Welcome to LMS! Welcome to 6th Grade!

Time Flies! As we wrap up fifth grade and our time at FGC, and look ahead to the transition to middle school, the Ladue Middle School Parent Association (LMSPA) is excited to welcome you and your family to the LMS community. Before everyone heads off for summer break, we wanted to share some important dates and helpful links to support a smooth start to this next chapter.  This letter contains a lot of information so take time to sit down with your student to review it together.

We look forward to a fun and successful first year at LMS! 

Laurie Lock & Cara Kopec
Vice Presidents - 6th Grade 

Save-the-Date 🗓️

August 13: LMS Community Night 

Come walk your student’s school schedule, meet teachers, get your school pictures taken, get new LMS swag, and drop by the LMSPA booth to find out what social events will be happening this year. It’s a great school kick-off event you won’t want to miss!  Watch for more information in early August.  

August 18: First Day of School & Parent Coffee with Dr. Angela Thompson at LMS ☕(Parents only)

             August 20: 6th grade camp parent meeting at LMS (Parents only)

This meeting is not required but is highly recommended to learn more about our amazing camp experience.  More details regarding 6th grade camp are below.

August 29: Activity Fair - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Students only)

The Activity Fair is something you won’t want to miss!  Stay after school on this day to learn about all of the activities you can get involved with after school during your 6th grade year. Sign-ups will be circulated to students and parents.  Please note that some activities have limited capacity.   Come and join in the fun and be part of an LMS tradition of after school fun, service, and leadership!

September: 6th Grade Camp - An LMS Tradition ⛺

Where: Camp Mihaska is located in Bourbon, MO (off Hwy. 44 about 30 minutes past Six-Flags). 

When: Your child will go to camp either session one or session two.  Sessions are randomly assigned unless you need a particular session due to a scheduled conflict.

• Session One: Monday, September 15  - Wednesday, September 17
• Session Two: Wednesday, September 17 - Friday, September 19

If your student has a conflict and you need to request a particular session, please reach out to Camp Director, Lisa Stein, to request the session you need by July 31. → Lstein@ladueschools.net

Why: Sixth Grade Camp has not only been a tradition since 1977 but also:

• Promotes team building
• Presents team problem solving scenarios
• Provides valuable leadership opportunities
• Cultivates independence
• Encourages new friendships 

Who: All 6th grade students at Ladue Middle School.

Cost:

Sixth grade camp costs $250 per child. Payment may be made through Infinite Campus or by checks made payable to LMS 6th Grade Camp. Scholarship money is available for those in need (must be noted in the online registration when it becomes available in August). 

October 26: LMS Boo Bash 🎃 (For all LMS families and students) 

It’s the new way to trick-or-treat in middle school.  You’ll want to be there!  DJ, food, candy, and more! And, find out all about our LMSPA Boo Baskets (delivered at a separate time from Boo Bash).  You’ll want to “boo” your friends.  More details to come as we get closer.

School Supplies ✏️

Buy your student’s LMS “Teacher Requested” school supplies from School Tool Box.  Once you place your order, the school supplies will ship to your home within about a week.  Here’s a link for your convenience.  

Stay Connected

Don’t forget to register and/or update your information in Membership Toolkit (MTK) and the Buzz Book! It’s the easiest way to stay connected – whether it’s upcoming LMSPA events, volunteer opportunities or important school news. → https://laduemspa.membershiptoolkit.com/

If you are already registered in MTK, great, there is no reason to re-register for LMS! The LMSPA will transfer the information over. 

Get Involved ✋

There are a number of ways for parents to get involved and lend a hand at LMS! Click here to see open board and committee positions and keep an eye out for more chances to volunteer as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year. For additional info, please reach out to incoming LMSPA President, Jami Brinton, at jamipalmerbrinton@gmail.com or 913-912-0741 if you have questions. 

New at LMS

There are several changes this year that all LMS students and staff will be navigating together. Have confidence knowing that LMS administration, teachers and staff will be ready to help parents and students understand the new bell schedule and team structure as the new school year starts.

New Schedule - As indicated, LMS will now follow a similar schedule structure to the high school. Dr. Thompson will share more information at 6th grade orientation in August.

New Teams - This year each grade will have four teams – up from the traditional three teams in previous years.  Here are the new 6th grade teams: