Lufkin Middle School News
LMS StuCo Food Drive
Help us make a difference this Thanksgiving season!
📅 November 3rd – November 12th
LMS Student Council is collecting food to create Thanksgiving baskets for LMS students and their families.
🧺 Donation items needed:
Corn • Green Beans • Carrots • Mac & Cheese • Instant Potatoes • Sweet Potatoes • Boxed Dressing Mix
Students can bring donations to their designated period teacher:
🍂 6th Grade – 5th Period
🍂 7th Grade – 2nd Period
🍂 8th Grade – 4th Period
🎉 The class with the most items (per grade) will win a popsicle and surprise treat party after Thanksgiving break!
Let’s show our Panther pride by giving back this holiday season!
(Flyer below for details!)
✨Honor America Night✨
This Saturday, November 8th, our LHS Panther Band and Band Booster Club will proudly present Honor America Night at Abe Martin Stadium!
Come out and enjoy an evening of great music and community spirit as we celebrate our nation and those who serve. ❤️💙
📅 Gates open: 6:00 PM
🎶 Show begins: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $5.00
Tickets are available through any LISD Band member, the LHS Band Office, or at the gate.
The graphic below has all the details — don’t miss it!
🎶Congratulations All-Region Choir Contestants🎶
We’re so proud of our talented choir students who represented Lufkin ISD at the All-Region Choir Contest! Their hard work, dedication, and passion for music truly shined on stage. Congratulations to all who participated and to those advancing to the next level—your Panther pride and musical excellence continue to inspire us all!
Football Game Day
Bring your Panther spirit and join us for an exciting night!
Gate: Cashless entry (card/online only). Tickets: $4 per person.
Concessions: Cash accepted (cards welcome).
Seating: All guests must sit in the stands—please avoid standing on fences or rails.
Parking: Enter from Tulane Dr. and park in the large lot in front of the Main Office. Additional parking available in the Denman lot and the Panther Gym lot.
Supervision: All students MUST be accompanied by an adult.
It is a GREAT day to be a LMS Panther!
It’s a Great Day to be a Panther! Browse our photo highlights to see learning in action, students leading, and campus life humming—from classrooms and clubs to fine arts, athletics, and community events. Check back often—new moments are added regularly!
📸Picture Day — September 5 📸
Smile, Panthers! All students will be photographed during the school day.
Order: Go to mylifetouch.com, enter the Picture Day ID from the flyer, choose your background/package.
📵Personal Communication Devices on Campus
In accordance with Texas House Bill 1481, all electronic devices must be turned off when students arrive on campus. Devices should be placed in backpacks or bags and remain out of sight during the school day.
This includes: phones, smart watches, tablets, headphones, AirPods and similar devices. Electronic devices are not to be visible before school or during school hours.
Thank you for helping us keep our focus on learning and ensuring a distraction-free environment for all students.
Click below to view Lufkin ISD’s policy.
🕒 LMS Daily Bell Schedule
At Lufkin Middle School, we want families to stay informed and students to be set up for success each day. Our bell schedule helps keep the school day running smoothly, including class times and lunch rotations for each grade level.
Click below to view the full detailed schedule.
🎉 Thank You, VeraBank! 🎉
A huge thank you to VeraBank for sponsoring our August Staff Birthday Celebrations at Lufkin Middle School! Your generosity helps us celebrate and appreciate our amazing team in a special way. We are grateful for your support of our Panther family!
🔬 2025 GEAR UP STEM Summer Camp for Incoming 9th Graders
🔬 2025 GEAR UP STEM Summer Camp
Get ready for hands-on learning and scientific fun! The 2025 STEM Summer Camp is open to all incoming 9th graders and will be held at Lufkin High School.
🗓 Dates: June 30 – July 3
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Lufkin High School
📌 Limited space available – Register early!
Camp Activities Include:
💨 STEM & Engineering Design – Build and test wind turbines
🧪 Chemistry in Action – Foam gnomes, hand warmers, and ice cream
💡 Electric Circuits – Light-up sculptures with conductive dough
🫀 Biomedical Engineering – Artery repairs and bone fixes
⬇️ Click Below for more information and to Register.
🎉 Perfect Attendance Drawing 🎉
We’re recognizing students who show up and give their best every day! All students with perfect attendance from May 12–16 will be entered into a drawing for a special prize.
🎟️ One winner per grade level will be drawn during lunch on May 19th — so be here, every day, all week long for your chance to win!
Let’s finish strong, Panthers! 💜🐾
💜💛 Honoring the Heart of LMS – Our Employees of the Year!💜💛
Join us in celebrating our 2024–2025 Lufkin Middle School Employees of the Year!
💜Teacher of the Year – Tracy Mitchell
💛Paraprofessional of the Year – Janice Lewis
💜 Newcomer of the Year – Abigail Burfine
These incredible educators go above and beyond every day to support, inspire, and uplift our students.
It’s a Great Day to Be an LMS Panther!
This is THE Middle School Experience You’ve Been Looking For!
