Daily Announcements
The ASVAB test is once again being offered at LPHS on Tuesday, October 29, for any sophomore, junior or senior student who is interested in participating. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment is a standardized exam that helps students accurately identify their strengths with the Interest Inventory Skills section. Students DO NOT need to have an interest in the military to take this assessment, however, this assessment is also used to determine qualification and placement within the armed forces. If you are interested in taking this assessment, please contact your counselor to register. More details will be provided to those who register in the week just prior to testing.
LP students! Make sure to check your email every Monday for a new weekly question from Yearbook staff! We will be sending out surveys every Monday asking for your opinion on different subjects! Look for the email from Yearbook!
Attention seniors! Are you looking to take an IVCC course in the spring semester through IVCC Early Out or on your own time? If so, check your email to sign up to meet with the IVCC rep coming to LP on October 29 during 3rd or 4th hour. She will talk about options and help you enroll in a reduced-tuition class. See your counselor if you have any questions.
Attention all students looking for superfan gear. The baseball program will be selling old baseball jerseys outside the lunchroom all week. Jersey cost will range from $5 to $10 dollars. If you have any questions, please stop in and see Coach Glupczynski in room 131.
Boys Bowling begins today. Shuttle will leave from the 6th street stop sign right after the yellow buses depart = 2:48. See Coach Gunia regarding season expectations, if you have not yet done so.
Attention all LP Seniors. This Friday, November 1st, is the last day to submit your senior portrait to the yearbook! If you do not submit a portrait, the picture on your school ID will be used instead. Ms. Walke must have your picture and release form by end of school on Friday, or it will not be in the yearbook. Please check your emails for the current list of portraits and release forms that the yearbook has received. Please go to room 156 for questions.
Attention GSA: We will be having a "spook-tacular" Halloween celebration tomorrow after school in the CCR. Bring school-appropriate costumes, games, snacks, and anything else that might make our celebration more wicked! Hope to scare, I mean, see, you all tomorrow after school in the Cavalier Community Room on the 1st floor! All are welcome to join!
This upcoming Monday, Movie Club’s first meeting will be taking place in Mr. Shalter’s room, 154, we will be watching the movie Beetlejuice and discussing upcoming meetings! There will be complimentary snacks and drinks. Feel free to come and check out the club!
Attention all students!!! Are you missing something? Check the lost and found in the bookstore room 231 Mrs. Picco may have your items. I have a lot of water bottles, pencil bags, jewelry, hats, planners and clothing. The bookstore is open 7am until 3:30 daily. P.E. Sweatshirts and Pants have arrived if you would like to purchase them. Sweatshirts are $10.00. Sweatpants are $13.00. 1st Lost and Found Day will be November 7th in the cafeteria during all lunch periods!! Stop by to claim your lost items!!!
Attention Seniors! Don't miss your final opportunity to leave your mark on the Senior Handprint Wall! Join us in the Student Commons after school until 3:15 on Tuesday, October 29th, to add your handprint.
Are you interested in architecture, design, mechanics, or engineering? If so, there is a Tech Club meeting in room E115 in the ACC building on Tuesday, October 27th until 4:15 after school. Everyone is welcome.
Girls' soccer will have an open field Tuesday 5-6pm at the sports complex
The Mock Trial Club will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, October 29, in Mrs. Kochis’ room (Room 308) from 2:45 until 4:00. We will be covering direct and cross-examination. Come learn more about the American legal system. Everyone is welcome!
Hey Cavs, join the Dungeons and Dragons club on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 in Ms. West’s room, room 153. If you are unable to make it, email Ms. West. We hope you join the campaign adventurers!
Any girl interested in playing basketball this year please come to Mr. Spencer’s room (Room 325) Wednesday morning for a brief meeting and schedule handouts.
The ASVAB test is once again being offered at LPHS on Tuesday, October 29, for any sophomore, junior or senior student who is interested in participating. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment is a standardized exam that helps students accurately identify their strengths with the Interest Inventory Skills section. Students DO NOT need to have an interest in the military to take this assessment, however, this assessment is also used to determine qualification and placement within the armed forces. If you are interested in taking this assessment, please contact your counselor to register. More details will be provided to those who register in the week just prior to testing.
LP students! Make sure to check your email every Monday for a new weekly question from Yearbook staff! We will be sending out surveys every Monday asking for your opinion on different subjects! Look for the email from Yearbook!
