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Ranger Facts

Eight-time John Irwin School of Excellence Award Recipient including 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017

21 AP course options

Project Lead the Way National Certification, offering Engineering and Biomedical courses

2015 Colorado State Teacher of the Year Kathy Thirkell

School Hours

Main Office: 7:00 to 3:30
Attendance Office: 7:15 to 3:15
Class Time: 7:40 to 2:52
Unless otherwise stated, all hours are Monday through Friday.

Upcoming Events

Friday

8:30 PM - 11:30 PM RAD
September 24, 2019

6:00 PM Screenagers
September 25, 2019

Delay Start/PLC
3:30 PM LPAAC Meeting
September 27, 2019

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Picture Retakes

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LPHS Announcements

Please join us for

Screenagers

September 24th at 6:00 p.m.

Palmer Ridge High School Auditorium

District 38 will be showing the award-winning documentary, Screenagers, on September 24th. Screenagers explores the impact of screen time on kids and offers families solutions that work. If you have ever wondered about the impact of social media, gaming, and cellphone use, then this documentary is for you. After the documentary, we will also have a student panel where middle and high school students will share their experiences regarding social media. Please join us at Palmer Ridge High School on September 24th at 6 pm in the auditorium. Hope to see you there.

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Homecoming Week

Mon - PJ Day

Tue - Jersey Day / Boys Soccer

Wed - USA Day / Powder Puff

Thu - Dad Day / Volleyball & Bonfire

Fri - Ranger Day / Football

Homecoming Dance

October 5th

7:00-11:00 pm

Student ID required

Student Guest Form - due Oct 1st by 3:00 pm

(no tickets sold at the door)

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Concurrent Enrollment for the Spring of 2020

Mark your calendars! From now until Tuesday, October 1, eligible high school students may enroll in classes at Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) to earn college/high school credit while still enrolled in high school. The initial request forms are due to Mrs. Holtman by Tuesday, October 1st. If you are interested in Concurrent Enrollment you can see Mrs. Holtman in Student Services for questions and to get the initial request form. You can also visit the LPHS webpage. Go to Academics, Counseling, Concurrent Enrollment and you will find the LPSD guidelines and initial request form.

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Senior Announcements, Events, and Graduation Information

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District Announcements

"Screenagers" Screening at Palmer Ridge High School

"Screenagers" Screening at Palmer Ridge High School

Please join us for a special screening of "Screenagers," an award-winning film that provides insight into how screen time impacts children's' development and offers solutions on how to find a balance in this digital world. A student panel will also be at the event.

For more information, click here.
Free Math Tutoring at the Monument Library
Community Tours of Lewis-Palmer Middle School

The community is invited to participate in tours of Lewis-Palmer Middle School. Please join the Board of Education in touring our middle school. Tours will be held on Thursdays. Participation is limited to the first 10 registrations. One tour per person, please. To reserve your spot, please contact Kathy Nameika at Knameika@lewispalmer.org. Hope to see you there.
Dr. Somers' July Listening and Learning Tour Follow-up
2019 Hall of Fame inductees

The Lewis-Palmer School District Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the following people have been selected to be inducted into the 2019 Hall of Fame.

Emma DeKler – Former Elementary English Learner (EL) and Special Education Teacher

Mark Ewig – Former High School Teacher
Don Lash – Former High School Teacher and Coach
Ron Phillips – Former High School Teacher and Coach
Gordon Rudel, Legacy Award – Former District Financial Officer and Interim Superintendent
Max Williams – Community Volunteer/Advisor to Serteen Program and Key Clun

These people were selected from a sizable number of nominees who made substantial and lasting contributions to District 38. Please look for detailed information about these inductees in the local media during the next few months. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony and reception on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 2:00 pm, at Lewis-Palmer High School.
Board of Education Intent to Pursue Bond in Upcoming Election

During D38's February monthly board meeting, the board made a resolution stating their intent to pursue a bond in the 2019 November Election. The Board recognizes the urgent need to address current enrollment and future growth, which prompted the decision to pursue a cost-effective bond to build a single elementary school. If the bond passes, D38 will then convert Bear Creek Elementary School back to Creekside Middle School using district reserve funds.
LPSD receives a 2019 Best Communities for Music Education award

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 has received a 2019 Best Communities for Music Education award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.