Happy Friday everyone!! Today is May 23, 2025 , it's a(n) B Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!
Birthdays: No birthdays today...
Today is...NATIONAL LUCKY PENNY DAY
On May 23 is National Lucky Penny Day and we are hoping you'll have good luck all day long. Heads or tails, does it matter which side you find your penny?#LuckyPennyDay
Years ago a penny was able to buy something. (Check out National Taffy Day - to see what we used to get for a penny.) Today, due to inflation, the penny does not buy much of anything. The metal value and cost of minting pennies exceed their face value. Many nations have stopped minting equivalent value coins and efforts are being made to end the routine use of pennies in several countries including the United States
.Congratulations to the following that qualified for the IESA State Track Meet:
What a great day! 14 events are State Bound:
8G 100m Hurdles -Chelsea T
7G 4x200 m Relay - Olivia T, Amari C, Caleese J, Zoe W (Alt: Briella L, Lydia N)
7G 4x400 m Relay - Caleese, Lydia, Joy, Zoe (Alt: Lailah S)
7G Long Jump - Olivia T
7G Long Jump - Zoe W
8B Long Jump - Jesse A
8B 100m - Jesse A
8B 200m - Jesse A
8B 4x200 m Relay - Nick T, Aarav A, Lamar C, Jesse A (Alt: Nyle N, Jaxson H)
7B 100 m - Pierre H
7B 200 m - Pierre H
7B 4x100 m Relay - Isaiah B, Ricco K, Henry W, Pierre H (Alt: Cameron L)
7B 400 m - Carter M
7b 4x400 m Relay - Henry W, Hudson H, Ian P, Carter M (Alt: Marquis R, Isaiah B)
Additionally...
The 7th Grade Girls finished 2nd overall!
The 7th Grade Boys finished 3rd overall!
Well done and CONGRATULATIONS to all of the athletes who have advanced on to the state meet! We will see you at practice on Monday! Great job, LEOPARDS!
Welcoming Ritual: If you could give advice to yourself on the first day of school this year, what would you say?
6th and 7th Grade Girls: If you are interested in playing girls basketball next year, please sign up on the table outside of Mr. Hoffek's office!
Just a reminder—if you are absent, you are still responsible for completing your school work. Be sure to check Canvas for any assignments you missed and talk to your teachers when you return to school. You have the same number of days you were absent to turn in your work.
Once you’ve completed your assignments, don’t forget to email your teachers to let them know. Stay on top of your work and keep up the great effort!
SHS Volleyball Camp: There are forms on the table outside of Mr. Hoffek's office for the SHS Volleyball Camp if you're interested!
Students, if they leave early or miss a class for a school event, you are still expected to turn all assignments in on time.
SHS Football Meeting : "There will be a mandatory all player/parent meeting for incoming freshman football players at Springfield High School on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:00 pm in the SHS Commons. Please contact Coach Hebb with any questions."
Monday: 5/19: 6th Grade field trip, 8th Grade field trip, 7th Grade -My Future showcase
Track: Practice at Southeast HS 2:45-4:00 pm. Dismiss @ 2:20. Activity Buses at LMS at 4:15
Tuesday: 5/20: Honors Night @ Southeast HS 6-8 pm
Track: Practice at Southeast HS 2:45-4:00 pm. Dismiss @ 2:20. Activity Buses at LMS at 4:15
Wednesday: 5/21
FCA: Enter at the West wing doors
Dungeons and Dragons: 1:30-4:00 . Meet in the Cafeteria
Track: No Practice
Thursday: 5/22 - State Track Clap out 2:10 pm - playground
GSA:
Track: Practice at Southeast HS, 2:45-4:00 pm. Activity Busses @ LMS 4:15
Friday: 5/23 - 7th Grade to Malibu Jacks 9:30-1:30, 6th Grade Career Showcase 12:15-1:00 pm @ LMS
Jazz Band:
Track: State Track @ Eastside Centre, East Peoria, Bus 8:00 am
Saturday: 5/24
Track: State Track - Bus 6:30 am from LMS
✅ Upcoming Dates – LMS End-of-Year Events
Dear LMS Families,
As we wrap up another amazing school year, we’re excited to share a list of upcoming events and activities to help you stay informed and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students. From field trips and showcase days to end-of-year ceremonies and celebrations, there’s a lot to look forward to in the final weeks. Please take a moment to review the important dates below and reach out if you have any questions. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to finishing the year strong together!
