Please click on the following link for Honor Cord requirements and Cord Color Information.  ** Please note, Thespian is now blue/gold . .  not copper.  Thank you!

Graduation Information Letter - PLEASE READ!  

Class of 2023 Students and Families:

It’s hard to believe there is only one remaining week with the Class of 2023!  Mrs. Allison and I will certainly miss this class and know they will do great things!  We are proud of your accomplishments.  Have a great last week at LHS and we look forward to seeing you at Graduation on Saturday, June 3 at 11 am at Chaifetz Arena. 

 Last Week of school for Seniors:  

 May 22-26 - B, C, B, C, A  – LAST DAY! 

There will be a MANDATORY graduation practice on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 9-11 am in the LHS back gym.  At that time, students will receive their cap and gown, any honor cords, etc.  If you can not attend this practice, please contact the Senior Office for an alternate practice date.  Seniors are dismissed directly after graduation practice.    

GRADUATION INFORMATION - We are excited for Graduation on June 3, 2023 at 11 am.  Please make sure to read this information about the ceremony and practice. 

ALL Seniors need to complete the Class of 2023 Senior Checkout next week. Please print or pick up a copy in the Senior Office.  Make sure to get all signatures and turn in your completed form to the Senior Office (Room 215).   ALL books, chromebooks, chargers, etc. must be turned in and fees/fines paid before graduation practice next Friday.   

All the links and information - Senior Events and Deadlines 

Seniors - please make sure you have filled out the Graduate Intent Survey from Rockwood.  This needs to be completed ASAP!  

Baccalaureate - Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes & the Laner Parent Organization.  Please RSVP by Monday, May 22, 2023.  

Grade/Middle School Throwback Walks - This is an opportunity for Seniors to go back to their Elementary/Middle Schools on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Here is the Schedule and more information for when students are allowed in the schools for the “parade”.  ** Seniors are released after the Mandatory Graduation Practice @11 am.  The middle/grade school walk is voluntary and on your own, transportation is not provided.  Seniors will receive their cap and gown at the graduation practice that morning, they may wear them for the walk, but it is not mandatory.  

Interstate Photo - Get access to purchase photos that Interstate has taken throughout the year by scanning the QR code and enter password: LANCERS2023.  

LHS Senior Celebration, sponsored by the LPO - Volunteers Needed! 
Senior Parents - Please Sign-up to Volunteer:
Quick Overview:
*Overnight event at AmpUp on Manchester
*Saturday night, June 3, 11:00 pm through Sunday morning, June 4, 5:00 am
*Easy and fun volunteer options — split into two shifts (start and stop times will vary). You can volunteer for the first shift, second shift, or both!
*A big portion of the entertainment will be CASINO GAMES! If you or your spouse enjoys playing blackjack, poker, and roulette — be sure to sign up as a Casino Dealer. We will have thorough rules and instructions sent ahead of time to all Casino volunteers.
*Coffee, soda, energy drinks, food, snacks provided for volunteers
*Lastly, this event is not a surprise for our seniors, but we would love to keep some of the details under-wraps to maintain a few surprise elements that night. 

End of the Year Meal Account Procedure: Please click on the link to read about the procedure for lunch account balances for the end of the school year. 

Relay for Life - Friday, June 2:  For over 20 years, the Rockwood School District has been hosting a district-wide event called “Relay for Life,” which benefits the American Cancer Society. This year, the Rockwood event will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Uthoff Valley Elementary School from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Please visit the Relay For Life of Rockwood Website to join an existing team or create a team of your own!  If you are not looking to join a team or attend the event, you can still donate to this wonderful cause!  All donations go to the American Cancer Society.  Reach out to relayforlifersdmo@gmail.com with any questions about the event or how to get involved!  More details to come! 

LPO Newsletter: Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month. I have provided you with the link to the newsletter so that all the information you need is in one place. 

News from the LHS Library:  

• Check out our March. 3 Things You Should Know for this month’s highlights.

• Check out this infographic for an overview of the resources available to our students.

• Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature. 

Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature 

Guidance & Counseling | College & Career Offices: For a staff list of the Lafayette School Counselors, College & Career Counselors, Social Worker, and A+/Testing Coordinator, please click the link. If you would like to see information specifically from this department about upcoming events, program applications, college visits, and more, please click to view our department Newsletter Items. 

Missouri S&T PLTW credit and scholarship information: Click on the link to read details of how students taking courses in PLTW receive credit and can apply for scholarship.

