LAMBERT
October 2026 Edition
October- National School Principals Month!
October 6 - National Coach Appreciation Day
October 7- Custodian Appreciation Day
October 9 - Advisement Schedule
October 12 - Q1 Missing Work Deadline
October 16 - Online Learning Day & PSAT
October 19 - Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday)
October 19-23: Bus Driver Appreciation Week
October 21 and 22: Pathway Motiv8 with Riverwatch and South Middle
October 23 - Advisement Schedule
October 28 - Trunk or Treat at 5:30PM
November 4 & 6 - Programs and Pathways Nights (see details below)
FCS Student Calendars (Please plan trips around school days.)
PSAT/NMSQT Information & Registration
Lambert High School will administer the digital PSAT/NMSQT on Friday, October 16th at 8:15 AM (a Digital Learning Day for Forsyth County). Juniors can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship through this exam.
Important Reminders for Test Day
Bring a fully charged, school-issued Chromebook, approved calculator (see the Student Guide), No. 2 pencils, and a snack/drink.
Cell phones and smart watches are to be turned off and are not permitted in the testing area.
Testing room assignments will be posted near the main lobby/trophy cases by October 13th.
Students will need an active College Board account to manage registration and access scores online in December.
Morning and Afternoon Buses will run as usual. If your student is riding home on the afternoon bus, they will work quietly in the media center.
Both breakfast and lunch will be served in the cafeteria as normal.
Parking on Test Day
Only students with parking passes are permitted to park on campus during the PSAT.
All students will park in the gym parking lot, regardless of their assigned parking.
Drop Off and Pick Up on Test Day
All 10th Grade students will report to the front circle of the school building for pick up at approximately 11:30
All 9th & 11th Grade students will report to the bus lot outside of the auditorium for pick up at approximately 11:30
We will send a messenger out at the conclusion of the exam for those who wish to wait before heading to campus to pick up their student.
For questions, contact your school counselor or Assistant Administrator, Cameron Stevenson.
AP Exam Registration is NOW OPEN!
AP Exam Registration opened on September 8, 2026, and closes on October 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Exam Fee: $99 per exam
Administration Fee: $25 per student, per year
Registrations completed after October 23 will incur a $40 per exam College Board late fee, including exams for spring courses.
STEM waivers are not available for late registrations.
All late registration closes February 25, 2027.
View everything you need to know on our AP Website HERE!
On Thursday, November 5th, Lambert will be hosting a night for parents and students to come explore all the specialized programs we offer to students. Families will have an opportunity to visit program classrooms, talk to program teachers, and tour our labs spaces. Current students in the programs will speak about the unique opportunities within the different courses and their leadership development.
We will have representatives available specifically for the following programs:
- Career Tech (CTAE)
- Fine Arts (FA)
- World Languages (WL)
The night is geared primarily for rising 9th graders, but if your student is interested in any of the above programs, feel free to attend at the time assigned to your last name (see graphic below for details).
This will also be a good opportunity for families to hear about all of Lambert’s Career Tech Student Organizations (CTSO), World Language Honor Societies, as well as Fine Arts, Visual Arts Honor Societies, and Performing Arts organizations students can get involved in at LHS!
The OOD Portal for the 2027-2028 school year will be open October 5, 2026 – November 13, 2026.
Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to:
Reference the High School Course Digest to help guide pathway and program decisions.
Attend FCS Pathway Motive8 Night (see flyer below).
Join us for Lambert’s Programs and Pathway Night on November 5th
Important Reminders:
Attending a school other than the assigned “home” school may result in loss of eligibility under Georgia High School Association (GHSA) rules. Parents of students who participate in athletics should consult with the County Athletic Director before applying for an OOD transfer. GHSA rules on transferring can be found on pages 19–23 of the GHSA Constitution.
No OOD requests/transfers will be permitted for rising Juniors or Seniors.
Students approved for an OOD transfer for a CTAE pathway or specialty CTAE program are expected to remain in that program through completion. Forsyth County Schools reserves the right to revoke OOD status if the student discontinues enrollment in the program or pathway.
For more information and to access the district’s OOD request form, visit: Forsyth County Schools – Out of District.
We highly encourage our families NOT to plan trips on midterm exam dates. Midterms cannot be administered early, and making them up after the long break does not set students up for optimal success. Thank you in advance for planning accordingly.
- Tuesday, 12/15
- Wednesday, 12/16
- Thursday, 12/17
- Friday, 12/18
While we understand absences are occasionally necessary for students, we implore our Lambert families to make class attendance a priority.
There are numerous reasons for this:
- School attendance is vital to academic success. The research behind academic achievement and school attendance is undisputable. Our state and district leaders put laws and policies in place to support this correlation.
- Our attendance rates impact our CCRPI scores. This means that we are evaluated, as a public school in Georgia, based on our attendance rates. Lambert is a premiere school, and we want to maintain that standing.
- Our district publishes school calendars well in advance for families to make travel plans, and we have many long breaks throughout the year, in addition to a long summer, for extended trips.
- Student attendance is a spotlighted data point at the top of student transcripts for colleges to consider in the application review process. Colleges want students with healthy attendance practices.
Sophomore Information Night
Virtual Financial Aid Night
Virtual Financial Aid Night, Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30pm Online. Join us for an overview of the college financial aid process presented by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The meeting link will be sent through messenger to 12th grade families on October 12th or 13th.
No-Cost Flu Shots
- The 2026 no-cost flu shot clinic will be on Friday, October 16th, and is for Forsyth County children ages 4-18. Please see the flyer below for details.
As we enter Cold and Flu season, we tend to see an increase in illnesses. If your student is diagnosed with a communicable disease such as mono, flu, strep, measles, staph infection, or meningitis etc., please notify the school nurses at LHSNurse@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
Additionally, as a reminder, for the health and safety of students and staff please remember to adhere to the Forsyth County Illness guidelines of meeting the following criteria before returning to school and/or school activities:
Your child must be fever free for a full 24-hour period without the use of fever-reducing medications (i.e. Tylenol, Ibuprofen).
Your child must be free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for a full 24-hour period, without the use of medication.
Your child should also have an overall improvement in their symptoms and be able to tolerate their school day.
If an antibiotic has been prescribed, then the antibiotic must be administered for a full 24-hour period.
If you have any further questions, please see the attached chart and/or email Nurse Caroline or Nurse G at LHSNurse@forsyth.k12.ga.us.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone healthy.
Nurse G & Nurse Caroline
- All sporting events are cashless. Use GoFan.co to purchase athletic tickets in advance or at the door.
- No outside food or drinks are permitted inside the stadium or other sports venues. Our concession stands will be open for your food and beverage needs.
- No backpacks or large bags will be allowed for security purposes. Clear bags are strongly encouraged.
- All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult to gain entrance to the game and should remain with their supervising adult throughout the evening.
- All Lambert fans should remain on the home side of stands and use home side concessions and restrooms.
- Show your Longhorn Pride loud and proud, but remain respectful to all game officials and opposing teams.
Is there an LHS teacher or staff member making a difference in the life of your student? Use this form to recognize staff members who serve the mission, vision, beliefs, and commitments of Lambert High School. Who is helping your child lead well, live well, and love well?
