Weekly Update 1-26-25
Good afternoon, this is Rick Parker, Principal of Indian Land High School, calling with a Sunday Weekly Update. Ms. Prince, one of our Media Specialist was recognized at the LCSD Board Meeting on Tuesday, for being named Media Specialist of the Year along with Ms. Girard, Business Finance Teacher and her students Eli Redfern, Ava Palmeri, Noah Helms, Austin Fisher, Christian Enriquez, and Kyron Wright for placing 1st and 2nd in the State Finance Competition.
CONGRATULATIONS to all our Indian Land staff and students!
The New 1st edition “From the Land” Monthly Newsletter is out on social media and websites:
Thank you Ms. Prince, Media Specialist, for helping design and compile the January school information. The February Newsletter will go out on 2/23.
Here is What’s Important Now for next week:
Monday, 1/27 will be the official Signing Day for all grade levels during lunch to sign their giant diploma committing to graduate in four years! Seniors will sign a white gown this year signifying their commitment. Administrators will also bring the giant diplomas and the white gown around to homerooms on Monday to let any student that did not sign at their lunch. These will be displayed in the Commons Area.
FLEX: Please make sure your child signs up for priority, MESH, or other activities.
Friday, 1/31 will be the EOC Celebration Party for all students that scored 80% or higher on their EOC exam first semester. We will have the celebration in the auxiliary gym during FLEX.
For JUNIORS, it is time to sign up for the Spring 2025 Administration of the ACT or SAT. Juniors, please select ONE of the TWO tests to be administered here at school this spring by completing JUNIOR ACT or SAT. Registration extended until January 28, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
· "Hello, Warriors! Don't forget; yearbooks are on sale now. Check your parents' email, or scan the code on the ILHS Website so you don't miss out on all the memories!"
Attendance Protocol Updates
To notify ILHS of your student's absence, please send an email, with any necessary doctor's notes attached, to the following address:
You may also include the student's teachers' email addresses in the same email to let them know of their absence, but we must be notified at the above email address to properly code their absence. We do not receive attendance changes over the phone.
A few reminders:
Students are given 10 "parent notes" per year. Missed class time excused with parent notes will need to be recovered.
If you have a doctor's note, dental note, etc. to provide, we can code the absence as "Medical" to help reserve your parent notes.
While you may send in hard copies of these notes, you can also simply scan/take a photo/screenshot them and email them to the attendance email address.
Please allow up to 48 hours for attendance changes to be put into PowerSchool.
For tardiness or early dismissals due to medical appointments, please scan/take a photo/screenshot and send in the medical note so we can excuse the tardy or early dismissal.
Students that need to dismiss early must bring a handwritten note from the parent or guardian to the main office with time and parent signature. Students will be given a pass to leave class at the indicated time (Phones nor emails will be accepted for early dismissal).
Save the date for all January Warrior University topics:
· /1/28 -Lancaster County Career Center- 5:30-7pm- 8th & 9th grade family night @ LCCC
IMPORTANT: 1/30- 6pm- Rising Junior (Sophomore) Family IGP Night- this will prepare you for your student's upcoming IGP meeting where, among other topics, they will choose courses for their Junior year- come hear about the new SC Math Pathway that will be in effect next academic year
1/31-4th block- Rising Junior (Sophomore) IGP Workshop for all sophomore students
Cell Phone Policy: Our students are doing a great job adjusting to the no cell phone policy. Please remind your student that Ear buds and Smart watches are included in the policy. Student’s cell phones, ear buds, and smart watches should kept in their book bags only allowed to be used before school or after school. No cell phones will be allowed to be used in class, during class transitions or lunchtime. Consequences on the Behavioral Student Matrix will begin with warnings and lead to Refuse to Obey. The attached video on the Cell Phone Policy was sent out December 18th to the District and all school websites.
From our PTSO:
Looking for a fun way to support the Indian Land High School? Looking for a reason to get dressed up on a Saturday night? Then join us February 22nd at this year's 2nd Annual Indian Land Gala. This event is a great way to connect with other families & community members and the silent auction is sure to have something to catch your eye!
What is the Indian Land Gala? Last year we wanted to find a way to bring parents, staff and community members together to support Indian Land High School and hosted our first Indian Land Gala. Over 15 businesses from Indian Land partnered with us and over 120 people attended the event. This year we are hoping to have more than 150 people attend to increase our support.
Last year, this Inaugural event was held in March at the Dairy Barn and was a HUGE success, raising more than $14,000 for our school. The money was split between the ILHS Athletic Booster Club, ILHS Band Booster Club, ILHS PTSO & Ultimate Warrior. With that money the Athletic Booster was able to buy some well needed sporting equipment, Band was able to purchase uniforms (still not enough as our Marching Band is growing at an alarming rate) and the PTSO was able to provide 2 - $500 scholarships for seniors & provide a meal for over 200 staff members all 5 days of Staff appreciation week.
We would love to see you at this year's Indian Land Gala on February 22nd at the Ballantyne Hotel. Your support is needed to help us continue to provide a great environment for our children.
If you are interested in sponsorship, please reach out as we have several options available.
Sincerely,
Indian Land Gala Committee
· We are excited to announce the launch of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) at our school! HOSA is a student organization that focuses on developing leadership skills and promoting careers in health care. If you are interested in health professions, medicine, or helping others, HOSA is the perfect opportunity for you! Joining HOSA offers a chance to participate in things that enhance your medical skills, attend workshops, and connect with like-minded peers. Please note that there is a $30 membership fee to join, which can be paid through GoFan. Search for HOSA or Mrs. Harper in Flex Time Manager. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your future in health care! For more information, please contact Mrs. Harper, Makayla Richardson, or Jash Patel.
· Get ready to make a difference! We the Peoples Annual Cancer Walk is happening on February 4th during Flex. Purchase wristband tickets for just $1 during all lunches. Sales will run until February 3rd, so don’t wait—grab yours early and support cancer prevention around the world!
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I leave you with this quote to think about this week:
Have a great week!