Visiting Lafayette and Other Rockwood Schools:  Rockwood has moved to a new visitor sign in/sign out system called School Pass.  While additional information will come out soon, we wanted you to be aware , but I wanted you to be aware of the new process that is in place for when you visit Lafayette.  To help with the process, please make sure you bring your driver's license the first time you visit Lafayette. Once you establish your PIN, you will not need ​your driver's license. 

Lunch and Outside Food Delivery  Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex.:  Uber Eats, DoorDash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten lunch, the student should see the grade-level administrator.

Community Resources for Students
The link to student resources includes information about mental health, suicide, eating disorders, and more.

Policies and Regulations for Students and Families:

• Policies and regulations can be accessed from the Board of Education tab on the Rockwood School District website

If you have any questions feel free to email me at jonestimothy@rsdmo.org  or Mrs. Allison at allisonjoanne@rsdmo.org. 

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!
Dr. Timothy Jones 

Class of 2023 Principal

636-733-4112

Class of 2023 Students and Families

Only 10 School Days Remain for the Class of 2023

Schedule for the Week of:

 May 15-19 - B, C, B, C, A

 Last Week of school for Seniors:  

 May 22-26 - B, C, B, C, A  – LAST DAY! 

There will be a MANDATORY graduation practice on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 9-11 am in the LHS back gym.  At that time students will receive their cap and gown, any honor cords, etc.  If you can not attend this practice, please contact the Senior Office for an alternate practice date.  

GRADUATION INFORMATION - We are excited for Graduation on June 3, 2023 at 11 am.  Please make sure to read this information about the ceremony and practice.  

All the links and information - Senior Events and Deadlines 

Seniors - please make sure you have filled out the Graduate Intent Survey from Rockwood.  This needs to be completed ASAP!  

Baccalaureate - Sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes & the Laner Parent Organization.  Please RSVP by Monday, May 22, 2023.  

Interstate Photo - Get access to purchase photos that Interstate has taken throughout the year by scanning the QR code and enter password: LANCERS2023.  

LHS Senior Celebration, sponsored by the LPO - Volunteers Needed! 
Senior Parents - Please Sign-up to Volunteer:
Quick Overview:
*Overnight event at AmpUp on Manchester
*Saturday night, June 3, 11:00 pm through Sunday morning, June 4, 5:00 am
*Easy and fun volunteer options — split into two shifts (start and stop times will vary). You can volunteer for the first shift, second shift, or both!
*A big portion of the entertainment will be CASINO GAMES! If you or your spouse enjoys playing blackjack, poker, and roulette — be sure to sign up as a Casino Dealer. We will have thorough rules and instructions sent ahead of time to all Casino volunteers.
*Coffee, soda, energy drinks, food, snacks provided for volunteers
*Lastly, this event is not a surprise for our seniors, but we would love to keep some of the details under-wraps to maintain a few surprise elements that night. 

Grade/Middle School Throwback Walks - This is an opportunity for Seniors to go back to their Elementary/Middle Schools on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Here is the Schedule and more information for when students are allowed in the schools for the “parade”.  ** Seniors are released after the Mandatory Graduation Practice @11 am.  The middle/grade school walk is voluntary and on your own, transportation is not provided.  Seniors will receive their cap and gown at the graduation practice that morning, they may wear them for the walk, but it is not mandatory.  

Artist of the Month: First, thanks to all who came to check out the awesome work displayed at the Fine Arts Festival!  As we close out the year, we are proud to share with you our "May Artist's of the Month."  For the next couple of weeks, their work will be displayed outside the library.  Enjoy!

Art Fundamentals - Hailey Miller, 9

Painting - Luke Hinton, 9

Ceramics - Iva Lastarria, 12

Sculpture - Aby Zinngrabe, 12

Drawing - Michelle Chen, 9

Photography - Oliver Anett, 9

Graphic Design - Jade Baker, 11

End of the Year Meal Account Procedure: Please click on the link to read about the procedure for lunch account balances for the end of the school year. 

If you have any questions feel free to email me at jonestimothy@rsdmo.org  or Mrs. Allison at allisonjoanne@rsdmo.org. 

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!
Dr. Timothy Jones 

Class of 2023 Principal

636-733-4112

Senior Awards Night Booklet

Class of 2023 Students and Families

Only 16 School Days Remain for the Class of 2023

Schedule for the Week of:

 May 8-12 - B, C, B, C, A 

 May 15-19 - B, C, B, C, A

 Last Week of school for Seniors:  

 May 22-26 - B, C, B, C, A

  – LAST DAY! Mandatory Graduation Practice on Friday, May 26 at 9 am in the Back Gym - Seniors dismissed at 11 am!

