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🎭 **Support Smoketree’s Performing Arts Club!** 🎭 Our talented students are bringing **Alice in Wonderland** to life, and we need your help to make it unforgettable! 🐇🌹 Tax credit donations will fund costumes and set props, many of which our students are creating with help from club leaders and parent volunteers. 🎨✨ 💵 **Tax Credit Info:** - Married couples: Up to **$400** - Singles: Up to **$200** Thank you for supporting our young performers! 💜💛 📲 Visit the link in bio to learn more. #LHUSD #PerformingArts #AliceInWonderland #SupportOurStudents

🎉 **Celebrating Our “I Can Do It” Award Winners!** 🎉 In partnership with the **Arizona Council for Exceptional Children (AZCEC)**, we’re proud to recognize students who embody an “I Can Do It” attitude! 🙌 These incredible students have overcome challenges and excelled in areas such as academics, art, athletics, community service, self-advocacy, and more. This award highlights their determination to succeed and honors the support of their families as well. 🌟 Local award winners are also nominated for the prestigious AZCEC Award. Congratulations to this year’s honorees! 🏅 📸 Pictured: Bridget McCabe, Alex Arellano, Ziven Bilski, Talia Shamos, Claire Way, Haylee Wagner, Mr. Moss (Student Services Director), and Xavier Buckhart. 🏫 **School | Student** - **Lake Havasu High School**: Bridget McCabe - **Thunderbolt Middle School**: Anastasia Milligan - **Nautilus Elementary**: Alex Arellano - **Havasupai Elementary**: Ziven Bilski - **Starline Elementary**: Talia Shamos - **Jamaica Elementary**: Haylee Wagner - **Smoketree Elementary**: Claire Way - **Oro Grande Classical Academy**: Xavier Buckhart 💜💛 Congratulations to all! #LHUSD #ICanDoItAward #StudentSuccess #AZCEC #CelebratingExcellence

🎄✨ **Happy Holidays from LHUSD!** ✨🎄 Wishing everyone a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! 🎉❄️ 🗓️ **Holiday Break:** Schools are closed **December 20 – January 6** and will reopen on **January 7**. Enjoy your time with family and friends—we’ll see you in 2025! 💜💛 #HappyHolidays #LHUSD #NewYear2025 #SchoolBreak

🎉 **LHUSD Staff Recognition Program: Honoring Excellence!** 🎉 For the **eighth year**, we are proud to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our teachers and staff with the **Teacher of the Year**, **Rookie of the Year**, and **Staff of the Year** awards! 🍎✨ 💜 We invite **community members, parents, colleagues, and students** to nominate an LHUSD employee who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of students in Lake Havasu City. 🗓️ **Nominations close January 10, 2025.** 📲 ** https://www.lhusd.org/page/lhusd-staff-recognition-and-awards * * Congratulations to our **2023-2024 winners** for their outstanding dedication: - 🏅 **Support Staff of the Year**: Kristin Mortenson, Lake Havasu High School - 🏅 **Rookie of the Year**: Avalon Nelson, Oro Grande Classical Academy - 🏅 **Teacher of the Year**: Courtney Zampogna, Starline Elementary Let’s show our appreciation for the incredible educators and staff shaping the future of our students! 💛 #LHUSD #TeacherOfTheYear #StaffOfTheYear #HonoringExcellence #HavasuStrong

🌱 **Nautilus Garden Club: Growing Minds & Gardens!** 🌿 The Nautilus Garden Club gives students hands-on opportunities to explore gardening and the natural world. From learning about plant care and life cycles to growing fresh vegetables, this program fosters environmental stewardship and promotes healthy eating habits. 🥕🌾 🌟 **How Tax Credits Help:** Your contributions provide soil, plants, stands, aprons, and tools for our young gardeners! 💵 Married couples: Up to **$400** 💵 Singles: Up to **$200** Help us grow a greener future! Visit the link in bio for more details. 🌻 #LHUSD #NautilusGardenClub #HandsOnLearning #SupportOurStudents

🎉 **Congratulations, Chessa Frei!** 🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Chessa Frei has been recognized as a member of the **Arizona State University Impact Corps** for her incredible work as a biology teacher! 🌿✨ 📖 **Read her inspiring story here:** https://decisioncenter.asu.edu/sites/default/files/2024-09/2024ImpactCorpsMagazine.pdf #LHUSD #TeacherSpotlight #ImpactCorps #InspiringEducators

LHUSD Governing Board meeting tonight (12/10/24) at 6:00pm in the District Office Boardroom.

