LHS Blue Knights Weekly Update

Thank you Mrs. Lane for the photo of LMHS at dawn!

France/ Switzerland Trip 2027

Registration is open for the France/Switzerland trip in April of 2027. This trip is open to all rising 8th - 11th graders (grades 9-12 in 2027). Please see Ms. Ayer in room B204 or email her at jayer@lunenburgschools.net with any questions. Here is the link for information and to register, and a slideshow about the trip.

For students interested in learning more about the France / Switzerland trip for April of 2027, there will be a meeting in the high school project room on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM for parent/guardians and students. This is intended for students and parents who were unable to attend the December meeting. The deadline to register to receive $100 off is February 1, 2026. Contact Ms. Ayer in room B204 with any questions you might have. jayer@lunenburgschools.net

Click here for the trip website and to register

2026 Clothing Drive

Class of 2026 Clothing Drive Drop Off- Saturday, 1/10 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in front of TC Passios! Please bring all donations in 13 Gallon trash bags or larger. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2026 and The Epilepsy Foundation!

LMHS Health and Wellness Survey

Parent Notification

We will be conducting a Health and Wellness Survey for grades 6-12 on Tuesday January 27 though Thursday January 29. The questions contained in this survey are designed to obtain student’s opinions about a number of health and wellness questions. This information will be used to guide the health curriculum for both the middle school and high school.

In order for the results to be the most accurate it is extremely important for students to be as

honest as possible on this survey. This survey is completely confidential and voluntary.

Since it is an anonymous survey NO NAMES or PERSONAL INFORMATION will be collected. Also, students may skip any questions they do not wish to answer.

If you would like to review the survey questions, please use this link: LMHS Health and Wellness Survey 2026 - Google Forms.pdf

If you have any questions or do not want your student to participate in the survey, please email:

Katie McGuire RN @ kmcguire@lunenburgschools.net

LMHS January Breakfast and Lunch Menus

January Breakfast/Lunch Menu

After School Music Program

After School Music Program is starting up its second session on January 20th. This is a great opportunity for students to learn a new instrument or get better at one they already play. This program is open to all Lunenburg Public School students and if you have any questions, please contact the Program Coordinator, Geoffrey Sheldon at gsheldon@lunenburgschools.net. Forms are due January 16th at the latest for placement with an instructor.

2026 High School Yearbook Information

The link to order the 2026 Yearbook is below. The current price of $95 is good through 12/31/25

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03488600

Senior parents:

Here is the link to purchase a senior recognition ad for your son or daughter. The cost is $40. It is done through the Jostens website. Please do not email ads to Mrs. Yourk

https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1065792

You can use the link below to upload the senior portrait that you want included in the yearbook. Just make sure that you select "portrait" and not "student life" and that it is a portrait and not in "landscape" orientation. Let me know if you have any questions. These are due on Friday, January 9th.

https://photos.jostens.com/BXMHAN

National Honor Society Peer Tutoring UPDATE

The LHS National Honor Society is offering peer tutoring to any student in grade 6-12. Peer tutoring will occur every Tuesday and Thursday after school from now till the end of the school year. Tutoring will be located in the LMHS library from 2:35-3:30pm. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.

The Knightly News

LHS Newspaper

The Knightly News is now available! Catch up on the latest club and sports accomplishments, pictures from spirit week, and even movie reviews! View the newspaper here at https://sites.google.com/lunenburgschools.net/lhsknightlynews

Message from the LMHS Health Office

General Guidelines for School Attendance

If you have any questions or need help determining whether your child is well-enough to attend school, please call the health office before sending your child to school.

Health Protocols for Illness

Please keep your child home from school if they display any of the following symptoms:

Fever of 100 degrees or more, and until the child has had a normal temperature for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.

Uncontrollable or severe cough.

Rash of unknown cause.

Signs of infection of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, skin or scalp.

Please follow these guidelines when determining whether or not your child is ready to return to school after having been sick.

Temperature must be normal for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

At least 24 hours after intestinal illness (vomiting or diarrhea) has resolved.

Improvement or treatment of cough following primary care provider instructions

Improvement or treatment of rash following primary care provider instructions

Treatment of infection following primary care provider instructions for return to school.

Please remember, though your student may meet the above criteria, they may not have the energy level for return to school and full day of activity.

If your child becomes ill at school, you will be called to take them home. We understand the difficulties of working parents and ask that you make sure you are prepared for this possibility. Waiting for hours in the Health Office is very difficult for children who are not well. Current phone numbers and email addresses are essential to facilitate prompt communication with families. Families need to provide the school with reliable emergency contacts, indicating individuals who will be able to come to the school and pick up their child if they become sick during the school day. Please update and submit an Emergency Medical Form for each child, every school year. Dismissing sick children in a timely fashion is imperative for the safety of all.