All the links and information - Senior Events and Deadlines 

LHS Senior Celebration, sponsored by the LPO - Volunteers Needed! 
Senior Parents - Please Sign-up to Volunteer:
Quick Overview:
*Overnight event at AmpUp on Manchester
*Saturday night, June 3, 11:00 pm through Sunday morning, June 4, 5:00 am
*Easy and fun volunteer options — split into two shifts (start and stop times will vary). You can volunteer for the first shift, second shift, or both!
*A big portion of the entertainment will be CASINO GAMES! If you or your spouse enjoys playing blackjack, poker, and roulette — be sure to sign up as a Casino Dealer. We will have thorough rules and instructions sent ahead of time to all Casino volunteers.
*Coffee, soda, energy drinks, food, snacks provided for volunteers
*Lastly, this event is not a surprise for our seniors, but we would love to keep some of the details under-wraps to maintain a few surprise elements that night. 

Grade/Middle School Throwback Walks - This is an opportunity for Seniors to go back to their Elementary/Middle Schools on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Here is the Schedule and more information for when students are allowed in the schools for the “parade”.  ** Seniors are released after the Mandatory Graduation Practice @11 am.  The middle/grade school walk is voluntary and on your own, transportation is not provided.  Seniors will receive their cap and gown at the graduation practice that morning, they may wear them for the walk, but it is not mandatory.  

Student of the Month April and May: Please join us in congratulating our SOM recipients for the months of April and May!

APRIL

Connor Cash - Freshman

Lauren Pauls - Sophomore

Kyle Kubasta - Junior

Camille O'Dwyer - Senior

Brooke Engle - Crown Trophy

MAY

Brianna Savage - Freshman

Aaliyah Grammer - Sophomore

Kate Kilmer - Junior

Melissa White - Senior

Hunter Song - Crown Trophy

End of the Year Meal Account Procedure: Please click on the link to read about the procedure for lunch account balances for the end of the school year. 

Relay for Life - Friday, June 2:  For over 20 years, the Rockwood School District has been hosting a district-wide event called “Relay for Life,” which benefits the American Cancer Society. This year, the Rockwood event will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Uthoff Valley Elementary School from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Please visit the Relay For Life of Rockwood Website to join an existing team or create a team of your own!  If you are not looking to join a team or attend the event, you can still donate to this wonderful cause!  All donations go to the American Cancer Society.  Reach out to relayforlifersdmo@gmail.com with any questions about the event or how to get involved!  More details to come! 

LPO Newsletter: Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month. I have provided you with the link to the newsletter so that all the information you need is in one place. 

News from the LHS Library:  

• Check out our March. 3 Things You Should Know for this month’s highlights.

• Check out this infographic for an overview of the resources available to our students.

• Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature. 

Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature 

Class of 2023 Students and Families

Only 26 School Days Remain for the Class of 2023

Schedule for the Week of May 1st - B, C, B, C, A  – It’s SENIOR WEEK!!

Senior Week Events 

** Please note the deadlines have passed to order candy grams, Chick-fil-A, Cardinals tickets and Kona Ice and Yard Signs.  

All the links and information - Senior Events and Deadlines 

LHS JR/SR PROM:  Saturday, May 6 at the Ritz Carlton, Clayton, and tickets are now on sale!  

If the link does not work your child has a FINE that will need to be paid before a ticket may be purchased. After you pay the fine, email Mrs. Mehegan (mehegan.kelly@rsdmo.org) that your fine is paid. She will then add your name to the list so you can purchase your ticket. 

You may use this link to purchase tickets through HomeTown Ticketing. Tickets cost $75.00 each and will be on sale through April 30.  For more details regarding Prom, please click on LHS 2023 PROM. 

For your Prom Tuxedo Needs, shop at  Men’s Warehouse.  For each tuxedo rented you will help raise money for LHS with their Cash for Schools program.

LHS Senior Celebration, sponsored by the LPO - Volunteers Needed! 
Senior Parents - Please Sign-up to Volunteer:
Quick Overview:
*Overnight event at AmpUp on Manchester
*Saturday night, June 3, 11:00 pm through Sunday morning, June 4, 5:00 am
*Easy and fun volunteer options — split into two shifts (start and stop times will vary). You can volunteer for the first shift, second shift, or both!
*A big portion of the entertainment will be CASINO GAMES! If you or your spouse enjoys playing blackjack, poker, and roulette — be sure to sign up as a Casino Dealer. We will have thorough rules and instructions sent ahead of time to all Casino volunteers.
*Coffee, soda, energy drinks, food, snacks provided for volunteers
*Lastly, this event is not a surprise for our seniors, but we would love to keep some of the details under-wraps to maintain a few surprise elements that night. 