🌵 **JET Group: Exploring Arizona, Expanding Horizons!** 🌟 The **Jamaica Educational Tour Group** gives 6th-grade students the chance to experience Arizona like never before! 🚂 From riding the train to the Grand Canyon, exploring Antelope Canyon, to kayaking the Colorado River, these adventures enrich learning far beyond the classroom. 🌄🚣 You can support our adventurous students through **tax credit contributions**: 💵 Married couples: Up to **$400** 💵 Singles: Up to **$200** 📲 Visit the link in bio to learn more and help make these journeys unforgettable! #LHUSD #JETGroup #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #SupportOurStudents

🎓 **LHUSD’s Portrait of a Graduate** 🎓 Developed with input from **43 amazing Lake Havasu residents**, this initiative identifies the key skills and competencies our students need for success beyond graduation. 🌟 We’re excited to share these areas of focus and spotlight students who embody them in the months ahead. Stay tuned! https://www.lhusd.org/page/portrait-graduate #LHUSD #PortraitOfAGraduate #FutureReady #HavasuStrong

🎶 Starline Afterschool Band: Inspiring the Next Generation of Musicians! 🎶 Our 6th-grade students are discovering the joy of instrumental music through the Starline Afterschool Band program! Thanks to tax credit contributions, we provide students with instruments, repairs, music, and essential accessories—empowering their musical journey. This is our second year, and we’re growing stronger with your support and the incredible expertise of Mr. Huntting, our dedicated band director! 🎺🥁 📢 Did you know? Married couples can contribute up to $400 in tax credits. Singles can contribute up to $200. Your tax credit helps transform opportunities for students! Visit the link in bio for more details. 🖤💛 #LHUSD #StarlineBand #MusicEducation #SupportOurSchools

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from LHUSD! 🍂🦃 We are grateful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful holiday! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #LHUSDProud

In honor of National Substitute Month, a huge thank you to our incredible substitutes! We celebrated those who have stepped up for 30+ days or are serving in long-term positions at our board meeting this week! Your commitment and flexibility keep our classrooms thriving, and we’re so grateful for the support you bring to our students and staff each day. 💜💛 #NationalSubstituteMonth #ThankYouSubstitutes #LHUSDProud #MakingADifference

Did you know our students can access curriculum at home? Students often find themselves stuck at home and seeking assistance with their homework or wanting to work on improving their skills. Though we fully believe that teachers are the best resource, these resources are the next best. Contact your teacher if you have any questions. https://clever.com/in/lhusd , https://calcchat.com/ , https://www.quill.org/amplify , https://www.ixl.com/signin/lakehavasuusd

Parents and guardians, keep an eye out for your student’s progress report on November 13th. Let’s celebrate their achievements and stay connected on their growth! Please contact your school for any questions! #ProgressReports #StudentSuccess #StayInformed

REMINDER: Governing Board meeting tonight at 6:00pm in the District Office Boardroom.

In observance of Veterans Day, all LHUSD schools will be closed. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans

LHUSD is proud to recognize that over 105 staff members are prior district students. Read more about these teachers and staff at https://www.lhusd.org/article/185524

Today is Election Day! 🗳️ Vote! ❤️🤍💙

REMINDER: The regularly scheduled Governing Board Meeting has been MOVED to Monday Oct 14th at 6:00pm (due to Fall Break).

JOIN THE RUN... the LHHS Cross Country Fun Run is this Saturday, Sep 28th. For more information and registration, visit https://www.lhusd.org/article/1703588