Week of March 3

Last Friday was the six-week mark for the second semester.  Progress reports will be going out through PowerSchool today.  Please log into PowerSchool and review your student’s progress with them.  It is a crucial time in our school year as students’ grades now serve as the foundation for the last twelve weeks of school.  When reviewing your student’s report, identify areas of celebration as well as areas of growth. Please encourage your student to take advantage of the extra assistance available to them during class, Scout Learning Lab, and I/E.  We also encourage families to reach out to their student’s teachers.  They are here to help. 

This month we are focused on helping students understand that courage is not a magical remedy for fear. Instead, courage is a choice to push through fear, self-doubt, and anxiety to do things that feel hard or frightening. Ask each family member to share something positive they want to do but have been afraid to try. Discuss what fears are getting in the way and steps to overcome those fears. Encourage everyone to try something new this month. Don’t forget to celebrate each family member when they do!  Read more about courage in this month’s CKH newsletter. 

Scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year is underway.  Current 6th and 7th grade students have been given access to the course selection form. If your student has not submitted their course selection forms for next year, please have them do so as soon as possible.  If students do not submit a course selection form, their courses will be chosen for them. Please click here to access the 7th grade registration form and click here to access the 8th grade registration form.  Current 8th graders submit their freshmen registration forms to the LMS main office. Additional copies of the LHS registration form can be picked up in the LMS main office. 

March is upon us. It’s important as we look forward to spring break in a couple of weeks that we focus on what we can do today to set our students up for success not only this week, but for the remainder of this school season.  Please continue to emphasize the importance of attending school each and every day with your student and we thank you for your continued feedback and support.

Upcoming Events

• 3/3-3/7             National School Social Worker Week 

• 3/7                   Maintenance Employee Appreciation Day 

• 3/18                 Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day 

• 3/17-3/21         Spring break

• 3/25                 PAC meeting

Week of February 24

We are celebrating kindness week at LMS and our student leadership team has planned a variety of activities to promote kindness during the school day and beyond.  For example, today at lunch students wrote kind notes to their classmates.  There will be additional activities each day this week designed to spread good cheer.  The SLT also came up with suggestions for how to spread kindness at home that you can see below.  It doesn’t take much effort, but it makes a big difference so in a world where you can be anything, be kind. 

We’d like to give a shout out to our MathCounts team.  They placed first in our local competition last Thursday.  The team is made up of Kaylee Li, James Montez, Sonya Patzer, Easton McGhee, and Norman Evans. Kaylee Li was first overall and James Montez qualified for the state competition.  Great job Scouts!

Scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year is underway.  Current 6th and 7th grade students have been given access to the course selection form. Please talk with your student about their schedule for next year and have them complete the course request form if they have not done so already.  Our curriculum guide and a list of electives can be found here and on the LMS website. Please click here to access the 7th grade registration form and click here to access the 8th grade registration form.  Current 8th graders were asked to submit their freshmen registration forms to the LMS main office. If your 8th grade student has not done so, please ask them to turn that form in asap. Additional copies of the LHS registration form can be picked up in the LMS main office. 

The last week of February will fly right by.  Some of the days are long, but the year is going fast.  Please continue to monitor your student’s progress and encourage them to take advantage of the options for extra time and support as necessary.  We are invested in the success of each and every one of our students.  Thank you for sharing your student with us.  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 2/24                 Swimming begins

• 2/25                 Family night for students new to LMS for the 2025-2026 school year

• 3/7                   Maintenance Employee Appreciation Day 

• 3/17-3/21         Spring break

• 3/25                 PAC meeting

Week of February 17

It’s a great feeling to have our students back in the building today.  I hope the long weekend was restful and enjoyable for your family.  Our teachers engaged in a productive day of professional development yesterday and we are ready to make the most of this short week. We are starting our school week with a bit of snow.  Please allow for extra travel time during inclement weather and encourage your student to dress appropriately for the conditions. 

Scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year is underway.  Current 6th and 7th grade students were given access to the course selection form in S4S last week. Please talk with your student about their schedule for next year and have them complete the course request form if they have not done so already.  Our curriculum guide and a list of electives can be found here and on the LMS website. Please click here to access the 7th grade registration form and click here to access the 8th grade registration form.  Current 8th graders were asked to submit their freshmen registration forms to the LMS main office by the end of the day last Friday. If your 8th grade student has not done so, please ask them to turn that form in asap. Additional copies of the LHS registration form can be picked up in the LMS main office. 

As we prepare for the coming school year, it can be tempting to look past the rest of this school season.  We have so much left to accomplish this year.  Please check in with your student to see how they are doing and go through their grades with them in detail.  Now is the time to cement the foundation of a successful second semester.   We’re here to help and we are invested in your student’s success. Please let us know how we can be of assistance. Make it a great rest of the week. 

Upcoming Events

• 2/24                 Swimming begins

• 2/25                 Family night for students new to LMS for the 2025-2026 school year

• 3/7                   Maintenance Employee Appreciation Day 

• 3/17-3/21         Spring break

• 3/25                 PAC meeting

Week of February 10

We are feeling the love at Laramie Middle School this week.  Please remember that we have an early release on Friday.  All students will be dismissed at 11:30. Unless your student is participating in skiing or basketball, they need to be off campus by 11:45.  Staff have a half day on Friday as well, so our school will be closing soon after students leave.  Our school will be closed on Monday the 17th and there is no school for students on Tuesday the 18th due to professional development. 

Many of you will share Valentines with your students on Friday. We kindly ask that these not be delivered or dropped off at the school.  We will hold all deliveries until the end of the day and we can’t guarantee that students will get them or be able to take them on the bus.  Please send any deliveries to students’ homes so they can be enjoyed over the long weekend.

Scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year gets underway this week.  Current 6th and 7th grade students will receive scheduling information in S4S on Wednesday and have the opportunity to submit their course requests for next year during S4S on February 12th. Elective course options for 7th grade can be found here and elective course options for 8th grade can be found here.  More course information can be found in the 2025-2026 LMS curriculum guide. Current 8th grade students met with LHS staff during I/E last Wednesday.  There was an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their parents at LHS on Monday night.  Rising freshmen should turn their course request form into the LMS main office by the end of the day on Friday. 

Part of the MakerSpace in our library is a tower garden. Recently seventh grade students were in the library utilizing the garden.  They not only learned about photosynthesis, but were also able to witness how plants can use various inputs to create reactions and grow without soil using aeroponic technology. Students observed photosynthesis in action by using a piece of technology to watch CO2 levels decrease when leaves from a plant were placed in an airtight bag. This hands-on experience turned abstract science concepts into something tangible and exciting, showing students the power of innovation in agriculture while giving them a front-row seat to the wonders of plant biology.

We’re halfway through the week and it’s been quite productive.  I hope you are looking forward to the long weekend and are staying warm.  Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 2/10 Rising freshmen family night at LHS 

• 2/12                 Rising 7th and 8th graders complete schedule requests in S4S 

• 2/14                 Early release for students and staff

• 2/15                 School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 

• 2/17                 No school- Presidents’ Day

• 2/18                 No school-Professional Development

• 2/18                 PAC Meeting 

• 2/25                 Family night for students new to LMS for the 2025-2026 school year

Week of February 3

Our students were very successful in demonstrating their learning during the first semester earning a school GPA of 3.32!  We will be recognizing our students that earned a place on the 3.5 and 4.0 Honor Rolls on Thursday at 6:30 pm in the LMS gym.  All students who made the Honor Roll and their families are cordially invited.  We hope to see everyone there as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students.  Please click this link to learn more about our First Semester Honor Roll Celebration on Thursday. 

Scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year gets underway this week.  Current 6th and 7th grade students will receive scheduling information in S4S on Wednesday and have the opportunity to submit their course requests for next year during S4S on February 12th. Elective course options for 7th grade can be found here and elective course options for 8th grade can be found here.  More course information can be found in the 2025-2026 LMS curriculum guide. Current 8th grade students will meet with LHS staff during I/E on Wednesday.  There is an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their parents at LHS on February 10th.  We strongly encourage all current 8th graders and their families to attend.  Eighth graders will be given their LHS scheduling forms at that time. Those forms will be returned to the LMS main office. 

We are celebrating our counselors during School Counselor Appreciation Week.  A huge thank you to Mrs. Plant, Mrs. Sommerfeld, and Mx. McCurdy for your dedication to our students and our school!

This month we are challenging our students to be kind to others, even when it’s hard. We are partnering with you to help your child grow in kindness. Most children learn new behaviors by copying those around them; we have a powerful opportunity and responsibility to teach kindness by example. This month, model kindness and empower your children to show compassion to those around them with these activities.  One way to model kindness is the 28 Days of Kindness Challenge.  Another way to spread kindness is for families to make a list of 25 random acts of kindness they can accomplish this month. Then, make a plan for how to do each act. At the end of the month, reflect and celebrate. Please read more about kindness in this month’s CKH newsletter. 

Our week is off and running and it’s already fantastic.  The break in the winter weather has been a nice change. Thank you for your continued support and feedback. Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 2/3-2/7             School Counselor Appreciation Week 

• 2/6                   Honor Roll Recognition Night 

• 2/10 Rising freshmen family night at LHS 

• 2/12                 Rising 7th and 8th graders complete schedule requests in S4S 

• 2/14                 Early release for students and staff

• 2/15                 School Resource Officer Appreciation Day 

• 2/17                 No school- Presidents’ Day

• 2/18                 No school-Professional Development

• 2/18                 PAC Meeting 

Week of January 27

Our students were very successful in demonstrating their learning in the first semester.  Our average GPA was 3.32!  We will be recognizing our students that earned a place on the 3.5 and 4.0 Honor Rolls on Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 pm in the LMS gym.  All students who made the Honor Roll and their families are cordially invited.  We hope to see everyone there as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students. 

ACSD #1 middle school math teachers recently reviewed math program materials.  The team is recommending enVision for adoption and use for grades 6-8 beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.  Any parents or community members who are interested in reviewing and making comments on this recommendation are invited to do so by visiting Special Services (509 S. 9th Street) where the materials are on display. 

Although we just began the second semester, scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year will begin soon. We will be visiting the schools that feed into LMS soon and hosting an informational night for students new to LMS in the fall on February 25th at 6 pm. Current 6th and 7th grade students will receive scheduling information in S4S on February 5th and have the opportunity to submit their course requests for next year during S4S on February 12th. Current 8th grade students will have a meeting with LHS staff during I/E on February 5th.  There is an informational meeting for rising freshmen and their parents at LHS on February 10th.  We strongly encourage all current 8th graders and their families to attend.  Eighth graders will be given their LHS scheduling forms at that time. Those forms will be returned to the LMS main office. 

The award winning LMS yearbook is available for preorder.  Please visit yearbookforever.com to reserve your copy.  Quantities are limited and we sell out every year. Don’t miss out on your chance to own a piece of history, order your yearbook today!

We are excited for another productive and fun week as we close out the month of January.  Our students and staff continue to work hard and do great things.  Thank you for supporting them and for your continued feedback. Make it a great week!

Upcoming Events

• 2/6                   Honor Roll Recognition Night 

• 2/10 Rising freshmen family night at LHS 

• 2/12                 Rising 7th and 8th graders complete schedule requests in S4S 

• 2/14                 Early release for students and staff

• 2/17                 No school- Presidents’ Day

• 2/18                 No school-Professional Development

• 2/18                 PAC Meeting 

Week of January 20

The first semester is complete!  We appreciate all of the hard work students put in during the first half of the year and we are grateful for the support our families gave them. Report cards will be available in PowerSchool on Wednesday.  We will recognize our students for their first semester accomplishments during our Honor Roll Recognition on February 6. 

