The Panther Connection
LHS September Newsletter
Leave Your Mark, Panthers! | The 2026-2027 School Year
Honoring Our Roots. Building Our Future.
Homecoming Information
Litchfield High School will have an early release at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 18th. Please make arrangements ahead of time for your student’s transportation and afternoon plans.
We know September is a busy month, so we want to make sure this important schedule change is on everyone’s radar. Please mark your calendar now!
💜 A Few More Panther Reminders
Our September Panther Update also includes several upcoming activities and opportunities for students:
- 🎉 Homecoming: Float & Hall Committee themes have been announced!
- 📝 Homecoming Guest Forms: Available in the main office and must be approved before tickets are purchased.
- 🍧 Kona Ice: Available Wednesday, September 16th. Students should bring $4 if they would like to purchase one.
- 🍧 FREE Kona Ice: The first 100 students at the Tuesday, September 15th night soccer game at 4:30 PM will receive a free Kona Ice.
- 🏈 Powder Puff: Sign-ups are available in the main office. Powder Puff is for juniors and seniors, and a parent release form must be signed.
Thank you for helping us keep our students and families informed!
💜 Go Panthers! 🐾
Report Cards & Attendance Letters
We’re making it easier than ever for families to stay informed about student progress! Progress reports and quarter report cards are available electronically through Skyward Family Access, allowing parents and guardians to conveniently access important information anytime.
To view your student’s progress report or report card, simply follow the 7 easy steps below.
You will also find attendance letters in the Portfolio section of Skyward along with report cards.
If you need to add an email address to your Skyward account or would like to verify that your contact information is up to date, please call the Litchfield High School office at 217-324-3955. We’re happy to help! Thank you for partnering with us to stay connected and support student success! 💜
Marking Your Calendar
- Class Meetings Wednesday, September 3: HoCo Info (Float Building, Hall Decorating, etc.)
- No School - Labor Day Monday, September 7
- Blood Drive Friday, September 11 - Open to the community from 9am - 2pm
- Homecoming Week Monday, September 14 to Saturday, September 19
- Quarter 1 Progress Reports Friday, September 18
- Josten's Class Ring Presentation (Sophomore) Monday, September 21
- Josten's Graduation Presentation (Seniors) Tuesday, September 22
- Quarter 1 Panther Points Announced Wednesday, September 23 (student emails)
- Intruder/Lockdown Drill Thursday, September 24
- 12:15 Dismissal Friday, September 25
- Graduation & Class Ring Order Forms Due Tuesday, September 29
Students Leaving Their Mark at LHS!
Psych Students studying the parts of a brain!
LHS Band at the home opener football game!
LHS Boys Soccer team giving back!
⚽ Our LHS soccer players are leaving their mark beyond the field! They recently spent time with our middle school community athletes, sharing their knowledge, encouraging younger players, and building connections through the sport they love. Their willingness to give back, serve as positive role models, and inspire the next generation of Panthers is a great example of what Panther leadership looks like!
Panther Points Quarter 1 Information
Every student at Litchfield High School begins each semester with 100 Panther Points! Throughout the school year, students have opportunities to earn additional points by demonstrating positive choices, showing Panther Pride, and contributing to our school community. Points are added at progress report time and at the end of each quarter, giving students multiple opportunities throughout the year to build their totals. Be sure to check out the documents below for more information about how students can earn points, as well as our monthly focus areas, which provide additional opportunities to earn extra Panther Points! We’re excited to celebrate the many ways our Panthers Leave Their Mark each day! 💜