Welcome Back, and Happy New Year!
We hope everyone had a restful and joyful winter break! As we step into 2025, we are wrapping up quarter 2.  There are three weeks left in this quarter, so please have a conversation with your student to see if they need to make a plan to finish successfully. We are all coming into the new year with fresh energy and enthusiasm.

Attendance

In December, we averaged 79% daily attendance - We can do better!  While illness tends to happen more in the winter months, please make sure we do everything we can to attend every day.  There is a direct correlation between the number of absences and the number of credits received.  Please let us know if you need help coming up with a plan to get your student to school. 

Important Dates

• January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)

• January 24 – End of Second Quarter (No School

• January 27 – First Day of Third Quarter

Academic Reminders
Because we are on a 4x4 schedule, each quarter is very important.  Students either receive a quarter of their credits for the year or they do not.  Please contact your student’s teachers or advisor to get a report on grades and attendance.  Remember that you can always log into Schoology to gain access to grades and assignments.  If you have any questions about Schoology, please call us, and we will be happy to help. Creating a successful quarter starts with communication and planning. Please let us know how we can help. 

Winter Weather Precautions
While this has been the mildest winter in Sandpoint that I can remember, It is north Idaho, and weather will happen.  As temperatures drop, please remind students to dress warmly and be safe on the roads.  Give yourself extra time and slow down, especially around the school. School closures and delays will be communicated through the district website, local news, and text alerts. If you have not signed up for text alerts, you can follow the following instructions to opt-in. 

To receive message alerts from LPOSH and LPOHs, you must "Opt-In" to receive receive text message alerts.  

1. To "Opt-In", Text "Y" to 67587 from each wireless device you wish to receive alerts on.

2. To "Opt-Out", Text "STOP" to 67587 and alerts will stop coming to that device.

3. When you text to 67587, you should receive a confirmation message back.

Contact Us
For questions or more information, feel free to call the main office at (208) 263-6121 or visit our website at www.lpohs.edu.

Thank you for being part of the Lake Pend Oreille High School community. Let’s make this January a great one!

Best regards,

Luke Childers

Principal,

Lake Pend Oreille High School