With prom coming up in a few days, The Lancer Spirit staff wanted to know what students and staff attending the event are doing to prepare. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LthgYFZaId0[/embedyt]

After actively participating in athletics his whole life, junior Nicholas Hamel saw first hand how difficult starting a new sport can be, especially financially. “Once I started playing golf, it opened...

For all seniors, the local scholarship packet will be due by the end of the day, Monday, March 21. These scholarships will be presented and awarded to students in June at the annual Baccalaureate event. The...

At the Day of Giving Assembly this Friday, February 18, the National Honor Society (NHS) will be continuing their tradition of the Miracle Minute. The Miracle Minute means that in the span of a minute,...

You’ve just turned 18 and are looking for a way to express your newfound adulthood. This may be buying a scratch ticket, building credit, or, if you are like me, disappointing your parents by getting...

It’s cold outside and November has come to an end; it’s officially time for Christmas. So pour the hot chocolate and pull out the decorations because the whole house can’t wait to get into the spirit. And...

Heading into the winter season, the LHS swim team prepares for a season full of high expectations and tough competition. While the swim team wants to exceed their hopes, right now they are focusing on...

The International Club is hosting a cookie swap on Friday, December 10th. The event will take place after school at 2:15 pm in Room 514.  Along with cookies, games and other fun activities will...

As autumn leaves fall like pieces into place, Taylor Swift once again takes over the fall season and aesthetic by re-releasing her fourth album “Red.” Now Swift fans get to see this timeless era begin...

From movies to urban legends, Salem, Mass. is nationally recognized for the Witch Trials that took place in 1692. Films such as "Hocus Pocus” and “The Crucible” depict the stories of the trials,...

Quitting is a difficult thing to do. Whether you are scared of what your management will think or are fed up with the company, you want to make sure your resignation is professional and a calm transition. The...

With an opening for a German teacher in LHS coming up at the end of the last school year, new teacher Brooke Ent was eager to fill the position. Although she never attended Londonderry herself, LHS’...

Updated as of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Admin identifies students responsible for vandalism  Earlier this week, acts closely resembling the “devious lick” TikTok trend took place...

From helping her siblings with school to the inspirational teachers she had along the way, there was never any doubt that Londonderry High School teacher Donna Harmon would grow up to be a teacher. “I've...

I’ve always hated reading. Why sit down with a book when there are so many other things to do? I couldn’t even fathom the idea of me enjoying a book.  That was until I read "The Confidence Effect" by...

Although it was recently postponed in October, LHS has rescheduled the annual Prism concert for Saturday, April 10. The concert will happen at 1pm and 7pm in the high school gym. The event has been...

*To ensure all information stays up to date, the Lancer Spirit will continue to update this article as new information is released*  As the COVID-19 vaccines became more accessible, the Londonderry...

As vaccines are being distributed at an efficient pace, talks of LHS fully reopening has emerged. Currently Mr. Parent has been in meetings discussing the reopening, and Governor Chris Sununu will be...

For as long as she can remember, Londonderry High School Nurse Sheila Howley has had a calling to help people in need. Howley grew up as the oldest of four children, so she always had the opportunity...

As February break comes to an end, Londonderry High School juniors will begin to prepare for the upcoming SATs. Due to the hybrid model LHS is currently following, SATs will be held on two separate...

As the holiday season has come to an end and everyone has been settling down from travels and gatherings, the Londonderry School District  has decided to end remote learning.  “Obviously it’s...

A jacket is optional: if you’re cold, wear one! If you’re not, then don’t. It’s your decision because a jacket doesn’t save lives, but a mask does. That’s why a mask shouldn’t be something...

Since March, teachers have been having to make constant adjustments to their lesson plans in order to make this difficult year manageable for students. Online learning was new to everyone, students and...

With this school year being completely different from any we’ve experienced before, we need a sense of normal. With remote learning allowing us to get back into the routine of having classes every...

As the holiday season approaches, the school board needed to make a decision on whether it would be best to have the Londonderry School District go back to remote learning for a short period of time. On...

Being nearly two months into the fall semester means quarter 1 is coming to a close. The last day of quarter 1 will take place on Tuesday, November 10. This means all grades will be finalized by the...

With the cold weather quickly approaching, LHS Admin have come up with a plan for snow days now that remote learning has been established. Although teachers have the ability to reach out to students...

The beginning to LHS’s new Community Counselor Kate Martin’s career is just starting. She has graciously chosen to start her first year of counseling with Lancer Nation and we are excited to welcome...

It’s the beginning of the school year which means another chance to turn in your class dues before prices rise. Every year class dues are collected in all grades to go towards events like prom and...

The annual PSAT day for underclassmen is approaching. And because of this test, the school day will be structured differently.  On October 14, sophomores and juniors will be in the highschool taking...

Adjusting to our “new normal” can be challenging, especially when even your once-familiar school has changed.  From the lobby to the classrooms, the school could look overwhelming. Even seniors...

As the days of summer pass, we get closer and closer until that first day back at school. No more online assignments, Zoom calls, or rolling out of bed at 12 pm to start your homework.  Or at least...

$10 swimsuits? $6 shirts? And everything is good quality? This can’t be real! But, sadly, it is.  On sites like Romwe, Shein, and Zaful, everything is extremely low price without looking or feeling...

My experience with Chloe Ting After recovering from a severe iron deficiency, I always felt tired and drained. Even walking up stairs started to become difficult, and that's when I knew I needed a change.  So,...

As the coronavirus continues to spread, so does the awareness on how to prevent it. People are wearing masks and drowning themselves in hand sanitizer just to avoid the effects of the pandemic. But, the...

The Lancer Spirit is celebrating the women of Londonderry during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. For each day of the month, LSO will be highlighting an inspiring woman within the...

You made it. It's the last day before break, and all you can think about is your upcoming plans. The last place you want to be is at school, sitting at a desk for another six hours, as you have done every...

Londonderry’s annual Day of Giving is fast approaching and is now only one day away. Some traditions have remained over the years, but this year will be slightly different.  Because Pantene has ended...

I sit down at the extended table surrounded by close relatives. Everyone, including me, is talking about how hungry they are and how they can’t wait to eat. The only difference is that they will be able...

Looking for a way to make money? A job may be the perfect way to bring in extra or needed cash. With the help of these simple tips, you will be able to find a job with little to no struggle. Though...

New jobs are constantly being posted to the right of the Futures lab, so make sure to check for new listings on the board as well as on their website!

Question: What are some of your goals while teaching at LHS? Answer: “My biggest goal is for kids to be able to use German. To really learn it and really use it. I’m hoping that we can recruit some...

Riverdale, a show once about a murder mystery in the town has now turned into a supernatural game ruining the lives of citizens. Now many may wonder, “How did we get here?” The show Riverdale created...

Most students left the last Friday's pep rally listening to the band playing their final song. Not the Class of 2022, however. Due to the poor behavior of a small group of students, the entire class...