Lebanon Junior High Tribune
August/September, 2025
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Back to School - First Week Info
***IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFO FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS AT LEBANON JUNIOR HIGH***
Don't forget that we have a phased opening at the start of this coming week. Details are below!
Monday, August 25th --> First day of school FOR 7TH GRADERS ONLY (8th Grade Does Not Report)
Tuesday, August 26th --> First day of school FOR 8TH GRADERS ONLY (7th Grade Does Not Report)
Wednesday, August 27th --> Regular School Schedule Begins (All Students Report)
**There is no school Friday, August 29th or Monday, September 1st**
PowerSchool - Get Connected!
We want to communicate with you! Did you know you are able to view your child's grades and/or attendance at all times? If you are not already connected, please contact us in the office and we will get you set up! Frequent communication between families and schools help our students thrive and we want to work with you. Within a few weeks you will also be able to receive text messages directly from principals and teachers, as well....
Arrival & Dismissal
Please remember our important parent drop off notes discussed at Open House.
- No Entry (Top Left Picture) - Parents may not enter/exit directly by the electronic sign/flagpole. This area is only for buses and vans at the beginning and end of the school day.
- Correct Entry (Top Right Picture) - Parents should enter to drop off students at this entrance.
- Student Entry Door (Bottom Left Picture) - All students enter at the "Lebanon Cedars" Door. Breakfast doors open each day at 7:55 AM. If no one is behind you, feel free to stop and drop off right at this door.
- Exit Loop (Bottom Right Picture) - If there is another car behind you, please continue around the loop before stopping. Continue on this loop to exit at the same spot you entered.
Student Goal Sheets
This school year, each student will create their own, personalized goal sheet. The sheet will be updated weekly in homeroom and include their goals for grades, GPA (grade point average), CDT and IXL scores, as well as behavioral goals. Please discuss the sheets with your students and support the discussions we are having with them at school.
PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)
Don't forget about our PBIS program at LJH. Encourage your child to demonstrate positive behaviors so they can earn rewards daily at school. Students are able to use their points to "buy" items from either the school or teacher PBIS store. We will have large scale celebrations at the end of each marking period, as well as raffles at the midpoint of each marking period. If you have any connections to local businesses who may be willing to partner with us, please reach out and let us know!
Safe2Say
iPad & Cell Phone Policy
- iPads will remain at school at night
- Each morning - students pick up iPad in their homeroom and return at the end of the day.
- Cell phones may not be in in student's possession during the school day.
- Students with a cell phone will turn into their homeroom teacher to be locked in iPad cart during the day and exchange at the end of the day.
- Please do not text/call your child during the school day.
- If there is a need to communicate an emergency with your child, please contact the office at 717-273-9391, x4700.
- Your child may ask any staff to use school phone to call you with needs they have during the day.
Title 1 Information
CDT/IXL Testing & Summer School Reminder for 2026
During the first few weeks of school, students will be taking Diagnostic CDT tests, as well as using IXL to gain a snapshot of their skill areas in the subjects of Math, English Language Arts, and Science. Staff will use the results of these tests to plan instruction and help each and every student on their own individual level.
Please remember that Summer School will not be offered in 2026, so we will be using these test results to plan additional interventions for students throughout the school year. We ask you encourage your child to do their best when participating so we can make sure they get the help they need!
Remote Learning Day
Friday, September 26th will be a Remote Learning Day for Junior High Students. While they will not physically report to school, students will be expected to complete assignments at home in order to be marked present for that day. We will be sharing more information related to this day later in September.
Homecoming Parade & Carnival
Important Dates for August/September
- August 25th, 2025 - First Day of School (7th Grade Only)
- August 26th, 2025 - First Day of School (8th Grade Only)
- August 27th, 2025 - All Students report to school
- August 29th, 2025 - NO SCHOOL (SCHOOL CLOSED)
- September 1st, 2025 - NO SCHOOL (SCHOOL CLOSED)
- September 15, 2025 - LJH Parent Connections (Guide to CDT) - Link will be sent prior to event
- September 26, 2025 - Remote Learning Day (Students Do Not Report to School - see above)
School Contact Information
Address
- 1100 S. 8th Street, Lebanon, PA, 17042
Phone Number
- 717-273-9391, x4700 or 717-273-3515
Mr. Bullock, Principal
Mr. Rau, 8th Grade Principal
Ms. O'Byle, 7th Grade Principal
Mrs. Lamoureux, 8th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Lerch, 7th Grade Counselor
Mrs. Benfer, Mrs. Gross, & Ms. Gonzalez, Office Administrative Assistants