Class of 2026 Students and Families:

You did it!  Congratulations on an awesome freshman year!  You have learned and grown so much, and I am excited to see what you will do next year.  Thank you for being your best, for learning from your mistakes, and for being a great example of what it means to be a Lancer.  I hope you have an amazing summer!

Two reminders:  be sure all your fees are paid if you want to purchase a parking pass for next year, and if you need to take make-up final assessments, those will be held June 5 and 6.

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! 

Make-Up Final Assessments - Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6, 2023

No early final assessments will be given.  The dates for make-up final assessments are Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.  If students are unable to take assessments on these two days, they should contact the grade-level office in August to schedule a time to make up the assessments.

NEW FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR - STUDENT EXCLUSIONS FROM SCHOOL:   If you have been notified that your child is non-compliant for any required immunizations, they must be up to date by Monday, September 4, 2023.  Any student who is still non-compliant by that date will be excluded from school starting Tuesday, September 5.  Please send proof of vaccination or direct your questions to Amy Wehr, Supervisor of Wellness and Health Services at wehramy@rsdmo.org or call 636-733-2008.  Any vaccines that your child receives over the summer may be sent to Amy Wehr as well.  

Athletics and Activities Information: 

• Activities information for the 2023-2024 school year

Parking 2023-24:  Information regarding purchasing student parking spaces for the 2023-2024 school year may be found here:  2023-2024 LHS Parking Lot Information.  All Fines and Fees have to be paid before a parking pass will be issued.  If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Office at 636-733-4111.  

End of the Year Meal Account Procedures:  Please click on the link for information regarding lunch accounts for the end of the school year.  

2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 school year.

News from the LHS Library:  Thank you so much for your support of the LHS Library; it has been a great year.  We are truly grateful for the generous grant we received from the LPO to buy additional soft seating for the library space.  In addition, if your student is looking for summer reading opportunities, check out the Summer Edition of “3 Things You Should Know” with several resources/materials available.

A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

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.

 

Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026

 

Class of 2026 Students and Families:

Congratulations!  You have made it to the final two and a half days of your freshman year!  Make sure to take some time to rejuvenate this weekend and be sure to get yourself prepared for your remaining final assessments.  I have included the second semester final assessment schedule for your convenience..

Please turn in all class materials, library materials, and uniforms to avoid fines and fees (you cannot purchase a parking pass if you have outstanding fees).  As you are turning in these materials, I ask that you check your lockers and make sure they are cleaned out for the summer.  

As a reminder, no early final assessments will be given.  The dates for make-up final assessments are Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.  If students are unable to take assessments on these two days, they should contact the grade-level office in August to schedule a time to make up the assessments.

Let’s finish out this freshman year Lancer style … strong!

Schedule for the Week of May 29 - June 1, 2023:  B, C, Half-Day (Early Dismissal)

• Monday, May 29 - No School - Memorial Day

• Tuesday, May 30 - 2nd and 6th hour assessments

• Wednesday, May 31 - 5th and 7th hour assessments

• Thursday, June 1 - 3rd and 4th hour assessments (early dismissal)

Taylor Swift Raffle Ticket Fundraiser - Drawing June 1:  Your support is invaluable to the Band program. Please buy tickets and come enjoy the fun. We are in the final week of sales. 100% of the proceeds go to the Lafayette Band. Here is the link: Lafayette Band Taylor Swift Ticket Raffle

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! 

Make-Up Final Assessments - Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6, 2023

No early final assessments will be given.  The dates for make-up final assessments are Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.  If students are unable to take assessments on these two days, they should contact the grade-level office in August to schedule a time to make up the assessments.

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

Artists of the Month for May:  Thanks to everyone 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.

• 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 Procedures:  Please click on the link for information regarding lunch accounts for the end of the school year.  

2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 school year.

Parking 2023-24:  Information regarding purchasing student parking spaces for the 2023-2024 school year may be found here:  2023-2024 LHS Parking Lot Information.  All Fines and Fees have to be paid before a parking pass will be issued.  If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Office at 636-733-4111.  

LPO Newsletter:  The Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month.  Use this link to check out the latest information from the LPO. 

