• Seniors: Apply NH Day is Oct. 28
  • Progress 1 grades will be posted on Nov. 4
  • Veterans Day Breakfast will be held on Nov. 8 at 8 a.m. in the LHS Cafe
  • New England Math League contest No. 2 is on Nov. 11 during B period
  • No school Nov. 11: Veterans Day
  • Real Estate Career Breakfast is Nov. 18 during B period in the library
  • Parent teacher conferences will be held on Nov. 20 in the evening
  • No school on Nov. 21: Parent/teacher conferences and teacher workshop
  • Craft and vendor fair is Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • No school Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
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Lancer Spirit Online
The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online
Londonderry High School
295 Mammoth Road
Londonderry, NH 03053
603-432-6941
The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online
The student news site of Londonderry High School

Lancer Spirit Online
Ava Alkhamis

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor

This is Ava’s first year on the editorial board and her second year on the Lancer Spirit staff. Ava is the Opinions editor of the 2025-26 Lancer Spirit. She is super excited for what this year’s staff is going to bring. Ava is the Vice President of the Student Activities club, and is a member of Best Buddies, National Honors Society, Community Service club and Class of 2026 Reps. When Ava’s not writing, you will find her listening to music or getting coffee with her friends.

All content by Ava Alkhamis
Securely's new screen monitoring feature is a complete invasion of students' privacy. Art by Ava Christian.

Securly’s screen monitoring feature quietly undermines student privacy

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
October 24, 2025
It's important to recognize the Indigenous Peoples of America on the second Monday of October. Graphic created in Canva by Ava Alkhamis.

Indigenous People’s Day is a truth you can’t legislate away

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2025
People are relying on AI too much and it's killing creativity. Art by Ava Christian.

AI: Is it a tool or a trap?

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
October 8, 2025
The updated phone policy is sparking an ongoing conversation amongst the community. Graphic designed by: Ava Christian

Navigating the new phone policy: a community decision

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
September 23, 2025
The SAT only tests a narrow set of skills and doesn’t capture a person’s full potential. Design created in Canva by Jillian Willwerth

We are more than our scores

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
June 5, 2025
Image made in Canva by Ava Alkhamis

Phones aren’t the problem: how schools handle them is

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
May 27, 2025
Senior year is an exciting but stressful time. And goes by way too fast.

Seniors to underclassmen: how to manage senior year

Emma St. Louis, Ava Alkhamis, and Aviana Chaffee
May 22, 2025
Clairo unveils Charm, a soft-rock album released in 2024.

Clairo’s music is like a thrifted sweater for your soul

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
May 19, 2025
A student arrives 30 seconds late, hoping the Capitol (teacher) shows mercy.

The five minute passing period feels like ‘The Hunger Games’

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2025
Solomons performs throughout her high school career at numerous school events. Photo provided by Rebecca Solomons.

Beyond the spotlight

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
April 23, 2025
Londonderry High School has dedicated memorial stones to those we have lost from fighting for our freedom.

Honoring the fallen

Emma St. Louis, Aviana Chaffee, and Ava Alkhamis
March 13, 2025
Students and staff currently only get about 12.5% of time in every class. With a block schedule, everyone would get around 25% or more time to really dive into the material and make sure it’s understood and taught effectively. (Image created in canvas by Ava Alkhamis).

Time to ditch quick class switch

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
March 12, 2025
Señora Halpern shines bright for teacher’s spirit day. Her festive outfit lights up the classroom with holiday cheer.

Beyond the classroom: How Señora Halpern inspires a love for language and learning

Ava Alkhamis, Opinions Editor
January 29, 2025
The doors inside of LHS guard the garden from the bustling foyer.

The man behind the Walter A. Sidney garden

Aviana Chaffee, Ava Alkhamis, and Emma St. Louis
December 17, 2024
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