This year, the annual long anticipated Pops concert is taking place June 3 and June 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Ledyard High School. Kids and teachers alike look forward to Pops because it is a fun, energetic and upbeat show. The show is also a sign that summer is quickly approaching. The concert is a… Read More 2016 Pops Preview
A to the budget passing: The budget passed 689 to 347 in a townwide vote on May 17. The decisions weren’t easy, but it ensures nothing else will be cut. Thank you to the Board of Education for always keeping the students and their education in mind. A to a second Spirit Week: Nothing surprised… Read More The 2015-2016 Report Card
In 2012, Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American high school student, was fatally shot. Today, his story is very well-known. His murderer George Zimmerman, now 32, was released on a $9,000 bond in 2013 (ABC News). Recently, Zimmerman auctioned off the pistol used to kill Martin shortly after the weapon was returned to him by… Read More George Zimmerman’s Gun Auction
Artwork always hangs in the 600s. There are always portraits and a couple of ceramic pots in the display case. But when Arts Night comes around, a couple pieces of work turn into hundreds. Slowly, over the course of a week or so, more and more art is hung: portraits and color wheels, collages and… Read More Arts Students Display Their Work
Finals week may be one of the most dreaded weeks of the year, but good news for you if you’re a senior, you probably don’t have to worry about it. Thanks to school policy, teachers may allow any seniors who have a 90 percent or higher as a final grade to be exempt from the… Read More Senior Exemptions: Con
As the year wraps up, many seniors are thankful for the possibility of not having to take one or more final exams. Most would agree that this privilege comes with seniority and gives 12th graders a break. Despite this, there are still students that advocate for exemptions for all grades in exchange for working hard… Read More Senior Exemptions: Pro
Ledyard High School offers an array of clubs for individuals to get involved with in their school community. One group, the National Honor Society, allows members to volunteer at the elementary schools. From reading to the little ones to assisting with the annual field day, the students have an overwhelming amount of opportunities to dedicate… Read More NHS Members Dedicate Time at Elementary Schools
On May 27, the Wind Orchestra and Jazz Band will host an Instrumental Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Ledyard High School auditorium. The emotions of the instrumentalists are mixed as the preparation for the final concert gets closer. “It really isn’t as heartbreaking as I thought it would be,” senior Catherine Rousseau said. “… Read More Ledyard to Host End of the Year Instrumental Concert
Applications are now available in the main office for the Mr. and Miss Ledyard Fair Scholarship pageant. They can also be printed from the Ledyard Fair website: ledyardfair.org. The pageant will take place during the annual Ledyard Fair in September and is open to any student 14-18 years old. The top three winners will receive… Read More The 2016 Mr. and Miss Ledyard Fair
At Ledyard High School, all students are at some point required to create presentations, whether it’s highlighting the themes of a classic novel or presenting opinions about the American Dream after reading “The Great Gatsby.” Despite the fact that most students dread presentations with all their heart, they are undeniably useful. They help students organize… Read More The Privilege of Choice
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