Communities across the nation are celebrating “National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week” this week. According to the 2016, Monitoring the Future, an annual survey on teen drug use, students reported the lowest rates of drug use since the survey began back in 1975.  Across 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students, the results show a continued long-term decline in the use of many illicit substances, including marijuana, as well as alcohol, tobacco, and the misuse of some prescription medications, among the nation’s teens. Join millions of teens across the nation who choose to be alcohol, tobacco and drug free!  Get the facts and shatter the myths about drugs!

Attention all students who have taken or are taking an Advanced Placement course this year:  Please remember to provide your AP exam registration form and payment to Mrs. Smith in the Assistant Principals’ office no later than Friday, February 17th.  You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to earn college credit, so be sure to register by the deadline. See Mrs. Smith with any questions, or for an additional copy of the registration form.

Have you ever wanted to be on TV or part of TV production? If so, next year there is a Digital Communications class offered here at LHS. Students will learn how to produce the announcements as well as make commercials, learn video editing and producing skills. Make sure to mark ‘Digital Communications’ on your registration form and see Mr. Greene with any questions.

It’s time once again for underclassmen to select their courses for next year. On New Year’s Eve, our own Social Studies department was in Times Square thinking about all the wonderful classes you can take in the new school year. With Mr. Burch playing Anderson Cooper and Ms. Hendi playing Kathy Griffin, they filed this report (play video).

And now for sports related news…

Both JV and Varsity girls’ basketball teams won last night against Middletown.  JV won 35-34 in overtime, and Varsity won 53-29.

Tonight, our boys’ teams take on Middletown at Middletown.  The JV game starts at 5:30 pm and Varsity begins at 7:00 pm.

Tomorrow, our wrestling team will travel to Oakdale for a match.  The match will begin at 12:00 pm.  Come out and support our team!

That’s all we have for you today. To replay this video or watch previous announcements, visit schooltube.com/lhslancertv.

Until next time, have a fabulous Friday, Linganore.