5/13: Fine Arts Night @ LMS (6:00–7:00 PM)
5/14: High School Grad Walk @ LMS (~10:30 AM)
5/15: Youth Empowerment Day – 8th Grade AVID
5/16: 6th Grade Career Showcase (12:15–1:00 PM)
5/16: 7th Grade Field Trip – Malibu Jack’s (10:00 AM–1:00 PM)
Leave @ 9:30 AM
Return @ 1:30 PM
5/19: 6th Grade Field Trip – AMC 12 (Leave around 10:00 AM)
5/19: 8th Grade Field Trip – Skateland & Skyzone (9:15 AM–2:00 PM)
5/19: 7th Grade My Future Showcase (12:15 - 1:00)
5/20: Honors Night @ Southeast (6:00–8:00 PM) *evites were sent 5/2.
5/20: 8th Grade Welcome to Real World Simulation (6th & 7th Hours)
5/22–23: Semester 2 Math Assessments
5/22: EF Pre-Departure Meeting – Kyes & Webster (6:00 PM, LMS Cafeteria)
5/23–24: State Track Meet @ E. Peoria
5/26: No School – Memorial Day
5/27: 8th Grade Welcome to Real World Simulation (5th, 6th, & 7th Hours) * Parent Volunteers Needed.
5/28: 1:30 Dismissal – Teacher Driven Collaboration & Faculty Meeting
5/28–30: 4th Quarter Grade Window (Grades Due at Checkout)
5/29: Grade Level Color Team Challenge Day
5/30: Moving Up Ceremony (8:15–9:45 AM) - Evites were sent on May 8th, Dance Celebration, and Clap Out - Volunteers Needed - Click Here to Sign Up
5/30: Last Day of School
General Announcements
**Students, please dress appropriately for the weather. Coats, gloves, scarves are all very helpful to keep you warm!
***Please remember that there are 2 entrances to LMS before school for security checks:
1. 12th Street doors -All Students with a backpack enter
2. Capital Street doors - All students without a back back or band instrument enter .
*Students Please have your laptops and binders out before you come into the building for security checks. Please remove all unnecessary key chains and objects from your backpack that may set off the system. Thank you for you help and patience!!!
Academic Support - Each day there are staff members available before school in room 109 if your student has any concerns or needs teacher guidance. We will also be offering tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:30 - 4:00 and Academic Lunch for any student that has a failing grade. If your scholar has a course grade that is not passing our Guidance Deans will send you an email and enroll your student in Academic lunch for support.
Athletic Participation Fees and Sports Physicals
6th Grade Student/Athletes: There is a $25 fee for 6th Grade Girls Basketball, 6th Grade Boys Basketball, and 6th Grade Girls Volleyball. An athletic physical is also required for participation. 6th Graders that participate in Cross Country, Baseball, Softball, and Track there is a $60 district athletic participation fee. Please turn into Ms. Easley in the main office.
7th/8th Grade Student/Athletes: There is a $60 district athletic participation fee. An athletic physical is required each year to participate in sports. Athletic Physicals are good for a period of 395 days. Please turn into Ms. Jaira in the main office.
Extra-Curricular Activities Eligibility:
All students involved in extracurricular activities must be passing all classes, no F's, in order to be eligible to participate. Eligibility runs from Monday-Saturday.
Current 6th and 7th Graders: If you are planning on playing a sport in the fall of the 2025-26 School year, you must be passing all Classes and have a 2.0 GPA in order to be eligible to participate. Fall Sports Include: Softball, Baseball, Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cheerleading.
Academic Lunch
Students need to check their grades during announcements. If you are failing a class, you will need to report to the art room with your binder and laptop for academic lunch. Please report to the art room at the beginning of your lunch before you get your lunch. Bring your computer!
Rooms and The Springfield District 186 App
Students and Parents: Please download the SPS 186 app to your mobile device, and search for Springfield District 186 in the app store or Google Play Store.
We have a fantastic new communication tool called Rooms. Currently, LMS is using Rooms for communication for Extracurricular Activities to keep parents and students informed on practice times, schedules, and announcements. Rooms also allow messages to be sent back and forth between the school and home! If you have any questions, please email or call Mr. Hoffek
Students: Please remember to use the restroom when you are dismissed from the cafeteria at lunch before you go outside. 8th Grade Students, go directly back to your 5th-hour class after lunch. There is no reason for 8th Graders to be in the Garden Level when you come inside from lunch.