Dear LTHS Class of 2030 Parents/Guardians and Families, 

The Class of 2030 Freshman Experience Day (FED) is just a week away, and we are excited to officially welcome our newest class of students to their LT Experience! I wanted to share some important reminders/information with you in preparation for Friday, August 14.  

Bus Information

• Buses will be running on Freshman Experience Day.  
• Bus information was sent to families by Greg Gardner, South Campus Associate Principal. The email included student name/ID, if transportation will be provided, bus route number, and links to the stop sheets (stop sheets are also included below within this email). 
• Below are links to the morning/afternoon routes and stop information. Morning routes/stops/pick-up times are the same on FED as on regular school days. Please note that afternoon routes/stop information is accurate, but times will be much earlier since we have a 1:05 dismissal on Freshman Experience Day. The times listed are for a regular school day.
• Click here to view morning routes and stop information.
• Click here to view afternoon routes and stop information.
• Click here to view Wednesday morning routes and stop information.

Morning Drop Off

• Buses will drop students off at Door #25 and the Pool Entrance (#19).
• Students being dropped off by car should be dropped off at Entrance 1 (Main Entrance).
• Drop off locations for FED are consistent with drop off locations for regular school days. 

Here is the link to general information regarding South Campus drop off and pick up. 

FED Schedule 

Upon arrival, all students will proceed to the Fieldhouse where they will receive their schedule for the day and attend an introductory welcome session.  The opening session will begin promptly at 7:45am. We will review the schedule for the day with all students at the welcome session and staff & student leaders will be on hand throughout FED to assist students with the schedule and to help direct them through the building. During the course of the day, students will participate in small group icebreakers/circles led by LT student leaders, attend a student services presentation with their counselor & social worker, attend an Assistant Principal presentation & meet all Student Assistants, participate in spirit training/learn about the importance of connectedness at LT, and meet all their teachers as they walk their schedule and attend all classes for a short period of time.  The day will end at 1:05 when students are dismissed to the buses/pick up. 

Additional Information for FED

• Students should wear their FED t-shirt that they received at Book Pick-Up. We will have extra shirts on hand for those students who were unable to attend Book Pick-Up.
• Students should not bring their Chromebooks. Students do not need to bring any learning materials, as they will not access their lockers upon arrival. They will be given a folder with all the materials that will be needed for the day. 

Important Lunch Information

• Cheese Pizza will be served for lunch.  In the event of dietary restrictions, please email Amanda Luicio at alucio@d204.lths.net by Wednesday, August 12 at 3:00pm.
• Students can bring their lunch if they choose, but they will end up carrying it throughout the course of the morning.

Language Connections

Please see the following note from our Bilingual Coordinator Julie Jacobo:

As a family of an incoming freshman, we understand how new and overwhelming the high school journey may be. Please never hesitate to reach out to the school for any and all questions or concerns. It is with excitement that we are committed to working together to ensure that all multilingual families have access to the resources and information needed to support your child's educational success here at LT.

Please visit our LT Multilingual page linked here or contact Bilingual Coordinator, Julie Jacobo at 708-353-6669 or jjacobo@lths.net if you need assistance at any time during the school year. We are a team. We are LT! 

Conexiones Lingüísticas

Como familia de un estudiante de primer año de secundaria, entendemos que es una etapa nueva y puede ser abrumador el proceso. No dude en comunicarse con la escuela si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. Es con entusiasmo que estamos comprometidos a trabajar juntos para asegurar que nuestras familias multilingües tengan acceso a los recursos y la información que necesiten para poder apoyar el éxito educativo de su estudiante aquí en LT. Somos un equipo. ¡Somos LT!

Por favor de visitar nuestra página para familias multilingües a través de este enlace o comuníquese con la Coordinadora Bilingüe, Julia Jacobo, por correo electrónico a jjacobo@lths.net o al 708-353-6669 si necesita cualquier ayuda.

Looking Ahead

• Next week, we will provide a back-to-school update to all families with specific information about the week of August 17.  
• Please note that LTHS does not provide a school supply list to families. Individual teachers will communicate supply needs for their class when they review their syllabus with students.

Important Dates for Class of 2030 Families 

August 5, 6, and 10 – Book Pick-Up

August 5 Football Begins/August 10 All Other Fall Sports Begin: Those students interested in participating in fall athletics should visit the Athletics Page on the LTHS website for important information. Start dates, information regarding registration for sports, and try out information is included within the Fall Sports Information Document on the website. Questions regarding tryouts should be directed to head coaches; general questions about LTHS Athletics should be directed to John Grundke, Athletic Director, at jgrundke@d204.lths.net. 

Friday, August 14 – Freshman Experience Day 

Monday, August 17 – First Day of Student Attendance 

Wednesday, August 19 – Co-curricular Night (SC Fieldhouse)

Thursday, September 3 – South Campus Parent Open House

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the South Campus Main Office at 708.579.6500.

I am so excited to meet our Class of 2030 students on August 14!

Thank you,

Jen Tyrrell

Principal