University Lab School Weekly Newsletter

Wednesday, April 24
Academic Signing Day - other than LSU

Thursday, April 25
Cubs Got Talent - High School

Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26
Teacher Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 1
Cubs Got Talent - Middle School

Please join us! On Wednesday, May 8, at 3:30 PM, the UHS Administration and Cub Club
invite community members to the upper school library to celebrate the
wonderful contributions and impending retirement of the following
faculty and staff members:

Jean Edwards, Lauren Eglin*, Peter Hawking, Emily Peters, Jennifer Snellgrove, Frank Rusciano

*Not attending Cub Club Retirement Party

The calendar for the 2024-2025 school year is available now. Click the button below to view and download.

Teacher Appreciation Week is April 22 - 26! Click the buttons below to volunteer your time and to see how elementary students can participate.

Elementary School State Testing Dates:
April 15 - 19: K -3 DIBELS testing
May 1 - May 7: Elementary School LEAP

Upcoming Events for Elementary School:

Please refer to the online school calendar for more detailed information. 

Save the Date for the 7th and 8th Grade Wild Wild West Dance featuring 2028’s CMA Awards

When:  Friday, May 3rd
Where: The Old Gym 6-8
Attire:  Western Theme
Tickets: $14 (include Chick fil A chicken sandwich)

IMPORTANT DATES:

Click the button below for the final exam schedule

Upcoming Events for Middle School:

Please refer to the online school calendar for more detailed information. 

UHS Prom is April 27 from 8:00-100:00 pm. The prom is for U-high juniors, seniors, and guests (no freshmen or sophomores). The theme is a Masquerade Ball, and the location is the Huey P. Long Field House Ballroom. Parking is available in the lot next to the Indian Mounds. 

Everyone must arrive by 8:30 pm and will stay until 10:00 pm.

If bringing a guest from a different school, the Dance Guest Permission form is due Wednesday, April 2024; the form can be found on the class’s GClassroom.

Sophomores and Juniors: Invitations to apply for National Honor Society have been sent to qualifying students. Look for the email to apply for membership in your UHighLSU account. Applications are DUE Friday, 4/26. Any questions, see Mrs. Rouse in H148.

Juniors and Seniors can take the CLEP test to earn college credits in a multitude of courses. ULS will pay for one CLEP code for any Junior or Senior ($93) and they can also sign up to take others and pay the necessary fees for each additional test.

Attention Senior Parents: Students can apply for TOPS by completing the 2024-25 FAFSA® or the TOPS Online Application. Either application will fulfill the graduation requirement for public high school students. The FAFSA® allows students to apply for TOPS, other state aid, and all federal aid. The TOPS Online Application allows students to apply ONLY for TOPS.

IMPORTANT DATES:

High School State Testing Dates

April 19: English 1/English II HS LEAP (testers dismissed at 12:30p.m.)
April 26: Biology I HS LEAP (testers dismissed at 12:30p.m)
May 13: Algebra I/Geometry HS LEAP (testers dismissed at 12:30p.m)
May 14: U.S. History/IB HOA I/Civics/AP U.S. Gov. HS LEAP (testers dismissed at 12:30p.m)

Final Exam Schedule

Upcoming Events for High School:

Please refer to the online school calendar for more detailed information. 

Parents--even though the very successful 2024 Golden Gala has wrapped, the entire Cub Community still has access to these Golden Gala Quick Buys! Purchasing any or all of these items raises funds to strengthen investments in every academic, art and athletic area of our school. Items will be delivered to your youngest Cub. 

CUBS Hats: available for $25 in black or white 

U Calendar: “It’s because of U” 12-month calendars! Enjoy beautiful art created by UHS students and designed by Lauren Haddox. 

Free Dress Days: For $20 your child will be able to take part in free dress on April 25 and April 29. All school dress code policies apply.  

To purchase any or all of the above venmo Lauren Fournerat

Upcoming Events:

Tryouts for the UHS Spirit Steppers will take place on April 25th in the Old Gym from 4-6pm. Any rising 9th – 12th grade student interested in participating should sign up on i2tickets.com.

Congratulations to the UHS tennis team! Boys team is state runner up and girls team is state champs!

Upcoming Events:

Please refer to the online school calendar for more detailed information. 

Friday is the last day for regular registration for summer camp. Beginning Saturday, the price rises to the late registration rate $210/camp. Let the U be your one-stop-shop for all things fun for your children this summer. From arts and crafts to engineering, we've got something for everyone. Registration is through April 26. After that a late fee will be charged.

There are three options for attendance:  morning, afternoon, or both.  Before Care sessions are also available. Drop off as early as 7am.

Pair an Enrichment or Readiness Camp with Cub Camp in the afternoon or vice versa. 

Next Level Camps

If your child is currently in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade and would like to attend the Next Level Enrichment Summer Camp, you may apply using the application at the link below.  

For more information about the camp's academic and fun activities, please contact Mr. Barrett (abarrett@lsu.edu).

Coach Martin's Football Camp is for incoming 2nd through 8th graders. Scan the QR code or use the button below for more information and to register. 

Register for Coach Landry's strength and conditioning camp for rising 6th - 9th graders. Register in person or email Coach Landry to reserve your spot. 

Save the date for the used uniform sale. Tuesday, April 30 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the high school library (upstairs in the main building).

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