LHS Blue Knights Weekly Update
April 17, 2026
Here is what is happening in our building
Student Government Elections
The 2026-2027 student government elections will take place at LHS in the next few weeks. Each class will elect a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and five Student Council Representatives. The five Student Advisory Council (SAC) members will be elected by the Classes of 2029, 2028 and 2027.
The OFFICIAL nomination forms are in the main office .
COMPLETED nomination forms AND 2 copies of your TYPED speeches are due back to the main office by Tuesday 4/28, 2:35 pm. NO LATE nomination forms will be accepted.
Speeches will be presented in the auditorium on Thursday 4/30 during homeroom.
Voting will take place on Tuesday 5/5 (8am - 2:30pm) through email.
The election results will be announced Wednesday 5/6 through announcements, email and posted on google classrooms
Spring Water Bottle Reminder
With the warmer weather returning, it is especially important for students to stay hydrated. Water bottle refill stations are available. Please send your student with a water bottle each day.
Tick Information
It is tick season! Below is some important information about tick prevention.
Tick-borne disease prevention | Mass.gov
LMHS April Breakfast and Lunch Menus
LMHS April Breakfast/Lunch Schedule Link 2025-26
Senior Book Reminder
Seniors - please check your Tuesday emails to see which library books are currently overdue and remember to return books as soon as research projects are completed. All library books need to be returned on or before Obligation Day. If you have any questions, please email or see Mrs. Vallee!
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.
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
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
SPRING NACAC NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR FOR JUNIORS:
Forty LHS juniors will be attending the Boston National College Fair at the Hynes Convention Center with counselors on Tuesday, April 28, 2025.
Attending students can use the following link to register themselves and obtain a personalized QR Code to use at the fair to assist in connecting with participating Colleges: https://www.nacacattend.org/26boston/begin
Representatives from over 225 two-year and four-year colleges will be participating in the 2026 Boston National College Fair. Click the following link for a listing of College attendees: 2026 Spring NACAC College Fair Attending Colleges, or to see the NACAC listing of participating colleges and to learn more about this fair, please visit https://www.nacacattend.org/26boston .
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.
POST-SECONDARY PLANNING FOR JUNIORS:
The school counselors have started working with the juniors on their post-secondary planning. We encourage juniors to begin researching their options for after high school. Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions or to set up a time to meet with a counselor. Here is the link to the presentation being presented to juniors over the next few weeks.
LMHS Athletics
Photos by Jenn Winter Sport Photos
http://photosbyjenn.ordersportspix.com/105664
Tuesday 4/21/26
V Baseball vs Oakmont 1pm (@ North Middlesex)
JV Softball vs Ayer Shirley 11am
V Softball @ Ayer Shirley 11am
Boys V Lax vs Bay Path 11am
Wednesday 4/22/26
V Softball vs Tyngsborough 11am
Thursday 4/23/26
Boys V/JV Lax vs Groton Dunstable 11am/12:30pm
Friday 4/24/26
JV Baseball vs Ayer Shirley 10am
V Baseball (@ North Middlesex) vs Ayer Shirley 1pm
V Softball @ AMSA 2pm