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LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,
Monday, March 24th will be an A Day.
Integrated Reading Writing Assessment for 8th Grade Students: Tuesday, March 25th
Our 8th grade students will be taking the Integrated Reading Writing (IRW) assessment on Tuesday, March 25th. We will have an alternate bell schedule on Tuesday, which will slightly impact lunch shift times.
Eighth grade students will read a nonfiction passage online that may be about a history or science topic and then answer four to six questions about what they have read. One question is a writing prompt, or a question that asks students to write about what they have read. Students will complete this online in one session on Tuesday, March 25th.
Scholastic Book Fair This Week: March 24th-28th
The LCMS Library will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, March 24th to Friday, March 28th. Students will be able to visit the fair with their Social Studies teachers on their scheduled day. The fair will also be open in the morning at 7:45 and during lunch for students who have money to make a purchase but not simply browse. We hope that Bobcats will pick up some amazing new books to read!
Arts Festival Spirit Week This Week: March 24th-28th
We will enjoy arts-themed spirit days this week leading up to the LCPS Arts Festival on Saturday!
Monday, March 24th: 80s, 90s, 00s Day
The LCPS Arts Festival has been around since 1987!
Tuesday, March 25th: Dress as Your Favorite Artist
Wednesday, March 26th: Neon Day
Wear your brightest clothes and accessories!
Thursday, March 27th: Show Off Your Patterns Day
Friday, March 28th: Wear Your Favorite Color Day
LCPS Arts Festival: Saturday, March 29th
We hope our Bobcats will join us for the 2025 LCPS Arts Festival on Saturday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Louisa County High School. There will be student artwork on display, musical performances, art-making stations, and more!
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Looking Ahead:
LCMS Talent Show: Friday, April 11th
The LCMS Talent Show will take place on Friday, April 11th at 6:00 p.m. This program will not be a competition but rather a sharing of our middle school students’ talents! Students who would like to participate should complete
this form no later than Friday, March 28th. We are looking for any and all performers, regardless of talent. Any questions about the talent show can be emailed to Mr. Doss,
[email protected]. We are excited to see a showcase of our Bocbats’ talents!
9th Grade Transition Night on Wednesday, April 2nd
8th grade families and students are invited to the upcoming Transitions Night at LCHS on Wednesday, April 2nd – Making the Transition to High School:
What Students and Parents Should Know. 8th graders should have brought home a
flyer (linked here) with information about this event. Your RSVP is needed by Wednesday, March 26th to your child’s fourth-period teacher so we can prepare for the event.
From LCHS:
We look forward to presenting what you and your child can expect from 9th grade next year at LCHS. Dinner will be provided at 5:00, and an informational session will begin promptly at 5:45. You will have the opportunity to meet LCHS teachers of many subjects and ask questions of those teachers, as well as gather brochures and handouts explaining course expectations. If you have any questions concerning the event, please call LCHS at (540) 894-5436. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing the class of 2029 on Wednesday, April 2nd!
New Exploratory Wheel Begins for Sixth Grade Bobcats on Thursday, April 3rd
The sixth exploratory rotation (E6) will begin for sixth grade students on Thursday, April 3rd. The exploratory wheel is a rotation of six classes that meet for six weeks each. Students can check out their PowerSchool Student Portal to see which class they have next!
5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Dance: Friday, April 4th
There will be an evening dance on Friday, April 4th at 6:00 p.m. at LCMS for
current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders! Permission forms (linked here) will be turned in, along with $5, at the door upon arrival at LCMS.
When: Friday, April 4th, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: LCMS Cafeteria
Cost: $5 - collected at the door upon arrival
Drop-off: When facing LCMS, there are two sets of entrance doors –
6th and 7th grade - main visitor entrance on the right
5th grade - front entrance on the left
Pickup: *
Beginning* at 8:30 at the same doors students were dropped off
*Enter campus via Bus Garage Road (not the main entrance) and park in the bus lot
*Early pickups are difficult because students are still dancing!
Pizza, soda, water, chips, and candy will be available for purchase. All school rules apply at the dance. Students are expected to dance appropriately and dress according to the dress code. Cell phones must remain out of sight and not be used during the dance. We look forward to welcoming our future Bobcats at this special dance!
National Civics Bee Local Competition at LCHS: Tuesday, April 8th
Join us for the National Civics Bee Local Competition, hosted by the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, on Tuesday, April 8th! This exciting FREE event aims to engage and inspire our youth to explore the importance of civic knowledge and responsibility.
The competition will showcase talented essay winners as they compete in a 90-minute, in-person challenge featuring two rounds of civics questions, followed by a Q&A session. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of civic principles and their commitment to making a positive impact in their communities. There will also be great prizes available for audience members!
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Competition Begins: 6:00 PM
Location: Louisa County High School, Alan Jackson Theater
Local Prizes:
1st Place: $500 cash prize
2nd Place: $250 cash prize
3rd Place: $125 cash prize
We encourage all families and community members to come out and support our students in this engaging event, and possibly win some great prizes as audience members!
For more information about the National Civics Bee, visit the
Louisa County Chamber of Commerce website. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our students' achievements!
SOL Testing Dates
Please mark your calendar for the end-of-year SOL tests:
6th and 7th Grades
Reading SOL – Tuesday, April 29
Math SOL – Tuesday, May 6
8th Grade
Integrated Reading Writing (IRW) Assessment – Tuesday, March 25
Civics SOL – Thursday, April 24
Reading SOL – Wednesday, April 30
Math SOL – Tuesday, May 6
Science SOL – Monday, May 12
Chromebooks
Please ensure your student brings their fully charged Chromebook to school each day, especially on SOL testing days. If a student has lost their Chromebook charger, the replacement cost is $35, and students may purchase a replacement from the Technology Help Desk in the library.
If you have any questions, or if we can help in any way, please call our office at (540) 894-5457.
Amanda Harper, Ed.D.
Principal
Louisa County Middle School