Litchfield Schools Reminder: Early dismissals & Parent-Teacher Conferences this week!
• Wed 10/28 & Thu 10/29 Early Dismissal: K–5th at 1:15 PM | LMS & LHS at 1:30 PM (No Pre-K classes either day)
• Conferences (4:00–7:00 PM):
o Pre K – All Day Wed & Thu
o Grades K–8: Wed & Thu
o LHS: Wed only (check LHS messages for details)
• Fri 10/30: NO SCHOOL
Need to check or schedule a conference time? Please contact your child’s school office.
• Wed 10/28 & Thu 10/29 Early Dismissal: K–5th at 1:15 PM | LMS & LHS at 1:30 PM (No Pre-K classes either day)
• Conferences (4:00–7:00 PM):
o Pre K – All Day Wed & Thu
o Grades K–8: Wed & Thu
o LHS: Wed only (check LHS messages for details)
• Fri 10/30: NO SCHOOL
Need to check or schedule a conference time? Please contact your child’s school office.
Term 1 report cards are posted in Skyward Family Access. Please take a moment to review your student’s report card.
Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, October 28, at Litchfield High School. Call the LHS office at 217-324-3955 to sign up to meet with your student’s teachers. Conferences are held for one day only.
Parent & Family Night also includes a Weighted Grades presentation from 5:30–6:00 p.m., an Extracurricular Code meeting from 6:00–6:30 p.m. in Simmons Gym, and FAFSA help for seniors from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, October 28, at Litchfield High School. Call the LHS office at 217-324-3955 to sign up to meet with your student’s teachers. Conferences are held for one day only.
Parent & Family Night also includes a Weighted Grades presentation from 5:30–6:00 p.m., an Extracurricular Code meeting from 6:00–6:30 p.m. in Simmons Gym, and FAFSA help for seniors from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
📣 **LHS PARENTS & FAMILIES** 📣
Wednesday, October 28, is the only day for Parent-Teacher Conferences at Litchfield High School.
Call the LHS office at 217-324-3955 to schedule a time to meet with your student’s teachers.
Other opportunities that evening:
📘 **Potential Weighted Grades Presentation** 5:30–6:00 p.m. in the IMC
All interested parents are welcome to attend.
Information will be shared with families who are unable to attend.
🏀 **Extracurricular Code Meeting** 6:00–6:30 p.m. in Simmons Gym For parents and students who did not attend the summer meeting.
🎓 **FAFSA Help for Seniors** Half-hour appointments are available from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Sign up through LLCC Litchfield: https://www.llcc.edu/our-locations/litchfield
Wednesday, October 28, is the only day for Parent-Teacher Conferences at Litchfield High School.
Call the LHS office at 217-324-3955 to schedule a time to meet with your student’s teachers.
Other opportunities that evening:
📘 **Potential Weighted Grades Presentation** 5:30–6:00 p.m. in the IMC
All interested parents are welcome to attend.
Information will be shared with families who are unable to attend.
🏀 **Extracurricular Code Meeting** 6:00–6:30 p.m. in Simmons Gym For parents and students who did not attend the summer meeting.
🎓 **FAFSA Help for Seniors** Half-hour appointments are available from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Sign up through LLCC Litchfield: https://www.llcc.edu/our-locations/litchfield
Seniors & Parents,
LHS will host a FAFSA Completion Night on Wednesday, October 29, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. A financial aid expert from LLCC will be available to help you and answer any questions you may have.
Reserve your 30-minute appointment by visiting llcc.edu/our-locations/litchfield.
We look forward to seeing you there!
SCI is hosting a SOPHOMORE open house for all 9 districts across the consortium. This event does require students & families to RSVP to ensure there is space to accommodate all of our guests.
If you are interested in seeing the SCI center, learning more about our programs, or asking questions, please complete the RSVP form. https://bit.ly/sci-open-house
If you are interested in seeing the SCI center, learning more about our programs, or asking questions, please complete the RSVP form. https://bit.ly/sci-open-house
🛠 Workforce Info Sessions
Have students that want to build a career in a high-demand trade or technical field (construction, welding, auto tech, diesel tech, etc.)? Our workforce sessions share details about short-term training programs that get help students get job-ready fast. The sessions will be at the LLCC-Springfield Workforce Institute on the following days/times below. To register, students should visit https://www.llcc.edu/explore/workforce-institute.
