Principal’ s Report NOVEMBER 2016
Counselor’ s Corner NOVEMBER 2016
Principal’ s Report NOVEMBER 2016
We finished up the first quarter. Report cards were sent home. We had a positive external visit from the ESU that conducted observation for our blended learning pilot program. Our staff was commended for their buy in for the blended learning program and the success and growth that they show in the classroom instruction. Complement to Mrs. Ellis and her music program. She took her Middle School band to participate in the Minden band fest. She has followed up with a solid performance and the organization of the Veteran Program on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Her program is definitely showing progress. We will have Winter sports starting the week of the 14 th and our One Act has started its season with its’ first performance last week in Ord. We will be having a public performance later this month.
For more information, contact: Susan Poland Litchfield High School 308-446-2244 susan. poland @ litchfieldps. org
Counselor’ s Corner NOVEMBER 2016
Seniors are busy visiting colleges, job shadowing, and taking their college entrance exams. They are also searching for and filling out scholarship applications. I have been busy attending training for Accuplacer( replaces the COMPASS) test for community colleges as well as ACT training as all Juniors will take the ACT in place of the NeSA tests in April. The sophomores completed their PreACT testing on November 16th. This will give them an idea of how college ready they are and what specific areas they need to improve on while in high school. It will also give them an idea of where their interests may guide them in their journey. Elementary guidance classes have included topics such as friendship, empathy, and bullying. The classes participated in Red Ribbon Week groups led by National Honor Society members Megan Wood, Joe Ptacnik, Meghan Kratzer, and Tyren Howard. Some of the classes made posters about being drug free while others learned about being drug free while completing a packet.
On October 6, 2016, Blaine Goodner and Jacob Swearingen attended a Diesel Career Fair at Central Community College in Hastings. They met with many different businesses that hire the attendees and graduates. They were impressed that many of the businesses offer sponsorships that help students pay for their education. Some of the businesses hire students while attending college so the students get to use their skills they learn during the day at work. The attendees received a tour of the Hastings campus and got to eat lunch on campus. The students were sponsored by Mrs. Poland.
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