Students are decorating the halls in preparation for the Big Games on Saturday!  

On Saturday, December 1^st Loogootee Middle School competed at the Southern Indiana FIRST LEGO™ League Robotic State Championship Tournament at USI.  The Little Lions were awarded the Against All Odds Award for being the best rookie team at the competition. 

Open House January 15

The Loogootee Jazz Choir is always a crowd pleaser.  

Our guys are just too cool!  

The Musical Department continues to fascinate us with their talents!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Loogootee Community Schools are closed November 15th.  Below are the eLearning Day assignments for each grade level.

K-4 Assignments

5-6 Assignments

7-12 Assignments

Click here to read the email that was sent to all parents registered in our Skyward Family Access System this morning at 7:00 AM, providing more detailed information regarding assignments, office hours, and attendance for the eLearning Day.

Captain Mark Oesterreich, Crane Commander, spoke to students in grades 7-12 on Veteran's Day.  He also informed students where the future of Crane was heading, how students can become a part of their growth, and what fields to pursue after high school.  His message was one of Veteran appreciation and of a solid future for Crane and its surrounding communities.  

Highlights of 5 great things going on right now at Loogootee Community Schools.

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Conservation Officer Tony Mann speaks to Criminal Justice students about the many facets of Conservation Law, his duties, experiences and criteria to become an officer.  

Megan Ritterskamp speaks to students about Invasive Species and their affect on Martin County and surrounding areas.  

Click here for K-4 assignments

Click here for 5-6 assignments

Click here for 7-12 assignments

A Message from John Junco, School Safety Specialist

Through our Digital Learning Initiatives, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has approved Loogootee Schools to utilize eLearning days for the 2018-19 school year.  You might remember the successful eLearning Day we had this past spring and how much our students enjoyed the experience.

LCSC will be utilizing Friday, November 2, 2018 as an eLearning Day.   We are choosing this date for an eLearning day due to the fact that a large portion of our student population will be at the state Beta Convention. 

Please click here to read a letter explaining specifics of our eLearning Day on November 2nd.  Parents of students in grades K-4 will also receive a letter in your child’s backpack.   All information in the email and the letter coming home will also be posted on each of our school websites, school Facebook page and our school Twitter accounts.

If you have any questions, please contact your building’s school secretary for more information.

Highlights of 5 great things going on right now at Loogootee Community Schools.

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Max Christmas accepts a $500 scholarship for writng an essay in Westgate's yearly contest.

Martin County Prosecutor visits Mr. Whitney's Criminal Justice class to discuss his experiences.  Students were thoroughly engaged and interested in his expertise.  

When puppies are around, Mr. Mayfield's room is quite popular. 9 Bloodhound puppies are on the premises for wellness checks and to be socialized!

Dress up days for grades 5-12

Promote your school spirit and help raise money for Loogootee Schools by continuing to do what you do every day – swiping your check card for everyday purchases. The Loogootee Lions School Spirit Check Card offered by German American Bank is accepted everywhere Visa® is welcome:
  •  Grocery Stores
  •  Gas Stations
  •  Local Shops
  •  Department Stores
  •  And more!

Every time you use your Loogootee Lions School Spirit Check Card, German American Bank will donate $0.02 back to our school. Stop by any convenient German American Bank location to obtain your Loogootee Lions School Spirit Check Card today. If you already have a German American Check Card, just ask for a free upgrade to the Loogootee Lions School Spirit Check Card.

*School Spirit Check Card requires a German American checking account and approval of check card application.

Project Lead The Way is in Full Effect!!!

Discussing Agriculture safety!

Highlights of 5 great things going on right now at Loogootee Community Schools.

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Schoolwide pictures will be taken on Monday, September 10th.  Please be on the lookout for order forms.  

These students are taking part in an intense conditioning drill first thing in the morning. We look forward to expanding this program in the future.  This class focuses on an array of physical fitness ideologies.  

"Intro to Criminal Justice" through our partner, Indiana State University.

https://www.farmfutures.com/farm-life/loogootee-ffa

Visit the new Loogootee Band Website

https://goo.gl/gDcUAY

Please click the link to read about updates for drop off and other safety changes at Loogootee Community School Corporation.

