Lebanon High School

Pictures can be ordered online early at Mylifetouch.com using the picture day ID. Retakes will take place in the main conference room from 7:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., with students called down in alphabetical order. Those arriving late or leaving early for CCP can come for their photos when available during the session.

The Senior Panoramic Photo will be taken in the Main Gym. Students need to be in place by 7:15 A.M. in order to participate in the event. Pictures can be ordered online in advance for $17 at Mylifetouch.com using the picture day ID.

Graduate Services will meet with the Class of 2027 during an extended TEAM session on October 21 starting at 8:58 A.M. to discuss renting caps and gowns and ordering graduation announcements. Please ensure that all LHS seniors, including CCP students, attend this meeting. The graduation packet, containing important dates and information, will be sent to families via email and posted on the website under the graduation tab. LHS WCCC students will have their meeting at the WCCC Main and Atrium campuses on October 8, followed by an in-person order day on October 23.

Graduate Services will return during lunch to take graduation orders from seniors. If you prefer your student to place the order in person, please have them bring the completed order form (received during the senior meeting). Cash or check will be accepted. To order online, use the link button below.

As part of the Ohio SAVE Students Act, students in grades 6 through 12 are required to take part in annual lessons that focus on suicide awareness and prevention, safety training and violence prevention, and social inclusion. Our school district has now completed these lessons for the past couple of years. These lessons will take place on Oct 14, Nov 18, and Jan 21. Pursuant to Ohio House Bill 123, we will continue to provide them so that students build important life skills, strengthen school safety, and support the well-being of themselves and others. Families who previously completed an opt out form will continue to have that opt out honored without the need to complete another one. If you would like to review or submit a new opt out request for your student, you may do so here: OPT OUT LINK. We appreciate your partnership in ensuring both the safety and the growth of our students.

As October settles in and academic expectations intensify, high school students often find themselves juggling heavier course loads, varsity schedules, and extracurricular commitments. To help families support their teenagers during this demanding mid-fall stretch, we have gathered key findings from educational neuroscience and cognitive psychology on what actually drives durable learning and well-being.

Cognitive research demonstrates that late-night "cramming" prior to an exam primarily relies on short-term working memory, which quickly fades after the test. In contrast, Spaced Practice (or distributed learning) involves breaking study sessions into shorter, frequent bursts spread out over several days. Returning to material after a rest period forces the brain to retrieve information, strengthening neural pathways and shifting knowledge into long-term memory. Encourage your student to review class notes or complete practice problems for 15–20 minutes daily per subject, rather than undertaking four-hour marathons the night before a test.

Many students study by re-reading notes, highlighting textbooks, or reviewing slides. However, research shows these are passive techniques that create a false sense of mastery. Instead, students should focus the brain to retrieve information from memory without looking at notes which builds far more durable retention and significantly reduces test anxiety during exams. Suggest that your teen self-quiz using flashcards, complete practice questions without looking at supporting materials, or explain a complex concept aloud in their own words.

Sleep is not merely a rest period for the body; it is an active phase of cognitive processing. During deep sleep stages, the brain reorganizes and stabilizes information learned throughout the day. Sacrificing sleep to study late yields diminishing returns, leading to decreased executive function, lower test accuracy, and heightened stress. Help your teen set a consistent bedtime routine, keeping cell phones and screens outside the bedroom during study blocks and bedtime to preserve 8 to 9 hours of quality sleep.

Pacific Learning Academy Retrieval Practice & Active Study Guide

Indiana University's Evidence-Based Spaced Practice Guide.

We know how busy you are, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay connected with your student’s education. To help streamline your experience, we are excited to announce the launch of the new Lebanon High School Parent Portal.

Instead of searching for individual links or bookmarking multiple sites, you can now access all of our most frequently used parent tools in one centralized hub.

https://www.lebanonschools.org/lebanon-high-school/family-portal/

On the new Parent Portal page, you will find quick links to:

• FinalForms: For emergency medical forms and student registration.

• ProgressBook: To check current grades, attendance, and class schedules.

• PaySchools Central: To manage lunch accounts and pay school fees.

• TalkingPoints: To message directly with your student's teachers (more info coming soon!).

• Google Classroom: To keep track of daily assignments and projects.

• Securly Home: To monitor and manage your student’s school-issued device.

• Peachjar: To access digital flyers for school events and community programs.

We recommend bookmarking the Parent Portal page on your phone or computer so you always have it handy!

If you have any questions or have trouble accessing any of your accounts, please reach out to the main office. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.

The Ohio Department of Health requires immunization with the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine before entry into 12th grade at LHS or WCCC. Your student may have already received one dose of this vaccine, but a second dose must be administered on or after the 16th birthday. If your student has not had these immunizations, please make arrangements for them to receive them as soon as possible. This immunization can be obtained from your family physician, the Warren County Health Department, or the surrounding area clinics and pharmacies. Proof of immunization or immunization exemption* must be provided to the nursing office, by Ohio law, your student will be excluded from school.

You can submit them through fax 513.933.2150 or email via the following:

hamilton.cailey@lebanonschools.org

daniel.tiffany@lebanonschools.org

* Per Ohio Revised Code and school board policy, a student may be exempted from immunization if a parent or guardian objects for good cause, including religious conviction, or if there is a medical condition that prohibits immunization. It will be attached to this email.

Hello families. Please see the links for information about giftedness. Please contact Beth Deuer at deuer.elizabeth@lebanon schools if there are questions. Have a great day!

Serving the Whole Gifted Child and Gifted 101

• SCHOOL DAY: School begins each day at 7:25 and ends at 2:25.

• DOORS OPEN: Doors to the building open at 6:55.

• PARKING PASSES: Passes are available for students with a valid driver’s license. Purchase at the front desk with $50 check or cash.

A great way to get involved with the Lebanon High School community is to come out and cheer on our student-athletes! With so many games and matches happening throughout the month, the best way to keep track of the action is to visit lebanonwarriors.com. Check out the full schedule online and join us for a home game soon.