Students pose with their new science class skeleton, provided by Wild for Cats
You’ve heard of booster clubs for athletes at Lake Highlands High School and for the drill team, marching band and other extracurricular groups, but did you know you can support academics through the Wild for Cats fund, which provides the “extras” LHHS students need to remain competitive in the classroom?
Last year’s campaign supplied anatomical human skeletons for science classes, cameras for the yearbook team and learning tools for forensic science classes, among other items to promote classroom success.
“LHHS is back and there are a lot of academic needs,” says Kay Shelton, co-chair of Wild for Cats with her husband, Tom. “We just did our call for funding requests, and every department has asked for something. Some requests are small and aim to help teachers maximize productivity in co-seated classes during this time, and some are bigger asks.”
Teacher funding requests include a 3-D printer for animation and video game design classes, programming software to enhance performances in the auditorium, a TI calculator system promoting interactive engagement and PSAT test prep in support of potential National Merit scholars.
“This is just a small sample of what LHHS needs to stay ahead and provide the best tools and resources for our awesome teachers and students,” adds Tom. “The Lake Highlands community has always been so supportive of Wild for Cats, and we are looking forward to keeping that tradition going strong.”
If you’d like to help, you may contribute online here. All donors will receive a “Wild for Cats” yard sign and be recognized at academic ceremonies, on the website and in the All Sports program. Go Cats!
The forensics team, coached by Lindsey Hranitzky (left) placed 3rd in blood splatter analysis.
