Longhorn Loop
Vol. 11 Issue 26 | Feb. 16- 21
Longhorn Legacy
Longhorn Legacy
Longhorn Families,
It has been another great week at Lanier, and I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to partner with such a supportive school community.
I'm asking for your help again - we have noticed an increase in personal toys and novelty items becoming distractions during class. We want to address this proactively before it becomes a larger concern and ask for your support in encouraging students to leave these items at home. Our focus is on creating classrooms where students can stay engaged in learning and make the most of every instructional minute. When personal items become a repeated distraction to learning, school consequences may be assigned. However, we would really like to be proactive and not get to that point.
One of the things I love most about middle school is that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Today was another Linked at Lanier day, and it was exciting to see students participating in clubs and activities across campus. Whether joining a long-time favorite or trying something completely new, these opportunities help students build connections, discover interests, and become more engaged in school life.
Today, we also celebrated our September birthdays with cupcakes! Taking time to recognize one another helps build the sense of belonging and community that we want every student and staff member to experience at Lanier.
That sense of community extends beyond our students and staff. Next week, I am looking forward to joining our All Pro Dads meeting. I will be sharing an idea for how fathers and father figures can support our school during the day, but I am equally excited to listen and learn from the ideas of our families. Lanier is a special place because of the people who invest their time, energy, and care into our students, and I always appreciate opportunities to strengthen those partnerships. I look forward to seeing many of you next week
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. I hope you have a wonderful weekend with family and friends.
Hook 'em Horns!
Megan Hathaway
Principal, Lanier Middle School
Middle school is a pivotal time of growth, and one of our highest priorities at Lanier is ensuring every single student feels seen, known, and valued. Today, Principal Megan Hathaway celebrated our September birthday Longhorns with a sweet treat! Taking these moments to pause, connect, and recognize each student individually reinforces the deep sense of belonging that makes LMS feel like home.
Happy Birthday to all of our September students and staff—we see you, and we are so glad you are part of our Longhorn family!
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We are so proud to recognize our outstanding Longhorns who have demonstrated exceptional character, leadership, and dedication in and out of the classroom! Please join us in celebrating our amazing August and September Students of the Month.
Head over to the Lanier Middle School Students of the Month page to see the full list of honorees and celebrate their achievement!
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.
Join us on the Ranch as we honor those who have, are, and will defend our great nation!
Date: September 25th
Gates Open: 6:30 PM
Pregame Ceremony: 7:00 PM
Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Special Offer for Military Members: Free entry and a BBQ dinner plate at the home gate with a valid Military ID.
Sponsored by the Georgia Army National Guard.
Basketball Tryouts
** Attendance is required from day one. Students must attend tryouts prior to the first round of cuts in order to be considered for the team **
Girls/Boys Basketball Tryouts will be held on
- Monday, September 28th through Tuesday, September 29th from 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 30th through Friday, October 2nd, tryouts will be held from 4:15-6:00 pm.
Teams will be announced Friday afternoon, October 2nd.
All paperwork including a current physical must be uploaded in RankOne in order to tryout. See the Athletics page on the Lanier Middle School website.
Join us for our next All Pro Dad Meeting in October. This is a great opportunity to spend quality time with your student, enjoy breakfast together, and engage in meaningful conversations about character and leadership.
Date & Time: Friday, October 2nd 7:00 AM in the Lanier Middle School Media Center.
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
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.
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!