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The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online

The student news site of Londonderry High School

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The boys' main lobby bathroom remains closed on May 30 following the vandalism incident on May 29, 2025. House 2 Assistant Principal Ryan O' Connor urged students to ensure the safety of the school to avoid any further incidents. "I think people need to embrace, understand, and know that as a community, we have a responsibility not just for ourselves but to each other as well," O'Connor said. Photo by Jansher Malik.

Main lobby boys’ bathroom closes due to vandalism. Admin, custodians call for more respect.

Jansher Malik, Reporter
May 30, 2025

The boys’ main lobby bathroom was closed on Friday, May 30, following an incident of vandalism that occurred on May 29. In an email sent by House 2 Assistant Principal Ryan O’Connor, the incident was...

Students get sent home early from their AP Psychology Exam due to College Board crash.

Breaking News: College Board crashes as students log onto AP Psychology Exam

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
May 16, 2025

UPDATE: The News Story was updated on May 21 for clarity. In a major disruption affecting students nationwide, the College Board's website crashed on the morning of May 16, during the administration...

LHS will now offer a new Extended Learning Opportunity for those who are interested in the Fire and EMS field.

First responder extended learning opportunity comes to LHS

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 18, 2025

Londonderry High School will now offer a new experience for students to get involved with first responders. The Londonderry Fire Department will host a new course for students interested in this field....

Senior Bailey Clevenger packages ribbons for Purple Up Week as a way to show support to military children.

Blue Star Lancers celebrate Purple Up Week

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 17, 2025

The Blue and Purple Star Lancers are hosting their annual Fundraiser during Purple Up week. Any money donated goes straight into Blue and Purple Lancer funds, where they can buy materials for those going...

Londonderry High School gymnasium continues to undergo structural updates to roof ensuring safety upon students and staff.

Latest update on structural damage

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 7, 2025

UPDATE: News Story was updated on April 7 at 10:36 a.m. for clarity. Good news for students and staff: The LHS gym, which was recently affected by structural concerns, is now undergoing repair to...

Sophomore Blue Star Lancers Parker Tessier and Lylah Chaffee help advertise  news for those who are about to serve our country.

Help the Blue Star Lancers spread the news about your future

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
April 2, 2025

The Blue and Purple Star Lancers need your help in finding who has officially made the decision to serve our country. With this, club members have started preparing material for the upcoming April Pep...

The School Counseling Department welcomes juniors to the annual "What's Next" Fair on March 26.

What’s Next Fair: helping with future planning and career exploration

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
March 26, 2025

Join the School Counseling Department for their second annual "What's Next" Fair this Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m in the LHS lobby, The What's Next Fair provides ways for career exploration...

Junior Kendall Grant attends Class of 2026 annual fundraiser, inviting her friends and families.

Paint Night: Annual Class of 2026 fundraiser invites the community to a fun night in

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
March 25, 2025

The Junior Class of 2026 will be hosting their annual fundraiser: Paint Night. The event will take place in the LMS Cafe tonight, Tuesday, March 25 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. The Class Officers...

Math teacher Mrs. Viel receives her document on where her phone caddy is to be placed in her classroom from Mr. Guertin.

Latest update on phone policy: cell phone caddies coming to all classrooms

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
March 18, 2025

From the administration meeting with the executive council, contacting outside schools and sources, and many proactive conversations with student representatives, the administration has come to a temporary...

Three contestants from Londonderry High School get congratulated for top scores at annual Rotary Speech Contest. “The other girls who did their speeches, their speeches were absolutely amazing,” McElroy said. “We all deserved the prize money no matter how many people had shown up. I think everyone's speeches were well thought out and from the heart.”  (Photo used with permission by Grace McElroy).

Londonderry takes home 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place at Rotary Speech Contest

Junior Gretchen Murray, and freshmen Grace McElroy and Kalay Rashid take home top three scores at annual Rotary Speech Contest on March 14, 2025.
Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
March 16, 2025

The Rotary speech is a competition between LHS and Pinkerton where you write, memorize and present a speech about an aspect of your everyday life. Junior Gretchen Murray, and freshmen Grace McElroy and...

Breaking News: LHS Early dismissal for safety of students- structural damage to gymnasium

Kelsey Sweet, News Editor
March 7, 2025

Students experience Early Dismissal due to structural damage to the gymnasium. The district office and Londonderry Fire Department made a consultation to release students early.  On March 7. 2024 at...

Students leave Plateau in a rush a to get home.

LHS students get evacuated due to “structural issues”

Kaylee Mague and Lily Abrams
March 7, 2025

“Structural issues” with the gym’s roof caused an early dismissal which was conducted for the entire building. Students with main lot passes were let out first, followed by students who park at plateau...

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