Lockport High School West

Resume Writing Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport, Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door) Prepare for a job search or revise your current credentials with guidance from Niagara County Employment & Training Counselor. Registration: https://forms.gle/xgpwfycFgZp5Ar9m9

January 29: Lunar New Year No School District-wide there will be no school on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 for Lunar New Year.

Due to winter weather conditions, all schools in the Lockport City School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 for staff and students. This includes the cancellation of all after-school activities, sports, and events. Student and staff safety is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise caution in these conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Family Empowerment Center Workshop: Talking About Sexuality Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: This virtual workshop is offered hybrid. As a registered participant, you may choose to receive a Zoom link to login from your own device and location or attend in person at the FEC to use device and log into the Zoom workshop. Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport , Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door) Registration: https://forms.gle/roNMnT829Vss5nJM7

Mark your calendars: Winter recess begins on Monday, December 23, 2024, and continues through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Enjoy a restful and happy break!

🌍 International Day of Persons with Disabilities 🌟 Observed annually on December 3, this day—established by the United Nations in 1992—aims to promote understanding of disability issues and support the dignity, rights, and well-being of individuals with disabilities. By raising awareness, we can all play a part in fostering inclusion in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life. Together, let’s celebrate the diverse contributions and talents of persons with disabilities and continue striving for a more equitable and inclusive world. 💙 #LCSDPride

Today, December 2, is Special Education Day. We want to recognize the dedication and passion of our special education department, teachers, and staff at LCSD. Your hard work empowers every student and helps create an inclusive environment where all can thrive. #WeAllBelong

Bullying and Promoting Wellness for Students with Disabilities Date: Wednesday December 04, 2024 Time: 6:00-7:30pm Location: Family Empowerment Center, 1st floor of the Cornerstone Ice Arena (offered Virtually on Zoom). In this VIRTUAL workshop, parents, caregivers, or educators of children with disabilities learn to recognize the signs of a bullying situation and how to talk to a child. Learn about the supports and services that can be built into the Individualized Education Program (IEP) to promote social growth and well-being. Register here: https://forms.gle/pAw34y65Xp5dusk27 to receive the zoom link.

LCSD invites parents and guardians to share your thoughts in a brief, anonymous survey open from November 18 - November 22 to help improve your child’s school experience. As a parent/guardian you should have received an email on November 18th with the survey link. If you did not receive this email, please call your school secretary to obtain the link to the survey. Thank you in advance!

A reminder for all WINTER athletes to please update your Medical History Questionnaire on your SportsWare account before the first day of winter sports. This needs to be updated 30 days prior to the start of EACH sports season. For first tryout/practices dates, please see the Winter Sports Newsletter linked below: https://secure.smore.com/n/2w3sy

LCSD Winter Sports begin on Monday, November 18th! We look forward to welcoming all participants as we start another season of athletic activities. For detailed information about the 1st day of tryouts and practice, please refer to the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CGFFxdKnNaYsQzTNZ7mNkmVmNTzYo40wqPQdrhmRFqE/edit?usp=sharing Additionally, check out the Winter Sports Newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/2w3sy We're looking forward to a great season ahead!

🌟🇺🇸 A special shoutout to Mrs. Martin's class at Charles Upson, where students learned about the importance of Veteran's Day! LCSD wishes all veterans a heartfelt Happy Veteran's Day! 🙏✨ We’re especially proud to recognize teachers like Mrs. Martin, who served in the United States Air Force. Thank you for your service and for inspiring our students! #VeteransDay #LionProud

This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

On Wednesday night, the Varsity and JV Girls and Boys Soccer teamed up with participants from the Elk’s Club Challenger Sports of WNY for an unforgettable evening of fun and sportsmanship. This special league is open to players who face physical or mental conditions that limit their ability to participate in other competitive sports programs. The LCSD Varsity and JV soccer teams welcomed the Challenger athletes with open arms, engaging in goal shooting and skill practice, and building connections through the shared love of soccer. The evening culminated in a spirited 10-minute game, where the players—Varsity, JV, and Challenger athletes alike—showed that soccer is truly for everyone. #WeAllBelong

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group. Date: The 3rd Thursday of each month Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Location: Family Empowerment Center, 1st floor of the Cornerstone Ice Arena Facilitated, confidential support for family members and caregivers concerned about and/or caring for a person with mental illness. Check out the flyer here. Drop in, no registration is necessary. Find out more about the Family Empowerment Center here: https://www.lockportschools.org/o/lcsd/page/family-resources

Family Empowerment Center: NARCAN Training by Save the Michaels of the World Wednesday, September 11, 5:00-6:00 p.m. This workshop provides harm reduction strategies and the use of NARCAN. Anyone comfortable providing harmless medication is welcome to attend. Check out the flyer here. Registration: https://forms.gle/J98z6xxgsJjRrUpCA

This week, we welcomed an amazing group of 35 new educators into the LCSD family! 🌟 Their staff orientation included an exciting tour of all our schools, giving our new teachers a taste of the vibrant and welcoming community we have here in Lockport. 🌍 Fun Fact: This talented group hails from Lockport and as far as Florida, bringing a wealth of diverse experiences. Whether they’ve traveled across state lines or grew up right around the corner, they’re all here to make a positive impact on our students’ lives. Photographed are each of the new hires with their building principals. Stay tuned as we get to know them better—there’s so much to look forward to this school year! 🦁💙 #WeAllBelong

Did you know that Lockport High School received a “School of Excellence” status from The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) for the 2023-2024 school year?! This award is granted to high schools whose varsity teams average GPA for 75% of the roster is greater than or equal to 90%. During the 23-24 year, THIRTY teams within the Lockport City School District were selected as Scholar Athlete Teams by the State. Congrats to all of our scholar athletes! Thank you for making LHS a School of Excellence!

To access the Fall Sports Information Newsletter, please click on the link below. https://secure.smore.com/n/30t7b Sincerely, Lockport City School District Athletic Department

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