Loudon High School

A big thank you to Coach Adkins of the LHS Cross Country Team and her many volunteers for carrying on the 30+ year old running of the ball tradition to take the Battle of the Bridge ball to Lenoir City.

Congratulations to our Monthly Awards recipients. We are proud of the way they represent LHS. Story S. was chosen by a family who visited LHS. The family said Story was incredibly helpful, made them feel welcomed, calmed the student's nerves, and was a wonderful ambassador for LHS. Lulu B. was selected for being able to overcome great adversity and for doing her best. Mrs. Hope was selected for her help to new teachers and for always lending a helping hand. Mr. Robbie was chosen for always being positive and willing to help. In addition, he is training new staff members to keep LHS tidy.

Don't forget that makeup and retake pictures for faculty and 9th-11th grade students will take place tomorrow, 8/27, in the auditorium.

When it comes to supporting our students, Dr. Kile is top tier! Whether it is as guidance counselor, Key Club, Launch programs, or many of her other hats, Dr. Kile is always there. She is an amazing support to all our students and staff, and we appreciate all that she does. Have a great birthday Dr. Kile!

Spirit Week brings tomorrow as we prepare for Battle of the Bridge. Come ready to participate and show off your school spirit. Don't forget to bring in money for the Good Samaritan Food Drive, donate to the Medic Blood Drive on Tuesday, and tell Chick-Fil-A that you are supporting Loudon when you order this week.

Congratulations to Ayden S. for being selected as the Northwestern Mutual Player of the Week presented by Brandon Millard. He has been spending extra time coming in the morning to prepare for Cross Country. Congratulations Ayden.

It’s Football Time at LHS! Loudon vs. William Blount – Season Opener Friday Evening August 21 Kickoff: 7:00 PM Loudon High School Dukes Field - Chig Ratledge Stadium Special Ceremony at 6:30 PM We’ll be honoring the newest inductees into the LHS Football Hall of Fame—come early to celebrate these outstanding former players and contributors! Tickets can be purchased by cash at the gate for $8 or online through Hudl Tickets for $9 at https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhNzM3MjZhMWMxNTdmM2I1YTk4ZGNlZg== Important Season-Long Football Game Guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all: Children in middle school or younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). LHS is not responsible for supervising children at events. Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the event and possible suspension from future events. Let’s show our Loudon pride and make this season unforgettable—on and off the field. Go Redskins!

Congratulations to Alex S for being selected as the Northwestern Mutual Player of the Week presented by Brandon Millard. He has consistently led the golf team, even shooting a 36 in the match last week. Congratulations Alex!

It’s Mr. Haun’s birthday! With 31 years in education and classrooms in Tennessee, Montana, and Oklahoma, Mr. Haun has plenty of stories to tell—and we’re glad his story brought him to LHS! You can usually keep him happy with some black coffee or a Zevia Cola, and he’s always good for a memorable quote. We hope Mr. Haun has a fantastic birthday! In true Mr. Haun fashion, we’ll leave you with this: “Stay Gold, Pony Boy.”

It’s Coach Graves’ birthday! We’re celebrating one of our PE/Wellness favorites today! Coach Graves has spent 13 years in education, loves hitting the road for a good trip, and enjoys any chance he gets to be on the golf course. This year is extra special as he’s also celebrating his newest title—Dad! We hope Coach Graves has the best birthday. We’re lucky to have him at LHS!

We thank Young Life for bringing doughnuts for students this morning. Have a great Friday, Redskins!

Join us for Open House! Come meet your student’s teachers, tour classrooms, and explore all the opportunities available to students at LHS! Senior families: Mrs. Waldron, our senior counselor, will be available to answer questions about college, career, and other post-secondary opportunities. Our administration team will also be on hand to answer questions, connect with families, and help you start the year informed and ready. We look forward to welcoming our students and families to LHS!

Happy Birthday Mrs. Inman! She is an amazing teacher and fantastic choir director. If you're looking for the best choir around, make sure to come to one of their concerts this year! Happy birthday!

It's Ms. Betty's birthday! Happy birthday to one of the incredible ladies that keeps the cafeteria running smoothly! Thank you for keeping our students well fed.

Happy Birthday to Mrs. Lisa Ferguson-Thompson! She is a major support to our students and staff. She is always willing to take on additional responsibilities and is committed to helping students succeed.

Tomorrow we will welcome students A-K for our first stagger start. Wednesday, we welcome students L-Z. Thursday is an inservice day and students will not report to school. Friday, all students will come to school. If you're new to drop off and pick up procedures, here is a reminder. We would like to remind our families of our drop-off and pick-up procedures. If bringing a student before 7:45 a.m., please drop off at the large cafeteria at door 7. Students will remain in the cafeteria until the bell rings at 8:05 a.m. The front doors at the main school entrance will not open until 7:45 a.m. In the afternoon, parent pick-up will take place in front of the school at the main entrance. Please do not park in front of the school prior to 2:45 p.m. Please circle around the bottom parking lot if lining up to wait for dismissal. During dismissal, cars will not be able to exit the campus onto Highway 11 from the main entrance parking lot until after 3:30 p.m. The quickest exit is for cars to proceed through the pick-up line and turn right onto Carter Street traveling toward Steekee Street. Thank you for your help with our drop-off and pick-up procedures!

We are excited and looking forward to our Redskin Registration day on Monday, August 3. We remind families that we will be on a staggered start on Tuesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 5th. August 3: Registration Day August 4: Students last name A-K August 5: Students last name L-Z August 6: In-Service August 7: All Students

We are a day behind but want to wish Mrs. Harris a happy birthday! She is a kind and supportive staff member that cares deeply for all students. She is a great asset to students and faculty who is always willing to lend a helping hand. We are thankful for her influence to LHS, and we wish her a happy birthday!