Attention seniors! Are you looking to take an IVCC course in the spring semester through IVCC Early Out or on your own time? If so, check your email to sign up to meet with the IVCC rep coming to LP on October 29 during 3rd or 4th hour. She will talk about options and help you enroll in a reduced-tuition class. See your counselor if you have any questions.
The LP Mock Trial Club will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, in Mrs. Kochis' Room (Room 308) after school until about 4:00. Mock trial allows students an opportunity to learn more about the American legal system and participate in a trial before real judges and attorneys. Students write all of the questions, act as witnesses, learn to make objections, and much, much more. We hope to see you tomorrow!
Attention Cavaliers: 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 tomorrow Oct 22nd at 7:15am in Rm 224. We will be preparing our service agenda for the year and working on holiday cards for our service men and women. Please see Mrs. Jenkins if you have any questions.
Attention Cavaliers: Our next Art Club meeting will be Oct 24th after school until 4pm. We will be working on the City of LaSalle-Celebration of Lights signs and mural designs for the ACC building. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn community service? The Illinois valley YMCA swim team has a Halloween meet on Sunday, October 27, and are in need of volunteers for easier jobs they would teach that day. The meet is from 8 to 4, however, volunteers can help any amount of time available. Please contact (815) 228-5442 for more information.
Boys Bowling 1st practice is October 28. All registration requirements must be met for boys to practice. This includes Impact testing, physicals, and athletic department paperwork with payments. Each practice missed due to lack of preparation is an unexcused absence. See Coach Gunia if you have questions about the season and to receive REMIND contacts. Any boys’ bowlers needing shuttle service to the alley on Monday need to stop and speak with Coach Gunia before end of day Thursday, so shuttle knows numbers for next week.
Attention: Anyone that was issued a detention for the week of 10/15/24 (last week) will have an extended opportunity to serve. You can complete your 30-minute detentions by this Friday, October 25th with no penalty.
Hey LP Freshmen - today is the day for the Link Crew Freshman Lunch! You don't need to bring a thing with you! This morning, you will receive a paper with your Link Crew Group number on it. Simply show up to the East Gym at the start of fifth hour and head straight for your Group's Table. Your Link Leaders will be there waiting for you with pizza and a smile. We can't wait to see everyone!
Sophomore and Junior students who registered for the PSAT/NMSQT will be receiving a reminder slip today for the test which will be held tomorrow. Please charge your chrome books tonight as the test is 100% digital and you will use your Chromebook. Please report directly to the East Gym tomorrow morning with your Chromebook and pencils – do not go to your 1st period class. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Gibson.
Attention all students!!! Are you missing something? Check the lost and found in the Bookstore room 231 Mrs. Picco may have your items. I have a lot of water bottles, pencil bags, jewelry, hats, planners and clothing. The bookstore is open 7am until 3:30 daily. P.E. Sweatshirts and Pants have arrived if you would like to purchase them. Sweatshirts are $10.00 Sweatpants are $13.00. 1st Lost and Found Day will be November 7th in the cafeteria during all lunch periods!! Stop by to claim your lost items!!!
Hey students, still want to fight dragons? Blast monsters with magic? Go on epic quests? Then join the Dungeons and Dragons club on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 in Ms. West’s room, room 153. If you are unable to make it, email Ms. West. We hope you join the campaign adventurers!
Attention Sophomore Board, candy bar money is due to Mrs. Liebhart by Friday, October 25th. If you would like to sell more boxes, please stop by Mrs. Liebhart's room.
Want to design a computer game, create an app, or program a Raspberry Pi? L-P Coders continues to meet after school on Fridays in room 327. See Mr. Bjerkaas if you can’t make it to the meeting or have questions. New members always welcome!
Attention Science Club, we will meet this week right after school in room 306 on Thursday, October 24th!
There will be a Senior Superfan Leader meeting in Mrs. Hartman’s room on Tuesday, 10/22 at 7:20 am.
The ASVAB test is once again being offered at LPHS on Tuesday, October 29, for any sophomore, junior or senior student who is interested in participating. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment is a standardized exam that helps students accurately identify their strengths with the Interest Inventory Skills section. Students DO NOT need to have an interest in the military to take this assessment, however, this assessment is also used to determine qualification and placement within the armed forces. If you are interested in taking this assessment, please contact your counselor to register. More details will be provided to those who register in the week just prior to testing.