Have students that want to build a career in a high-demand trade or technical field (construction, welding, auto tech, diesel tech, etc.)? Our workforce sessions share details about short-term training programs that get help students get job-ready fast. The sessions will be at the LLCC-Springfield Workforce Institute on the following days/times below. To register, students should visit https://www.llcc.edu/explore/workforce-institute.
💰LLCC FAFSA Completion Night at Litchfield High School
Do your students need help completing the FAFSA? LLCC-Litchfield is happy to help! Encourage students to join us on Wednesday, Oct 28 at Litchfield High School. ½ hour appointments are available between 4-6:30 pm. The event is open to students from all high schools. To sign up, students should visit: https://www.llcc.edu/our-locations/litchfield. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Do your students need help completing the FAFSA? LLCC-Litchfield is happy to help! Encourage students to join us on Wednesday, Oct 28 at Litchfield High School. ½ hour appointments are available between 4-6:30 pm. The event is open to students from all high schools. To sign up, students should visit: https://www.llcc.edu/our-locations/litchfield. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Campus Visit Day at LLCC-Springfield
Prospective students interested in starting college are invited to join us at our next LLCC Campus Visit Day on Monday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to noon at the Springfield campus. At the event, students can take tours, learn about services and speak with faculty, staff and students to learn about the many academic transfer and career training programs available. They can also apply for admission and speak with financial aid and recruitment staff. Students can register at https://www.llcc.edu/recruitment/llcc-campus-visit-day
Prospective students interested in starting college are invited to join us at our next LLCC Campus Visit Day on Monday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to noon at the Springfield campus. At the event, students can take tours, learn about services and speak with faculty, staff and students to learn about the many academic transfer and career training programs available. They can also apply for admission and speak with financial aid and recruitment staff. Students can register at https://www.llcc.edu/recruitment/llcc-campus-visit-day
SIUE along with the Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling is hosting a College fair on Monday October 26th from 6-7:30.
If you are undecided about a university this may be a good option to get lots of information from multiple colleges at one event. Additional information, including a full list of schools that will be available to talk to students and the link to register ahead, is available at strivefair.com
If you are undecided about a university this may be a good option to get lots of information from multiple colleges at one event. Additional information, including a full list of schools that will be available to talk to students and the link to register ahead, is available at strivefair.com
Seniors: The 2027-28 FAFSA is now available. Completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement for all students in Illinois, unless a student submits the FAFSA Non-Participation Form.
Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who apply early may receive more scholarships than those in similar financial situations who apply later. Many colleges also require the FAFSA to be completed before awarding institutional scholarships.
Please complete your FAFSA as soon as possible: https://studentaid.gov
LHS Midterm Report Cards
LHS midterm grades have been finalized, and midterm report cards are now available for parents/guardians to view in Skyward Family Access.
Please see the attached instructions for step-by-step directions on how to access your student’s report card.
If you have more than one student, please make sure you select your high school student before accessing the Portfolio tab.
Moving forward, report cards will no longer be printed. All report cards will be available electronically through Skyward Family Access.
Thank you!
LHS midterm grades have been finalized, and midterm report cards are now available for parents/guardians to view in Skyward Family Access.
Please see the attached instructions for step-by-step directions on how to access your student’s report card.
If you have more than one student, please make sure you select your high school student before accessing the Portfolio tab.
Moving forward, report cards will no longer be printed. All report cards will be available electronically through Skyward Family Access.
Thank you!
It’s Homecoming Week, Panthers! 💜🤍
Get ready to show your Purple Panther pride all week long! 🐾 Check out our dress-up days below and join in the fun as we Leave Our Mark throughout Homecoming Week!
Grab your friends, dress up, and let’s make this a week to remember!
#LeaveYourMark #PurplePantherPride #LHSHomecoming2026
Get ready to show your Purple Panther pride all week long! 🐾 Check out our dress-up days below and join in the fun as we Leave Our Mark throughout Homecoming Week!
Grab your friends, dress up, and let’s make this a week to remember!
