Lebanon High School
August 1, 2026
The energy is building, and the countdown is officially on at Lebanon High School!
With the calendar turning to the month of August, we are hard at work preparing for an incredible school year ahead. To our incoming freshmen and brand-new transfer students: welcome to the LHS family! We are so thrilled to have you join our community and cannot wait to see the unique talents and fresh perspectives you'll bring to campus. And to our returning Warriors and families: welcome back! We’ve missed you the past few months, and we’re ready to embark on another successful, memorable, and growth-filled school year for 2026–27.
Our primary mission is to support every student and ensure this year is full of positive, rewarding experiences. To keep you plugged into everything happening around campus, you’ll receive a newsletter like this in your inbox near the start of each month. This inaugural edition is packed with essential back-to-school details to help your transition go as smoothly as possible and answer your immediate questions. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need any assistance before the first bell rings.
Make the most of these final summer days, and we'll see you very soon!
Alex Brunk, Principal
Casey Wood, Assistant Principal
Heidi Calvert, Assistant Principal
Tiffany Martin, Assistant Principal
School Calendar Overview
Below are some calendar highlights for this upcoming school year. You can always check out our district school calendar using this link or find our High School calendar visiting this link.
- August 10 - Schedules available on ProgressBook
- August 13 & 14 - Freshman Focus - 9th grade only
- August 17 - First day of school - All grades
- August 28 - Picture Day
- September 19 - Homecoming Dance
- October 15 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- December 16-18 - 1st Semester Exams
Student Schedule Release Dates
As noted above, on August 10, students may access their schedules by logging into their ProgressBook Google login. All students will immediately report to TEAM the first few days of school. Every student will receive a finalized schedule during this time (there are rare situations where a schedule has to be tweaked between the schedule release date and the first day of school).
9th grade students will receive their class schedules during Freshman Focus on August 13 and August 14.
New Student Orientation: Grades 10–12
If you're a new student and haven’t been scheduled yet, please call Mrs. Chapman in the Guidance Office at (513) 934-5106 to make an appointment with your counselor. The office reopens on Monday, August 3.
We’ll also be hosting a New Student Orientation on Friday, August 14 from 8:00–10:00 a.m. in the High School conference room. Those students will get a tour of the building, meet a few teachers, and learn what daily life at LHS is like. Please note: Transportation is not provided, so students will need to arrange their own ride to and from orientation.
Information for our Incoming Freshman Families
Freshman Focus is our two-day orientation program designed just for incoming 9th graders. It’s the perfect way to kick off high school; it’s a day full of energy, connections, and everything you need to know to start strong at Lebanon High School!
Dates:
Thursday, August 13 (12:30 - 5:30 PM) – Optional but highly encouraged!
Friday, August 14 (7:00 AM - 2:25 PM) – Mandatory for all freshmen
What to Expect:
Thursday, August 13
Students pick up their class schedules
Get their locker assignments
Tour the building with student mentors
Wrap up the day with a fun cookout (Kona Ice available for purchase)
At 5:00 PM, while students enjoy the cookout, we’ll hold a Freshman Parent Meeting. Parents will have the chance to ask questions, meet staff, and learn what to expect during the 9th grade year.
Friday, August 14 – Mandatory for all freshmen
Attend an activity fair
Walk through their daily schedule
Take part in a building-wide pep rally
Practice the lunch line experience
Students should bring lunch or plan to purchase one from the cafeteria on Friday.
For full details, check out our Freshman Focus 2026 Flyer or call us at (513) 934-5100. We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2030!
Final Forms
All annual school forms must be completed in FinalForms BEFORE the first day of school. Parents/guardians should have received an email from FinalForms with additional information. Please call LHS at 513-934-5100 or the LCS central office at 513-934-5400 if you need assistance.