LP students! Make sure to check your email every Monday for a new weekly question from Yearbook staff! We will be sending out surveys every Monday asking for your opinion on different subjects! Look for the email from Yearbook!
Are you looking for an opportunity to celebrate health, wellness, and community through yoga, meditation, song writing, and other creative experiences? Then, volunteer for the Gathering Wellness fair in Utica on Oct. 19 and attend for free! Volunteers will help set-up, assist attendees, take photos, attend sessions, and more. Check your student email for details!
TOPS, which stands for Teens of Prevention, will meet after school on Tuesday in the health room (116) to discuss activities for Red Ribbon Week. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please stop by Mr. Blessman’s room.
If you have an interest in playing chess, meet Mr. Fisher in the student commons on Tuesday by the tv
Boys Bowling 1st practice is October 28. All registration requirements must be met for boys to practice. This includes Impact testing, physicals, and athletic department paperwork with payments. Each practice missed due to lack of preparation is an unexcused absence. See Coach Gunia if you have questions about the season and to receive REMIND contacts.
On Thursday the 17th Essl Farms will be in the cafeteria to talk about their operation. They are local egg suppliers to the high school. Stop by and have a chat!
Attention all students!!! Are you missing something? Check the lost and found in the bookstore room 231 Mrs. Picco may have your items. I have a lot of water bottles, pencil bags, jewelry, hats, planners and clothing. The bookstore is open from 7am until 3:30 daily. Also, P.E. Sweatshirts and Pants have arrived if you would like to purchase them. Sweatshirts are $10.00 Sweatpants are $13.00
Attention all Juniors and Seniors planning to play baseball. Stop in and see coach Glupczynski this week in room 131
Are you interested in architecture, design, mechanics, or engineering? If so, there is a Tech Club meeting in room E115 in the ACC building on Tuesday, October 15th until 4:15 after school. Everyone is welcome. If you are unable to make it but would like more information, please contact Mr. Wiercinski.
Seniors Attending the IVCC College Visit Day on Thursday Oct. 17th. Your parent signed permission slip is due today, Tuesday Oct. 15th. Please remember to complete the sign up on the itinerary sheet you received at the meeting. Please be in the auditorium by 7:45. You will need to know your social security number for Thursday.
Attention GSA! There will be a meeting today after school in Mr. Makeever's room, room 331. Again, there will be a GSA meeting after school in room 331. Hope to see you there! We will talk about the potential upcoming Halloween celebration, if we would like to put together a Friendsgiving of some sort in November, and other ideas for second quarter. Hope to see you at the GSA meeting! All are welcome.
Attention Freshmen Board. The candy bars are here! Please stop by room 141 to pick up your box today.
All Foreign Language club members: there will be a meeting on Thursday, October 17, at 7:30 in room 141. We will be learning about the Oktoberfest.
The ASVAB test is once again being offered at LPHS on Tuesday, October 29, for any sophomore, junior or senior student who is interested in participating. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment is a standardized exam that helps students accurately identify their strengths with the Interest Inventory Skills section. Students DO NOT need to have an interest in the military to take this assessment, however, this assessment is also used to determine qualification and placement within the armed forces. If you are interested in taking this assessment, please contact your counselor to register. More details will be provided to those who register in the week just prior to testing.
LP students! Make sure to check your email every Monday for a new weekly question from Yearbook staff! We will be sending out surveys every Monday asking for your opinion on different subjects! Look for the email from Yearbook!
If you are interested in Scholastic Bowl, show up to the First Practice which is at 3:10 on October 9th in Room 124. If you have any questions. See Mr. Woods in 124 or email him at twoods1@lphs.net
Attention all freshmen and sophomores wanting to play baseball this spring, please stop in room 131 this week to see Coach Glupczynski.
There will be a Renaissance meeting today after school until 3:15 in Room 150. New members are always welcome!
All Link Leaders should report to the CCR today, October 7, during periods 1-3 for a brief training session to prepare for the freshman lunch.
Attention Cavaliers: 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 tomorrow Oct 8th at 7:15am in Rm 224. We will be preparing our service agenda for the year. Please see Mrs. Jenkins if you have any questions.
There will be an intramural dodgeball tournament on Monday October 7th at 6 pm in the Sellett gym. Sign your team of 6 people up outside the PE office. Any questions see Mr. Keating.