ParentSquare News:  A new ParentSquare training video for parents and guardians has been uploaded on our district website.  This 14 minute video covers the following topics:  Downloading the App, Access by Web Browser, Verify Your Contacts, ParentSquare Overview, Good to Knows, What are Posts?, Interacting with Post, What are Direct Messages?, What are Alerts?, Navigating ParentSquare, View an Alert, View a Post, Initiate a Message.

News from the LHS Library:  

• Check out our May 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. 

A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

Health Reminder:  We have seen an increase in student illnesses over the past few weeks.  Please keep your students home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.  Our staff members are happy to help students get caught up if they have to miss school.  Please read the health letter from our Lafayette nurses.

A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

Outside Food Delivery Reminder:  Please remember that Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex. Uber Eats, Door Dash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten their lunch, students should see their grade-level administrator.  

Athletics and Activities Information: 

• Lafayette Activities Office Winter Newsletter

• Lafayette Student Athletics, Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 2022-2023

• MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements

• 2022-2023 Event Pass Purchase Link

 

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.

 

Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026

 

Class of 2026 Students and Families,

Next week is our last full week of school, so that means it is time to get focused on preparing for final assessments.  Please review the second semester final assessment schedule to be sure you are planning your study sessions and are prepared to do well.

Before the end of the school year, be sure to work with your teachers and turn in all class materials, any library materials, and any uniforms to avoid fines and fees.  As you are turning in these materials, check your lockers and make sure they are cleaned out as well.  

No early final assessments will be given.  The dates for make-up final assessments are Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.  If students are unable to take assessments on these two days, they should contact the grade-level office in August to schedule a time to make up the assessments.

We only have 7 ½ school days left until summer break.  Work hard, communicate with teachers, get to class on time, and use your AcLabs productively.  Please let me know if you have any questions or need help in any way.

Schedule for the Week of May 22 - May 26, 2023:  B, C, B, C, A

• AcLab - Monday, May 22

• AcLab - Wednesday, May 24

• Friday, May 26 - 1st hour assessment

Schedule for the Week of May 29 - June 1, 2023:  B, C, Half-Day (Early Dismissal)

• Monday, May 29 - No School - Memorial Day

• Tuesday, May 30 - 2nd and 6th hour assessments

• Wednesday, May 31 - 5th and 7th hour assessments

• Thursday, June 1 - 3rd and 4th hour assessments (early dismissal)

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! 

Make-Up Final Assessments - Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6, 2023

No early final assessments will be given.  The dates for make-up final assessments are Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.  If students are unable to take assessments on these two days, they should contact the grade-level office in August to schedule a time to make up the assessments.

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

Artists of the Month for May:  Thanks to everyone 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.

• 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 Procedures:  Please click on the link for information regarding lunch accounts for the end of the school year.  

2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 school year.

Parking 2023-24:  Information regarding purchasing student parking spaces for the 2023-2024 school year may be found here:  2023-2024 LHS Parking Lot Information.  All Fines and Fees have to be paid before a parking pass will be issued.  If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Office at 636-733-4111.  

LPO Newsletter:  The Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month.  Use this link to check out the latest information from the LPO. 

ParentSquare News:  A new ParentSquare training video for parents and guardians has been uploaded on our district website.  This 14 minute video covers the following topics:  Downloading the App, Access by Web Browser, Verify Your Contacts, ParentSquare Overview, Good to Knows, What are Posts?, Interacting with Post, What are Direct Messages?, What are Alerts?, Navigating ParentSquare, View an Alert, View a Post, Initiate a Message.

News from the LHS Library:  

• Check out our May 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. 

A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

Health Reminder:  We have seen an increase in student illnesses over the past few weeks.  Please keep your students home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.  Our staff members are happy to help students get caught up if they have to miss school.  Please read the health letter from our Lafayette nurses.

A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

Outside Food Delivery Reminder:  Please remember that Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex. Uber Eats, Door Dash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten their lunch, students should see their grade-level administrator.  

Athletics and Activities Information: 

• Lafayette Activities Office Winter Newsletter

• Lafayette Student Athletics, Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 2022-2023

• MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements

• 2022-2023 Event Pass Purchase Link

 

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.