Grade/Middle School Throwback Walks - This is an opportunity for Seniors to go back to their Elementary/Middle Schools on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Here is the Schedule and more information for when students are allowed in the schools for the “parade”.  ** Seniors are released after the Mandatory Graduation Practice @11 am.  The middle/grade school walk is voluntary and on your own, transportation is not provided.  Seniors will receive their cap and gown at the graduation practice that morning, they may wear them for the walk, but it is not mandatory. 

Special Olympics - Friday, May 12:  Are you interested in being a Buddy for Special Olympics?  Use this link to access a QR code to sign up!.  

Shine Together 5K Fun Run - Sunday, April 30:  Please join us for the Shine Together 5k on Sunday, April 30 at 8:30 a.m. to benefit the Class of 2025.  The Fun Run is open to all students and community members and will kick off our Senior Celebration Week at LHS.  If you are interested in participating, please go to this LINK for registration.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Relay for Life - Friday, June 2:  For over 20 years, the Rockwood School District has been hosting a district-wide event called “Relay for Life,” which benefits the American Cancer Society. This year, the Rockwood event will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Uthoff Valley Elementary School from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Please visit the Relay For Life of Rockwood Website to join an existing team or create a team of your own!  If you are not looking to join a team or attend the event, you can still donate to this wonderful cause!  All donations go to the American Cancer Society.  Reach out to relayforlifersdmo@gmail.com with any questions about the event or how to get involved!  More details to come! 

LPO Newsletter: Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month. I have provided you with the link to the newsletter so that all the information you need is in one place. 

News from the LHS Library:  

• Check out our March. 3 Things You Should Know for this month’s highlights.

• Check out this infographic for an overview of the resources available to our students.

• Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature. 

Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature 

Yearbook -The last day to purchase a 2023 yearbook is TODAY April 28. After that date, there is no guarantee any yearbooks will be available for purchase when they are distributed Aug. 7, 2023.Yearbooks are $70 and nameplates are available for $8.  You may also add Home Shipping to have your yearbook mailed home for $15. It will be mailed to the address that was listed in Infinite Campus at the start of the school year unless you change it in the Yearbook Order Center.
To order your yearbook, go to lancerfeed.press/yearbook

Class of 2023 Students and Families

Only 31 School Days remain for the Class of 2023 - Make sure to order your Cardinal tickets and other Senior Week items no later than Tuesday, April 18! 

All the links and information - Senior Events and Deadlines 

Schedule for the Week of April 17 - B, C, B, C, A 

** Monday, April 17 is a late start day **

Senior Week - May 1 - 6, 2023

Please help us congratulate our March Students of Month:

Freshman - Nolan Savoie

Sophomore - Isabel Jimenez-Gutierrez

Junior - Ashley Rinkenberger

Senior - Shayla Wade 

Crown Trophy - Juliana Mejia

EOC Exams Start on April 17, 2023: Students enrolled in the following classes will be taking the end of course exam in these classes (Algebra 1 and 2, Biology, English 2, Personal Finance and Government). Students need to bring their RSD issued Chromebook to class for EOC testing. Students will not be able to test on any other device. Please bring your device fully charged.

LHS JR/SR PROM:  Saturday, May 6 at the Ritz Carlton, Clayton, tickets on sale now through April 30.  Please check if your student has any outstanding fines or fees.  You may check Parent Pay Online.   If you have not got your Chromebook scanned it will show up as a fine and you will not be able to purchase Prom tickets. Please stop by the library and get your Chromebook scanned or paid fees, please let your grade level office know, so we can clear the block on your account. 

For your Prom Tuxedo Needs, shop at  Men’s Warehouse.  For each tuxedo rented you will help raise money for LHS with their Cash for Schools program. 

Senior Cardinals Field Trip- Buy your tickets now for the Senior Cardinal Field Trip on May 4, 2023.  Click HERE for more information, permission slip and link to the Parent Pay On-Line Portal.  Tickets are $43 and include lower-level outfield box seat, motor coach bus transportation, and a voucher for a hotdog and soda. Please note -- ALL students must turn in a signed permission slip to the Senior Office by April 18, 2023.  

