LPM Families:
Please take 90 seconds to let us know how we are doing. We want to know what you think about your child’s school. The information from the survey will help us improve student relationships, learning conditions, and the school’s overall environment. Your answers are confidential, and this survey is voluntary.
sbhcschools.org/2025parentsurvey
✏️ IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR LPMS FAMILIES! ✏️
Please remember that all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students at Lake Placid Middle School will be taking the computer-based Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Writing assessment on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025.
To help your student have a successful testing day, please ensure the following:
Their Chromebook is fully charged the night before.
They arrive at school on time on Tuesday, April 1st.
Let's help our Dragons show their best effort! 🐉
LPM - The Place to Be!
#LPMS #LakePlacidMiddleSchool #BESTWriting #FloridaStandards #StudentAssessment #ImportantReminder #GetReady #ChromebookReady
🌟 Huge Thank You to Bill Jarrett Ford! 🌟
Lake Placid Middle School is incredibly grateful to Bill Jarrett Ford for providing our staff with free oil change services, tire rotation and muti-point inspections! 🚗💙 Your generosity and support for our educators mean the world to us.
This is community support at its best—thank you for giving back and making a difference!
👏 #LPMFamily #ThankYou #CommunityStrong #BillJarrettFord
Next Week testing at LPM !!
Our Florida B.E.S.T. Writing test will take place on Tuesday, April 1st for all grade levels starting during 1st period.
Please ensure students:
* Arrive on time to school to test in the most comfortable environment
* Have a good breakfast at home or at school
* Bring their CHARGED chromebook
Let’s set our students up for success!
#OneDragon #TestDay #StudentSuccess
Attention Parents & Guardians:
LPM sent home a Parent Opt-Out Letter this afternoon with all students.
The opt-out form must be returned to LPM by Monday 3/24/25 if you do NOT want your student to particpate in the state required Health Education instruction scheduled for next week.
LPM Soccer tryouts begin today, Monday 3/17/25. To be eligble to try out, your student must have a 2.0 GPA from the 1st semester and all physical paperwork uploaded to Athletic Clearance. Tryouts will start right after school and will conclude by 5:15 PM.
Thanks!
Attn: LPM 8th Graders
LPH Scheduling Night for all new 9th graders is Monday, March 3, 2025, beginning at 6:00.
Please join us to learn about course offerings during a brief opening presentation and then talk to teachers and guidance counselors to learn more about courses and opportunities for students at LPH.
LPM volleyball is headed to Avon Park tonight to take on the Red Devils at 6:00 PM at Avon Park Middle School.
If you are going to the game, you must use Gofan to purchase tickets. They do not accept cash at the gate (however, they do accept cash in the concession stand). Please use this link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1528558?schoolId=FL78246
🎢 Lake Placid Middle 8th Grade Trip – Busch Gardens! 🎢
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! 🌟 8th graders, join us for a trip to Busch Gardens!
📅 Date: May, 20, 2025
🕑 Time 7:30 am - 6:00pm
📍 Location: Busch Gardens
💲 Cost: $130 (Includes ticket, meal ticket, snack ticket, t-shirt & transportation)
💰 Payment Deadlines:
🔹 $50 Deposit – Due by March 19, 2025 (Non-refundable)
🔹 Remaining $80 – Due by April 30, 2025 (Non-refundable)
Payment online at LPM website: https://tinyurl.com/8thGradeTripPayment
⚠️ Important Eligibility Requirements – Please Read Carefully! ⚠️
✔ Attendance: No more than 7 unexcused absences (2nd semester).
✔ Behavior: No more than 2 discipline referrals (2nd semester).
✔ Grades: Must not be failing any course for the nine weeks or the year (checked May 16th).
✔ Fines: No outstanding library or Chromebook fines.
✔ Testing: Must be present on all testing days in May to avoid make-up testing conflicts.
🚨 Spots are limited! Make sure to turn in your deposit by March 19 to secure your spot!
