Happy Friday everyone!! Today is October 3, 2025, it's a(n) A Day and it's a wonderful day to learn!
Happy Birthday to: Nichole P. Over the Weekend: Hadley H, Jazzlynn J, Erika A.
Today is...NATIONAL BODY LANGUAGE DAY
During the first Friday in October, National Body Language Day recognizes the significance of nonverbal communication in your life. These are the silent messages you don't realize you're sending in your interactions with others. From a smile to a shoulder shrug, your body is revealing your emotions and thoughts.#NationalBodyLanguageDay
Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country Team, Who defeated Franklin, Athens, John's Hill at Lincoln Park yesterday. The Girls Team was able to defeat Franklin and John's Hill, too.
The following Leopards posted personal best times for the season: Mavis V, Lola C, Malia W, Farzeen F, Isabella R-W, Dax R, Brody K, Daniel B, Ethan G, Noah G, Silas L, and Rusty H.
No practice today. Rest, hydrate, eat fruit and vegetables.
The bus leaves LMS for the Jacksonville Invite at noon Saturday. Welcoming Ritual: On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate your school year so far?LMS
Families: Parent/Teacher Conference sign-up is now open!
🗓 Oct. 16 (5–8 PM) & Oct. 17 (8 AM–3 PM) — in person or Google Meet.
Need help? Call the office at (217) 525-3236.
Other Opportunities to Support:
PTO Luncheon Donation Link
Short on Time… Cash Donations are always appreciated. - Click Here :-)
LMS Fall Dance Sign Up and Donations
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up
This Week@ LMS...
Monday: 9/29
Cross Country: Practice at Lincoln Park, 3:00 pm. Bus 2:30 pm
7/8th Girls Basketball: Game @ CTK, 6:00 Pm. No Bus. Please be at CTK by 5:30 pm
Cheer: Practice 5:30-7 pm at LMS
6th Grade Girls Basketball: Practice 5:30-7 pm @ Ball Charter
6th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
Tuesday: 9/30
Scholastic Bowl: Practice 2:30-4:00 pm in Room 212. Go directly to room 212 after school
Cross Country: Meet at Chatham - Chatham Community Park, 4:30 pm. Bus 2:45
7/8th Girls Basketball: Practice @ Ball Charter 3:30-5:30. Please go Directly to Ms Mitts Room at 2:30, Bus 3:00 pm
6th Grade Girls Basketball: NO Practice
6th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 pm @ Ball Charter.
Wednesday: 10/1
FCA: No FCA this week
Dungeons & Dragons: 1:30-4:00 pm in the cafeteria. Google form needs to be completed
7/8th Girls Basketball: Game vs Lincoln JHS @ Ball Charter - 4:30 pm. No bus. Please be at BCS by 4:00 pm
Cross Country: No Practice
6th Grade Girls Basketball: No Practice
6th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 pm @ Ball Charter
Thursday: 10/2
Cross Country: Meet at Lincoln Park 4:00 pm . Bus 2:45
7/8th Girls Basketball: Practice 3:30-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go Directly to Ms Mitts Room at 2:30, Bus 3:00 pm
6th Grade Girls Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 pm @ Ball Charter
6th Grade Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 pm @ Ball Charter.
Friday: 10/3
Cross Country: No Practice
7/8th Girls Basketball: Practice 3:30-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go Directly to Ms Mitt's room after school.
6th Grade Girls Basketball: Practice 5:30-7 pm @ Ball Charter
Jazz Band: No Jazz Band this week.
6th Grade Boys Basketball: No Practice
Saturday 10/4
Cross Country: Meet @ Jacksonville (Jacksonville Community Park). 2 pm, Bus 12 pm from LMS only.
6th Grade Girls Basketball: Game vs WMS @ FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL, 9:00 AM.
6th Grade Boys Basketball: Game vs FMS @ JMS, B Game 8:00 am, A game to follow. Please be at JMS by 7:30 am.
7/8th Grade Girls Basketball: Taylorville Round Robin Tournament, Bus 7:45 am from LMS only. 8th vs Bethalto - 9:15 am, 7th vs Bethalto 10:30 am, 8th vs Triad - 2:15 pm, 7th vs Triad 3:30 pm
8th Grade Games are played at the Northwest Annex
7th Grade Games are played in the Junior High School Gym
Both are Located at 120 Bidwell Street in Taylorville
Upcoming in Athletics...
8th Grade Boys Basketball: Open Gym Tuesday 10/7 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter and Monday 10/13 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter.
7th Grade Boys Basketball: Open Gym Monday 10/6 &:00-8:30 pm @ Ball Charter, Friday 10/10 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter, and Friday 10/17 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter.
*Please make sure your Athletic Permit Card is filled out on the info system and you have an Up to date physical .
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 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
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.
Guidelines for Appropriate Behavior
Memorial Stadium | Spartan Stadium
Fall 2025 Season
Middle & High School
Morning Announcement : Please read each Friday through 10/24 /2025
We look forward to seeing our students and staff at our home football games! But, we want to
remind you of the code of conduct. 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 and will result in consequences.
Please note that students who are suspended and/or expelled are not permitted to attend
school events, including games. If a suspended or expelled student purchases a ticket and is
admitted by mistake, they will be required to leave, and no refunds will be issued.
All spectators are expected to remain seated during games. Anyone found standing or roaming
for an extended period of time will be asked to sit in the stands, failure to comply will result in
being removed from the stadium.
Also failing to abide by the football stadium expectations may result in you being escorted from
the stadium. If you are escorted from the stadium you will not be allowed to return to future
games.
No unaccompanied minors will be allowed entry into games. All K-8th grade students should be
with an adult who is responsible for their actions and monitors their movement during the
games. They should be sitting watching the games and limit walking around unless using the
restroom or visiting the concession stand. Students can not attend without an adult - they will
not be allowed entry.
Football games will conclude around 9:15 p.m., announcements will be made for students to
call for their ride at the start of 4th quarter at every game. Please make sure your ride, if
needed, is at the stadium to pick you up at that time.
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.