LHS Announcements Dec. 13, 2019

1. Seniors: Yearbook Senior Tribute Ads are on sale. Only a limited number of ad space is reserved. The deadline to purchase one and submit photos is January 6. Please contact Mrs. Tyler to order one.

2. Also for seniors: Please submit a baby picture to be featured in the 2020 yearbook to Mrs. Tyler in room 236.

3. Anyone interested in playing in the Powder Puff Volleyball game should see any current volleyball player or Coach Neff in room 419. The game will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21st at 3 pm. The cost to play is $10. Practice will be held on Tuesday 12/17 at 5:30.

4. Congratulations to our JV Lady Lions on their hard-fought 18-16 win over the NMB Lady Chiefs on Thursday night. Leading scorers were Monica Martin with 8 points and RaNaija Livingston with 6 points.

5. Congratulations to the JV boy’s basketball team for their dominating home victory over rival North Myrtle Beach last night.

6. Students, when attending our basketball games it is expected that you sit on the home side of our gym for our home games and when we travel to an away game you sit on the visitor side of their gym.

7. Don't forget that Monday is Christmas Spirit Day!  Come decked out in red, white, and/or green!

Thank you and have a Fantastic Friday!

LHS Announcements Dec. 9, 2019

1. Seniors: Yearbook Senior Tribute Ads are on sale. Only a limited number of ad space is reserved in the yearbook for Senior Ads. The deadline to purchase a senior ad and submit photos for the ad is January 6. Please contact Mrs. Tyler to order your senior ad.

2. Also for seniors: Please submit a baby picture to be featured in the 2020 yearbook. See Mrs. Tyler in room 236.

3. Softball winter practices begin today after school at 3:45 pm. We will practice Monday-Thursday for the 2 weeks prior to Christmas break, weather permitting. A physical and all online information must be completed in order to participate.

4. Baseball players who are not involved in a winter sport and plan on playing varsity, JV or b team baseball this year will begin practice today at 4:00. Players should report to the high school baseball field and must have a current physical and Arbiter information complete in order to participate.

5. Congratulations to the wrestling team for going 3 and 1 this weekend in the Swamp Fox Duals Tournament with wins over Waccamaw, Goose Creek, and Cross High school. We placed 4th out of 15 teams. Way to go wrestlers!

6. Congratulations to the following athletes for being named Lions of the Week…..First is Landon Gerrald. During the Swamp Fox Duals tournament, he gave up more than 10% of his body weight to every opponent, even though he only had one pin during the tournament, it was this pin that the team needed to move on into the consolation finals.

And next is Corteria Chestnut. Friday night against NMB, she led the team with 15 points, all 3 pts attempts and played excellent defense. She is a natural leader in the classroom and on the court.

Thank you and have a Marvelous Monday!

LHS Announcements Dec. 3, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale for $30 until Wed., Dec. 4. This is the last 2 days to purchase tickets. See Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. Seniors: Yearbook Senior Tribute Ads are on sale now. Only a limited number of ad space is reserved in the yearbook for Senior Ads. The deadline to purchase a senior ad and submit photos for the ad is January 6. Please contact Mrs. Tyler to order your senior ad.

3. Archers, there is a mandatory practice this Friday at 3:30 in the mini-gym. You must bring your signed permission form if it not already submitted.

4. The Fall Athletic Banquet will be held on December 4 @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Dressy/casual attire is requested for the event.

5. Softball winter practices begin Monday, December 9 after school at 3:45 pm. We will have practices Monday through Thursday for the 2 weeks before Christmas break, weather permitting.

6. Baseball players who are not involved in a winter sport and plan on playing varsity, JV or b team baseball this year will begin practice on Monday, December 9 at 4:00. Practice schedules for the remainder of winter practice will be given out on that day. Players should report to the high school baseball field and must have a current physical and Arbiter information complete to participate.

For lunch today you’ll have your choice of Beef Nachos or Pizza with a fresh-baked roll.

Your sides will be French fries and pinto beans. We’ll have our delicious fruit plates, turkey chef salads, Grab-n- Go bags. And don’t forget to stop by our snack line for our usual variety of goodies!

Thank you and have a terrific Tuesday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 20, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale for $25 this week. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. All juniors are reminded to return your ACT/SAT letter signed by a parent as soon as possible. The deadline for returning letters is Friday, November 22nd. All juniors must complete a form to sign up for the ACT or SAT.

3. Archers: If you have returned your permission form, archery practice will begin this Friday in the mini-gym at 3:30.

4. Seniors: Please stop by Mrs. Tyler's room #236 to choose the senior portrait you prefer to be placed in the yearbook. The deadline to choose your portrait is Tuesday, Nov. 26. If you do not choose a portrait by Nov. 26, the yearbook staff will choose one for you.

