FEBRUARY 2026 BOLTS BULLETIN

⚡️ 2/03/2026: Occupational Vocational Rehabilitation Meeting

⚡️ 2/8-14/2026: National FBLA Week

⚡️ 2/10/2026 Marine Recruiter lunch visit

⚡️ 2/11/2026: Conewago Enterprises meeting for interested seniors

⚡️ 2/17/2026: Army Recruiter lunch visit

⚡️ 2/17/2026: Physical Therapist Assistant Open House @ CCCC

⚡️ 2/18/2026: Spring Sports Meeting @ 6pm @ LHS

⚡️ 2/20/2026: Engineering Career Day Field Trip @ HACC

⚡️ 2/21/2026: PA FFA Leadership Conference

⚡️ 2/22/2026: PA FFA Leadership Conference

⚡️ 2/25/2026: Mobile Dentist

⚡️ 3/13/2026: Cinderella @ 7:30pm @ LHS

⚡️ 3/14/2026: Cinderella @ 7:30pm @ LHS

⚡️ 3/15/2026: Cinderella @ 2pm @ LHS

⚡️ 3/25/2026: SAT Testing Day @ LHS

Dear Littlestown High School Families:

As we turn the page and enter the second semester, I am pleased to share that Littlestown High School continues to move forward in many positive ways. Our students and teachers are hard at work each day, accomplishing outstanding things in the classroom. In addition, we are seeing significant progress on the construction project. The work looks excellent and will provide new and exciting opportunities for our secondary students for years to come.

February is a month that reminds us of the importance of connection, kindness, and perseverance. Whether we are supporting one another during the winter months, celebrating student achievements, or preparing for upcoming academic milestones, our focus remains on maintaining a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students.

As we move through the third marking period, I encourage students to remain focused on their goals and to seek assistance whenever needed. Our teachers, counselors, and support staff are always available and deeply committed to student success. To our parents and guardians, thank you for your continued partnership and support—it truly makes a difference.

Dr. Nathan Becker

Principal, Littlestown High School

LHS- Attendance DYK

Did you know???

Missing just two days of high school per month adds up to over a full year of lost instruction by graduation, severely impacting future success.

Chronic absence: missing 10% or more of school (18 days or more)—is a leading predictor of dropping out. Good attendance in 9th grade predicts graduation rates better than 8th-grade test scores.

Key Facts About High School Attendance:

Impact on Graduation: Nearly 90% of freshmen who miss less than a week per semester graduate on time, a rate that drops significantly with increased absences.
Academic Consequences: Missing 18+ days a year (chronic absence) results in lower proficiency in reading, writing, and math.
Long-Term Impact: Poor attendance is linked to lower performance in the job market, as employers may interpret it as a lack of discipline.

Why Attendance Matters:

Consistency: Missing school causes students to fall behind in curriculum, making it harder to catch up.
Engagement: Chronic absence is often driven by lack of support, health challenges, or disengagement.
Success Factors: Good attendance is crucial for building relationships, accessing resources, and maintaining academic momentum.

Are you a LHS student looking for a job?

If you are between 14 years old and 18 years old, you will need a work permit.

Click here to apply: WORK PERMITS

Note: (18 year olds do not need work permits)

Parent: This LHS Webpage gives you general information on what hours your student can/cannot work during the school year, summer vacations, etc.

Check out our Career Exploration Webpage

ARE YOU A LHS STUDENT NEEDING FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, 0R CLOTHING?

🍌 🥗 🍔 🍎 🥦 🍗

The Care Closet is open 7am to 3pm & is located in the Counseling Office.

Everything in our Care Closet.... is FREE!

➡️ ➡️ ➡️ Check out our NEW Care Closet Webpage.

Email Mrs. Meakin to make an appointment or simply stop by the Counseling Office.

Do you need a transcript for employment or for an institution of higher education?

Use this link to request your transcript.

The Bullying Prevention Program at LHS is in its ninth year, and student data continues to reflect the success of the program. Started in 2017, BPP has a goal of addressing bullying, preventing future behaviors, and ensuring that all students feel safe when they enter Littlestown High School. LASD policy defines bullying as harmful behaviors that are severe and/or persistent. So far this year, we have had 21 reports of bullying through the Bullying Prevention Program (BPP) at LHS. This is a significant drop from previous years at this time (55 reports in Jan 2025, 31 reports in Jan 2024, 31 reports in Jan 2023). Based on midyear data, we believe this drop in reports correlates to an improvement in school climate.

