La Grange High School

On Saturday, February 8th, La Grange High School participated in the German Language Competition, Sprachfest. Frau Faske accompanied several students and their projects to a regional contest held in San Antonio, where they competed in various categories related to the German language and culture. We are pleased to announce that these students' projects will advance to the State German competition on March 1st. Prose Reading Level 1 - Lillian Carey, Ethyn Wilson, and Mitchell Cervantez Poetry Reading Level 1 - Paige Michalke and Kaylon Neumann Photography - Mercedes Debrock and Addison Faske Original Model - Jonathan Bamsch Needlework - Marissa Muras Traditional Gingerbread House - Hope Michalke, Eleanor Carey and Kaedyn Otto Non Traditional Gingerbread house - Eli Gillium, Connor Brooks, and Christian Biles Einzeltanz (couples dance) Calley Chumley and Dalton Landis Doll Costumes: Kynzee Swafford and Kori Bayless Doll Costume: Camila Vega and Noelia Vega Digital Logo - Jeremy Miller Craft - Madison Hamrick Club Album - Evelyn Williams and Hope Michalke Congratulations Leopards!

La Grange High School would like to thank the US Army for granting our students the opportunity to experience the helicopter flight simulator on Monday, February 10th. We value partnerships with organizations that contribute to our students' readiness for college, careers, or military service (CCMR). Go Leopards!

Class of 2026 and 2027: The National Honor Society is a national organization for high school students. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The La Grange Chapter is beginning the selection process for new members for the 2025-26 school year. If you have taken at least one advanced class and believe you have a cumulative GPA of 90.0 or above through the fall semester of Sophomore (Class of 2027) or Junior (Class of 2026) year, please complete the google form: 2025-2026 NHS REQUEST FOR GPA CALCULATION that was sent to your school email. The form must be completed by the student through their school email by the end of the day on Friday, February 21st. If you did not receive the email, please send an email to lhs_counselors@lgisd.net with NHS in the subject line. Students who submit the form after February 21st at 3:30 will be ineligible to apply for the 25-26 school year.

La Grange High School would like to thank our school counselors (Lori Kallus, Charlee Hernandez, and Amanda Lamza) for their exceptional contribution to our campus. National School Counselor Week, organized by the American School Counselor Association, highlights the vital role that school counselors play in fostering students' academic achievement and career development. This week is observed annually during the first full week of February. Go Leopards!

Progress Report #4 Grades may be viewed in the Parent Portal. If you need assistance, please contact Mrs. Hensley at the HS Office 979-968-4800. Eligibility is affected Wednesday, 2/05/2025 at 3:30pm (gain only - if passing all classes). If your child has failing grades, please contact their teacher.

La Grange HS Junior, Hope Michalke, was presented an Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom certificate along with a medal and cash prize for advancing to the district level of the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary. Pictured (from L to R): Marilyn Kothmann (VFW Auxiliary Post 5254), Hope Michalke, and Richard Gray (VFW Unit 5254).

La Grange High School Families, you are cordially invited to a night of course exploration! Join us on February 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the high school cafeteria to meet teachers, explore course offerings, and discuss credits with our counseling department. Please note: This event includes all current and incoming high school students (Current 8th-grade students are invited to attend) More information can be found here: https://5il.co/366bp

La Grange Independent School District extends its gratitude to the La Grange City Council, Mayor Dockery, City Manager Jack Thompson and City Secretary Janet Bayer for acknowledging the valuable work of La Grange ISD counselors with a proclamation during the recent monthly meeting. National School Counseling Week will take place from February 3-7, 2025, to highlight the vital role that school counselors play within educational systems across the United States.

If your student plans to take a dual credit class next school year: A mandatory Dual Credit Informational Meeting will be hosted by Blinn personnel on Monday, Feb. 3rd at 5:30pm in the HS Cafeteria. Students will be required to submit their ApplyTexas application by this date in order to enroll in dual credit courses. Computers will be available at 4:30pm to allow for students/parents to utilize before the meeting. Counselors will assist with this process. Click this link for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-igr2G_OegQ_23_YlTceJewzJftefnxd/view?usp=sharing

La Grange High School Class of 2025: Counselors will host a presentation on the Local Scholarship Process this evening, Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30 pm in the HS Cafeteria. Senior Class Parents (along with their senior student) are encouraged to attend.

Delayed start schedule - 1/22/2025

La Grange High School Cheer Team wishes to express our sincere gratitude to Oviedo Chevrolet GMC and Oviedo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram & FIAT for generously providing vehicles for our cheer team. This weekend, our team will be participating in the UIL Spirit Competition in Fort Worth. Your ongoing support and generosity are greatly appreciated! Go Leopards!

La Grange High School extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Fayette County Retired Teachers Organization for generously providing snacks to our teachers as we begin the spring semester. Your support and thoughtfulness are sincerely appreciated! Go Leopards!

