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,

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in helping our students succeed. Your involvement and encouragement make a tremendous difference in your child’s academic growth and overall school experience.

We would like to remind families of the importance of daily, on-time attendance. Being at school on time every day sets students up for success, as consistent attendance is closely connected to performance in the classroom. Missed time often means missed learning opportunities.

We also expect all students to follow the Lee High School Code of Conduct daily. Please take time to discuss these expectations with your young adult and encourage them to make positive choices that support a safe and respectful learning environment.

We are also excited to invite you to our LHS Magnet 40th Anniversary Alumni Celebration on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We look forward to celebrating our legacy and hope you will join us for this special evening.

Thank you again for your continued support as we work together to ensure a successful school year for every student.

Sincerely,

Kitrise Torain

LHS Principal

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January 26, 2026 (Mon)

• WKO-101 CCRI Class in Room 219: 8:30-12:30

• Legacy TECH Rehearsal (Mainstage) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Shakespeare Rehearsal (Blackbox) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

January 27, 2026 (Tue)

• WKO-101 CCRI Class in Room 219: 8:30-12:30

• Parent Meeting & Data Discussion in the Theatre: 5:30 pm

• Spring Open House & Visit Your Child’s Teachers: 6:00-7:00 pm

• Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting - by invitation only

• Legacy TECH Rehearsal (Classrooms/Mainstage) 5:00 - 10:00 pm

• Shakespeare Rehearsal (Blackbox)

January 28, 2026 (Wed)

• WKO-101 CCRI Class in Room 219: 8:30-12:30

• Legacy TECH Rehearsal (Mainstage) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

January 29, 2026 (Thu)

• WKO-101 CCRI Class in Room 219: 8:30-12:30

• Legacy TECH Rehearsal 4:00 pm -8:00 pm

January 30, 2026 (Fri)

• WKO-101 CCRI Class in Room 219: 8:30-12:30

• Magnet Fair 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

• Lee Legacy Show 6:30 pm

January 31, 2026 (Sat)

• Legacy Social 5:00 - 6:30 pm

• Legacy Show 6:30 pm

February 1, 2026 (Sun)

• Black History Month Begins

• Shakespeare TECH 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Next Week:

February 2, 2026 (Mon)

• Shakespeare TECH 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Chicago Rehearsal (Mainstage) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

February 3, 2026 (Tue)

• Shakespeare FINAL DRESS 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Chicago Rehearsal (Mainstage) 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

February 4, 2026 (Wed)

• Shakespeare FINAL DRESS 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

• Chicago Rehearsal (Mainstage) 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

February 5, 2026 (Thu)

• Complete Works of Shakespeare for outside HS in the Black Box Theatre: 9:30 am

• Complete Works of Shakespeare in the Black Box Theatre: 7:00 pm

• Chicago Rehearsal (Mainstage) 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

February 6, 2026 (Fri)

• Early Warning Attendance Meeting in the Lecture Hall: 9:00am

• LHS Honor Societies Induction Ceremony in the Theatre: 9:30 am

• Complete Works of Shakespeare for a select few Lee HS students in the Black Box Theatre: 1:30 pm

• Complete Works of Shakespeare in the Black Box Theatre: 7:00 pm

February 7, 2026 (Sat)

• Complete Works of Shakespeare in the Black Box Theatre: 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

February 8, 2026 (Sun)

• Lee High School Parents & Guardians, please come to our Spring Open House NEXT Tuesday, January 27th, beginning at 5:30 in the theatre! We will have a brief parent meeting and data discussion in the theatre followed by time for you to visit with your child's teachers in their classrooms.
• We will also have a brief Dual Enrollment Parent Meeting in the cafeteria at 6:15 if you would like to learn more about the Dual Enrollment opportunities available to Lee High School students. We hope to see you there!
• HCS invites you to complete the HCS Athletic Strategic Plan Survey to help shape the future of our athletics programs. Your feedback is important and will guide decisions that impact our students. Access the link here or scan the QR below.
• Applications are now open for Career & Technical Education classes for next school year (2026-2027) at the new CTE center only 5 minutes from LHS. If interested, students can apply through Clever. The deadline is January 30th!
• The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. (Abridged) (Revised) (Again) will open Feb. 5th and run through Feb. 7th. Get your tickets now by clicking here or by scanning the QR code below.
• Important upcoming dates to remember: The Honor Societies Induction Ceremony will be Feb. 6th, the Senior Panoramic Picture will be Feb. 10th, Cap & Gown Picture Day for seniors will be Feb. 12th, and Prom is April 11th.
• 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!

• 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!

• Shout out to Creative Writing Magnet authors Janell Benson, Tamara King, and Anna Rhea McCombs for practicing so diligently for Poetry Out Loud regionals next week. Mr. Boykin heard them and immediately went to share with Ms. Sisson how amazing and inspiring they are! Also, the Harmoniouslee team was nationally recognized for the third year in a row by REALM! This is exactly what the editors needed as they finished editing their first proof this week.

• The Theatre Magnets are currently working on 3 shows: The Lee Legacy: 40-year Anniversary Celebration will take place Jan. 31st from 5:00 - 8:00. A mix & mingle social hour with food, beverages, and alumni performances will take place in the theatre lobby from 5:00 - 6:30, and The Lee Legacy show will begin at 6:30 on the Mainstage. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. (Abridged) (Revised) (Again) will open Feb. 5th and run through Feb. 7th. Chicago the Teen Edition will open March 26th and run weekends through April 4th.

• The Visual Arts Magnet will be hosting their Valentine's Art Show at Turbo Coffee Feb. 13th - 15th.
  

• Shout out to our Students of the Week,

• 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.