Henry E. Lackey High School

A dysfunctional school in a failing school district. For a more thorough review, see my at at gcrhoads.byethost4.com/lackey.html
--Submitted by a teacher

i lov ethis school if lackeys a bad school then so is every other school no school or teachers are perfect i n everything
--Submitted by a student

I wouldn't go anywhere else, the people who think lackey is a bad school are small minded on the opportunities presented to them. We have great teachers committed to teaching. My A.P. chemistry teacher was willing to not only stay after for 3 hours to help us study but drop a student off to their job afterwards. I've had teachers meet with the class on Saturdays, giving their own time and money to teaching. Our teachers are not just dedicated to the students but also to Lackey. There are many who will proudly say "I bleed blue and grey.". The administration is a joy. They recognize the good students and help them succeed while also pushing the students who need a little bit more guidance. Mr. Short, the principal, has bought the school to new heights, Like every school their are fights but don't let a few bad apples ruin the bunch. When you hear about 5 fights at Lackey in one day it's the same group of people who just can't seem to stay away from each other. We have strong clubs, developing powerful leaders. Culinary Club, Key Club, Invisible children, Modeling, Creative writing and one of the best Drama Clubs in C.C. Lackey's ROTC ranks #1 in the region, providing disapline.
--Submitted by a student

I once took pride in being associated w/ LHS. For years the school has had a bad stigma. I can tell you first hand LHS doesn't have any more fights, etc.. than any of the other HS's in Charles County. It's a normal HS. The teachers go over & above to make sure students receive a quality education. Sadly, however; the past 2 yrs were a major disappointment due to the change in leadership. That is the worst thing that could have ever happened to LHS. The fact that a local person was hired who is obviously GOOD friends w/a certain group and blatantly biased towards another. A couple of the "senior" Admin clearly need to retire. At this point they're simply taking up space. No help. LHS needs leadership who treats EVERYONE EQUALLY. Prime example is the fact that they hired a Varsity BBall coaching staff who are coincidentally GREAT friends with "leadership". WoW! It was devastating and unfair how they allowed excellent student players to be treated horribly but allowed students that could barely pass a class to play even after being arrested! The entire admin turned an eye on the situation. Tell me, what does that tell the good student? Bad kids get ahead? Shame on you all! Tragic!
--Submitted by a parent

I have had three children graduate from this school. My problems with the school is they have staff seems to be self righteous they teach as though the students already know the lesson, if this was the case then their would be no need for teachers. The staff also have a reverse discrimination problem within the american american staff. The class rooms are bright and this school has an excellent learning enviroment a plus for the school board. Angry educators make or a negative learning enviorment. We as a society need to learn how to separate our work from our personal life, and until we master this we will continue to fail our youth...
--Submitted by a parent

I am a recent graduate of Lackey High School and can say I am proud to have attended there. I spent four years in the AFJROTC program, which is one of the best in Maryland, receiving the Distinguished Unit Award(only one of four in MD) and doing so with merit, meaning we had an exceeds the standards unit inspection(only one in MD). The AFJROTC definitely adds to the positive and encouraging atmosphere of the school. Lackey has immensely approved over the last few years!
--Submitted by a former student

Lackey has a great music department. That includes the marching band. More students should get involved with their marching band because it helps gain college credit.
--Submitted by a student

Lackey Highschool is the best High school in the state of Maryland when it comes to extra curricular activites. The Students at Lackey are well involved in actvities preparing them for college, and the years after high school. The School has so much publicity it is unbelievable. I suggest sending your child here, if you want your child in sports in college!
--Submitted by a student

I graduated from Henry E. Lackey last year and I can truly say that I've seen a gigantic improvement in the structure and teaching. Lackey has started an after-school tutoring program, they have shaped up their sports program, found solid and supportive teachers, began a MAP program (Making Achievement Possible), renovated the entire school, built an enormous pool, started an SAT program, and designed a 9th Grade Report Card night. Lackey helped prepare me for my life after high school and has shaped me into an involved and supportive student at Towson. We must stop talking and start doing; something that is obviously being stressed at Henry E. Lackey High School.
--Submitted by a former student

13 and 1 two years running (football, 03/04 and 04/05) if your interested in sports lackey is by far the best in the county, and 2nd best in the state! wrestling in 2002 there were 3 of our wrestlers that were state champions!
--Submitted by a former student