerr. The award for the best dressed team went to the Hawaii 5-0 team of Jaron Morschieser, Daniel Edwall, Jake Hall, and Logan Harmon. Be listening to the announcements for the next fun intramural activity after spring break.
Attention Renaissance Gold and Silver Card Holders: Thursday, March 26th is Jimmy John's Delivery Day. If you earned this perk, you will be receiving an order form during 5th period by tomorrow. To order your boxed Jimmy John's lunch, submit your order form and payment to the Bookstore by Monday, March 23rd. No late orders can be accepted.
Good morning Cavs. GSA will have its regular meeting this afternoon in room 307.
LP Cavalette Tryouts: Mandatory Tryout Clinic - Learn Material for Tryouts Friday, March 27, 4-6:30pm in the Sellett Gym. Cavalette Halftime Performance Team Tryouts Saturday, March 28 from 1pm-4pm No experience required - just commitment and excitement. Any questions contact Head Coach - Guylene at gstrange@lphs.net
Beginning today, Tuesday, February 17th, any student not currently enrolled in a Spring sport wishing to improve his/her health through weight training has the opportunity after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the Weight Room. This is for both beginner and experienced weightlifters. If interested or any questions, please see Mr. Lauer in Room 323 or meet after school in the Weight Room any Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
Attention Senior Board Members: There will be a meeting this Wednesday in Room 313 at 7:15 am. Please be on time. We will be discussing prom set up and Senior Picnic.
Key Club will meet on Thursday morning in room 118 at 7:25 a.m. Weather permitting; we plan to participate in Campus Clean Up after school on March 19th from 3 - 4 p.m. with Green Team.
Next week leading up to Spring Break, Key Club will sponsor a monetary food drive to present to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry. We will be collecting donations during 3rd hour class on March 23 - 27th. Please consider giving a monetary donation, big or small, that will assist our local community members. We plan to award the top two classes with the highest percentage of funds collected with a sweet treat. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Attention Cavaliers: Team Gabe and Team Landon are selling products! There are ads throughout the school and check your email for an order form from each team. Contact Gabe Arevalo, Ceyton Urbanski, Gavin Herrera, Kenzie Chamberlain, or Ella McCauley for more information on Team Gabe products. Contact Landon Gisler, Tyler Spelich, Gavin Kallis, Dom Bidasio, or AJ Norrington for more information on Team Landon products. Also, if you have any questions, please ask Mr. Graff. Thank you!
Happy Tuesday Cavaliers, if you receive a detention remember you have 9 opportunities to serve the 30 minutes. If you fail to serve your 30 minutes you will receive a 60 minute Wednesday. Serve your detentions early and don’t DOUBLE your trouble! Come to the safety office if you have questions.