Grade/Middle School Throwback Walks - This is an opportunity for Seniors to go back to their Elementary/Middle Schools on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Here is the Schedule and more information for when students are allowed in the schools for the “parade”.  ** Seniors are released after the Mandatory Graduation Practice @11 am.  The middle/grade school walk is voluntary and on your own, transportation is not provided.  Seniors will receive their cap and gown at the graduation practice that morning, they may wear them for the walk, but it is not mandatory.  

Senior Newspaper Ads due April 26th:  The 2023 Senior Magazine produced by the Image Newsmagazine is offering ad space for you to congratulate your graduate!  The special edition will be distributed to seniors only at graduation practice on May 26, 2023.  It contains memories, parting quotes and favorites submitted by the Senior Class.  Ads will appear in full color and include one photo of your choice and a short message. 

Senior Video for Graduation - Do you want to be included in the video that plays at graduation? Seniors submit your videos and photos from the past 4 years of high school. You can submit videos from dances, sports, after-school activities, etc. by clicking on the link or scanning the QR Code. 

Graduation Honor Cord Request Form
Your Senior must be signed into their Rockwood Google Account to complete.  They may only fill this form out one time, so please make sure that you have included all of the Cords you are requesting.  

Once completed, the Department Chair for each department will review and make the decision if the requirements have been met.  GPA honor cords will be automatically given out based on the past 7 semesters of cumulative GPA.  You will receive your honor cords with your Cap and Gown at the mandatory Graduation Practice on Friday, May 26 at 9 am. The Honor Cord Request Form MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023.

Special Olympics - Friday, May 12:  Are you interested in being a Buddy for Special Olympics?  Use this link to access a QR code to sign up!.  

Fun Run - Sunday, April 30 -  Please join us for the Shine Together 5k on Sunday, April 30th @ 8:30am to benefit the Class of 2025.  The Fun Run is open to all students and community members, and will kick off our Senior Celebration Week at LHS.  If you are interested in participating, please go to this LINK for registration.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Annual Lafayette Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser - Saturday, April 23, 2023 - Lafayette’s Band Mattress Sale is just under two months away on April 23 in the Lafayette main gym.  Please feel free to share this flyer with everyone you know, and check out this video about the Mattress Fundraiser:  WATCH HERE.  We have included the link to the Facebook event, where we will post about our products, payment options, and other event information:  FACEBOOK LINK.  Click “GOING!”  “INVITE” your friends!   

LPO Newsletter: Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month. I have provided you with the link to the newsletter so that all the information you need is in one place. 

Class of 2023 Yard Sign Sales - PTO is currently selling Class of 2023 Yard Signs and Banners.  Either Click on the link or scan the barcode to order.  Deadline to order is Friday, April 21, 2023.  Signs and banners may be customized - for any school, mascot, student name, photo. Note: Orders will be distributed on Tuesday May 2, 2023 in the Lafayette Parking Lot from 4pm to 6pm.  If you have a special deadline, any special requests or questions,please email Michelle@thedatafairy.com and they will do our best to accommodate you. Thank you!

News from the LHS Library:  

• Check out our March. 3 Things You Should Know for this month’s highlights.

• Check out this infographic for an overview of the resources available to our students.

• Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature. 

Parents have the ability to receive daily email notifications regarding the materials their child has checked out of the school library.  Parents wishing to receive these daily emails should contact the Lafayette librarians to activate this feature 

Yearbook -The last day to purchase a 2023 yearbook is April 28. After that date, there is no guarantee any yearbooks will be available for purchase when they are distributed Aug. 7, 2023.Yearbooks are $70 and nameplates are available for $8.  You may also add Home Shipping to have your yearbook mailed home for $15. It will be mailed to the address that was listed in Infinite Campus at the start of the school year unless you change it in the Yearbook Order Center.
To order your yearbook, go to lancerfeed.press/yearbook

Class of 2023 Students and Families

Only 36 school days remain for the Class of 2023 - it’s hard to believe that in a couple short months the Class of 2023 will be graduating!  There’s a lot going on between now and then.  PLEASE make sure you are reading all of the Parent Square communication coming out.  I know . . . it’s A LOT!  However, there’s a lot going on, especially for Seniors and you don’t want to miss anything! 

Schedule for the Week of April 10, 2023 - B,C,B,C,A

Here is an updated list of all the upcoming Senior Events and Deadlines until graduation!  Included are PTO sponsored events during Senior Spirit Week. Make sure to look at the deadlines!

