Lansingburgh Central School District

Dear Parents and Guardians of LHS students:

Here at Lansingburgh High School we strive to educate our community’s children, not only to the highest academic standards, but also behaviorally and socially.  Given this vision and recent data from the NYS Teen Birth Rate/Pregnancy Reports and the NYS Adolescent Sexual Health Needs Index, I bring up the following topics with you: 

Within Rensselaer County, the 12182 area code has the third highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases for the children ages 13 through 19.  For teen pregnancy and birth rates, ages 15-19, the 12182 area code has the highest rate in Rensselaer County.

To combat this issue and to educate children, we have partnered with Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood to do a one period assembly for all students.  The assembly would take place in the child’s scheduled gym class.  Students would be separated by gender for each assembly.  The 42 minute conversation surfaces around the question, “Why do young people need to learn about sexual health?”  Topics range from STDS, Abstinence, to Safe Sex conversations.

The presentation for girls will be held on April 17th and 18th.  The boys’ presentation will be on April 24th and 25th. There will be an outline of the presentation posted on the LHS website.  If you would like a paper copy, please contact the LHS office.

If you wish for your child NOT to be a part of this presentation, we will need a letter on file stating that you would rather your child not be present during the presentation.  The letter should contain the following information:

* Address the letter to Lansingburgh High School, attention Maureen Cooper
* Your child’s first and last name
* If possible, your child’s gym teacher, the period, and scheduled day they have gym
* A statement regarding your request for an alternative placement during the period

We are hoping that this educational presentation will help educate our students.  If you have any questions please contact me via phone or email me at Fmacri@lanisngburgh.org.

Sincerely,
Frank Macri

To view the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Program Outline for the Spring of 2012, please click here.

HVCC Annual Summer Credit Program

This summer marks the fifth year of Hudson Valley Community College’s annual summer credit program for students from all area high schools.
Classes are offered at Troy High School and Rensselaer High School.

High school students finishing their sophomore or junior years this spring can now register for college-level courses offered at Rensselaer High School and Troy High School this summer.

College in the High School courses cost $50 per credit hour and are taught by college faculty or high school teachers who are Hudson Valley adjunct faculty. Students will earn Hudson Valley credit for the courses which are transferable to most four-year colleges and universities.

Please note: Free and Reduced Lunch scholarships are available for students taking summer courses. Applications will be available soon.

Classes run for six weeks, from Monday, July 2 through Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Classes will run five days a week except for Creative Writing: Short Fiction, which will run three days a week. The deadline to register and pay for courses is Thursday, July 5.

For more information, see your Guidance Counselor or visit https://www.hvcc.edu/highschool/summer.html

The Junior Class of Lansingburgh High School

Dear Parents and Guardians:

We have selected The Albany Marriott in Colonie..  The Prom is Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. 

As in previous years, the Prom Court and Senior Dance will take place at the beginning of the evening.  Due to large class sizes, only seniors will be permitted to have two people (parents or guardians only) at the crowning.  All seniors attending the prom will have the opportunity to receive two admit tickets available the week of the Prom in room 153.  Only guests with tickets should arrive at 7:30 pm. 

Parents of Junior students who make Prom Court will be notified asap.  Your names will be left at the entrance to the Marriott.  You will not need an admit ticket. 

Pictures:  Also, please send your child with cash/check/credit card to cover the cost of photographs.  A flyer will be passed out when your child pays for their prom bid that contains an envelope to be filled out and returned to the photographer.  Your child will be able to view their picture immediately and another can be taken at that time if the first one is not to their satisfaction.   Prom Books will also be available for purchase.  (Note:  We have a quota of books that have to be sold.  If we don’t make the quota, your money will be refunded.)

Lastly, on behalf of the Junior Class, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of our various fundraising endeavors.   Because of your efforts and the efforts of your child, we were able to keep our prom bid prices reasonable and have some money left over for senior year activities. 

Sincerely,
Tricia Dyer
Junior Class Advisor

 

College Financial Aid

"New York State Higher Education Services Corporation" www.hesc.com

Students and parents please review this most helpful link if you or your child are preparing to attend college or university in the fall of 2012.  This user friendly site is a service from your governor, Andrew Coumo, and New York State and will answer all questions that you have from Grants and Scholarships available to College and Career Planning.

Student of the Third Marking Period

Student of the Marking Period is an honor that is bestowed on a student who is recognized by staff for overall improved performance, positive attitude, peer courtesy, promotion of school spirit, good citizenship, helpfulness and concern for others, and everyday applications of the Lansingburgh Central School District Mission. To view the list of students chosen as Student of the Marking Period please click here.