CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 10-11 - Picture Day (see below for more info)
June 21-22 - Windstorm make up days (school year extended by 2 days)
FROM THE PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Wow.

Week One in the books!

We will monitor and adjust our protocols quite a bit in the days ahead to ensure that students are safe and supported and able to make and enjoy the social connections so vital to high school life while here.

That is a tall order with social distancing, masks, rapid-fire transitions in our passing periods, and lunch seating that is admittedly less than convivial. (We are advising that students will be able to self-select cafeteria seats next week – stay tuned – this will definitely make lunch time less, umm… awkward?)

But we know that most of our students are very glad to be back to some sort of a normal routine and to a sense that they are a part of a community once again.

I was checking kids into the building yesterday morning, and a young lady I had not yet met (freshman) stopped and looked at me.

“Hi, Principal Smith. You don’t know me yet, but I know you from the videos. I just want you to know how happy I am to be in school!”

And then she scampered away to class.

Teachers have reported that there are students who are sharing that being around a large number of people has come to feel unnatural and even a little alarming, but that they are excited to actually be in a classroom again and see actual human classmates once more.

School sports are well underway.

The federal government is advising schools to gear up for some form of assessments this spring.

I got my first phone call from a parent concerned about the parking situation for late arrival students.

We aren’t getting heat up to rooms 331 or 333.

A gentlemen living in the apartments across the street called to say that our intercom announcements are so loud that he can hear them in his dining room.

It’s definitely feeling like things are returning to at least a semblance of normal.

I’ll absolutely take it. Long way to go, I know. But I’ll take it for now.

Marybeth Smith
LC Principal
ACCEPTED & GOOD NEWS
Good News: LC Junior Ayden Franklin's flag design for the City of Spokane Flag Design Competition has made it to the Top 12 Flag Designs for Spokane!! Voting will open to Spokane City residents in April and the way you will vote in April will be with your Spokane Public Library Card (ALL Spokane Public Schools Students have a Spokane Public Library Card, the way the find their library card is through Clever and clicking on the Spokane Public Library Icon). Check out the KREM2 story on the 12 finalists! VOTE now for Ayden's flag!!
Good News: LC Senior Ella Damon was named a WIAA/Gesa Credit Union State Athlete of the Week for the week of February 14-20. Congratulations Ella!
Good News: The following Tiger Drama students submitted digital performances and technical portfolios for the Washington State Thespian Excellence Awards. Students were adjudicated by theatre professionals from across the state. These students are State and National Qualifiers and will represent LC at the State Thespian Festival in March and National Qualifiers will progress on to the International Thespian Festival in June. The pandemic is challenging, but theatre is alive and well at Lewis and Clark Tiger Drama!
State Qualifiers:
  • Avya Broadbent – Solo Musical
  • Ava Casteal – Solo Musical
  • Elinor Coghlan – Solo Musical
  • Catherine Cox – Solo Musical
  • Amia Delaney – Group Musical
  • Cat Dietschak – Solo and Group Musical
  • Ella Downs – Solo and Costume Construction
  • Jordan Gortner – Solo Musical
  • Taryn Hatch – Costume Construction
  • Karenna Holland – Solo and Group Musical
  • Eden Howarth – Duet Musical
  • Helen Knaack – Group Musical
  • Jadyn Malone - Monologues
  • Lexi McFarlane – Solo Musical
  • Emma Osborne – Monologue and Group Musical
  • Olivia Pirch – Monologue, Solo and Group Musical
  • Kristen Reser – Solo Musical
  • Lauren Roddis – Monologue, Solo Musical, and Costume Design
  • Leilani Santiago – Group Musical
  • Lily Savage – Solo Musical
  • Rianna Schierman – Group Musical
  • Genevieve Schmidt – Solo Musical
  • Brooklyn Side - Monologues
  • Rona Smith – Monologue and Costume Construction
  • Kate Stachofsky – Duet Musical
  • Owen Swanson - Monologues
  • Audrey Sylling - Monologues
  • Sophia Thompson – Group Musical
National Qualifiers:
  • Amia Delaney – Solo Musical
  • Catherine Dietschak – Makeup Design
  • Maya Eastlund – Group Musical
  • Rosie Juviler -Monologue and Stage Management
  • Katarina Kenlein – Solo, Duet, and Group Musical
  • Helen Knaack – Monologue and Costume Design
  • Nash McFarlane – Group Musical
  • Emma Osborne – Costume Construction
  • Elsa Oxford – Costume Design
  • Maxine Palmerton – Lighting Design
  • Isabel Pierce – Scenic Design
  • Leilani Santiago – Solo and Duet Musical
  • Lily Savage – Group Musical
  • Genevieve Schmidt – Group Musical and Costume Design
  • Sophia Thompson – Solo and Duet Musical
  • Audrey Sylling – Group Musical and Stage Management
  • Dan vanOrmer – Solo and Duet Musical
  • Emrys Wilhelm - Monologues
Accepted: The Accepted Wall is filling up with Senior celebrations! Please let Theresa Meyer know when you have been accepted to a post-high school institution (2 year, 4 year, military, tech). Please include scholarship information so we can share the good news! Let's fill up the wall!

