Monday, October 6...A Day
Tuesday, October 7...B Day
Wednesday, October 8...A Day; Advisory
Thursday, October 9...B Day
Friday, October 10...A Day; Pep Rally
Quick Links:
Ledyard Public Schools Calendar
September/October A/B Calendar
Announcements:
Homecoming Dance. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 11, from 6:30-9:30pm. The dress code is semi-formal (no jeans!), and students in all grades are welcome to attend. Please note: there is no formal coat check room this year. Think carefully about what you bring in with you, as it will be your responsibility all night.
Homecoming Guest Forms. Only juniors and seniors may bring guests who do not attend LHS to the Homecoming Dance. Juniors and seniors wishing to bring an out of school guest, under the age of 21, to Homecoming must complete the guest permission form prior to purchasing a ticket. Please pick up a form at the APO.
Homecoming Tickets. Homecoming ticket sales begin Wednesday, October 1. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased with cash or check (payable to Ledyard High School). Guest tickets may not be purchased without guest form approval. In order to purchase a ticket, students must be in positive academic and attendance standing. Ticket sales end Wednesday, October 8.
Hoco Closet. Need a dress for Homecoming? Check out LHS's Prom Closet for Hoco. These dresses are FREE for the taking for you to KEEP or RETURN. There are styles and sizes of dresses for everyone. The HOCO Closet is located in the 100's corner by the stairwell, and you're welcome to visit it during lunch until the big dance on October 11.
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Homecoming - no coat check. All students attending Homecoming should note that there is no formal coat and bag check room this year. Please leave all valuables and extras in your vehicles and note that you are responsible for your own belongings all night!
AgriScience fundraisers. AgSci students heading to Ireland in the spring are hosting fundraisers! Please visit Preston Farms Corn Maze on October 17 (rain date October 18). Profits from tickets sold to the maze will benefit the trip. If you attend between 4:30 and 7:30 PM, there will be an Italian dinner available for $5 purchase, silent auction items to bid on, and face painting! See flier for more details about the event and link to silent auction items list! Please also help us raise funds by dining at the Engine Room in Mystic during the month of October and rounding up your bill! All extra funds will benefit students attending the trip.
Spirit Week. This week is Spirit Week! All students and staff are invited to join in on dress up day themes and engage in friendly competition at the pep rally on Friday. Dress up themes are:
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Men in Black vs. Aliens
Wednesday: Through the Ages (Grade 9 = babies; Grade 10 = kids; Grade 11 = midlife crisis; Grade 12 = senior citizens)
Thursday: Meme Day
Friday: Class Colors (Grade 9 = yellow; Grade 10 = red; Grade 11 = green; Grade 12 = blue)
Clothing Drive. We will be accepting clothing donations all week -- in the morning and during both lunch waves -- to help each class with their Dress to Impress challenge at the pep rally on Friday. Bring your donations this week!
School Supply Drive. Youth Alive is hosting its annual Fill-A-Backpack drive during Spirit week. Item collection will be every morning in the front lobby, and also during both lunch waves. We ask that you please bring in NEW school supplies such as writing utensils, notebooks, and binders. Any class can earn bonus points for spirit week based on each new school supply donated. All items collected will be donated to United Way of Southeastern CT.
Coffee House. Our first coffee house is on October 9 from 7-9pm in the cafeteria! Performers get in free. Sign up using this Form or see Mr. Jannke in room 211.
Socktober. Fuzzy, warm, comfy sock weather is upon us. However, not everyone has access to a clean pair of socks. Our Interact Club will be collecting NEW socks for those in need during the month of October. Please consider bringing in packages of men's, women's or children's socks and donate them in the purple and pink laundry baskets in the cafeteria during lunch waves. All donations will be added to the Ledyard Rotary Clubs "Socktober drive" to benefit those in need. Please consider helping someone keep warm this Fall and Winter.
Costa Rica Trip June 2026. For more information or to register see this document or Mr. Jannke in 211.
Tutoring Program. The National Honor Society runs a tutoring program. Students tutor other students. If you would like to tutor others, join the Google Classroom with code fszwuxt (non-NHS tutors are welcome/needed!). To request a tutor, email Ariana Gutierrez at gutierrez-durana@ledyard.net. If you have any questions see Mr. Jannke.
Service Opportunities. Mr. Jannke (room 211) runs a Google Classroom called "Service Opportunities." Requests from other schools, organizations, and community members are regularly posted. If you are looking to do more community service activities, join the Classroom with code tjxoi34 and then sign up for events. Community service is personally rewarding and it helps build your resume for whatever you choose to do after high school. Get involved, help, and have fun.
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. The application for this year's Voice of Democracy competition, sponsored by VFW post 4608, is now available! The deadline for essay submission is Friday, October 31. The 2025-2026 Theme is: How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country? Prizes and scholarships will be awarded at the Post, District, State and National Level. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible. More information and application about the contest can be found on the VFW Post 4608 website by clicking HERE.
Student Parking. To obtain a permit to park on campus, licensed seniors and juniors may bring payment of $25 (cash or check payable to Ledyard High School), their license and registration, and the completed pages three and four of the parking packet to the Main Office. They can find the packet HERE, or linked above, sent to them via email, or in hard copy in the Main Office.
ONGOING CLUB MEETINGS:
Dungeons and Dragons Club. Dungeons and Dragons will meet Mondays after school in room 106, from 2:10-3:30pm. Email Ms. Szell at sszell@ledyard.net or stop by her room with any questions. All are welcome to attend!
More Than Words. More Than Words is a student leadership group aimed at supporting and celebrating the variety of cultures and students at LHS. Meetings are held every Tuesday all year long. Meetings are after school in room 211 until 3:30 (you can leave early if necessary). Join the Classroom with code uzbmvlb. Contact Mr. Jannke for more information.
Magic the Gathering Club. Magic, the Gathering is a superb card game that’s easy to learn and fun to play. Everyone is welcome, with any level of experience! We have games and tournaments every Tuesday after school in room 215/216 and are always happy to teach new players. Bring your own deck or borrow one of ours. All materials are provided. Come learn a new game and meet new people!
Youth Alive. The Youth Alive Bible Club will begin holding after school meetings every other Wednesday in room 102 beginning September 10th. All are welcome.
National Ocean Science Bowl. This group meets Wednesdays after school in room 103... 2:10-3:00 PM. Are you interested in the ocean and want a chance to test your knowledge? The ocean bowl is a quiz bowl style competition, want to learn more? Email Mr. Bednarz at dbednarz@ledyard.net or simply show up on Wednesday afternoon.
Key Club. Getting involved with school and community service is great for making connections, helping others, building your resume, etc., all while having fun. To sign up for Key Club events and to know meeting times, join the Classroom with code mjg4otj. Contact Mr. Jannke in 211 for more.
Interact Club. The Interact Club is the youth Rotary club for LHS. If you are looking to volunteer with service projects and help with other Rotary needs, this is the club. You will have opportunities to give back to the community while developing leadership skills and working with Rotarians who are active in their career or retired. Service projects and activities range from Rotary events like the Car Cruise, to powderpuff football, to blood drive organization, to distributing dictionaries to third graders, or to helping with town clean up efforts. If interested, please attend Activity Period meetings Mr. Wiz's room, 305 and join the Google classroom, 4zkhduj, for an update of available events and announcements.