LMS Notices and reminders
February 13, 2026
Here is what's happening in our building
February Vacation
I hope everyone enjoys some time off next week . School starts back up on Monday, February 23rd.
Jazz Concert Feb. 26th
The LMHS Jazz Band and 6th Grade Exploratory Jazz Band will be holding their winter concert on Thursday, February 26th at 6pm in the LMHS auditorium. Come out and support the amazing work the students have been doing!
LMS Party In The USA Dance
Friday, February 27 from 7-9 PM in the LMHS Cafeteria. Come to the dance and have a great time!
PACSAL Meeting
Please join us for our upcoming PACSAL meetings. See attached flyers for more details - and please note that the 3/5 PACSAL meeting will be IN PERSON ONLY at the Lunenburg Library - no Google Meet option this month. Please RSVP to lunenburg.pacsal@gmail.com
FLYERS BELOW:
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PACSAL is a group that supports all our learners, including students on IEPs, 504 plans, English Language Learners (ELs), and Title I students - although everyone is welcome to attend!
Please join us if you can!
Reminder from the Health Office
Lunenburg Public Schools
General Guidelines for School Attendance
Please call the health office before sending your child to school if you have any questions or need help determining whether your child is well-enough to attend school.
Health Protocols for Illness
Please keep your child home from school if they display any of the following symptoms:
Fever of 100 degrees or more, and until the child has had a normal temperature for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
Uncontrollable or severe cough.
Rash of unknown cause.
Signs of infection of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, skin or scalp.
Please follow these guidelines when determining whether or not your child is ready to return to school after having been sick.
Temperature must be normal for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
At least 24 hours after intestinal illness (vomiting or diarrhea) has resolved.
Improvement or treatment of cough following primary care provider instructions
Improvement or treatment of rash following primary care provider instructions
Treatment of infection following primary care provider instructions for return to school.
Please remember, though your student may meet the above criteria, they may not have the energy level for return to school and full day of activity.
If your child becomes ill at school, you will be called to take them home. We understand the difficulties of working parents and ask that you make sure you are prepared for this possibility. Waiting for hours in the Health Office is very difficult for children who are not well. Current phone numbers and email addresses are essential to facilitate prompt communication with families. Families need to provide the school with reliable emergency contacts, indicating individuals who will be able to come to the school and pick up their child if they become sick during the school day. Please update and submit an Emergency Medical Form for each child, every school year. Dismissing sick children in a timely fashion is imperative for the safety of all.
Please contact your school nurse if you have any questions or concerns.
Lunenburg Public Schools
Respiratory Virus Guidelines
On March 22,2024, Massachusetts Department of Public Health updated their guidance for management of respiratory illnesses Staying home to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses | Mass.gov to align with those previously released by the Centers for Disease Control on updated recommendations for respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. This new guidance is for respiratory viruses like Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 as they share similar transmission methods, symptoms, and prevention strategies. This unified approach aims to simplify recommendations and address common risks more effectively.
Effective 3/29/24, Lunenburg Public Schools has transitioned to new Respiratory Virus Guidelines that follow both CDC and MA DPH guidance.
The new CDC guidance for respiratory virus:
Stay home and away from others if you have any respiratory virus symptoms. These symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others.
Return to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication)
When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors.
Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were.
In addition to CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance, there are several special considerations for people with certain risk factors for severe illness, including older adults, young children, people with weakened immune systems, people with disabilities, and pregnant people.
CDC recommends that all people use core prevention strategies. These are important steps you can take to protect yourself and others:
Stay up to date with immunizations. Get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19
Practice good hand and respiratory hygiene
Stay home when you may have a respiratory virus:
Seek health care promptly for testing and/or treatment if you have risk factors for severe illness; treatment may help lower your risk of severe illness
Wear Masks around others
Avoid crowded areas and maintain Physical distancing
Get Tested for flu and COVID-19 so you can get treated
!!PRESIDENTS DAY PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT!!
Get ready to dink, serve & rally at the 2026 Presidents Day Pickleball Tournament! Co-Hosted by the Lunenburg Skate Park Project and the Eagle House Supporters, this fun and competitive event welcomes players of all ages and skill levels — with fantastic prizes and great community vibes! 
Want even more impact? We’re offering sponsorship opportunities for local businesses and supporters! From Event and Tournament Sponsors to Court and Match Sponsors, it’s a great way to boost your visibility while supporting a fantastic cause. 
Learn more about the event & register: https://lunenburgskatepark.com/Pickleball-Tournament-2026/
Check out sponsor levels & benefits: https://lunenburgskatepark.com/pickleball-tournament.../
Let’s make this tournament a smashing success together!
LMHS February Breakfast and Lunch Menus
February LMHS Breakfast/Lunch Menu
Middle School Students Who Are Unsupervised In The School Building After School
A reminder that LMS students who stay after school have to be given permission to do so by an adult in the building. After school help with a teacher or participating in an activity or sport is fine, but waiting to watch a sport or just hanging around is not ok. Students have been roaming in classrooms and places they shouldn't. Students will be asked to contact their parents for a ride and will receive a consequence. Thank you for your support in keeping students safe.
National Honor Society Peer Tutoring UPDATE
The LHS National Honor Society is offering peer tutoring to any student in grade 6-12. Peer tutoring will occur every Tuesday and Thursday after school from now till the end of the school year. Tutoring will be located in the LMHS library from 2:35-3:30pm. All are welcome. No appointment necessary.
A Message from Lunenburg Public Schools
“Consistent with Massachusetts regulations, 603 CMR 26.05(1), the
Lunenburg Public Schools, through its curricula and materials, encourages
respect for the human and civil rights of all individuals, regardless of
race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual
orientation. In accordance with district guidelines, families may request
information from the building principal on available accommodations
related to curriculum content.”
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Back To School Forms
Please complete the ‘Back to School” forms if you have not already done so for this year.
LMHS Athletics
LMHS Athletics
Fall Sports Photos
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Friday 2/13/26
Girls JV/V Basketball @ ND Academy 4:30/6pm
JV Ice Hockey @ Groton 5:30pm
Saturday 2/14/26
**Clark Tournament** Boys V Basketball @ Oxford HS vs Hopedale 1:45pm
**Clark Tournament** Girls V Basketball @ Leicester HS vs Sutton 4pm
**MIAA Division State Championships** Track @ RLC 10am
V Ice Hockey @ Greenfield 6:30pm
Cheer Competition @ King Philip RHS 11am
Sunday 2/15/26
**Clark Tournament** Boys V Basketball TBA
Girls Ice Hockey @ Auburn 7pm
Cheer Competition @ Milford 11am
Monday 2/16/26
**Clark Tournament** Girls V Basketball TBA
**Groton Cup** V Ice Hockey @ Littleton (@ Groton School) 7pm
Wednesday 2/18/26
Girls Hockey vs Marblehead 1:30pm
The spring sports season is just around the corner!
Registration is now open, so please be sure to register your student if they plan to try out this spring and confirm that their sports physical is current.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Athletic Director Yanina Burns at yburns@lunenburgschools.net or Athletics Secretary Courtney Fuller at cfuller@lunenburgschools.net.
We’re looking forward to an exciting spring season!
SportsYou codes: www.sportsyou.com to gather more information about tryouts, practices, games, etc.
Softball: PFSBU4ZA
Baseball: UFZ6EKU5
Boys Lacrosse: XAASWHFL
Girls Lacrosse: X8TVTU3Y
Outdoor Track: C9LV2SZE
Unified Track: P58S8ME7
Middle School Track: Z2DCLQNX