Greetings LMS Families and Sachem Nation, We look forward to a great 2024-25 school year working together to support our students every day, in every way. As a resident of Laconia and parent of two Laconia students, I personally share your investment in our school district for all our students. Our team at LMS is dedicated to serving our community and students. There are a few important highlights we would like to share with you for the upcoming school year.
Please welcome our new staff: Joshua Marzahl, Assistant Principal; Kelly Bickford, Student Services Administrative Assistant; Jody Hopp, 6th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher; Michael Wiley, 6th Grade Math and Science Teacher; Jill Olson, 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher; MaKenzie Reed, 8th Grade Science Teacher; Jessica Tilton, 8th Grade English Language Arts; Evan Press, STEM Teacher; and Wendy Scott, School Nurse.
Students have a passing time between classes, during which they are expected to move respectfully, responsibly, and independently to their next assigned block. During the opening week we will be meeting with students to communicate our expectations and ensure that they understand where their assigned rooms are.
LMS has a new Attendance Procedure on page 9 and an updated academic probation policy on page 27 of the LMS Student Handbook. At each progress reporting period and quarter, students who fail one or two classes are still eligible to participate in practices or meetings of a sport or club, but are ineligible to compete in official events for at least a week until they have raised their grades to passing.
This year we strive to continue “raising the bar” for all our students because we know they are so capable! Encouraging academic engagement at every level to promote consistent growth and learning is our mission.
It is our intention to partner with all families to enthusiastically support teaching and learning throughout our school community. On behalf of all of our staff at Laconia Middle School, we look forward to working with every student and Go Sachems!