LAMBERT

Dear Longhorn Families,

Between Labor Day and Fall Break, September is a relatively short month in terms of school days, but we still have a lot going on at LHS. Be sure to read through the entire September edition to stay in the know about all the great things happening at Lambert.

A tremendous THANK YOU to our PTSO, who has sponsored multiple events already to kick off the 2025-26 school year, including providing donuts at Senior Sunrise and organizing our first Freshmen Tailgate. If you haven't joined PTSO, please consider doing so! Your involvement helps create these great opportunities for our students. See membership information below.

When we return from Fall Break, we jump right into Homecoming Week. Longhorns: Be sure to have your Spirit Week attire, football game and LALO Fest tickets, and parade floats ready! Find all the info you need for a fun and festive HOCO Week below.

Hook 'em!

Amanda Thrower

Principal

September 1 - No School (Labor Day)

September 3 - UGA & Ga Tech Info Night (for 11th & 12th graders)

September 9 - Freshman Info Night

September 10 - Lambert Connected Unplugged Night

September 16 - Yearbook Picture Day (grades 9-11)

September 22-26 - Fall Break (No School)

September 29-October 3 - Homecoming Week (more info below!)

FCS Student Calendars (through 2026-2027 - Please plan trips around school days.)

We’re excited to launch a brand-new way to stay connected — the Lambert Connected Podcast, created just for our school community! This year, we’ll bring you timely conversations, helpful tips, and meaningful stories to support and celebrate our Lambert families.

Episode 1 is live now!
Kick off the 2025–26 school year with “Starting Strong & Getting Connected” — a practical, encouraging episode packed with ideas to help your family feel confident and plugged in from day one. Subscribe and tune in — we can’t wait to grow together!

Our Homecoming football game will take place on Friday, October 3rd, and our annual LALO Fest (Homecoming Dance) will take place the following evening (October 4th). Students should park and be dropped off in the GYM parking lot and walk to the Auditorium lot & entrance, where the dance will be set up with DJ, Food Trucks, scenes for pictures, and much more! There will be staff along the route to assist students.

Tickets can be purchased here beginning September 5th.
Early bird pricing ($25) runs through September 20th. General admission pricing ($30) will run September 21st - October 4th.
The access code is each child's student ID.
Each student ID can purchase 1 student ticket and 1 guest ticket.
2 Lambert students attending together must purchase student tickets using their individual student IDs. (Lambert students cannot attend under a guest ticket.)

We are very excited to host our second annual Lambert Connected Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 2nd, at 10 AM. We will welcome the 8th graders from Riverwatch & South Forsyth Middle Schools, our 5th grade future Longhorns from Settles Bridge, Johns Creek and Brookwood Elementary schools, as well as all of Sharon Elementary onto our campus. This event is student-only, and our campus will be closed to the public from approximately 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM. Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we celebrate Homecoming with our Lambert Connected schools.

Lambert's Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is excited we've started the year strong with supporting fun activities for our students! Thanks to our parent and staff memberships, we were able to provide donuts for Senior Sunrise and throw our first ever Freshman Tailgate! Please consider joining PTSO so we can continue providing more fun events for our students, as well as teacher classroom grants and appreciation activities. You can pay by credit card through SchoolPay (click on "Nonprofit Groups" in the upper right corner to find PTSO), or you can scan the QR code to pay by Venmo. Membership fees are only $25, and all money raised goes directly back to the school!

Click here to see Senior Sunrise & Freshman Tailgate pictures!

While we understand absences are occasionally necessary for students, we implore our Lambert families to make class attendance a priority. There are numerous reasons for this:

School attendance is vital to academic success. The research behind academic achievement and school attendance is undisputable. Our state and district leaders put laws and policies in place to support this correlation.
Our attendance rates impact our CCRPI scores. This means that we are evaluated, as a public school in Georgia, based on our attendance rates. Lambert is a premiere school, and we want to maintain that standing.
Our district publishes school calendars well in advance for families to make travel plans, and we have many long breaks throughout the year, in addition to a long summer, for extended trips.
Student attendance is a spotlighted data point at the top of student transcripts for colleges to consider in the application review process. Colleges want students with healthy attendance practices.