Good News: If you have good news to share, please send it to Theresa Meyer to be included in the LCNYCU.
Accepted: LC Senior Mahiba Ahmed has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Bramong Alee has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Evelyn Allison has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Michaela Anderson has been accepted to Montclair State University. Go Red Hawks!
Accepted: LC Senior Anna Atkison has been accepted to the University of Denver. Go Pioneers!
Accepted: LC Senior Zoya Baldwin has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Kyle Barron has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Kendall Bashaw has been accepted to Whitworth University. Go Bucs!
Accepted: LC Senior Abigail Batten has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Jake Bennett has been accepted to Seattle Pacific University. Go Falcons!
Accepted: LC Senior Kyle Bowen has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Naomi Brandt has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Grace Bugbee has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Annabelle Church has been accepted to Washington State University and Spokane Falls Community College. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Elissa Cranshaw has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Alexandra Crone has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Ella Damon has been accepted to Clemson University. Go Tigers!
Accepted: LC Senior Olivia Daniels has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Aidan Davis has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Sierra Dauphin has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Maya Eastlund has been accepted to the University of Denver. Go Pioneers!
Accepted: LC Senior Matt Glaser has been accepted to Eastern Washington University and Washington State University. Go Eagles and Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Madison Harp has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior McKenna Harp has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Francis Haynes has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Lillyanna Henderson has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Carson Hendrickson has been accepted to Eastern Washington University and Washington State. Go Eagles and Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Kate Hildenbrand has been accepted to Marquette University (with a $25,000 per year for four years prestigious Pere Marquette Scholarship), Gonzaga University - (with a $24,000 per year for four years Trustee Scholarship), Loyola Chicago (with a $25,000 per year for four years scholarship), the University of Oregon (with the Summit Scholarship for $10,000 per year), the University of Hawai’i (with the WUE tuition exchange scholarship). and Boise State University (with the WUE tuition exchange scholarship). Go Golden Eagles, Bulldogs, Ramblers, Ducks, Rainbow Warriors, and Broncos!
Accepted: LC Senior Nikki Hindman has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Elaisha Johnny has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Sam Kindl has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Isabell Kuhn has been accepted to Albright College. Go Lions!
Accepted: LC Senior Sepe Levi has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Ryan Lynch has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Gretta Mannan has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Casey Masjoan has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Parker Mason has been accepted to Eastern Washington University and Washington State University. Go Eagles and Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Molly McClure has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Lillian McCoy has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Jazrin McCrerey has been accepted to Spokane Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Dieume Mungualinipa has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Sinead O'Halloran has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Hannah Peters has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Elke Phillips has been accepted to the University of Denver. Go Pioneers!
Accepted: LC Senior Olivia Pirch has been accepted to Loyola University - Chicago with a $88,000 scholarship. Go Ramblers!
Accepted: LC Senior Keel Potter has been accepted to the College of Wooster. Go Fighting Scots!
Accepted: LC Senior Wade Rabin has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Logan Redinger has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Matthew Rhinehart has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Sueann Rilang has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Brennen Rogers has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Olivia Senske has been accepted to Loyola University - Chicago. Go Ramblers!
Accepted: LC Senior Shaina Skillingstad has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Madeline Speare has been accepted to the University of Denver. Go Pioneers!
Accepted: LC Senior Aidan Steinbach has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Izabellah Struck has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Ashlie Stockwell has been accepted to Eastern Washington University. Go Eagles!
Accepted: LC Senior Lauren Stone has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Hailey Thompson has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Mason Trent has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Angelina Truong has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Avery Tyler has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Evan Winkler has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Victoria Wagner has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Kyle Wong has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
Accepted: LC Senior Beemnet Yimam has been accepted to Washington State University. Go Cougs!
Accepted: LC Senior Kaylee Zbylski has been accepted to Spokane Falls Community College. Go Sasquatch!
INFORMATION
Picture Day: Dorians will be at LC on March 10 and 11 for school picture day - students will come to the Auditorium during their English classes. Picture packets were distributed this week in Advisory class. Students will receive their official LC ID cards when they get their picture taken.

