Welcome!

LMSPA works with Ladue Middle School parents, administration, and staff to enhance learning opportunities and provide additional resources for all students. Every LMS family is a member of LMSPA.

Already have a Membership Toolkit account with another organization? Use the same log-in here.

Parent Volunteers for Day at 8th Grade Camp!

May 10th from 8:00am - 8:00pm

We have 20 spots to invite parent volunteers to see what a day at Camp Mihaska is all about!

Experience all the fun your LMS student has talked about at 6th Grade Camp.
Lunch, dinner bus transportation included
In addition to volunteer duties, there will be opportunities to fish, hike, and explore the stunning outdoor spaces.
District Volunteer background check required
Sign Up Here

Questions, Please Contact Scott Lackey 314-983-5510

The 8th Grade Legacy Pancake Breakfast is Back!

May 23

We are so excited to bring back the pre-covid tradition of the Legacy Pancake Breakfast to celebrate the class of 2029. It's a favorite tradition to enjoy breakfast together as a class before heading off for a day of fun at 6th Flags!

Donate to the Class of 2029 Legacy Gift Here.

7th Grade Party: The FUN Spot

Thursday, April 3rd

Join The FUN Spot 7th grade party! Rotate through photo booth, board games, bracelet station, indoor basketball, outdoor inflatable football, and BIG connect 4. You will also enjoy a treat with your friends and get to listen to the latest music played by a live DJ.

Please RSVP for Your Student to attend the 7th grade party.

Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) Online

Auction

April 4-6, 2025

Please consider supporting the upcoming Ladue Education Foundation (LEF) online auction April 4-6, 2025. Funds raised will help the LEF continue to go above and beyond for ALL students, with monies raised used to award teacher grants that put funds back into Ladue schools to advance the excellence of the Ladue School District and further student opportunities and learning. Just this year, LEF provided funds for STEM Day at all elementary schools, among many other grants! Check out the amazing options up for auction this year: https://event.auctria.com/280ca83f-5f6b-4841-893d-95955961a017/

6th Grade Party: Scoops of Fun
Thursday, April 10th

You won't want to miss this blowout after-school bash for the entire 6th-grade class. The theme is all things ice cream: game station, blind-folded taste testing, photo booth, cake walk, trivia, races, and of course a sundae station!

Mark your calendar for this exciting event. It begins directly after school, and students can either take the activity bus home when it's over or be picked up by parents in regular after-school activities carpool. Stay tuned for more details on the theme and activities!

Please RSVP Here to attend the 6th grade party.

COMING SOON:
Auction / Raffle for 8th Grade Ceremony VIP Seats & Parking

No need to arrive hours early to stake out fabulous seats or a parking spot at the 8th grade LMS promotion ceremony. Thanks to the generous support of the LMS administration, we have FOUR SETS of reserved seats for this memorable event. Each set comes with a reserved parking spot too.

There are two ways to win (raffle or auction) to secure these amazing seats:

1. RAFFLE: Tickets will only be available on the LMSPA website. We will randomly select one winner from each 8th grade class (Patriot, Pioneer and Trailblazer) to receive FOUR RESERVED SEATS AND A PRIME PARKING SPOT.

2. AUCTION: The last set of FOUR RESERVED SEATS AND A PRIME PARKING SPOT will be available in the LMSPA Class of 2028 auction.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: THESE SEATS WILL BE RESERVED EITHER IN THE FRONT ROW (if space permits) OR IN ANOTHER PRIME SPOT FOR PHOTOS (SECOND ROW/SIDE AREA).

Proceeds will support the 8th grade party.

Wired for Success: Helping Kids Manage Executive Functioning for School and Life

Tuesday, April 22, 7:00-8:00 pm

Save the Date: 8th Grade Party

Saturday, May 3, 2025 6-9 pm

The 8th-grade GLOW party will be a truly special end-of-year celebration with rides, games, a DJ, and lots of food for our graduates, with nearly 100% attendance and free to all 8th-graders, made possible by lots of parent volunteers. Learn more about all the opportunities for you and your student to get involved in the fun!

Class of 2029 PHOTOS Needed!
Deadline Extended to April 7th

8th grade parents: We'd like your help contributing photos for a slideshow that will be used at the 8th grade end of year party on May 3rd. We're looking for good quality photos of 8th Grade LMS kids, together doing anything and everything inside and outside of school (please keep them clean and appropriate). We welcome photos and video clips from elementary school through 8th grade. Our goal is for every LMS 8th grader to be included in this slideshow. We prefer photos that have more than one student, if possible.

Please upload all photos/videos by April 7, 2025 to this Google Drive folder. Contact Cara Kopec at 217-741-6912 if you have questions or issues submitting photos.

Depending on the number of photos submitted, not all photos will be used. We will make the final video slideshow available digitally to all 8th grade families at the end of the school year.

Donate to LMSPA

LMSPA provides enrichment activities, grade-level parties and special events, funds for extra-curricular clubs and competitions, teacher grants and staff support, and community-building across our school community. It costs around $75 per student each year to make this happen. Your donation is greatly needed and appreciated; any amount helps to make a difference for our school! Donations to LMSPA are tax deductible.

Parents Guide to 8th Grade

The final year for LMS students is a special one filled with memorable events involving special opportunities for leadership, academics, friends and fun. The year culminates with a promotion ceremony and a truly special end of year celebration. Learn more about all the opportunities for you and your student to get involved in the fun!

Raise Right Gift Card Fundraiser

Support LMSPA just by purchasing gift cards! With 750+ brands to choose from, there is a brand for every household need or wish list. Plus, you can pick from eGift cards and physical gift cards. Gift cards from RaiseRight have no activation fees and they never expire.

Click here to purchase gift cards. Enter code D6554D7C53498 and create an account to get started. It only takes a few moments to purchase your gift cards and make a difference for LMS.

LMS Buzz Book

The LMS directory is available as a searchable tool. Last year's printable buzz book is also available. Click on Directory & Buzz Book in the top navigation bar.

Ask Your Employer About Gift Matching

Did you know that many companies will match donations made by their employees to non-profit organizations, like LMSPA? Just request a matching gift from your employer after donating to the LMSPA. While companies usually match donations at a 1:1 ratio, some will match at a 2:1, or higher ratio. Easy way to double or triple your contribution and impact for LMSPA.

Join us for LMSPA Board Meetings

Parents and guardians are invited to attend LMSPA board meetings. Click here for meeting information.

Looking for LMSPA Volunteers for 2025-26!

Are you interested in helping out during the 2025-26 school year? We need your help. Click here to learn more about volunteering in big or small ways next year.

Click here to learn more or sign up for volunteer positions.