​The students in the Microsoft Office Certification class, took the final Microsoft certification test this week. Congratulations to Hunter Coffey, Michael DeGaetano (only 1 wrong!), Lauren Enright (perfect score!), Joseph Kuhn, and Ryan Zbierski for becoming certified users of Microsoft PowerPoint.
 
In addition, Michael DeGaetano, Lauren Enright, Joseph Kuhn, and Ryan Zbierski earned the title of Microsoft Office Specialist - Associate. This title is given to those who have passed all three Microsoft Certification tests - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Shout out to our AMAZING WLYM STAFF and
FAREWELL to our SENIORS
for all of their dedication to
our Wildcat Community over the years!! 
​THANK YOU!!!

​At their last meeting of this year, DECA Officers were chosen to lead the DECA/Student Store Club for 22-23.  Ford Macadam and Cooper Munson will be Co-Presidents and Liam Celic and Ben Roth will be Co-Vice Presidents.  Their plans for the 22-23 year include revisiting the student-store concept, working with local, State, and National DECA, and connecting with the marketing/entrepreneurship community.  Congratulations to all of them!  If anyone wants to find out more about DECA, contact DH at [email protected] 

LOLHS students were witness to a fabulous International Business presentation from two SECWAC (Southeast CT World Affairs Council) members – Rob Hernandez and Nick Clements! Rob and Nick shared their individual journeys with students. Their exciting and global career paths were energizing and enlightening. We all learned the importance of a global vision along with connecting to our passions for meaningful careers in the future. This was a valuable presentation and we look forward to having Rob and Nick visit us again in the future!  

Mr. Motes, Latin teacher studying for his law degree, recently visited Dr. Hedwall's Law class to talk about the process of taking on another profession and to explain many of the cases and laws he has had to deal with.  Mr. Motes fielded questions from the class who really enjoyed his talking to them and giving them information about how to become a lawyer, how cases are resolved, and case studies he has worked on.

The Business Department is proud to announce that the following students have successfully demonstrated proficiency in Personal Finance by achieving a passing score on the nationally standardized Financial Literacy Certification Test this spring. Subjects mastered include money, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, investing, retirement planning, and financial planning and management. The students are officially, nationally Certified Financially Literate!

On Wednesday, a beautiful spring day, Mrs. Cleveland's English class enjoyed reading and acting out Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream in the courtyard.

Evan Visigilio brought LOLHS together for his senior project by sponsoring the first ever Corn Hole Tournament. On Tuesday afternoon, people gathered on the track and had some great spring fun!

This week, LOLHS' Student Leaders is hosting  SPIRIT WEEK and Field Day!  Each day is a different theme (see below) and on Thursday we will hold our 5th Annual Field day.  We will follow a half day schedule, and after academic classes, students and teachers will put down the books and enjoy some old fashion summer fun to kick off the Memorial Day weekend!

Student Leaders Club is excited to host a Field Day for the entire school where students can participate in a free BBQ lunch for all and then have a fun afternoon of games & activities. There are no sign-ups for games and you can jump in to play throughout the day. Join in as an individual or with a group of friends to play the games. There will be an inflatable obstacle course, yard games, ultimate frisbee, kickball, live music, LYSB sponsored activities and so much more! Don’t forget to look out for our Wygo’s Wildcat Ice Cream Truck & Del’s for a free frozen treat!

 Spirit Week Class Themes:
Monday: BBQ dad and Soccer mom
Tuesday: Anything but the backpack (see below)
Wednesday: Wildcat Wednesday
Thursday: Class Colors
(9th -yellow-orange/10th -red/ 11th -green/ 12th -blue)
Friday: Middle School Self Day

Any item brought into school for Anything but a Backpack Day must not violate school rules and must be an item that can be safely transported up and down stairs and to each class. There should be nothing that is harmful or disruptive to the learning environment. If you have a question about what is appropriate or not, chances are, it is not… but you can also reach out to Ms. Macione and Mrs. Todd for questions or concerns. This is supposed to be a fun day to bring in a grocery bag, small laundry basket, bucket, cat carrier, etc. The item should be something you can carry your books in so you cannot bring in something to ride on yourself. (Bringing in a person is not acceptable as are large objects that cannot travel easily up the stairs or will be intrusive in the classroom environment)

Last call to secure your tickets for the Great Gatsby Gala taking place on May 26th at the Old Lyme Inn!  The glittering 1920’s-themed cocktail party will feature music, great food, and happy hour all night! There will also be an extensive Silent Auction featuring sumptuous gift baskets, gift certificates from local businesses for dining, goods, and luxury experiences; plus original artwork, jewelry, and antiques.

Tickets are $50 each. All proceeds will support music education in the Lyme-Old Lyme K-12 public schools, and fund scholarships for college-bound high school seniors. Tickets may be purchased at the Old Lyme Inn, or online: https://forms.gle/ SUan1EqSszTn74oi8 or scan the QR code on the attached invitation. There may be a few tickets available at the door on the night of the event, but seats are limited.
If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation. Friends of Music is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible.

On Friday, May 20, 2022, the Connecticut Association of Language Teachers (CT COLT) and the LOLHS World Language Department honored 25 students for their excellence and achievements in language study. Each World Language teacher nominated 5 students across levels to receive the award.

LOLHS will be sponsoring a student from China this fall. If you are interested in becoming a host family for a student, please access the information below or contact the main office (860-434-1651) and we will direct you.

by Mrs. Walter
​This week in Chemistry class students blew up water!  ​The goal was to reach the triple point of dry ice (solid carbon dioxide). The triple point is reached when all three phases of matter (solid, liquid, gas) exist at the same time. The phase of matter is determined by a combination of temperature and pressure. The kids increased the pressure by sealing a plastic pipet that contained dry ice. They could tell when the triple point was reached because they could see the solid melting at the same time that the liquid was boiling.  Cool.  If they don't release the pressure it will increase to the point of exploding the pipet. Fun.  (The activity is done in a cup of water to contain any shards of plastic that may occur but it also helps to see inside the action inside the pipet as well.)   

Congratulations to Aidan Ward who was selected as the Business Department’s Rotary Student of the Month!  Aidan was selected by the Department because he has all the attributes needed to become an outstanding, successful person in the field of business. Aidan has taken many and varied courses in the Business Department but focused in on Accounting completing 5 courses and QuickBooks training.  Aidan sat for and passed the Certiport/Intuit test that gave him a Certification in QuickBooks, meaning he can go out and be employed by someone using QuickBooks or start his own business. Dr. Hedwall said that in her four years working with Aidan, she has seen “an intelligent, mature, motivated, focused, cooperative, pleasant, helpful-to-all, positive, calm, unflappable, up-beat young man who truly can do it all and make it seem as if whatever he is doing is the only thing he has on his plate – meaning he gives 100% to everything he does. He can be counted on to do what he says, when he says it. His future is bright and he will be wonderful addition to the business community when he gets into the working world.” 

On Tuesday evening the World Language Department welcomed in the new inductees for the French, Chinese and Latin Honor Societes.