Loogootee earns over a million dollars in grant money!!!!

It's time to begin thinking about a new school year!  Registration is set for August 1st from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the LHS cafeteria for new students and returning students who would like assistance registering online or who have questions.  Online registration will be available again beginning July 30th.  If you have forgotten your family access login information, you can call your building's school secretary for more information.  Important dates:

      *  Meet and Greet, August 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

      *  First student day, August 8th

Accessing Your Student’s ISTEP+ Assessment Results

Your student’s ISTEP+ Spring 2018 preliminary results will be available for you to review through the ISTEP+ Parent Portal beginning June 11. During the Parent’s Request for Rescore Window, June 11 – 22, you are able to view your student’s current score, performance level (Pass+, Pass, or Did Not Pass), and written responses to ISTEP+ Part 1 open-ended test items for each content area assessed.

Please remember, the ISTEP+ test results displayed in the Parent Portal are considered preliminary. Scores may increase as a result of rescore before scores are considered final. Parents who have questions about Indiana state testing are encouraged to contact their school or corporation.

This ISTEP Parent Portal Quick Guide provides instructions on how to access and navigate the Parent Portal.

Loogootee's Top 11 Academic Seniors and their chosen "mentor."

Due to the extreme weather conditions in many parts of Indiana, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has updated the Instructional Day Waiver Policy for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year. 

School corporations are expected to make up the first five canceled days using their pre-planned make-up days. After the fifth canceled day, the IDOE will waive one day for every two additional canceled days. After the fifth canceled day, school corporations will receive waivers for odd numbered cancellations, e.g., canceled days 7, 9, 11, etc.

I Love My School-LHS Video

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Monday Wednesday and Friday from 8-2:30pm and Tuesday Thursday from 12-2:30pm. 

Parents, 

Please take time to complete the eLearning Day survey to provide Loogootee Community Schools feedback from our first eLearning day held on Saturday, Februrary 17.   We value your input as we strive to make the eLearning experience better.  This survey will be available through Sunday, February 25.

Survey Link

STATEMENT BY LOOGOOTEE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Released by Superintendent Chip Mehaffey at 3:40 pm, Feb 16, 2018

Today, Loogootee High School administration received information from a staff member about a potential threat by a student at Loogootee High School.  The threat was not directed at any specific staff member or students.  Loogootee Community Schools administration detained the student, implemented our internal security protocol, and immediately contacted law enforcement, who arrived quickly and conducted a full investigation.

Click Here for Complete Statement

eLearning Day Assignments February 17, 2018  

All Assignments due at the end of the school day on Friday, February 23.

K-6 Assignments

7-12 Assignments

Technical Support email elearning@loogootee.k12.in.us

(Available Friday, February 16 - Friday, February 23)

Technical Support Phone Line:  812-295-3254 extension 555

(Available Saturday, February 17 from 8:00 a.m. -11:00 am and 7:00 am-9:00 pm Monday-Wednesday)

Yesterday there was an act of senseless and tragic violence at a High School in Parkland, Florida that reminds us all of the importance of safety and security in schools.

We want to assure our families that our school has an updated school safety plan that has been developed in collaboration with law enforcement and state school safety officials.  We continually learn and evaluate best practices to strengthen our safety plans.

Loogootee Community Schools' staff have been trained on the specifics of this plan, and we conduct periodic drills to ensure that everyone knows their role during a crisis. LCSC has specific protocol for entry to our schools, and we appreciate the understanding of our parents as we enforce these protocols for the safety of our children.

We appreciate your support as we work together as a community to maintain a safe environment.  The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority.

Saturday, February 17th will be an eLearning Day for Loogootee Community Schools.  Assignments will be posted at 4:00 pm Friday and due at the end of the school day on Friday, February 23.

