LHS Blue Knights Weekly Update

LMHS Winter Concert

The annual LMHS Choir and Band Winter Concert was a huge success last night in the LMHS Auditorium. The student performances were spectacular in front of a packed house. Thank you students and Ms. McGregor and Mr. Sheldon for a great night!

Gift Card Drive

Please keep our “Gift Card Drive” in mind when you are out and about this weekend. Over the years, our Lunenburg Community has helped many families in town who can use a little help during the holiday season. It truly does take a village and we are very grateful for ours. Gift cards can be dropped off at any of our schools.

Thank you so much to those of you who have already donated!

National Honor Society Peer Tutoring UPDATE

The LHS National Honor Society is offering peer tutoring to any student in grade 6-12. Peer tutoring will occur every Tuesday and Thursday 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.

The Knightly News

LHS Newspaper

The Knightly News is now available! Catch up on the latest club and sports accomplishments, pictures from spirit week, and even movie reviews! View the newspaper here at https://sites.google.com/lunenburgschools.net/lhsknightlynews

Clothing Drive

Are you holding onto clothing that you don't really wear and is just taking up space in your closet? Chances are you might be one of many Americans that only regularly wear a small portion of their wardrobe! Luckily, the Class of 2026 is offering you a chance to clear up some extra space in your closet all while fundraising for a great cause.

From December 8th through January 16th the Class of 2026 is holding a Clothing Drive sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation of New England! We'll be collecting clothing/shoes/linens at the Middle-High School. Each pound of clothing collected will provide funds for our class and help support the Epilepsy Foundation in their fight to stop seizures. All donations must be in 13 gallon kitchen trash bags or larger.

While we are still trying to coordinate a place to store the donations before they are picked up on January 17th, students can drop off bags in room B201 (Mrs. Yourk's room). We will also have students collecting bags in the parent drop off loop before school and after school between now and Winter Break starting on Monday, 12/8. When we return in January, we hope to be able to offer a few other drop off options. Stay tuned. Here is a list of acceptable items:

Clothing:

Tops & T-shirts

Pants, Jeans, & Shorts

Ties, & Scarves

Dresses/Gowns

Skirts

Suits

Sweaters

Sweats

Vests

Blazers

Pajamas

Socks

Tights

Belts

Uniforms

Costumes & dress-up clothes

Shoes, Boots, Filpflops, Slippers

Pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags

Outerwear:

Coats, Jackets, Ski pants, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves, raingear, bathing suits

Other:

Fabric, fabric scraps, yarn, small throw rugs, towels, wash cloths

shower curtains, bathmats, drapes, curtains, sheets, pillowcases, table cloths, cloth napkins, potholders, blankets, comforters, duvets, quilts, sofa or chair covers

On Saturday, January 10th, clothing drive donations can be dropped off at the front of theT.C. Passios building from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Just a reminder that all donations should be placed in 13 gallon trash bags or larger.

Message from the LMHS Health Office

General Guidelines for School Attendance

If you have any questions or need help determining whether your child is well-enough to attend school, please call the health office before sending your child to school.

Health Protocols for Illness

Please keep your child home from school if they display any of the following symptoms:

Fever of 100 degrees or more, and until the child has had a normal temperature for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.

Uncontrollable or severe cough.

Rash of unknown cause.

Signs of infection of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, skin or scalp.

Please follow these guidelines when determining whether or not your child is ready to return to school after having been sick.

Temperature must be normal for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.

At least 24 hours after intestinal illness (vomiting or diarrhea) has resolved.

Improvement or treatment of cough following primary care provider instructions

Improvement or treatment of rash following primary care provider instructions

Treatment of infection following primary care provider instructions for return to school.

Please remember, though your student may meet the above criteria, they may not have the energy level for return to school and full day of activity.

If your child becomes ill at school, you will be called to take them home. We understand the difficulties of working parents and ask that you make sure you are prepared for this possibility. Waiting for hours in the Health Office is very difficult for children who are not well. Current phone numbers and email addresses are essential to facilitate prompt communication with families. Families need to provide the school with reliable emergency contacts, indicating individuals who will be able to come to the school and pick up their child if they become sick during the school day. Please update and submit an Emergency Medical Form for each child, every school year. Dismissing sick children in a timely fashion is imperative for the safety of all.

Please contact your school nurse if you have any questions or concerns.

Seniors

It's time to order your cap and gown! Below is the link to place your order. The Build a Grad Site will be open for orders until November 23rd. Please contact Mrs. Cooney if you have any. tcooney@lunenburgschools.net

https://www.buildagrad.com/lunenburghs

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 December Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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.

LHS Back To School Forms

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:

https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03488600

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

Greater Worcester Community Foundation - Scholarship Application Now Open:

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s Scholarship Application is now open. They will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors from Worcester County through their 150+ scholarship funds. By completing just ONE application, students can be matched with the scholarships that they are eligible for. Whether you are considering a 2 yr or 4 yr college or a Trade School, this one application may match you to multiple scholarships. Many of the scholarships are specifically designed to support students in Greater Worcester County. The GWCF's scholarship program has become the largest source of scholarship support for students from the Worcester County area.

Note: The FIRM Application Deadline is 11:59 PM, February 25, 2026 - The link will disappear after that time.

For more information and for the Online Application link, please visit the

Greater Worcester Community Foundation website.

Additional scholarship opportunities are also being posted on Naviance, the Senior’s Google Classroom page and on the

LHS School Counseling Office Scholarship Page.

AP Announcement:

The College Board's late fee of $40 per exam is now in place. The original cost for each exam is $103, making the new cost $143 per exam.

Register and Pay Here:

www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/221255

If you require financial assistance, please email or come by my office. The current cost for each exam is now $143 per exam. 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:

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:

Lots of Excitement in the Guidance Offices as College Acceptances are beginning to roll in!

Students are encouraged to decorate a pennant for colleges they have been accepted to for our bulletin board.

Students who have yet to apply to college or are still deciding on their post-secondary plans should make time to meet with their school counselor for guidance on firming up their plans.

Fall Sports Photos

http://photosbyjenn.ordersportspix.com/105664

MONDAY 12/15

Girls Basketball Tackett Tournament 5pm

Varsity Ice Hockey @ Tsongas vs Lowell 7pm

TUESDAY 12/16

MS Girls and Boys Basketball @ Sawyer (Nashoba) 3:30pm/4:30pm

WEDNESDAY 12/17

Track @ Fitchburg 3:30pm

JV and V Girls Basketball @ Quabbin 4:30pm/6pm

JV and V Boys Basketball vs Quabbin 5pm/6:30pm

THURSDAY 12/18

MS Girls and Boys Basketball vs Burbank (Nashoba) 3:30pm/4:30pm

FRIDAY 12/19

JV and V Girls Basketball vs Littleton 4:45pm/6:30pm

JV and V Boys Basketball @ Littleton 5:30pm/7pm

SATURDAY 12/20

JV Ice Hockey vs Dracut (Civic Center) 8am

SUNDAY 12/21

JV Ice Hockey @ St. Bernard’s (Civic Center) 7am

Track @ RLC “MSTCA Speed Classic” 10am