Daily Schedule at LHS
The High School day runs from 7:25 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Buses will begin dropping off students at 7:10 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 7:20 a.m. If you need to drop your student off early, the building will open at 6:55 a.m. As in years past, we’re still operating on an 8-bell schedule. You can view the 2026-2027 bell times for the year by clicking here.
Lunches
Any student wishing to purchase lunch or ala carte items must use their lunch account. Money (cash/check) will not be accepted at the register. Families may add money to a student lunch account by either:
Using PaySchools - Please make sure your payment is in by 9:00 A.M. the day of the lunch purchase.
If you need to make a same day purchase with cash or check please pay in the front office by 9:00 A.M.
School Fees
School fees are assigned to students based on the classes for which they are enrolled. The copy of your 1st semester schedule only displays the 1st semester fees. To see your school fees for the entire year, you will need to log onto PaySchools. Prior to September 1st, all students must have 1st semester fees paid in full or a payment plan in place. If you would prefer to set up a payment plan, please speak with Mrs. Sarver or a grade level administrator. Fees can be paid on-line through PaySchools (our preferred method of payment) beginning the week of August 8th.
Note: Fee refunds for dropped classes are prorated based on days in class. Some class fees such as Performing Arts classes are not refundable.
PaySchools TRANSACTION FEES:
Non-Food & Food Service Transaction Fees
Credit/Debit Cards: 3.25 + $1.25 per transaction
Electronic Check: $1.75 per transaction
Transportation
Parking Passes
LHS students with a valid driver’s license may purchase a parking pass through HomeTown Ticketing. Students with temporary licenses are not eligible for a permit.
Before purchasing, please read the parking rules and regulations carefully. Students who do not follow the rules, especially those who leave class early or run to their cars to avoid the buses, may lose their parking privileges either temporarily or permanently.
How to Get Your Parking Pass:
Purchase online using this link by August 16th.
After you’ve submitted your form and payment, stop by the LHS Main Office to pick up your parking sticker from Mrs. Hoyt.
Bring your driver’s license with you - no exceptions.
After August 17th, parking passes must be purchased in person at the front desk using cash or check only.
Riding the Bus
Students and families should be able to access their bus schedules on August 10th, .
Accessing Your Student's Bus Route:
Lebanon City School District's transportation information is available on a site and app called My Ride K-12. My Ride K-12 provides secure access to student routing information.
Parents, child care providers, and grandparents may use My Ride K-12, but only two caregivers are able to connect or link to their child's account. Once you are connected to your child's transportation account you will be able to share access with anyone you wish. Additionally, you can also remove access should you need to (i.e. if your child attends a new babysitter, you can remove access from the previous one). You can share access to your child's account to as many or as few people as you wish.
How is My Ride K-12 accessed?
Online: To access My Ride K-12 online, click the following link: https://OHLebanonCitySD.myridek12.tylerapp.com/
Mobile App: To download the My Ride K-12 app in order to use the mobile version, choose one of these links Google Play Store or Apple App Store. You must register first before using the app.
Whether your child drives, walks, or gets a ride, please take a moment to review our arrival and dismissal procedures to help keep things running smoothly and safely. We have a lot of vehicles moving through campus each day, so your patience and attention to these details is appreciated.
Student Drivers
Please drive carefully and follow the 20 mph speed limit signs as you enter campus. Parking assignments are divided by numbered spots. Click the links below for directions based on your assigned area:
Doors open at 6:55 a.m. each day.
When leaving campus, student drivers must exit through the main entrance and avoid the bus lot.
Parents Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Morning Drop-Off (Parents)
Do not drop off in the front parking lot or directly in front of the building.
Instead, follow the arrows around to the left side of the building and use the marked drop-off zone (between the signs).
Students should exit the vehicle promptly so traffic can continue flowing.
Exit by following the white arrows toward the bottom of the lot.
Please be aware that student drop-off is in the student parking lot; There are students driving and walking in this area. Please take care while maneuvering within the lot.
Doors open at 6:55 a.m.
