Hoping our students, staff, and their families have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving break. We are grateful to have them in our lives! GO LIONS!
Attention families-
21st Century will be cancelled on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. It will resume after the holiday!
Thank you!
Hello Lanphier Families-
Tutoring, Credit Recovery, and PM School will be cancelled on Tuesday, Nov. 25th and Wednesday, Nov. 26th of this week. We will be able to help students on Monday following break!
Thank you have have a great Thanksgiving!
GO LIONS!
Our Life Skills Students have been learning so much lately! They had a guest baker and volunteer, Mr. Brack come in and teach them how to make scotcheroos. The students all helped follow the recipe and contribute in making the snack. Later Mr. Brack brought in Willow and they went to the basketball court park to visit. Willow performed tricks and the students learned about pet care. Students took turns pushing Willow in her stroller. Everyone appreciated Mr. Brack's visits
Is your student interested in attending Lanphier and Lincoln Land at the same time to earn credits and get ahead? Attend a meeting to learn about the LLCC College Now Program!
Who: LHS Senior Students
When: Tuesday, November 19th at 6:00 PM (TONIGHT)
Where: LLCC Medical District Facility - 130 W. Mason St., Rm. 202
Seniors and Senior Families-
Mr. Metzke has checked and worked with students this morning. He has found out the following information that is IMPORTANT!
****The FAFSA 2025-2026 application has opened early!***
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Seniors can do this at home or with Mr. Metzke. If you are interested in working with Mr. Metzke, please email at smetz@sps186.org
Reminder there is a FAFSA Completion Night at SSHS on December 18.
Seniors that have created their FSA ID can log in and complete the student portion of the application.
Students will also: a parent/guardian social security number, parent/guardian email address, and parent/guardian birth date.
Students will invite their parent/guardian in their student portion.
Students will add up to 20 colleges on their application.
You will electronically sign the student portion. It will show the parent/guardian invite at the bottom of the screen.
Once the parent/guardian will log into the application using their FSA ID, and complete the parent/guardian portion.
Their taxes will be automatically uploaded into the application.
Parents will electronically sign the application to submit it. You will see a completion screen. (takes 3-5 business days to normally process the application).
A'Nijah W. and Madison M., SGA officers work with Mr. Metzke, our Post Secondary Coach, to create their FSA IDs to gear up for the FAFSA sign up!
*** IMPORTANT FOR SENIORS****
If you plan on attending a two year college, four year university, or a trade school - Seniors are REQUIRED to complete the FAFSA (free federal and state money) in order to graduate.
If you are planning to enter the workforce or the military, you can do a FAFSA waiver. (Mr. Metzke will assist you with that.)
The FAFSA application is scheduled to open Sunday, December 1, 2025.
In order to complete the FAFSA application, the student must go to the FAFSA homepage (on Mr. Metzke's Canvas page) and create a FSA ID (username and password).
1. Click: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
2. Click: Log In To Start (you must have your Social Security number available)
3. Click: Create an Account
A parent or guardian must also do the same. (If the parent has already created one previously, they don't need to do it again)
Having both FSA ID's created prior to December 1 will ensure a quicker completion process.
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Metzke.
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for the Fine Arts Department! This morning they attended a breakfast with family and were honored.
Students have been busy visiting colleges and universities with Mr. Metzke, our Post Secondary Coach! Mr. Metzke makes sure all students completes their FAFSA, and has some plan of what they want to do when they leave Lanphier. Recently, students have visited @illinois College and @McKendree University to see what they have to offer.
Hello Lanphier Families!
We wanted to share this information with those who needed it! On Monday, November 25, at 4:00 p.m. (while supplies last), The Central Illinois Foodbank will be hosting a “Thanksgiving Feast” distribution at 1937 E. Cook St., Springfield, Illinois 62703. The boxes will include a variety of Thanksgiving food items such as turkeys, apples, pies, broccoli, blocks of cheese and a box of Thanksgiving dry goods. Limit is 2 households per vehicle.
We are excited for our 1st making the grade this school year on Thursday. If you haven't done so already, please complete the form for your student or you can send an email to give your student permission. This is an awesome opportunity for students to meet various community stakeholders, discuss grades and plans after high school.
Bring your winter items to the game to help support Lanphier students!
The countdown is on! One week away to see what is coming out of the Lion's Den! Be sure to join us!
Another community resource available to attend!
Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5th due to the state holiday.
Ashley Watson completed her senior cross-country career at the Olney Sectional on Saturday. She ran a very good race. We are very proud of her accomplishments the last 4 years and our coaches were very happy coach her!
Interested in Lady Lions Track? Practice starts soon! Fire up!
A Lanphier tradition! Fire up for the Lions!
Interested in a career in the health field? Check out Springfield Clinic's open house!
