Longhorn Loop
Vol. 11 Issue 24 | Feb. 2 - 7

Important Links
Longhorn Legacy
Longhorn Legacy
Longhorn Sponsor
City of Sugar Hill | Community Night Feb. 13
Join us & the Atlanta Gladiators for a night of fun including:
- Discounted Tickets to the game
- Meet the players at a HI-5 Tunnel
for more information, visit cityofsugarhill.com
LAA Baseball and Softball Spring Registration Now Open
Don’t miss your chance to save — early registration discounts are available for a limited time!
🥎 Softball: Ages 4.5–18
⚾ Baseball: Ages 3–18
All practices and home games are held at E.E. Robinson Park.
Lanier Athletic Association proudly serves as the youth feeder program for Lanier Middle School and Lanier High School — helping young athletes learn, grow, and develop athletically, every season!
📲 For more details and to register, scan the QR code below.
Let’s make this an amazing spring season!
Have You Ever Thought About Coaching?
We invite parents to join us on February, 28th @ 6PM for a 30 minute Q&A to learn what it takes to become a Head Coach or Assistant Coach in the LAA football program. No experience required, just a passion for helping kids grow.
Nothing BEATS Good Behavior
Students - WANT TO WIN BEATS?
February 2 – End of February
✔ Follow school and classroom expectations
✔ No STEPs
✔ No Referrals
Students who qualify will be entered into a drawing with one pair of Beats to be given away per grade level!
We LOVE good behavior! ❤️
Duluth Community Health Fair
Your health is your greatest wealth! Duluth Middle School is thrilled to host a FREE Health Fair on January 31st. Whether you’re looking for a quick check-up or vital health information, our doors are open from 9:00 AM to Noon.
Expert Screenings Provided By: Northside Hospital’s Corporate & Community Health Solutions
Knowledge is Power! Come by for:
- Heart & Blood Health: Screenings for Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Coronary Risk.
- Expert Guidance: Latest info on Cancer Risk & Prevention.
- Specialized Care: Clinical Breast Exams (specifically for uninsured women ages 18+).
Bring a friend, bring a neighbor—let's get healthy together!
To sign up for the Health Screen click here.
To sign up for a Clinical Breast Exam click here.
We hope to see you there! Staying informed about your health is one of the best steps you can take for yourself and your family.
Potential for Winter Weather | Again
With the approaching weather system this weekend, please continue to monitor Parent Square notifications from GCPS as well as through media outlets for updates as it relates to the beginning of the week.
Saturday and Sunday Activities Cancelled
With the impending winter weather, All school events and facility usage for Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1 are cancelled.
ACCESS Testing for our Multi-Lingual Learners Continues
ACCESS is an annual assessment that measures students’ progress in English language development in Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. We encourage all students to give their best effort so we can celebrate their growth!
6th Grade begins Monday, 2/2, with testing beginning each day at 9:20 a.m. Please refer to the schedule below to see when your student will be testing. Having students present and on time helps keep them on schedule. Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s success!
Testing Schedule:
6th Grade: 2/2 - 2/9
8th Grade: 2/10 - 2/11, Fall Break, Cont. 2/17 - 2/19
Table Talk
Describe a perfect Saturday. Why is it perfect?
Monday, Feb 2 | HS Athletics Open house
Meet and Greet Night with Lanier High School Coaches....coaches representing a number of both boys and girls programs from the high school will be here Monday, February 2nd at 6:30 PM to meet any 8th graders that are interested in playing sports at the high school next year. This is a great opportunity to meet coaches, learn their expectations for athletes, and have any questions you or your parents may have answered. At least 10 different programs will be represented! Don't miss it!
Thursday, Feb 5 | Orchestra Concert
The Lanier Middle School Orchestra will have their final preparation prior to their Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) at Lanier Middle School beginning at 6:30 PM.
Friday, Feb 6 | Planned Digital Day
Friday, February 6 will be the 3rd planned Digital Learning Day for the 2025-2026 school year for all students in GCPS.
On scheduled Digital Learning Days, students access lessons in Google Classroom through their Learning Space but may not have virtual class time with their teachers.
To ensure that students have a nutritious meal to fuel their learning, our bus drivers will be on the road and at every bus stop to deliver meals prepared by the School Nutrition Program staff. Families should expect buses to run their routes from approximately 10:45 a.m. to noon, beginning at the first stops on the route. These delivered meals are provided at no cost to families and are provided to anyone 18 years old and under.
Saturday, February 7 | Soccer Season Kicks Off
The Longhorn Soccer teams get their 2026 season started on Saturday as they scrimmage Radloff MS at Peachtree HS. the girls play at 8:00 AM with the Boys to follow at 9:30 AM.
February Break
All GCPS Schools will be closes for the February Break beginning Thursday, February 12th. Students will return to the building on Tuesday, February 17th.
Spring Intramural Sign-Up will begin Tue, Feb 17th
Spring intramurals will begin on Tue, Feb 17th. Students must turn in a permission form to Coach Loveless or Coach Rabek before participating.
Volleyball Clinic | March 24 - 26
What: Volleyball clinic
Who: 5th-8th grade girls
When: March 24th-26th from 4:15-6:00
Where: Lanier Middle main gym
Cost: $45 total for the 3 days payments can be made on My Payments Plus
Georgia Dual Enrollment
All Georgia High School students are eligible for Dual Enrollment if they meet the following criteria:
- Student is in 10th grade orhigher*
- Student attends a participating high school (public and private schools may participate).
- Homeschool students are also eligible.
Weight Lifting Schedule for 7th and 8th Grade Students
Students must be picked up promptly at 6:45 PM. If you have questions, please contact the Lanier High School Athletic Department.
Donut Attendance Challenge
We are looking forward to another outstanding semester and thank you for your continued support! LMS is sponsoring an attendance challenge from January 5th through March 16th. The Homeroom in each grade with the highest attendance percentage will win a Donut Party.
The Atlanta Charity Clinic
The Atlanta Charity Medical Clinic will be offering free medical services. This Clinic is only for uninsured and underinsured patients. Consultations will only be for Chronic conditions. Patients with acute problems will have to go to the ER. Lastly, No narcotics prescriptions will be given. You can register by going to the website, scanning the QR code, or filling out a paper form.
Interested in Playing Football at Lanier High School?
Interested in playing football at Lanier High School? 7th and 8th grade students and parents should complete the forms below if you are interested in playing football and participating in the off-season weight training.
(Student Complete) Lanier Football Information Form
(Parent Complete) 2026 Lanier Football Offseason Consent Form
(Parent Complete) 2026 Lanier High Football Rising 9th Grade Permission
Buy your yearbook before prices increase!
Yearbook prices will continue to increase at the end of each month. Please consider purchasing your yearbook as soon as possible to avoid the extra cost.
ParentSquare App
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
ParentVue Grade Alerts
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.
Tutoring Schedule
Technology Fines
During the 2024–2025 school year (effective July 1), GCPS implemented fines for any lost or damaged Chromebooks and power cords.
Please take a moment to talk with your student about the importance of properly caring for the school-issued equipment. Keeping devices in good condition helps avoid unnecessary charges and ensures they’re ready for learning every day.
*A device could have multiple damaged components such as broken hinges as well as a cracked screen, this would result in a fine of $50. $25 for each damaged component.
Want to See More Great Things Happening at Lanier Middle School?
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!