5. Students and staff … don't forget to wear your favorite college gear or colors to celebrate college fan day on Friday, November 22. Class competition points will be given.

6. In honor of College Fan Day this Friday, Nov. 22, the Yearbook Staff is sponsoring a College Fan Hat Day. For just $1, students and staff may wear a College Team hat for the day. College Team hats ONLY are approved. See Mrs. Tyler in Room #236 or a Yearbook Staff member at lunch to pay.

7. There will be no Upward Bound tutoring this afternoon.

8. The Fall Athletic Banquet will be held on December 4 @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Dressy/casual attire is requested for the event.

9. Come out this evening and watch the current and future Loris High Lion basketball teams at the first annual blue and white basketball scrimmage. Admission is free, and the concession stand will be open. The Loris Middle School boys and girls along with the Loris High School boys and girls will play in an inter-squad scrimmage game. The first game begins at 5 p.m.

Thank you and have a Wonderful Wednesday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 19, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale for $25 this week. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. All juniors are reminded to return your ACT/SAT letter signed by a parent as soon as possible. The deadline for returning letters is Friday, November 22nd. All juniors must complete a form to sign up for the ACT or SAT.

3. There will be a soccer meeting today at 3:45 today in the community room for any student interested in playing soccer this year.

4. Loris Idol will be held this evening at 6 PM in the auditorium. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Please come out and support the LHS Choral program and enjoy the entertainment from our students!

5. Students and staff ... do not forget to wear your favorite college gear or colors to celebrate college fan day on Friday, November 22. Class competition points will be given.

6. In honor of College Fan Day this Friday, Nov. 22, the Yearbook Staff is sponsoring a College Fan Hat Day. For just $1, students and staff may wear a College Team hat for the day. College Team hats ONLY are approved. See Mrs. Tyler in Room #236 or a Yearbook Staff member at lunch to pay.

7. The Fall Athletic Banquet will be held on December 4 @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Dressy/casual attire is requested for the event.

8. Come out tomorrow evening and watch the current and future Loris High Lion basketball teams at the first annual blue and white basketball scrimmage. Admission is free, and the concession stand will be open. The Loris Middle School boys and girls along with the Loris High School boys and girls will play in an inter-squad scrimmage game. The first game begins at 5 p.m.

Thank you and have a Terrific Tuesday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 15, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale for $20 today. They will go up again on Monday. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. Attention all prospective National Honors Society Induction members: This is a reminder that the application packet, community service documentation, and fee are due to Mrs. Vescovi by Monday, November 18 at 3:30 p.m. No late paperwork will be accepted.

3. All juniors are reminded to return your ACT/SAT letter signed by a parent as soon as possible. The deadline for returning letters is Friday, November 22nd. All juniors must complete a form to sign up for the ACT or SAT.

4. The Fall Athletic Banquet will be held on December 4 @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Dressy/casual attire is requested for the event.

5. Several local basketball stars have been honored by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association. The SCBCA released its annual Elite boys and girls, as well as their pre-season rankings and top seniors. Loris High School is pleased to announce that our very own Will Hemingway has been named on the 3A Boys Top 5 Seniors list! We are so proud!

6. Congratulations to the Loris FFA Soil Judging Team for placing 4th in the state competition on Thursday, November 14th. The competing team consisted of Chloe Holmes, Mason Tyler, and Nathan Todd. Out of all the students competing, Nathan Todd finished first place, the highest individual. They worked hard and dedicated a lot of time to this competition.

7. Loris High School is pleased to announce that we had several students and staff receive awards for the 2019 Horry County Fans’ Choice Awards! First-place winners will be invited to attend the awards ceremony on December 17 at 4:30 p.m.

1st place Quarterback: Gage Conner

3rd place Wide Receiver: Brice Faircloth

1st place Linebacker: Jacob Black

1st place Offensive Lineman: Chandler Graham

2nd place Offensive Lineman: Hunter McGuire

1st place Assistant Coach: Adrian Grady

3rd place Best Cheer Squad

2nd place Best School Spirit

2nd place Mascot

2nd place Band

Thank you and have a Fantastic Friday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 14, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale this week for $20. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. Attention all prospective National Honors Society Induction members: This is a reminder that the application packet, community service documentation, and fee are due to Mrs. Vescovi by Monday, November 18 at 3:30 p.m. No late paperwork will be accepted.

3. All juniors are reminded to return your ACT/SAT letter signed by a parent as soon as possible. The deadline for returning letters is Friday, November 22nd. All juniors must complete a form to sign up for the ACT or SAT.

