The LMS Express
June 12, 2026
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, August 26th - First Day of School!
LMS 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony
Please click here for pictures from today's 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony. We're going to miss this phenomenal group of students!
Pie The Principal!
The LMS Community earned a "full-school reward" for reaching the magic number of 300 leaves on our Community Tree. The LMS Upstanders chose "Pie The Principal" as the reward for the school, and today was the day!
Notes from the Nurse
Please remember that PHYSICALS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS IN 7th, 9th and 11th GRADES
*If you have a 6th grade student who has had a physical in 2026, please send it to the school nurse as that will count for their required 7th grade physical.
*If you have a 7th grade student, please make sure you have sent the school nurse a physical for them either dated in 2025 or 2026.
*If you have a 8th grade student and are not sure if you sent the school nurse a physical for their 7th grade year, please reach out to the nurse to find out.
*If your 8th grade student has had a physical in 2026, please send it to the school nurse as this will count for their required 9th grade physical, and they will be ready for high school in the fall! :)
*If your student is a 5th grader, feel free to send me anything! I always welcome student health information.
Thank you to all of you who have sent me this medical information! Having this information helps me to take care of your student(s) in the safest and most informed way possible.
LMS PTO News
Thank you for an amazing year!
Save the Dates
Our 2026-2027 PTO meetings will take place on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 in the LMS library and on Google Meet. We hope you'll join us!
New Board Members
At our last meeting of the year, we elected new board members for 26-27: President - Katie Scanlon, Vice President - Nicole Dittrich and Christine Dougherty, Treasurer - Stephanie Yaroshevich, Secretary - Julie Follensbee, Communication Manager - Anja Ouellette
Music Committee
Another save-the-date: the Music Committee will be meeting on September 2 at 6:00 PM (right before the regular PTO meeting) to schedule future meeting times and plan our fall events. All are welcome!
June 5th Dinner and Dance Candids
Countries Around the World Celebration
Covered Bridges Half Marathon!
This past Sunday, LMS had some solid representation at the Covered Bridges Half Marathon! 8th Graders Jillian C., Carolyn C., Raeka M., and Tori P. were among the youngest runners in a field of nearly 2,000. They all ran remarkably well through hot and humid conditions! Jill finished 8th overall for women and 1st in her division, and Carolyn finished 3rd in her division, and they're pictured below with their post-race Maple Creamies. Well done!
Lebanon Craft Fair
LMS Podcast
The LMS Podcast channel can be found here.
Lebanon Girls Basketball Skills Clinic
Caramba Soccer Skills Camp
Entering our 33rd successful year, we are excited to bring the camp once again to the Upper Valley at the Lebanon High School Campus.
We provide a program that specializes in the soccer skills development of all positions and is open top Boys and Girls ages 7-14.
Many of our coaches are educators as well as players and understand the physical and psychological development of the participants we work with.
The camp will take place at LHS from July 13 to July 17, 2026.
We also offer a Half Day or Full Day Program.
Financial assistance available to any SAU88 Employee with multiple children attending the camp.
For more details, visit our website: www.soccerskillcamp.org
Camp K Leadership in Training (LIT) Program
The Camp K Leadership in Training (LIT) Program is a fun and hands-on opportunity for middle school students ages 12-13 (as of June 30th) who want to build leadership skills while being part of an exciting summer camp environment. LITs start with a one-week training experience where they learn teamwork, problem solving, activity leadership, and how to support campers and staff. After training, they spend at least two weeks working alongside counselors with campers, gaining real experience mentoring younger students, leading games and activities, and building confidence as leaders. The program is designed to help students grow their communication skills, responsibility, and teamwork while being part of the Camp K community.
For 2026, the LIT program is $130 for Lebanon residents and $160 for nonresidents. There is financial aid available through our Leb Rec website here, and Listen is offering summer camp financial aid as well that participants are able to apply to our camp programs.
Application information can be found here Handbook and Application
Camp Downer
We're excited to share that we have a limited number of spots still available for boys in Session 1 (June 21st-26th) this summer! While other sessions are currently full and have started waitlisting, we encourage families to add their children to the waitlist in case spots become available.
We would love to partner with you in sharing this opportunity with your students and their families. Attached is a flyer that can be posted on your school's bulletin boards or shared through your school website or email communications. We would love to provide a memorable summer experience for some of your students!
