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Originally delivered on 5/23/2025 6:30 am

SUBJECT: LMSPA: LMS 8th Grade Newsletter 5.23.25

Ladue Middle School Parent Association Newsletter
8TH GRADE UPDATES
SIX FLAGS LOGO
HAPPENING TODAY!!!


Normal school arrival

8:30-10:00 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast (Thank you to parents who are volunteering their time to cook!)

10:00 a.m.  Depart for Six Flags

4:00 p.m. – Return to LMS

Please Note: Six Flags no longer accepts cash payment, so students MUST bring electronic payment to purchase food and drink at the park. Students also may bring cash and convert into a Six Flags gift card on a machine in the park, but lines can be long. Outside food is not allowed to be brought into the park.

TORNADO EMERGENCY RELIEF DRIVE

In response to the recent tornado that impacted our region, the Ladue Schools community has been holding a district-wide fundraiser to benefit local relief efforts. Today, Friday, May 23 is the last day to contribute. 

Character Education representatives in each building helped lead and inspire creative fundraising efforts. While this is a short campaign, our community’s quick action can make a meaningful difference. 

Thank you for your support as we come together to help those in need. All donations will go directly to the American Red Cross-St. Louis Relief to help families affected by the tornado that hit the St. Louis area.

CLICK HERE to join in this effort. Please use “check out as a guest” if you don’t have a MySchoolBucks account.

emergency relief drive flyer
Request for LMS Legacy Gift Donations
May 28 - 8th Grade Farewell Ceremony


Where: Ladue Horton Watkins High School Gymnasium


5:30 p.m.

Doors open for parents.


5:30-5:45 p.m.

Students arrive and report to Multipurpose room (performers may have a different arrival time based on director requests). Dress nice!


5:45 p.m.

Orchestra plays prelude.


6:00 p.m.

Procession of students & start of program.

Reception & slideshow in Multipurpose Room immediately following.


Every student will be announced during the program, and we will have photographers taking pictures of each student after they are announced. We will eventually share these photos for families to download their child’s photo. A livestream of the event will also be made available. 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE CEREMONY VIA LIVESTREAM!

While we have moved this program to the high school to accommodate more people, seating still may be limited.

Photo Opp for the Graduating Class of 2029

WHEN: All Day May 28 & 29

WHERE: The Front of LMS

LMSPA is sponsoring a great opportunity for your 8th grader to snap photos with their friends and family. Stop by to capture your child's last days at LMS!

Limited-Time Only!

Photo of farewell sign from 2024.

*Example from last year.

8th Grade Boat Races

On May 29, students will be participating in boat races by team. Science teachers will be communicating when their team will be in the pool at the high school. Please see below for a tentative schedule:

Pioneer: 8:20-9:20 a.m.

Patriot: 9:20-10:30 a.m.

Trailblazer: 10:30-11:40 a.m.

Parents are welcome to attend their child’s race. The event will also be livestreamed.  

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EVENT VIA LIVESTREAM!

Congratulations to Samarth Donakanti on Receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award!
SUMMER ATHLETICS & FINAL FORMS FOR RISING 9TH GRADERS
Summer Strength & Conditioning

GENERAL strength & conditioning sessions are available at the high school this summer. 

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
  • Monday, June 2nd – Friday, August 1st (No training July 3rd & 4th HOLIDAY WEEKEND)
  • 3 Session Times
    8-9:30am — Open to all (mostly football team during this session)
    9:30-11am — GIRLS ONLY session
    11-12:30pm — Open to all
Summer Opportunities for Specific Sports

Girls Golf: Current golf summer dates will be: June 10th, June 16th,  July 15th, and July 22nd. All will be at the Highlands playing 9 holes at 8am.

Football: CLICK HERE for information about summer football. 

Boys Soccer: Every Monday/Thursday starting June 9th from 6:30-8pm at the FGC fields.

