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23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, Maryland, 20650

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Scheduled Intruder/Lock Down Drill

This morning at 8:20 am, 2 September, Leonardtown High School conducted a lock down drill for the entire campus. Teachers and staff were instructed to lock their doors, close blinds, and keep students out of sight as best as possible. After a check by administrators and the School Resource Officer, it was determined the building was safe and secure. Please note this drill is scheduled annually to practice security protocol and monitor the safety of the students. Thank you to the teachers and staff for their exceptional cooperation.

Underclassmen Pictures

Monday, August 30 and Tuesday, August 31 via English Classes
Students are not required to purchase portraits but it is important that all students are photographed to ensure their inclusion in the yearbook and in order to receive photo ID cards.
Contact Mrs. Page at hmpage@smcps.org  with questions.
 

Evening High School

Use this link for a current press release regarding Evening High School.

 

Senior Portrait Make Up Information

Make up dates for senior portraits are Monday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 19 in the auditorium.
-If students missed a summer appointment, they will automatically be rescheduled and a new appointment card will be mailed to them mid-September.
-If students are new to the school, did not have a summer appointment, or want to have their portraits retaken, they need to see Mrs. Page in room 2E08 so that they can be scheduled for an appointment.
-Students must have their senior portraits taken by Lifetouch in order to be in the yearbook. There is a yearbook only sitting available for $10.
 
If there are any questions, please email Mrs. Page at hmpage@smcps.org .
 

Principal's Message

 



Greetings and welcome to Leonardtown High School!
We hope you had a restful summer and we look forward to your return August 25th. Please review our website for important information regarding parking, summer assignments and information for the upcoming school year.

We welcome you back to what promises to be an outstanding year. To ensure a smooth process for our 1st day of school in 2010-11, we ask students to do the following:
--Seniors- be sure of your parking space. Please remember that all students have assigned parking spots this year. If you are parking in an area not assigned to you, that prohibits someone else from being their spot and you may be fined.
--All students
>>>Attached is the advisory list. Please review this list to know where you are to report first thing Wednesday morning. You will follow your regular schedule once we have completed advisory.
lhs/sites/schools.smcps.org.lhs/files/file/Advisory%20List,%202010.pdf
>>>Cell phones are to be turned off during school hours (8:00 - 2:45). The policy will be reviewed during advisory. Starting day 1, cell phones will be confiscated if they are in view and turned on.
>>>Please dress appropriately.

Get involved!   Leonardtown High School has a long standing tradition of students participating in leadership positions. The Student Council Association (SCA) is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Everyone is welcome to apply, and the applications will be due to Mr Smith in room F18 no later than 3 pm, Friday, September 3rd.

Best wishes for a great school year!


 

Leonardtown High School Rated Among Top High Schools in U.S.

Each year, NEWSWEEK picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced-placement college-level courses and tests. Just over 1.600 schools—only 6 percent of all the public schools in the U.S.—made the list.
Leonardtown High School is rated as high as 890th of the 27,000 public and private schools in the United States, thus being in the top 3% of the nation. Additionally, based on the criteria established by NEWSWEEK, the state of Maryland is rated as the top school system in the nation. Congratulations to the students and staff for making LHS one of the exceptional schools in the country!

Visit the attached link for additional information.
http://www.newsweek.com/feature/americas-best-high-schools.html

Incoming Freshman Information

Greetings and we are happy you are joining us at Leonardtown High School- one of the top schools in the nation! Listed below is some information you will find helpful for your first time as high school students.
  • Student schedules will be available on the Home Access Center (HAC) on or around 20 August. Considering that parents and students can view their schedules on line, LHS will not be mailing schedules to students. A printed, updated schedule will be available to students on the first day of school. 
  • Student 2 Student (S2S) orientation will be 23 August, from 8 am - 12. Rising freshmen can come to the school and have the chance to meet with an upperclassmen trained to be their mentor. The S2S mentor will review student schedules, show the student around the building, and organize some fun activities to create a comfortable environment.
  • The evening of 23 August will be our new student/parent orientation. Parents will have the chance to meet Mr O'Neill, the principal, and hear from teachers and department chairpersons about all the great opportunties for students. After a brief meeting in the auditorium (6:30 pm), parents and students will have a chance to walk the hallways and become familiar with the school. 

10th, 11th, and 12th graders New to LHS

Student 2 Student leaders will meet with you on August 23rd from 12:30 - 2:00 PM. During  this time, you will have an opportunity to meet other new students, tour LHS, review your schedules, and ask  questions.


School Store

Easier than going to a store!!
The Leonardtown High School school store is now officially open!  Get your Raiders gear now.

LHS Newsletter, 2009-2010 Issue 1

The December 2009 school newsletter is now available to view.  The newsletter is called the "Raiders' Wing."

Fall Athletic Tryouts

Tryouts start August 14, 2010.Please go to the Athletics tab for all information.