September Newsletter

LHS September Newsletter

Hilary Wagenblast

September 3, 2026

The Panther Connection

Leave Your Mark, Panthers!

Honoring Our Roots. Building Our Future.

Homecoming 2026 Information

Homecoming Information

Litchfield High School will have an early release at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 18th. Please make arrangements ahead of time for your student’s transportation and afternoon plans.

We know September is a busy month, so we want to make sure this important schedule change is on everyone’s radar. Please mark your calendar now!

💜 A Few More Panther Reminders

Our September Panther Update also includes several upcoming activities and opportunities for students:

  • 🎉 Homecoming: Float & Hall Committee themes have been announced!

  • 📝 Homecoming Guest Forms: Available in the main office and must be approved before tickets are purchased.

  • 🍧 Kona Ice: Available Wednesday, September 16th. Students should bring $4 if they would like to purchase one.

  • 🍧 FREE Kona Ice: The first 100 students at the Tuesday, September 15th night soccer game at 4:30 PM will receive a free Kona Ice.

  • 🏈 Powder Puff: Sign-ups are available in the main office. Powder Puff is for juniors and seniors, and a parent release form must be signed.

Thank you for helping us keep our students and families informed!

💜 Go Panthers! 🐾

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Click here - Litchfield HS Website - Updated Summer 2026!

You can find information about academic, activities, and much more at our website!

Report Cards & Attendance Letters

We’re making it easier than ever for families to stay informed about student progress! Progress reports and quarter report cards are available electronically through Skyward Family Access, allowing parents and guardians to conveniently access important information anytime.

To view your student’s progress report or report card, simply follow the 7 easy steps below.

You will also find attendance letters in the Portfolio section of Skyward along with report cards.

If you need to add an email address to your Skyward account or would like to verify that your contact information is up to date, please call the Litchfield High School office at 217-324-3955. We’re happy to help! Thank you for partnering with us to stay connected and support student success! 💜

Skyward Steps

Marking Your Calendar

  • Class Meetings: Wednesday, September 3 - HoCo Info (Float Building, Hall Decorating, etc.)

  • No School: Labor Day - Monday, September 7

  • Blood Drive: Friday, September 11 - Open to the community from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Homecoming Week: Monday, September 14 to Saturday, September 19

  • Quarter 1 Progress Reports: Friday, September 18

  • Jostens Class Ring Presentation (Sophomores): Monday, September 21

  • Jostens Graduation Presentation (Seniors): Tuesday, September 22

  • Quarter 1 Panther Points: Announced Wednesday, September 23 (via student emails)

  • Intruder/Lockdown Drill: Thursday, September 24

  • 12:15 PM Dismissal: Friday, September 25

  • Graduation & Class Ring Order Forms Due: Tuesday, September 29

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