Weekly Announcements for Students

Curious about what is going on at LEC and when? Check out these announcements - they are usually updated by each Monday!  Weekly Announcements

Yearbook Picture Retake (Update)

Underclass photos will be taken on Friday, January 28 and cap and gown retakes will be taken on Friday, January 21.  The dates shared on 1/10/22 have been changed.  Please plan accordingly.  Don’t forget to sign up for a timeslot.  You should not miss more than 15 minutes of class in order to have your picture taken.  Below is the link for the sign up sheet. 

• Sign Up for Pictures.  Please make sure to use the appropriate sheet at the bottom.

MTSS Framework

"Be CALM" Program Information

All 9th graders in AVID classes at LEC will receive instruction in the Be CALM Connections curriculum as part of the standard course of study. This will involve 16 lessons delivered between October and February by each student's AVID teacher with support from a school mental health consultant.

Click here for more information and permission forms.

LEC Lunch Form

If you would like a free lunch at LEC, please fill out this form before 10 am. You need to fill out the form each day that you are requesting a lunch. 

Here is the menu for October: October Lunch Menu

Reasons to complete an application for Free and Reduced Benefits: In English and In Spanish

Graduation Pictures

You must sign in with your Lee County Schools email to access the pictures. 

Click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fVZ1ia6KHkdrwK-Mf_mW1Bw2xEuSaZIM?usp=sharing

New Tuition Grants for 2021 High School Graduates

Governor Cooper, in partnership with the NC Community College System and the State Education Assistance Authority, has announced the creation of the Longleaf Commitment Grant program.

What:

This grant program will allow eligible 2021 high school graduates the opportunity to apply for a grant that covers tuition and fees at any of North Carolina's 58 community colleges for up to two years.

Eligibility requirements from 2021 high schools seniors:

• Graduate from a North Carolina high school in 2021
• Be a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes
• Be a first-time college student (Career & College Promise (CCP) and Early/Middle College High School students are eligible)
• Enroll in a curriculum program during the 2021-22 academic year
• Enroll in at least 6 credit hours per semester
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2021-22
• Have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from $0 - $15,000. (“EFC” is based upon student’s FAFSA determination)
• Renew FAFSA for the 2022-23 academic year and meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements of the college

The three steps high school graduates need to complete to get started:

1. Applicants must apply for admission to the community college they plan to attend here.
2. Applicants must complete residency determination through the North Carolina Residency Determination Service.
3. Lastly, applicants must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), here.

For more information or to submit a question about the North Carolina Longleaf Commitment Grant, please click here.