Juniors, if you are looking to prepare for the ACT in February, PowerPrep is offering an ACT prep course on Thursday, January 30 from 8:00 - 1:00 at FSHS in Room 232. The cost of the course is $70 and students would be responsible for any missing work from that day. See your counselor for more information.

 

Requests to change your schedule for next semester are due by December 19!  If you are looking to make a schedule change for next semester, please contact your counselor.

 

It's here!  Cocoa and Cram to Prepare for Finals

Join us Monday, December 16 from 3:30 - 5:30 in the Library.  Come study with friends, take advantage of after school tutoring, and enjoy hot cocoa donated by Starbucks, Uplift Coffee and J & S Coffee! 

 

FS Writing Center

The Firebird student-led Writing Center will be up and running these last few weeks of the semester. Tuesdays after school in the library, Wednesdays during ECT in Mr. Smith's room (304), and Thursdays after school in the library.

 

Attention Seniors

If you have not ordered your cap & gown for graduation, please come to the activities office and scan the QR code to place your order.

 

Still need your school picture taken? There will be a photographer in the commons on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ONLY!

 

There is no second chance breakfast or lunch served on December 18 and 19.  Breakfast will be served from 7:30 - 7:55 as always.

 

Have a good week!!

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CELL PHONE FREE

 

 

 

We are proud to announce that to prioritize and enhance focus on teaching and learning, Lawrence Public Schools will implement a Cell Phone-Free Instructional Day beginning January 6, 2025.  Our district is taking clear action on this issue for one reason:  to prioritize the work of the classroom, minimize distractions in the learning environment, and to support our students and teachers in maximizing the learning, creativity and growth of our students.

 

You might be interested in the Away for the Day website.  It contains research, news and testimonials about improved academic focus, social emotional learning, mental health considerations and minimizing disruptions in cell phone free classrooms. 

 

At the high school level, phones are to be turned off and stored out of sight from the time the bell rings to begin a class period to the time the bell rings to end a class period.  Cell phones may be used before and after school, during passing periods and during lunch.  The hope is that consistent practice of this policy will help maintain a respectful and focused school community.

SCHOOL CALENDAR & BELL SCHEDULES

24-25 School Calendar

24-25 Bell Schedule

ATTENDANCE

Parents/guardians should call 785-330-2503 or email fssattendance@usd497.org to let us know when your student is late or absent. If you need your student out for an appointment, please let us know 2 hours in advance. 

Monday, December 16: Cocoa and Cram in the Library from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, December 17: Hour 1 Final and Phone Free Day

Wednesday, December 18: Hours 2, 3, and 4 Finals and Phone Free Day

Thursday, December 19: Hours 5, 6, and 7 Finals and Phone Free Day

December 20- January 5th: Winter Break - No School - Students return on Monday, January 6.

2024-2025 ALL SPORTS INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Schedules and Cancelation Information

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Sports Registration - All sports registration is completed online at Aktivate.com and is required prior to participation in any sport, as an athlete. Begin 2024-25 sports registration after June 1, 2024

Forms and Forms Submission: All forms are submitted online at Aktivate.com. Forms may NOT be submitted to the Athletic Office, Main Office, or to the Coaching Staff. Physical and Insurance forms may be downloaded from the athletics website, Aktivate, or picked up at the front office. 

NOTE: Per the KSHSAA ~ All athletics forms must be dated May 1 or after the year proceeding the school year for which they are intended. The KSHSAA has released a new revision for the PPE Physical form. Please use the newest version KSHSAA PPE Physical Form_V3.2024

2024-2025
Fall 2024
Forms Deadline Mon. Aug 12
First day of tryouts/practice Mon. Aug 19

Winter 2024-2025
Forms Deadline Mon. Nov 11
First day of tryouts/practice Mon. Nov 18

Spring 2025
Forms Deadline Mon. Feb 24
First day of tryouts/practice Mar 3

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