FamiLEE Focus

The Weekly Newsletter of Lee High School…

Where Great Things Are Happening!

Website: https://www.huntsvillecityschools.org/o/lhs
Phone: 256-428-8150
Facebook: facebook.com/leehighhsv
Twitter: @leehighhsv

Dear FamiLEE Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your continued support in helping motivate our students to stay focused and work hard as we move toward the end of the school year. Your encouragement at home plays an important role in helping our students remain committed to finishing strong academically and personally.

I would also like to celebrate the outstanding work of the students involved in our production of Chicago: Teen Edition. The show is truly awesome and showcases the incredible talent of our students. We are proud of their dedication, creativity, and the many hours of preparation that went into such a wonderful performance.

In addition, we want to recognize our students participating in spring semester sports. These student athletes are continuing to work hard, demonstrate discipline, and represent Lee High School with pride as they finish their seasons.

As we move through the final weeks of the school year, please remember to check the school calendar each week for important upcoming events. This is especially important for our senior families, as there are several activities planned for the Class of 2026.

Thank you again for your continued support. Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Kitrise Torain

LHS Principal

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April 6, 2026 (Mon)

• Assistant Principal Appreciation Week

• Soccer: Lee @ Russellville, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

April 7, 2026 (Tue)

• ACT Plus Writing Makeup (11th Grade): 8:30am

• Strive Field Trip to TN Aquarium

• Softball: Columbia @ Lee, 4:30 p.m.

• Soccer: Lee @ Jemison, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Band Signing Day in the Cafeteria: 6:00pm

April 8, 2026 (Wed)

• Sophomore Field Trip to Nashville Zoo

• Soccer: Lee @ Bob Jones, 6:45 p.m. (boys only)

April 9, 2026 (Thu)

• Toastmaster Youth Leadership Program in the Media Center: 4:00 pm

• Softball: Lee @ Hazel Green, 4:30 p.m.

• Soccer: Lee @ Randolph, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Baseball vs. Columbia @ Columbia: 5:00pm/7:00pm

• HCS Magnet Auditions 4:30p.m.

April 10, 2026 (Fri)

• Soccer: Lee @ Columbia, 2 p.m. (boys) and 4 p.m. (girls)

April 11, 2026 (Sat)

• ACT

• Prom - 7:00 pm @ The Roundhouse

• Baseball vs. Columbia @ Lee: 12:00pm

April 12, 2026 (Sun)

Next Week:

April 13, 2026 (Mon)

• Readers Theatre Rehearsal (Mainstage)

• Softball: Tanner @ Lee, 5 p.m.

• Soccer: Russellville @ Lee, 5 p.m and 7 p.m. (Senior night)

April 14, 2026 (Tue)

• Readers Theatre Rehearsal (BlackBox)

• District Pinning in the Theatre 5:00 - 9:00 pm

• Soccer: Buckhorn @ Lee, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

April 15, 2026 (Wed)

• Strive Meeting @ 12 p.m.

• Readers Theatre in Theatre: 6:00-8:00pm

April 16, 2026 (Thu)

• Mock AP US History Exam during 3rd and 4th Block (12:45 - 3:40) in Ms. Bacik’s Room

• Librarian Appreciation Day

• Toastmaster Youth Leadership Program in the Media Center: 4:00 pm

• Readers Theatre in Theatre: 6:00-8:00pm

• Soccer: Lee @ Westminster, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

April 17, 2026 (Fri)

• Senior Class Trip to Dollywood: 5:30am-11:30pm

April 18, 2026 (Sat)

April 19, 2026 (Sun)

• Don't miss out on purchasing a yearbook! The deadline to order is April 4th, which is only a week away! Please see the flyer below for more information.

• The Creative Writing Magnet cordially invites everyone to experience the hope and talent of our future on April 15 &16 at their Readers' Theatre! Check out the flyer below for more info.

• Summer School Enrollment will open between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13. Please register here. Driver's Education, Health, and Career Prep are available as summer school credit advancement. Driver's Education will fill up quickly. Career Prep, Health, and Credit Recovery courses (due to course failure) will remain open until summer school starts and will not fill up. Students will complete all online payments this year through the Lee High School MySchoolFees. Lee High School will be the only location accepting online payments, and students may use the guest access option to complete their transactions.

• Registration has begun for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program. If you're a current junior, check out the flyer below and register before April 15th.

• CAP & GOWN is excited to announce the return of their FREE summer ACT, STEM, and college/career prep program the STEM Summer Institute which is open to all rising 8-12th grade students who need support to and through the college going process. More info can be found on their website, which you can visit here, and you can also find and share the application here.

• Volleyball tryouts are coming up soon! Please mark your calendars and reach out to patrina.doughty@hsv-k12.org with any questions!

