Morning Announcements
Happy Monday Leopards!! Today is October 5, 2026, it's a(n) BADay and it's a wonderful day to learn!
Happy Birthday to: 10/3: Nichole P, 10/4: Erika A, Jazzy J
Let’s Connect, Leopard Families!
Parent-Teacher Conference sign-ups are NOW OPEN! We’re excited to connect, celebrate your student’s progress, and work together for a great year! 💛🖤
👉 Schedule Your Conferences Here
When signing up, simply choose in person at LMS or virtual via Google Meet.We can’t wait to see you!
SAVE THE DATE — FALL DANCE!
October 23
Our Fall Dance is one of our favorite LMS traditions, and we LOVE having our families involved!
Parents and families can help us celebrate by volunteering at the dance or donating snacks because we all know our kiddos LOVE to eat! 😊
Admission to the dance is $5.00 per student, with our amazing LMS PTO sponsoring the remaining cost of the event. We are so appreciative of their support!
Monday, Oct 5
Breakfast
Assorted Bagels w/ Cream Cheese
Fresh Orange Wedges
100% Apple Juice
Milk
Lunch
General Tso's Chicken w/ Rice & Breadstick
Italian Grilled Cheese with Marinara Dipping Cup
Stir-Fry Vegetables
Milk
Looking for a place to connect, make friends, and be yourself? Join the GSA club. It is a student led club dedicated to building a kind, welcoming, and inclusive community for everyone at our school. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or want to be a supportive ally,all are welcome here! If you are interested or have questions, please see Mrs. Scheufele in Rm 206 or send her an email.
Attention current 8th graders:
Are you interested in traveling to New York and Boston this summer? If so, please attend an informational meeting on October 1st at 5:30 in the Lincoln Magnet Cafeteria with a parent. You will learn about the trip activities, cost and payment information, travel details, and how to sign up. We already have 30 8th graders signed up! You do NOT want to miss this! Make sure to RSVP. Please note: If you attended a meeting last year or you are already signed up, you should not attend. See Mrs. Kyes with any questions.
Wrestling:
SPS 186 Middle School Wrestling team will start Wrestling Open Gyms at Lanphier High School every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. The first wrestling open gym is on Tuesday, September 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Lanphier Wrestling Room. Please use the Athletic Entrance on the corner of 11th and North Grande. Open gym calendar will be available on the wrestling webpage (under Grant Middle School's athletics page). Please email Coach Stevens (jstevens@sps186.org) if you have any questions.
MONDAY — Meet Up Monday
CIRCLE UP • CONNECT • BELONG
We start our week by connecting with each other.
Some Mondays we'll circle up as a whole class. Other weeks we may meet in small groups, partner groups, WEB groups, or different LMS Huddles.
The goal: Build relationships, strengthen our community, and make sure everyone has a place to belong.
🎯 TUESDAY — Target Tuesday
CHECK OUR GRADES • SET A GOAL • TAKE ACTION
Where are you right now—and where do you want to go?
Tuesday is our weekly opportunity to:
Check grades and Canvas
Look for missing assignments
Celebrate progress
Set a goal for the week
Identify your next step - TAKE ACTION.
The goal: Know your target and make a plan to reach it. * Grade Sheets are due to Advisory/ AVID Teachers by Friday.
🧭 WEDNESDAY — WIN Wednesday
What I Need
REFLECT • IDENTIFY • ADVOCATE
What do you need to be successful this week?
Our BBSS Tier 1 team will help us with cool tools to be successful.
Maybe you need help with an assignment. Maybe you need to finish something, ask a question, get organized, or challenge yourself to go further.
The goal: Learn to recognize what you need and take ownership of getting there.
💡 THURSDAY — Think Tank Thursday
THINK • CREATE • COLLABORATE
Thursday is about discovering what's possible!
