This afternoon Lake Placid Middle School was inadvertently put on a brief lockdown. The lockdown was quickly lifted and law-enforcement verified that this was an accidental initiation of the lockdown process. There was no threat to the school and at no time was the campus in any danger.
🌟 Lake Placid Middle School PVO Hot Chocolate Fundraiser! 🌟
☕ Warm up with a cup of delicious hot chocolate!
📅 When: January 24th
💵 Cost: Only $2
📍 Where: Cafeteria patio during lunches
Come support the PVO and enjoy a cozy treat. See you there! 🥰❄️☕
#Fundraiser #HotChocolate #LakePlacidMiddle #CommunitySupport
🎉 Huge Congratulations to Mrs. Angie Pollard! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Angie Pollard, our incredible school bookkeeper, achieved a perfect audit! 🙌👏
Mrs. Pollard’s unwavering attention to detail and dedication to accuracy ensure that all of Lake Placid Middle School’s funds are managed impeccably. Her hard work helps us stay on budget and keep everything running smoothly.
Thank you for being amazing, Mrs. Pollard! We appreciate all that you do for LPM! 💙🏫
#LakePlacidMiddle #TeamLPM #PerfectAudit #ThankYou
Reminder : No School Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Reminder : No School Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
📢 Attention Lake Placid Middle Families!
📄 Report Cards are going home with your student today!
✅ Please take a moment to review their grades.
💻 Remember, you can also access their grades anytime on Skyward Family for more frequent updates.
Thank you for partnering with us to support your student's learning journey! 💙📚
#LakePlacidMiddle #StudentSuccess #ReportCards
LPM will have its monthly SAC/PVO meeting on Monday January 13, 2025. The meeting is open to all stakeholders (parents, students, & community members). The meeting will take place in the media center and will start at 5:30 PM. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.
Attention LPM Dragon families:
Online applications for the SHS PreIB Programme are now available on the Sebring High School IB Programme webpage.
Preferred deadline is Feb 13. After that, students are accepted as long as there is room in the required courses.
Information Session will be January 21 at 7:15 P.M. at the SHS Smith Center.
Requirements for admission:
Criterion 1--Minimum GPA of 3.0 in 7th grade.
Criterion 2--Minimum of level 3 (on grade level) on 7th grade FAST P3 English Language Arts or an equivalent standardized test score
Criterion 3--Minimum of level 3 (on grade level) on last FAST P3 Math or Algebra 1 EOC or Geometry EOC or an equivalent standardized test
Completion of Algebra 1 before 9th grade is strongly recommended, but not required.
Criterion 4--Demonstration of on grade level academic writing ability in a writing sample.
Students who are below a level 3 in either math or ELA, may be reconsidered with passing 8th grade FAST P3 scores.
🎉📚 Welcome Back, Lake Placid Middle Dragons! 📚🎉
We hope you had a fantastic break! Students and staff return on January 6th, and we can’t wait to see all your bright smiles back in the halls. Let’s kick off the new year with enthusiasm and positivity! See you soon! 😊✨
Please charge your chromebooks, and make sure you have school supplies (paper, pencils, etc)
#WelcomeBack #LPMDragons #NewYearNewAdventures
🎉❄️ Winter Fest Fun at Lake Placid Middle! ❄️🎉 Today, on the last day before winter break, our amazing PBIS team hosted an incredible Winter Fest! 🕹️🍭 The students had a blast enjoying games, treats, and holiday cheer. It was the perfect way to wrap up the year! Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a safe and joyful winter break. See you in the new year! 🌟✨ #WinterFest #PBIS #LakePlacidMiddle #HappyHolidays #WinterBreak
Attention Parents/Guardians: If your student is attending the Lock-in this afternoon (12/19) they are encouraged to stay for the basketball games. If you want to pick your child up after the lock-in, we will have students at the front office for pickup from 4:30 to 4:45 PM. The Girls Basketball game will begin at 4:30 PM and the Boys at approximately 5:45 PM. If your child is to be picked up during the games, please come to the gym to get your student. We are estimating that the games will end around 6:45 PM. Students will be at the front office starting at 6:45 PM when the boys game ends. It is 8th Grade recognition night so please come support our 8th graders!
