It’s Almost Your 8th Grade Year at LMS - Get Excited for a Year to Remember!

Time Flies! As we wrap up seventh grade and before everyone heads off for summer break, the Ladue Middle School Parent Association (LMSPA) is excited to share some important dates and helpful links to support a smooth start to your next chapter at LMS. 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 final year at LMS! 

Lauren Murov and Emily Martin

8th Grade Party Planners

Save-the-Date 🗓️

August 13: LMS Community Night - (for all LMS students and families)

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 August.

Plus, watch for the 8th grade party table where you can find out everything you need to know about what is going to happen during the 2025-2026 school year to prepare for your year-end party.

• 8th grade car wash - September
• Change wars - February
• 8th grade party - May
• Other school sponsored events throughout the year that are just for the 8th grade: Promotion, Six Flags Day, and Boat Races

Watch for more information in early August.

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

           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 8th grade year. Sign-ups will be circulated to students and parents.  Some activities are space limited.  Come and join in the fun and be part of an LMS tradition of after school fun, service, and leadership!

September: 8th grade sports start 🏐

If you’ve ever wanted to play sports for LMS, now is your chance.  Under the leadership of LMS teachers MacKenzie Smith and Greg Lemmon, 8th grade fall sports get underway the second week of September.  Look for more information from LMS in August.  

October 26: LMS Boo Bash  🎃 (for all LMS students and Families)

It’s the new way to trick-or-treat in middle school.  You’ll want to be there!  DJ, food, candy, and more! Plus, don’t forget about those ever-popular LMSPA Boo Baskets so you can “boo” your friends. More details to come as we get closer.

November: Yearbook Baby Ads are due

• More information will be released in October

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. 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, including being the 8th grade VP (an executive board position)! 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.

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 in August.

New Teams

This year each grade will have four teams – up from the traditional three teams in previous years. As announced by Dr. Thompson, here are the new teams for 8th grade: