WeekLEE News

The WeekLEE News is our student news show, released every other week at H.B. Lee! We create news segments, provide announcements, and produce the episodes in the Digital Media Leadership class. Find us on social media: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook

NEW EPISODE  >>  WeekLEE News: Episode 16 (May 16, 2025)

Previous episodes... 
   >> Season 4 (2024-2025), Season 3 (2023-2024), Season 2 (2022-2023), Season 1 (2021-2022)

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SCHOOL CALENDAR  << Events
SPORTS SCHEDULES  << GoHawks
YEARBOOKS  << Order Now
HB LEE GEAR  << Buy Merch

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NEWS BLURBS FOR THIS WEEK

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Today 5/16 is the last day to order a yearbook if you want yours before summer, Track season is ending next week, SUN Soccer at HB Lee 5/22 and 5/29, Upcoming Band/Choir Concert 5/21 and Orchestra Concert 5/30, No School Memorial Day 5/26

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH - AAPI Heritage Month celebrates he Asian American Pacific Islander that live in the USA. A lot of them have made such differences today and to the new generation. Find out more on the week Lee news!

UPCOMING MUSIC CONCERTS - Want to know when the next band, orchestra, and choir concerts are? If so, this segment is for you. If you want to support your friends then come to RHS at 7pm on May 21st for the band and choir concert and to orchestra concert at RHS on May 29th at 7pm. Hope to see you there! 

JOIN DIGITAL MEDIA - Do you like connecting with others and filming your own videos then digtal media is for you! You can express your creativity, work with people you don’t know and have lots of fun!

TIME TO ORDER YEARBOOKS - You worried about yearbook ordering?? No worries, our deadline was May 14th. But for those who didn’t order in time, the deadline has been extended to May 16th. Click on the link above to get your yearbook now!

CLASS SPOTLIGHT: CULINARY ARTS - This week episode, we are going to interview Mrs. Smith culinary class! Many culinary students made many recipes and this week students made pasta pesto! What do know how they made it? Be sure to check out the WeekLee News to learn more!

IT'S LIT - No new segment this week!   >> sign up here to recommend a good book!

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - Hello everyone! Today we are going to be congratulating the athletes of the week. Our track coach, Mr.Mair, awards to 6th,7th, and 8th grade for trying their best!

MYSTERY STAFF MEMBER - Do you know your staff members? In this segment, we will describe a staff member and we will interview students guessing who they think it is. Keep watching to find out!

POLL OF THE WEEK - No new segment this week!

FIT CHECK - Fit check is when someone shows off their outfits to share their style. It’s a fun way to get style ideas! Make sure to watch the episode to check out other people’s styles!   >> sign up here to be filmed for Fit Check!

HAWK SQUAWK SHOUTOUTS -  Do you want to spread positivity by shouting out your friends, teachers, or anyone else? If so then come and do Hawk squawk shoutouts! Where you can shoutout anyone you want. If you want to watch Hawk squawk shoutouts come and watch on YouTube and search WeekLee News!   >> sign up here to be filmed for a shoutout!

SUBMIT PHOTOS FOR THE YEARBOOK - We want to make our yearbook the best ever! However, we need your help. If you’d like to send in photos of yourself, friends, or teachers in the yearbook, click this link to submit your photos!!  >> tinyurl.com/hbleeupload

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

I have an announcement for the HB Lee community. How can it be shared on the WeekLEE News? - If you have news to share with the school community, or an idea for a segment to be included in an upcoming episode, then select this link to submit your suggestion:  WeekLEE News Segment Proposal

I took a photo. How can I share it on the HB Lee social media accounts? - If you have any HB Lee photos you want to show off, send them to tinyurl.com/hbleeupload for a chance to get them posted on our social media accounts. Or you can tag us: @HBLeeHawks

Can I join the Digital Media class? 

  Here is the 2-step application process: 

1.  Fill out a Digital Media Application Form (go to Room 609, the library, or the main office), turn it in to the main office.
2.  Get a Reference Check Form (go to Room 609, the library, or the main office), ask an adult at HB Lee fill it out for you, then they will return it to the main office.

Who should I contact if I have questions or concerns? 

  Please direct questions/concerns to the Digital Media teacher:

• Mr. Aaron Riedl, ariedl@rsd7.net