Afternoon Pick-Up (Parents)
Please do not use the front lot or stop along the drop-off lane.
Enter the student lot by veering left at the Y and park in an open space.
Do not move cones, drive through chains, or cross barriers.
- Please avoid parking in spaces reserved for staff.
Once buses begin exiting (around 2:38 p.m.), traffic will be temporarily stopped. Expect a 10–12 minute delay until the bus lot clears.
Visitor Parking
If you’re visiting the main office or nurse (door 1), there are several 30-minute spots available in front and along the side of the building.
Early Dismissals / Midday Pick-Up
If you’re signing your student out during the school day, please park in the visitor spots near door 10, where the attendance office is located. If you have already called-in your student early dismissal, they will be given a pass and will meet you at your car; There is no need to come to the building. If you are picking your student up unannounced, please contact the attendance office via the speaker/phone next to door 10. No adults will be permitted to enter the building to wait for their student.
Thank you for your cooperation and for following the directions of staff helping with traffic flow. Your support helps us keep students safe and things moving efficiently.
Friends of Academics
Friends of Academics (FOA) acknowledges student academic accomplishments via awards, luncheons, and scholarships. To contribute to these achievement recognitions, kindly consider making a donation to FOA through their Venmo account @lhs-foa.
The FOA email address is friendsofacademics@lebanonschools.org. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any inquiries.
SENIORS! Paint Your Parking Spot - A Friends of Academics Event
Class of 2026...don’t miss the chance to leave your mark on Lebanon High School. Paint-Your-Parking-Spot weekend is August 7, 8, 9. Bring your family & friends to help you paint. Simply fill out this form, sketch your design, and bring your $20 (payable to “LHS Friends of Academics”) to your spot. Friends of Academics will be in the parking lot Friday, August 7 starting at 11:00 to approve your designs, collect your payment and help you get started. If you have any questions, please email Jill Davidson at: friendsofacademics@lebanonschools.org or text 513-295-6396.
Picture Day
All School Picture Day
All students will have their school pictures taken on August 28th. These photos are used for student IDs and our student information system, so it’s important that every student sits for a picture even if you're not planning to order prints. Please dress appropriately!
Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, October 8 for anyone who misses the first date or needs a new photo.
Seniors – Formal Picture Day
In addition to the regular picture day, seniors will have a Formal Senior Picture Day on Wednesday, January 13. If your senior missed the summer portrait session, this will be their last chance to have it taken. This is the photo that will be used in the senior composite, yearbook, and graduation slideshow, so it must be taken with Lifetouch/Prestige.
WCCC seniors will also have formal pictures taken on January 13th at both WCCC campuses.
Make sure to mark your calendar; these are the photos you’ll look back on for years to come!
Chromebooks
Lebanon High School is a 1:1 technology school, meaning every student has their own Chromebook to use for school.
Returning students (grades 10–12): You were issued a Chromebook and charger when you started at LHS and you’re still responsible for it. Please locate it and make sure it’s charged and working before the first day of school.
New students and incoming 9th graders: You’ll receive your Chromebook and charger during the first week of school.
All students are expected to bring their Chromebook to class every day just like any other school supply.
If you do not have a school-issued Chromebook or are having issues with one, please see Mrs. Hahn or Mrs. Abshire in the Media Center.
Academic Highlights
End-of-Course Testing
AAll Ohio high school students are required to take six End-of-Course (EOC) exams:
ELA II
Algebra I
Geometry
Biology
American History
American Government
To meet graduation requirements, students must:
Earn a competency score of 684 or higher on Algebra I and ELA II
Earn readiness seals by scoring 700 or higher on:
Biology (Science Seal)
American History and American Government (Citizenship Seal)
For more detailed information about Ohio's graduation requirements and End-of-Course exams, visit the Ohio Department of Education website - Ohio Graduation Requirements
Exams
To support student well-being and academic integrity, we are updating our exam procedures this year and will no longer offer exam exemptions based on attendance. We know that illness and unexpected life events happen, and students shouldn't feel pressured to attend school unwell just to maintain an exemption. Tying exemptions to attendance can also undermine the academic value of exams.
