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![Making the World a Better Place through Science]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742857746/lwhsorg/g7mwhar3ndl2qcgxw5xd/MarineEcologyPhoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742857746/lwhsorg/g7mwhar3ndl2qcgxw5xd/MarineEcologyPhoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742857746/lwhsorg/g7mwhar3ndl2qcgxw5xd/MarineEcologyPhoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742857746/lwhsorg/g7mwhar3ndl2qcgxw5xd/MarineEcologyPhoto.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742857746/lwhsorg/g7mwhar3ndl2qcgxw5xd/MarineEcologyPhoto.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742857746/lwhsorg/g7mwhar3ndl2qcgxw5xd/MarineEcologyPhoto.jpg","width":2200}])
“The best way we learn is if we do something with our hands.” – Gillian Ashenfelter, Marine Ecology teacher at LWHS
![The LWHS Teach-In: A Day of Learning, Action, & Solidarity]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742331318/lwhsorg/erm383gymjqxctslrqy1/TeachInMarch142025-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742331318/lwhsorg/erm383gymjqxctslrqy1/TeachInMarch142025-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742331318/lwhsorg/erm383gymjqxctslrqy1/TeachInMarch142025-9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742331318/lwhsorg/erm383gymjqxctslrqy1/TeachInMarch142025-9.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742331318/lwhsorg/erm383gymjqxctslrqy1/TeachInMarch142025-9.jpg","width":1344}])
Knowledge is power! Lick-Wilmerding High School hosted an all day Teach-In on Friday March 14, featuring over 60 workshops and action blocks.
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LWHS share their science and math knowledge and expertise with West Portal Elementary at the Maker Playground!
![Presenting the Miranda Lux Art Fest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740547832/lwhsorg/nbkbbqsxzurd0feqevl3/MirandaLuxBackground.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740547832/lwhsorg/nbkbbqsxzurd0feqevl3/MirandaLuxBackground.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740547832/lwhsorg/nbkbbqsxzurd0feqevl3/MirandaLuxBackground.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740547832/lwhsorg/nbkbbqsxzurd0feqevl3/MirandaLuxBackground.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740547832/lwhsorg/nbkbbqsxzurd0feqevl3/MirandaLuxBackground.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740547832/lwhsorg/nbkbbqsxzurd0feqevl3/MirandaLuxBackground.png","width":2200}])
Students, facstaff, families, and alumni—we hope you will join us on Friday evening, March 14 to celebrate art, creativity, community, and LGBTQ+ allyship!
![Sam Mihara, Class of '51, Honored by the National Endowment for the Humanities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736549793/lwhsorg/y94hwtxxnikc1bai9efl/NEH_SamMihara.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736549793/lwhsorg/y94hwtxxnikc1bai9efl/NEH_SamMihara.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736549793/lwhsorg/y94hwtxxnikc1bai9efl/NEH_SamMihara.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736549793/lwhsorg/y94hwtxxnikc1bai9efl/NEH_SamMihara.png","width":940}])
We are thrilled to congratulate Sam Mihara ‘51 who has been selected to give the 2024 Jefferson Lecture in Humanities.
![Planting Seeds: A Profile of Christy Godinez-Jackson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688859891/lwhsorg/tkg0b6nlxdmdey4lscvh/christine-godinez-cgodinezlwhsorg-lw-2022day1-2744.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1688859891/lwhsorg/tkg0b6nlxdmdey4lscvh/christine-godinez-cgodinezlwhsorg-lw-2022day1-2744.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1688859891/lwhsorg/tkg0b6nlxdmdey4lscvh/christine-godinez-cgodinezlwhsorg-lw-2022day1-2744.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1688859891/lwhsorg/tkg0b6nlxdmdey4lscvh/christine-godinez-cgodinezlwhsorg-lw-2022day1-2744.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1688859891/lwhsorg/tkg0b6nlxdmdey4lscvh/christine-godinez-cgodinezlwhsorg-lw-2022day1-2744.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1688859891/lwhsorg/tkg0b6nlxdmdey4lscvh/christine-godinez-cgodinezlwhsorg-lw-2022day1-2744.jpg","width":2200}])
Christine (Christy) Godinez-Jackson started her Lick journey nearly 20 years ago as an Associate in the LWHS Admissions office. Here are some of her reflections on 20 years as a Tiger.
![LWHS Celebrates a Season of Performing Arts Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734735599/lwhsorg/jtxb1giiyqxsdjfh7bmb/fall-dance-concert-24-137.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734735599/lwhsorg/jtxb1giiyqxsdjfh7bmb/fall-dance-concert-24-137.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734735599/lwhsorg/jtxb1giiyqxsdjfh7bmb/fall-dance-concert-24-137.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734735599/lwhsorg/jtxb1giiyqxsdjfh7bmb/fall-dance-concert-24-137.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734735599/lwhsorg/jtxb1giiyqxsdjfh7bmb/fall-dance-concert-24-137.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734735599/lwhsorg/jtxb1giiyqxsdjfh7bmb/fall-dance-concert-24-137.jpg","width":2200}])
November and December are marked at LWHS by many community events, academic buzz, and project deadlines, but one thing keeps us all inspired and in high spirits during these months: our delightfully entertaining performing arts season.
