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LMS September Newsletter

September 2026

LMS SeptemberNewsletterSeptember 2026

What's Happening at LMS What's Happening at LMS

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From the Principal

It has been great to welcome our students back to Legg Middle School and see the building come to life again. The first few weeks of a school year are always busy as students learn new schedules, reconnect with friends and teachers, and settle into the routines of school. I have appreciated the positive start our students and staff have worked together to create. Our WEB leaders were on hand during the opening week to help sixth graders navigate lockers and find their classes, and throughout the building our staff have been working to help students feel comfortable and successful as they get settled.


We are also beginning to see many of the opportunities that make middle school more than just the time students spend in class. Student Council is getting underway, Builders Club is welcoming new members, and students can explore interests through Youth in Government, Science Olympiad, and our Iron Talons competitive robotics team. Our fall athletic season is underway as well, including a recent win for our 8th grade A volleyball team. Just as importantly, we have begun recognizing Students of the Week for the positive contributions they are making at LMS.


As we move beyond the opening weeks, our focus shifts from simply getting started to building strong habits that will carry us through the year. Attendance is an important part of that work. Our Quarter 1 challenge is to reach 90% attendance, and we will continue reminding students that being here, on time and ready to learn, makes a difference.


Thank you to our families for everything you have done to help us get the year off to a good start. We value your partnership and look forward to all that is ahead for our Cardinals this year. All in, all together, all the time!


Jacob Kumor, Principal

Stay Connected Stay Connected

What is Rooms?

Rooms is a secure communication platform that helps families stay connected with their child’s teachers and school. Through Rooms, families can receive classroom and school updates, announcements, and messages, and communicate directly with teachers and staff in one convenient place. Rooms also includes automatic translation to help make communication more accessible for families who prefer to communicate in another language.

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Morning Announcements!

Did you know that our daily morning announcements are available online? This is a great way for families to stay in the loop and for students to revisit important reminders, celebrations, and upcoming events. Even if you can’t hear them live at school, you can catch up anytime and stay connected to the exciting things happening at LMS.


Check it out here!

Messages our Students See Every Day Messages our Students See Every Day

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Welcome - New Staff! Welcome - New Staff!

Vicki Lafty - Building Secretary

Mike Clark - Behavior Support Counselor

School Assessment Data School Assessment Data

The 2025–26 state assessment results were recently released, and we have begun reviewing our M-STEP and PSAT data to better understand areas of strength and opportunities for continued growth. Overall, LMS performance is generally in line with statewide levels, with encouraging results in several areas.


As always, state assessment results are one piece of a much larger picture that includes classroom performance, student work, benchmark assessments, and the day-to-day learning we see throughout the year. If you have specific questions about your student’s achievement or assessment results, please reach out to your student’s teacher or the school office. We are always happy to help provide additional context and talk about how we can continue supporting your student’s growth.

LMS Title I Meeting LMS Title I Meeting

We are holding our annual Title I meeting on Wednesday, September 23 at 3:00. The meeting will be held in the LMS Library. Join us to learn about our Title I programs!

Back to School Forms Back to School Forms

The following forms were available at Open House or sent home with students. If you have not yet completed them, please fill out and return any applicable forms.


**We encourage all families to fill out the education benefits form as it helps our school qualify for state benefits.**

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Education-Benefits-Form-2026-2027.pdf
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Tribal Data.pdf
This form is optional. The information collected will support coordination and communication with Tribal Nations.
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School Parent Involvement Compact.pdf
This is a written agreement expressing our mutual support of your child's education. Please return this form to your school.
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Handbook and Photo Permissions.pdf
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Michigan's Post-Graduation Opportunities Resources Michigan's Post-Graduation Opportunities Resources

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Help your kids explore in-demand careers and the credentials they’ll need on Pathfinder. The recently updated Pathfinder uses current labor market information and wage data to help you learn about career paths in Michigan. Get started at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org. #Pathfinder

Michigan Career Pathfinder

Michigan Career Pathfinder

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Important Dates Important Dates

Coming Up!

September 16 - Early Release

September 23 - Early Release; Title I Parent Meeting (3:00PM)

September 30 - Early Release

October 7 - Full Day of School - No Early Release - Count Day

October 8 - Picture Retake Day

October 9 - No School - Teacher Professional Development

October 14 - Early Release

October 16 - End of First Quarter

October 21- Full Day of School - No Early Release - Evening Conferences

October 22 - Evening Conferences

October 23 - No School - Morning Conferences

October 28 - Early Release

Michigan Safe Storage Michigan Safe Storage

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Please see the attached information about the safe storage law and keeping our kids safe!

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