Congratulations to LHS senior, Jack Kail, who will be honored during this week's Denver Broncos game as an IBM High School Hero. Jack's name, along with 5 other weekly winners, will be announced on KOA radio during the Broncos-Browns Saturday game. Jack was recognized for his work on and off the field. He is a three-sport letter winner in football, basketball, and baseball, and was captain of the football team. Jack is also an honor student in our IB program, and has made many positive contributions to LHS and the Littleton community. Congratulations, Jack; we are so proud of you!
There is no school for students for Winter Break from Monday, December 24th, through Monday, January 7th. The first day back for students (and the start of the second semester) is Tuesday, January 8th. Please note there is also no school for students on Monday, January 21st. Thank you! Have a restful winter break!
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The Counseling Department would like to send a big thank-you to everyone who helped out with the Thanksgiving food baskets. Everyone really came together as a team to help provide a full Thanksgiving meal, as well as additional food, for the entire week for students and families in need. Without your donations and support, none of it would have been possible. Also, the Counseling Department will be helping students and families in need during the winter holidays by providing families with gift cards with the intention to purchase food or gifts for the winter holidays. Ideally, gift cards can be to Target or WalMart. If you know of any student and their family who is in need for the winter holiday, please contact Josh Hahn at jhahn@lps.k12.co.us. If you would like to make a donation, please bring gift cards (please indicate the dollar amount for each card) to the Counseling Department no later than December 14, 2018. Thank you!
The High School Social Studies Instructional Resource Review committee members have completed their review of available high school social studies instructional resources. They are recommending McGraw Hill Publishing’s Geography: The Human and Physical World, United States History and Geography: Modern Times, and World History and Geography. Additionally, they are recommending TCI Publishing’s Econ Alive! The Power to Choose, Geography Alive! Regions and People, Government Alive! Power, Politics, and You, and History Alive! World Connections. All of these resources will support and enhance the instruction of the Colorado Academic Standards for Social Studies. The instructional resources will be on display in the foyer of the Board Room at the Education Services Center (5776 South Crocker Street, Littleton) from December 11th through January 17th. A community information session to answer questions will be hosted in the foyer of the Board Room on Tuesday, January 8th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The recommendation will be presented to the Board for discussion on December 13th and for action on January 17th.
Littleton Public Schools District Chess Tournament Sponsored by LPS Gifted Education Department Saturday, December 1st, 2018 Newton Middle School (entrance at East door) Corner of Arapahoe Rd. and Colorado Blvd. 8:00 a.m. arrival and check-in 5 rounds Non-elimination tournament Levels K-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-8 Awards at approximately 2:30 p.m. Bring your own chess set for practice between rounds Bring your own food and drink Registration Form
Watch the Video: LPS Bond Measure 4A & Statewide Initiative Amendment 73 The LPS Bond Measure 4A is a property tax increase that will be decided by local voters. It will raise $298 million for capital projects, such as the construction of new schools, continued repair and upkeep of others, the renovation of the former Schomp Automotive property into a Career and Technical Education and Innovation Center, and new furniture in LPS schools. Statewide Initiative Amendment 73 is a statewide income tax affecting the top 8% of income earners in Colorado. It will raise $1.6 billion annually for K-12 education statewide, bringing Colorado closer to the national average in school funding. LPS' share of those funds is $23.1 million annually. Funds will be spent on recurring needs such as additional staff in schools to better meet the safety, academic and mental health needs of students; new programming and additional staff for the Career and Technical Education Center; and free full-day kindergarten districtwide. In LPS, both initiatives work together to provide funding that will address student needs. LPS taxpayers will have the opportunity to vote on both initiatives. For more information, please visit November Ballot: Local Bond 4A & State Funding Initiative Amendment 73 on the district website.
LPS high schools welcome the Class of 2023! Attend the upcoming showcase nights to learn more about the high school experience in each of LPS’ three top ranked high schools. Current 8th graders, interested high school students and families are invited to attend. Heritage High School Freshman Showcase Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6 p.m. – HHS Theater Littleton High School Lion Pride Preview & International Baccalaureate Program Information Wednesday, November 14, 2018 6:30 p.m. – LHS Theater Arapahoe High School Freshman Showcase Monday, December 3, 2018 6 p.m. – Sitting Eagle Gym Attendees will have the chance to learn more about: Comprehensive core academics and elective offerings College preparatory curriculum Advanced placement courses Concurrent enrollment STEM offerings International Baccalaureate Programme Performing Arts Athletics Activities LPS high schools have been featured in Newsweek’s “Top High Schools in America” and 5280’s “Top High Schools in Denver.” Eighty-six percent of LPS graduates plan to attend college or post-secondary education. The Class of 2018 earned more than $46 million in college scholarships. A consistently high number of graduating seniors earn National Merit, Boettcher, Presidential and military academy scholarships. All three high schools are highly competitive in athletics, STEM and the performing arts. All three high schools are currently accepting applications for out-of-district students. LPS Showcase Nights - Flyer
Early High School, a unique, public, one-year, full-day program for accelerated eighth graders on the campus of Littleton High School.