![Lick-Wilmerding High School students at SDLC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734644129/lwhsorg/xybozshq1kysq9o05ycf/79B9815D-BC07-4A83-BC41-E34D43697140.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734644129/lwhsorg/xybozshq1kysq9o05ycf/79B9815D-BC07-4A83-BC41-E34D43697140.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734644129/lwhsorg/xybozshq1kysq9o05ycf/79B9815D-BC07-4A83-BC41-E34D43697140.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734644129/lwhsorg/xybozshq1kysq9o05ycf/79B9815D-BC07-4A83-BC41-E34D43697140.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734644129/lwhsorg/xybozshq1kysq9o05ycf/79B9815D-BC07-4A83-BC41-E34D43697140.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734644129/lwhsorg/xybozshq1kysq9o05ycf/79B9815D-BC07-4A83-BC41-E34D43697140.jpg","width":1975}])
LWHS faculty and staff and student leaders embarked on an empowering journey at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) in Denver, Colorado.
![LWHS Fall 2024 Athletics Wrap]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734042761/lwhsorg/xcvcfw8swsza7yi28tsg/Fall2024SportsWrap-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734042761/lwhsorg/xcvcfw8swsza7yi28tsg/Fall2024SportsWrap-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734042761/lwhsorg/xcvcfw8swsza7yi28tsg/Fall2024SportsWrap-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734042761/lwhsorg/xcvcfw8swsza7yi28tsg/Fall2024SportsWrap-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734042761/lwhsorg/xcvcfw8swsza7yi28tsg/Fall2024SportsWrap-2.jpg","width":1344}])
Our student athletes continue to put their feet in the circle with grit, determination, sportsmanship, energy, inclusivity, and joy. Check out a quick recap of our Fall sports!
![One Day, Many Hands: Community Partnerships In Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732086538/lwhsorg/ldyuvam90cmripx9ir8k/CoyotePointNov2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732086538/lwhsorg/ldyuvam90cmripx9ir8k/CoyotePointNov2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732086538/lwhsorg/ldyuvam90cmripx9ir8k/CoyotePointNov2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1732086538/lwhsorg/ldyuvam90cmripx9ir8k/CoyotePointNov2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1732086538/lwhsorg/ldyuvam90cmripx9ir8k/CoyotePointNov2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732086538/lwhsorg/ldyuvam90cmripx9ir8k/CoyotePointNov2024.jpg","width":1834}])
Last Friday, the day started very differently from most at Lick-Wilmerding High School. November 15 was our first All School PPP Day! Read on...
![Engaged Citizenship: Alive and Well at LWHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730310411/lwhsorg/wgyun3qxuhishruavnbz/VOTESTICKERS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730310411/lwhsorg/wgyun3qxuhishruavnbz/VOTESTICKERS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730310411/lwhsorg/wgyun3qxuhishruavnbz/VOTESTICKERS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730310411/lwhsorg/wgyun3qxuhishruavnbz/VOTESTICKERS.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730310411/lwhsorg/wgyun3qxuhishruavnbz/VOTESTICKERS.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1730310411/lwhsorg/wgyun3qxuhishruavnbz/VOTESTICKERS.png","width":2200}])
The 2024 election is less than a week away! Read all about how LWHS is approaching the election and promoting engaged citizenship.
![Building Community: The Power of Affinity at LWHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727122376/lwhsorg/oh1wsiylpnfdsvgvztvu/51-_DSC1464.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727122376/lwhsorg/oh1wsiylpnfdsvgvztvu/51-_DSC1464.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727122376/lwhsorg/oh1wsiylpnfdsvgvztvu/51-_DSC1464.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727122376/lwhsorg/oh1wsiylpnfdsvgvztvu/51-_DSC1464.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727122376/lwhsorg/oh1wsiylpnfdsvgvztvu/51-_DSC1464.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727122376/lwhsorg/oh1wsiylpnfdsvgvztvu/51-_DSC1464.jpg","width":2200}])
The belief that when families feel welcomed and celebrated in their children's school, their students tend to thrive is at the core of our approach at LWHS.
![LWHS Students Bring History Alive Through Special Films]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725899347/lwhsorg/homuboyrxec9msv9cjkv/OralHistoryScreeningEvent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725899347/lwhsorg/homuboyrxec9msv9cjkv/OralHistoryScreeningEvent.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725899347/lwhsorg/homuboyrxec9msv9cjkv/OralHistoryScreeningEvent.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725899347/lwhsorg/homuboyrxec9msv9cjkv/OralHistoryScreeningEvent.jpg","width":896}])
LWHS students produced a powerful film collection: The Survivors: An HIV/AIDS Oral History Project, featuring first person interviews with survivors of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
![Champions Find A Way – with Sportsmanship and Respect!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724374898/lwhsorg/ckbbnxejv432enrlznxp/23-24Athletics-4.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724374898/lwhsorg/ckbbnxejv432enrlznxp/23-24Athletics-4.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724374898/lwhsorg/ckbbnxejv432enrlznxp/23-24Athletics-4.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724374898/lwhsorg/ckbbnxejv432enrlznxp/23-24Athletics-4.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724374898/lwhsorg/ckbbnxejv432enrlznxp/23-24Athletics-4.jpg","width":1344}])
Lick-Wilmerding High School receives a certificate of excellence from the CIF North Coast Section, in recognition of outstanding sportsmanship and conduct during the 2023-2024 school year!
![LWHS Teachers and Staff Are Back!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724098605/lwhsorg/bi1ucadx3kwssnil4xiq/FacStaff24-25-9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724098605/lwhsorg/bi1ucadx3kwssnil4xiq/FacStaff24-25-9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724098605/lwhsorg/bi1ucadx3kwssnil4xiq/FacStaff24-25-9.jpg","width":750}])
We're back! Our faculty and staff returned to campus August 14, 2024 and spent three days preparing for the new school year. We're so excited to welcome all our students back this Monday!