Lathrop Middle School

LMS Open House Back to School Night: Reminder Lathrop Middle School Open house will be on August 12th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. It will be an informal opportunity for students and parents to walk around the building and meet their teachers.

6th Grade Student/New student and Parent Meeting: There will be a 6th grade and new student student/parent meeting in the LMS Performing Arts Center at 6:45pm on August 12th after Open House. Parents this will be an opportunity to get any questions answered pertaining to starting your middle school career.

Lathrop Middle School updated Cell phone/electronic device policy that is now a Missouri State Law
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HERd lock in is tonight (Aug 5) from 7pm -7am. Please RSVP if your daughter plans to attend... https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduQZwrbFuktTnK9iQJQqtQAE9sNPLc17c3_Ba2I1urGWGgIA/viewform?usp=header

Middle School Fall sports practice information 2025 https://docs.google.com/document/d/11C6Q0twwQqFwMuEN55NJuhYbxswygirOpSPfLSxcHFw/edit?usp=drivesdk

HERd Lock-in sign up! This is for Lathrop Middle School GIRLS ONLY! Information is in the link. You must fill out the Google form to be admitted. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduQZwrbFuktTnK9iQJQqtQAE9sNPLc17c3_Ba2I1urGWGgIA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108654855602754606955

Hello LMS families!
Please find attached the 2025-2026 school supply list and important dates. We will send more information in early August on the new state law that bans Cell Phones/Electronic devices, new school year registration information, and start times for practices for our 7th/8th grade student athletes. Have a great remainder to your summer. The LMS office will open on Tuesday August 5th at 8:00am. https://5il.co/3liha

Mobile Mammography is coming to Lathrop Middle School tomorrow from 9am-5pm! See flyer for full details.

Students who are eligible by household income or directly certified to receive free or reduced price meals through the National School Lunch Program, are eligible for a Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT). This benefit is to purchase nutritious food over the summer months. If your student currently received free or reduced price meals this school year, his/her information has been submitted to receive the benefit. Families who were not eligible for free or reduced price meals during the 2024-25 school year, may use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator at https://mydss.mo.gov/sunbucks-eligibility to see if they are eligible for an application. For more information visit https://mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks.

Good evening parents. Chromebook check-in is tomorrow afternoon. All students at LMS will need to bring in their Chromebook, case, and charger. Thank you for the help in reminding your kids and Congratulations on a successful 2024-2025 school year!

Reminder: The 2025 Physical day is Wednesday May 21st from 2:30-3:30pm in the LMS Gym. Any LMS student who is going to participate in Athletics or Band in 2025 are required to have a physical on file. The physical exams tomorrow will be will be conducted by Cameron Regional Medical Center physicians. . The cost is $10 and parents do not need to be present ,but are welcome to attend. If your child will be getting their physical tomorrow then we ask that Parents fill out and sign the forms attached. https://5il.co/3gnkm

Click on the following link for information regarding the 2025 LHS graduation ceremony scheduled for today at 2:00 p.m. The gates will open at 1:00 for spectators to enter. See you soon, Mr. Bowers. https://5il.co/3fl7n

Hello 8th grade parents! 8th grade graduation will be held on Friday May 23rd at 9:30am in the PAC. Parents can start to arrive at 9:00am. The ceremony typically last about 30 minutes. This is an informal celebration to advance your child to high school. Congratulations on making it through the tough middle school years!

Lathrop Middle School Aloha Dance is tomorrow, May 16th, at 6:30pm. The cost is $3. The dance will end at 8:30pm. All students are welcome to attend. Wear school appropriate attire. No visitors allowed.

LMS Fine Arts night is Wednesday May 14. The Art show starts at 5pm and the Band performs at 6pm. https://5il.co/3fxe4

Good afternoon! Reminder, the Lathrop R II School District will be in session on Monday, May 5, 2025. Thank you!

Physical Day is May 21st from 2-4pm at LMS. Pick up the physical packet in the office of LMS or LHS. The Physical Day Checklist must be completed BEFORE your student can receive their physical. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10KRLL7kcu4tJ6ZO-kE5kynKWeOLvvQMf/view?usp=sharing

Ticket information for the LMS track meet at Plattsburg on April 10: Plattsburg only allows online/digital tickets. Attached is the link to their website where you can purchase tickets for the track meet. https://ccr3.hometownticketing.com/embed/event/90?es=mqs45a47rjp9o3736gr97b1eua&single=0

Reminder to 8th grade students who are in Algebra 1 and Intro to Ag, you will not go to the high school today due to ACT testing. You will have your first hour class at the middle school.

LMS Track pictures are Wednesday March 19 after school in the middle school gym. Parents can pick up their student athlete at 4:45. Track parents please sign up on the remind app using join code: 2025mstrac

[Columbia, MO] - High school senior Max Gagnon of Lathrop High School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2025. The announcement of Max Gagnon's selection for this esteemed academic honor was made by Robert Bowers, Principal at Lathrop High School. The recognition will culminate in a special luncheon hosted at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Missouri Scholars 100 is a competitive program that invited schools across the state to nominate candidates based on academic excellence. The selection process employs a formula considering the student's grade point average and ACT or SAT scores. Nominees must meet the criteria of an "Academic Decathlon," successfully navigating ten challenging academic events to showcase their scholastic strength. To qualify, students must hold a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,280, rank in the upper ten percent of their class, and engage in advanced coursework in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. Additionally, nominees must exhibit excellent attendance, exemplary citizenship within the school, and active participation in the school's activity program. Clark Mershon, Executive Director of the principals’ association, expressed, "The Missouri Scholars 100 Program is one of the premier academic recognition programs in the country. It is truly a celebration of learning. Students selected for this program have taken a rigorous course of study and maintained the highest academic standards. The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals wants to celebrate the achievement and success of these students and their schools." The 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program marks its 31st annual recognition, reflecting a longstanding commitment to honoring academic excellence.