Last night was a proud moment for Lake Placid Middle School!
🎉 We celebrated as 30 of our students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.
🌟 Congratulations to our hardworking and dedicated Dragons! 🐉👏
#DragonPride #NJHS #LakePlacidMiddle"
LPM Winter Lock-In: Thursday 12/19/24 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
$5.00 Admission includes the Lock-in and girls & boys basketball games. Girls game starts at 4:30 PM. Writst bands will be sold during lunches on Thursday.
📢 Important Announcement forLPM Families 📢
🕛 Early Release:
Friday, December 20th at 1:30 PM
❄️ Winter Break:
December 21st – January 5th
🎒 Return to School:
Staff and students will be back on Monday, January 6th.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and restful Winter Break! ❄️☃️
24-25 Volleyball Tryout Information
• Physicals must be completed AND uploaded into Home Campus BEFORE attending
Tryouts
• Must have a 2.0 (or higher) GPA for Semester 1 to participate in tryouts.
Tryout Days: January 6-8 from 3:45-6:00
Tryouts are mandatory to be considered for the team.
Team will be selected on January 8
• Do not buy new gear until you have been selected for the team. Wear supportive athletic shoes.
If you make the team….
1. Mandatory Parent Meeting on January 9th
2. You must participate in fundraising
3. Practices are mandatory
4. Practices are every day 3:45-5:30 unless we are out of school or have a match. Friday practices are announced on a week-to-week basis.
LPM Basketball Tonight! (Monday 12/16)
Come support our Dragons as they take on the Bulldogs from DeSoto County! Girls at 6:00 and Boys right after.
You can purchase tickets at the gate or pre-purchase using GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/2141718?schoolId=FL67503
Attention LPM Families - Winter Dance Information 12/13/24:
The Dance time is 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Students attending the dance will be dropped off and picked up in the LPM Bus Loop (entry on the road between LPM and LPH).
There will be various concession items for sale during the dance.
We are looking forward to seeing all of our students at the dance!
🎄✨ Lake Placid Middle Spirit Dress-Up next Week! ✨🎄
Let’s end the year with some holiday cheer! Check out our festive dress-up days:
🧝 Monday, Dec 16 – Elf Gear Day
Dress up like Santa’s little helpers!
🍭 Tuesday, Dec 17 – Candy Cane Day
Wear red and white or red-and-white stripes!
🎅 Wednesday, Dec 18 – Get Into the Spirit
Rock your favorite holiday shirt!
🎩 Thursday, Dec 19 – Santa Hat Day
Top off your look with a Santa hat!
👕 Friday, Dec 20 – Festive Shirt Friday
Wear your most festive holiday shirt!
🎁 Let’s make this a week full of fun and holiday spirit! See you there!
#LakePlacidMiddle #HolidaySpirit #DressUpFun
📣 Lake Placid Middle School - PM2 FAST Testing Reminder 📚
Testing Schedule:
🗓 December 10th: 6th Grade ELA Reading
🗓 December 11th: 7th Grade ELA Reading
🗓 December 12th: 8th Grade ELA Reading
💻 Important Reminders:
🔌 Make sure Chromebooks are fully charged at home.
⏰ Be on time to school to ensure a smooth start.
Thank you for supporting our students! 💙 Let’s finish strong! #LPMS #FASTTesting #StudentSuccess
🌟 LPM Winter Dance Tickets 🌟
🎟️ Reminder: The last day to purchase tickets for the Lake Placid Middle Winter Dance is Thursday, December 12 during lunch!
🕺💃 Eligibility Requirements:
No referrals from October 30, 2024 onward.
No F's for the 2nd 9 weeks.
Don't miss out on this special event! Get your tickets before it's too late! 🎉
