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Dear Lanier Families and Community,

This week, I had the opportunity to attend our All Pro Dads meeting and share some ideas about increasing volunteer involvement at Lanier. I also enjoyed spending time with my children at the Lanier Cluster Story Walk at The Bowl. Experiences like that remind me of the strong sense of community throughout the Lanier Cluster and the many families who support opportunities for our students. I look forward to building additional opportunities for involvement at Lanier. Be on the lookout in next week's Loop for a form that will allow you to share your interests and learn more about ways to get involved.

Today is also National Custodian Day, and I want to take a moment to recognize and thank our custodial team. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but it is essential to the success of our school. We are grateful for everything they do to keep Lanier clean, safe, and welcoming for students and staff each day.

Finally, a reminder that Fall Semester Interim Exams will take place next week. Students will take Academic 1 and 2 exams on Tuesday and Academic 3 and 4 exams on Wednesday. We encourage students to come prepared, do their best, and show what they have learned so far this semester.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with family and friends.

Hook 'em Horns!

Megan Hathaway
Principal, Lanier Middle School

Show your Longhorn spirit! Spirit Week is coming up from October 5th to October 9th. Get ready for a fun-filled week with themed dress-up days:

• Monday, Oct 5 – Tie Dye / Neon Day: Kick off the week in your brightest colors!

• Tuesday, Oct 6 – Tourist Tuesday: Break out your cameras, Hawaiian shirts, and sunglasses.

• Wednesday, Oct 7 – Hero vs. Villain: Channel your favorite Marvel or DC Comics characters.

• Thursday, Oct 8 – Western Day: Wear your best western hat, boots, and plaid shirt.

• Friday, Oct 9 – We Are Lanier: Represent your class by wearing your grade-level color:

  • 6th Grade: Orange

  • 7th Grade: Grey

  • 8th Grade: Black

Calling All Young Scientists!

Are you curious, creative, and ready to investigate something amazing? It’s time for the Science Fair!

Please fill in the science fair interest google form for the meeting.

Lanier Middle School will be competing in The Gwinnett Readers Rally for the first time this year. The Readers Rally is a quiz bowl-style competition for students in grades 4 through 12. Students read books from a selected list and compete by answering questions based on those titles. Any student interested can come to the Media Center to pick up an interest form for a chance to be on the competition team.

Come out and support the LMS Chorus as they perform on Wednesday, October 7th from 6 - 7:30pm in the Main Gym

Come out and support the LMS Band as they perform on Thursday, October 8th from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Lanier High School.

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

We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday nights this season for Longhorn football! Please note that all elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult to attend. Students arriving without an adult will not be admitted. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Come cheer on our Longhorn basketball teams next Friday, Oct 9th here at LMS from 5:30-7:30pm

Yearbooks go on sale Monday, August 3rd.
How to Order:

Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com

Use School Code: #953

Personalization available until Dec. 31st.

8th Grade Ads

Celebrate your grad!

Purchase & design your ad online at the Order Center by October 31!.

Purchase Platforms::

Echeck, credit card, and installment plans available Via Varsity as well as Apple Pay, Venmo, PayPal and more.

Pricing:

August: $45

September 1 to January 31: $50

February: $55

March: $60

April: $65

May: $70

Name Plate: $10

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

Set up and preference information here

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.

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.

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!