We are getting dangerously close to the first day of school and the excitement is palpable. Sixth grade orientation is tomorrow from 8:00-11:30 and orientation for 7th and 8th graders new to LMS is tomorrow from 11:00-12:30. Sixth graders and 7th and 8th graders new to LMS will receive their schedules at orientation. Schedules for returning 7th and 8th grade students were mailed out today. If a student is unable to attend orientation, we will mail their schedule out tomorrow. Schedules can also be viewed on PowerSchool. To request a schedule change, please use this form. We do our best to honor all schedule requests, however we are not always able to do so based on the availability of seats and course requirements.
The first day of school is Thursday, August 25th. It is a half day for students which means they attend school from 8:00-11:23. Breakfast will be served on the first day, but not lunch. Our normal school day is from 8:00-3:05. Our doors open at 7:30. Students are not able to get into the building before 7:30 unless they are participating in a school activity. Students who do not ride the bus, need to be off campus 10 minutes after the end of the school day unless they are participating in a school activity.
Students will be charged for breakfast and lunch this year. If you might qualify for free and reduced lunch, we strongly encourage families to complete the free and reduced lunch application. The application can be completed online or you can download a paper copy. Copies are also available at our school. Even if your student does not eat breakfast or lunch often at school, the number of students who qualify impacts our funding so please take the time to complete the application. If you need assistance completing the application, please come by the school, and we'd be happy to help you. More information on free and reduced lunch can be found here.
August 30th is a big day at LMS. It is picture day for starters. All students will have their picture taken. There are no picture packets. If you would like to order pictures, please go to mylifetouch.com and enter the picture day ID: EVTHN9FQZ. Back to school night is also on the 30th from 5:30-7:30. At back to school night, families attend each of their student's classes for a few minutes to meet teachers and ask questions. All families are encouraged to attend back to school night.
Finally, LMS students will check out Chromebooks during Scouts for Scouts (S4S) on the 30th. In order to receive a Chromebook, students' online registration must be completed. If your student is new to our district, please click on this pre-registration link Once you have submitted the required information, you can set up a PowerSchool account and formally register your student. If your student is a returning student, and you know your PowerSchool login, go there to update your student's information. The PowerSchool account link can be found in Parent Resources on the ACSD1 website under the PowerSchool section. If you have forgotten your PowerSchool login credentials, click on "Forgot Username or Password" form the PowerSchool account section and your credentials will be sent to your email. Online registration is not available through the mobile app.
We are gearing up to kick off what is going to be an amazing year at Laramie Middle School. Our teachers and staff will be working hard next Monday through Wednesday to prepare for our students. I know many students want to come in and put things in their lockers or walk their schedule for before the first day. Students and families can take self-guided tours on the 24th from 3:00-5:00 if they'd like to do so.
Upcoming Events
- August 19 6th grade orientation
- August 24 Self-guided school tours
- August 25 First day of school
- August 30 Chromebook check out
- August 30 Picture day
- August 30 Back to school night
- September 5 No School-Labor Day
- September 13 Back to school dance
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