Before asking the LHS Attendance Office to excuse an absence, please consult the list of approved reasons, determined by state law and FCS Board Policy, HERE.

FCS Food & Nutrition website is the best source of information regarding school breakfast and lunch. To access, click here.

MYSCHOOLBUCKS is used for student lunch accounts. Please click HERE for more information and to set up your account.

The application for Free and Reduced meals is available HERE.

Should you need any assistance, please reach out to our Cafeteria Manager, Jeannie Mabry: f40980@forsyth.k12.ga.us.

PSAT testing will take place on Friday, October 17, which is an FCS K-12 online learning day. High school buses will run their normal morning and afternoon routes for students who need transportation. 10th graders will test at 8:25. 9th and 11th graders will test at 12:00. We will share information about registration dates and cost when that information becomes available. Registration will not open until we have these details.

Registration for Spring 2026 AP exams is live! Lambert’s AP Exam administration is one of the largest in the country, and we need your help to continue the success of this program. Please register by completing all the steps in both Total Registration and College Board’s My AP platform. Parents and students should carefully read the instructions on our website and complete this process together to ensure that payment is properly applied and all information is accurate. This is a multi-step process that can take several minutes to complete, especially if your student is participating in online classes through FVA or GAVS, as there are additional steps. The registration window ends on October 24, and all registrations after that point will incur a late fee of $40 per exam. Late registration closes on February 27, with no exceptions. Please review the resources below for a successful registration.

Lambert AP Website

Exam Registration Step-by-Step Guide

GAVS and FVA Exam Registration

Lambert Total Registration

College Board’s My AP Platform

All sporting events are cashless. Use GoFan.co to purchase athletic tickets in advance or at the door.
No outside food or drinks are permitted inside the stadium or other sports venues. Our concession stands will be open for your food and beverage needs.
No backpacks or large bags will be allowed for security purposes. Clear bags are strongly encouraged.
All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult to gain entrance to the game and should remain with their supervising adult throughout the evening.
All Lambert fans should remain on the home side of stands and use home side concessions and restrooms.
Show your Longhorn Pride loud and proud, but remain respectful to all game officials and opposing teams.

Lambert's annual Programs and Pathways Nights will be held on November 4 & 6, 6:00-7:30.

Last names A-L should attend on the November 4, and last names M-Z should attend on November 6. More details will be shared later, but families of rising 9th graders should mark their calendars now!

Parents & Students,

We are always working hard to communicate clearly and effectively with our students and their families. To that effort, we are asking each and every family for all grades to please register with 3RD ASCENT | HERFF JONES, our Partner in Education for all things related to student recognition and achievement. They are already scheduled to be on campus throughout the school year and need to be able to communicate with you about the various opportunities your student will have to interact with them specific to Letter Jackets, Class Rings, and Graduation related items. Once registered, in addition to school reminders, you will also receive a simple text and/or email reminder from 3RD ASCENT & HERFF JONES with the information you need to be prepared for their visit. These reminders will sometimes communicate very important deadlines and order information specific to our school, so please be sure to register today or by the end of this week.

To visit their registration page, please scan the QR Code on the attached flyer, or simply go to this link.

Thank you for helping us help you by being as informed as possible.

Don't let time run out! Order your child's yearbook now to ensure you preserve cherished memories from high school! Click HERE to submit your order. You can also find more info about senior ads, senior pictures, and underclassman pictures HERE.

Picture day for grades 9-11 is on September 16th during Language Arts classes. If a student does not have an on-campus language arts class, they can go to the aux gym during their lunch to have their yearbook picture taken.
Order before picture day to save $10!

ATTENTION SENIORS: Don’t forget to schedule your senior portraits with CADY.

You must have your portrait taken by CADY to be in the yearbook, but don’t worry — CADY specializes in the full senior portrait experience with a full studio housing over 10 different scenes with 3-D built-in options, changing rooms, and a high-energy atmosphere with music and professional staff.

Click HERE for more information about booking your session and HERE for a timeline of important dates regarding senior pictures and yearbook info.

