LMHS Updates
for parents and families ... August 17, 2026
The first day of school for students is Monday, August 31 -- a half day, with dismissal at 11:26am. Just a few reminders:
- The warning bell rings daily at 7:54am, and the bell to begin first period rings at 8:00am, which is when students are expected to be in their first period class.
- On the first day of school, students will be provided with an updated class schedule in their first period class. In the main lobby, we will post a list of student names with their first period room number, so that students will know where to go.
- Wondering what students should bring to the first day? What supplies will students need for their classes? At the middle and high school level, we recommend that students come with a simple notebook and writing utensil(s) on the first day. At each class, teachers will distribute class syllabi that include materials students should have for that particular class. We are always here to help if any students and families need assistance with school supplies!
As usual, we will provide all students in grades 7-10 with a planner for their use during the year, to record homework and other items.
Students in grades 11 and 12 can ask for a planner on a first-come, first-served basis while we have them in stock.
As mentioned in the summer newsletter, students and/or parents/guardians can stop by the school to sign out their Chromebook for the year on Friday, August 21 from 10:00am - 2:00pm in the library. Please bring the form that was mailed home in early August; if you need a new form, contact the office. Remember - on the form you must either waive the insurance policy, or provide the $30 insurance fee when you pick up the Chromebook. Please contact Principal Brighenti if the insurance fee is a hardship for your family. If families are not able to pick up the Chromebook on August 21, students can do so once school begins in the library, though there will likely be wait lines then.
Do you have your parent account ready for the new school year? Focus is our student information system, where you can track information such as grades, attendance, discipline, and more. If you are new to the Lee Public Schools, or you need help accessing an existing Focus account, contact focus@leepublicschools.net.
Did you know that there is also a Focus app for iPhone and Android? Search your app store for "Focus Massachusetts" to find the correct app.
Breakfast and lunch remains at no charge to all students this school year! Breakfast is served both before school (starting at 7:30am) and during Flex between periods 2 and 3 -- but each student only gets one free breakfast.
Extra food and snacks can be purchased at the register. Students must have cash, or must have funds on their lunch account. For information on how to add funds using MySchoolBucks online, see the Food Service web site.
Bus routes for the new school year have been posted on the web site. Just click on the "Bus Routes" tile to see the listings.
All fall sports begin on Monday, August 24. First practices will be:
- Girls soccer - 9:00am to 11:00am
- Golf - 1:00pm @ Greenock Country Club
- Cross Country - 3:30pm
- Volleyball - 1:00pm - 2:30pm for grades 7-9
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm for grades 10-12 - Football - 4:30pm (do not arrive before this time) at the picnic tables behind the cafeteria
All student-athletes and at least one parent/guardian are expected to attend the fall sports information night at 7:00pm on Thursday, August 20 in the LMHS Auditorium. This will be an opportunity to hear about important athletics policies, and also a time for student-athletes and parents/guardians to meet with coaches.
IMPORTANT: In order to participate in practices, students must have a form on file with the school from a doctor showing that the student is cleared for physical activity and has had a physical examination in the last 13 months (July 24, 2025). For those students who signed up to play a sport, Athletic Director Thomson has emailed them if they do not have medical clearance on file.
Students who have NOT previously signed up for a team can still attend the first practice, but they must have the medical documentation as noted above.
Cross Country would love more runners! No previous experience necessary.
Please contact Athletic Director Thomson with any questions -- kmthomson@leepublicschools.net
On the first day, students will receive an envelope of forms to bring home for completion. Please take some time to complete the forms, and return them to school with your student. The forms will include:
- A listing of demographic information we have in Focus for your student (phone numbers, emails, etc.) -- Please review and mark any corrections.
- The annual health information card for the nurse's office. This includes authorization for the nurse to give your student minor medications (Tylenol, Tums, etc.).
- A sign-off acknowledgement form for the Student-Parent Handbook.
- For juniors and seniors: a form to complete if you wish to opt-out of the school providing your student's information to military recruiters as required by law.
- For seniors: the senior privileges permission form, and a form that gives seniors who turn 18 the authority to manage their own attendance.
Also included will be information on picture day, and more.
Need some Wildcat gear? Visit our online school store hosted by 413 Fundraising. There are tons of options and you can choose from two convenient shipping methods -- ship to you or FREE pickup in the school's office.