Please contact your school nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

A Message from Lunenburg Public Schools

“Consistent with Massachusetts regulations, 603 CMR 26.05(1), the
Lunenburg Public Schools, through its curricula and materials, encourages
respect for the human and civil rights of all individuals, regardless of
race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual
orientation. In accordance with district guidelines, families may request
information from the building principal on available accommodations
related to curriculum content.”

LMHS Student Art Displayed on our Instagram page

This is a gentle a reminder for families that throughout the school year they will be able to see examples of student art on the Art Department's Instagram page. They can find it @ blue_knights_gallery

Back to School Forms

Please complete the ‘Back to School” forms if you have not already done so for this year.

LHS Back To School Forms

LHS Guidance News

From the LHS School Counseling Office:

Guidance Counselor assignments are as follows:

Jeff Dionne- Student last name starting with A-G

Gail Okerman- Student last name starting with H-M

Jon Ciullo- Student last name starting with N-Z

LHS Community Scholarship Applications Now Open:

Lunenburg High School is pleased to announce that Community Scholarship Applications are now open for the Class of 2026. Over 50 scholarships will be awarded and we encourage all graduating seniors to apply.

Students should visit the School Counseling Office to pick up copies of the scholarship applications. Applications have also been posted in the Guidance 2026 Google Classroom.

All Community Scholarship Applications must be returned to the School Counseling Office by 2:30 PM on Thursday, March 12th, unless otherwise noted. Please contact Mrs. Sandra Sheehy (ssheehy@lunenburgschools.net) for additional information or with any questions.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation - Scholarship Application Now Open:

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s Scholarship Application is now open. They will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors from Worcester County through their 150+ scholarship funds. By completing just ONE application, students can be matched with the scholarships that they are eligible for. Whether you are considering a 2 yr or 4 yr college or a Trade School, this one application may match you to multiple scholarships. Many of the scholarships are specifically designed to support students in Greater Worcester County. The GWCF's scholarship program has become the largest source of scholarship support for students from the Worcester County area.

Note: The Application Deadline is 11:59 PM, February 25, 2026 - The link will disappear after that time.

For more information and for the Online Application link, please visit the

Greater Worcester Community Foundation website.

Additional scholarship opportunities are also being posted on Naviance, the Senior’s Google Classroom page and on the

LHS School Counseling Office Scholarship Page.

Schedules:

Students should check their Semester 2 schedules on PowerSchool for accuracy. Please see your counselor in the guidance office by Wednesday, 1/14/26, if there are any errors or empty blocks.

AP Announcement:

The College Board's late fee of $40 per exam is now in place. The original cost for each exam is $103, making the new cost $143 per exam.

Register and Pay Here:

www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/221255

If you require financial assistance, please email or come by my office. The current cost for each exam is now $143 per exam. Register and pay online at TotalRegistration: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/221255

Please have a credit/debit card ready and use the same info you used to join AP Classroom.

Key dates:

Mar 2, 2026: Partial refunds available (cancellation fee $42).

Mar 6, 2026 (11:59 p.m.): Registration closes.

Mar 9, 2026: Final payment deadline.

Need financial assistance or taking an exam not listed? Contact Mr. Jon Ciullo at jciullo@lunenburgschools.net

Senior College and Career Planning:

Lots of Excitement in the Guidance Offices as College Acceptances are beginning to roll in!

To continue planning for your future:

Students are encouraged to work closely with their school counselor as they navigate through this process. It is important that students are aware of the admission requirements and deadlines for the schools they are applying to. Here is a link to a college application specific guide that students can refer to:

2026 College Planning for Seniors

As most Early Action deadlines have passed, students who are applying for Regular Decision should be working with their school counselor on getting their applications done before their deadlines. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is a great time to get those applications done.

Fall Sports Photos

http://photosbyjenn.ordersportspix.com/105664

Monday 1/12/26

Gymnastics @ Algonquin 6pm

V Ice Hockey @ Monty Tech 6:30pm

Tuesday 1/13/26

MS Basketball 3:30/4:30pm

Boys JV/V Basketball @ Tyngsborough 5:30/7pm

Girls JV/V Basketball vs Tyngsborough 4:45/6:30pm

Wednesday 1/14/26

Track @ Wachusett 4:30pm

Girls Ice Hockey @ Dedham 7:15pm

Thursday 1/15/26

MS Basketball @ Littleton 3:30/4:30pm

Friday 1/16/26

Boys JV/V Basketball @ Clinton 4:30/6pm

Girls JV/V Basketball vs Clinton 4:45/6:30pm

Track @ RLC 10am

Saturday 1/17/26

V Ice Hockey vs Ludlow 2pm

Sunday 1/18/26

Girls Ice Hockey @ Arlington Catholic 7:10pm

Monday 1/19/26

V Ice Hockey @ Longmeadow 10am

Gymnastics @ Planet Gymnastics 10:45am