May 15, 2026
Friday Focus: The Final Countdown
Happy Friday, everyone! As this is our final Friday Focus of the year, I’ve packed this update with everything you need to navigate our final week smoothly. Thank you for all your hard work getting us to the finish line!
Celebrate Tracy Meylor!
Please join us in the library this Monday at 3:45 PM for a retirement reception honoring Tracy Meylor. This gathering will take the place of the usual district reception. Let’s gather to celebrate Tracy’s career and wish her the very best in her next chapter!
Staff Changes
We also will say see you later to a few other members of our Bulldog family. Best wishes to Tracy Sadoski, Macheala Whited, and, Jaclyn Enger. Thank you for all you gave to the students at LCHS. You will be missed, but once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog!
Student Laptop Returns & Check-out
- Non-testing Students: Will check out this Tuesday
- Testing Students: Will turn in their laptops to their Advisory teacher immediately after their final exam.
Advisor Inspection Checklist: When a student returns their device, please perform the following:- Non-testing Students: Will check out this Tuesday
- Testing Students: Will turn in their laptops to their Advisory teacher immediately after their final exam.
- Exterior: Check for cracks, broken cases, or sticker residue.
- Screen: Have the student power the device on to ensure the screen is functional.
- Keyboard: Check for missing or damaged keys.
- Damage: If you find any issues, send the student to the office so I can assess potential damage fees.
Semester Exam Protocols- Attendance: Students must remain in the classroom for the entire period unless they have an advanced makeup slip for another exam. Students are not permitted to leave campus early.
- Flexibility: You may allow students to take their tests during their scheduled study halls at your discretion.
- Timeline: No tests may be taken prior to Wednesday without a signed advanced makeup slip.
- Attendance: Students must remain in the classroom for the entire period unless they have an advanced makeup slip for another exam. Students are not permitted to leave campus early.
- Flexibility: You may allow students to take their tests during their scheduled study halls at your discretion.
- Timeline: No tests may be taken prior to Wednesday without a signed advanced makeup slip.
Teacher Check-out: Tuesday, May 26
The school year will officially close for the summer at noon on Tuesday. Before you head out for a well-deserved break, please ensure the following:
- Grades: Must be finalized and submitted before departure.
- Sign-out: Only staff members who are not returning next year need to officially sign out with me.
- Room Readiness: Summer maintenance will be shampooing and waxing floors. Please clear all desktops and store breakable/valuable items in a secure, out-of-sight location. Furniture will be moved into the hallway temporarily.
- Documentation: Complete one Textbook Inventory Form (to be shared via email) per prep.
- Summer School: Please get any credit recovery materials to Mr. Kopperud and Mrs. Hill.
Summer PD (15 Hours)
- Barcodes for summer PD tracking are located by the mailboxes.
- Important: Ensure you are logged into your school Google account before scanning, or the link may not function correctly.
- Approvals: If you haven't submitted your PD plan for my approval yet, please do so as soon as possible.
End of Year Schedule
Monday, May 18: Advisory Schedule (Normal Monday)
Tuesday, May 19: Last Day of Regular Classes (schedule below)
| Period | Time |
| Period 1 | 8:30 – 9:12 |
| Period 2 | 9:16 – 9:58 |
| Period 3 | 10:02 – 10:44 |
| Period 4 | 10:48 – 11:30 |
| Period 5 & Lunch | 11:30 – 12:48 (See standard lunch rotations) |
| Period 6 | 12:52 – 1:34 |
| Period 7 | 1:38 – 2:20 |
| Period 8 | 2:24 – 3:06 |
| Advisory | 3:10 – 3:30 |
Semester Test Days
| Time | Wednesday, May 20 | Thursday, May 21 | Friday, May 22 |
| 8:30 – 9:45 | Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 7 |
| 9:50 – 11:05 | Period 3 | Period 4 | Period 8 |
| 11:10 – 12:10 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:15 – 1:30 | Period 5 | Period 6 | — |
Have a wonderful final week and a relaxing, rejuvenating summer!
Recognizing Excellence
The Le Mars Foundation is currently seeking nominations for Employee of the Month. We have an incredible team here; please take a moment to nominate a colleague who goes above and beyond. You can find the nomination form here.
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Key Dates to Remember
May 17: Graduation
May 19: Last Day of Regular Classes
May 20-22: Semester Tests Grades 9-11
May 26: Teacher Checkout
Have a great weekend!
Mark
Assistant Principal's Happenings
"Finishing well is one of the hardest things to do in life."
Let's finish next week with excellence! Finish strong!
Have a great summer!
Grateful for our team -- Moss
Upcoming Activities
Sunday, May 17
3:00 pm HS Graduation
Monday, May 18
11:00 am Girls Golf @ Green Valley Golf Course
4:00 pm JV Baseball @ Heelan
5:00 pm Freshman Softball @ Heelan
6:30 pm JV Softball @ Heelan
Tuesday, May 19
4:00 pm Freshman Baseball @ Heelan
5:00 pm Girls JV Soccer vs. CB AL
5:30 pm Varsity Baseball vs. Heelan
5:30 pm Varsity Softball vs. Heelan
6:30 pm Varsity Soccer vs. CB AL
Wednesday, May 20
Semester Test Day 1
5:00 pm Freshman Softball @ SC North
5:30 pm JV Baseball @ SC North
Thursday, May 21
Semester Test Day 2
9:00 am Boys/Girls Track @ State
4:00 pm Freshman Baseball @ SC North
5:30 pm Varsity Baseball vs. SC North
5:30 pm Varsity Softball vs. SC North
Friday, May 22
Semester Test Day 3
9:00 am Boys/Girls Varsity Track @ State
3:15 pm Freshman Baseball vs. MOC Floyd Valley
5:30 pm JV Baseball vs. MOC Floyd Valley
7:30 pm Varsity Baseball vs. MOC Floyd Valley
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