LHS Blue Knights Weekly Update
March 20, 2026
Here is what is happening in our building
LHS Greece Trip
There will be a mandatory pre-departure meeting for all students who are going on the Greece trip and a parent or guardian on Tuesday, March 24th at 7 PM in the auditorium.
Best Buddies
Lunenburg High School Best Buddies is doing a fundraiser on Sunday, March 29th from 4 to 9 PM at Papa Ginos. Best Buddies is an international nonprofit that is dedicated to supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can help continue this mission in the Lunenburg High School Chapter by ordering from Papa Ginos and either mentioning the Best Buddies name when ordering over the phone or in person or by using code 19 when placing an online order. Best Buddies will receive 20% of all profit made that night. Please come out and show your support on Sunday, we appreciate your friendship!
Senior Parents
Attention parents of seniors, the yearbook staff is looking for pictures of the class of 2026 when they were younger for our "Little Seniors" page. These can be individual pictures from any of their younger years or group pictures of school activities, birthday parties, sports, etc. Please email pictures to Tammy Yourk (tyourk@lunenburgschools.net). We can't guarantee that they will all be used, but feel free to send as many as you want.
Prom
This year's Junior-Senior Prom, Enchanted Knights, will be held at The Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Rd. in Sterling on Saturday, May 16th from 6:00-10:00 PM. Tickets are $75 per person and will be sold during lunches starting on Monday, 3/16. In order to purchase a ticket, students must have paid class dues and activity fees for all previous years and this year. Please have students take care of these fees prior to 3/16. They can pay their class dues to their class treasurer or class Advisor and activity fees can be paid in the office
LHS Student Scheduling 2026-27
We are entering the time of year that we begin working on the schedule for next year. The Lunenburg HIgh School Program of Studies has been provided to students in their grade level google classrooms, and teachers and advisors have been reviewing the content with students. School Counselors will be holding grade level meetings with students next week to review the scheduling timeline, graduation requirements, and elective options. The meeting for students in Grade 11 will be on March 10th and for students in grades 9 and 10 on March 12th. Teachers have begun making course recommendations for students, and this will be completed by March 13th. Parents/guardians are asked to review the Program of Studies with students and ask about the conversations students are having with teachers around recommendations for next year. Students will be making course selections on PowerSchool from March 16 - March 20, 2026. Parents/guardians are encouraged to reach out to teachers and/or school counselors if they have any questions.
Flickering Futures: 9th Annual Greater Lowell Regional Art Show
March 4-29, 2026
Reception: 3-5pm, Saturday, March 7th, 2026
The Loading Dock Gallery presents The 9Th Greater Lowell Regional Art Show "Flickering Futures,” featuring young artists from greater Lowell area high schools, including Lunenburg’s Kit Mason, Manasse Bliduroi, Anthony Angelo, and Renean Fleckner.
“Flickering Futures” is an open ended student centered art show featuring works that reflect on current times and feelings of what’s to come. Students making art for this show should ask themselves questions like “What do I see in my future, near & far?”, “How can I best navigate becoming what I want to be?” & “What impacts can I make with my actions?”. The showing will take place at the Loading Dock Gallery in Lowell and will run from March 4th - 29th. There will be an opening reception on Saturday March 7th from 3:00PM to 5:00PM, where students, schools, families & the public are invited to view the western ave studio galleries.
Lunenburg 300th Anniversary Design Contest Guidelines
Overview : The Lunenburg 300th Anniversary Committee invites designers, artists, and community members to participate in a design contest to create an official graphic or logo commemorating Lunenburg’s 300th Anniversary fast approaching in 2028. The selected design(s) will be used to celebrate this milestone across a variety of materials and platforms throughout the anniversary year.
Contest Purpose : The goal of this contest is to develop a distinctive, timeless, and versatile design that reflects Lunenburg’s history (incorporated in 1728), community spirit, and future. The design should be suitable for broad public use and adaptable across many formats.
Eligibility
Open to individuals of all ages.
Individual and group submissions are welcome.
Designers do not need to be residents of Lunenburg, but designs should reflect or respect the town’s character and heritage.
Each participant or team may submit up to two (2) entries.
Design Requirements
All submissions must meet the following criteria:
Theme & Content
Clearly celebrate Lunenburg’s 300th Anniversary.
Include the wording “Lunenburg 300”, “Lunenburg 300th Anniversary”, or similar clearly identifying the milestone.
Design should reflect Lunenburg’s identity, history, landmarks, or community values.
Avoid copyrighted imagery or elements not owned by the designer.
No AI artwork allowed
Format & Versatility
Design must work effectively in full color and black-and-white.
Design must remain clear and recognizable when scaled up or down (large print for posters, etc. but also work in a 3-4" diameter space).
Must be suitable for use across multiple applications, including but not limited to:
Print materials (posters, flyers, banners, signage and promotional materials)
Digital platforms (websites, social media)
Merchandise (shirts, hats, stickers, pins, cups)
Color & Style
No required color palette: designers may choose colors that reflect Lunenburg’s character.
