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

Hello FamiLEE,

Progress reports came out on Wednesday! The school year is winding down quickly and we need all students to be here and focus so they can finish the year strong.

We need your help. Students are not allowed to walk back and forth to their cars after entering the building unless an administrator approves. All email checkouts must be submitted by noon daily. If not submitted by noon, you must physically check your young adult out. All checkouts must happen before 3:15p.m.

I want to continue to emphasize the importance of all students being here each day and on time. Good attendance is essential for achievement in school and we need your child here as much as possible so that we can move forward as a school community. When your child misses school for any reason, please send excuse notes to LHS.Attendance@hsv-k12.org.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Kitrise Torain

LHS Principal

#GreatThingsHappeningAtLee

Below is our current attendance rate. 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. The NEW attendance email address is LHS.attendance@hsv-k12.org.

• Attention FamiLEE! Mark your calendars for our upcoming awards days! First up are the Seniors on May 3rd followed by the Freshmen and Sophomores on May 14th and then the Juniors on May 15th!
• The SOAR HBCU Scholars Program is for rising 11th grade students. This is a great, FREE, opportunity that will help them understand what college life will be like after graduation. Please see the flyer below for more information!

• Attention Students and Parents/Guardians! Please note that students have the opportunity to visit their teachers for help during FamiLEE Time (11:30am-12:15pm) instead of going to clubs every Tuesday through Friday. Please see the attached schedule of teacher office hours and encourage your child to take advantage of this opportunity!

• Attention rising Senior Parents & Guardians! Consider attending the selective college planning info session hosted by our HCS College Counselors at 6:00pm on April 22nd, 2025 at the South Huntsville Public Library!

• Shout-out to the our dance performance students for a phenomenal spring show “Legacy" this week! We are so proud of them.
• Shout-out to Lee’s Green Ambassadors who were featured on WHNT News 19! Our Green Ambassadors were recently featured by WHNT Channel 19 for their inspiring work in environmental science and sustainability. This hands-on program—founded by Mr. McDonald—gives students the opportunity to collect real biodiversity data using iNaturalist, design native plant habitats, and advocate for a healthier, greener campus. With support from the Land Trust of North Alabama, this year the Green Ambassadors are turning science into action. Thanks to these partnerships and a recent City of Huntsville grant, the program will continue to grow and impact our school and community for years to come. Read the full WHNT article here: https://whnt.com/.../high-school-students-learning.../ We’re incredibly proud of our students for leading the way in local environmental change.

• You can check out other upcoming events and past shows at our booster page: lhstheatrebooster.com

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:

• 12th Grade Counselor: Denise Lee (denise.lee@hsv-k12.org)
• Graduation Coach: Patrick Holder (patrick.holder@hsv-k12.org)
• Senior Sponsor: Nicole Fields (nicole.fields@hsv-k12.org)
• HCS College Counselor: Lacey Guthrie (lacey.guthrie@hsv-k12.org) – at Lee every Monday, available for students and parents/guardians.
• HCS Career Counselor: Cary Watkins (cary.watkins@hsv-k12.org – at Lee every Thursday, available for students and parents/guardians.
• National Guard Recruiter: Wendell Williams (205-746-4155) – can help with all branches of the military.