Louisa County Middle School

Home of the Bobcats

Monday, February 16th will be a A day.

As we practice our emergency procedures throughout the school year, we will have a Lockdown Drill this week.

Clubs on Monday, February 16th
We will have clubs at the end of the day on Monday, February 16th! Every Bobcat will be involved in their unique activity, so we ask that early dismissals after 2:15 are avoided if possible, since students will be in clubs.

Random Acts of Kindness Day on Tuesday, February 17th
Tuesday, February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day. We will have Bobcat Pride Time with an Olweus/kindness lesson during WIN Block, and students should wear this year’s LCPS Kindness shirt! We encourage you to discuss with your child how they can engage in random acts of kindness.

English Benchmark Test on Wednesday, February 18th
Bobcats in grades 6, 7, and 8 will take the English benchmark test on Wednesday, February 18th. We will have an alternate bell schedule, which will slightly impact lunch shift times. It is always important for students to bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school, and it will be especially important for the English benchmark test on Wednesday.

Interim Reports Went Home on Friday
Interim reports were sent home with students on Friday, February 13th. Please review the report with your child and contact teachers with any questions or concerns. I also encourage you to frequently monitor your child’s academic progress by using the online PowerSchool Parent Portal, where you are able to see the detailed grade book for each class, as well as attendance and tardy information.

Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, February 18th
Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Wednesday, February 18th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to stay connected with your child’s teachers about your child’s academic progress. Conferences are not just for talking about concerns; it is a great opportunity to get a glimpse of your child’s school day, make connections, and even check out our new LCMS addition! We are eager to connect with you as we partner to provide the best possible middle school experience! We hope you will stop by LCMS this Wednesday between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.!

The deadline for students to enter The National Civics Bee® is Tuesday, February 17th at 11:59 p.m.

Of the responses submitted, 20 students will be selected for the next step of the competition, which will be a live quiz event on April 16th in the Alan Jackson Theatre at Louisa County High School. The top three finalists at the local competition will advance to the state competition, which will be held sometime between May and August 2026. From there, the winner will advance to the National competition in Washington, D.C. This is so exciting!

All LCMS students in grades 6, 7, and 8 who submit an essay will be invited to a pizza party during WIN Block later this month to celebrate the accomplishment of civic engagement!

For more information, students can ask their social studies teacher or visit https://www.louisachamber.org/nationalcivicsbee/ and www.nationalcivicsbee.org.

We encourage all families to support their children in this enriching opportunity. Let's inspire civic participation and pride in our school community!

PTA Movie Night on Friday, February 20th
The PTA presents Movie Night on Friday, February 20th! They are showing Cool Runnings in honor of the Winter Olympics! Admission is FREE.

Bring the family, pillows, and blankets to watch in the LCMS forum. There will be concessions, including Domino's pizza (by the slice or whole), popcorn, candy, chips, soda, and water. A&K's Sips and Bites LLC will also be selling delicious lemonade! All funds from concessions and a portion of A&K's Sips and Bites will go directly to the PTA.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and there will be a short General PTA meeting at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome; no membership required. The movie kicks off at 6:30 p.m., and concessions will be available until sold out or until 8:00 p.m. (cash or card accepted).

Huge thanks to Air Nerds Cooling and Heating for sponsoring the movie!

Students MUST come with an adult. The PTA is excited to host this awesome event and hopes to see you there!

Bobcat Comic Con: Saturday, February 21st
Students and families are invited to Comic Con at LCMS on Saturday, February 21st from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bobcat Comic Con is an event for sharing common interests in comics, science fiction, superheroes, video games, and more. The event will host several free interactive activities, vendors, snacks for purchase, and cosplay and fanart contests!

Family Life Education Letters
Family Life Education letters have been given to students in Health/PE classes. The forms should be returned to Health/PE teachers. Family Life lessons will begin the week of March 17th. If you have any questions, please contact your child's Health/PE teacher.

American Heart Challenge
The LCMS Health/PE Department has kicked off our American Heart Challenge! Join now to earn your colorful wristband – Complete Finn’s Mission to learn how to help save a life and earn 8 service hours from the American Heart Association!

Complete the steps to Finn’s Mission and earn your Heart-Hero Socks, and you’ll also be entered for a chance to win 2 Super Bowl tickets to the 2027 Super Bowl!

Check to see if your employer has a matching gift program—it could double your donation! Follow the steps and forward the confirmation to [email protected].

Steps to “Heart Hero” Success!
1. Join our team and download the free AHA Schools app. Students who join the team will immediately earn their first “Thank You” gift, a colorful wristband!

2. Personalize your student’s page – You can upload a photo and add a message about why they are supporting the mission of the American Heart Association.

3. You can make an impact by making a personal donation to kick off your student’s fundraising efforts, and to help them complete the steps to Finn’s Mission to earn their Super Heart Hero SOCKS, and 8 Service Hours from AHA!

4. Ask family and friends to support your efforts – Send emails/texts from the AHA Schools app and copy and paste your fundraising link into social media. Messages are already written for you in the AHA Schools app and in your online American Heart Challenge headquarters.

Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the dangers of smoking/vaping, the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR, and the warning signs of a stroke! After you watch these videos, please use the tools provided to share them with loved ones to help teach them, as well!

American Heart Challenge Introduction
How to Join Our School Team Using the App

Thank you for supporting our team, our school, our community, and children like Finn, here in Virginia! Register Today!

LCMS Yearbook
Be sure to order your LCMS yearbook for $45 (price valid until April 30th). Students can take cash or a check payable to Louisa County Middle School to Ms. Ventre in room 901, or you can order online. Students can celebrate their journey, friends, and achievements in this incredible year, forever captured in our LCMS yearbook!

Looking Ahead:
Future Dances
We will have a “Pot of Gold” dance on Friday, March 6th after school until 5:30 p.m. On Friday, March 27th, we will have a dance from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students as a way of welcoming our future Bobcats!

The 8th Grade Formal will take place for 8th grade Bobcats on Saturday, May 2nd from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The theme (selected by votes from 8th grade students) is “Neon Glow!”

These are all great opportunities for middle school memories to be made!

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