Our professional development time was well spent on Monday.  We worked on curriculum, prepared for state testing, evaluated our district strategic plan, and prepared for the second semester.  On Monday we also remember the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Dr. King was an amazing man who made a difference for our country. 

Students received a hard copy of their second semester schedules in S4S last Wednesday.  If they are interested in a second semester schedule change, the schedule change request form can be found on the Counseling Canvas Page.  We will do our best to honor all schedule change requests, but we may not be able to accommodate all requests.  Please remember we do not make schedule changes related to teacher choice, preferred time of day for a class, or to put students in classes with their friends.  Our schedule this week is no school, odd, even, all, all.

The weather this week is far from ideal.  Please encourage your students to dress appropriately. We realize that coats are cringe and that shorts are considered appropriate for any day of the year, but the extreme wind chills we are experiencing this week can be dangerous.  Many of our students travel on the bus to and from school and for activities.  Our transportation department does an excellent job of keeping our buses moving, but it’s always possible to get stuck due to an accident, road closure, or mechanical failure.  Being dressed for the weather helps our students stay safe during any unforeseen situations. 

Our January Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting is on Tuesday night at 6:00 pm in the LMS library.  All LMS caregivers are encouraged to attend.  PAC meetings are a great time to learn about what is happening at LMS, share ideas, and provide feedback.  We hope to see many of you there. 

The halfway point in this school season has come and gone.  Starting strong is very important, but it’s how you finish that makes a difference and our second semester is going to be even better than our first.  Please work with your students to make the start of this semester successful. It’s far easier to stay on top of things than it is to get caught up. Everyone has a 4.0 right now.  Let’s work together to help our students keep it that way.  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 1/20                 No school-professional development 

• 1/21                 Second semester begins 

• 1/21                 PAC meeting

• 1/22                 First semester report cards available

• 2/6                   Honor Roll Recognition Night 

• 2/10 Rising freshmen family night at LHS 

Week of January 13

This Friday is the last day of the first semester.  It is an early release day for students and they will be dismissed at 11:30.  All first semester work to be considered for credit must be submitted by 11:30 on Friday.  Students can attend Scout Learning Lab after school Monday-Thursday if they need extra assistance to finish the semester strong.  Please review your student’s grades with them and make a plan to address any missing assignments before the end of the week.  

Students will receive a hard copy of their second semester schedules in S4S on Wednesday.  If they are interested in a second semester schedule change, the schedule change request form can be found on the Counseling Canvas Page.  We will do our best to honor all schedule change requests, but we may not be able to accommodate all requests.  Please remember we do not make schedule changes related to teacher choice, preferred time of day for a class, or to put students in classes with their friends. There is no school next Monday, January 20th due to professional development, so the first day of the second semester for students will be Tuesday, January 21st.  Our schedule next week is no school, odd, even, all, all.

Many students received personal technology items as gifts this holiday season.  A reminder that our away for the day policy applies to cell phones, tablets, earbuds, and smart watches.  These items need to be powered down and stored in lockers from the time students enter the building until 3:05.  We are seeing more students bringing tablets and their Chromebooks to class. While students can provide their own device, that needs to be in place of their Chromebook, not in addition to.  Students cannot bring a personal device and their school device to class. If students wish to use a personal device, it must have the same functionality as the school device (i.e. a keyboard).  We strongly recommend that students use the Chromebook provided by the school.

It’s hard to believe that the end of the first semester is here.  The first half of this school season has been great and we have many things to celebrate throughout our school.  Our students have done amazing things in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, in the halls, and the community.  Thank you for sharing your student with us and for your continued support and feedback.  Make it a great week. 

Upcoming Events

• 1/14                Orchestra concert 

• 1/16                Beginning band concert 

• 1/17                 End of the first semester (early release for students)

• 1/20                 No school-professional development 

• 1/21                 Second semester begins 

• 1/21                 PAC meeting

• 2/10 Rising freshmen family night at LHS