Field Hockey: CLICK HERE for the Ladue Field Hockey Summer 2025 schedule.

Girls Basketball: CLICK HERE for the Ladue Girls Basketball Summer 2025 schedule.

Boys Basketball:

  • May 30: Practice 2-4pm (Varsity only — this includes all Seniors, Juniors, and a few invited Sophomores)
  • May 31: Ladue Summer Shootout #1: Varsity Games at Ladue (3 games)
  • June 2-July 31: Weights/Conditioning: 10:30-12pm M/T/Th/F at HS (players can attend 2- 4 days each week)
  • June 2 and 4: Practice 3:30-5pm at High School (all levels)
  • June 7: Lindenwood Shootout at Lindenwood University ***Varsity only (3 games each)
  • June 9 and 11: Practice 3-4:30pm at High School (all levels)
  • June 13: St. Charles High Shootout ***Varsity and JV (3 games each)
  • June 16 and 18: Practice 3-4:30pm at High School (all levels)
  • June 23 and 25: Practice 3-4:30pm at High School (all levels)
  • June 28: Ladue Summer Shootout #2 at Ladue *Varsity and JV (3 Games each)
  • Freshman CNR Summer League Games (4 total): 
    • Tuesday and Thursday Evenings starting June 17th-July 2nd.
    • Cost Per Player for all games, practices, and a Ladue Basketball T-Shirt is: $100 (check payable to Ladue High School or cash is acceptable). 
    • Payment and email confirmation is due by May 16th. 
    • Email Coach Anderson at: canderson@ladueschools.net to confirm and note any conflicts.

Girls Volleyball:

  • Camp: We will be doing a volleyball camp June 6th-8th for returning volleyball players.
  • Open Gyms: Starting June 3rd, we will do open gyms every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-8pm. Those trying out for freshman and JV will go from 4-6pm and Varsity will go from 6-8pm. Our last open gym will be July 31st.
  • Tournaments: We will be doing the Kirkwood league and Francis Howell’s tournament. Kirkwood league is July 8th and July 16th. The Francis Howell tournament is July 18th.

Softball: Please contact Coach Solomon at: ksolomon@ladueschools.net for information.

Girls Tennis: Please contact Coach Hong for information at: ghong@ladueschools.net.

Cross Country: Please contact Coach Buckvar for information at: nbuckvar@ladueschools.net.

Boys Swimming: Please contact Coach Peglar for information at: robert.peglar@ladueschools.net.

Final Forms for MSHSAA Activities

Parents/guardians of all students planning to participate in MSHSAA sponsored athletics and/or activities to create accounts in FinalForms and register your student(s). NOTE: this includes all athletics offered at the high school as well as band, orchestra, choir, chess club, speech & debate, and scholar bowl. All athletes must also upload current physical documents into FinalForms.

The first day of fall sports practice is Monday, August 11th.

All athletes must pay the $75 activity fee prior to their first MSHSAA sponsored event. The fee can be paid after Tuesday, July 1st by check (payable to Ladue Horton Watkins High School) or online through myschoolbucks.com.

Final Forms
Stay in the Loop or Look Ahead!

Keep up with everything we have planned to cap off your student's time at LMS by frequently checking the Parents' Guide to 8th Grade at LMS webpage. This one-stop resource offers the latest updates on upcoming 8th grade-specific events and celebrations, including their Six Flags trip, boat races at LHWHS, the 8th grade party, and, most importantly, their promotion ceremony (graduation). 

To access the Guide, simply CLICK HERE.

Check Now. Check Often.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LMS STUDENTS & FAMILIES
Donate to Mark Biernbaum Legacy Award
CLICK HERE TO DONATE
district volunteer recruitment
CONNECT WITH LMSPA & MORE
LMSPA Year in Review

Thank you, LMS families, for all you do to keep our community so strong. Because of your efforts, our kids aren't just surviving middle school – they are thriving. Look at what we've accomplished together this year! 

LMSPA impact report
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.

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