Week of April 13

The 41st Annual Hapi-ness 5K is Saturday, May 9th at 8:00 am.  The Hapi-ness was started to honor Hapi Patterson, a Laramie Junior High student who was fighting cancer. Each year the proceeds from the Hapi-ness are used to support families in need. This year’s race will support Brody Bowlds, an 8th grade student who is battling acute myeloid leukemia.  Please watch this video to learn more about this year’s race and use this link to sign up.  You can run, jog, or walk the 5K, just be there.  We are hoping to set a new fundraising record in support of Brody and others in need in our community and we need your support to make that happen. Please sign up today.

We will begin WYTOPP testing next week.  All students will take the reading test on Tuesday, April 21st.  Seventh grade students will take the writing test on Wednesday, April 22nd and eighth grade students will take the science test that day as well.  All students will take the math test on Tuesday, April 28th.  In order to accommodate testing, we will follow a modified bell schedule on testing days.  Students will test in their S4S classes and should report directly to S4S on testing days. Please use this link to review the bell schedule for testing.  We ask that families do everything in their power to have students at school during testing.  It is important that students come with their Chromebooks charged and ready to give their best effort.  The results are very helpful for our school as we seek to continuously improve. 

We are celebrating our Battle of the Books team.  Last week they were victorious in the county competition.  These students worked very hard during lunch and outside of school to prepare for their competition and we are very proud of their efforts.  Way to go Scouts!

We are off to a fantastic start this week.  Thank you for your continued support and feedback.  Let’s continue to work together to finish this school season on a high note. Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 4/21-4/22 WYTOPP Testing 

• 4/22 Administrative Assistants’ Day

• 4/28 WYTOPP Testing

• 4/28 Bus Driver Appreciation Day

• 5/5 May PAC Meeting

• 5/9 Hapi-ness 5K

Week of March 30

Break out your dancing shoes! The Spring Dance is on Tuesday from 3:05-5:00 in the main gym.  All LMS students not serving ISS or OSS on Tuesday are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $5.00 and concessions will be available.  Students attending the dance cannot ride the late bus and must be picked up by 5:15. We hope to see all Scouts at the dance.  

Please use this link to purchase your LMS track gear.  The link that was previously shared was charging for shipping.  All purchases will be shipped to LMS and then distributed.  Look good and while showing your Scout Pride!

Scout Learning Lab (SLL) is a time for students to get additional time and support in order to demonstrate their learning.  SLL is generally held after school until 4:00 Monday-Thursdays.  Occasionally we host SLL on Saturday from 8:00-11:00.  All teachers are generally available from 3:05-3:30 and students can work in a study hall setting from 3:30-4:00 when the late buses arrive.  Please use this link to provide us with feedback on SLL.  We will use this feedback to improve our programming.

Our last athletic season of the year is about to get underway with the start of track.  Seventh and eighth grade students are eligible to participate in track.  Practice is held every day after school at the Laramie Athletic Field.  Students must have a current athletic physical and a signed code of conduct on file in order to participate.  Practice begins on Monday, April 6th.

You are running out of time to order a copy of our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Don’t wait or hesitate. Get one before it’s too late.  The yearbook is great.  You don’t have too much on your plate. The price is such a good rate that you might want to order eight!

As we look toward the end of the school year, please remember that every day counts.  We do not have an early release on Friday and we really need every student here all day, every day as we sprint to the finish. Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 3/30 Walk in the Park Day

• 3/31 Spring Dance

• 4/6 No School-Professional Development 

• 4/7 April PAC Meeting

Week of March 23

Break out your dancing shoes!  The Spring Dance is next Tuesday, March 31st from 3:05-5:00 in the main gym.  All LMS students not serving ISS or OSS on the 31st are encouraged to attend.  Admission is $5.00 and concessions will be available.  Students attending the dance cannot ride the late bus and must be picked up by 5:15. We hope to see all Scouts at the dance.  

Scout Learning Lab (SLL) is a time for students to get additional time and support in order to demonstrate their learning.  SLL is generally held after school until 4:00 Monday-Thursdays.  Occasionally we host SLL on Saturday from 8:00-11:00.  All teachers are generally available from 3:05-3:30 and students can work in a study hall setting from 3:30-4:00 when the late buses arrive.  Please use this link to provide us with feedback on SLL.  We will use this feedback to improve our programming.

