As we prepare for those students and families choosing the traditional school model, it is important that we establish and follow a decision guide for situations in which a student or staff member presents with COVID symptoms. We are #focusedfoward, and we appreciate our #TR1BE!
LCHS Class of 2020.
We are looking forward to seeing you back on campus tonight for your GRADUATION! We will be hosting a FB live feed of this event for family members who are unable to attend, CONGRATULATIONS to each of you!!!
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
See you in the commons area at 9:00 am for mandatory graduation practice on Tuesday, July 28! You MUST attend this practice in order to participate in the ceremony on Tuesday evening. Masks are not required but are recommended. You will be expected to stay six feet apart from other people throughout practice. We will distribute tickets for the ceremony at that time; you may request up to 10 tickets. Please come to practice knowing the number of tickets your family will need.
For Tuesday evening, ladies are recommended to wear dresses shorter than the graduation gown; gentlemen are recommended to wear dark pants and a light shirt with a collar. All graduates must wear shoes. Chairs will be 6 feet apart; masks are not required but are recommended. You must be in your seat by 7:30 pm.
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟬 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
We are planning for a SAFE and meaningful Graduation Ceremony! Join us at 8pm at Cottrell Field on Tuesday, July 28. Gates open at 6pm. We will follow Georgia Department of Health and CDC guidelines as closely as possible. Family groups should meet in the parking lot and are recommended to enter the stadium by 7pm. Family groups should sit together but remain distant from other family groups. Students can request up to 10 tickets on graduation morning, and we will distribute tickets at that time. Please let your student know how many tickets to request. Masks are not required but are highly recommended. Individuals over 60 and/or those with underlying health conditions are strongly encouraged to watch the Facebook Live from home. Overflow seating will be available on the field level; bring lawn chairs if you choose this option. Bring water as stadium concessions will NOT be available; stadium restrooms WILL be available. All who attend are expected to be seated. The area at the top stadium rail will be left open for wheelchairs; no lawn chairs and no standing allowed at the rail. Please drop off your family members who need handicap access at the top gate for easy access to top rail.
𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Email jason.lemley@lumpkinschools.com
Attention LCHS Parents and Students: We would like to invite you to attend our Open House on August 6th and/or our Freshman Focus on August 7th! See the attached flyers for details/appointment times.
Due to the high volume of families who applied for the distance virtual learning model, we made the decision to cancel the in-person orientation and schedule a Zoom orientation that you can access from your home. You will receive an email invitation closer to date. #TR1BE
Class of 2021: Appointments are now available for your senior photography session with @strawbridgestudiosinc! We have 17 appointments open TODAY! Book here: https://expressionsbystrawbridge.setmore.com/ #Expressions If you have any questions about Senior pictures, please contact the Customer Service department at customerservice@strawbridge.net or (866) 624-6229.
THE FINAL DAY FOR MAKEUP PHOTOS IS AUGUST 14.
We appreciate your support in helping us “stuff the bus!” Click this link https://www.gagives.org/story/H559qf to make a donation that we will use to buy school supplies for our students in LC. Tomorrow is the last day for this campaign so don’t delay! We love our #TR1BE!
Our plans for the Class of 2020 Traditional Graduation Ceremony are finalized and approved! Any questions for our graduating seniors and their parents should be directed to jason.lemley@lumpkinschools.com. Mr. Lemley will provide additional information in a call-out.
In partnership with WSB/Channel 2 Atlanta, Lumpkin County Schools is asking for your help in "Stuffing the Bus!" Go to https://www.gagives.org/story/H559qf to donate money that will come directly to Lumpkin County Schools to provide school supplies for our students!
The Class of 2020 appreciates the support of our local community and the scholarships they provided to our graduating seniors! #TR1BE
Congratulations to Head Girls Soccer Coach, Don Brock, on being named a Blitz Legendary Coach! We couldn’t agree more! #TR1BE
https://blitzsportsga.com/2020/06/24/legendary-coaches-2020/
TR1BE,
With so much uncertainty remaining as we navigate our days, weeks, and months, we know that many questions are swirling concerning the plans of our upcoming school year.