4. The powderpuff game will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5. This is a softball fundraising event. Chicken bog and hot chocolate will be available to purchase.

5. The Fall Athletic Banquet will be held on December 4 @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Dressy/casual attire is requested for the event.

Thank you and have a Thankful Thursday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 13, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale this week for $20. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. Attention all prospective National Honors Society Induction members: This is a reminder that the application packet, community service documentation, and fee are due to Mrs. Vescovi by Monday, November 18 at 3:30 p.m. No late paperwork will be accepted.

3. The powderpuff game will be held tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $5. This is a softball fundraising event. Chicken bog and hot chocolate will be available to purchase.

4. The Fall Athletic Banquet will be held on December 4 @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Dressy/casual attire is requested for the event.

5. Yearbook 2020 personalization is now available. Students may add names, monograms, or icons to their yearbook cover. Please see Mrs. Tyler to order!

Thank you and have a Wonderful Wednesday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 12, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale this week for $20. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. The powderpuff game will be held next Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. Students that are interested in playing or cheering need to sign up with Mrs. Cox in room 229 no later than today. The cost to play or cheer is $20.

3. Yearbook 2020 personalization is now available. Students may add names, monograms, or icons to their yearbook cover. Please see Mrs. Tyler to order!

Thank you and have a Terrific Tuesday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 7, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale this week for $15. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours before they go up again.

2. This is the LAST week to sign up to be in the Talent Show on November 19th at 6 PM. See Mrs. Whittington for an application and to audition!

3. The powderpuff game will be held next Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. Students that are interested in playing or cheering need to sign up with Mrs. Cox in room 229 no later than today. The cost to play or cheer is $20.

4. The National Art Honors Society will hold an official meeting this afternoon. Club fees are also due at the meeting. See Mrs. Mendiola if you have any questions.

5. Yearbook 2020 personalization is now available. Students may add names, monograms, or icons to their yearbook cover. Please see Mrs. Tyler to order!

Thank you and have a Thrilling Thursday!

LHS Announcements Nov. 5, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale this week for $15. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase yours.

2. Student Council will meet at 7:45 a.m on Wednesday, November 6 in Mrs. Vescovi's room. This is an important meeting to discuss upcoming events. Please arrive on time to avoid getting demerits.

3. Underclassman picture MAKE-UP day is tomorrow during 1st block. This is the last day to take pictures to be included in the 2020 yearbook. This is a pre-pay program so please bring picture money on Wednesday if you would like to purchase pictures.

4. This is the LAST week to sign up to be in the Talent Show on November 19th at 6 PM. See Mrs. Whittington for an application and to audition!

5. The powderpuff game will be Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. Students that are interested in playing or cheering need to sign up with Mrs. Cox in room 229 by Thursday, November 7th. The cost to play or cheer is $20. Students who previously paid to play or cheer are already signed up to participate. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Cox.

6. The National Art Honors Society will hold an official meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7th. Club dues are also due on this day. See Mrs. Mendiola if you have any questions.

7. Yearbook 2020 personalization is now available. Students may add names, monograms, or icons to their yearbook cover. Please see Mrs. Tyler to order!

8. JV and Varsity girls basketball will begin tryouts today - Wednesday from 4:30-6:30 pm @ LHS. It's extremely important to have all physical information completed.

9. Boys Basketball tryouts will be Nov 4th - 7th. You must have a valid physical and arbiter athlete completed to participate.

Thank you and have a Terrific Tuesday!

LHS Announcements Oct. 31, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets are on sale this week for $10. Please see Mrs. Vescovi to purchase a ticket. Ticket prices will go up weekly. The Winter Formal will be Saturday, December 7 from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Oz at Broadway at the Beach. Semi-formal dress is required.

2. The powderpuff game will be Thursday, November 14th at 6:00 p.m. Students that are interested in playing or cheering need to sign up with Mrs. Cox in room 229 by Thursday, November 7th. The cost to play or cheer is $20. Students who previously paid to play or cheer are already signed up to participate. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Cox.

3. The National Art Honors Society will hold an official meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7th. Club dues are also due on this day. See Mrs. Mendiola if you have any questions.

4. All sophomores are invited to apply for HOBY, Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program. One sophomore from Loris High School will be selected as the school representative. Criteria for selection will include school leadership and service to the community. See Guidance for HOBY applications.

5. Yearbook 2020 personalization is now available. Students may add names, monograms, or icons to their yearbook cover. Please see Mrs. Tyler to order!

6. JV and Varsity girls basketball try-outs will be held Nov 4-6th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Any questions or concerns please contact one of the coaches.

7. Boys Basketball tryouts will be Nov 4th - 7th. You must have a valid physical and arbiter athlete completed to tryout.

