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LCMS Bobcat Parents and Families,
Monday, March 23rd will be an A day.
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
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!
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 for the testing schedule.
Math SOL Simulation Test for 6th and 7th Grade Students: Wednesday, March 25th
Sixth and seventh grade students will take a Math SOL simulation test on Wednesday, March 25th.
It is always important for students to bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school, and it will be especially important on Wednesday!
5th, 6th, and 7th Grade Dance: Friday, March 27th
There will be an evening dance on Friday, March 27th 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, March 27th, 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!
Report Cards Went Home on Friday, March 20th
Report cards were 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. 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).
Attendance Matters!
As always, students should stay home when they are sick, but should attend school when possible. Students who have 17 or more absences in a given year, whether they are excused or unexcused absences, are considered chronically absent and are subject to being retained. Let us work together to support our students in achieving their academic goals. Every day counts, and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring their success.
It is understandable that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and absences due to illness or family emergencies can be inevitable. However, we encourage you to prioritize attendance whenever possible and to communicate with the school when your child cannot attend. When students are absent, parents should submit a note explaining the reason for the absence. Notes can be dropped off in the main office or emailed to [email protected].
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:
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!
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