Lovejoy High School (Texas)
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Lovejoy High School is a public, co-educational
secondary school
in Lucas, Texas
in south central Collin County
. It is the only high school
of the Lovejoy Independent School District
serving grades 9-12. Lovejoy High School serves most of the cities of Lucas
, most of Fairview, and a small portion of Allen. Until the Fall of 2006, all high school students zoned to Lovejoy Independent School District
attended nearby Allen High School
. The school graduated its first senior class in 2010. In 2011, the school was rated "Exemplary
" by the Texas Education Agency
.
and Southlake, Texas
for overall achievement and instructional standards. LHS has consistently achieved "Exemplary" status with the Texas Education Agency, the highest possible rating under the state's academic accountability rating system. The district offers only AP and PRE-AP track course offerings and works to help support students to rise to the challenge. The student body is known for enthusiastic and spirited sporting events, attended by thousands of community supporters K-12.
In 2010 and 2011, Lovejoy High School won the Texas UIL Lone Star Cup, which is awarded annually to five high schools, one in each of the five UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A), based on their team performance in district and state championships. The winning schools in each classification receive the UIL Lone Star Cup trophy and a scholarship donation from the UIL. The award honors the best overall performance in the following activities: State and Area Marching Band, Team Tennis, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Track & Field, Academics, One Act Play, Softball, and Baseball.
Cross Country, Team Tennis, Volleyball, Football, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Track & Field, Baseball & Softball.
State Runner Ups: Boys Cross Country - 2009(3A), Girls Cross Country - 2009(3A), Girls Basketball - 2011(3A)
The football team reached the state semi-finals in the 2009 football season, which was the schools first year to ever have seniors.
The baseball team reached the region semi-finals in 2010, its first year with a senior class, and the region quarter-finals in 2011.
The tennis team finished third at the state meet in 2011, with 5 students qualifying for state in the individual season.
The swim team had one student, Emily Nightingale, go to state in 2009, where she placed fourth. In 2010, Nightingale returned to state and placed 2nd.
The LHS Cheerleading squads have placed several times in their annual competitions. The Varsity Squad placed 1st in 2007 and 3rd in 2011. The freshman squad has taken 1st place every year since 2008. The JV squad placed 1st in 2008 as well as 2011.
Every morning, the Advanced Broadcast Journalism class runs a daily news show as well as a weekly show with more developed stories.
LHS App
Campuses
Official School Sites
Booster Clubs
Girls Basketball team were state runners-up in 2010-11.
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Lucas, Texas
Lucas, Texas
Block quoteLucas is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,890 at the 2000 census. Recent population statistics show Lucas to have a population above 5,000 people ; however, the current population signs within the city limits state a population of 5015.-Geography:Lucas...
in south central Collin County
Collin County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 491,675 people, 181,970 households, and 132,292 families residing in the county. The population density was 580 people per square mile . There were 194,892 housing units at an average density of 230 per square mile...
. It is the only high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
of the Lovejoy Independent School District
Lovejoy Independent School District
Lovejoy Independent School District is a public school district in central Collin County, Texas, United States. The district's administration building is located at 259 Country Club Road in Allen....
serving grades 9-12. Lovejoy High School serves most of the cities of Lucas
Lucas, Texas
Block quoteLucas is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,890 at the 2000 census. Recent population statistics show Lucas to have a population above 5,000 people ; however, the current population signs within the city limits state a population of 5015.-Geography:Lucas...
, most of Fairview, and a small portion of Allen. Until the Fall of 2006, all high school students zoned to Lovejoy Independent School District
Lovejoy Independent School District
Lovejoy Independent School District is a public school district in central Collin County, Texas, United States. The district's administration building is located at 259 Country Club Road in Allen....
attended nearby Allen High School
Allen High School (Allen, Texas)
-Athletics:-Football:The Allen Eagle football program has had five playoff berths and two bi-district championships in six seasons. In 2006 the varsity football team finished its season as the District 9-5A Champions by beating Plano East in the last game of the regular season, 22-17. Its only loss...
. The school graduated its first senior class in 2010. In 2011, the school was rated "Exemplary
Texas Education Agency accountability ratings system
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" by the Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
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.