We remain committed to stressing the importance of attendance and have a plan which will support students with attendance needs that push the boundary of habitual absenteeism. Students will receive full details during the first few days of school about other changes to our exam policy, and we will share a complete update with families in our September newsletter.
Immunization Requirements
The Ohio Department of Health requires immunization with the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine before entry into 12th grade at LHS or WCCC. Your student may have already received one dose of this vaccine, but a second dose must be administered on or after the 16th birthday. If your student has not had these immunizations, please make arrangements for them to receive them as soon as possible. This immunization can be obtained from your family physician, the Warren County Health Department, or the surrounding area clinics and pharmacies. Proof of immunization or immunization exemption* must be provided to the nursing office by September 4, 2026, or by Ohio law, your student will be excluded from school. You can submit them through fax 513.933.2150 or email at specht.brittani@lebanonschools.org or green.tamberly@lebanonschools.org.
* Per Ohio Revised Code and school board policy, a student may be exempted from immunization if a parent or guardian objects for good cause, including religious conviction, or if there is a medical condition that prohibits immunization. It will be attached to this email.
Student Expectations - Key Highlights
The Lebanon High School Board Approved student handbook can be found here. Although it is full of great information on how to make your school year the best one yet, the following are points of emphasis as we start the school year:
Phones
As part of a new law signed by Governor DeWine, all Ohio school districts are now required to have a formal cell phone policy in place. The good news is that Lebanon High School has used one in the past which fulfills the requirements set forth by the State of Ohio.
Students are not permitted to have or use their cell phones during any scheduled class period. This includes academic classes, study halls, student aide periods, student activities, field trips, and any other instructional time. Cell phones must be stored in a secure place such as a locker, zipped backpack, or district-approved storage location.
Here are the key points to know:
No cell phones should be out or in use during class, in restrooms, or in locker rooms.
Students may access their phones before and after school only.
No headphones, earbuds, or AirPods may be worn or used at any time during the school day.
Taking pictures or videos of others is not allowed unless directed by a teacher or administrator for a school-approved activity.
Exceptions are only made for documented IEP or medical reasons.
Students who do not follow these expectations will face progressive discipline.
10/10 Rule
This year we will be continuing the 10/10 rule, which means students are not permitted to leave the classroom during the first or last ten minutes of class. These are important times for launching and wrapping up lessons. The only exception is in the case of an emergency (such as needing to visit the nurse).
Dress Code
As always, we ask students to dress in a way that is respectful and not disruptive to the learning environment.
Here are the basics:
Clothing must cover private areas and undergarments.
Clothing may not promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, violence, or sexual content.
No gang-related, offensive, or inappropriate symbols, language, or images.
Grooming or attire must not pose a health or safety risk, damage school property, or interfere with instruction.
The best guide is common sense and we trust students and families to make responsible choices. If questions arise, staff will handle them respectfully and in alignment with Board policy.
Thank you for your support as we work together to make LHS a focused and positive place to learn.
New Staff to LHS
It has been an incredibly busy and productive last few months behind the scenes at LHS! Our hiring committees and athletic departments have been working overtime to recruit top-tier talent to our school community. We are confident that we have brought on a stellar group of passionate educators, support staff, and coaches who are eager to make a difference.
Join us in giving a warm Warrior welcome to all of our new hires. We are absolutely thrilled to have them on our team for the 2026–27 school year!
General Notes
SCHOOL DAY: School begins each day at 7:25 and ends at 2:25.
DOORS OPEN: Doors to the building open at 6:55.
SCHEDULES: All students will immediately report to TEAM the first few days of school. Every student will receive a finalized schedule during this time.
