The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The online student news source of Lovejoy High School

The Red Ledger

The bond proposal includes a new pool, which would be beneficial for the swim program.

Bond proposal includes pool

Olivia Griffin, News Editor April 30, 2014

Among the most controversial and heavily discussed items in the proposed budget to be voted on in the May 10 bond election is the $2.7 million enclosed, above-ground, 25-by-25 yard, eight lane training...

Voting over the possible bond will take place in many locations throughout the community.

2 propositions, 1 bond election

Olivia Griffin, News Editor April 29, 2014

Deeply divided community members will be voting on a $76 million bond May 10, which, if passed, will allow the district to accommodate the projected increase in student enrollment by constructing new classrooms,...

The new printer in the library has bluetooth connectivity, meaning students are now able to print from their phone.

Library’s new printer goes wireless

Riley Laurence, Staff Reporter April 28, 2014

Printing something in the library no longer requires signing into a computer as there is now a bluetooth compatible printer. “Since most of the kids who print from the library have trouble uploading...

The TEA will now allow students to use a calculator app on their devices for the STAAR test.

Calculator used to add up on STAAR test

Savannah Whitmer, Staff Reporter April 25, 2014

Calculators are an important part of testing, but beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, they will become even more significant. According to a Texas Education Agency (TEA) change in testing policy, next...

On Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, the LHS indoor facility will be transformed into an athletes village as a part of the special olympic event that the campus is hosting.

A time to shine for special olympians

Jordan Toomey, Staff Reporter April 24, 2014

The Special Olympics will be held for the first time on campus April 25-26. “Events for the meet will take place in the Lovejoy High School stadium,” organizer of Athlete’s Village Brendan King...

While the school parking lots may seem silent and still during the school day, before and after hours they can be a center for traffic and even reckless driving.

Safety in the parking lot

Jillian Sanders, Staff Reporter/Print Editor April 23, 2014

While the school parking lots may seem silent and still during the school day, before and after hours they can be a center for traffic and even reckless driving. “There are several students that tend...

Braums, a local ice cream and food establishment, is hiring younger children than many places.

Braum’s hires young teens

Alyson Sudak, Staff Reporter April 22, 2014

Life just got a little sweeter for young teenagers looking for work as Braums is hiring 14 and 15- year-olds to work day shifts. “There are different requirements, I mean I'd like for them to be smart,...

Phyics is one of the many classes changing on campus, there are new AP electives offered to upperclassmen.

New classes offered to students

Sydney Grissom, Staff Reporter April 21, 2014

Some big changes are in store for the 2014-2015 core courses and electives being offered. One of the biggest changes for next year’s courses allows upcoming juniors to take AP physics instead of Pre-AP. “Currently...

Seven journalism students from The Red Ledger staff attended the 23rd annual High School Journalism Day and Competition for The Dallas Morning News.

The Red Ledger wins best website in Dallas Morning News competition

Liz Schasel, Editor-in-chief April 18, 2014

The Dallas Morning News held its 23rd annual High School Journalism Day and Competition on Thursday, April 17. Seven students from The Red Ledger attended the event for the first time to participate in...

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