• The Huntsville Learning Center, located on Kavanaugh Drive in North Huntsville, is currently accepting applications for their FREE Summer Camp and FREE After School Program for students in kindergarten through 11th Grade. Huntsville Learning Center is a faith-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving our community by providing high-quality tutoring, homework assistance, and enrichment at no cost to families. Check out their flyer below for more information!
• Prom 2026 is quickly approaching! If you haven't already bought your ticket, please do so soon. You'll save $20 by purchasing before the day of!
• LHS FamiLEE t-shirts are on sale now! Students can purchase them from Mrs. Stewart with cash or on MySchoolFees using the QR code below, and we will give the shirt(s) to your student. All sizes are available!

• Please be reminded that all scholarship information to be recognized in the graduation program must be submitted through the designated Google Form no later than April 23, 2026. The link is also available in Canvas. To ensure inclusion in the graduation program, all submissions must be completed by the deadline. For questions regarding the submission process, please contact Ms. Smith.

• Seniors, completing the FAFSA and taking the Civics exam are both graduation requirements. If you have not completed both tasks, please do so! You can reach out to Ms. Thompson if you need assistance with either.

• Senior fees were due Friday, Feb. 27th. If you have not paid, please do so expeditiously!

• Save the Date: Our senior trip to Dollywood will be April 17th. The cost this year is $80. Permission slips were due Friday, but Ms. Smith still has a few spots available. Please see her as soon as possible because we want to see everyone there!

• For local scholarship opportunities, please check the announcements on the senior Canvas page. Please apply, and if you need guidance, please ask. We'd love to help.

• Check out our calendar linked below so you can stay up to date on all things senior!

• The Photography Magnet students created album covers based on fictional artists. The students had full creative freedom in photographing and designing their albums. The “Best in Class” winners have their work displayed in CD cases.

• The Creative Writing Magnet attended UAH’s first high school writers' series for the H.E. Francis Readers and Writers Festival, which included panels with CWM Graduate Teaching Assistants and graduate students and a UAH Creative Writing Program publishing lesson with Dr. Moe, a campus tour with UAH Ambassadors, and a performance lesson with Dr. Boswell.

• The Huntsville City Schools Spring Magnet Application window opens up March 23rd and closes on April 13. Don't miss your chance to apply for one of our amazing and award winning Creative & Performing Arts Magnet programs!

• Shout out to our Lee High School Students of the Week: freshman Rita Vazquez Parram, sophomore Sophia Castillo, junior Kylie Jaquess, and senior Logan Pryor! These students show the FamiLEE core values and represent Lee High well.
• Shout out to the cast and crew of Chicago: Teen Edition for their amazing performances over the past week. Don't miss your last few chances to see them: tonight and tomorrow night 7 p.m. or tomorrow at 2 p.m.

• Lee High School is now using ParentSquare as our school-to-home communication platform! Download the app today to stay informed and engaged with everything happening at Lee. With ParentSquare, FamiLees can view school and class update, access the school calendar and save events, view and download photos, volunteer and complete forms, and message teachers and staff directly. Download the ParentSquare app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store or scan the QR code on the flyer below to get started.

• New HCS Wireless Communication Device Policy: We want to inform you about an important update to our school policies in response to a new state law. On May 14, 2025, Governor Kay Ivey signed the FOCUS Act (Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety) into law. This law, which went into effect July 1, 2025, requires public schools across Alabama to limit student use of wireless communication devices during the instructional day to improve focus, safety, and engagement. In compliance with this law, Huntsville City Schools will implement a district-wide Wireless Communication Device (WCD) Policy beginning Fall 2025. Please click here to review the new HCS Wireless Communication Device policy.

We want your child to be in school with us every day! Attendance is the most important factor in your child's academic success. We can't teach children who aren't at school. We have a goal of 95% this year. Please help us reach this goal by ensuring your child is here every day. If you child has to be out, please send excuses to LHS.attendance@hsv-k12.org.

Senior Photographer Information

• KWaldrup Studio & Design
• Studio: 256-517-8776
• Studio Text: 256-384-4416
• Studio Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm (unless we are on location)
• www.waldrupphoto.com
• Facebook: K.Waldrup Studio & Design
• Instagram: @waldrupstudio

Senior Faculty:

• Counselors: 10th-12th Grade Traditional Student Counselor - Chris White (chris.white@hsv-k12.org); Magnet Student & All 9th Grade Student Counselor - Denise Lee (denise.lee@hsv-k12.org)
• Senior Sponsors: Nicole Fields (nicole.fields@hsv-k12.org) and Kelly Smith (kelly.smith@hsv-k12.org)
• Graduation Coach: Kristy Thompson (kristy.thompson@hsv-k12.org)
• HCS College Counselor: Lacey Guthrie (lacey.guthrie@hsv-k12.org)
• HCS Career Counselor: Cary Watkins (cary.watkins@hsv-k12.org)
• National Guard Recruiter: Wendell Williams (205-746-4155) – can help with all branches of the military.