Happy Thursday Leopards!! Today is January 22,2026, it's a(n) B Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!
Happy Birthday to:
Congratulations to the 7th Grade boys basketball team on their Regional Championship. They play in the sectionals next Monday - 6pm @ Rochester vs Mt. Zion.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYERS: PLEASE TURN IN YOUR UNIFORMS TO MR. HOFFEK. TY!
Today Is: NATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAY
National Blonde Brownie Day on January 22nd recognizes a treat often referred to as blondies.
#NationalBlondeBrownieDay
Almost everyone knows that a blonde brownie is similar to a chocolate brownie. In place of cocoa, bakers use brown sugar when making this delicious brownie, giving it a sweet-tooth-satisfying molasses flavor!
Welcoming Ritual: Who is the first person you would thank in your acceptance speech if you won the Nobel Prize?
Cell phones are to remain in your backpack until you are OUTSIDE of the building after school.
This Week@ LMS...
Monday: 1/19 - No School
3D/Robotics:
Yearbook/Quilling:
Cheer: Volleyball:
7th Grade Boys Basketball: Regional Basketball @ Chatham Glenwood - 4:30, Bus 3:30 From LMS
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter
Wrestling:
Tuesday: 1/20
Scholastic Bowl: Practice 2:30-5:00 pm in room 212 - Whole Team
Volleyball: 7th Practice 3:30-5:00 @ Ball Charter. please go to Ms Mitts room after school.
8th Practice - 6:00-7:00 pm @ Ball Charter
Cheer: Game @ Chatham, 4:30 pm. Bus 3:30 pm. Please go to the cafeteria after school.
7th Grade Boys Basketball: Regional Championship Game @ Chatham Glenwood vs Grant - 4:30 pm. Bus 3:30
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter
Wrestling: Practice @ Lanphier 5:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday: 1/21
FCA: No FCA this week
3D and Engineering: 1:30 to 3 pm
Yearbook: 2:30-4:00 pm in room 212
Dungeons & Dragons: 1:30-4:00 pm in the cafeteria
Volleyball: Game vs Stephen Decatur @ Ball Charter - 4:30 pm. There is no bus from LMS to BCS after school. Please be at Ball Charter by 3:45 pm
Cheer:
7th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 @ LMS
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter
Wrestling: Practice 5:00-7:00 pm @ Lanphier
Thursday: 1/22
Scholastic Bowl: Practice 2:30-4:00 pm in Room 212. Subject Area
Cheer:
Volleyball: Game @ Grant- 3:30 pm. Bus 2:30, Dismiss 2:20
7th Grade Boys Basketball: TBA
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter
Wrestling: Practice 5:00-7:00 pm at Lanphier HS
Friday: 1/23: E-Learning Day.
Jazz Band: No Jazz Band
Volleyball: No Practice
7th Grade Boys Basketball: TBA
8th Grade Boys Basketball: No practice
Saturday 1/24:
Wrestling:
6th Grade Volleyball: Cancelled
7th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 1-3 @ Ball Charter
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Regionals @ Chatham Glenwood - 9:00 am, Bus 8:15 am from LMS
Upcoming in Athletics...
*Please make sure your Athletic Permit Card is filled out on the info system and you have an Up to date physical.
**1st Semester Grades Determine Eligibility for 2nd Semester participation in Extracurricular Activities. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and Passing ALL classes for the first semester (No F's).
General Announcements
***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 backpack or band instrument enter at Capital Street
*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, by invitation only, 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.
The Bank of Springfield City Tournament is upon us and begins on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 and runs through Saturday January 24, 2026! We are looking forward to having our community come to the BOS Center and cheer on all of our city high schools!
We want to remind you of the Code of Conduct for students and guests attending the event at the BOS Center. Misconduct at the City Tournament will not be tolerated. The Code of Conduct and the guidelines of the student handbook apply to all students while on District 186 property, adjacent property or engaged in school-sponsored activities. Any misconduct before, during or after the game will be handled by the administration at the student’s school. Misconduct or disrespectful language toward referees by any fan could be reason for removal from the BOS Center and the overall tournament.
We will have weapons detection systems to walk through as our fans enter the BOS facility, and we will have security personnel and administration helping maintain a safe environment during the event. Any prohibited items not limited to knives, pepper spray or other items identified as a weapon, alcohol and other non-prescription drugs will be confiscated and will not be returned. Additionally, we want to remind students and families that social media posts related to the City Tournament should remain positive and with good school spirit. Please have a conversation with your student(s) about positive conduct during this exciting event.
All elementary and middle school students need to be accompanied by a guardian/adult to attend the Bank of Springfield City Tournament and will not be admitted without proper supervision. We expect all students to have a seat during the games and enjoy the activities. High school students will report to their spirit section at the BOS Center each night. We want the high school students to be able to enjoy the event with their peers and not have the responsibility of monitoring their siblings or other young children. We appreciate this assistance.
In addition, we want to remind everyone that this is a school event and students are expected to wear clothing that does not include lewd, obscene, or vulgar language or representation of anything illegal. Large chains or wallet chains are not allowed.
Please remind and speak with your student(s) about making good choices and arrange for student(s) to be picked up immediately after the game.
We want to cheer on our teams, have great District 186 spirit and have a good time. Thank you for assisting the Administration and the Springfield Police Department in this manner.
For more information about games and performance times Click Here .