Dorians will not be coming to do retakes. Any absent students will have pictures taken by yearbook staff.
Rubber Chicken: Buy your Chuck in Quarantine t-shirt in the LC Business Office now for $8 or order online at: http://www.momentumink.com/ (the online order deadline is March 19. Click on the e-stores tab and type the name of your store in the search bar or simply scroll through the alphabetized list. Please select NO SHIPPING at checkout to avoid shipping charges. T-shirts will be delivered to LC 10-12 days after the deadline).
Senior All-Nighter: Take care of Mother's Day and prepare your home for spring TODAY! Purchase these beautiful 14" assorted hanging baskets and support our LC 2021 Seniors at the same time! Deadline is March 21. Don't wait. Only $35 each, order as many as you like!

MUST BE PICKED UP: Thursday, May 6, 12:00-2:00pm in front of the LC Fieldhouse. (please note on your calendar). First come, first to select BUY NOW BUTTON! CLICK HERE! NOT ABLE TO USE PAYPAL? Contact Shelly for help! [email protected]  

We have raised approx 38% of our goal and time is ticking for our 2021 seniors. Please consider sharing with your local friends and family to make this a super successful fundraiser!
AP Testing Schedule: AP Exams will be administered May 18-28. This year due to COVID, College Board has added flexibility in the exam calendar and Spokane Public Schools has opted to have most exams taken at home on a computer. College Board does require some exams to be administered in-person due to special technology requirements and the difficulty of some exams (math and science) working in a digital format. The exams in blue will be taken at home on a computer and the exams in yellow will be proctored at LC (all rooms will follow district social distance and safety guidelines).

We will have more information soon on the details of testing, but for now, here are actions you can take to ensure that you are ready and signed up for the correct exam:

  • College Board Account: Because most tests are online, you will need to be able to easily access your College Board account. Go to: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/ to make sure you can get in. If you do not remember your CB login/password, you will need to contact them directly as we do not have access to that information. Be sure to write down your username/password as you will need it for testing.

  • Payment: If you have an outstanding balance on your AP Exams, please pay ASAP through the Business Office or the online payment portal on www.lctigers.com - we will need all exams paid for before the testing window begins. Contact our Business Office if you need assistance in the process (354-6880).

  • Canceling and Exam: please go to your College Board account to verify which tests you are taking. If you need to cancel an exam, email Theresa Meyer ASAP to begin the process of canceling and processing a refund.There is NO fee for cancellation and you will receive a 100% refund if you have already paid.

