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Principal's Weekly Message - 8/27/2023

 

Welcome from Administration

The Leesville Road HS Administrative Team would like to officially welcome you to the 2023-204 school year! As we begin a new school year, we want to give a shout-out to every LRHS faculty and staff member for their time, energy, effort, and thoughtfulness in opening up this new year!  

 

General Information

CANVAS

As of July 1, Canvas became the Universal Learning Management System (LMS) for all classrooms in WCPSS. Canvas will unlock for students tomorrow, Aug. 28th.  If you would like to see what your high schooler will be doing, you can access these resources below:

  • WCPSS Tech Guides:  These guides include information on how to use Canvas, video tutorials, and Frequently Asked Questions. 

  • Canvas Observer Accounts:  Families can create Canvas Observer accounts by following these step-by-step instructions, HERE. 

 

How Do I Prepare for the First Day of School?

  • PowerSchool:  Log into PowerSchool and refresh your first-semester schedule

  • Bell Schedule:  Review the Bell Schedule….The first period begins at 7:25 a.m., so leave your home in plenty of time

  • Items to Bring: Chromebook, paper, and a pen/pencil

  • Lunch:  Consider packing your lunch and snacks (just in case lines are long).  If parents would like to apply for free or reduced lunch use the following LINK.  If you need to put money on your child’s account, use the following LINK.  

  • Bus Riders:  If you are riding the bus, download the Here Comes the Bus app and check your bus schedule HERE!

  • Carpool: Parents, please bring your patience tomorrow morning and afternoon as we navigate cars through the carpool. Remember, student safety is our top priority. 

  • Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors:  Update and charge Chromebooks Prior to the First Day of School. If an update is needed, the screen will show Immediate Update Required. In the bottom-right portion of the screen, click Update Now. The updates will install and the device will restart. If multiple updates are required, repeat this process until the login screen appears. Once the login screen appears, all updates have been installed and the device is ready for use.

 

Senior Updates

Graduation

If you missed the news on social media, please mark your calendars for graduation at Raleigh Convention Center on Sunday, June 9 at 12:00 pm.

 

This Week in Athletics

HOME SPORTS

Tuesday August 29

  • JVB/JVA/V Volleyball Vs Heritage 4/5/6

https://gofan.co/event/1107359?schoolId=NC1303

  • Tennis Vs Heritage 3:30

 

Thursday August 31

  • JV Football Vs Overhills 6:30

https://gofan.co/event/1107361?schoolId=NC1303

 

AWAY SPORTS

Monday August 28

  • JVB/JVA/V Volleyball at Wakefield 4/5/6 

 

Thursday August 31

  • Tennis at Green Hope 3:30

 

Friday September 1

  • Varsity Football at Overhills 7 pm