LP Renaissance

10/03/2026

This week’s “Feel Good Friday” was Mrs. Honecker-Ummel! She has made a lasting impact at LP by creating a welcoming classroom where every student feels encouraged to speak up and ask questions. With her constant smile and positive energy, she makes our school a better, more positive place. We are so lucky to have her!

09/30/2026

We had such an outstanding time at Jostens Renaissance Regional Conference in Champaign today!! Such a fun day full of energy, collaboration, and new ideas. We are so excited to take what we learned back to LP! Thank you PC and Lori L Hayes | Leadership Development Specialist for your motivational words and wisdom!!

09/29/2026

We’ve officially marked off half of our 1st semester RenDown!! So many amazing things that happened, so many more to come!!

09/24/2026

Congratulations to all our September Students of the Month!

The LaSalle-Peru Township High School Renaissance Students of the Month were recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Wednesday.
Students recognized this month were Athena Villena, Joe Bunzell, Dorina Purelku, Isabella Pacheco, Audrey Olson, Alayna Washkowiak, Maddie Gross, Ava Busche, Sean Hernandez, Ethan Delarosa, Natalia Hein, Connor Dobrydnia. Students are nominated for this honor by LPHS teachers, coaches and staff. Delarosa also was chosen to receive a Central Bank Illinois Renaissance Student of the Month prize, a $50 gift card.
The ceremony was sponsored by the Renaissance Program and the LaSalle and Kramarsic Law.

09/19/2026

This week’s “Feel Good Friday” was Mrs. Smaga! She is starting out her first year at LPHS in our Math Department. She teaches Algebra, Geometry, and AP Calculus. Mrs. Smaga is a hardworking teacher who goes above and beyond when it comes to helping students and making sure they understand the subject. We are grateful to have her on our team!

09/12/2026

This weeks “Feel Good Friday” is Mrs. Bickett! She is new to LP in our math department teaching Honors Algebra I, Geometry, and Math Foundations. Mrs. Bickett is very patient and respectful to all students, encouraging mistakes as a vital step of the learning process. She also loves getting to know her students and prioritizes making them feel respected in her classroom! Thank you for everything you’re doing for LP, Mrs. Bickett, and we are excited for your first year to come!

09/04/2026

This weeks Feel Good Friday is Mr Lazzarotto!! Mr Lazzarotto has started his first year as LPHS athletic director, but has been seen for many years as our past Freshman football coach. As stepping up into this new role he has only shown improvements and advancements throughout all of our athletics. His knowledge of sports and background in this specific career has left all of our athletes, coaches and students in safe hands and I don’t think we could be any more grateful for him this year. Thank you for all that you do Mr. Lazzarotto and we are excited to see all that you do for our athletics this upcoming year!!

09/03/2026

Thank you to Illinois Valley Sunrise Rotary for your continued support and for the opportunity to speak to your club about Renaissance. Because of sponsors like you, we can continue to recognize and celebrate our students and staffulty for their achievements!

08/28/2026

This week’s “Feel Good Friday” is Mrs. Wells! We are so thankful to have Mrs. Wells as part of our school community. She goes above and beyond to make sure every one of her students understands the material and feels supported in her classroom. Her patience, dedication, and willingness to help will never go unnoticed! She’s doing a great job in her first year at LP, and we’re so lucky to have her!

08/27/2026

Our first meeting of the year was a success!! We were SO happy to see eveyone and hope you all are excited for a great year!! Our next meeting is planned for September 14, but watch the Google Classroom for updates!! Let’s make this year awesome!