Six Seniors Commit to Play College Sports in Signing Ceremony

Six athletes from the Class of 2019 took part in the year’s third and final NCAA Commitment Day ceremony on Wednesday, April 17.

Model UN Finishes Strong in 2018-19 Season

The L-S Model United Nations (LSMUN) finished third out of 16 teams in the Susquehanna Valley Model United Nations league. Four students won individual honors

Martin Meylin Students & Teacher of the Month

Seventh grade science teacher Mrs. Patricia Lancaster and students selected for their positive attitudes were recognized during the month of March.

Ms. Cowell is L-SHS Teacher of the Quarter

Health and physical education teacher Faith Cowell has been selected by Lampeter-Strasburg High School faculty and staff as Teacher of the Quarter for the third marking period of the 2018-2019 school year.

High School Names Students of the Month

Aliza Howe and Jarrett Emmerling are Pioneer Superlatives and Lexi Wise and Nicolas Lopez-Erazo are Students of the Month for their achievements in March 2019.

Lampeter Elementary Kicks Off Service Learning Project

Lampeter Elementary students are giving back this year by writing notes and drawing pictures for deployed members of the U.S. Military.

Emmert and Leaman Advance to State Music Festivals

Senior Logan Emmert and junior Anne Leaman are among the best in the state for chorus and orchestra and will perform at the PMEA All-State Festivals (April 3-6) in Pittsburgh.

High School Music Groups Perform at Great Lakes Science Center

Close to 100 members of the L-S High School music program traveled to Ohio this weekend to perform at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland.

FFA Celebrates with Awards & Recognition Banquet
(LS News)

Numerous members of the Garden Spot FFA chapter received awards and recognition at the annual banquet on March 21, 2019.

Students Recognized for Safety Posters

Three LSHS students have been recognized for their original artwork in the District's annual safety poster design contest.

Miller Crowned Pioneer of the Year

On March 15, junior Justin Miller was voted Pioneer of the Year by an audience of nearly 400 people and an esteemed panel of judges from Lampeter-Strasburg High School.

Lampeter Elementary Mural Auctioned for Scholarship

A mural created by second graders during the 2008-2009 school year will be auctioned to fund a scholarship for a member of the Class of 2019. The mural was designed the first year that Lampeter Elementary School opened.

High School Artists Win National Scholastic Awards

Two LSHS students received national acclaim in the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Senior Lindsay Szymanski and junior Kenzie Lefever were both selected for their jewelry and metals work.

Author Mara Rockliff Visits Elementary Schools

Children's author Mara Rockliff, a Lancaster County resident, spent four days inspiring budding writers at Lampeter and Hans Herr assemblies for Young Authors Week.

Upcycled Chandelier Brightens Hans Herr Hallway

Hans Herr Elementary has a colorful new showpiece in the form of an upcycled water bottle chandelier. Students began the project last year under the guidance of Mrs. L-S.

LSHS February Students of the Month

Sophia Grillo, Kyle Velez, Melissa Perez, and Brady Cole are the Students of the Month for February 2019.

Officer Covey Schools Students in Self Defense

Asian Culture Club members recently received a lesson in self-defense from Officer Covey, the District’s resource officer and resident Krav Maga instructor.

Students Invited to Join National Hispanic Recognition Program

Juniors Amy Vidal, Jose Estevez, and Daniel McMichael are invited to take part in National Hispanic Recognition Program based on their PSAT scores.

MATHCOUNTS Team Stands Out at Regional Comp

Martin Meylin's MATHCOUNTS team excelled at the Regional competition, with more than half of the team placing in the top 20%. Eighth grader Rowan Kimmel will advance to states.

STEM Silver Streak Continues

Hans Herr's fourth and fifth grade STEM team came in second place at the 2019 Lancaster Lebanon IU13 Elementary STEM Bowl on held March 7.

Martin Meylin February Honors

A dozen responsible Martin Meylin students join Mr. Lambert as honorees for February 2019.

District III Swimming Achievements

Catherine Horner will advance to state competition after a fourth place finish in the 100 yard backstroke at the District III Swimming Championships.

Pioneer of the Year/Talent for Change

The Model UN Talent Show and the High School's Pioneer of the Year contest will share the stage for an evening of fun on Friday, March 15.

March 8: Boys Basketball State Playoffs
Tickets and Spirit Bus Info

Tickets are on sale and spirit bus signups are ongoing Tuesday-Thursday from 7:30-4 in the HS office.

Third Grade Team Takes Silver at IU STEM Bowl

Hans Herr Elementary’s team took second place at the annual IU13 Mini STEM Bowl for Students in Grade 3.

Mellinger Named PA Track & Field Coaches Athlete of the Year

Shortly after breaking a 30 year old long jump record, senior Ezra Mellinger was named the boys athlete of the year by the Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association.

Indoor Guard Excels at Season's First Competition

The Lampeter-Strasburg indoor guard is currently ranked third out of 21 groups after their first competition.

Martin Meylin Writers Bring Home Gold

Eighth graders Bethany Barrall and Lana Dyer both earned Gold Keys in the 2019 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Student Paints to Help Senior Pets

Senior pets have a powerful advocate in L-S student Aaron Freas. Aaron recently donated his fourth piece of art to the POH Fund, an organization that aims to help improve the quality of life for furry friends.