A link to the assignments will appear in the News Section on each schools webpage and under the eLearning Tab on the corporation Webpage (www.loogootee.k12.in.us)

How to Access eLearning Day Assignments

Watch the Middle and High School Parent Information Night video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH96xF-eSzs

On Friday, January 26th, Mr. Whitney's Honors Sophomore English class will travel to Indianapolis to see the Indiana Repertory Theater's production of Romeo and Juliet.  This trip comsistently makes for a lasting memory and an extraordinary academic experience.  

Nick Henry

Justin Clark

Mr. Woodard's "Robotic Team" practices maneuvering their vehicles.  This new program has generated a lot of buzz around the school for a variety of reasons.  Science, math, engineering and collaborative thinking is necessary to make this endeavor successful.  

Katie Sims

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Jayden Wagoner

This spring, Loogootee High School will participate in the SAT School Day Program.  The SAT School Day Program offers students the opportunity to take the SAT while in school, on a school day.  The dates offered this spring will be March 21 and April 24.

Complete Information and Registration Forms will be sent home Tuesday, December 19.

Kristin Norris is an outgoing, humble and intelligent young lady, deserving of the prestigious Lilly Scholarship.  Kristin's interest in mathematics has her leaning towards a career in engineering, but she is certainly keeping her options open as they have now broadened.  Kristin is interested in Butler University, Indiana University, and the University of Evansville.  We are so proud of Kristin, and wish her nothing but the best in her future.  

Come Support our Lions over Christmas Break!!!  Schedule Below

Loogootee Alum and former Coach inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.

Check out our new Athletics page.  https://loogooteeathletics.com/

Check out the new courses coming next Semester.

LCSC Technology Staff and teachers attended the HECC Conference in Indianapolis last week. They received a RICOH Theta SC 360 Camera. Check out this new technology with a quick glance of Jack Butcher Arena. Click on the photo to rotate.  You can also click on the Theta Link on the picture to get access to other tools.

Jack Butcher Arena - Loogootee High School #theta360 - Spherical Image - RICOH THETA

Original FAN Shirts for Sale.  Ask your child about the Order Form, or click below for more information.  

Join us this Friday, November 10th, in the HS auditorium, as we celebrate Veterans Day!

8:15-10:00 am.  Schedule attached below.

Andrea Huff receives award for dual credit offerings

Lark Ranch donated 40 pumpkins to LCSC for our annual pumpkin decorating contest.

Finished pumpkins will be showcased at the Loogootee Holloween Parade.  

Juniors enjoy a day at Westgate Academy/Crane, where nearly 20 colleges from across Indiana were present and willing to answer any questions about their instituion.  

This is a special partnership with Westgate that we enjoy.  

 Coach Rick Graves

Farm Bureau Insurance donated a large amount of popcorn for our school to sell during sporting events.  It is partners such as this that allow our school to participate in many extra-curricular activities.  

Mrs. Sutton takes questions during her math lecture.  Students consistently report that Mrs. Sutton is patient and responsive to their needs.  

e-Funds for Schools is excited to announce the release of Ver 2.0 of the parent website which is now mobile friendly! This new and improved user experience features a website which adapts to the form of device it is being accessed from (mobile, tablet, laptop) and optimizes the web page while making it easily accessible and effortless for parents making payments on-the-go!  Visit the Mobile Friendly site now.

Don’t like the new site?  Click HERE to access the old site.  Please note, this site will be discontinued on December 31, 2017.

Click HERE to learn more about Loogootee Schools online payment program.

New "Project Lead the Way" teacher, Chris Woodard, comes to us from Jasper, Indiana.  Mr. Woodard possesses a Master's Degree in Engineering from Purdue University and an Undergraduate degree from California State in Industrial Technology.  Mr. Woodard is active in Boy Scouts, camping, cycling and dancing.

PICK-UP / DROP OFF POINTS ON CITY BUS ROUTES

This is just a reminder of the pick-up / drop off points on city bus routes instituted last Spring.  You are invited to contact your child’s school office if you have any questions about these new pick-up / drop off points that are being offered.  

This school year Loogootee Schools will be using Skylert (School Messenger) to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, early release day reminders, school closings, safety alerts and more.

You can participate in this free service just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.

Please sign up today. 

You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”.