A little more about Camp Downer - Our mission is to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment. We offer a wide range of activities, including athletic sports, shooting sports, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, tent camping, theatre, arts & crafts, and more. Camp Downer fosters a strong sense of community and provides a safe and supportive environment where campers can learn, grow, and make lifelong friends!
If distributing this information isn't within your scope, I would appreciate being connected with the right person to share this opportunity with students' families. I’m happy to answer any questions you have. You can reach me by calling Amy Koch at (802) 276-4420.
HACTC Summer Camps
The Hartford Area Career and Technology Center is offering two FREE summer camps during the week of June 22-26, 2026. The Summer Tech Camp is being offered in the morning and is open to all students entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grades in the fall. Students will have the opportunity to explore 10 hands-on activities; some past examples include basic welding, making strawberry jam, exploring circuits, and building a mini cornhole board. The Computer Camp is being offered in the afternoon and is open to girls and gender-expansive youth entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grades in the fall. Students will have the opportunity to practice basic coding and programming and learn more about cybersecurity. There will also be guest speakers from the industry.
To register for Summer Tech Camp in the mornings, please complete and submit THIS online application.
To register for Girls Computer Camp in the afternoons, please complete and submit THIS online application.
Math/Science Camp at CRELL
At ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL), we develop innovative solutions for science and engineering challenges in extreme environments.
Our mission is to solve interdisciplinary, strategically important problems impacting Warfighters and the nation in cold and complex regions. We accomplish this mission by utilizing a broad spectrum of sciences that include biogeochemical, terrestrial, cryospheric, and geographical informational, as well as mechanical and electrical engineering.
Every summer we are proud to sponsor a Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) camp for local students that are currently in grades 6th through 8th.
GEMS is a week-long day camp that runs June 22 – 26, 2026 from 08:30am to 4:30pm and is held at the Richmond Middle School in Hanover NH.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students that are interested in STEM learning with the Scientists and Researchers who work in the field. Below is an informational flyer and instructions on how to apply for GEMS Camp. Registration instructions can be found here.
NESA Summer Camps & June Ballet Series
NESA Summer Camps & June Ballet Series
New England School of the Arts still has room in its summer camp programming for students interested in the arts, legos, creativity, movement, and performance. Camps offer a fun and supportive arts-centered experience, and this year’s programming also includes swim lessons.
NESA is also launching a full NESA Ballet program for the 2026-2027 school year. Families interested in ballet are invited to participate in the June Ballet Series, which will introduce students to the program and help guide future class placement.
Learn more or register for summer camp at: https://www.nesarts.org/about-summercamp
Learn more or register for our June Ballet series: https://www.nesarts.org/june-ballet-series
Comfort Zone Camp
Comfort Zone Camp, 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or guardian.
All of our programing is free-of-charge and we are excited to announce our new camp location in Brookline, NH:
- August 14-16 - Camp Tevya, Brookline, NH
CZC provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tools to help them cope with their loss. Since 1998, Comfort Zone Camp has helped over 27,000 children – all at no cost to families.
HELPFUL LINKS:
- Watch a short video about camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRiq8loFDec
- Learn more about sending a child to Comfort Zone Camp: https://comfortzonecamp.org/camper-parents/
- Volunteer opportunities: https://comfortzonecamp.org/volunteers/
Together we can help grieving children feel less alone.
CCBA Swim Lessons
Noble Hoops Summer Basketball
Noble Hoops Summer Basketball Programs – Now Recruiting!
Noble Hoops is a low-cost youth basketball program based in Grantham, NH focused on building confidence, skills, teamwork, and a love of the game.
Programs Available:
• Kindergarten–2nd Grade Development Program (Saturday Mornings)
• 3rd & 4th Grade Girls Team
• 5th & 6th Grade Girls Team
• 3rd–6th Grade Boys Clinics
Our summer program runs now through August and includes skill development, team practices, scrimmages, and jamboree opportunities in July and September.
Players of all skill levels are welcome.
For more information or to register, please contact:
jacob@noblehoops.com
NobleHoops.com
Noble Hoops – Building Confidence Through Basketball
Thank you for helping us provide affordable youth sports opportunities throughout the community!
Coach Jacob Noble
603-667-8485
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