Tuesday, March 17th will be an A day.
$1 Hat Day & Wear Green and Yellow on Tuesday, March 17th
Let's embrace the festive spirit on Tuesday, March 17th by wearing our favorite Bobcat colors—green and yellow! To add an extra layer of fun, we will have a Hat Day! Students can purchase a $1 wristband in the forum upon arrival at school to wear a festive hat throughout the school day.
Family Life Education Begins This Week
Family Life lessons will begin this week. If you have any questions, please contact your child's Health/PE teacher.
Clubs on Thursday, March 19th: Avoid Early Pickups if Possible
We will have clubs at the end of the day on Thursday, March 19th! This is such an exciting time for our Bobcats where each student is involved in their unique activity, so we ask that parents and families avoid picking up students for an early dismissal after 2:15 on Thursday if possible, since students will be in clubs.
LCMS Family Fun Night on Friday, March 20th
LCMS students and families are invited for a completely FREE night of family fun! Bingo Night will take place on Friday, March 20th at 5:00 in the LCMS cafeteria. There will be bingo, complimentary snacks, prizes, and lots of fun for our Bobcat community!
To help us ensure we prepare enough snacks and prizes, please
RSVP with this Form to let us know your family will be joining in the fun!
Macee’s Closet on Friday, March 20th
Macee’s Closet is hosting a special pop-up event in the LCMS forum on Friday, March 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to help provide dresses for girls who may need extra support preparing for the 8th grade formal! (Some accessories will also be available.) Items will be provided at no cost.
Macee’s Closet also gladly welcomes donations of new or gently used formal wear, shoes, handbags, jewelry, or cash contributions to help continue serving girls in need.
Report Cards Will Go Home on Friday, March 20th
Report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, March 20th. Remember that you can view your child’s grades, attendance, and tardies live in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Tuesday begins the fourth quarter! As we head into the home stretch of the school year, please be sure to speak with your child about being a good Bobcat citizen, which means making positive choices, treating others with respect, being mindful on social media, and just being an overall positive person and good role model for others. I encourage you to have a conversation with your child about finishing this year strong by making good decisions.
Youth Art Month
The annual Student Art Show at the Louisa County Public Library is taking place during the month of March! Stop by to see some of our Bobcats’ artwork on display!
Volunteers Needed for Reality Store: Friday, April 3rd
Please review
this letter from Jenny Thompson, 4H Youth Development Agent with the Virginia Cooperative Extension. Volunteers are needed for the Reality Store at LCMS on Friday, April 3rd.
Please complete this Google Form to submit your interest and availability (click here).
Louisa County Public Schools is Hiring!
Now is your chance to join the best team in the world: #TeamLCPS! TeamLCPS is hosting the 2026 LCPS Job Fair on Saturday, April 25th, and would love to meet you! (
Click here to register.) We’re looking for teachers, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, and more! Do you know someone who would be interested? Please help us by spreading the word!
Looking Ahead:
Integrated Reading Writing SOL Assessment for 8th Grade Students: Wednesday, March 25th
The Standards of Learning (SOL) Reading assessment includes an Integrated Reading Writing (IRW) test item. Our 8th grade students will be taking the IRW SOL assessment on Wednesday, March 25th.
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 SOL test online in one session on Wednesday, March 25th, and lunch shifts will be adjusted slightly that day for the testing schedule.
9th Grade Transition Night on Monday, March 30th
8th grade families and students are invited to the upcoming Transitions Night at LCHS on Monday, March 30th –
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 Monday, March 23rd 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. Please enter through the high school's main entrance. Dinner will be provided at 5:00pm in the LCHS cafeteria, and an informational session will begin promptly at 5:45pm in the theatre. 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 2030 on Monday, March 30th!
LCPS Arts Festival: Saturday, March 28th
We hope our Bobcats will join us for the 2026 LCPS Arts Festival on Saturday, March 28th 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!
Arts Festival Spirit Week: March 23rd-27th
We will enjoy arts-themed spirit days leading up to the LCPS Arts Festival on Saturday, March 28th!
Monday, March 23rd: 80s, 90s, 00s Day
The LCPS Arts Festival has been around since 1987!
Tuesday, March 24th: Dress as Your Favorite Artist
Wednesday, March 25th: Neon Day
Wear your brightest clothes and accessories!
Thursday, March 26th: Show Off Your Patterns Day
Friday, March 27th: Wear Your Favorite Color Day
Future Dances
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 “NeonGlow!”
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