Link to permission slip and commitment letter: https://bit.ly/4h5Ld1u
Let’s make this an epic 8th-grade trip! 🎉 #LPMS8thGradeTrip #BuschGardensBound
🎶 Big shoutout to the LPMS band members who participated in the 2025 Heartland Honor Band! 👏🎷🎺 It was an amazing two days filled with music, learning, and growth. The performance was absolutely fantastic! 🎵🎉
#LPMS #HeartlandHonorBand #ProudMoment #MusicMaking #BandLife #LPMSBand
LPM will have its monthly SAC / PVO Meeting on Monday 2/17/25 at 5:30 PM in the Media Center. The meeting is open to everyone, so please make plans to attend.
Lake Placid Middle 2025-2026
Any upcoming 6th, 7th, 8th graders for LPM: Cheerleader tryouts are April 28th thru May 1st from 3:45 to 5:30pm in the LPMS Gym.
Students must have a COMPLETED sports physical turned in and uploaded to athletic clearance located on the LPM website BEFORE coming to first day of tryouts.
No Physical = No Tryouts
I strongly encourage you to get this done soon.
📢 Lake Placid Middle School Announcement 📢
3rd Quarter Progress Reports went home today! 📚📄 Please take a moment to review your child's grades and discuss their progress. Stay involved and reach out to teachers with any questions.
Thank you for your support! 💙 #LPMDragons #ProgressReports #StayInvolved
Lake Placid Middle 2025-2026
Any upcoming 6th, 7th, 8th graders for the 25/26 school year interested in trying out for LPMS Cheer please attend the mandatory Parent Meeting on April 3rd at 5:00pm in the LPMS Commons.
🌟 Celebrating Mrs. Samantha Ridgeway! 🌟
This National School Counseling Week, we want to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Ridgeway for her unwavering dedication to supporting our students and staff at Lake Placid Middle! 💙📚
Your tireless efforts in guiding, encouraging, and uplifting our students do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to make LPM a better place! 💛👏
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouMrsRidgeway #LPMProud #StudentSuccess
🏆 Congratulations, Lake Placid Middle Students! 🦆
We are proud to recognize these outstanding students for passing their Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management Certification! 🎉 This certification demonstrates their knowledge of ecological principles, wildlife management, and habitat conservation, showing their dedication to protecting our natural world.
Way to go, future conservation leaders! 🌿👏 #LakePlacidMiddle #DucksUnlimited #ConservationHeroes #WildlifeStewards
🎉 Congratulations, Dragons! 🎉
A huge shoutout to Daniel Recinos for earning his Microsoft PowerPoint certification and Alexander Domenech for achieving IC3 Level 1 certification this week! 🏆👏
Your hard work and dedication to Career & Technical Education are truly inspiring. Keep striving for greatness and reaching your goals! 🚀🐉 #CTE #LakePlacidMiddle #FutureReady #DragonPride
Please take a moment to watch this month's Superintendent's Update about the upcoming changes at Lake Placid High and Lake Placid Middle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jCbUf1-C3o
Please see the Message at the link below from Mr. Tunning. This letter outlines the changes that will be occurring at Lake Placid Middle and Lake Placid High. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Definitely some exciting times for our One Dragon Family! https://tinyurl.com/lphleter
📚✨ Celebrate Literacy Week 2025 at Lake Placid Middle School! ✨📚
This year’s theme is "Constructing the Foundation for Success", and we’ve got a week full of fun activities planned to highlight the power of reading!
🎉 Here’s the lineup:
👉 Monday: Reading helps build a bright future!
Wear your favorite sunglasses to shine bright with books. 😎
👉 Tuesday: Reading builds our brain muscles!
Wear athletic gear and get ready to work out your brain. 🏋️♀️📖
👉 Wednesday: Reading helps build our knowledge of the world!
Rock a shirt or hoodie with a destination and take a literary trip! 🌍
👉 Thursday: Reading builds our understanding of others!
Find your crew and dress alike to celebrate teamwork. 🤝👕
👉 Friday: Reading helps build cozy environments!
Wear cozy clothes and snuggle up with a good book. 🧸📚
Let’s come together and celebrate the joy of reading all week long! 📖❤️ #CelebrateLiteracyWeek #LakePlacidMiddle #ReadersAreLeaders
