Fall/Winter 2016Lampeter-Strasburg School District

Kindergarten/Early childhood

Children residing in the District who will be fi ve years of age by September 1, 2017, are eligible to enter kindergarten in the 2017-2018 school year.

Registration letters will be mailed in January and contain a schedule of upcoming events, a list of what is needed to register, and a registration form. This information also is available on our

website. Please contact student accounting secretary Deborah Yinger with questions about kindergarten registration.

In the meantime, students who will enter kindergarten next year are invited to attend our monthly Preschool Story Hour. Sessions are held the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Registration is required. Programs are also available for infants and for preschoolers ages two and up. Please visit Lampeter Elementary's Early Childhood page on our website for more information.

Conner Shelton and Nathan Musser

Seniors Conner Shelton and Nathan Musser were named Semifi nalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. This designation places Conner and Nathan in the academic top-scoring one percent of students nationwide.

Nathan, the son of Stephen and Lindy Musser of Lancaster, is also active in the High School's concert band, yearbook, Pioneer Interact Club, and Fellowship of Christian Students. He plans to attend college and will pursue a career as a writer.

Conner, the son of Mark and Heather Shelton of Lancaster, is a member of the LSHS marching band, concert band, full orchestra, and spring musical. He plans to attend college and will pursue a career in pharmacology.

Four members of the Class of 2017 joined Conner and Nathan in academic recognition as National Merit Scholarship Commended Students: Colin Anderson, Ashley Crutcher, Alyssa Cunningham, and Sarah Goldberg

The commended students are among the top fi ve percent of the more than 1.6 million students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

Congratulations to these hardworking students and to the dilligent teachers and staff who have helped them acheive their academic goals.

Dear Resident,

We have had a positive start to the 2016-2017 school year. I am very proud of the progress that we continue to make as a District and am thankful for the continued support of the community. We recently approved our Comprehensive Plan, which will serve as our roadmap for the next three years. Th e following action steps are components of our District goals for which we will strive to achieve:

• Th e implementation of eff ective instructional practices to integrate technology as a learning tool across all classrooms for all students.

• Th e development of strategies to overcome barriers to learning as a result of students’ social and emotional needs.

• To provide our staff with continued professional development support related to:• Th e eff ective use of data to drive instructional practices.

• Student safety nets and continuum of services to support all students in need of academic support and enrichment.

• Diff erentiated instructional practices.• Inclusive instructional practices.• Assessment and grading practices.• As well as the previously listed goals.

We look forward to the continued opportunity to work in partnership with families to serve ALL students. Each school building has collaboratively developed building goals that relate to the broader District goals. I encourage all stakeholders to view the comprehensive plan in its entirety on the District website at www.L-Spioneers.org. Th ank you for your continued support of our mission.

Kevin S. Peart, Ed.D.Superintendent

Pioneer Achievements Superintendent's Message

2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

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2005 Baseball Team Honored

The 2005 PIAA AAA Champion varsity baseball team was inducted into the Lampeter-Strasburg Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, September 16, 2016. The team brought home the second state baseball title in the District’s history when they defeated Peters Township 8 to 7 in Altoona on June 17, 2005. The Pioneers won their first PIAA baseball crown in 1994.

The induction banquet featured a video tribute to the winning season as well as remarks from Coach Todd Garber and team captains Chris Shehan and Jeff Bianchi. Each speaker said that winning the championship game was the highlight of his career and credited team characteristics, such as accountability, ability to overcome obstacles, and faith in one another, as reasons for their success.

The 2005 varsity baseball team had an overall season record of 26-4, winning the LL League Section III Championship and runner-up in District III. They were ranked 7th in the USA East Region and 30th in the country by USA Today. The team broke seven school records that season: most wins (26), most home runs (50), most runs scored (288), most hits (337), most RBIs (258), least errors (30), and best team batting average (.374A).

Three players – Jeff Bianchi, Chris Shehan, and Tyler Gansner – were selected for the 2005 All-State Team. That year, Bianchi went on to be drafted as the 50th pick overall and 2nd by the Kansas City Royals. He was 2nd team All-American and Pennsylvania Player of the Year, breaking eight single season and career records at L-S.

The search is on for the 2017 Lampeter-Strasburg Distinguished Alumni. Graduates from the class of 2002 or earlier are eligible to receive this year's award, which recognizes the former student's contribution to mankind through excellence in his or her profession or through community service.

The 2016 Distinguished Alumni recipient was David Petrick (Class of 1998), a NASA engineer. Mr. Petrick is the 15th person to receive the award, which is bestowed by a committee of former L-S teachers and administrators.

Distinguished Alumni candidates can be nominated by a friend, family member, or colleague. Nomination forms are available in the Community section of our website or by contacting community relations coordinator Anne Harnish at 717-464-3311, ext. 1010. The deadline for nominations is March 25, 2017. This year's Distinguished Alumni will be honored at the annual Board Recognition Banquet on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Martin Meylin Middle School students, faculty, and staff celebrated the school's golden anniversary by forming a giant number 50 on November 8, the 50th day of school. Here's to another 50!