Our last athletic season of the year is about to get underway with the start of track.  Seventh and eighth grade students are eligible to participate in track.  Practice is held every day after school at the Laramie Athletic Field.  Students must have a current athletic physical and a signed code of conduct on file in order to participate.  Practice begins on Monday, April 6th and there is an informational meeting for families on Tuesday at 5:00 pm in the LMS cafeteria.  

We are fortunate to have many great employees at LMS and it truly takes everyone to support students and make a school year successful.  Each year we recognize a building Teacher of the Year and a building Difference Maker of the Year.  All certified staff members such as teachers, counselors, and related service providers are eligible to be nominated for Teacher of the Year.  All classified staff such as paraeducators, administrative assistants, and custodians are eligible to be Nominated for Difference Maker of the Year.  Please use the links below to nominate one or more deserving candidates by 3:30 on 3/27/26.  Building level winners will be considered for ACDS1 Teacher and Difference Maker of the Year. 

• Teacher of the Year: https://forms.gle/Rcdx5TSnFfjcCFnm6

• Difference Maker of the Year: https://forms.gle/LaoGLJYaVUdbRSx78

There is still time to order your copy of our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Our yearbook sells out every year.  Act fast to get your yearbook before it’s too late. 

Spring weather in Wyoming is entirely unpredictable.  On the colder days, please make sure your student is still dressed for winter weather and on the days where the sun makes an appearance, please make sure that shorts, shirts, and other attire provides appropriate coverage for the school setting.  Let’s continue to work together to make the 4th quarter of this school season successful.  Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 3/24 Track Informational Meeting 

• 3/31 Spring Dance

• 3/30 Walk in the Park Day

• 4/7 April PAC Meeting

Week of March 9

It's Spirit Week!  Show your Scout Pride by dressing up to the theme for each day.  You can hear about all of themes in the video below.  Bonus points for dressing as Chuck Norris on Celebrity Look-Alike Day

Our lost and found has once again reached its capacity.  If your student is missing any items, please have them check by the end of the week.  All items in the lost and found will be cleared out at the end of the day on Friday.  

We are fortunate to have many great employees at LMS and it truly takes everyone to support students and make a school year successful.  Each year we recognize a building Teacher of the Year and a building Difference Maker of the Year.  All certified staff members such as teachers, counselors, and related service providers are eligible to be nominated for Teacher of the Year.  All classified staff such as paraeducators, administrative assistants, and custodians are eligible to be Nominated for Difference Maker of the Year.  Please use the links below to nominate one or more deserving candidates by 3:30 on 3/27/26.  Building level winners will be considered for ACDS1 Teacher and Difference Maker of the Year. 

• Teacher of the Year: https://forms.gle/Rcdx5TSnFfjcCFnm6

• Difference Maker of the Year: https://forms.gle/LaoGLJYaVUdbRSx78

There will be no late bus, clubs, or Scout Learning Lab on Tuesday, 3/10/26, due to a staff meeting.  All students need to leave campus immediately after school on those days.  In general students not participating in a sponsored activity, club, or SLL should be off campus by 3:15 each day.  

We are all excited for spring break next week.  If you are traveling, we hope you have a safe and exciting journey.  In preparation for the break, our teachers have prepared a week of important and impactful activities.  Please help your student stay on track by not extending the break.  Every day matters.

There is still time to order your copy of our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Our yearbook sells out every year.  Act fast to get your yearbook before it’s too late. Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 3/9-3/13 Spirit Week 

• 3/10 No SLL-Staff Meeting

• 3/16-3/20 No School: Spring Break

• 3/30 Walk in the Park Day

• 4/7 April PAC Meeting

Week of March 2

We are fortunate to have many great employees at LMS and it truly takes everyone to support students and make a school year successful.  Each year we recognize a building Teacher of the Year and a building Difference Maker of the Year.  All certified staff members such as teachers, counselors, and related service providers are eligible to be nominated for Teacher of the Year.  All classified staff such as paraeducators, administrative assistants, and custodians are eligible to be Nominated for Difference Maker of the Year.  Please use the links below to nominate one or more deserving candidates by 3:30 on 3/27/26.  Building level winners will be considered for ACDS1 Teacher and Difference Maker of the Year. 

• Teacher of the Year: https://forms.gle/Rcdx5TSnFfjcCFnm6

• Difference Maker of the Year: https://forms.gle/LaoGLJYaVUdbRSx78

We hope to see many of you at the February PAC meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in the LMS library.  The PAC meets the first Tuesday of each month and serves as a vehicle for two way communication and collaboration.  Tonight we will be discussing the 2026-2027 bell schedule, the 8th grade ice cream social, and other other items of interest.  All LMS families and families of rising 6th graders are cordially invited. 