La Grange High School Class of 2025: Counselors will host a presentation on the Local Scholarship Process on Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30 pm in the HS Cafeteria. Senior Class Parents are encouraged to attend. Senior Class Students will receive their scholarship information packet and have the same presentation on Wednesday during their English class.

Congratulations to Devin Cooper, bassoon player, and Gracy Kocian, euphonium player, on earning their spot in the 2025 Association of Texas Small Schools 4A All-State Band! This past Saturday was the ATSSB Area Band Audition. Qualifiers representing several regions auditioned at Robinson High School. The Mighty Leopard Band took twelve qualifiers. For most instruments, only the top student is chosen to advance. Devin and Grady each placed 1st in their respective instrument! This puts them in approximately the top 1% of high school musicians in the state of Texas! They will travel to San Antonio to rehearse and perform in concert with the All-State Band. The concert will take place on Saturday, February 15th, at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Congratulations to these two outstanding student musicians, and to all of our Area Qualifiers - we are proud of you!

On Saturday, December 7th, The Mighty Leopard Band took 50 students to the Association of Texas Small School Bands All-Region Band Audition. LHS had a record setting 32 students make a Region Band, with 3 Alternates! Additionally, 13 students advanced to the ATSSB Area Audition in January, where they will compete for a seat in the ATSSB 4A All-State Band. Congratulations to the following students on being named to the ATSSB All-Region Bands, including our Area Qualifiers: Flutes Jessica Gross - Concert Band Mitchell Cervantes - Concert Band Oboe Autumn Wolf - Wind Ensemble, 1st Chair, Area Qualifier Clarinets Chloe Coufal - Wind Ensemble, Area Qualifier Helen Soto - Symphonic Band, Area Qualifier Hannah Holman - Symphonic Band Alexa Morales - Concert Band Mercedes Debrock - Concert Band Jessica Torres - Concert Band Jazzmin Coleman - Alternate Bass Clarinet Anthony Anzaldua - Wind Ensemble, 1st Chair, Area Qualifier Bassoon Devin Cooper - Wind Ensemble, 1st Chair, Area Qualifier Alto Saxophone Jacob Kalina - Symphonic Band Tenor Saxophone Jackson Bennett - Symphonic Band, Area Qualifier Baritone Saxophone Charlie Lopez - Concert Band Trumpets Gerardo Gomez - Wind Ensemble, 1st Chair, Area Qualifier Lauren Rusek - Wind Ensemble, Area Qualifier Kevin Karstedt - Symphonic Band Mason Oppermann - Symphonic Band Layla Pietsch - Symphonic Band Alejandro Ramirez - Concert Band Horn Katty Kerrera - Concert Band Trombones Kameron Behrens - Wind Ensemble, Area Qualifier Edgar Ibarra - Concert Band Parker Weishuhn - Alternate Bass Trombone Jacob Estrada - Concert Band Euphoniums Grady Kocian - Wind Ensemble, Area Qualifier Grayson Owens - Symphonic Band, Area Qualifier Cesar Martinez - Symphonic Band Tubas Jacob Bridgefarmer - Wind Ensemble, Area Qualifier Madison Messer - Symphonic Band, Area Qualifier Isai Lucio - Concert Band Percussion Trey Dalton - Concert Band Gabriel Vega - Concert Band Nora Hunt - Alternate LHS had the most All-Region Band members of all the campuses represented. It is a testament to the work ethic and character of the students, and of their families. We are incredibly proud of you all - Congratulations!

La Grange High School would like to extend a heartfelt gratitude to the High School PTO for graciously providing candles, cupcakes, and iced coffee for our staff today. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated as we approach the Christmas holiday season! Go Leopards!

Certificates and goodie bags were presented to Voice of Democracy participants. These La Grange High School students competed in the patriotic audio essay on the topic, "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision?" Hope Michalke's entry was selected to advance to the next level of competition. Pictured (from L to R): Richard Gray (VFW Unit 5254), Hope Michalke, Ella Janacek, Eleanor Carey, and Marilyn Kothmann (VFW Auxiliary Post 5254)

La Grange High School Seniors and Parents, Graduation ordering time is officially here! Please take the time to go online & order your official La Grange graduation items as soon as possible. Follow the below link to order your items today. Go Leopards!! https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/TX/LA%2BGRANGE%2BHIGH%2BSCHOOL/42002983000/2620/home?gradYear=2025&selectedSchoolId=42002983000&selectedSchoolName=LA%20GRANGE%20HIGH%20SCHOOL&selectedSchoolCity=La%20Grange&selectedSchoolState=TX

The Junior class will have the opportunity to take the SAT or TSIA on March 26, 2025 at no cost. Juniors were given a presentation by counselors and emailed a Google form to select their testing choice. The form deadline is Monday, December 16th. Students are encouraged to visit with counselors for any questions.