Design should not rely solely on color to be understood. (i.e. still work in black and white)
Avoid overly intricate details that may not reproduce well at small sizes.
Submission Specifications
Submissions must be original, unpublished work.
Digital submissions are preferred in one or more of the following formats:
PDF
PNG
JPG
Please be sure images are high resolution so they can be converted to Vector files (AI, EPS, or SVG).
Include a brief written description explaining the design concept and inspiration.
Selection Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on:
Creativity and originality
Relevance to Lunenburg and the 300th anniversary
Visual impact and clarity
Versatility and reproducibility in color and black-and-white
Overall design quality
Selection Process
The Lunenburg 300th Anniversary Committee will evaluate all submissions.
More than one design may be selected or used; a blend of more than one design may be end result.
Finalists may be asked to provide minor revisions.
The committee reserves the right not to select a winner if no submission meets the contest standards.
Rights & Usage
The winning design becomes the property of the Lunenburg 300th Anniversary Committee and the Town of Lunenburg.
The Committee and Town retains the right to reproduce, modify, and use the design for official anniversary-related purposes without additional compensation.
Designers retain the right to include the work in their personal portfolios.
Recognition
The winning designer(s) will receive public recognition and credit when the design is used, where feasible.
Additional recognition or awards may be announced separately.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026
Winner(s) Announcement: May 1, 2026
How to Submit
Please submit designs to lunenburgma1728@gmail.com. Please use "300th Anniversary Design" in title.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/lunenburg300
A Message From Food Services
Families that qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits through our school meal program. In addition to meals, this qualification may also make your student eligible for waived or reduced fees school-related costs, including:
- Athletics
- Class dues and activity fees
- PSAT testing
- Field trip assistance (this depends on funding)
- And more
However, in order for your student to receive these additional benefits, we are required to have your permission to share your meal benefit status with other departments in the school.
In the past, this information may have been shared automatically. Due to changes in privacy requirements, we now must receive your explicit consent before we can apply any waivers or discounts.
If you haven't already, please complete the attached Sharing Information Form or use the link for our Online Sharing Information Google Form below as soon as possible to ensure your student receives all eligible benefits.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact Nadine Lorenzen 978-582-4115 x1148 nlorenzen@lunenburgschools.net
LMHS March Breakfast and Lunch Menus
2026 High School Yearbook Information
The link to order the 2026 Yearbook is below. The current price of $95 is good through 12/31/25
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A03488600
Senior parents:
Here is the link to purchase a senior recognition ad for your son or daughter. The cost is $40. It is done through the Jostens website. Please do not email ads to Mrs. Yourk
https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1065792
You can use the link below to upload the senior portrait that you want included in the yearbook. Just make sure that you select "portrait" and not "student life" and that it is a portrait and not in "landscape" orientation. Let me know if you have any questions. These are due on Friday, January 9th.
https://photos.jostens.com/BXMHAN
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
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.”
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 Guidance News
LHS Guidance News
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
PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR’S COURSE SELECTION:
Our Guidance Counselors have been working closely with students to begin their course selection process for the 2026-2027 school year.
All course selections should now be complete. Students should see their counselor if they have any questions or have had trouble signing up for their courses.
2026-2027 Course Selection Process Presentation Grades 9 & 10
26-27 Course Selection Process Presentation for Grade 11
AP ANNOUNCEMENT:
All students have successfully registered for their AP exams!
Please be on the lookout for emails from Mr. Ciullo with additional information about resources, testing locations, and more.
If you have any questions, he can be reached at jciullo@lunenburgschools.net.
LMHS Athletics
Photos by Jenn Winter Sport Photos
http://photosbyjenn.ordersportspix.com/105664
Thursday 3/26/26
V Baseball @ AMSA 3:45pm
JV Baseball vs AMSA 4pm
JV Softball vs AMSA 4pm
V Softball @ AMSA 7pm
Girls V Lax vs AMSA 4pm
Friday 3/27/26
Girls V Lax vs NM 4pm
**There is still time to register for Spring Sports**
Registration is now open, so please be sure to register your student if they plan to try out this spring and confirm that their sports physical is current. To register, please visit https://lunenburg-ma.finalforms.com/ and select the sport your student is interested in.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Athletic Director Yanina Burns at yburns@lunenburgschools.net or Athletics Secretary Courtney Fuller at cfuller@lunenburgschools.net.
We’re looking forward to an exciting spring season!
SportsYou codes: www.sportsyou.com to gather more information about tryouts, practices, games, etc.
Softball: PFSBU4ZA
Baseball: UFZ6EKU5
Boys Lacrosse: XAASWHFL
Girls Lacrosse: X8TVTU3Y
Outdoor Track: C9LV2SZE
Unified Track: P58S8ME7
Middle School Track: Z2DCLQNX