8. Baseball conditioning for today has been canceled. Conditioning will resume on December 3rd and 5th at 3:45 and Winter practice will begin for all players not involved in a Winter sport on December 9th at 3:45.

9. Congratulations to the girls' golf team for their fine top ten finish out of the states' best 17 teams. Leading the lady lions were Chessa Lee, Kenzie McCallum, and Rylie Saffles. Chessa finished 17th out of 119 participants while Kenzie and Rylie finished 22nd and 58th respectively. Congratulations and great job girls!

10. Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team on their 3rd place finish behind Aynor and Cheraw! A special congratulations to Gabe Davidson for placing in the top 10 and to the “2019 Region Champion,” Ridge Kidder!!!

Thank you and have a Thankful Thursday!

LHS Announcements Oct. 24, 2019

1. Winter Formal tickets will go on sale next week for $10. After next week, prices will increase weekly. See Mrs. Vescovi to purchase a ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

2. The National Art Honors Society will hold an official meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7th. Club dues are also due on this day. See Mrs. Mendiola if you have any questions.

3. Juniors: A Jostens representative will return to LHS for class ring service or delivery on Monday, Oct. 28th from 11:30-1:45.

4. If you would like to purchase a 2020 yearbook, see Mrs. Tyler in room #236. They are currently on sale for $45.

5. There will be a mandatory meeting for all boys interested in trying out for the basketball team this afternoon immediately after school in the cafeteria.

6. JV and Varsity girl’s basketball will have tryouts on October 28-30th from 4:30-6:30 pm. Please contact Coach Doug Gause, Coach Katie Windley, Coach Nichole Stackhouse or Coach Vanessa Gause with any questions or concerns. Participants must have all physical forms and online information complete before tryout dates.

7. For any student interested in wrestling this year, there will be a parents' meeting on October 30th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium.

8. Congratulations to the girl’s golf team for qualifying for states this past Monday. This is the first Loris girl's golf team to qualify! Team members are Chessa Lee, Kenzie McCallum, Rylie Saffles, Ja’Mya Jackson, and Danica McCallum. Great job girls and good luck in the finals next week.

Thank you and have a Thankful Thursday!

LHS Announcements Oct. 21, 2019

1. Students, please listen up…if you have paid your tech fee but have not received a charger, please see Mrs. Livingston in the cafeteria during your lunch to let her know.

2. Don’t forget to wear and share orange in support of bullying prevention this Wednesday, Oct. 23rd.

3. There will be a brief archery meeting after school on Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Ms. Goings' room for students who have returned signed permission forms.

4. For any student interested in wrestling this year, there will be a parents' meeting on October 30th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium.

5. Juniors: A Jostens representative will return to LHS for class ring service or delivery on Monday, Oct. 28th from 11:30-1:45.

6. The 2020 yearbook is currently on sale for $45. This will be the lowest price of the year. See Mrs. Tyler in room #236 to order yours.

7. Congratulations to Jalisa Grate and JeVade Isaiah for being crowned our 2019 Homecoming King and Queen at Friday night’s game. Also congratulations to our runners-up, Maddie Cox and Gage Conner.

Thank you and have a Magnificent Monday!

LHS Announcements Oct. 16, 2019

1. All homecoming court members will practice on Thursday, October 17th at 3:30 p.m. on the football field. Practice will last approximately 15 minutes. Please be on time. (10/16-10/17)

2. The homecoming parade will be Friday, October 18th in downtown Loris beginning at 4:00 p.m. Come out and support our homecoming festivities. (10/16-10/18)

3. Juniors: A Jostens representative will return to LHS for class ring service or delivery on Monday, Oct. 28th from 11:30-1:45.

4. Loris Idol will be held on Tues., Nov. 19th at 6 pm. The show will feature acts from our student body and hopefully some staff as well. There will also be professional judges and an audience voting portion like American Idol. If you are interested in being in the show, please see Mrs. Whittington in room 701 to pick up and application and for more information.

5. Please help us bring the spirit during homecoming on October 18 by everyone purchasing and wearing our school colors. If you would like to purchase a homecoming shirt, please stop by the Virtual Enterprise booth at lunch or you can stop by the library and see Mrs. Daniels or Mrs. Rose.

6. The 2020 yearbook is currently on sale for $45. This will be the lowest price of the year. See Mrs. Tyler in room #236 to order yours!

7. Girls' golf practice for today has been canceled.

8. The Blackout Day Class Competition results are as follows:

9. 1st place - Seniors - 46% participation

10.2nd place - Freshmen - 41% participation

11.3rd place - Juniors - 39% participation

12.4th place - Sophomores - 31% participation

Thank you and have a wonderful Wednesday!