Lufkin High School News

Interscholastic League Press Conference
Lufkin AV student Kate Amend received multiple awards at this past weekend's Interscholastic League Press Conference. In the 5A categories, Kate won first place in General Sports Writing, first place in General Sports Story, and second place for her sports...

Catch the Beat Winner of the Week
Perfect Attendance Winner! Congratulations to this week's winner of the Beats Solo 4 headphones! Stay consistent, show up...

UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest
Congratulations to both LHS Panther Bands! The Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble earned sweepstakes at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Competition—your hard work truly showed!

Yearbook Deadline Extended
Fang Yearbook has extended its deadline to May 1st. There are only 45 copies left to order! Stop by N107 or purchase your yearbook online...

Prom Photography & Packages
PROM PHOTO PACKAGE PRE-ORDER INFO: Be sure to remind your student to have their photo taken during the formal photo time frame: 8:00 PM...

Catch the Beat Winner of the Week
Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Beats Solo 4 headphones! Stay consistent, show up every day, and you could be next.

Lufkin Cheer Officers 2025-2026
Congratulations to the newly named Lufkin Cheer Officers for the 2025-26 school year: Captain Tori Lewis, Senior Sergeant Ellasyn Varner and...

LHS Choir UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest
Congratulations to our LHS Choir students on a great showing at UIL Concert and Sightreading contest. Both Varsity groups earned straight Superior...

LHS Fashion Design Presents Through the Decades Fashion Show
LHS Fashion Design presents the Through the Decades Fashion Show on April 17, 2025, at 6 PM in the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium....

Lufkin Boys and Girls Track
Congratulations to the Lufkin Boys Track Team for winning the district championship last night in Whitehouse and to the Lufkin High School Girls Track Team for their outstanding performance at the 5A-District 10 Championships! Many Panthers are advancing to the Area Meet next Friday in Anna. Great job, Panthers!

Get Your Prom Tickets Now for An Evening in Arabia!
Prom Announcement for Saturday, April 12th: Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Students must arrive by 9:00 to enter, and will need a photo ID. Doors...

UIL Academics Success
Congratulations to our Regional Qualifiers in Lincoln Douglas Debate, Computer Science, Accounting, and Spelling, as well as our top-performing teams. A huge shoutout to all students who competed and contributed to this success!

Football Mandatory Player/Parent Informative Meeting
LUFKIN PANTHER FOOTBALL 2025: There will be a mandatory player and parent informative meeting on April 14th at 6:00 PM in the LHS Auditorium. This meeting is required for all players, including the incoming freshman class of 2029.

Weekly Perfect Attedance Winner
Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Beats Solo 4 headphones! Stay consistent, show up every day, and you could be next.

Educators of Influence
The Lufkin High School Top 20 students had a special surprise for their Educators of Influence, personally inviting them to the Panthers of Prestige Banquet on May 20th.

All American Academic Swimmers
Evan McElroy and Isaac Perez have been selected for the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) All America Team. This prestigious honor is awarded to the top 2% of high school athletes in swimming, diving, water polo, and academics across the nation.

LHS FIRST Robotics San Antonio Results
LHS PantherBots delivered an outstanding performance at the San Antonio event over spring break! Competing against 42 teams, our PantherBots went undefeated (17-0) through both the qualifiers and the final double-elimination tournament.

Student Athletic Training Program
If you are interested in joining the sports medicine program to be a student trainer, or want to know more about it, please stop by S128 for more information or to pick up an application from Ms. L or Mr. J! Applications will be due April 10th! Tryouts will start April 15th.

Yearbook Ad Deadline
The deadline for buying a yearbook senior ad is approaching!

NHS Food Drive
The National Honor Society is hosting a food drive to benefit the East Texas Food Bank!

Burgers for the Best
We are so grateful for Denman Avenue Baptist Church for providing delicious burgers for our staff today!

Student Attendance Incentive
Stay focused, stay committed, and make every day count.

Business Professionals of America
Congratulations to our BPA students and Mr. Schuldt. Good luck to Patrick and Melissa as they head to the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida this May!

LHS Theatre Production
LHS Theatre will present “Tracks” this Thursday and Friday March 6 & 7 at 7pm in the Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium.

Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Excellence in Education Award
Congratulations to Stacey Vincze for being honored with the Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Excellence in Education Award for the 2024-2025 school year! This well-deserved recognition highlights her dedication, passion, and commitment to making a lasting impact in education.