School Messenger Flyer
 

Students in grades K-6 will each be issued a Chromebook in a cart model.  What that means is that students will have access to their own Chromebook daily but will turn it back in at the end of the day to charge overnight.  If homework is issued that requires a Chromebook, students will be allowed to check it out to take home on a very limited basis.  More information regarding this will be provided by the building principal and/or classroom teacher.  Chromebooks in the cart model are protected with a hard case.

Students in grades 7-12 will be issued a Chromebook and may take it home daily to complete school work.  Students are expected to leave their chargers at home and charge their Chromebooks nightly.  Chromebooks in the take home model are protected with a “leave in” bag.  Students are expected to keep their Chromebooks in that bag at all times.

Summary of Chromebook 1:1 Program

Athletic Physicals for the 2018 School Year will be given on Wednesday, June 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM at Daviess-Martin Medical Clinic.  Athletes must have physical form with them and signed by a parent in order to for the physical to be completed.  The cost of the Athletic Physical is $15 and can be paid with cash or check.  Make checks payable to:  DCH

Loogootee Physical Information

IHSAA Physical Form

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017.
Admission: $7 per session or $10 season.

Game 1:  Lanesville vs. Loogootee  11:00 AM

Game 2:  Northeast Dubois vs. Trinity Lutheran 1:00 PM

Game 3:  Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2   8:00 PM

Tournament Bracket

Beginning on June 19, your student’s preliminary Spring 2017 ISTEP+ results will be available for you to review through the ISTEP+ Parent Portal.  Through the Parent Portal, you will be able to view your students score, performance level (Did Not Pass, Pass, or Pass+), and written responses to ISTEP+ Part 1 questions for each subject area test your student took.  After reviewing this information, you may also request that your student’s response to one or more questions be rescored from June 19, 2017 through July 7, 2017.  Please note the window for rescoring 10th grade Math will remain open until July 11.

The First Annual Lionman Competition to be held May 15th.  

The Lady Lions Tennis Team will travel to Jasper May 5-6 to play in the annual Smash Cancer Tennis Invitational at the Ed Yarbrough Tennis Complex.  The teams participating are Loogootee, Gibson Southern, Jeffersonville, Alexandria, Paoli, Jasper, Silver Creek, and New Albany.

Loogootee Schools plans on offering a Before and After School Day Care Program beginning with the start of the 2017-18 school year. This program will consist of supervised child care for school age children and will include some homework assistance time along with enrichment activities. We are currently searching for a "Supervisor" for this program. If you are interested in applying, please read the Posting and turn all application materials to the Elementary Office before the end of the day on May 1.

Employment Site

Vacancy Information

The Cast of Grease, coming soon to a stage near you.

Superintendent Chip Mehaffey visits Washington D.C. to help our nations leaders understand the importance of Impact Aid provided by Crane Naval Base.  He met with Indiana leaders in his quest.

Our Chorus sings at Grand Ole Opry

Our wonderful band performs at the 2017 Regional!

The 2017 Sectional Champs

IHSAA Class A Boys Basketbal Regional @ Loogootee

Date: Saturday, March 11.
Admission: $7 per session; $10 both sessions.
Home Team: The second team listed in is the designated home team.

West Washington (#11, 20-6) vs. New Washington (#16, 18-9) 10:30

Loogootee (#12, 21-7) vs. Wood Memorial (#5, 21-5) 12:00 (approx.) Bracket 

Each of the regional games will be live scored thru a program called ScoreBook Live. Fans may follow every game on their phone, tablet or computer. https://scorebooklive.com/games?date=2017-03-11&state=IN

Tickets will be available in the Athletic Office during the school days on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM 

Tickets will also be available Thursday in the Front Foyer from 3:30-6:00 PM  

Come support the boys basketball team this Sunday, February 26th, at 4 pm, in the HS cafeteria.  By showing our support we will help lead them to confidence for their game Tuesday night, February 28th, at North Daviess.  

Girls Tennis, Softball and Baseball ready to start!

