LHS Bi-Weekly Newsletter

Dear Cowboy Families,

Homecoming Week is here, and we are thrilled to celebrate with our students! Throughout the week, we’ll enjoy themed dress-up days, spirited class skits at lunch, and a whole lot of Cowboy pride leading up to the big football game on Friday night. We’ll wrap up the festivities with the Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 20, from 7:00–10:00 p.m. in the LHS Gym. Students must bring their school ID for entry. If you’d like to capture memories of the dance, professional photos may be ordered through the photographer’s site at ciphotoca.com/livermore.

Senior Recognition & Athletics

We also look forward to honoring our seniors at upcoming athletic events:

• Football Senior Night – October 10th vs. Dublin
• Flag Football Senior Night – October 9th vs. Carondelet
• Volleyball “Pink Out” Game – October 14th vs. Amador Valley (Frosh 4:30 p.m., JV 5:30 p.m., Varsity 6:30 p.m.)
• Volleyball Senior Night – October 16th vs. Foothill (same times as above)

Looking ahead, Winter Sports tryouts begin the week of November 3rd. Athletes must be fully cleared, including an up-to-date physical and all paperwork, before participating.

Pink Out Shirts

Support the fight against cancer and show your school spirit by purchasing a Pink Out Shirt. Shirts are available through September 30 while supplies last. Proceeds, after costs and fees, will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Orders will be ready for pick-up starting October 6 at the Activities Window, and purchases can be made on the Cowboy Webstore.

Yearbooks & Senior Dedications

Don’t miss your chance to capture this year’s memories!

• Yearbooks are $90 through September 30. The price increases to $115 beginning October 1. Personalization is available for an additional $10. Yearbooks can be purchased on the Cowboy Webstore.
• Senior Dedications (Class of 2026): Early pricing is available through September 30.
• Full page: $350
• Half page: $200
• Quarter page: $125
• Eighth page: $75

To design and order a dedication, visit yearbookordercenter.com and use Order #6027, then select “Create a Yearbook Ad.” For technical support, call 1-877-362-7750.

PBIS Recognition

Livermore High School has earned Gold recognition for the second consecutive year and will be recognized at the state PBIS conference next month. In October our PBIS focus will be Anti-Bullying Awareness, supporting a culture of kindness and respect on campus. Staff will also participate in training on the Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practices to enhance our supportive learning environment.

Visual and Performing Arts

Our talented students will once again share their work at the Livermore Artwalk on October 11th. Artwork from across the district will be displayed at the Bankhead Theatre, showcasing the creativity of our young artists.

ACCESS Program

We continue refining Thursday ACCESS time to better serve student learning. Last week we introduced a teacher-initiated model, allowing teachers to request students for targeted help or intervention. Over the coming weeks, we’ll transition to a student-initiated FLEX model, giving students greater ownership in choosing sessions that meet their academic needs.

Testing – Alternate Bell Schedule for PSAT/SAT

On Wednesday, October 1, Livermore High will administer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) to all juniors and registered freshmen and sophomores. To accommodate the exam, LHS will operate on an adjusted bell schedule:

• PSAT testing: 8:50 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
• No CAP period on this day
• Registered Seniors taking the SAT: Arrive at 7:30 a.m. (testing locations already provided)
• Regular class instruction for all students: 12:05 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Please see the published bell schedule for details.

Wellness

This month our Wellness Center continues to emphasize mental health and student support:

• September 25: Suicide Prevention Month table in the quad to share resources and raise awareness
• September 25: LHS Wellness & Leadership students will mentor middle schoolers at the Ambassadors of Kindness kickoff at LPCC

We are proud of our students for serving as role models and spreading kindness.

Attendance & Reporting Absences

We now offer a dedicated attendance email for reporting student absences. If your child will be absent, please notify us by sending an email to lhsattendance@lvjusd.org.
Please include in your message:

• Student’s full name
• Student ID number
• Date(s) of absence
• Reason for absence
• Your contact information

Providing these details ensures accurate documentation and allows us to follow up if needed. Please be aware that it may take up to 24 hours to clear an absence.

Livermore High School is full of energy this fall, and we are so proud of how our students, staff, and families come together to make our school a special place. Whether through Homecoming festivities, athletic competitions, arts performances, wellness initiatives, or academics, our community shows what it means to be united, resilient, and caring. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership, you make all the difference in ensuring that our students have every opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

With Cowboy pride,
Roxana Mohammed
Principal, Livermore High School