We could put out a plan today that would likely need to change multiple times as health concerns and guidance changes over time.
We are not behind the eight ball. Rather, we are taking things seriously, studying our options, and formulating research-based plans of action for the new school year.
Our leadership team in Lumpkin County is currently meeting through email, virtually, and in person to work out details for the following areas: student and staff wellness, facilities, technology, school nutrition, transportation, instruction, assessment, and virtual learning. These focus groups will work in coordination with our school board to publish a final plan in mid-July.
In the meantime, it’s important for you all to know this—student safety has been, is, and always will be our top priority in Lumpkin County. As parents, you will have a face-to-face option and a virtual option for your children. What those look like will be determined by the findings of our focus groups over the next month.
Rest assured, we are working tirelessly to provide the best education in the safest environment possible for your children. We know other school systems are posting their tentative plans now, and we want you to know that we aren’t asleep on this topic. We like to take a calculated, strategic approach to our planning process.
If you have questions or concerns that you would like to share with any of the focus groups mentioned above, please email jason.lemley@lumpkinschools.com or rob.brown@lumpkinschools.com. We will be sure to pass along your correspondence to the focus group leader.
Thank you for your continued support of Lumpkin County Schools!
Class of 2021: Appointments are now available for your senior photography session with @strawbridgestudiosinc! Book here: https://expressionsbystrawbridge.setmore.com/ #Expressions
If you have any questions about Senior pictures, please contact the Customer Service department at customerservice@strawbridge.net or (866) 624-6229.
Attention Cheer Students: We will be having Virtual Cheer Try-Outs this season! All videos are due by Sunday, June 14 @ 1:00 to the Cheer Try Out Google Classroom.
All the details, videos of the cheers and dances required can be found in the Cheer Try Out Google Classroom.
The classroom code is :sjy6eai
If you have questions, please reach out to Ms. Holtzclaw or Ms. Hunsinger directly.
stephanie.holtzclaw@lumpkinschools.com cindy.hunsinger@lumpkinschools.com
Attention Senior Parents;
If you have any questions about the Senior Portraits (need to cancel, change your appointment time, or request a refund) please contact Strawbridge directly at: cservice@strawbridge.net
We understand there have been a lot of questions about Senior Portraits this year. Strawbridge is working hard to meet the needs of our rising seniors by providing a full sitting at the time of Senior Portraits despite the obstacles Covid-19 has caused. Please contact them directly with questions.
Information for 2021 senior portraits:
To schedule your senior portraits, go to the link provided here. There is a $43 sitting fee required for all summer portrait sessions. Summer sessions include several formal and casual portrait shots taken inside the school and several full-body casual shots taken at Yahoola Park.
Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, formal drapes cannot be provided; therefore, seniors should arrive at school dressed in formal or business attire. Men please wear a shirt with a collar. Ties are appreciated but not required. Women arrive in business/church wear, a nice shirt or dress is acceptable.
If you are not going to purchase senior pictures, do not schedule an appointment. We will have a completely free make-up "yearbook pose" only photo on August 14 during the school day.
https://expressionsbystrawbridge.setmore.com
Parents and Students,
If you have not picked up your copy of the 2019-2020 Yearbook, Ms. O'Rear will be on campus to distribute again Monday and Tuesday (June 8-9) from 10:00-1:00
Lumpkin County FFA donated 171 pounds of pork to LC Family Connections this morning. FFA embodies their motto, "Doing to Learn, Learning to Do, Earning to Live, Living to Serve!" #TR1BE
Senior Class of 2021, this year's Senior Portraits will be different from previous years. We can't use the traditional senior drapes/gowns due to the Corona virus. So plan to wear a formal outfit for one picture and a casual outfit for another. Don't limit yourself to black and white! Let's make your senior yearbook section unique and great!
Use this link to schedule your Senior Portrait!https://expressionsbystrawbridge.setmore.com