LHS JR/SR PROM:  Saturday, May 6 at the Ritz Carlton, Clayton, and tickets go on sale beginning April 1, please check if your student has any outstanding fines or fees.  You may check Parent Pay Online or contact your Grade Level office and they will check for you. 

If you have not got your Chromebook scanned it will show up as a fine and you will not be able to purchase Prom tickets. Please stop by the library and get your Chromebook scanned then go back and buy prom tickets. The last day for students to nominate a Senior for Prom Court is Monday, April 10, 2023.  

For your Prom Tuxedo Needs, shop at  Men’s Warehouse.  For each tuxedo rented you will help raise money for LHS with their Cash for Schools program. 

Senior Cardinals Field Trip- Buy your tickets now for the Senior Cardinal Field Trip on May 4, 2023.  Click HERE for more information, permission slip and link to the Parent Pay On-Line Portal.  Tickets are $43 and include lower-level outfield box seat, motor coach bus transportation, and a voucher for a hotdog and soda. Please note -- ALL students must turn in a signed permission slip to the Senior Office by April 18, 2023.  

Graduation Speaker Tryouts - Seniors, if you are interested in trying out for one of the two student speeches to be given at graduation, please come by the Senior Office (room 215) to sign up for a time slot.  Tryouts will be on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 during AcLabs.  You will deliver your speech before a panel of student and staff judges.  You will need to provide a copy of your speech in writing no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023.  If you do not submit your speech in writing by this time, you will forfeit your tryout spot. For additional information, please click on the link.  

Grade/Middle School Throwback Walks - This is an opportunity for Seniors to go back to their Elementary/Middle Schools on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Here is the Schedule and more information for when students are allowed in the schools for the “parade”.  ** Seniors are released after the Mandatory Graduation Practice @11 am.  The middle/grade school walk is voluntary and on your own, transportation is not provided.  Seniors will receive their cap and gown at the graduation practice that morning, they may wear them for the walk, but it is not mandatory.  

Senior Newspaper Ads due April 26th:  The 2023 Senior Magazine produced by the Image Newsmagazine is offering ad space for you to congratulate your graduate!  The special edition will be distributed to Seniors only at graduation practice on May 26, 2023.  It contains memories, parting quotes and favorites submitted by the Senior Class.  Ads will appear in full color and include one photo of your choice and a short message.  

Graduation Honor Cord Request Form
Your Senior must be signed into their Rockwood Google Account to complete.  They may only fill this form out one time, so please make sure that you have included all of the Cords you are requesting.  

Once completed, the Department Chair for each department will review and make the decision if the requirements have been met.  GPA honor cords will be automatically given out based on the past 7 semesters of cumulative GPA.  You will receive your honor cords with your Cap and Gown at the mandatory Graduation Practice on Friday, May 26 at 9 am. The Honor Cord Request Form MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023.

Special Olympics Buddy Sign-UPs Are Now Open -  Students can sign-up to be a buddy to a Special Olympics athlete for the track and field events being hosted at LHS on Friday, May, 12.  Students can scan the QR Code to sign-up.  

Fun Run - Sunday, April 30 -  Please join us for the Shine Together 5k on Sunday, April 30th @ 8:30am to benefit the Class of 2025.  The Fun Run is open to all students and community members, and will kick off our Senior Celebration Week at LHS.  If you are interested in participating, please go to this LINK for registration.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Annual Lafayette Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser - Saturday, April 23, 2023 - Lafayette’s Band Mattress Sale is just under two months away on April 23 in the Lafayette main gym.  Please feel free to share this flyer with everyone you know, and check out this video about the Mattress Fundraiser:  WATCH HERE.  We have included the link to the Facebook event, where we will post about our products, payment options, and other event information:  FACEBOOK LINK.  Click “GOING!”  “INVITE” your friends!   

LPO Newsletter: Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month. I have provided you with the link to the newsletter so that all the information you need is in one place. 

Class of 2023 Yard Sign Sales - PTO is currently selling Class of 2023 Yard Signs and Banners.  Either Click on the link or scan the barcode to order.  Deadline to order is Friday, April 21, 2023.  Signs and banners may be customized - for any school, mascot, student name, photo. Note: Orders will be distributed on Tuesday May 2, 2023 in the Lafayette Parking Lot from 4pm to 6pm.  If you have a special deadline, any special requests or questions,please email Michelle@thedatafairy.com and they will do our best to accommodate you. Thank you!

EOC Exams April 17, 2023: Students enrolled in the following classes will be taking the end of course exam in these classes (Algebra 2, Biology, English 2, and Personal Finance).