Weekly Updates

LMS receiving grant for outdoor garden and classroom

Outdoor Garden and Classroom: Coming Soon!

Spring is just around the corner, and thanks to a grant sponsored by the Alumni Association, Mrs. Karin Wallace, ELA Teacher at Ladue Middle School, and her Planet Protectors student group will soon be bringing an outdoor garden and classroom to life at LMS.

The outdoor classroom will be a dynamic learning space where students can engage with nature, fostering creativity, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. Science classes will use the space for hands-on lessons in physical, life, and earth sciences, while FACS classes can cultivate vegetables and herbs tied to cultural and historical studies. ELA students will benefit from nature-inspired writing exercises, and sensory elements will provide valuable support for students with sensory processing needs. Additionally, fine arts classes can utilize the space for nature photography and painting.

2025 Science Fair

In an effort to provide STEM opportunities to all students, the district has registered all seven buildings for the St. Louis Regional Science Fair. While your child’s building does not have an in-person fair, any child is able to submit a project. Participation in the 2025 Science Fair is completely optional with all of the work being completed at home.

If your child is interested in participating, please submit a project plan through this Google Form by Tuesday, March 11. Dr. McColgan or Dr. Crabtree will respond with an approval by Thursday, March 13.

Each student must also register their project on the St. Louis Science Fair Website. by April 1. Projects must be uploaded by 12 p.m. on April 14. See this packet for more information.

If you have any questions, please reach to:

Dr. Laila Crabtree, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, or Dr. Kevin McColgan, STEM Coordinator.

Don't Forget to Schedule Conferences!

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.

How to Schedule Conferences

PTWizard.com is the link to the scheduling platform. Once you log in, the website will walk you through how to make appointments. The list of your child's teachers* and their availabilities will be displayed at the same time.

Virtual meetings will be hosted in Google Meet. Please be sure that you have a gmail account if you register for a virtual meeting.

Once you have chosen your times and followed all of the prompts you will receive a confirmation email from PTC Wizard to the email registered. For troubleshooting you can contact Erica Robertson at (314) 983-5512 or Matt Strayhorn at (314) 983-5518.

*You are only permitted to make one appointment with each of your child’s teachers. Appointments with Homeroom, Middle School Skills or Study Support teachers are unnecessary and will be canceled by our staff.

Conference Meals Signup

Let's show our amazing teachers and staff our appreciation during spring conferences. LMSPA will provide a catered taco bar on Tuesday, March 11th. Then, on Wednesday, March 12, the teachers will barbecue and enjoy potluck sides, drinks and desserts provided by the LMSPA.

Sign up now to bring an item.

No Time to Shop? Consider making a monetary donation HERE.

LMS Fundraiser: City2 Home Opener

Join us for the City2 home opener against Sporting KC and raise money for Ladue Middle School.

When: March 23 at 4:00 p.m.

Where: Energizer Park

How Much: $15/ticket (LMSPA will receive $5 for every ticket purchased)

CLICK HERE to buy your tickets!

*The first twenty kids that sign up can sit on the team bench during warm-ups!

6th Grade Party: Scoops of Fun! RSVP Now & Sign Up to Chaperone – MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Join us on April 10, 2025 (immediately after school) for the 6th grade party: Scoops of Fun! Enjoy pizza, ice cream, games, crafts and more.

Please RSVP Here to attend the 6th grade party.

Parents, we need your help to make this party a success. Please sign up by April 1 to volunteer: 6th Grade Chaperone Signup. Background checks are not required.

After the party, students can either take the activity bus home or be picked up by parents in the regular after-school activities carpool. Stay tuned for more details.

7th Grade Party: The FUN Spot! RSVP Now & Sign Up to Chaperone – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

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 Here to attend the 7th grade party.

Parents, Please sign up now to make this shindig a memorable one: 7th Grade Chaperone Signup. Background checks are not required.

After the party, students can either take the activity bus home or be picked up by parents in the regular after-school activities carpool. Stay tuned for more details.

Opportunities for LMS Students & Families

New 2025-26 LMSPA Volunteer Opportunities: Sign Up Today!

Ever wanted to volunteer for LMSPA but needed to know a little more about what we do and how to get involved? Now's the time to explore and sign up for new 2025-26 volunteer opportunities!

Spring Book Fair: Happening NOW!

Connect with the LMSPA, Pay Dues & More

Click Here To Pay Your Annual Dues

Connect with the LMSPA at Our Website

At our website, you can access all sorts of things for LMSPA that your student may be involved with this year. Questions about Membership Toolkit? Please connect with Sheetal Gattani.