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Polley Field receives facelift to resolve drainage issues
 Passers-by of Polley Field probably have noticed the tractors and piles of dirt that are part of a month-long project designed to resolve the field's long-running drainage problem. The Board of Education approved the project proposal earlier this summer.
Draining work was completed on July 23, and workers began rolling sod on the field on July 27. The process also included root stimulation and will require a lot of watering.
The work is expected to be completed by Aug. 6. Athletic teams will not be allowed to practice or compete on the new field until the first home football game scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3 against Harvard High School. |
First-ever alumni production Company opens July 29
Several alumni of the Theatre Department for the first time are coming together again to perform a musical comedy for the school community. Opening night of Company is Thursday, July 29 at 7 p.m. Other shows are scheduled for Friday, July 30 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 31 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. General admission tickets for the two-hour production cost $6 for students and seniors and $8 for adults and can be purchased at the door.
Company, which is based off a book by George Furth and contains music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, tells the story of five New York couples who share a mutual friend, Robert. Robert is 35 years old and single. Throughout the musical, he observes his friends' relationships and learns that love is not always perfect, but the benefits outweigh the bad.
"It is a musical comedy that people will relate to even if they aren't 'musical' people," said director Bridget Sundin, who also will appear in the show. |
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| LCHS' new principal, Steve Plank, officially joined the Eagle ranks on July 1. |
New principal 'syncs up' with the Eagle Way
Steve Plank is all moved into the principal’s office, and items that explain who he is and where he comes from flavor the walls and shelves. All of them have meaning, including the framed pictures of the Wisconsin Northwoods – one of his favorite places – and the painting his wife completed when she was in high school. Harley Davidson novelties sit on his bookshelf. So does a photograph of a bicycle wheel taken by one of his former students as well as his first LCHS decoration – a frame containing creative photographs of each of the letters in “Eagles.” It was a parting gift from his colleagues at Stevenson High School, where he served as the Director of Fine Arts before accepting the principalship at LCHS.
“I feel ready,” said Plank, who officially began the job on July 1 but was preparing well before that. In addition to organizing his office in a manner he hopes is inviting to students, faculty, and parents, he recently spent time reading over the School Improvement Plan and delving into the results of a survey he asked faculty and staff to complete last spring. He also took a six-hour-long tour of the building with the maintenance staff so he is better equipped to solve logistical problems, should they arise, and handle other matters.
Now that he is done “getting synced up,” Plank says he plans to meet with other administrators over the next few weeks to continue planning for the upcoming school year. He still has many names and faces to learn within the building and the school community. Enter the Booster Club, which is planning a meet and greet for Plank in August.
Plank succeeds Jim McKay, who moved into the co-superintendent position alongside former ACHS principal Mike Nekritz on July 1. McKay served as the LCHS principal for four years. Click here to read a previous story about Plank’s appointment. |
 National Honor Society inducts 60 members
Sixty juniors and sophomores were inducted during the National Honor Society candle lighting ceremony on April 28. Read more. |
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| Students wait in line to return textbooks to the library after completing their final exams. |
School's out for summer!
Summer break started on a hot note on May 26, with the week's temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees. Students took finals and returned their textbooks during the morning hours of exam week then headed home to study or celebrate the end of the school year during the warm afternoon.
Even though school is out for summer, students should keep some school business in mind during their break.
Semester grades will be mailed home the first week in June.
Families are reminded to return registration materials by Monday, July 19. Materials can be mailed to the school or dropped off in the main office. Students received their registration materials at school in mid-May. Some forms also are available for download on the Registration Information page.
Other helpful information: Summer school registration is due Friday, June 4. Summer school will take place at ACHS, and summer enrichment and summer driver education will take place at LCHS. Summer office hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Schedule and textbook distribution for 2010-2011 will be held on Tuesday, August 10 from 3-7 p.m. and Wednesday, August 11 from 1-6 p.m. Freshmen are expected to attend orientation on Tuesday, August 10 from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Students who need to apply for a work permit should call ahead to schedule an appointment.
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— Registration materials due immediately in the main office
— Freshman Orientation: Aug. 10, 7:45-11:45 a.m., click for info.
— Schedule and textbook distribution: Aug. 10, 3-7 p.m. and Aug. 11, 1-6 p.m.
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