Superintendent of LaSalle-Peru Township High School D120 | Cavalier & Illini Alum | Rotarian | IASA Board Member | USF Adjunct Professor | Typewriter Enthusiast
Excited to share this special day with Kristin and our kids....finally crossed the finish line at the University of St. Francis with my doctor of education.
#FeelingGrateful
L-P Community - Please read the attached letter regarding parent/fan behavior expectations at our school events. I do believe we have GREAT parents & fans, but we can and we must be better. We can do it!!!
@LPCavaliers
@LPHS_Activities
Our Cavalier Family is saddened & heartbroken with the news of Mrs. Stacey Wertz's passing today. We are all thinking about Abby, Andy, Max & their family & are here to support. The LP counselors & crisis team will be available tomorrow for students and staff.
#LPsupport
Congrats to my son Tyler (
#14
) on the conclusion of his basketball career @ L-P. I'm so proud of this young man for overcoming serious injury & returning to compete @ the highest level. I'm going to miss seeing him take those charges & ALWAYS popping up with a smile!
#GrindItOut
Due to the expected snowfall tonight and tomorrow, LPHS is cancelling classes on Friday, February 9, 2018. 12-month employees may use vacation time if they choose not to come in. Mr. Parker will have announcements regarding athletic competitions. Please be safe.
Proud parent moment.....our daughter,
@Bella_Wrobleski
, just accepted a paid summer internship with Ralph Lauren in New York City! Thank you
@IowaStateU
for the great education and preparation!!
Thank you Adrienne Broaddus and the CNN team for interviewing me and Peoria Public Schools superintendent
@dkherat
on the teacher shortage in Illinois.
EARLY ANNOUNCEMENT.......due to to dangerous winds and challenges with expected ice in the early morning, LPHS is canceling school on Monday, November 26th. All extracurriculars have been canceled as well.
Happy 100th Birthday to my Grandmother Edith Gunn!! She is strong as ever and still the pillar of our family!! We can't wait to have the in-person birthday party once this craziness is over.
The past few days remind us how precious life is & how essential it is to show compassion, empathy, & love to others & ourselves. I pray for the Allen family & everyone impacted by their tragedy. To anyone struggling right now, please know that YOU MATTER. ❤💚
@LPCavaliers
Congrats to the Red Devils from the Cavaliers on winning the state baseball championship!! The entire IL Valley celebrates with you!!
@baseball1_hall
@j_brandt1
Good morning LP staff, students and families-
The decision has been made to cancel school Tuesday, 1/29 and Wednesday, 1/30. Offices will be open today at the school. Athletic decisions will be made later today. Please be safe.
Mr. Wrobleski
The Howard Fellows Stadium Field of Dreams turf project is officially underway! Attached is the final rendering of what the field will look like when completed.
#CommunityProject
#GratefulSchool
This will be the PREMIER facility for Marching Band and Football!
@LPCavaliers
What a great day in support of Special Olympics!! All participating schools and organizations raised $51,000!!! The LP Plungers once again earned the top "Cool School" award. Thank you Mrs. Witte for your outstanding leadership organizing the LP Plungers!
@LPCavaliers
Good morning all - based on current country road conditions and expected afternoon conditions, LPHS is cancelling classes today, Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Admin offices will open at 9 am. Athletic decisions will be made later this morning. Please be safe.
Congrats to our son, Tyler, who was named the Tim Koehler Memorial Outstanding Defensive Player for the 2021-2022 Cavalier basketball season. It was a joy watching him play - especially the 20+ charges he took & always popping back up with a smile. We're incredibly proud of him!
Good morning all - based on the forecast of dropping temps throughout the day & the concerns of dangerous driving conditions, classes at LPHS are canceled today, 1/23. An updated final exam schedule will be released later today. Mr. Parker will announce any athletic changes. Thx!
Good morning LP students and families - due to the dangerous road conditions - especially the country routes - school is canceled today - Monday, 1/28/19. Admin offices will be open. Athletic decisions will be made later today. Finals will be pushed forward to tomorrow. Be safe!
The Cavalier Family sends our prayers and condolences to the Soliman and Mendota Holy Cross family on the tragic loss of their son and 7th grader Karl.
Good morning LP staff and families - due to a broken water line in the Main Building, school is canceled today. More info will be forthcoming regarding athletic events. Admin offices will be open.