Mr. Titter Named LSHS Teacher of the Quarter

Social studies teacher Adam Titter has been selected by Lampeter-Strasburg High School faculty and staff as Teacher of the Quarter for the second marking period of the 2018-2019 school year

Martin Meylin January Honors

Mrs. Risser received 2019's first MM Teacher of the Month award and 25 students were recognized for their responsibility.

L-S Alumna Wins Grammy

Clarinetist and L-S graduate Doris Hall-Gulati took home a Grammy award on February 10 for her work on The Crossing's "Lansing McLoskey: Zealot Canticles." Hall-Gulati, now a professor at Franklin & Marshall College, also received the District's Distinguished Alumni award in 2013.

Swimmers Set Records at League Meet

The girls swim team broke five school records at the 2019 L-L League Championship Meet and tied for fifth place overall.

High School January Honors

Alyssa Long and Anthony Milazzo are the January 2019 Pioneer Superlatives and Anastasios Kovack and Laysha Cooper are the January 2019 Students of the Month.

Grant Funds Wireless Projection at High School

A $4,805 grant from the Dart Foundation was used to purchase 20 Airtame display adapters for use at L-S High School.

Boys Basketball Wins 4th Straight Section Title

Congratulations to the Pioneers, who defended their four-year winning streak by cinching the section three title! The team now moves to the postseason, where L-S will host a league quarterfinal round game on Monday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m. - opponent TBD.

Statewide Anonymous Reporting System Launched

Safe2Say Something is a result of Act 44 of 2018, which mandates that school communities should be taught to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, of individuals who may be a threat to themselves of others.

Artists Earn Scholastic & LCYA Awards

L-S High School artists received nearly three dozen regional and county art awards this year, including 11 Scholastic Gold Keys.

Athletes Commit to Play College Sports

Seven seniors officially committed to play NCAA sports at their colleges/universities of choice at a ceremony on Wednesday, February 6.

Barrall Wins Martin Meylin Spelling Bee

Twenty-seven middle schoolers squared off in the Martin Meylin cafeteria for the school’s annual spelling bee on January 30, 2019. Eighth grader Bethany Barrall won after an extended head-to-head with classmate Ricky Gibson.

Feiler Addresses Third Graders in Video Message

Third graders received a special video message about grit and teamwork from Steelers offensive lineman Matt Feiler and learned the winner of their Kindness Souper Bowl (spoiler alert: the Rams) at a monthly positive behavior assembly.

High School Heroes

Each year, a group of exceptional seniors makes four visits to third graders at Hans Herr Elementary School. The High School Heroes are part of a positive inter-school mentoring system.

Coach Charles Named PA Coach of the Year for Softball

Coach Gene Charles is the 2017-2018 Coach of the Year for softball by the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Coaches Association.

Pioneer Wrestlers are Section Champs

Watch the Pioneers win the section championship (the first since 2002) on January 21 with a thrilling 39-35 defeat of Manheim Central. LL League Championships are January 25-26 at Garden Spot HS. Go Pioneers!

Talent for Change Auditions

The L-S Model UN is seeking participants for the upcoming Talent for Change show. Audition tapes will be accepted through February 15, 2019.

Martin Meylin Geography Bee

Seventeen students competed in the annual Martin Meylin Middle School Geography Bee on January 9th. Seventh grader Peter Mecouch won the bee after seven rounds of competition, with eighth grader Bethany Barrall taking second place.

McComsey Awarded First Mitch Lyons Clay Scholarship

Senior Ivy McComsey is the first recipient of the Mitch Lyons Clay Scholarship from the Red Raven Art Company. She was chosen for her art portfolio and for embodying the spirit of creative curiosity.

Martin Meylin Honors December Students, Teacher of the Month

Special education teacher Mrs. Gilman and a group of respectful students received recognition from Martin Meylin Middle School faculty and staff.

High School Names Students of the Month

Two juniors and two seniors have been selected as Pioneer Superlatives and Students of the Month for their achievements during December.

Students Artwork Featured in Spotted Lanternfly Awareness Calendar

First grader Austin Conrad and fifth grader Audrey Wieand were among 12 students chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for a 2019 spotted lanternfly awareness calendar.

Fifth Graders Set Sail on Discovery Day

Mr. Nolt's class spent most of the school day on December 20th living like Jamestown settlers aboard the Discovery in 1606.

Students Discover Computer Science with Hour of Code Activities

Students throughout the district took part in Hour of Code activities during the 2018 National Week of Code in early December, but opportunities exist all year long.

Tractor Restoration Team Wins Farm Show Award

The Garden Spot FFA's Tractor Restoration Team won the Most Improved award at the 2019 PA Farm Show for their 1940 John Deere B restoration. The group put in over 300 hours of work on the tractor, which is on display now through January 12.

L-S Welcomes School Resource Officer

Officer David Covey is the District’s first School Resource Officer (SRO). The 19-year West Lampeter Township Police Department veteran will be based at Lampeter-Strasburg High School but will regularly work with students in grades K-12.