LHS Blue Knights Weekly Update
October 17, 2025
Here is what is happening in our building
Thanksgiving Food Drive October 20th - November 17th
The Heart of Our Mission At the heart of our Thanksgiving Food Drive mission is to ensure that every family in our community can experience the warmth and joy of a traditional holiday meal. We believe that Thanksgiving is time for gratitude, togetherness, and sharing, and no one should be excluded from this celebration due to hardship. Our mission is to close the gap for families facing food insecurity to create a memorable and happy Thanksgiving.
Lunenburg Food Pantry Feeding Our Neighbors
Primary School- Canned Carrots & Cornbread
Elementary School- Canned Peas & Stuffing Mix
Middle School- Canned Green beans & Cranberrry Sauce
High School- Canned Green Beans & Gravy
HELLO!
The LMHS Art Department and Lunenburg Public Library proudly present:
“HELLO!” — A Student Self-Portrait Exhibition
Join us in celebrating the creativity of LMHS students as they explore the theme of self-portraiture. Through a variety of styles and mediums, each artist responds to the prompt of "self-portrait" as a way to introduce themselves at the start of the new school year.
“HELLO!” will be on display in the Wallace Community Room at the Lunenburg Public Library from October 11 through November 9.
LHS Parent/Teacher Conferences
Lunenburg High School will be holding Parent/ Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 21 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM and on Thursday, October 23 from 5:00 PM to 7:00PM . Next week we will be making conference times available to parents though Sign up genius to book your conference. This year, LHS is making available to parents a third Parent/Teacher conference time on Thursday, March 5 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM to accommodate parents of students who have a second semester class and would like to discuss their students progress with the teacher.
A Collection of Self Portraits from Students at LMHS
Self portraits will be on display at the Lunenburg Public Library in the Wallace Community room from October 11 to November 9th. Please come take a look at the portraits being created at LMHS !
LUNENBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
CLOSING CEREMONY &
CELEBRATION
Help us close out the month-long
20th anniversary celebration with a PARTY!
October 24, 2025
5:00 - 5:40pm
Kid-friendly party, complete with cake,
balloon animals, face paint, and a
temporary tattoo station
5:40 - 6:00pm
Welcome comments; Scavenger Hunt
winners
6:00 - 7:15pm
Live music: jazz ukulele
A Message From The Health Office
In October, we will begin our annual health screenings.
Students in grades 9 will be provided postural screening.
Students in grade 10 will be provided vision, hearing, body mass index (BMI), and Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
All Parents and Guardians have the right to opt their child out of any of the screenings by submitting a written request. Please submit your opt out request to your school nurse.
A Message from Lunenburg Public Schools
“Consistent with Massachusetts regulations, 603 CMR 26.05(1), the
Lunenburg Public Schools, through its curricula and materials, encourages
respect for the human and civil rights of all individuals, regardless of
race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual
orientation. In accordance with district guidelines, families may request
information from the building principal on available accommodations
related to curriculum content.”
LHS October Breakfast and Lunch Menus
National Honor Society Peer Tutoring
The LHS National Honor Society is offering peer tutoring to any student in grade 6-12. Peer tutoring will occur every Tuesday after school from now till the end of the school year. Tutoring will be located in the LMHS library from 2:35-3:30pm. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.
Chromebook Insurance
Lunenburg Public Schools has partnered with K-12 Tech to offer a simple way to care for your student’s school device through the Device Complete Club.
You can learn more and register here Chromebook Insurance Link
. The membership includes unlimited repairs, quick turnaround, and 20% off accessories.
Important Details:
● Enrollment is between August 1st and September 22nd. You cannot register after the deadline unless you’re provided an access code.
● Membership ends on the last day of school.
● The annual membership fee is $33, compared to the average Chromebook repair cost of $60-$200.
If your student’s device gets damaged, the Technology Department coordinates the pick-up with K-12 Tech to ensure it gets fixed in a timely manner.
If you have any questions, please reach out to our technology department at help@lunenburgschools.net
LMHS Student Art Displayed on our Instagram page
This is a gentle a reminder for families that throughout the school year they will be able to see examples of student art on the Art Department's Instagram page. They can find it @ blue_knights_gallery
Back to School Forms
Please complete the ‘Back to School” forms if you have not already done so for this year.
High School Science Olympiad Team
Science Olympiad is a competitive science team for all kids who love science and building things! The students in our Science Olympiad club work together to compete in 23 different events at Science Olympiad competitions across the state. No experience necessary - just a willingness to work together as a team to build things and learn about science. We take part in Saturday competitions in February and March at Harvard University and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Open to all High School students. Come visit our first meeting to find out more - Thursday, September 18th from 2:30 - 3:30 in room D102.
2025 Yearbook
If your student ordered a 2025 yearbook and hasn't picked it up yet, they are available in Mrs. Yourk's room, B201.
We do have a limited number of extra copies available for purchase. The cost is $95 cash or a check made out to the Town of Lunenburg. See Mrs. Yourk to purchase one.
