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Lanier Middle School is excited to announce our first Business Partners for the 2025-2026 school year. We would like to thank the City of Sugar Hill and Sugar Hill Church for their Longhorn Legacy partnership and we would like to thank Spice Wing of Sugar Hill for being a Longhorn Sponsor.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a partner with Lanier Middle School please visit our website to learn about the 4 different tiers that are available. To set up a partnership, please email Heidi Gholston at heidi.gholston@gcpsk12.org

On Thursday, August 28th we released our Virtual Curriculum Night Podcast through a Parent Square notification. Please take a few minutes to listen to learn about what your child will be learning this year as well as out Athletics, PTSA and our second part of Curriculum Night, Lanier Live which will be held later this semester on November 20th.

We will be using our Podcast called "The Round-Up" throughout the year in an attempt to provide you with pertinent and timely information about events and celebrations here at Lanier Middle School. You can follow our Podcast at Apple Podcast or Podbean. All podcasts will also be housed on our Round Up page on the Lanier Middle School Website as well.

Last Friday Night your Lanier Longhorns won a huge game against the Mountain View Bears 27-7! Our Defense showed up for the second straight week limiting Mountain View to only 160 yards of total offense! Offensively, we were led by Junior Swiss Army Knife Ben Vanden Bos as he caught a touchdown, rushed for a touchdown, and threw a 2-point conversion. Ben came in at Quarterback to lead us to a huge win after getting the majority of his reps at receiver this offseason! I am very proud of our kids for staying consistent and continuing to get better each and every week.

Tonight will be a huge matchup as we host our first HOME GAME of the season on Friday against North Forsyth! This will also be our LAA night, so we look forward to hosting and honoring many of our Elementary and Middle School Longhorns!

Thank you to all the community and staff for your support! Please check out the link below for highlights from Friday's game and a few players who had outstanding performances:

Lanier vs. Mountain View Highlights

Offense

Doyle Morrison WR: 7 Catches for 68 Yards, 1 2 point catch

Ben Vanden Bos WR/QB: 11 rushes for 129 Yards 1 TD, 2 Catches for 28 Yards 1 TD, 5/8 Passing for 58 Yards and 1 2-point Conversion

Jared Hill OL: 83% Blocking Grade, 2 Pancake

Defense

Brady Dunning LB: 8 Total tackles, 2 sacks, 1 caused fumble, 1 recovered fumble

Christian Robles DL: 6 Total tackles, .5 Sack

BJ Jones DL: 6 Total Tackles, 1 TFL

Dameon Billie Jr. DB: 1 INT for Pick 6

Ian Kasende DB: 5 Total Tackles, 1 TFL

Living in the city of Sugar Hill provides our students with some "sweet" opportunities. Lanier Middle School is once again launching this program that leverages our students' pride for Sugar Hill by transforming this pride into actionable service - "Building Community through Service".

The first opportunity will be the Shore Sweep at Lake Lanier on September 20th. Please see the Community Service Program on the Lanier Middle School website for further details.

Click the image below for more information about the Sweep.

Help your Longhorn be successful by following these tips

• Establish regular bedtime and morning time schedules
• Avoid vacations and extended trips while school is in session
• Schedule medical/dental appointments first thing in the morning and then report to school, or schedule in the afternoon after school.
• Send children to school unless truly sick

LMS is taking parent referrals to small groups to address grief students may be experiencing due to the loss of a loved one.

Kate’s Club is a community for children and teens, their families, and young adults who experienced the death of someone close to them. They will be offering small groups through the school to support students who have experienced the loss of a loved one and are struggling with their grief. Groups will meet at school with no outside commitment necessary.

https://www.katesclub.org/ for information

https://a4272.socialsolutionsportal.com/apricot-intake/6ffa2a6e-35d7-48bf-9d14-acb3670c52ce to sign up

Intramurals are a great opportunity for students to have fun and be active before school. Students can participate in as many or as few sessions as is convenient; they are not required to attend every session. Students may not arrive before 8:05 and they MUST arrive by 8:15 to be allowed to enter the gym. Students MUST turn in a permission form before participating.

Semester 1 Intramurals begin Tuesday, September 2nd.

Students MUST turn in a permission form before being allowed to participate.

The Longhorn Volleyball Team hits the road Wednesday as they travel to Dacula MS to take on the Falcons at 6 PM

Fall Picture Day is Friday, September 5th. Parents, be on the lookout for order forms coming home with your child. You can pay cash or check on picture day, or order online by clicking on the image below or using the provided QR code.

Cross Country and Volleyball Team pictures will also be taken on September 5th,

The Longhorn Cross Country team will participate in the Ranger Invitational on Saturday, September 6th

Meet details and location

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

Becoming a member of the PTSA is one of the easiest ways to support LMS! Your membership helps fund important programs, events, and resources that directly benefit students, teachers, and the school community. Joining the PTSA does not mean you have to attend meetings or join the board. It's simply a way to show your support and stay connected. Every membership makes a difference!

Join PTSA: Click HERE

Purchase Spirit Wear: Click HERE

Make a Difference: Click HERE

Full-time residents of Gwinnett County, 65 or older, are eligible to receive a Lifetime Senior Citizen Sports Pass from the Gwinnett County School District. The Sports Pass is valid for admission to any Gwinnett County Public School-sponsored middle or high school sporting event, including Fine Arts events taking place at a local GCPS school.


The Sports Pass cannot be used to attend regional or state playoff games.

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!