Lewis-Palmer High School Explained

Lewis-Palmer High School
Motto:Expect the Best
Address:1300 Higby Road
City:Monument
State:Colorado
Zipcode:80132
Country:United States
Former Name:The Lewis School
Schooltype:Public high school
District:Lewis-Palmer 38
Ceeb:061040
Principal:Bridget O'Connor[1]
Teaching Staff:51.50
Grades:912
Enrollment:1,144
Enrollment As Of:2018–19
Ratio:22.51
Colors:Black and orange
Athletics Conference:CHSAA
Mascot:Ranger

Lewis-Palmer High School (LPHS) is a public high school in Monument, Colorado. It is one of only two high schools in the Lewis-Palmer School District 38, the other being Palmer Ridge High School.

2006 Issue

The school refused to give its 2006 valedictorian her diploma after she mentioned Jesus Christ in her commencement speech. Corder pursued legal action against the school district.[2] The court ruled against Corder by declaring that the graduation was a school-sponsored event and therefore the school was under the obligation to uphold the constitutional separation between church and state. The court also ruled that the school's policy for graduation speeches was too vague, and thus unconstitutional due to the "chilling effect" that is created by overly broad rules.[3]

Notable Teacher

In 2015, Kathy Thirkell won the Colorado Teachers of the Year award.[4]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Principal's Message / Home. Lewis-Palmer School District 38. February 26, 2021.
  2. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,295432,00.html FOXNews.com - Colorado Student Files Lawsuit Over Commencement Speech That Mentioned Jesus
  3. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-10th-circuit/1495159.html Corder v Lewis Palmer
  4. Web site: Colorado Teachers of the Year 1963-Present . cde.state.co.us . May 20, 2020.
  5. Web site: Bobby Burling. MLS Soccer . February 2, 2013.
  6. Web site: Patrick Joseph Garrity (Pat). Basketball-Reference.com. February 2, 2013.
  7. Web site: Jennifer Sipes Video. OV Guide. February 2, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20140118181546/http://www.ovguide.com/jennifer-sipes-9202a8c04000641f8000000008bcda10. January 18, 2014. dead.
  8. Web site: THE REEL DEAL: DEREK THELER Q&A. 303 magazine. August 14, 2013.