As of December 2025, 87% of responding students indicated they had not experienced bullying/harassment. Since the creation of the program, 94% of our reports stop after the initial response/warning. We can not respond to incidents that are not reported, so we encourage students and staff to make reports through the Bullying Prevention Program. To Report Bullying at LHS: Click Here

What is OVR?

OVR is a government agency that provides services to individuals who have a diagnosed disability. OVR offers services that allow adults to "prepare for, obtain or maintain employment." At the high school level, OVR offers transition planning to students.

What are Pre-ETS services?

"Pre-employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) help students learn about themselves, practice work skills, explore training options and choose a job...A group of students may be referred to OVR by school staff in collaboration with their local district office. A completed Pre-ETS Referral Form is required for each student.

How do I connect with OVR and/or Pre-ETS?

2/03/2026 & 3/03/2026: OVR representative Hailey Miller will meet with eligible students
2/18/2026 & 3/18/2026: Pre-ETS representative Ashley Rader will meet with eligible students

How do I get more information about OVR and/or Pre-ETS & do I qualify? Contact Mrs. Rodriguez

More information about Transition Planning and Pre-ETS can be found at https://www.pasecondarytransition.com/ and https://www.pasecondarytransition.com/sub-indicator/ovr

With winter weather fast approaching please be sure that your students are wearing proper clothing and footwear for the weather and being cautious when walking and driving in the winter weather. Also, remember that the temperature in the building can be unpredictable as well, so please be sure that your students have water bottles with them so that they can stay hydrated and are dressed appropriately for the temperature in the school. If your student forgets their water bottle, the Counseling Office Care Closet has free refillable water bottles.

Reminder students can not carry any medications with them in school. This includes cough drops and over the counter medications like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, vitamins, or supplements. If your student needs to have medication or needs a cough drop, Tylenol or Ibuprofen, they can visit the health room for these medications. According to school policy all medication must be brought in by a parent / guardian and the parent / guardian will need to sign the medication in with the health office.

The health room does not have any allergy/cold medicine. If your child needs allergy/cold medicine please be sure that they are taking it prior to coming to school and that it will last for 8 hours to get the student through the day.

If you have a student that is in 11th grade, please turn in their physical forms to the health office along with an updated immunization form if you have not already done so.

Please be sure that your student(s) are eating breakfast in the morning so that they can have the fuel they need to get through the morning and be ready to learn. Breakfast is free for all students this year in the cafeteria. Please remind students that breakfast is a great way to fuel themselves for the day!

If your student is in need of seeing the dentist, the mobile dentist will be here for the last time this school year on February 25, 2026. Click here to sign up.

Click here to register for the Mobile Dentist.

Family First Health Mobile Dentist Letter (English)

Family First Health Mobile Dentist Letter (Spanish)

SPRING SPORTS MEET THE COACH NIGHT:

⚡️ 2/18/2026 @ 6PM @ LHS

⚡️ Athletes & Students asked to attend

SPRING SPORTS OPEN GYMS:

⚾️ Baseball: Tuesday & Thursday: 2:30pm - 4:30pm: MPR*

🥎 Softball: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3:30pm - 5:30pm: MPR*

🎽 Track & Field: Monday & Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Weight Room

🏐 JR High Volleyball: Monday & Thursday 2:30pm - 4:30pm: Gym (from 2/09/2026)

⚽️ JR High Boys Soccer: Monday & Wednesday: 6:30pm - 8:30pm: MPR

⚽️ JR High Girls Soccer: TBD

*Note: MPR = Multi Purpose Room @ LHS

FIRST DAY OF TRY-OUTS / PRACTICE:

3/02/2026

MANDATORY: PIAA PHYSICAL ON FILE TO PARTICIPATE ON 3/02/2026

⚡️ 1st time participating in the 2025-2026 school year? Complete the full PIAA Packet.

⚡️ Students who participated in Fall or Winter sports, please complete the Recertification Form.

YOUTH DECORATING

➡️ One of Littlestown FFA students was living out the FFA motto of learning by doing by exhibiting/ participating in the Draft horse show at the 2026 PA Farm Show. In the picture is Hailey Wiles, a 10th grader at Littlestown High School. She is enrolled in the Plant and Animal Science course. While participating at the Farm Show on Jan. 9th, she took 1st out of 6 in Youth Decorating- they are judge on braiding the mane and tail- tightness, length, number of stand-ups, 3rd out of 6 in Showmanship, and 2nd out of 6 in youth cart. Way to go Hailey!