 

Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026

 

Class of 2026 Students and Families,

It was a busy week at LHS … Senior Awards, lots of sporting and club activities, and celebrating our outstanding teachers!  This weekend, we will enjoy Prom at the Ritz and celebrate our Rose Award winners and Teacher of the Year at the Rose Award Ceremony.  Students, continue to stay focused on your academic work; it will pay off in the end.  Only four short weeks until summer!

Schedule for the Week of May 8 - May 12, 2023:  B, C, B, C, A

• AcLab - Monday, May 8

• AcLab - Wednesday, May 10

Advanced Placement Exams:  AP exams are happening now through May 12.  Please review the schedule to determine the exam dates and times for your classes.

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!

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! 

Students of the Month for April and May:  Please join us in congratulating our Student of the Month recipients for 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 Procedures:  Please click on the link for information regarding lunch accounts for the end of the school year.  

2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 school year.

Parking 2023-24:  Information regarding purchasing student parking spaces for the 2023-2024 school year may be found here:  2023-2024 LHS Parking Lot Information.  If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Office at 636-733-4111.  Beginning June 1, 2023 please contact 636-733-4112.

Teacher Education Program: The Missouri State University College of Education invites students to participate in a FREE program for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in pursuing a teaching career. #BearsTeach will be held June 12-16, 2023 on the Springfield campus and will immerse students in some of the opportunities they can expect from their college experience.

LPO Newsletter:  The Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month.  Use this link to check out the latest information from the LPO. 

ParentSquare News:  A new ParentSquare training video for parents and guardians has been uploaded on our district website.  This 14 minute video covers the following topics:  Downloading the App, Access by Web Browser, Verify Your Contacts, ParentSquare Overview, Good to Knows, What are Posts?, Interacting with Post, What are Direct Messages?, What are Alerts?, Navigating ParentSquare, View an Alert, View a Post, Initiate a Message.

News from the LHS Library:  

• Check out our May 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. 

A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

Health Reminder:  We have seen an increase in student illnesses over the past few weeks.  Please keep your students home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.  Our staff members are happy to help students get caught up if they have to miss school.  Please read the health letter from our Lafayette nurses.

A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

Outside Food Delivery Reminder:  Please remember that Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex. Uber Eats, Door Dash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten their lunch, students should see their grade-level administrator.  

Rockwood Equity Parent Advisory Council (REPAC):  All interested parents are welcome to complete this form in an effort to have at least one parent representative from each school on the REPAC committee.  Use this link to check out the REPAC monthly newsletters.

Athletics and Activities Information: 

• Lafayette Activities Office Winter Newsletter

• Lafayette Student Athletics, Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 2022-2023

• MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements

• 2022-2023 Event Pass Purchase Link

 

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.

 

Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026

 

Class of 2026 Students and Families,

I cannot believe it, but the final full month of the school year begins on Monday!  I hope everyone has been enjoying the beautiful weather.  A great way to get outside and support the Lancers would be to join us on Sunday morning, April 30, for our sophomore class fundraiser, Shine Together 5K Fun Run.  More details can be found below.  As we get closer to the end of the school year, I urge all of our students to complete their work and use their AcLab time to get caught up.  Only five short weeks until summer!

Schedule for the Week of May 1 - May 5:  The schedule will be B, C, B, C, A.   

• AcLab - Monday, May 1

• AcLab - Wednesday, May 3

Yearbook 2022-2023:  The last day to purchase a 2023 yearbook is TODAY (April 28)!  After today, there is no guarantee any yearbooks will be available for purchase when they are distributed on August 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 check to see if you ordered a yearbook or get info about how to order a yearbook, go to lancerfeed.press/yearbook. 

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!

Advanced Placement Exams:  AP exams are scheduled for May 1 - 12.  Please review the schedule to determine the exam dates and times for your classes.

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!

2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 school year.

Parking 2023-24:  Information regarding purchasing student parking spaces for the 2023-2024 school year may be found here:  2023-2024 LHS Parking Lot Information.  If you have any questions, please contact the Junior Office at 636-733-4111.  Beginning June 1, 2023 please contact 636-733-4112.