Attention Class of 2026! The link to pay for Senior dues is now open! You can pay your senior dues online at 3rd Ascent (after selecting Lambert HS as your school, click on "Sr. Class Payments/Cap & Gown Packages"). Please be aware that Senior dues cover many items including cap & gown, costs associated with the graduation event, the diploma and diploma cover. Senior dues are required for any senior planning to participate in the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. More details regarding the graduation ceremony will be posted periodically throughout the school year on this webpage.

We kindly ask that parents and guardians notify the school clinic if your student has a chronic health condition that may require care or support during the school day. This includes conditions such as asthma, severe allergies, frequent headaches or migraines, gastrointestinal or genitourinary concerns, and more.

Please remember that, per the Forsyth County Schools Code of Conduct, students are not permitted to carry any medications — including prescription and over-the-counter medications — while at school. The only exceptions are life-saving emergency medications (such as inhalers, EpiPens, or diabetic supplies), and these must have the appropriate documentation on file in the clinic.

All health and medication forms can be found on the school nurse webpage, under FCS Health Care Plans and Medication Forms. Medications must be brought to school by a parent or guardian — students may not transport medications themselves. If you have any questions, need help with forms, or want to discuss your student’s health needs, please don’t hesitate to contact Nurse Surio and Nurse G at LHSNurse@forsyth.k12.ga.us. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to succeed!

— Nurse Surio & Nurse G

Is there an LHS teacher or staff member making a difference in the life of your student? Use this form to recognize staff members who serve the mission, vision, beliefs, and commitments of Lambert High School. Who is helping your child lead well, live well, and love well?

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

Stephany Tillis: At Lambert, we believe positive communication makes us stronger and relationships are the foundation of our work—and Mrs. Tillis embodies this every day. She brings energy and joy to her classroom, making learning and being at Lambert truly fun for her students. Beyond the classroom, Mrs. Tillis is also a dedicated cheer coach, supporting our extracurriculars and helping students shine both academically and athletically. We are grateful for her commitment to building relationships, fostering school spirit, and making Lambert a place where students love to learn and belong.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Kelle Russo: We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Kelle Russo to our clerical team! In just a short time, she has already made a huge impact with her organization, event planning, and ability to “level up” everything she touches. Truly, what did we do before Kelle? We’re not sure we want to remember! Lambert is lucky to have her talent, energy, and dedication making a difference every day.

TEAM SPOTLIGHT

PE Department: Teamwork is at the heart of the P.E. Department, and they show every day how pulling together makes everyone stronger. This group models collaboration at its best, always ready to support one another and step up whenever help is needed. Whether in the gym, on the field, or behind the scenes, their commitment to teamwork builds not only a stronger department but a stronger school community.

Freshman Information Night -- Please join us on Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30pm in the LHS Auditorium for our Freshman Information Night! Parents and freshmen are invited to attend to learn more about graduation requirements, academic success skills and other pertinent information. We look forward to sharing with you!
UGA & GA Tech Information Night -- Attention 11th and 12th Grade Students! We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, September 3rd at 5:00 PM in the LHS Cafeteria, admissions representatives from UGA and Georgia Tech will be on-campus to share valuable information about their admissions and application processes. If you would like to attend, please be sure to pre-register using this link. We look forward to welcoming you to an informative evening with two of the nation’s top universities!

Attention 9th and 10th grade families! If you completed a Credit Acceptance Form to add a self-pay GAVS or FVA class to your LHS transcript, please be patient as the county is working to process all forms in September and October.

If a student needs to make an appointment with their LHS Counselor, please direct them to the Counseling website. The student must click on their specific counselor’s name to schedule an appointment. The QR codes that students used in previous years are no longer valid to schedule a counseling appointment. If a parent would like to schedule an appointment with their student’s LHS Counselor, we encourage the parent to email their student's LHS Counselor directly. We look forward to working with you!

The Lambert Connected Team encourages our students and their families to UNPLUG and set technology aside so that you can intentionally spend time together as a family once a month.

The Forsyth Community Clinic is offering free healthcare for uninsured adults during the month of September. Please click HERE for English or HERE for the Spanish flyer which will provide more details.
Saturday, September, 27th at 11am there will be a FREE Diabetes Education Seminar. Additional information can be found HERE for the flyer in English or HERE for Spanish.