Lake Denoon Family Newsletter
October 30, 2026
Lake Denoon Quick Links
Important Dates
November 25th - November 27th
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 30th
Professional Development Day - No Students in Attendance
Congrats 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team
The Lake Denoon 8th grade girls basketball team won the Jr. SEC tournament championship Wednesday night defeating previously undefeated Oak Creek West, 50-36. Every girl contributed to the team's success. They finished the season with a 12-1 record and averaged over 50 points per game.
Thanks for all the hard work and effort put in by this team. The girls were such good teammates to each other and that helped fuel the success. Congrats on a super successful season!!
Bus Safety & Traffic Laws
As we continue through the school year, student safety remains our highest priority - and we need your help to keep our kids safe at bus stops across our community.
We are issuing an urgent reminder regarding state traffic laws around school buses:
Yellow Flashing Lights: When a school bus activates yellow flashing lights, it indicates the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Drivers are required by law to slow down and prepare to stop.
Red Flashing Lights & Extended Stop Arm: When the red lights are flashing and the stop sign is extended, traffic in both directions (unless separated by a physical median) must come to a complete stop. You must remain stopped until the red lights turn off and the stop arm retracts.
Passing a stopped school bus is not only extremely dangerous to our students, but it is also illegal.
Please be aware that our drivers actively document drivers who bypass flashing lights, and our local Police Department is aggressively following up on these reports. Violations will be reported and investigated. Violators may receive law enforcement visits and costly citations.
Please give yourself extra time during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up hours, stay alert, and eliminate distractions while driving. Let’s work together to make sure every child gets to and from school safely.
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to student safety.
Battle of the Bills
This message comes from our 2026-27 NJHS Chapter. We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming Battle of the Bills Fundraiser, which will run from November 2nd through November 19th!
This year, all proceeds will go to St. Jude, an organization dedicated to providing money donations for cancer research and families affected by it. To participate, simply donate your spare change—bills or coins—to the Ziploc bag in your homeroom during passing time or resource.
The homeroom in each grade that raises the most money will win a prize of a themed basket!
Thank you for your generosity and support in helping us raise money for cancer research and families affected by it!
Chromebook Reminders
Chromebooks should be brought to school fully charged daily. There is a limited supply of loaners for students whose devices are under repair. In the event that a student's Chromebook is left at home or brought to school uncharged, a loaner may be available for his/her use during the school day; however, repeated incidents or violations may result in loss of privileges. If your student travels between multiple households, it may be beneficial to purchase a second charger. They can be purchased from the Library Media Center.
School Medication Policy
As a reminder, per our district policy (Administration of Medications ag5330), if your child requires prescription medication during school hours, please follow our school medication policy:
A parent or guardian must bring all medications directly to the school health office or staff. Students are not allowed to transport medications to or from school themselves.
All medications must be in original, pharmacy labeled containers
Each medication requires a signed doctor’s order before we can administer it.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!
Boys Basketball at LDMS
Boys basketball tryouts will be held the first week of November in the LDMS gym.
8th grade: Tryouts will be Monday, November 3rd from 3:10pm - 4:25pm and, Thursday, November 5th from 3:10pm - 4:25pm. Sign ups outside of Mr. Dooley's classroom.
7th grade: Tryouts will be Wednesday, November 4th from 3:10pm - 4:25pm, and Thursday, November 5th from 3:10pm - 4:25pm. Sign ups are outside of Mr. Papson's room.
Please have a ride for your child promptly at 4:30pm at the back gym doors. Any questions? email Ms. Rilling or Mr. Dooley.
7th grade coach: Betsy Rilling ( elizabeth.rilling@muskegonorway.org)
8th grade coach: Paul Dooley ( paul.dooley@muskegonorway.org)
Open Gym at LDMS
Looking for something FUN to do on Saturday mornings? LDMS will be hosting Open Gym November 7th from 8-11AM( have ride at 11AM SHARP). Please donate 2 canned good or non-perishable items to benefit our local food pantry. Enter at the Park and Rec doors in the back of the gym.
Future Open Gym Dates:
November 14th
November 21st
Veterans Day Wall of Honor
Honor your beloved veteran by placing their name and picture on our Veterans Day Honor Wall.
Please complete THIS form, and get it back to your homeroom teacher before the deadline, which is Nov. 11th. Please note all photos submitted will be returned.
Muskego Warriors Trap Shooting Team
Would you like to learn more about the Muskego Warriors Trap Shooting Team? There will be Interest Shoot Days for you to experience the sport and learn more about the team.
LDMS 2026-27 Yearbooks
It's time to order your LDMS 2026-27 Yearbooks. Please click here for details.
AUDITIONS are November 16 and 17, 3:05 pm in the Choir Room
2026-27 PTO Meeting Schedule
The dates for PTO meetings this year are as follows:
November 17th
January 19th
March 16th
May 18th
Meetings are from 5:00 - 6:00pm in the library.
We hope to see you there!
Contact the LDMS PTO!
Email: ptolakedenoon@gmail.com
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Lake Denoon Middle School
Email: chad.krupar@muskegonorway.org
Website: https://www.muskegonorway.org/schools/lakedenoon/
Location: W216S10586 Crowbar Drive, Muskego, WI, USA
Phone: 262-971-1820
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