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! 

Teacher Education Program: The Missouri State University College of Education invites students to participate in a FREE program for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in pursuing a teaching career. #BearsTeach will be held June 12-16, 2023 on the Springfield campus and will immerse students in some of the opportunities they can expect from their college experience.

LPO Newsletter:  The Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month.  Use this link to check out the latest information from the LPO. 

ParentSquare News:  A new ParentSquare training video for parents and guardians has been uploaded on our district website.  This 14 minute video covers the following topics:  Downloading the App, Access by Web Browser, Verify Your Contacts, ParentSquare Overview, Good to Knows, What are Posts?, Interacting with Post, What are Direct Messages?, What are Alerts?, Navigating ParentSquare, View an Alert, View a Post, Initiate a Message.

A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

Health Reminder:  We have seen an increase in student illnesses over the past few weeks.  Please keep your students home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.  Our staff members are happy to help students get caught up if they have to miss school.  Please read the health letter from our Lafayette nurses.

A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

Outside Food Delivery Reminder:  Please remember that Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex. Uber Eats, Door Dash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten their lunch, students should see their grade-level administrator.  

Rockwood Equity Parent Advisory Council (REPAC):  All interested parents are welcome to complete this form in an effort to have at least one parent representative from each school on the REPAC committee.  Use this link to check out the REPAC monthly newsletters.

Athletics and Activities Information: 

• Lafayette Activities Office Winter Newsletter

• Lafayette Student Athletics, Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 2022-2023

• MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements

• 2022-2023 Event Pass Purchase Link

 

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.

 

Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026

 

Class of 2026 Students and Families,

Tonight is Lafayette’s Guitar Festival!  The jams begin at 7:00 in the Theater.  On Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Lafayette will host its Fine Arts Festival, showcasing many talented Lancers.  Stop by to view (and even purchase) amazing works of art!  On Sunday, our Band will host its annual Mattress Sale, so if you are in the market for a mattress, join us in the main gym and support our band program.  Only six short weeks until summer!

Schedule for the Week of April 24 - April 28:  The schedule will be B, C, B, C, A.   

• AcLab - Monday, April 24

• AcLab - Wednesday, April 26

Annual Lafayette Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser - Sunday, April 23

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! 

Yearbook 2022-2023:  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 on August 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 check to see if you ordered a yearbook or get info about how to order a yearbook, go to lancerfeed.press/yearbook. 

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!

Advanced Placement Exams:  AP exams are scheduled for May 1 - 12.  Please review the schedule to determine the exam dates and times for your classes.

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!

2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 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! 

Teacher Education Program: The Missouri State University College of Education invites students to participate in a FREE program for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in pursuing a teaching career. #BearsTeach will be held June 12-16, 2023 on the Springfield campus and will immerse students in some of the opportunities they can expect from their college experience.

LPO Newsletter:  The Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month.  Use this link to check out the latest information from the LPO. 

ParentSquare News:  A new ParentSquare training video for parents and guardians has been uploaded on our district website.  This 14 minute video covers the following topics:  Downloading the App, Access by Web Browser, Verify Your Contacts, ParentSquare Overview, Good to Knows, What are Posts?, Interacting with Post, What are Direct Messages?, What are Alerts?, Navigating ParentSquare, View an Alert, View a Post, Initiate a Message.

A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

Health Reminder:  We have seen an increase in student illnesses over the past few weeks.  Please keep your students home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.  Our staff members are happy to help students get caught up if they have to miss school.  Please read the health letter from our Lafayette nurses.

A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

Outside Food Delivery Reminder:  Please remember that Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex. Uber Eats, Door Dash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten their lunch, students should see their grade-level administrator.  

Rockwood Equity Parent Advisory Council (REPAC):  All interested parents are welcome to complete this form in an effort to have at least one parent representative from each school on the REPAC committee.  Use this link to check out the REPAC monthly newsletters.

Athletics and Activities Information: 

• Lafayette Activities Office Winter Newsletter

• Lafayette Student Athletics, Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 2022-2023

• MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements

• 2022-2023 Event Pass Purchase Link

 

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.