Good morning LP students, staff and families - given the poor road conditions in our rural communities and cold temps, classes at LPHS are cancelled for Friday, January 25th. Finals will continue on Monday & Tuesday. Athletic decisions will be made later today. Be safe. Mr. W
Welcome to Howard Fellows Stadium - the BEST high school football stadium in IL! ❤💚
Thank you
@MWSTS1
,
@TeamBrockUSA
&
@ByrneAndJones
for the excellent job installing the new turf! Huge thank you to our local partners who made the Field of Dreams a reality!
@LP_Principal
Good evening LP Staff, Students and Parents: Any decision on the status of school tomorrow (Monday 11/26) will be made between 5:30 and 6:00 am. If school is called, the first announcement will go out on this Twitter account followed by LP's all-call and social media. Thanks! SW
It was a perfect evening for graduation in Howard Fellows Stadium! Super proud of my son Tyler! All the best to the Class of 2022!!
#WeAreLP
#UnitedCavaliers
DECISION UPDATE....I will be waiting until tomorrow morning to make a decision on school. Expect an announcement between 5:30 and 5:45 am on whether we will be in session or cancelled. In the meantime, study hard for your exams and make sure to have your winter gear ready to go.
Good evening LP staff, students & families -
The decision regarding school on Tue, 1/29 will be made tomorrow morning - after consulting area road commissioners, bus company, area superintendents, & driving the country roads myself. A decision will be announced by 5:45 am.
Thx!
Positive news alert!!! LPHS received notification from the state board of education on Friday that we were awarded a $50,000 school maintenance grant! This money will go toward the renovation of our quad locker rooms and coaches' offices next summer.
#KeepMovingForward
Congrats to LP Lady Cavalier seniors Paige Champlin, Emma Happ and Rhiannon Skoog on their final home basketball game. Thank you for your leadership, dedication and commitment to LPHS!
#LPShines
@LPCavaliers
@LPHS_Activities
@dfmaren
Congratulations Payton Piraino on your IHSA Class 2A 4th place finish in the heavyweight wrestling weight class. Our entire Cavalier Family is proud of you and fellow teammates - Brock Neill, Ayden Sines, Ashton Kellett, and Drew Verway - on making state this year!
#LPshines
As a result of the poor road conditions, LaSalle-Peru Township High School is canceling classes today - Monday, January 15th. Administrative offices will be open. Please be careful if you are driving!
Thanks to my mom - here is one of the color pictures from my senior year!
...check out the Coca-Cola Swatch Watch.....80s high fashion at its best! 😎
#SupportClassOf2020
#WeAreLP
LPHS Class of 1988
Thanks Mr. Phil Valle, LP Class of 64, for an inspirational message @ LP's annual Veterans Day Program! I know everyone was moved & motivated "to be our best" each day! Thank you to all the vets attending today's program...we appreciate your service!!
#LPshines
#HonoringOurVETS
Congratulations to our son Tyler on his academic recognition this afternoon from our area Rotary Clubs! Kristin and I are so proud of this young man!
Kudos to all the students from L-P, Hall, and St. Bede as well!
#CavalierPride
#AcademicsMatter
#WeAreLP
....the transformation has begun! It has been a quarter of a century from the last major renovation of historic Howard Fellows Stadium. We can't wait to have our kids back on the field!
@ByrneAndJones
@LPCavaliers
@LPHS_Activities
It's Northern IL Big 12 conference time! Which game should
@NBCSChicago
cover in the "Viewers' Choice Game of the Week?" Poll is open until Thursday, 4 p.m. 🏈
INFO:
We'll have highlights/postgame on Friday's High School Lites from one of the following:
Today, we broke ground on the final phase of the L-P Sports Complex! Our $9.5M project will bring 2 softball fields, a baseball field, artificial turf on the soccer field, & 4 more tennis courts (bringing us to 12 courts)!
@ByrneAndJones
#KmetzArchitects
#WeAreLP
Great day hiking today on the Hugh Norris Trail, Saguaro National Park outside Tuscon. We made it to the top of the Wasson Peak at 4,687 feet....13 miles and nearly 30,000 steps!
SNEAK PEEK ALERT......Senior 2020 signs are on the way! Once they arrive, we'll announce the pick-up time at LP.
We can't wait to see them in yards throughout the District! Be sure to post a picture with you and the hashtag
#LPSeniors2020
!
@LPCavaliers
@LPHS_Activities
Great news to share! Every year US News & World Report releases the Best High Schools rankings. LP is ranked 218/811 in IL (Top 27%) - & RANKED
#1
among the high schools located within our region. KUDOS to our Board, staff, students, parents, & community!