Next week is Spirit Week.  Each day will have a dress up theme.  The themes for each day are below.  We hope everyone will show their Scout Pride by participating.  

There will be no late bus, clubs, or Scout Learning Lab this Wednesday, 3/4/26, and next Tuesday, 3/10/26, due to staff meetings.  All students need to leave campus immediately after school on those days.  In general students not participating in a sponsored activity, club, or SLL should be off campus by 3:15 each day.  

Don’t miss out on our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Our yearbook sells out every year.  Act fast to get your yearbook before it’s too late. Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 3/3 March PAC Meeting 

• 3/4 No SLL-Staff Meeting

• 3/6 Global Day of Unplugging

• 3/9-3/13 Spirit Week 

• 3/10 No SLL-Staff Meeting

• 3/16-3/20 No School: Spring Break

• 3/30 Walk in the Park Day

• 4/7 April PAC Meeting

Week of February 23

Congratulations to our Math Counts Team!  Mrs. Coffin led our squad to a second place finish at the regional competition last week.  Nasty roads and challenging problems couldn’t stop our Mathletes. Great work Scouts!

Our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test next Monday. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. Randomly selected 8th grade students will take a mathematics or reading test. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child’s grades will not be affected. You can learn more about NAEP testing by reading this letter.  If you do not wish for your student to participate in NAEP testing, please notify Kevin O’Dea in writing by Monday, February 23rd. 

It certainly has been a challenging cold and flu season.  Healthy habits give students the best chance at staying avoiding sickness.  Please encourage your student to maintain a regular sleep routine getting at least 8 hours of sleep, wash their hands regularly, eat breakfast every day at home or school, avoid contact with those who are sick, and limit screen time 60 minutes before going to sleep. When students are not well it is important for them to stay home. However, it is also important for students to be in school as much as possible. To learn more about when to keep your student home from school, please review the ACSD1 Illness Protocol. 

Don’t miss out on our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Our yearbook sells out every year.  Act fast to get your yearbook before it’s too late. Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 2/23 Swimming begins

• 3/2 NAEP Testing 

• 3/6 Global Day of Unplugging

• 3/10 No SLL-Staff Meeting

• 3/16-3/20 No School: Spring Break

• 3/30 Walk in the Park Day

Week of February 9

We are celebrating Kindness Week at LMS.  Today during lunch students had the opportunity to write kind notes to a classmate or teacher.  On Wednesday the Hope Squad will be serving lemonade and on Friday we are wearing red for Valentine’s Day and Heart Health Awareness.  Another great way to spread kindness is by doing things from the 28 days of Kindness Challenge.  In a world where you can be anything, let’s focus on being kind. 

Scheduling  for the 2026-2027 school year gets underway this week.  Rising 7th and 8th graders will make their schedule requests for next year in S4S on Wednesday. Please discuss the courses they are interested in with them.  You can find more information about the classes we offer in our curriculum guide.  There is an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their families tonight at 6:00 pm in the LHS theater.  All current 8th graders and their families are strongly encouraged to attend.  Rising freshmen will also be filling out their schedule request forms in S4S on Wednesday as well. 

Family Fitness Night is Thursday from 5:30-7:00 in the LMS cafeteria and gym.  There will be a variety of healthy activities to participate in, healthy snacks, and a large number of organizations sharing information about healthy activities in our community.  All LMS students and their families are encouraged to attend Family Fitness Night.  

Our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test on Monday, March 2,2026. NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students know and can do in various subjects. NAEP is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics, within the U.S. Department of Education. Randomly selected 8th grade students will take a mathematics or reading test. In addition to subject-area questions, students voluntarily complete NAEP survey questions. The assessment takes about 120 minutes for most students, which includes transition time, directions, and completion of survey questions. The information collected is used for statistical purposes only. Your child’s grades will not be affected. You can learn more about NAEP testing by reading this letter.  If you do not wish for your student to participate in NAEP testing, please notify Kevin O’Dea in writing by Monday, February 23rd. 

Don’t miss out on our award winning yearbook.  Put your order in today by clicking here.  Our yearbook sells out every year.  You don’t get many chances to own a piece of history.  Act fast to get your yearbook before it’s too late. Make it a great week! 

Upcoming Events

• 2/11 26-27 Schedule Request Forms Completed 

• 2/12 Family Fitness Night

• 2/15 School Resource Officer Day

• 2/16 No school-professional development

• 3/2 NAEP Testing