Skip to Main Content
The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

The student news site of Lockport Township High School

Porter Press

Student filmmakers display their talent at LTHS Short Film Festival

Student filmmakers display their talent at LTHS Short Film Festival

Written by Abigail Hogan, A & E editor February 6, 2025

On Friday, January 31, LTHS hosted their second annual Short Film Festival, which featured eleven short films directed, acted, and edited by Lockport students. On the night of the event, the auditorium...

Looking for a Summer Internship? Apply Now!

Looking for a Summer Internship? Apply Now!

Written by James Wyatt, Staff writer January 31, 2025

Lockport High School continues to create new opportunities for their students to help them in the real world. Most recently, LTHS has partnered with the Will County Center for Economic Development to provide...

Lockport's Prom Fashion Show: Why You Should Go

Lockport’s Prom Fashion Show: Why You Should Go

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer January 30, 2025

On January 21, a group of us student writers went to Lockport’s Prom Fashion Show, and we all had an amazing time. With all the fun we had as viewers, it was truly disappointing to see the lack of turnout....

The Importance of Summer Jobs for Students

The Importance of Summer Jobs for Students

Written by Jayden Santiago, Staff writer January 29, 2025

Waiter, cashier, barista, stocker, babysitter… the options for a teenage job may seem minimal, but they’re endless! With proper research and job searching, every ambitious teen should be able to start...

LTHS Hosts Annual Holiday Concert

LTHS Hosts Annual Holiday Concert

Written by Chris Ripley, Staff writer December 29, 2024

On December 17, Lockport had its annual Choir Holiday Concert which featured various extracurricular and curricular choirs listed below: Concert Choir Bel Canto Freshman Choir Encore Chamber...

2024 Best Buddies Holiday Hangout

2024 Best Buddies Holiday Hangout

Written by Isabella Bernat, Addison Littel December 19, 2024

The annual Best Buddies Holiday Party recently occurred on December 11, 2024. Best Buddies is a program that brings a community of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities together with...

The Final Stress

The Final Stress

Written by Hannah Faut, Staff writer December 16, 2024

Preparing for final exams is one of the most stressful times of the school year, and it occurs twice. The pressure to maintain or improve grades can heighten anxiety for many students. With activities,...

JJC Brings Career Exploration to a New Level: Manufacturing Day

JJC Brings Career Exploration to a New Level: Manufacturing Day

Written by Gabriel Sot, Staff writer November 20, 2024

Choosing what to do after high school is a hard decision, but choosing what to do after college might be an even harder one. As a full-grown adult, there are so many options and new responsibilities to...

Lockport Has Work To Do: A Reflection on School Spirit

Lockport Has Work To Do: A Reflection on School Spirit

Written by Sophia DalPonte, Staff writer November 8, 2024

For the first time ever, Lockport secured tickets to the IDSA Student Leadership Conference. This meant that me and 19 other students, along with Dr. Green and Dr. Johnson, made their way to Lyons Township...

Red Ribbon Week at LTHS

Red Ribbon Week at LTHS

Written by Karson Sargent, Staff writer November 4, 2024

Around the last two weeks of October, Red Ribbon week is represented all over schools in America to highlight the importance of living a drug-free life. At Lockport, we partake in Red Ribbon week to show...

Photos captured by Alim Useini and Jack LoPresti.

Welcome to the Jungle: Homecoming Week 2024

Written by Jackson Zych, Staff writer October 9, 2024

Each year, Homecoming is a key part of every high school experience. This year’s theme was “Welcome to the Jungle” and it was kicked off on Monday with decorating the hallways. After school students...

A Reflection on Homecoming, Homophobia, and You

A Reflection on Homecoming, Homophobia, and You

Written by Kyan Santiago, Staff writer October 8, 2024

September 26th, 1:41 PM. As I sat on the turf, I watched the clubs march by. After a few, I saw what I was looking for: The Gay/Straight Alliance. I turned on my phone to start recording, and waited. “The...