Longhorn Loop
Vol. 11 Issue 26 | Feb. 16- 21
Longhorn Legacy
Longhorn Legacy
What is LANIER LIVE?
It is an academic showcase and open house event. A casual open house format allowing you to choose your own path and visit the demonstrates that interest your family most.
What can types of activities are available?
Families are invited to walk through the halls, experience hands on learning in a variety of settings.
Activities:
- Art show and can purchase art
- Book Fair
- Science: each grade level is hosting a “lab’ related to their content
- Math Games (carnival theme)
- Social Studies: Parent vs student games and 8th grade display of projects
- Language Arts: competitive interactive writing activities
- Fine Arts 6th Grade Shows:
- 6:15 Orchestra (Gym)
- 6:45 Chorus (Cafeteria)
- 7:15 Band (Gym)
- Guitar Performances in the Sandbox
- Robotics/Stem Showcase
- Drama Club Table & Purchase Tickets for Next Show
Other items:
- Cornhole & Food trucks outside
- "Louie's on the Go" will be open for concessions
- Letters to your student booth
- PTO
Which Grade level has the MOST spirit?
LMS is having a School Spirit Competition! We encourage everyone to come out to support LMS basketball team at their 8th grade night November 18th, 2026. We will be selling pom poms for $2 at the concession stand to show our spirit! We will also have a QR code for students to fill out what grade level they represent. The grade level with the most students present will enter into a raffle for prizes!
Informational Meetings will be held at GSMST at 7:00 PM on:
- Wednesday, December 8, 2026 for the: Berkmar Cluster, Central Gwinnett Cluster, Collins Hill Cluster, Discovery Cluster, Duluth Cluster, Lanier Cluster, Meadowcreek Cluster, Norcross Cluster, North Gwinnett Cluster, Peachtree Ridge Cluster, Seckinger Cluster
- Thursday, January 7, 2027 will be a make-up meeting date.
- https://gsmst.gcpsk12.org/ Click on Admissions
Longhorn Basketball
Weekday Games Tip: 5:30 pm
Weekend Games Tip: 9 am
This weeks games on Wed, Nov 18th are HOME vs. Twin Rivers
@ Lanier High School - 5:30 pm
There will be no school the week of Nov 23rd due to Thanksgiving Break. Students are reminded to take home all necessary materials that they will need during the break.
School will resume on Monday, Nov 30th.
CLICK HERE: LMS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FORM
A big part of our vision at Lanier is connecting students with the talents, experiences, and resources within our community. Whether you'd like to volunteer, share your expertise, support an event, mentor students, speak to a group of students, or partner with our school in another way, we'd love to hear from you.
Every family, business, and community member has something valuable to offer, and together we can create even more meaningful opportunities and experiences for our students.
Using the link below, please mark your calendars for all the GCPS middle school assessment dates.
2026-2027 GCPS Assessment dates:
https://www.gcpsk12.org/families/accountability-and-assessment/test-dates
ParentSquare provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information, such as:
- Weather-related closings & delays
- School and class information
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Upcoming class activities
Parents now have the option to be notified in the ParentVUE mobile app if their student’s grade falls below a preset threshold. Follow this link for more information.
Keep up to date with all the great things happening at Lanier Middle School by joining our social media platforms. See the Bottom Banner of this newsletter for Links to our Twitter, Facebook pages OR see the "Let's Be Social" section of the Lanier MS Homepage for links to all our social platforms including Instagram and our YouTube Channel. It is here you will see many more pictures and videos of all the activities and events happening here at LMS!