  • Adding an Exam: If you meant to sign up for an exam, but it isn't on the CB web site, email Theresa Meyer ASAP to get registered and to set up payment (there is a mandatory $40 late fee from the College Board that cannot be waived).
PLEASE GO ONLINE TO YOUR POWERSCHOOL TODAY AND ENTER YOUR COURSE REQUESTS!

Registration for Fall 2021: We are at 82.9% of all LC students for next year registered in PowerSchool! (grade level breakdown: 11th - 85.8%, 10th - 87.8%, 9th - 87.1%, 8th - 68.9%).

PowerSchool: In order to prepare for registration, it will be important for you know your login and password to PowerSchool and you can get into the program (the login/password is different from your Clever/MS365 login/password).
  • Directions: Using a computer (not your phone), go to PowerSchool and try log in (do not try the links to reset it yourself, they do not work and be sure to use the link above and not access through Clever or using a Google search for PowerSchool which may take you to a different district's servers).
  • If you can't get in, your password will need to be reset. Click on the link below to send an email to Mrs. Meyer. Provide your name and simply ask for a password reset.

Choice Transfer Requests: If you are looking to choice transfer to a different SPS school, the Choice Transfer Applications will open February 8 - March 8. To apply, go here and click on Apply.

Registration Resources: We are posting information on the www.lctigers.com and in the Lewis and Clark HS TEAM to share information. Students can view registration forms for their next grade level and documents from elective teachers that share the highlights of their classes. Students will use the registration forms for planning purposes but will not be submitting hard copies this year. They will enter all of their registration requests into PowerSchool in February. You can access the information and forms below for your planning:
Register to Ride the School Bus: Secondary students must register to ride the bus. This can be completed on the district website at spokaneschools.org/busregistration.

Secondary SpED students are already being rerouted for a March 1 match of the new secondary bell times. Families will be notified of the reroute info.
Please also let the transportation team know if you have students who may have special circumstances or may be in need of specialized transportation due to their educational schedule.
The LC Learning Center: The LC Learning Center (LCLC) new time will be from 2:15-4:30, Monday-Thursday. The students can come only on the day they are assigned to be at school. There will be an Activity bus to take students home if needed. We will have teachers available every afternoon to help students with homework questions.
Tiger Closet Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to help organize the LC Tiger Closet so we are ready for school to re-open. We need people to help sort and fold clothes. We are also in need of donations of hoodies - Large, XL, and XXL! If you can help, please contact Kris Crocker at: [email protected]

The Tiger Closet allows any LC student the opportunity to "shop" for a variety of clothes - all free of charge!!! Please help us continue this great tradition.
COLLEGE & CAREER
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now OPEN! It is highly recommended that all LC Seniors file the FAFSA. It is the first step in getting financial aid -- including grants, scholarships, work study, and loans - from any college, technical school, or career training program. Go to to www.fafsa.gov. In order to file the FAFSA, both the parent and student must first create FSA IDs. Learn more about FAFSA by reading 101: FAFSA. Do you need help with filing out your FAFSA? We have a great video resource for you from the Washington Student Achievement Council - FAFSA Line by Line - this video will point out common mistakes, tell you the information you will need to complete the FAFSA, and walk you through every single line in the application. You can also reach out to Mr. Norton for help on FAFSA, college apps, and scholarships!
Senior Remind Group: Seniors are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Text Group to receive updates through out the year on college deadlines, scholarships, college visits, the high school & beyond plan, and more. To receive messages via text, send a new text to the number: 81010 and in the message, enter this as the message: @lchsccr-21
SAT School Day for Juniors Update: In consultation with the Spokane Regional Health Department’s guidance and each high school principal, it was decided to cancel the district’s SAT School Day administration this school year.
 