 

Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026

 

Class of 2026 Students and Families,

Tonight is our annual Volleyball Quad Challenge!  Come up to LHS from 6:00-8:00 p.m. tonight to cheer on your favorite Lafayette feeder school.  On Monday, April 17, we will host our Choice Awards Ceremony, and we will continue to highlight all of our amazing students and their accomplishments as the spring events continue.  Only seven short weeks until summer!

Schedule for the Week of April 17 - April 21:  The schedule will be B, C, B, C, A.   

• Monday, April 17 - Late Start, no AcLab

• AcLab - Wednesday, April 19

End of Course Exams Begin Monday, April 17:  Students must bring their RSD issued Chromebook to classes for EOC testing.  Students are not able to test on any other device. 

• Impacted Courses: Algebra 1 & 2, English 2, Biology, Government, Personal Finance. 

March Students of the Month:  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

LHS Bookmark Design Finalists:  Congratulations to the following freshmen for being finalists (and our school winner!) of the annual Rockwood School District bookmark design contest.  You can pick up any of these amazing bookmarks in the Library!  Check the designs out here:  Finalists 1, Finalists 2

Riley Kummer - LHS winner

Michelle Chen - Finalist

O. Lee - Finalist

Brooke O’Dell - Finalist

Katherine Smith - Finalist

Ruby Willis - Finalist

 

Annual Lafayette Band Mattress Sale Fundraiser - Saturday, April 23

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! 

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!

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!

2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 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! 

Teacher Education Program: The Missouri State University College of Education invites students to participate in a FREE program for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in pursuing a teaching career. #BearsTeach will be held June 12-16, 2023 on the Springfield campus and will immerse students in some of the opportunities they can expect from their college experience.

LPO Newsletter:  The Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month.  Use this link to check out the latest information from the LPO. 

ParentSquare News:  A new ParentSquare training video for parents and guardians has been uploaded on our district website.  This 14 minute video covers the following topics:  Downloading the App, Access by Web Browser, Verify Your Contacts, ParentSquare Overview, Good to Knows, What are Posts?, Interacting with Post, What are Direct Messages?, What are Alerts?, Navigating ParentSquare, View an Alert, View a Post, Initiate a Message.

A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

Health Reminder:  We have seen an increase in student illnesses over the past few weeks.  Please keep your students home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.  Our staff members are happy to help students get caught up if they have to miss school.  Please read the health letter from our Lafayette nurses.

LHS Guidance & Counseling Office:  The LHS Guidance & Counseling Office link will provide you with the names and contact information of our guidance department staff.  

College and Career Information:  Each week this link will remain the same but the information it contains will continue to change, including deadlines, college representative visits, and other college information. 

A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

Yearbook 2022-2023:  If you wish to order a 2022-2023 yearbook, please click on the link provided for more information. If you would like to subscribe to all of the Lafayette student publications please click on the following link.

Outside Food Delivery Reminder:  Please remember that Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex. Uber Eats, Door Dash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten their lunch, students should see their grade-level administrator.  

Rockwood Equity Parent Advisory Council (REPAC):  All interested parents are welcome to complete this form in an effort to have at least one parent representative from each school on the REPAC committee.  Use this link to check out the REPAC monthly newsletters.

Athletics and Activities Information: 

• Lafayette Activities Office Winter Newsletter

• Lafayette Student Athletics, Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 2022-2023

• MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements

• 2022-2023 Event Pass Purchase Link

 

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.

 

Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026

 

Class of 2026 Students and Families,

Please join us this evening in the LHS Commons for International Day beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Our students have worked hard to create an awesome event to share with the Lafayette community.  Next Friday, April 14, we will be hosting our annual Volleyball Quad Challenge, and on Monday, April 17, we will be conducting our Choice Awards Ceremony.  The spring is a busy time of year, so I hope you are able to celebrate with us at one of the many events being held in the next two months.  Only eight short weeks until summer!

• Schedule for the Week of April 10 - April 14:  The schedule will be B, C, B, C, A.   