2016 HALL OF FAMEHONOREES

Players#2 Dominic Lombardo - Left Field#4 Bobby Shoemaker - Catcher#7 Jeff Bianchi - Shortstop#8 Mark Zurbrick - 2nd Base#9 Ben Longenecker - Outfield/Pitcher#11 Tommy Eschbach - 1st Base#12 Billy Dorgan - Catcher#13 Ryan Visneski - Center Field/Pitcher#14 Adam Reichenbach - 2nd/3rd Base#15 Dan Velcheck, Catcher#16 Eric See - 3rd Base/Outfield#17 Justin Guiliano - Pitcher/Outfield#18 Manny Stoltzfus - Outfield#19 Tyler Gansner - 1st Base/Pitcher#22 Charlie Haley - Outfield/1st Base#24 Chris Shehan - Pitcher/3rd Base#25 Shane Hess - 1st Base

CoachesTodd Garber - Head CoachKeith Lynch - Assistant CoachChad Gunzenhauser - Assistant CoachMatthew Scheuing - Assistant Coach

The team is honored during halftime at the 2016 Hall of Fame Game.

Martin Meylin's 50th!

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ATHLETIcSL-S athletic teams had a stellar fall season. Every varsity-level team made the L-L League and/or the District III playoffs.

The Girls’ Cross Country team was awarded the L-L Section II Championship for the first time since 2008. The girls’ team placed 6th out of 17 teams in the L-L League meet. The boys’ team placed 12th out of 22 teams at the L-L League Meet. The girls’ team placed 14th out of 34 teams in the District III Championship meet, while the boys’ team placed 35th out of 38 teams.

The Field Hockey team had its most successful season since 2005. They finished the regular season ranked 3rd in L-L Section II and 11th in the District III AA power rating. They went on to beat the 6th seeded Big Spring Bulldogs in the 1st round of playoffs. They then lost to Twin Valley, but had the opportunity to continue through the consolation round and placed 5th overall in District III AA. They were awarded a spot in the PIAA Championships, where they lost a hard-fought battle to Mt. St. Joseph’s 5-1 in the 1st round.

The Football team finished the regular season ranked 5th in L-L Section II. They qualified for the District III playoffs as the 5th seed in AAAA where they beat the 4th ranked York Suburban Trojans in the 1st round. They lost to #1 seed Berks Catholic in the 2nd round.

The Golf team won the L-L Section II Championship for the first time since 2010. The following athletes qualified for the L-L League Tournament: Austin Lauver, Ryan Smith, Christian Eby, Eric Buck, Andrew Fink, Ryan Floyd, and Shannon Campbell.

The Boys’ Soccer team shared the L-L Section II crown with Ephrata and Elizabethtown. They finished the regular season ranked 5th in the District III AAA. After going through two overtimes, they lost a hard-fought battle in penalty kicks to Manheim Central in the 1st round of District III playoffs.

The Girls’ Soccer team finished the regular season ranked 6th in L-L Section II and 13th in District III AAA. They lost to eventual District III Champion Manheim Central in the 1st round of District III playoffs.

The Girls’ Tennis team finished 3rd in L-L Section II. Several members of the team qualified for the L-L League Singles and Doubles Tournament. The team also qualified for the District III Team Tournament as the 11th seed and lost to the 6th seeded Central Dauphin Rams in the 1st round.

The Girls’ Volleyball team qualified for the L-L League tournament as the 3rd seed from L-L Section II. They lost to eventual League Champion Warwick in the 1st round. The team also qualified for the District III Championships at the 13th seed and lost to 4th seeded Berks Catholic Saints in the 1st round.

2017School Board Meetings

All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and are held in the Administration Building

Board Room.

January 3 & 17* February 6 & 21*

March 6 & 20*April 3 & 18*May 1 & 15

June 19August 7 & 21*

September 5 & 18*October 2 & 16*

November 6 & 20*December 4

*workshop session

The Board of School Directors has new leadership for the new year. Melissa Herr now serves as president and Patricia Pontz steps in as vice president. The Board thanks outgoing president Jeffrey Mills for his service to the District. Mr. Mills will stay on as a Board member for the remainder of his term.

School Board Reorganizes

Row 1: Jeffrey Mills, Audra Spahn, Melissa Herr, Patricia Pontz, McKenna Kimmel ('17)Row 2: Terry Sweigart, Jeanne Hoffard, Scott Arnst, Scott Kimmel, Doreen Packer,

David Beiler, Dylan Grau ('18), James Byrnes

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Thank you to our corporate sponsors!

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Early Dismissal December 23

Winter Vacation December 26 - January 2

Office open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. December 27 - 29

Taxes Due December 31

Inservice Day - No School January 16

Inservice Day - No School* January 19

Early Dismissal February 1

No School* February 17 - 20

Kindergarten Registration February 23

Early Dismissal March 1

Spring Musical High School Musical

March 2 - 4

*subject to change due to weather

UPCOMING EVENTS

This newsletter is an official publication of the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. Comments or suggestions can be addressed to:Pioneer Review 1600 Book Road P.O. Box 428 Lampeter, PA 17537-0428

The Lampeter-Strasburg School District recognizes that each child has unique abilities, talents, and needs. The District is committed to providing, in an accountable partnership with the parents and the community, opportunities for each learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and values to become a responsible, productive citizen.

Please contact Jason at Market Street Sports Group at 717-509-2803 for information about becoming a Lampeter-Strasburg corporate sponsor.