This week's Fusfoo feature is the latest movie review from our Film Literature Class: A Few Good Men.  This stars Seniors: Justin Wagler, Justin Swartentruber, Jacob Simmons, Kaleb Lyon and Briar Sellers.  Special Guest star, Honorable Lynn Ellis make a surprise visit as herself.

 Fusfoo is a no-cost digital website that gives high school students a safe, bully-free, educational and engaging space for content to be created, curated, shared and consumed. Loogootee High School’s editorial and video content will be created by staff and our students - for our students and available on the devices they live by.  Check out the entire Loogootee Fusfoo Site.  

Woopenheimer's to doante $ for Anti-Bullying.

Beginning Monday, February 20, 2017, Loogootee Schools will be adding new pick-up and drop off points that students are welcome to use for travel to and from Loogootee Schools.  These new points were developed based on the numerous responses to the survey that was provided to all families with students attending Loogootee Schools.  CLICK READ MORE TO SEE THE ROUTES

Loogootee's FFA Program is 28 members strong.

The Conexus Interns program needs more students! Applications are due this week for the paid, local, summer internships with advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) companies. Loogootee-based company, Loughmiller Machine, Tool & Design is looking to host two interns.  Currently there are no local candidates.....The Deadline is January 31, 2017!

Senior Sara Bailey Finalist for Whitinger Scholarship.

Loogootee Community Schools is exploring the possibility of adding additional bus stops within and near the city limits of Loogootee. We would like your input. Please complete this survey by Friday, January 27.

School Bus Survey Link

2012 State Basketball Champs to be honored and Colin Nelson supported.

Benefit Dinner for Mike Taylor

Loogootee Schools will be in session Monday, January 16 and Monday, Februrary 20 to make up the days missed January 5th and 6th.

Kyleigh Courter, Shelby Graber, DeAnna Canell and Bri Greene

Senora Bough, center, with two colleagues from Spain.

Mr. Whitney's Speech class beginning the Debate process.

The Loogootee Book Fair is in Full Swing

Geography of the World.

2017 ONR SEAP Application Closes
November 30th!!!

Mr. Dave Smith is our Teacher Spotlight

Ivy Tech has some important news...

Chemistry students working with chemicals.

Mr. Chezem discussing farming methods

Members of the Jasper Engines Partnership

Cole Harmon makes good use of Fall Break to visit his father in Italy who is there on business.

Students in grades 7 through 12 had a powerful convocation with Cara Filler today.

A meeting for parents/guardians of students in grades 5-11 was held on Tuesday, September 13 from 6:00-6:30 in the High School Auditorium to discuss assessments (ISTEP/NWEA) and the new math textbooks and curriculum.  Click HERE to view the meeting presentation and notes.

Volleyball and Tennis having great success.

There will be a meeting in the Loogootee High School Auditorium on Tuesday, August 2 at 6:30 pm for parents/guardians of students in grades 9-12 to hear about Loogootee High School's 1:1 Chromebook roll-out and Blended Learning Initiative.

The Textbook/Course Fees for Loogootee Elementary and Middle School are listed below.  The fees for Loogootee High School will vary based on the individual student schedule.  Those will be available soon on Family Access.

Loogootee Elementary Fees

Loogootee Middle School Fees

During the regular School Board Meeting on July 21, the Loogootee School Board voted to add Early Release Professional Develompent Days to the Calendar.  

Attention 7th-12th grade students:

Mrs. Anderson will be the Guidance Office and available for students and parents to come in and discuss class schedules on Wednesday, July 27th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Thursday, July 28thfrom 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Registration for the 2016-17 School year will take place on August 2nd and 3rd.  On August 2nd, registration will take place from 8:00-6:30 in the Middle/High School Cafeteria.   On August 3rd, registration will take place from 8:00-3:30 in the main office of the school building of enrollment.

Loogootee Community Schools is seeking input on a proposal for early release days for professional development for the 16-17 school year.  Please click on the following link for more information: Early Release Days Information.

You can leave questions, comments, and/or express concerns at the following link: Comment Survey.  If prompted use Pin# 5525.  The comment survey will be available until July 15.

