LAMBERT
November 2024 Edition
Dear Longhorn Families,
As we welcome November and the season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to share how thankful I am for our Lambert community—especially your remarkable students. Each day, they remind us why this work matters through their compassion, creativity, and drive to make a difference.
This time of year invites reflection, and I am continually grateful for the partnership we share between home and school. Your support, encouragement, and collaboration are what make Lambert such an extraordinary place to lead, serve, and grow.
Thank you for entrusting us with your children and for walking alongside us in our mission to help every Longhorn reach their fullest potential. May this month bring you moments of connection, joy, and rest as we continue to lead, live, and love well.
With gratitude,
Amanda Thrower
Principal
P.S. Tomorrow is Election Day, and we encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. Please take time to be informed about the ESPLOST item on the ballot. If approved, ESPLOST 7 would include an addition to Lambert High School designed to help accommodate growth and reduce the likelihood of future redistricting.
November 4 - Election Day
November 4 & 6 - Programs and Pathways Nights (see details below)
November 6 - PTSO Concession Corral during All Lunches
November 7 - Advisement Schedule
November 11 - Veteran's Day
November 12 - Lambert Connected Unplugged Night
November 13 - World Kindness Day
November 14 - 4:00 Deadline to Apply for OOD for Food Nutrition and Finance Pathways at LHS
November 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Break
Attention, parents of rising 9th graders! This message is to let you know that we are already getting ready for your child to join us next year...can you believe it?! We would like to formally invite you to Lambert High School's Programs & Pathways Night on Tuesday, November 4, 6:00-7:40 (Last Names A-L) OR Thursday, November 6, 6:00-7:40 (Last Names M-Z). This night will allow both you and your child to hear a brief overview of all programs and pathways available to Lambert students, as well as provide an opportunity to attend choice sessions to explore specific pathway information.
PRIOR to the evening you attend, visit our Programs and Pathways website and follow all instructions for selecting your choice sessions ahead of time. We are so excited you’re becoming a part of the Longhorn family, and we look forward to seeing you on November 4th or 6th!
9th - 11th grade students who need to retake or make up their picture should go to the aux gym during their lunch on November 4th. If a student leaves campus before lunch, they should go to the aux gym then to take their photo.
This is a reminder that the Dual Enrollment representatives from Georgia State (GSU), the University of North Georgia* (UNG), and Lanier Tech will be on campus in the LHS Media Center on Tuesday, November 4th to assist with Spring semester registration.
This opportunity is only for students currently enrolled in Dual Enrollment courses at the colleges mentioned above.
Before your appointment:
Clear any holds with your DE college—students with holds will not be able to register.
If needed, email your LHS Counselor to ensure your DE course funding is approved in GAfutures for the spring semester.
If you have any questions, please contact your LHS Counselor.
*UNG still has a few appointment times available for current Dual Enrollment students to register for their spring classes. Please click here to sign up for an available time.
In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, we would like to express our sincere thanks to veterans in our Lambert Community. We are so grateful for your service to our country. We honor your courage and all you have done to protect our freedoms. Thank you, sincerely!
We are also honored to celebrate the following Longhorns on our LHS Staff who have bravely served:
- Scott Carlson - U.S. Navy
- Todd Douglas - U.S. Army
- Ed Gray - National Guard
- John McCormick - U.S. Marines
If you are considering applying for an Out of District (OOD) application for your Rising 9th grader to attend high school at a location other than the one you are districted for, please be sure to thoroughly read the rules and guidelines outlined on the FCS website HERE.
OOD Requests will be marked ineligible if you request a pathway offered at your districted school. For instance, the Healthcare Cluster is now offered at all high schools, so a request to out-of-district from South Forsyth High School to Lambert High School for the Healthcare Pathway is an ineligible request. For a list of CTAE Pathways Availability at each school, please click HERE.
Finally, if you have or plan to submit an OOD Request for the Food and Nutrition or Finance Pathway at Lambert High School, due to limited availability/seats, Lambert administration will be conducting a lottery after 4:00 P.M. on November 14. Thus, do not expect word of your approval or denial until then, and be sure to submit your request by November 14 to be a part of the lottery. A detailed chart of programs and OOD eligibility by school can be found HERE.
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 4th & 6th.
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.
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, 12/16
- Wednesday, 12/17
- Thursday, 12/18
- Friday, 12/19
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The holidays are right around the corner, and LHS is spreading the spirit of giving! We’re collecting gift items to help those who are less fortunate right here in Forsyth County. Your generosity can help bring joy and comfort to families in need this holiday season. Please consider contributing to this meaningful cause and make a difference in our community.
1. Select a "wish" from the tree at school (Nov 10-21) OR by clicking this link.
2. Shop!
3. Return your unwrapped donation(s) to Lambert HS (Room 1625/Ms. Barley) by Friday, December 5th.
Together, we can make the holiday season brighter for everyone!
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?
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT - Ben Cook
This month, we’re proud to recognize Ben Cook as our October Teacher Spotlight! Ben has taken the lead in launching the brand-new Lambert Connected Podcast, bringing amazing editing skills to help tell Lambert's story. He’s also done an incredible job mentoring his Audio/Video interns, who have captured events around Lambert with professionalism and passion under his guidance. Beyond his leadership, Ben’s talent as a video editor continues to shine—his content consistently raises the bar and showcases the best of Lambert. Thank you, Mr. Cook, for your dedication, vision, and the amazing work you do for our community!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT - Jessica Dobleman
We are thrilled to recognize Jessica Dobleman, our Student Advocacy Specialist, as Lambert’s October Staff Spotlight! Jessica is a true champion for students with critical needs, always going above and beyond to ensure every student feels seen, supported, and valued. Her ability to build meaningful relationships and provide calm, compassionate guidance during times of need or crisis makes a tremendous difference in our community. Despite working across multiple buildings, Jessica is always there when admin or counselors call for help—ready to step in and make an impact. She is an essential part of Lambert’s Student Support Team, and we are so grateful for her dedication, empathy, and unwavering commitment to our students’ well-being.
TEAM SPOTLIGHT - STUCO Sponsors
The Student Council team of Jessica Page, Macy Calatayud, and Laura Goode deserves a huge shoutout for the amazing events they have coordinated this year. Working alongside their students, they helped make HOCO Week, LALO Fest, and Trunk or Treat some of the most memorable and well-attended events we have had at Lambert. Their dedication to boosting our school culture has helped create memories that our students will carry with them forever. We are so grateful for all these women do, and we are lucky to have them as part of our Lambert Community.
If a student needs to make an appointment with their LHS Counselor, please direct them to the Counseling website. The student must click on their specific counselor’s name to schedule an appointment. The QR codes that students used in previous years are no longer valid to schedule a counseling appointment. If a parent would like to schedule an appointment with their student’s LHS Counselor, we encourage the parent to email their student's LHS Counselor directly. We look forward to working with you!
Thank you to our Partner Connect business partners! Your collaboration helps to support the students, staff and programs of Lambert High School. There are many different ways to support LHS - If you are interested in partnering with us, please visit Forsyth County Schools' Partner Connect website and select that you'd like to partner with Lambert.
Links to Lambert High School Partners in Education:
Longhorn Partners ($5,000+)
Platinum Partners ($2,000)
Silver Partners ($1,000)
Please consider joining PTSO so we can continue providing more fun events for our students, as well as teacher classroom grants and appreciation activities. You can pay by credit card through SchoolPay (click on "Nonprofit Groups" in the upper right corner to find PTSO), or you can scan the QR code to pay by Venmo. Membership fees are only $25, and all money raised goes directly back to the school!
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