{"id":718,"date":"2020-01-08T03:35:29","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T21:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.risd.org\/schooltestwp3\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T19:59:09","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/LakeHighlandsHS\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHomecoming Victory: 42 Reasons to Cheer!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Wildcats crushed MacArthur in a Homecoming blowout, finishing 42-0 in front of a roaring crowd. Fans cheered, danced, and celebrated the team\u2019s dominant performance, making this Homecoming one to remember.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCheers to our King and Queen!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Congratulations to Xavier Reyes and Caroline Cummins for being crowned our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen! Their energy, school spirit, and pride shine as they lead the celebrations and represent our Wildcats this Homecoming season.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tEverything\u2019s bigger in Texas \u2014 especially our Homecoming mums!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Students showed off their Texas-sized school spirit by showcasing their elaborate Homecoming mums this week. The colorful creations, covered in ribbons, bells, and trinkets, celebrated one of Texas\u2019s most beloved high school traditions. Hallways buzzed with excitement as students compared designs, snapped photos, and shared in the fun leading up to the big game and dance.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tStuCo + School Spirit = Homecoming!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Student Council Wildcats, under the leadership of\u00a0Erin Chesal (STUCO Sponsor, Social Studies, and Social Studies Department Head), did an amazing job during Homecoming Week! Thank you for all of your hard work in planning the dance, planning daily events, and working to make everything amazing!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tKindness Delivered\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Northwood Women\u2019s Club stopped by last week to drop off hygiene kits for students who need them. They also presented us with a check to use to purchase additional kits. Thank you so much for thinking about us! We appreciate your generosity!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSprucing up with Wildcat pride!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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A huge \u201cthank you\u201d goes out to the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands for taking the time to spruce up the LH in front of the school! It looks great, and we appreciate your thoughtfulness!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFree College Application Week October 13-19\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Texas residents can apply to any public college or university in Texas for undergraduate admission without paying an application fee through the ApplyTexas<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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Enjoy your Fall Break! Student and staff holiday: October 10\u201313.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLead Well Student Leadership Summit Kicks Off for the 2025-26 School Year\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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The program offers juniors and seniors an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, learn, and connect with other student leaders.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWildcat Battalion Explores ROTC Opportunities at UTA\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Wildcat Battalion\u2019s junior and senior classes visited the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) to meet with the Maverick Battalion\u2019s Army ROTC recruiter and freshman cadets.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWildcats Folklorico Shine in Hispanic Heritage Performance and Festivities\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Wildcats in Folklorico continued their celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by performing at Memorial Pathway Academy! <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWildcats Join RISD Peers for Year-Long Leadership Journey\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Lead Well Wildcats had their first meeting last week with Lead Well students from the other three RISD high schools. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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During the 5K run at the Southlake Carroll Invitational, he beat the school\u2019s long-standing best time of 15:35, topping it with his own record of 15:12!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCosmetology Gets a New Look\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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This year, the cosmetology program has gotten brand new improvements. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tNew Role for LHHS: Dean of Students\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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New Dean of Students, Dr. Kelly Banker, is here to support students.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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