LMS

Principal's Memo

Important Weekly Information for LMS Community January 16, 2026

Week at a Glance

Monday: January 19

No School- MLK Day

Tuesday: January 20

Art Open Studio
Cheerleading
Wrestling Home vs. Windham 4:00

Wednesday: January 21

Wrestling Away at Walsh (Branford) 4:00

Thursday: January 22

Girls Basketball Away @ Teachers
Boys Basketball Home vs. Teachers
Cheeleading until 4:30
GSA until 3:00
LMEnt Rehearsdal until 3:00

Friday: January 23

Wrestling Home vs. RHAM 4:00

Breakfast/ Lunch Menus

Monday: January 19

No School- MLK Day

Tuesday: January 20

Breakfast: Turkey Sausage, Egg, & Cheese on Bun
Lunch: Chicken Nachos

Wednesday: January 21

Breakfast: Buttermilk Pancakes
Lunch: Orange Chicken & Brown Rice

Thursday: January 22

Breakfast: Cinnimon Toast Crunch Bar
Lunch: Scrambled Eggs w/ Bacon & Cheese w/ Biscuit

Friday: January 23

Breakfast: Skewered Sausage Pancake
Lunch: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Important Dates in the Future

Winter Sports Master Schedule

January 19th: No School

January 23rd: Quarter 2 Ends

January 30th: No School (PD)

February 3rd: LMS PTO Meeting

February 19th: LHS Scheduling Info Night for Grade 8 Parents

April 7th: LMS PTO Meeting

April 24th: Grade 6 & 7 Dance

LMS Yearbook Information

Please use the link below to order your LMS Yearbook,

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/

Code: 11502226

Grade 8 Parents: If you have any questions about baby pictures, please contact Mr. O'Brien.

Gr. 8 - HS Transition Info

Tech School Info:

Norwich Tech: apps due 1/25
Grasso Tech: apps due 1/25

Ledyard High School Info:

LMS teachers will be completing placement recommendations.

February 19th: LHS Scheduling Night for Parents

February 20th: LHS Counselors meet with 8th Graders to schedule

Click for Ledyard High School 2026- 2027 Program of Studies.

Quarter 2 Grading Info

Quarter 2 ends on Friday Janaury 23rd. Teachers will have several days to finalize grades and submit. Report cards will be available on PowerSchool and hard copies will be distributed on Monday January 30.

Honor Roll and Own It certificates will be distributed the following week.

Quarter 3 Scheduling Info

Quarter 3 and Semester 2 begins on Monday 1/26. Courses are visible on PowerSchool portal and on Monday morning, all students wll receive a hard copy of their schedule in HR.

Cell Phone Exposure & Contract

LMS has worked with John Halligan and his "Ryan's Story" program in the past relating to bullying and the importance of social media and cell phone awareness.

Parents are reminded that when you allow your child full use of a cell phone or tablet, that they are accessing more vulgarity, violence, and pornography than ever before in humanity and this is all occurring while their brain is not only NOT DEVELOPED but in the PROCESS OF DEVELOPING.

See a sample Cell Phone Contract for support.

Staffing Updates

Monique Walmsley has joined LPS and LMS, working with the school's multi-language learning programs and supporting students and teachers be successful. She brings years of experience and has immediately made an impact at LMS.

Stephanie Bacon is a clinician with Child and Family Services and has worked in LPS, but recently reassigned to LMS. She brings a wealth of knowledge and effective relationship building and mental health support to our community.

Welcome!!!

Upcoming Programs at LMS

The school will be preparing for the remainder of this year with the following programs:

Singing in the Rain Jr.: The cast lists have been posted and the LMS Legacies will begin weekly work with rehearsing and set creation for their Memorial Day Weekend performance (Friday eve/Saturday)

Volleyball: The school will hopefully offer 2 squads this year for regional jamboree competition. Reminder to students that are interested that grades must meet eligibility standards and a current physical must be on file with the nurse.

Outdoor Track: Practices will begin early April and Coach B returns for another successful season. Reminder to students that are interested that grades must meet eligibility standards and a current physical must be on file with the nurse.

For 2026- 2027, the Ledyard Middle School will be participating in a national program called Project Bike Tech, which will take the LMS Biking Club to another level. This is a huge and exciting endeavor and more information will be coming.

Family and Consumer Sciences Program Updates