• • AcLab - Monday, April 10

  • AcLab - Thursday, April 13

• International Day at LHS - Thursday, April 6:  April 6 will be Lafayette's first International Day, an event meant to celebrate and explore the cultural diversity in our community. The event will occur from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Lafayette's Commons. It is free and includes cuisine from various cultures, dance performances, language lessons, trivia, and much, much more. Make sure to stop by to learn more about culture outside of the United States!

• Lafayette Quadrant Volleyball Challenge - Friday, April 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.:  Join us at Lafayette for this fun, community-building event!  Parents and students are welcome to come and support our amazing staff as they compete against staff members of our quadrant elementary and middle schools.  It's always a fun night! 

• 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! 

• 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!

• 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!

• 2023-2024 Infinite Campus Online Census Verification Details:  The annual online Census Verification is now open and ready for you to complete in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  Online Census Verification is available for primary households only.  If you are a parent in a secondary household and need to update information, please contact your child's school directly.  The Infinite Campus Census Verification window is March 15 - June 30, 2023 in order to process the transportation needs data for the 2023-2024 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! 

• Teacher Education Program: The Missouri State University College of Education invites students to participate in a FREE program for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are interested in pursuing a teaching career. #BearsTeach will be held June 12-16, 2023 on the Springfield campus and will immerse students in some of the opportunities they can expect from their college experience.

• LPO Newsletter:  The Lancer Parent Organization sends out a newsletter each month.  Use this link to check out the latest information from the LPO. 

• ParentSquare News:  A new ParentSquare training video for parents and guardians has been uploaded on our district website.  This 14 minute video covers the following topics:  Downloading the App, Access by Web Browser, Verify Your Contacts, ParentSquare Overview, Good to Knows, What are Posts?, Interacting with Post, What are Direct Messages?, What are Alerts?, Navigating ParentSquare, View an Alert, View a Post, Initiate a Message.

• A “Sweet” Hello Candy Donation Request:  Mrs. Barber and I enjoy it when our Class of 2026 students stop in for a piece of candy or a mint during passing periods.  Students will often take a quick moment to share their days, school involvement, classes, etc.  Please help us keep our candy and mint bowl filled by donating individually-wrapped candy.  Candy donations can be delivered to the Freshman Office (Room 117), dropped off at the Welcome Center (with a note to deliver to Mrs. Barber), or conveniently ordered through this Class of 2026 Wish List.  We appreciate our Class of 2026 families!  Thank you for your donations! 

• Health Reminder:  We have seen an increase in student illnesses over the past few weeks.  Please keep your students home if they are not feeling well or have a fever.  Our staff members are happy to help students get caught up if they have to miss school.  Please read the health letter from our Lafayette nurses.

• LHS Guidance & Counseling Office:  The LHS Guidance & Counseling Office link will provide you with the names and contact information of our guidance department staff.  

• College and Career Information:  Each week this link will remain the same but the information it contains will continue to change, including deadlines, college representative visits, and other college information. 

• A+ Program:  To learn more about the A+ program students can visit Ms. Brawner in the counseling office or check out the LHS A+ website. 

• Yearbook 2022-2023:  If you wish to order a 2022-2023 yearbook, please click on the link provided for more information. If you would like to subscribe to all of the Lafayette student publications please click on the following link.

• Outside Food Delivery Reminder:  Please remember that Lafayette does NOT allow food delivery by outside vendors (ex. Uber Eats, Door Dash, restaurants, etc.).  If a student has forgotten their lunch, students should see their grade-level administrator.  

• Rockwood Equity Parent Advisory Council (REPAC):  All interested parents are welcome to complete this form in an effort to have at least one parent representative from each school on the REPAC committee.  Use this link to check out the REPAC monthly newsletters.

• Athletics and Activities Information: 

• • Lafayette Activities Office Winter Newsletter

  • Lafayette Student Athletics, Activities, Clubs, and Organizations 2022-2023

  • MSHSAA Eligibility Requirements

  • 2022-2023 Event Pass Purchase Link

 

• 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.

 

• Follow Us:  The Class of 2026 has an Instagram account!  lhs.class.2026

As always, it’s a great day to be a Lancer!

 

Dr. Colleen Fields

Assistant Principal

Class of 2026