🥇Last year, Hailey kept track of her time working with horses in her Supervised Agricultural Experience (S.A.E.). She recorded over 500 hours working in her SAE project and earned 1 high school credit for her SAE project in addition to the credit she earned in the Introduction to Agriculture Class.

KEYSTONE FFA DEGREE

➡️ Congratulations to Makenzie Feeser who received the Keystone FFA Degree which is the highest degree given out at the state level. Pictured with Makenzie are LHS FFA Advisor Mr. Brant and our State Representative Dan Moul R-21. Mr. Moul is also Chairmen of the State House of Representatives Agriculture Committee.

➡️ Some of the qualification to receive this degree include:
💙 2 full years of Ag Classes
💛 Green hand Degree
💙 Chapter Degree
💛 25 hours of community service recorded in their SAE book
💙 10 different Chapter level FFA activities
💛 5 activities above the chapter level
💙 Write/ give a 6-8 minute speech on an Agriculture topic.
💛 Perform 10 different parliamentary procedures
💙 Prepare a 15 minute presentation
💛 Either 300 hours in their Supervised Ag. Experience or $1,000 of their own money invested in a SAE project.

FFA Blue Jackets

➡️ 17 Littlestown FFA members participated in the Mid-winter convention at the PA Farm Show Complex and received their first FFA Jacket. Thank you to all the individuals, businesses, and groups who sponsored FFA Jackets for our students:

💙 Sons of American Legion- Jared Glass, Jake Wenger, Caleb Boccabella, Jovia Hormes, Brielle Waldman
💛 Corey and Kailey Storm- Alexa Fritz, Abigail Dilulio
💙 Peggy Rock- Anthony Rock
💛 AMR Motorsports- Owen Arentz
💙 Sebastian Electric- Teagan Stonesifer
💛 Final Grade INC- Yvanna Stambaugh
💙 Auto Cosmetics- Cooper Hershey
💛 Samuel and Beth Ann Gallagher- Rylee Gallagher
💙 Danielle & Shawn Mitchell- Kaleigh Smith
💛 Harmon‘s Service Center LLC- Allie Kipple, Colton MacCall, Ryan Harver
💙 Heltebridle Bounds Insurance- Emmalee Sanders
💛 Jeremy and Carlene Stambaugh- Adalae Stambaugh

PA Regional 6 Leadership Conference Update:

December 18, 2026 @ York College
21 LHS students placed to qualify for the state conference
19 LHS students were in the top 3 of their event
10 LHS students competed in state-only events (online)
10 LHS are finalists in state-only events

Winter Fundraiser Results:

December Holiday Bingo attended by 100+ people to benefit LHS regional/state participation
December Christmas Basket Auction raised $2,415 to benefit Feeding Pennsylvania

National FBLA Week:

February 8-14, 2026
Member achievements will be recognized

State Leadership Conference Preparation:

April 13-15, 2026
LHS PA Regional 6 Leadership Conference qualifiers to compete

Read the full LHS FBLA Winter Chapter Report

Winter Chapter Report

🎼 🧳 Semi-Annual Music Department Trip 🎼 🧳

Going in April 2026 to Boston

FUNDRAISER THANK YOU:

MOD PIZZA fundraiser held 1/18/2026
$118 raised to benefit LHS Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica

LATIN INSPIRED DANCE LESSON:

Host: LHS Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Instructor: Ms. Dawn Glass from The Edge Dance Complex
2/02/2026: Period 11

CLASS OF 2026 NEWS

💰💰SCHOLARSHIPS: Check out this LHS webpage now and check back often for new opportunities.
⁉️ ⁉️ POST GRADUATION SURVEY: Seniors are requested to complete this survey.
💃 🕺 PROM: 5/02/2026 @ Hauser Hill Event Center
🗽 🗽 SENIOR TRIP: 5/14/2026: New York City
🌇 🌇 SENIOR SUNSET: 5/18/2026 @ Thunderbolt Stadium
🏆 🏆 ACADEMIC / ATHLETIC AWARDS NIGHT: 5/20/2026 (by invite only)