Makenna Russell and Rebecca Pinkston, former winners at the school level, went on and both won 1st place at the district level in the GFWC Woman’s Club writing contest! Rebecca won 1st in the short story category, and Makenna won 1st place with her poem. They have both continued and are competing at the state level!
The very first Decathletes and Pentathletes!
Decathletes: Nolan Bassett & Drew Schmieder
Pentathletes: Emma Curtis & Kaylee Cooper
After day 1 of the Decathlon, Nolan stands at 5th and Drew stands at 10th. The decathlon resumes tomorrow!
The Pentathlon is complete with Kaylee placing 15th and Emma placing 16th!
In a Pentathlon, an athlete competes in five events in one day: the 100 meter hurdles, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put and the 800 meter.
In a Decathlon, an athlete competes in 10 events over the course of 2 days: the 100 meter, Pole Vault, Discus, Triple Jump, 400 meter, 110 meter hurdles, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump & 1500 meters.
We would like to thank the Be Pro truck for providing a great learning opportunity for our students this week! Our student ambassadors got trained on each simulator so they could help the instructors. They are also helping with job placement and finding areas of focus in a CTE program. Thank you to our CTE programs and CTE administrators for backing us on the great opportunity to help these kids prepare for a great career.
Last week, the LHS National Honor Society collected donations for the Loudon County Animal Shelter. Here some of our seniors are dropping them off to some very appreciative cats and dogs!
Just a reminder that The Spring Band Concert has been moved to May 2. We hope to see you there!
Families,
Next week begins our Spring End of Course testing. Here are some great steps to be best prepared for testing.
-Please make sure all students manually update their computers and shut it down completely over the break. Students should be able to access TestNav on their computer if it is fully up to date.
-It is also important that students familiarize themselves with a list of all prohibited items, specifically that not electronic devices besides the student issued computer is allowed in the testing classrooms. A list of all prohibited items can be found on the Tennessee Department of Education website.
-Students and staff cannot not access any testing materials that are not theirs, nor shall they review or discuss any of the questions before, during, or after testing.
-Students and staff cannot copy, photograph, share, or reproduce any testing materials.
-Students and staff must follow all proper testing policies and procedures outlined in the test administration manual.
-Students and staff cannot engage in any activity not related to testing while in the test room. This includes no access to phones, smartwatches, AirPods, computer programs or websites.
-Any violation of Tennessee testing procedures outlined in the Test Security Manual may result in the exam being invalidated and not scored
Best of luck Redskins!
If students are not enrolled in one of the state tested courses, they will rotate through their classes and continue working towards mastery in each class.
Congratulations to Peyton, Ian, Nurse Cargile, Mr. Haun, and Mrs. Hopper for being recognized for their outstanding work each day.
Join us Thursday, April 11, for the Loudon High School Academic Celebration at 6:00.
Don't forget about the English I and II Stand Alone Field Test and the early dismissal tomorrow, Monday, April 8.
Tennessee Department of Education has a Three-Year Plan to rotate through all the districts to field test English I and II. This year, Loudon High School must administer the English I and II Stand Alone Field Test.
Loudon High School will give this test on Monday, April 8 during the county's half day to any student currently enrolled in English I or II this semester. It will be administered through the same process and procedures of End of Course testing. This means students need to ensure their computers are fully updated, can access TestNav, and is charged for the test.
While the students enrolled in English take the Field Test, those not in English I or II will rotate through classes during that time.
This is a Field Test that will be used by the state to assess test rigor and accuracy. It will not directly impact the student's final grade nor the teacher's accountability.
The official End of Course testing will begin on April 16.
Tennessee Department of Education has a Three-Year Plan to rotate through all the districts to field test English I and II. This year, Loudon High School must administer the English I and II Stand Alone Field Test.
Loudon High School will give this test on Monday, April 8 during the county's half day to any student currently enrolled in English I or II this semester. It will be administered through the same process and procedures of End of Course testing. This means students need to ensure their computers are fully updated, can access TestNav, and is charged for the test.