Overview
One of the most consistently high performing high schools in the North Texas area, Lovejoy High School is known for high standards in both academic and extracurricular activities. According to its graduate profile, the graduating Lovejoy High School senior is "intellectually equipped, open to the challenges of learning, well rounded, engaged in a healthy lifestyle, fair and respectful of others, and works for justice through community service."Academics
Lovejoy High School is small in size, but competes academically with other highly acclaimed districts like Highland Park, TexasHighland Park Independent School District
Highland Park Independent School District is a public school district based in University Park, Texas, United States.HPISD serves most of the city of Highland Park, all of the city of University Park, and portions of Dallas. HPISD administers seven schools...
and Southlake, Texas
Carroll Independent School District
The Carroll Independent School District is an independent PK-12 school district serving the city of Southlake, Texas and portions of northwest Grapevine, far northern Colleyville, and eastern Westlake.-History:...
for overall achievement and instructional standards. LHS has consistently achieved "Exemplary" status with the Texas Education Agency, the highest possible rating under the state's academic accountability rating system. The district offers only AP and PRE-AP track course offerings and works to help support students to rise to the challenge. The student body is known for enthusiastic and spirited sporting events, attended by thousands of community supporters K-12.
In 2010 and 2011, Lovejoy High School won the Texas UIL Lone Star Cup, which is awarded annually to five high schools, one in each of the five UIL classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A), based on their team performance in district and state championships. The winning schools in each classification receive the UIL Lone Star Cup trophy and a scholarship donation from the UIL. The award honors the best overall performance in the following activities: State and Area Marching Band, Team Tennis, Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Track & Field, Academics, One Act Play, Softball, and Baseball.
Athletics
The Lovejoy Leopards compete in the following sports -Cross Country, Team Tennis, Volleyball, Football, Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Track & Field, Baseball & Softball.
State Titles
- Volleyball -
- 2008(3A), 2009(3A), 2010(3A)
- Boys Cross Country -
- 2010(3A)
- Girls Cross Country -
- 2010(3A), 2011(3A)
State Runner Ups: Boys Cross Country - 2009(3A), Girls Cross Country - 2009(3A), Girls Basketball - 2011(3A)
The football team reached the state semi-finals in the 2009 football season, which was the schools first year to ever have seniors.
The baseball team reached the region semi-finals in 2010, its first year with a senior class, and the region quarter-finals in 2011.
The tennis team finished third at the state meet in 2011, with 5 students qualifying for state in the individual season.
The swim team had one student, Emily Nightingale, go to state in 2009, where she placed fourth. In 2010, Nightingale returned to state and placed 2nd.
The LHS Cheerleading squads have placed several times in their annual competitions. The Varsity Squad placed 1st in 2007 and 3rd in 2011. The freshman squad has taken 1st place every year since 2008. The JV squad placed 1st in 2008 as well as 2011.
Journalism
The Lovejoy High School Red Ledger is widely renowned for its high profile articles and exceptional editorials.Every morning, the Advanced Broadcast Journalism class runs a daily news show as well as a weekly show with more developed stories.
External links
LHS App
Campuses
- http://les.lovejoyisd.net Lovejoy Elementary School
- http://hes.lovejoyisd.net Hart Elementary School
- http://pes.lovejoyisd.net Puster Elementary School
- http://scms.lovejoyisd.net Sloan Creek Middle School
- http://lhshome.lovejoyisd.net Lovejoy High School
Official School Sites
- http://www.lovejoyband.net Lovejoy Band
- http://www.lovejoychoir.com Lovejoy Choir
- http://sites.google.com/site/lovejoyseniorproject Lovejoy Senior Projects
Booster Clubs
- http://www.foundationforlovejoyschools.org/ Foundation For Lovejoy Schools
- http://www.lhsbandbooster.org Lovejoy Band Booster Club
- http://www.lovejoybaseball.com Lovejoy Baseball Booster Club
- http://www.leopardfastbreak.net Lovejoy Basketball Booster Club
- http://www.lovejoyfootball.com Leopard Football Booster Club
- http://www.leopardupper90soccer.com Lovejoy Leopard Soccer Booster Club
- http://www.leopardsoftball.com Lovejoy Leopard Softball Booster Club
- http://goleopardswim.com Wet Leopard Booster Club
- http://www.leopardvolleyball.com Leopard Volleyball Booster Club
- http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=ljwrestling Lovejoy Wrestling Booster Club
- http://www.leopardlacrosse.net Leopard Lacrosse Club
Girls Basketball team were state runners-up in 2010-11.