High School Principal's Message

To our returning students and families, welcome back! We are excited to continue your learning journey with you. To our incoming ninth-graders and new students, we extend a warm welcome. Our experienced teachers and veteran students are eager to support you in every possible way. 

We anticipate an exciting learning adventure at LAS. Our commitment to enhancing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity aligns with our "Portrait of a Graduate" principles. Our teachers design innovative activities, meaningful learning opportunities, and real-world experiences to enrich your education. We also emphasize the importance of values and behaviors that demonstrate respect for one another, other cultures, and our environment.

At LAS, we believe that character, integrity, and honor are as crucial as academic achievements. We will continue with Yale’s RULER Approach, our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Program, to help students and staff build emotional intelligence and create a positive school culture. RULER is integrated into advisory lessons and connected to core and elective classes. Together, as a school, as parents, and as students, we support our students in becoming connected, contributing members of our local and global communities.

Aligning with our Profile of a LAS Graduate, our goal is to provide a safe and secure environment that fosters compassionate citizenship, fearless trailblazing, global communication, collaborative innovation, and effective problem-solving. Your involvement will help make the Buff’s community the best it can be. I am excited about the year ahead and the opportunities it holds for all of us. Let us work together to create a vibrant and enriching learning environment where our students thrive, achieve their full potential, and become well-rounded global citizens.

As always, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions. My door is always open.