Le Roy High School students Jack Benter and Bo Zeleznik recently finished participating in the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program (NITARP).
NITARP pairs science teachers from around the country to work with professional astronomers at Caltech in Pasadena, CA to conduct an authentic astronomy research project using archived telescope data. Bo and Jack’s sponsoring teacher, Jeff Benter, physics teacher at Tri-Valley High School, was selected, along with three other teachers from around the country, to work with Dr. Luisa Rebull. Their team’s project was to identify young, still-forming stars (known as young stellar objects, or YSOs) in two star forming regions within the constellation Cassiopeia using infrared and optical (visible light) data primarily taken from the WISE, Spitzer, and Gaia space telescopes, as well as the ground-based 2MASS program.
After learning the astronomy background through the spring of 2024, the team traveled to the Caltech campus for a week last summer to complete their training with Dr. Rebull. After working through their data, they found 123 likely YSOs in the two regions, each of which are about 4,700 light years away. The team then presented their findings at the 245th Conference of the American Astronomical Society held near Washington, DC this month, which had over 3,000 astronomers in attendance from across the country.
Wednesday, January 15 - Our Internet is currently down which also takes down our phones. We are working to get it resolved as quickly as possible. Please email attendance to your child’s main office.
8th Grade: All Josten's order forms are due to the main office by next Wednesday, January 22nd (cash/check made to Tboy’s Inc/Jostens).
Illinois weather is the best! It is snowing and will be throughout the morning. Take extra time to get to school safely. Buses may run a little behind for extra precaution.
Contact Le Roy Elementary School to be on the list to receive preschool screening information!
LJHS Student Council conducted a Penny Drive to raise money for Le Roy Kiwanis Angel Tree this year. These students represent a small portion of the winning section, who raised $189 of the total $563!
LeRoy Schools will be in session today. We did have some freezing rain with snow falling on top. Roads that have been salted are melting. Our lots and sidewalks are salted as well. Please take your time and be safe getting to school. Buses may run a little behind to ensure extra caution.
High School Final Exams are right around the corner. Detailed information regarding finals has been sent to families via Skyward and shared with students. If your student has any questions about finals, they should reach out directly to the individual teacher for clarification.
Stay positive. Work hard. Finish strong! Good Luck, Panthers!
Congratulations to our NHS Inductees!
New Members: Laila Carr (Jr), Colin Dunafin (Sr), Katelyn Edgington (Sr), Morgan Fleming (Jr), Andrew Fleming (Sr), Natalie Loy (Sr), Kinzie Moreland (Jr), Natalie Nordstrom (Sr), Isiah Schertz (Jr), Henry Thayn (Jr), Brandon Webner (Sr), Landon Welte (Sr), Emma Wiechman (Jr)
Current members: Thatcher Ross & Bohdan Zeleznik
Key Club Food Drive
We will have a white shuttle bus running this morning through the blocks between the elementary school and 150 to provide rides to walkers.
Celebrating our high school art students and spreading some joy! Check out the 2024 Faculty Head Swaps created by Mrs. Little's Digital Media students. (Part II)
Celebrating our high school art students and spreading some joy! Check out the 2024 Faculty Head Swaps created by Mrs. Little's Digital Media students. (Part I)
We are currently experiencing issues with our phone system and are not receiving external calls in any building. It appears to be a Frontier/Verizon issue. We are working to get it resolved. If you need to contact us, please reach out to a building administrative assistant. Thank you!
Elementary School - sprattn@leroyk12.org
Junior/Senior High - gaffneyl@leroyk12.org
LHS Art students will have their work on display at the 15th Annual FAA High School 6x6 Small Works Exhibit at the University of Illinois. The exhibit is on display from December 14 - January 12 during Krannert Art Museum Hours.
We are proud of our News Gazette Correspondent, Molly Scheuer.
We kickoff against Lena Winslow tomorrow at 2:00 PM. DRESS WARM & BE LOUD PANTHER NATION!
A few reminders about tomorrow’s big game:
1. Gates open at 12 Noon.
2. The bus barn parking lot is reserved for handicapped parking and game day workers only.
3. All students who are not in JH or HS must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
4. Horseplay will not be allowed. Footballs and other objects can be confiscated at the discretion of administration and game day supervisors.
Let’s ensure a safe and positive experience for all fans who join us at L.A.McKean Field tomorrow.
True and loyal we shall ever be! GO PANTHERS!
We kept the tradition alive with another morning of Playoff Pancakes!
A big shoutout to Mama Karen, Ed Underhill, Chip Warlow, our amazing Kitchen Staff, Student Council, Mrs. Gaddis, Mrs. Winterland, and our Pancake Chef Mr. Larson for their generous donations to help make this breakfast possible!
LeRoy Music Boosters could use some help in the concession stand this Saturday.
Go Fan Link: https://gofan.co/event/2280050?schoolId=IHSA
Parking: The bus barn parking lot is reserved for handicapped parking and game day workers only.
Thank you!
