We are about a week away from the first day of school, and we are overjoyed that our students will be back soon. Student schedules are now live in PowerSchool. Sixth graders will get a copy of their schedule at orientation and all students will get a copy of their schedule on the first day of school in their S4S classes. If students forget who their S4S teacher is, counselors will be available in the cafeteria on the first day to remind them.
Schedules are pretty tight, but students can request a schedule change using the appropriate link (6th grade form, 7th grade form, 8th grade form). Our counselors will do their best to accommodate schedule change requests. Please note we do not grant schedule change requests based on teacher preference, time of day preference, or so students can be in class with their friends.
Sixth grade orientation is this Wednesday from 8:00-11:30. At orientation, students learn about middle school life, build community, meet their classmates, tour the school, and get their schedules. Our student leadership team will be calling families of 6th graders with more information about orientation. Please plan on dropping your student off at 8:00 and returning for a joint family-student session in our main gym from 11:00-11:30. If you cannot make it to 6th grade orientation, your student will get their schedule on the first day of school.
Practices for fall activities begin today! Our football, volleyball, and cross country teams compete during the fall season. Students must have a completed sports physical and a signed code of conduct on file in order to practice or compete. Families can drop off completed activity paperwork during our office hours or bring them to the first practice.
Our school will be open for a no host open house on Monday, August 25th from 3:30-5:30. This is a time for students to put things in their lockers if they wish and to walk their schedule. Teachers and staff will not be available to meet with families or answer questions. You will get a chance to meet your student's teachers at Back to School Night on September 2nd.
The first day for students is Tuesday, August 26th. It is a half day for students. Our doors open at 7:30 and class begins at 8:00. Students will be with their Scouts for Scouts (S4S) teachers until they are dismissed at 11:30. Students will be learning about middle school and building community. On half days, breakfast is available but lunch is not. Students must be off campus by 11:45. Wednesday, August 27th is our first full day of school. Our doors open at 7:30 and students are dismissed at 3:05. On full days, students must be off campus by 3:15 unless they are participating in a school sponsored activity.
Beginning this year, ACSD#1 will provide a free breakfast and lunch meal to all students who attend an ACSD#1 school. To maintain this valuable service, it is essential for eligible parents to submit a Free and Reduced Lunch application. By submitting the application, families can ensure that the school district receives adequate funding to support this vital initiative. The application process is straightforward and confidential, and assistance is available for those who need help completing it. We appreciate everyone taking the time to help support our initiative in providing nutritious meals free of charge for our students.
Students will receive their Chromebooks on the 26th if their annual online registration has been completed. At the middle school students take their Chromebooks and chargers home with them. Students need to bring their charged Chromebook to school every day. We are an Away for the Day school, which means all personal technology (phones, tablets, smart watches, personal computers, etc.) must be turned off and stored in students’ lockers during the day. Students can access their personal technology after school at 3:05.
All families in our district must complete the Annual Online Registration every year in PowerSchool. This is how you update your contact information, give permission for your student to travel for school activities, grant your student permission to use technology, etc. Instructions for annual online registration and the link are on our district website under Student & Family Resources and then under the section Student Enrollment. If you have forgotten your PowerSchool login credentials, there is a link on the PowerSchool Parent Portal login screen you can click that says “Forgot Username or Password” to recover your login information.
Picture day is Tuesday, September 9th. We do not distribute picture packets at LMS. Please go to mylifetouch.com and enter our picture day ID (EVTPSCB3C) to order pictures. All students will have their pictures taken on picture day.
The days are short until we are back in full swing and we are very excited for the school season to begin. Please keep an eye on our webpage, Facebook page, and blog to stay informed about LMS happenings. Make it a great week.
Upcoming Events
8/18 Fall activities begin
8/18 Schedules go live in PowerSchool
8/20 6th Grade Orientation
8/25 No Host Open House
8/26 First Day of School!!!
9/1 No School- Labor Day
9/2 Back to School Night
9/9 Picture Day
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