Mandatory wrestling meeting. Any students interested in wrestling this year, see Coach Rebholz in the Commons area (Cafeteria) in the morning between 7:05-7:35am on Tuesday October 8th. If you cannot be there at this time e-mail Coach Rebz at mrebholz@lphs.net.
Grief is a complex and complicated emotion that can affect anyone. To help you through this process, LP counselors will be offering a 6-week Grief Group for anyone experiencing grief. If interested in participating, please contact Mr. Placher or Mrs. Haun in the counseling office by the end of the day on October 8th.
Are you looking for an opportunity to celebrate health, wellness, and community through yoga, meditation, song writing, and other creative experiences? Then, volunteer for the Gathering Wellness fair in Utica on Oct. 19 and attend for free! Volunteers will help set-up, assist attendees, take photos, attend sessions, and more. Check your student email for details!
Attention Cavaliers: The GSA will be at a table in the cafeteria today through Wednesday during ALL lunches asking you sign the LGBTQ pride flag. Why sign the flag, you may ask? By signing the flag, you are simply showing that you support the LGBTQ community and are totally fine with differences we may have... Each of us is so unique in our own way! Respect and love the many things that make us each special and who we are! So be an ally, show support, and sign the flag during A, B, or C lunch TODAY! Thank you!!
Attention GSA: there will be a meeting tomorrow after school in room 331! Hope to see YOU there!
The ASVAB test is once again being offered at LPHS on Tuesday, October 29, for any sophomore, junior or senior student who is interested in participating. The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Career Exploration Assessment is a standardized exam that helps students accurately identify their strengths with the Interest Inventory Skills section. Students DO NOT need to have an interest in the military to take this assessment, however, this assessment is also used to determine qualification and placement within the armed forces. If you are interested in taking this assessment, please contact your counselor to register. More details will be provided to those who register in the week just prior to testing.
Picture retake day is Thursday, October 3. The HR Imaging photographer will be on the auditorium stage from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Please try to arrive early to be photographed before school. In order for your picture to be in the yearbook, you must be photographed by HR Imaging unless you are a senior and will be submitting a photograph from another vendor. There is no charge for the yearbook photo. If you wish to order a picture packet, order forms are available in the principal’s office. Orders and payment are to be given to the photographer on October 3rd.
There will be an intramural dodgeball tournament on Monday October 7th at 6 pm in the Sellett gym. Sign your team of 6 people up outside the PE office. Any questions see Mr. Keating.
LP students! Make sure to check your email every Monday for a new weekly question from Yearbook staff! We will be sending out surveys every Monday asking for your opinion on different subjects! Look for the email from Yearbook!
Anyone interested in Scholastic Bowl, there will be an informational meeting next Tuesday after school at 2:45 in room 124. If you cannot make the meeting, please contact Mr. Woods or Mr. Clydesdale for information.
Attention Juniors & Seniors: IVCC will be hosting their College & Career Night on Wednesday October 9th from 6:30-8:00 in the IVCC Gymnasium. Please check your email for more information and to register to attend.
Attn Seniors: A representative from ISAC comes to our counseling office every Thursday from 10:30-12:30. She is here to help you with your college applications, scholarships and FAFSA needs. Sign up in the counseling office if you would like to meet with her on one of her visits.
Attention Cavaliers: Our next Art Club meeting will be Oct 3rd after school until 4pm. We will be working on the City of LaSalle-Celebration of Lights signs and mural designs for the ACC building. Everyone is welcome to attend.
FCA will meet again on Thursday at 7:15 in Mr. Mundt’s Room, Room 339.
Hello LP students! Want to fight dragons? Blast monsters with magic? Go on epic quests? Then join us for Dungeons and Dragons club! We meet on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 in Ms. West’s room, room 153. Adventurers of all experience levels are welcome. If you are unable to make it, email Ms. West. Hope to see you there.
Yearbook Club will have a meeting tomorrow morning, October 1st at 7:15 in room 156. Please see Ms. Walke if you cannot attend.
Attn Seniors: Please check your email for the College 101 sign up sheet. ISAC will be here Oct. 3rd helping students create their FSA ID. ALL Seniors will need to have an FSA ID, so please sign up.
Attn Seniors: We are excited to announce a school sponsored college visit to IVCC on October 17th! If you are interested in attending, please check your email and sign up at link provided.