Welcome to Lufkin Middle School — where opportunity meets excellence and every student is set up to shine.
⭐From STEM and high school credit courses…
⭐To sports, cheer, band, and fine arts…
⭐To real support from people who know your name and want you to win…
This is where Panthers find their purpose and build their future.
Ready to be part of something great?
Come by or give us a call!
📞 (936) 630-4444
🏫 1255 Tulane Dr, Lufkin, TX 75901
Congratulations to the 2025–2026 LMS Drill Team!
We’re proud to announce the newest members of the LMS Drill Team. These students earned their place through hard work, spirit, and dedication. We look forward to a great year ahead!
2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20
21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
31, 32, 33, 34, 36
Announcing the 2025–2026 LMS Majorettes!
Congratulations to the new Lufkin Middle School Majorettes for the 2025–2026 school year!
We are proud to welcome the following students to the line:
A, B, C, F, H, I, K, L, M, N, Q, R, S, U, V, W
We can’t wait to see you shine under the lights and lead with Panther pride!
🌟✨ LMS 8th Grade Formal ✨🌟
Join us for a special night as we celebrate our 8th graders with the 2024–2025 end-of-year formal, hosted by the LMS 8th Grade Student Council. The evening will be filled with music, dancing, and memories “Under the Stars.”
🗓 Wednesday, May 21st
📍 Abrams – 107 S Cotton Square
⏰ 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Click below for detailed information on eligibility, dress code, ticket sales, and more.
📚 STAAR Testing at Lufkin Middle School
STAAR testing season is here for our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Panthers! Please help your child feel confident and prepared by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time.
Check out our quick Parent Tips to help your student do their best—before, during, and after the test. Your support makes all the difference!
🎉 Lufkin Middle School Shout-Outs! 🎉
Join us in celebrating our Teacher of the Month, Katie Boulware, and our Support Staff of the Month, Beth Thigpen!
We’re so grateful for both of these incredible women who go above and beyond for our Panther family.
GOOD LUCK, LMS PANTHERS!
We’re cheering on our amazing Lufkin Middle School students as they compete in the Angelina County Youth Fair this week! These hardworking Panthers have spent countless hours preparing, and now it’s time for them to shine. Come out and support these students as their...
7th Grade STEM Field Trip
Our 7th grade STEM students had an incredible experience on their field trip to Texas A&M Galveston!
From a hands-on shark dissection to exploring oyster reef ecology and getting a glimpse of campus life, this college exposure trip offered unforgettable learning opportunities. After a fun day of learning, they enjoyed some time in the Galveston Historic District on The Strand and wrapped up the trip with dinner at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Huge thanks to Texas A&M Galveston for hosting us and inspiring our students to dive deeper into science and higher education!
Lufkin Middle School Yearbooks Are On Sale!
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories! The LMS Yearbook Sale runs from March 2nd – May 2nd for just $40 per yearbook!
✨ Personalization is available at an additional cost—but hurry! The deadline for personalization is March 21st.
🛍️ Ordering Options:
💻 Online: Order at www.balfour.com (with extra icon and personalization options available).
🏫 In-Person: Bring cash or check to Room 508 (Ms. Doss). Make checks payable to Lufkin Middle School.
🎭🎶✨ Fine Arts Showcase ✨🎶🎭
Join us on Monday, March 3rd, at 6:00 PM in the Lufkin Middle School Auditorium for a spectacular Fine Arts Showcase! This special evening will highlight the incredible talents of our students across all fine arts programs, including music, theater, dance, and more!
Not only will you witness amazing performances, but you’ll also be part of the grand reopening of our auditorium! 🎉
📍 Location: LMS Auditorium
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
🚗 Parking: Available in the Auditorium and Car Rider lots off Denman Avenue.
Come celebrate the arts with us and support our talented students!
TV Giveaway – Perfect Attendance Challenge! 🎉📺
Attention students! Want a chance to win a brand-new TV? It’s simple—just show up!
✅ How to Enter:
Students with perfect attendance from February 19 – March 7 will be automatically entered into the giveaway.
🏆 Winners Announced:
The lucky winners will be revealed on March 7 during each grade level lunch—so be there to see if you’ve won!
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity—show up, stay present, and win big!
Course Description Guides for the 2025-2026 School Year
The Course Description Guides for the 2025-2026 School Year are now available in English and Spanish!
📖 Explore course options and plan for success by accessing the guides below. Click “Read More” to view! ⬇️
Las Guías de Descripción de Cursos para el Año Escolar 2025-2026 ya están disponibles en inglés y español.
📖 Explora las opciones de cursos y planifica el éxito accediendo a las guías a continuación. ¡Haz clic en “Leer más” para verlas! ⬇️
🔬LMS 8th Grade STEM Science Fair🔬
On January 22, 2025, our 8th Grade STEM students showcased their innovation and scientific skills at the LMS Science Fair! We are proud to announce that the Top 10 winners will advance to the Region 7 Science Fair, proudly representing Lufkin Middle School!
Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and dedication!
Click below to view the winners.