Dear LPHS Families,

Our staff enjoyed a delicious Cinco de Mayo luncheon from LPHS parents this week, courtesy of our Hospitality Committee. Thank you for taking such outstanding care of our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week and throughout the year.

Finals begin this Tuesday. Please be aware that we are following our SUMMATIVE LEARNING SCHEDULE. Students may not be called out once class has started and will not be able to leave the classroom until each period is over.

We look forward to our first Visual and Performing Arts Signing Day this week, celebrating graduating seniors who have committed to pursuing arts-related majors at the collegiate level.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: 

May 19: GRADUATION DAY! Broadmoor World Arena, 10 am. Seniors arrive by 8:15 am and need to be through security and seated no later than 8:30 am. We are so proud of our Class of 2026!

May 20: Last Day for Teachers

May 21-22: Ranger Roundup for incoming Freshmen, details below

THIS IS THE LAST WEEKLY  COMMUNICATION OF THE YEAR! For returning families, we will be in touch monthly throughout the summer and look forward to another great year.

- Principal Jeffrey Zick

*Note: Athletic events below are subject to change. Please refer to the Athletic Events Calendar for the most accurate information. Only HOME Varsity athletic events at LPHS are listed here.

THIS WEEK:

SUMMATIVE LEARNING SCHEDULE (AKA Finals Week) 

May 11, Monday

Senior Awards Night, by Invitation only, 7 pm, Auditorium

May 12, Tuesday

Final Exams for Periods 1 and 2

All school fees are due today for Seniors, and on Thursday for grades 9-11.

Mandatory Senior Meeting & Checkout: Last Names A-L meet at 12 noon, and M-Z at 12:45 in the Lecture Hall. Bring completed check-out form to receive cap and gown.

May 13, Wednesday

Final Exams for Periods 3 and 4

Student Checkout Begins for Grades 9-11

SIGNING DAY for Visual and Performing Arts, 2pm; Auditorium

EF Tours Initial Meeting, 6-7 pm - Iceland 2027! Details below.

May 14, Thursday

Final Exams for Periods 5 and 6

May 15, Friday

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for Grades 9-11!!

Final Exams for Periods 7 and 8

ALL CHECKOUT FORMS ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM

NEXT WEEK:

May 18, Monday

Board of Education Meeting, 6-9 pm at the Admin Building

May 19, Tuesday

GRADUATION DAY! It begins at 10 am at the Broadmoor World Arena. SENIORS ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:15 am for rehearsal.

May 20, Wednesday

Last Day for Teachers

May 21, Thursday

Ranger Roundup for Incoming Freshmen, 9-noon

May 22, Friday

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER SCHOOL

Ranger Roundup for Incoming Freshmen, 9-noon

CONGRATULATIONS--you made it! Well, almost...

TUESDAY, MAY 12, is your MANDATORY SENIOR MEETING! Last Names A-L meet at 12 noon, and M-Z at 12:45 in the Lecture Hall. Don't miss it- we are covering all the Graduation details you need to know.

Please bring your completed checkout form to this meeting in order to receive your cap and gown! 

As a reminder, for Graduation information, PLEASE read the LPHS Graduation Handbook.

Before students leave for summer, they must complete and return their Student Checkout forms.  Seniors should present them at their mandatory meeting on May 12 in order to receive their caps and gowns. 

Grades 9-11 are available in the front office and can be completed Wednesday through Friday.

Summative Learning Assessment days (a.k.a Finals) are Tuesday through Friday this week. We will be following this SUMMATIVE LEARNING SCHEDULE for these four days. Students who may miss a final have been asked to work with their teacher before the final begins to determine options as soon as possible.

On Finals days:

- Students with transportation may leave following their second final on each day.

- Buses will run at normal times for those without early transportation.

- Lunch will be served at 11:20.

- There is time built into each afternoon so that students may access teachers to study, review and receive help. 

- Students may NOT be called out once class has started and will not be able to leave the classroom until the period is over.

VAPA SIGNING DAY is Wednesday, May 13, at 2 pm in the Auditorium!

The purpose of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Signing Day is to celebrate graduating seniors who have committed to pursuing arts-related majors at the collegiate level. Similar to athletic signing days, this ceremony recognizes the years of dedication, rehearsals, portfolio development, and training in areas such as music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and technical design. Students sign letters of intent to attend universities, conservatories, or colleges, often with their chosen school, major, or area of focus displayed.

Looking for an opportunity to open doors and broaden horizons for your student?  Make this dream a reality with an EF Tours trip to ICELAND!

Please register for our meeting to learn more about this adventure!

 Find our Zoom meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/29rducu

We’ll cover:

- How to save $100 with early enrollment.

- What’s included in the trip.

- Safety, payment plans, and scholarships.

Plus so much more! Only families who attend will get first access to enrollment.

For information about LPHS Summer School, please see this Informational Letter from D38.

KEY DATES:

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026, by 4:00 pm.

Program Dates: May 26 – June 19, 2026.

Tuition: $225 per class (Outdoor Education is $305 total-meets every day for first two weeks-attendance mandatory).

Payment: Due by May 29 to avoid a late fee ($25); students will be dropped if unpaid by June 1.

Please contact Mrs. Kolhouse at rkolhouse@lewispalmer.org with questions

Spread the word if you know an incoming LPHS Freshman! Ranger Round-Up is the perfect kickoff to an exciting high school journey!

  Date: May 21st and 22nd (2-day event) from 9-12 noon

RSVP needed! 

Check out the 2026 Ranger Roundup Flyer with all the details - feel free to print it out, register using the QR code and share it! Just want the link?  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!