In prior school years the SAT School Day has been a valuable opportunity to support all students having as many post-secondary options as possible. This school year there has been some understandable shifts from colleges and the following are important points to consider:
 
Students who still wish to take an SAT Saturday test should reach out to their counselor or Mr. Norton for more information on using waivers or getting financial support to cover the cost of an SAT test.
College & Career Videos: Jeff Norton, our College & Career Specialist is creating videos on the college application process:
REMINDERS
LC Booster Club: The LC Booster Club has been busy! Read the January Newsletter for information on upcoming meetings, Senior All-Nighter, and Spirit Gear. Click here: LC Booster Club January Newsletter

The Lewis and Clark Booster Club has established an on-line store at https://lcboosterclub.square.site/. This is a great place to do some holiday shopping. We will ship the merchandise to your home or you can come to LC and pick up your items at the book room. Enjoy doing some holiday shopping and support our students at LC. Go Tigers.

Booster Club Meetings: All LC parents are invited to attend our Booster Club Meetings. All meetings at 6:30-7:30pm. Visit www.lcboosters.org to learn how to join.
  • March 8 - TBD
  • April 12 - TBD
  • May 10 - TBD * this is an allocation meeting
Safety Protocols:
FamilyID Athletic Clearance/Registration: FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides an easy, user-friendly way to register for activities, while helping us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register, the system keeps track of your information, so you only have to enter it once for multiple uses, family members and programs. If you do not have Internet access, you can use a computer at LC. The first time you register, it is recommended that you use a computer. After that, registrations can easily be done on your phone. If needed, paper packets are still available in the Business Office. Register at:
  1. Go to: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/lewis-clark-high-school
  2. Open an account using a valid email and password of your choice
  3. Within minutes, you will be sent a link to begin registration
  4. After selecting your program and completing registration - CONFIRM REGISTRATION
  5. You will see a confirmation page and you are IN!!
Bite2Go Program: Lewis and Clark High School aspires to bring meal security to eliminate the nutritional gap of students. We intend to fulfill this goal with the Bite2Go program, which is a program run by LC DECA members meant to help get food to students for the weekend. Students can sign up here.
Follow Us: Follow us on Facebook and YouTube!
Absences: If your student is going to be absent, please call our attendance hotline to excuse the absence at 354-6968. Please leave a message with your name, your student's name, clearly spelling out the last name, how long your student will be absent, and the reason for the absence. An unexcused absence will generate an automated phone call home. If your child is going to have an extended absence, please have them go to the Student Office to pick up an Extended Absence Sheet to give teacher advanced notice of the absence.
Donate to the Student Assistance Fund: When you come in to pay student fees in the Business Office, please consider donating to the Student Assistance fund. This fund helps needy students pay for the required class fees and athletic fees. Every dollar donated goes directly to LC students.
Administrators:

Counselors: To schedule an appointment with a counselor please contact our Guidance Secretaries: Julie Croteau 354-6966 or [email protected] or Annette Gregory 354-5680 [email protected].
LC Counselor Distribution:


School Support:
  • Absence Hotline: parents can call us at 354-6968
  • Main Office: 354-7000
Non-Discrimination Statement: Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer:
o  504 Compliance Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7269
o  ADA Officer: Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993
o  Affirmative Action Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  AHERA Officer: Robert Findley, 509.354.7143
o  ALE Officer: Gwen Harris, 509.354.7393
o  Certification Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Claims Agent: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Contract Officer: Cindy Coleman, 509.354.7318
o  Copyright Compliance Officer: Mark Martell, 509.354.7212
o  Equal Opportunity Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306
o  Personnel Officer: Nancy Lopez-Williams, 509-354-7285
o  Public Records Officer: Terri LeFors, 509.354.7395
o  Safety/OSHA/WISHA Officer: Salliejo Evers, 509.354.7250
o  Secretary, Board of Directors: Dr. Adam Swinyard, 509.354.7268
o  Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer: Jodi Harmon, 509.354.7306