BE ON TIME! Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:40 ready to learn. The front doors lock at 7:39. If a student is arriving late to school, they are to sign in at the main office to receive a pass to go to their first period class.   Please review page 17 of the handbook for further clarification.

Meet Morgan Savino. She is a School Based Counselor with Project Courage. In this role, Morgan provides students with counseling services and will work jointly with school staff to educate students regarding substance use.   
Morgan holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Connecticut. Her experience includes working for the Department of Children and Families as an Investigations Social Worker. 
Morgan's interests include gardening , walking her dog, and spending time with family. 


​​To contact Morgan, please email msavino@projectcourageworks.com, She is available on Thursday and Fridays in the Library. 

Dear Parents: 
Greetings from the nursing department. As we start a new school year, I would like to forward you a copy of our acetaminophen/ibuprofen authorization form and reacquaint you with our present medication policies. 
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All medications, both over the counter and prescription, need to be authorized by a physician and a parent. The authorization should be forwarded to the school, and any prescribed medication needs to be brought in by a responsible adult. The medication must be in the original container with the student’s name, name of medication, and dosage clearly written on the label.  The high school does keep a supply of 200mg ibuprofen and 325mg acetaminophen tablets, therefore eliminating the need for parents to supply those medications. Please note that any alternative forms such as liquid or chewable ibuprofen or acetaminophen must be supplied by the parent. Medication authorization forms are available at the health office or may be downloaded from the district website at www.region18.org. 
 
If you would like your student to be able to receive ibuprofen or acetaminophen during school hours specifically for relief of headache, menstrual cramps or orthodontic discomfort, please complete the enclosed form that has been authorized by Dr. Sikand, our medical advisor, and forward it to your student’s school nursing office. This policy will consist of a once per day administration, with a limit of 3 times per month on an as needed basis and does not apply to field trips, extracurricular sports, or activities. Should your student require pain relief for any other reason, i.e., muscular pain due to illness or injury, an authorization must be obtained from your student’s physician. 
 
All medications are to be administered by the school nurse with the exception of epipens and inhalers which may be kept with the student with authorization from the physician, parent. 
 
As a reminder, students attending overnight school field trips who may require medication of any type (controlled or over the counter) will require authorization from a physician and a parent. At the high school level, students are permitted to carry non-controlled medications such as ibuprofen, allergy medications, and antibiotics with authorization from the physician, parent, and school nurse. Controlled medications are to be given by an authorized teacher, administrator, or school nurse.  
 
As a reminder, the HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Privacy Act) Privacy Rule is in effect. This federally regulated law means that our health office staff will be unable to have access to your child’s medical records from their physician without proper authorization from a parent. It is the sole responsibility of the student or parent to submit physical examination forms and health records for mandated requirements. 
 
For your convenience, a medication authorization form for the administration of ibuprofen and acetaminophen is enclosed. This form needs to be renewed annually. If you require any clarification of these medical policies, please contact your child’s school nurse.  
Melissa Seckla is the high school nurse and may be reached at 860 434-4444 (x1004) or secklam@region18.org 
  
Sincerely, 
Melissa Seckla RN
Lyme-Old Lyme High School Nurse

I hope you have all had well-deserved, enjoyable summer break and you are getting ready to come BACK TO SCHOOL in a little under a week! We have spent the summer  planning and preparing for your return and thanks to our hardworking Maintenance Crew and Student Work Crew, our school is getting in tip-top shape and will be ready for your first day on Thursday, August 24th. Take a minute to review the information below so you well-informed and ready for a FABULOUS 2022-23 school year
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WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR:​
First Two Days of School: We have a special schedule for Thursday (A day) and Friday (B day) but we will begin each day in homeroom followed by a class meeting or advisory. Below you will find the bell schedule with more details. 

LOLHS Parent/Student Handbook: Our Parent/Student Handbook is digital! Students can find it on the LOLHS Student Canvas Course and parents can access the link on the Region 18 website under the LOLHS - Our School - Scroll down to Handbook for Parents and Students.  (link: Region 18 - LOLHS ). Please take a minute to review these pages.  It can also be accessed at any time from the right margin in the blog.

PowerSchool Registration Forms:
All Back-To- School registration forms are found on PowerSchool under the FORMS link. Please be sure to complete all necessary forms which include Main Office, Nurse and Technology Staff.

Parking Passes: Students driving to school must have a parking pass decal

• If a student already has a parking pass from last year, there is nothing to be done.
• If a student needs a new decal, see Ms Piccolo 
• If a student has not yet received a parking pass, their parent/guardian must register them for one by completing the "Parking Permit Application" form on Power School 

​Reminder to all students: Student parking is found where there are BLUE PARKING LINES. Please do not park in the white lined spaces.

Senior Privileges: Seniors are welcome to enjoy their senior privilege of late arrival and/or early dismissal  BEGINNING ON SEPTEMBER 11th.  Any senior must have a parent/ guardian register them for this privilege by submitting the PowerSchool form.
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We are excited to get you back here for a fantastic year.  ​I will continue to inform you of  the LOLHS events, celebrations, and general 'goings on' regularly through this blog.  I look forward to working with you all this year!
​Jeanne