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Where We Came From

The story of Lebanon Middle School is rooted in more than a century of education, tradition, and Jacket Pride. Generations of students walked the halls of the old Lebanon Junior High School, part of a historic campus whose buildings and classrooms witnessed decades of learning, friendships, athletics, and unforgettable memories.

Hillcrest Elementary, built in 1951, became the district's sixth-grade center during the 1983–1984 school year. For decades, Hillcrest and Lebanon Junior High served students in separate buildings, each developing its own traditions and place in the community.

In 2015, Lebanon voters approved construction of a new middle school, bringing grades six through eight together under one roof in August 2016. Although the old junior high campus was eventually demolished, its legacy lives on through the memories of former students and educators and the Alumni Plaza that honors Lebanon's educational history.

Our buildings have changed, but our commitment to students, our traditions, and our Yellowjacket pride continue from one generation to the next.

WHO WE ARE

Building Relationships. Inspiring Learning. Celebrating Growth.

At Lebanon Middle School, we believe a student's success begins with a positive school culture where every individual feels valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential. Our commitment to strong relationships, meaningful connections, and a sense of belonging creates an environment where students are encouraged to take risks, embrace challenges, and celebrate their achievements.

As part of Missouri's Success-Ready Students Network (SRSN), we are helping rethink traditional approaches to education by placing student learning at the center of everything we do. Our classrooms are increasingly focused on research-supported instructional strategies, clearly defined learning expectations, and meaningful evidence of student proficiency.

Through learning targets, proficiency scales, and opportunities to reflect on their progress, students are developing a deeper understanding of what they are learning, why it matters, and what they need to do next to succeed.

We believe education is more than earning a grade. It is about developing knowledge, building confidence, taking ownership of learning, and preparing every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead.

At LMS, we are building a culture where relationships matter, learning is visible, and every student's growth is worth celebrating.

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We Are More Than a Letter Grade

From the challenges of aging buildings to the opportunities at Lebanon Middle School today, our veteran teachers reflect on what has always mattered most: our students. Every child is more than a letter grade or a test score. Behind every lesson is a commitment to helping students feel valued, build character, and prepare for life beyond our classrooms. That care, and the difference it makes in a child’s life, is something no letter grade can fully capture.

Making Every Moment Matter

Sometimes the greatest difference in a student’s life begins with a teacher who notices, a team that comes together, and a moment that says, “You matter.” In this story, our teachers share how working together helped them meet the needs of a struggling student. It reflects what Lebanon Middle School teachers and staff strive to do every day: create moments that matter, showing students they are valued, supported, and worth the effort.

WHERE WE ARE HEADED

Focused on Proficiency. Committed to Growth. Preparing for Tomorrow.

The future of Lebanon Middle School is grounded in a clear commitment: every student deserves the opportunity to achieve proficiency, experience meaningful academic growth, and leave our classrooms prepared for what comes next.

Through our participation in Missouri's Success-Ready Students Network, we are taking intentional steps to strengthen teaching and learning. Our focus is on implementing proven, research-supported instructional strategies that engage students cognitively, establish clear learning goals, monitor understanding, and provide timely feedback and support.

We are working toward classrooms where proficiency is more than a score. Students will understand the knowledge and skills they are expected to master, recognize where they are in their learning, and identify the steps necessary to move forward. Teachers will use meaningful assessment evidence to adjust instruction, address learning gaps, and provide opportunities for continued growth.

Our vision extends beyond academic achievement. We are preparing students to become confident learners, critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and adaptable individuals equipped for success in high school, college, careers, and the workplace.

Through continuous improvement, collaboration, and a commitment to instructional excellence, we are building a school where student success is not simply measured by what has been taught, but demonstrated through what students know, understand, and can do.

Our past gives us pride. Our present gives us purpose. Our future demands our very best.