Last Thursday marked the final trip to Hidden Valley for Mr. Biernbaum after 28 years of running LMS Ski Club. He's made well over 100 trips to that resort with thousands of students over the years. Mr. Biernbaum, the slopes won't be the same without you!

LMSPA treated our incredible LMS teachers and staff to breakfast on Tuesday, February 11. We hope they felt loved and appreciated for all they do for our students.

Last Day to Sign Up Is Tomorrow, Friday, February 14!

We are excited to announce the First-Ever LMS Puzzle Palooza Fundraiser will be held Friday, February 21. Won't you join us to support SciOly's efforts and successes? You can sign up using THIS LINK before February 14 at 4:00 p.m.

Middle school is a stage of life when students experience new, big emotions. How does your student handle the big changes and new emotions? How can we, as parents and guardians, support our children? 

Inside Out 2 explores the complexities of human emotions – all while addressing the challenges of growing up. Join us on Wednesday, February 26 from 6:00-7:30 pm at the LMS gym as we participate in an interactive discussion, led by Dr. Thompson and LMS counselors. We will learn ways to effectively navigate and embrace new emotions, regardless of what stage of life we are in.

Current 6th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to come learn together. Please RSVP here to attend.

The dates for LMS Parent-Teacher Conferences are as follow:

• Tuesday, March 11th (In-Person Conferences at LMS), 3:45-7:45 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 12th (Virtual Conferences), 3:45-6:45 p.m.

Please be on the lookout for opportunities to sign up with your child’s teachers.

Our 6th and 7th Grade Spring Parties are coming soon. To ensure that everything runs smoothly, we need parent chaperones. Sign up now to volunteer!

• 6th Grade Chaperone Signup
• 7th Grade Chaperone Signup

The 6th Grade Spring Party will be held after school on Thursday, April 10, and the 7th Grade Spring Party will be held after school on Thursday, April 3.

After-school buses will be available on both dates to transport students home. More to come on these fun grade-level parties!

Before we know it, it will be time for LMS spring sports. Fifty students have already signed up for the track & field team, which is outstanding. 

Girls field hockey, on the other hand, needs more participants! If your daughter is interested in playing Field Hockey, please complete the Google Form below:

8th Grade Sports Signup and Parents Permission Form

Your child MUST have a physical on file with Nurse Williams at LMS in order to participate. Physicals are valid for 2 full years (730 days).

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 March 14 to this Google Drive folder. Contact Cara Kopec at (217) 741-6912 if you have questions or issues submitting photos. 

We will make the final video slideshow available digitally to all 8th grade families at the end of the school year. 

8th grade for LMS students is a special one filled with memorable events throughout the year, involving opportunities for leadership, academics, friends and fun. The year culminates with an end-of-year celebration on May 3rd, featuring rides, games, DJ, and lots of food for our graduates – and a near 100% attendance rate. The event is free for students, paid for by fundraisers and donations through the LMSPA. 

Make a tax-deductible donation to support the 8th grade party and year-end activities HERE. Thanks for your support!