Heritage High School

Champions Through Character and Collaboration
Our Heritage Girls Cross Country team's historic 1st time victory at the Liberty Bell Invitational exemplifies two essential qualities from the LPS Graduate Portrait: Resiliency and Collaboration.

Resiliency defined our season-long journey to this breakthrough moment. Cross country demands mental toughness as runners push through physical barriers and psychological walls during grueling 5K races. Our athletes demonstrated the ability to "learn from failures and work through challenges" by transforming previous disappointing finishes into fuel for improvement. Each training session became an opportunity to bounce back stronger, whether recovering from difficult workouts, managing injuries, or overcoming race-day setbacks. The team's perseverance through months of preparation, including brutal summer miles and demanding interval sessions, culminated in their ability to perform when it mattered most.

Collaboration proved equally crucial to their success. While cross country might appear individual, championship teams understand that collective strength elevates everyone's performance. Our runners functioned as a cohesive unit, with faster athletes mentoring newcomers and creating an inclusive training environment where every team member felt valued. During races, they worked strategically as a pack, supporting teammates through encouraging words and tactical positioning. Their ability to "work well with others and function as a contributing member of a team" transformed individual talent into championship-caliber team performance.

This historic Liberty Bell Invitational victory represents more than athletic achievement—it demonstrates how resilient individuals working collaboratively can accomplish extraordinary goals. Our Heritage girls didn't just run faster; they embodied the character traits that define successful people both on the track and in life. Their breakthrough performance proves that when students develop these essential qualities, they can overcome any challenge and achieve what once seemed impossible.

Leadership Through Character and Creativity
Our student government's exceptional orchestration of Homecoming Week perfectly embodies two vital qualities from the LPS Graduate
Portrait: Character and Creativity.

CHARACTER formed the foundation of our student leaders' approach to this beloved tradition. Throughout the planning process, they demonstrated authentic leadership by staying true to their values of inclusivity and school spirit. Our student government leaders understood that "who you are is what matters most" and consistently made decisions that prioritized the entire student body's experience over personal recognition. They showed integrity by listening to diverse perspectives, incorporating feedback from all grade levels, and ensuring every student felt welcome to participate regardless of their background or interests. Their genuine commitment to serving others transformed what could have been a simple event into a meaningful celebration of our school community.

CREATIVITY elevated Homecoming Week from ordinary to extraordinary. Our student leaders chose to "imagine, design and produce possibilities beyond what is already known." They introduced innovative spirit day themes, developed engaging competitions between classes, and created interactive activities that brought fresh energy to traditional events. The seamless integration of these qualities produced a Homecoming Week that will be remembered for years to come. Our student government leaders proved that when authentic character guides creative vision, the results inspire entire communities. Their work demonstrates that effective leadership isn't about commanding from the front, but rather about serving with integrity while bringing innovative ideas to life. This Homecoming Week stands as testament to what students can accomplish when they combine strong moral character with boundless creative energy.

The LPS Toddcast is back! To kick off Season 2, Wilder Elementary fifth graders Reid and Arina flipped the script and put Superintendent Todd Lambert in the hot seat. Alongside cohost Jonathan Levesque, they asked thoughtful questions, sparked lively discussion, and even gave some well-deserved shoutouts to their favorite teachers.

Find out:
-What everyone would pick if they had to eat one food for the rest of their life
-How much money it takes to operate a district LPS's size
-How Dr. Lambert arrived at being a Superintendent
-Everyone's favorite subject in school
-What's coming up in LPS in the next few weeks

Don’t miss this energetic and student-led start to Season 2 of the LPS Toddcast!

YouTube: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E1YouTube
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E1Spotify

📅 Save the Date!
Parents and staff, you’re invited to a FREE workshop that will leave you with useful tools to help students build focus, routines, time management, and organization to help fuel their own success.

💡 Whether you’ve heard of “executive functioning” or not, this session hosted by Brandon Slade, founder of Untapped Learning, will break it down in simple, practical ways. Walk away with strategies you can start using right away!

🗓️ Thursday, September 18 in the evening
📍ESC Boardroom (5776 S. Crocker St.)

✨ More info coming next week–stay tuned and watch your email!