We might showcase:
A cool project happening at LMS
A new technology tool
An Apple tip or resource
Something another class is creating
A challenge or idea to try
A resource that can help you learn, design, or create
The goal: Get inspired, try something new, and see what other Leopards are building.
✋ FRIDAY — Fun-damental Friday
CELEBRATE • CONNECT • HIGH FIVE
We finish the week by celebrating the people, learning, and experiences that make LMS special.
High Five Friday: We may take announcements on the road and visit a different classroom, program, or location in the building to see what's happening there.
You never know where Friday announcements might come from!
The goal: Celebrate our school, recognize one another, and discover what's happening beyond your own classroom.
Cell phones are to remain in your backpack until you are OUTSIDE of the building after school.
This Week@ LMS...
Monday: 10/5
Cheer: Practice 5:30-7:00 pm at LMS
XC: City XC Meet @ Lincoln Park, 4:30 pm, Bus 2:30
7/8th Girls Basketball: Game @ Chatham, 4:30 pm. 8TH GRADE IS PLAYING THE FIRST GAME!, Bus 3:30.
6th Boys Basketball: Practice 7:00-8:30 @ Ball Charter following Girls Game
6th Girls Basketball: No Practice
Tuesday: 10/6
Book Battle: Meet in room 212 at Lunch
XC: Practice @ Lincoln Park 2:45-4:00 pm, Bus 2:30
7/8th Girls Basketball: Practice 3:30-5:30 pm @ Ball Charter. Please go directly to Ms Mitts room after School.
Scholastic Bowl: Practice - 2:30 in room 212
6th Girls Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 at Ball Charter.
6th Boys Basketball: No Practice
Wrestling: 5-6pm open mat @ Lanphier High School
Wednesday: 10/7
FCA: No FCA this week!
Scholastic Bowl: Meet in room 212 during lunch.
Cheer: Practice 5:30-7:00 pm @ LMS
XC: No Practice
7/8th Girls Basketball: Game @ Pawnee High School, 6:00 pm, Bus 4:30 from LMS. Girls will need to go home after school - 1:30 dismissal day.
6th Girls Basketball: No Practice
6th Boys Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 pm @ Ball Charter
Thursday: 10/8
Quilling: meeting in room 212 during lunch
XC: Practice @ Lincoln Park, 2:45-4:00pm, Bus 2:30
7/8th Girls Basketball: Practice 3:30-5:30 pm @ Ball Charter. Please go directly to Ms Mitts Room after school
6th Girls Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 pm @ Ball Charter
6th Boys Basketball: No Practice
Wrestling: 5-6pm open mat @ Lanphier High School
Friday: 10/9
XC: Practice @ Lincoln Park, 2:45-4:00pm, Bus 2:30
7/8th Girls Basketball: Practice 3:30-5:30 @ Ball Charter. Please go directly to Ms Mitts room after school.
6th Girls Basketball: No Practice
6th Boys Basketball: Practice 5:30-7:00 pm @ Ball Charter
Saturday: 10/10
XC: Sectional Meet @ Pleasant Plains Middle School (Farmingdale), 9:00 am, Bus 7:15
6th Girls Basketball: Game vs JMS, 8:00 am @ JMS
6th Boys Basketball: Game vs GMS @ GMS 8:00 am
7/8th Girls Basketball:
Guidelines for Appropriate Behavior
Memorial Stadium | Spartan Stadium
Fall 2026 Season
Middle & High School
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.
BACKPACKS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT EITHER STADIUM.
Athletics Information...
*Please make sure your Athletic Permit Card is filled out on the info system and you have an Up to date physical on file with the School. Athletic Physicals are good for 13 months.
**1st Semester Grades Determine Eligibility for 1st Semester of next school year for participation in Extracurricular Activities. Students must have a 2.0 GPA and Passing ALL classes for the 1st semester (No F's).
General Announcements
***Please remember that there are 2 entrances to LMS before school for security checks:
1. 12th Street doors: Students with a backpack enter
2. Capital Street doors - Students without a backpack 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, 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.