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principal's corner
principal's corner
Team,
"The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all."
— Josiyah Martin
The countdown is on, and the excitement of a new school year is in the air! Soon, our hallways will once again be filled with energy, laughter, and the eager anticipation of students ready for a fresh start. Thank you for the dedication, heart, and hard work you’ve already poured into making this year a success.
Each new school year is a chance to begin again, to create moments that matter, build meaningful relationships, and shape lives in ways we may never fully see. Your presence, your influence, and your belief in every student are what make our campus more than just a school, it’s a place of purpose, connection, and hope.
Thank you for all that you do to inspire and uplift students.
- Johnathan Griffin
2025 - 2026 Growing Together: Inspiring Excellence Every Day!
Smile for OCS Greatness!
LifeLeader Smiles
LifeLeader Smiles
Check out LifeLeader Smiles on the extranet and while you are there share a smile with someone!
2025 - 2026 First Week Bulletin
LSOCS First Week Bulletin 2025 - 2026.docx.pdf2025 -2026 Compliance Courses
2025 -2026 Compliance Courses
Please see the attached State-Required Compliance Course List – July Release for a list of available courses to you now in Eduphoria.
You will find two attached documents. One is the State Required Compliance Course spreadsheet with links for each course required for your position. The second document is a step-by-step guide for registering, completing, and obtaining credit/certificates for the courses. For new hires who may not have access to Eduphoria just yet, please know you may go ahead and complete the courses directly through Region 10 in the meantime. Once you receive Eduphoria access, you may complete that step in the process.
Please note that all teachers new to T-TESS must complete the T-TESS Initial Training. Returning teachers will be refreshed on the evaluation process during campus in-service. If you have previously been in a district and have been evaluated under T-TESS and have a training certificate, you may submit it to your supervisor to be exempt from this requirement.
The documents will also be placed on the Life School Extranet under the Talent tab.
State Required Compliance Courses 2025-2026.pdfStep-by Step Directions for Course Completion other Than Region 10 (3).pdfCommon problems/solutions with online courses:
Signed Job Descriptions
On July 30th you received an email from lifeschool_forms@region10.org. This email has specific instructions for accepting your job description through Laserfiche. You can find the job description by individual role here. Your supervisor will receive a notification when you have submitted your job description. The deadline for completing is Thursday, August 14th. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Yvonne Horton at Yvonne.Horton@lifeschools.net.
Annual Employment Document Acknowledgement
On July 29th, you received an email to complete the annual employment document acknowledgment, completed through Laserfiche, using the link provided to access and acknowledge all forms. The deadline for completing all employment forms is Thursday, August 14th. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Yvonne Horton at Yvonne.Horton@lifeschools.net.
Staff Favorites
Staff Favorites
We want to get to know you better! Take a moment to share some of your favorite things by clicking the LINK. Your responses will help us celebrate and appreciate you throughout the year.
District LifeLeader Newsletter Staff Edition
ICYMI: Click here to view the July District LifeLeader newsletter. The newsletter includes quick links for staff, information about strategic and operational items, as well as links to All Staff Communication items that have been sent via email.
WDYT? Virtual Suggestion Box
The best way to solve problems on campus is through one-on-one conversations with the people closest to the issue. If you have a question or concern about something that is impacting your daily work, please let me or someone on our campus admin team know. If you have ideas for district-level improvements, please take a moment to provide suggestions to be considered as part of the district comprehensive needs assessment. On any page of the website go to the Let’s Talk icon in the bottom right corner and select “Contact our Team” then choose the “What Do You Think?” topic.
Refer a Friend to Apply to Life School Today
If you have family or friends interested in attending Life School, please share their contact information by completing this referral form or have them visit our Life School Enrollment web page and request information.
Self-Care Benefits for Staff
Your benefits include coverage for mental health treatment. Find an expert who can help by logging into Blue Access for MembersSM, then click Find Care. You can also use digital mental health programs through Learn to LiveTM to help cope with stress and anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, resiliency or substance use. Learn to Live provides educational behavioral health programs; members considering further medical treatment should consult with a physician.
LifeLeader Resource Request
If you are in need of LifeLeader posters or cards please reach out to Angela Copeland at angela.copeland@lifeschools.net for assistance.
Student Shout-out on Classlink
Based on a suggestion submitted by a staff member, the Life School Marketing Team has created a new button on Classlink to allow teachers and staff to send LifeLeader Shout Outs to students. Recognition boosts students' motivation by validating their hard work and accomplishments. This motivation often translates into a stronger commitment to learning and academic success.
Through the AVID Elective class, students are learning Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading (WICOR) Skills. These skills and strategies can also be taught in any classroom.
The AVID Team has created a Life School District AVID Site that includes a TEACHER RESOURCE page. This page contains a variety of teaching strategies and resources to use in your classroom.
Raptor Alert & Safety and Security Reminders
Please ensure you are able to log in to Raptor Alert on your cell phone. Click this link for the Raptor Alert refresher video. If you are having any issues logging into Raptor, please submit a ticket in HappyFox for IT.
Please remember the following important security policies:
All interior and exterior doors are to be closed and locked during school hours.
No exterior doors should be propped open at any time.
All staff and visitors must wear badges at all times. If you notice someone on campus without a badge, please ask how you can help and escort them to the office to receive a badge.
Commit to Inspiring Excellence Every Day This Week!
Lesson Plans entered by 8:00 am on the first day of the week
Maximize Instructional Time - Engage Students Bell-to-Bell each day
The end of the week should be as engaging as the beginning
HB 1481 - No Cellphones
Cellphones, earbuds, etc. should in backpack or purse not be visible during the school day
Start each period off strong
Greet students at the door
Each Lesson Should Follow the Lesson Cycle: (Components will shift slightly depending on the learning.)
Warm up / Bell Ringer
Present & Explain objective
Introduction to New Materials
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Closure: the end of class is purposeful and connects back to the objective.
Aggressively Monitor Student Work
Teachers should be up during direct instruction & monitoring during independent practice with laps as lesson/objective requires
Update Grades Weekly
On Duty This Week:
If you will be out, please remember to reach out to a teammate for coverage.
All staff on duty before and after school 8/4
Porch:
Morning - Creech
Afternoon - Stuart
MS Crosswalk
Morning - Mallon
Afternoon - Sherman
HS Crosswalk:
Abron
Portable Walkway:
M. Connor
Alleyway:
Harris-Tilmon
South Campus Courtyard:
Ashley & Grimes
Breakfast:
Ford
Monday 8/4:
Jeans are acceptable (Wear Staff Polo)
First Day of School 2025 - 2026 School Year
Tuesday 8/5:
Jeans are acceptable
Evacuate (Fire) Drill: Teachers talk through the drill w/ your students (9:05am)
Wednesday 8/6:
Jeans are acceptable & College Shirts
Secure & Hold Drills: Teachers talk through the drill w/ your students (1:40pm)
Thursday 8/7:
Jeans are acceptable
Shelter/Evacuate (Tornado) Drill: Teachers talk through the drill w/ your students (9:05am)
Friday 8/8:
Student & Staff Holiday
Coming up:
8/4 – First Day of School 2025 - 2026 School Year
8/8 – Student & Staff Holiday
8/15 – Student & Staff Holiday
8/22 – Student Holiday/Staff Development
9/15 - 9/19 – Homecoming Week
9/19 – Homecoming Game
2025 - 2026 Bell Schedule &District Calendar
2025 - 2026 Bell Schedule &District Calendar
LSOC Bell Schedule 2025-2026.pdf2025-2026 - Calendar.pdf
Helpful Links for Staff
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