While the students enrolled in English take the Field Test, those not in English I or II will rotate through classes during that time.
This is a Field Test that will be used by the state to assess test rigor and accuracy. It will not directly impact the student's final grade nor the teacher's accountability.
The official End of Course testing will begin on April 16.
Calling all LHS families and students: Truthfully, students are the greatest source of information we have regarding potential dangers and issues here at school. Pictured is the School Security Feature of the Loudon County Sheriff's Office App. Please encourage your child to download the app and use it if they know of a potential safety or security issue. Safety is our #1 priority and this tool will assist us in that.
All after school events will be cancelled today.
Due to the predicted weather during after school hours, Launch, practices, and all other sporting events will be cancelled today, April 2.
Loudon High School Prom will be April 13 at Rothschild Convention Center. The last day to purchase tickets will be Friday, April 5th. They are $55 and cash only.
Jaxon Walker was 5Stars Player of the Week.
The Loudon NJROTC performed exceptionally for their annual inspection! Bravo Zulu.
Way to go Redskins!
Good morning, Loudon High School Families,
Earlier this morning, an unfortunate picture was taken, and a subsequent Snapchat post was made by a student depicting what could have been mistaken as a gun. The caption on the post indicated that it could be a gun, so along with law enforcement, we took immediate action to follow up on the potential firearm. After investigation, there was never a gun. The picture was of the bottom end of a stapler. We have taken appropriate action and consequences, and have counseled the individuals to make sure they understand how inappropriate it is to post jokingly about something this serious. Everything is safe here at school. We appreciate the trust you have for us as we educate and protect those that are so important to you, our community, and the staff at Loudon High School.
Scott MacKintosh
Principal
Loudon High School
(865) 458-4326 extension 4001
Thank you to our first responders, county maintenance, and utilities. The building has been cleared and deemed safe to return. We will proceed on a normal school schedule. Thank you for your time.
Families,
There has been a detection of a natural gas smell. We have relocated all students to the football field until the issue has been resolved. We will let everyone know when it has been cleared. Thank you.
Important Reminder that Tuesday, March 19 is the official Junior ACT.
The ACT is a state requirement for graduation in Tennessee. On Tuesday, the Juniors will be taking the official ACT on the computer. It is crucial that students fully update their computers. Please have your students “check for updates” in the search bar on their computers. Then, please make sure the TestNav program will launch from their desktop. In addition, students were given information regarding their MyACT account. Please make sure your Junior has created and account and completed the non-test materials. Following their ACT, the Juniors will eat and be able to go home.
It is important that during testing students remember:
They may not have a cell phone, Apple/smart watch, tablet, earpods, or Bluetooth-enabled device on their person during testing.
If students bring any of these items to school on a day they are testing, they must be provided to the Test Administrator to be secured prior to the start of all testing sessions.
Not to talk to other students or make any disturbance.
Not look at another student’s test materials.
Not ask for or provide help in answering any test questions.
Use only approved materials for taking notes.
Not have access to or use any electronics or recording devices at any time during the testing session, including breaks.
To follow all instructions provided by the Test Administrator
Failure to follow these rules may lead to a student having their test invalidated and/or subject to disciplinary action. We encourage you to discuss these rules with your son or daughter, and to contact the school if you have any questions. Thanks for your continued support!
Seniors will remain at home on Tuesday, March 19, to work on their college and career readiness. If they need to improve their grade, make up assignments, or need remediation, we ask that they come to school that day.
All Sophomores and any freshmen enrolled in an honors course will take the practice ACT on paper then will rotate through their normal classes after lunch. This data will allow ACT prep teachers to personalize instruction to assist students for the official ACT.
Freshmen will rotate through study halls and tutoring sessions in the morning, then they will rotate through normal classes after lunch.
Good luck on Tuesday for the ACT!
https://my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org