#LeaveYourMark #PurplePantherPride #LHSHomecoming2026
💜🐾Litchfield High School will have an EARLY RELEASE on Friday, September 18th at 2:00 PM.
Please make sure you have made the necessary arrangements for your student’s transportation and afternoon plans.
🕑 EARLY RELEASE: 2:00 PM
📅 Friday, September 18
We also have several other important updates for our Purple Panthers! Check out the Panther Update below for information about Homecoming, Kona Ice, Powder Puff, and more! 💜🐾
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
💜 GO PANTHERS!
SUPPORT OUR PANTHERS!
The Litchfield Sports Boosters Donor Drive is underway! Your support helps provide scholarships, equipment, uniforms, Panther gear, and more for student-athletes at LHS and LMS.
Donor Drive ends October 1!
Donors can receive Panther gear and recognition based on their donation level.
See the attached flyer for details and ways to donate. Thank you for supporting our Panthers
The Litchfield Sports Boosters Donor Drive is underway! Your support helps provide scholarships, equipment, uniforms, Panther gear, and more for student-athletes at LHS and LMS.
Donor Drive ends October 1!
Donors can receive Panther gear and recognition based on their donation level.
See the attached flyer for details and ways to donate. Thank you for supporting our Panthers
Great news! Today, Monday, August 24, 2026, during 5th hour, students will receive their 2025-26 LHS yearbook if they ordered one. If your student did not order a yearbook from the 2025-26 school year but would still like to purchase one, there are a limited number of them available in the main office on a first come, first paid basis. Extra yearbooks are $60 each. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Lamore at alamore@litchfieldpanthers.org.
Homecoming 2026 will be the week of September 14-19! Check out all the fun events we will have happening at LHS!
💜 Missed LHS Panther Prep Night? We’ve got you covered!
If you weren’t able to attend Panther Prep Night, you can view the presentations below at your convenience:
📚 Freshman Parent Guide – Mrs. Cress & Mrs. Wagenblast
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tdNyu1sCj8-ENpA1_Pftay-XvZWrQkv-uao6W5FNmMs/edit?usp=sharing
🚗 Driver Education Parent/Guardian Meeting – Mr. Ripley
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z9GYUVunXJspwiN5Lq4yVqt2pHZpGVuh9PdOCAxXGgI/edit?usp=sharing
🏆 2026–2027 Extracurricular Player/Parent Meeting - Mr. Webb
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yodSu54gC63HLhDifcX8fgDEKe4hv3zxNUsv2RwHDNA/edit?usp=sharing
We encourage LHS parents and guardians to review the information as we prepare for a great 2026–2027 school year!
Purple Panthers — Honoring Our Roots. Building Our Future. 💜
If you weren’t able to attend Panther Prep Night, you can view the presentations below at your convenience:
📚 Freshman Parent Guide – Mrs. Cress & Mrs. Wagenblast
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tdNyu1sCj8-ENpA1_Pftay-XvZWrQkv-uao6W5FNmMs/edit?usp=sharing
🚗 Driver Education Parent/Guardian Meeting – Mr. Ripley
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Z9GYUVunXJspwiN5Lq4yVqt2pHZpGVuh9PdOCAxXGgI/edit?usp=sharing
🏆 2026–2027 Extracurricular Player/Parent Meeting - Mr. Webb
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yodSu54gC63HLhDifcX8fgDEKe4hv3zxNUsv2RwHDNA/edit?usp=sharing
We encourage LHS parents and guardians to review the information as we prepare for a great 2026–2027 school year!
Purple Panthers — Honoring Our Roots. Building Our Future. 💜
2026–2027 Illinois School Health Requirements 💜
As we prepare for the new school year, please take a moment to review the health requirements for your student’s grade level.
📌 Please submit all required documentation to the school office by the listed deadlines to help ensure your student is ready for the school year.
Questions? Please contact the school office.
As we prepare for the new school year, please take a moment to review the health requirements for your student’s grade level.
📌 Please submit all required documentation to the school office by the listed deadlines to help ensure your student is ready for the school year.
Questions? Please contact the school office.
All students will take their ID and yearbook picture at Panther Prep Night on Wednesday, August 5 at Litchfield High School. Use the QR code to order your pictures starting TODAY!