The 2026 yearbook is available to order online for the special Back to School price of $80. This price is good through 9/30. Use this link to order your copy:
LHS Guidance News
LHS Guidance News
From the LHS School Counseling Office:
From the LHS School Counseling Office:
Guidance Counselor assignments are as follows:
Jeff Dionne- Student last name starting with A-G
Gail Okerman- Student last name starting with H-M
Jon Ciullo- Student last name starting with N-Z
Congratulations! to Senior Sage Orni, who has been selected as this year’s Lunenburg High School "Daughters of the American Revolution” Good Citizens Award recipient. She may now enter the DAR Good Citizens scholarship contest which continues on to the State and National Levels with cash awards and scholarships ranging from $500 - $10,000. The national winner will be invited to Washington, DC to attend the Continental Congress and will be awarded $10,000 in scholarships, an inscribed silver bowl and a certificate. Congratulations Sage.
FINAL DAY TO REGISTER FOR the PSAT for 10th and 11th Graders:
Lunenburg High School will administer the PSAT on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM for all 10th and 11th graders.
Cost of the exam: $20
Register by: Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Registration link: https://user.totalregistration.net/PSAT/221255
Important details:
Students must complete all questions in the registration form; a confirmation page indicates successful registration.
Pay online at the time of registration with a credit/debit card.
Unpaid registrations will be canceled on Monday, October 20, 2025, and exams will not be ordered.
Questions or need financial assistance? Contact Mr. Jonathan Ciullo at jciullo@lunenburgschools.net
AP Announcement:
AP exam registration opens September 17, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. and must be completed by November 7, 2025 to avoid a College Board late fee. Each exam costs $103. Register and pay online at TotalRegistration: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/221255
Please have a credit/debit card ready and use the same info you used to join AP Classroom.
Key dates:
Nov 7, 2025: Late fee begins ($40 per exam for classes that start before Nov 15).
Nov 13, 2025: Last day for a full refund (for classes that begin before mid-Nov).
Mar 2, 2026: Partial refunds available (cancellation fee $42).
Mar 6, 2026 (11:59 p.m.): Registration closes.
Mar 9, 2026: Final payment deadline.
Need financial assistance or taking an exam not listed? Contact Mr. Jon Ciullo at jciullo@lunenburgschools.net
Senior College and Career Planning:
Students are encouraged to work closely with their school counselor as they navigate through this process. It is important that students are aware of the admission requirements and deadlines for the schools they are applying to. Here is a link to a college application specific guide that students can refer to:2026 College Planning for Seniors
All seniors who have a November 1st college application deadline must meet with their counselor ASAP. This is necessary to ensure that all components of their application will be ready to submit in time.
College Rep Visits: Seniors and juniors are encouraged to attend College Rep Visits in the School Counseling Office. New Colleges and Universities are added to the list daily. Students can view the schedule of upcoming visits and sign up to attend on Naviance.
If you are having difficulty accessing your Naviance account, please see your counselor.
October College and Military Rep Visits:
Friday 10/17, Assumption College at 8:15 AM; Monday 10/20, University of Hartford at 8:15 AM, and Western New England University at 9:30 AM; Wednesday 10/22, both Holy Cross and Lasell University at 1:00 PM; Friday 10/24, Emmanuel College at 8:15 AM and Westfield State University at 11:45 AM; Monday 10/27, U-Mass Boston at 8:15 AM and University of New England at 11:45 AM; Tuesday 10/28, Simmons University at 11:45 AM and Plymouth State University at 1:00 PM; and finally on Wednesday 10/29, Bentley University at 1:00 PM.
On Friday 10/17, a U.S. Army Representative will visit the school during the lunch block for interested students.
LMHS Athletics
Friday 10/17/25
MS FH @ Littleton 3:45pm
V FH vs Bromfield 4pm
V Football @ Ayer Shirley 7pm
Saturday 10/18/25
JV/V Girls Soccer vs Sutton 11am
JV Football vs Ayer Shirley 1:30pm
Monday 10/20/25
States for Golf in Uxbridge all day
MS FH vs North Middlesex 3:30pm
JV Girls Soccer vs Leominster 4pm
V Girls Soccer vs Leominster 5:45pm
Tuesday 10/21/25
JV Girls Soccer vs Tahanto 4pm
V Girls Soccer vs Tahanto 5:45pm
JV Boys Soccer @ Fitchburg 4:30pm
V Boys Soccer @ Fitchburg 6:30pm
Wednesday 10/22/25
MS FH @ Applewild 3:30pm
JV FH vs Nashoba 4pm
Thursday 10/23/35
MS XC @ Leominster-Skyview 3:30pm
JV/V Girls Soccer @ Maynard 4pm
JV Boys Soccer vs Maynard 4pm
V Boys Soccer vs Maynard 5:45pm
Friday 10/24/25
JV FH vs Malden Catholic 3:30pm
Unified Basketball vs Marlborough 3:30pm
V FH vs Leicester 5pm
Football @ Murdock 7pm
Saturday 10/25/25
XC League Meet @ Marlboro (Ghiloni Park) all day
Best of luck to all of our athletes competing this week!!!
CHEER
‘Big’ competition coming up October 19 in Lowell, MA “Locals” competition.