Freshman year, going from being the oldest in middle school to being the new underclassman, is a difficult change. Learning your way around the school and making new friends are just some of the challenges the freshmen will face. Joining sports and clubs is a great way to meet new people, sophomores or upperclassmen… Read More Survival of the Freshest
Although the students in the Agriscience program make up a big percentage of Ledyard High School, many individuals who aren’t a part of the program know little about what really goes on down those Ag halls. The Agriscience program offers many opportunities and career pathways, from horticulture to mechanics, and small animals to farm animals.… Read More Totally “Normal” Days in Ag
The 2026-2027 school year kicked off and has already been an adventure. After an eventful August and September, here are the grades for the year so far! Freshman Class Elections: A+ The freshman class voted for their student council. Many amazing candidates gave speeches as they competed for a spot on the class office. Karlesia… Read More September As and Fs
Ledyard High School graduate Chris Russell, from the class of 2001, directed a 23-minute short film called “The Lord of all Future Space and Time.” It is showing at the Mystic Film Festival on September 26. It is a western that gets suddenly bombarded with sci-fi elements, and also a comedy pondering deep life questions… Read More LHS Graduate Directs Short Film
As incoming freshmen, there are many different high schools that you can choose from with each having different qualities that make them appealing, but the most unique is Ledyard. Why do you ask? Well, there are many different reasons. Here are some of our favorite parts straight from Ledyard High School students. Junior Jackson Favry… Read More Freshman Survival Guide: Tips for Starting Strong
Springs Sports concluded: A+ Spring sports have come to an end. The softball team had a great run in the ECC and state tournament, and the baseball team won ECC’s and also had a good run in the state tournament. Boys’ lacrosse concluded its season after a lot of hard work and dedication. The girls’… Read More May As and Fs
Entering high school is a big step for many freshmen. Many students have looked up to the upperclassmen throughout their entire time in school. Now, they are becoming peers, learning in classes together, and becoming teammates or joining the same club. This can become very overwhelming for students who may not have a big group… Read More Five Things Every Incoming Freshman Should Know Before Entering High School
The National Football League free agency signing period started March 11, which means it has been going on for around two months now. Since that day, teams have made both impactful and questionable decisions when it comes to signing contracts with new players. Some teams may have acquired a position they don’t need, while others… Read More Fan Perspective: Student Reactions to the Latest NFL Free Agency Signings
As senior year comes to an end, seniors are becoming ready to embark on their new journeys of being adults. Some students are going on to college, trade school, enlisting in the military, taking a gap year, and some are joining the workforce. But what all these new experiences have in common is that they… Read More Are Seniors Really Ready For Adulthood?
It’s a consensus that one of the biggest recommendations high schoolers would give upcoming middle school students is to get involved. The better question is how? What do the clubs do and how can they get involved in them? One of the other opportunities LHS includes (that comes in very handy if you are an… Read More “Get Involved!” but how?