Loogootee Community Schools was selected as a recipient of an ROI/Ivy Tech Graduation and Career Coach.  This is a postion that will be shared with Bloomfield School District.  More information about this position and information on how to apply can be found at https://jobs.ivytech.edu/postings/26901

“KUDOS” TO THE LHS MUSICAL DEPARTMENT (and Many Others)

When I was a high school student, one of the classes that had a great impact on me was entitled “Etymology”.  During this class, we explored the root meanings of words and many new words were added to my vocabulary from this course.  One of those words came to mind this past weekend when I had the pleasure of watching Loogootee High School’s presentation of “Beauty and the Beast.”  ...........

As of May 24, more that 91 Alumni have registered on the site.  Thank you and please spread the word!  Alumni Reunion information has been released.  Click below for more information.

NSWC Crane and Greene Education Services are once again partnering to offer STEM camps this summer for students entering grades 2 - 10.

Space is limited, so register now to reserve a spot.
 

Promising Practices

This week Loogootee Schools is proud to announce the launching of an Alumni Website. The immediate goal is to gather alumni information in order to create a directory so alumni can connect to one another.  

 www.loogootee.k12.in.us/alumni

The March Five

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Highlights of 5 great things going on right now at Loogootee Community Schools.

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On Monday, February 12, an 8th grade Parent Night was held in the Loogootee Cafeteria to discuss high school plans for the class of 2022.  Below is a link to that presentation.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Huff (ahuff@loogootee.k12.in.us) or Mrs. Anderson (tanderson@loogootee.k12.in.us).

8th grade students will begin to fill out their 4-year plans February 19-23.  

8th Grade Parent Night Presentation

Loogootee's FFA Chapter is in atttendance at the annual conference!  In just its second year in existence, we are growing and making LHS proud!  

2018 Prom Royalty Candidates

Haley Burch earned a Silver on her flute solo.  Carson Rayhill earned a Gold on his French horn solo.  Kayla Taylor earned a Gold on her flute solo.

Junior Cade Chezem accepts the challenge from Jim "Basketball" Jones as he reminds the students about the importance of being unique, accepting oneself and spreading the joy to others.  Mr. Jones put an exciting spin on how best to treat others the way we wish to be treated.  

Katie Sims

Hire Technology is offered at high schools and career centers across the state and is designed to prepare students to enter the work force at a middle-skill level right after high school, or give them a jump start on their post-secondary AML studies. Regardless, the results are the same: an emerging workforce that understands the concepts of safety, quality, process improvement, basic lean theory, and the technology prevalent in today’s AML facilities.

Kimberly Rogers

Class of 2018 in front of the US Capital Building!

Attention Juniors:  Read Below!!!

Corbin Henninger

Highlights of 5 great things going on right now at Loogootee Community Schools.

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Seniors met with Jostens this week and received their tassels, graduation gear and information pertaining to the big day in May!  

Melody Brunson Washington Times Herald

Lane Keller

Jordan Leatherman

Come check out our Book Fair for grades K-4, October 23-27, and

grades 5-12, October 30 - November 3.  Shop online until November 13th.  

A large variety of books will be availbable for purchase.

http://www.scholastic.com/bf/loogootee

The April Five

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Freshman Cross Country and Track runner Kaylee Auterson was one of four Indiana High School Runners to receive a fully paid entry to USATF Cross Country Camp in Lake Placid, New York this summer.  Way to go, Kaylee!

The Indiana Department of Education has approved Loogootee Schools to utilize Planned eLearning days for the 17-18 school year.  A Planned eLearning day would count as a day of school but it would have to be done on a day in which school is not scheduled.   This eLearning Day has been scheduled for Saturday, February 17.  By participating in the eLearning day through providing evidence of work, a student will earn attendance credit for the school day.  However, students will not physically come to school that day.................

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Tri Kappa donates to the art department for supplies.

Loogootee Students team with local businesses to help create a hospital security system!

Due to inclement weather, the IU-College Planning Night is now set for February 20th, 7:00 p.m.  High School auditorium.  This is open to parents of current Sophomores and Juniors.  Click below for more information.