Lufkin Middle School News
🔬 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.
🌎 LMS 8th Graders Explore the GeoFORCE Texas Summer Academy
On Friday, January 24, Lufkin Middle School 8th graders had the exciting opportunity to learn about the GeoFORCE Texas Summer Academy, a once-in-a-lifetime experience available to Reset & Reimagine (R2) GEAR UP students.
This incredible program takes students on a weeklong adventure each summer, beginning before their freshman year of high school, to explore geological wonders across the United States. Through hands-on experiences, students gain a deeper understanding of science in ways that go beyond the classroom.
The application process encourages students to think about their future, set goals, and take the first steps toward achieving their dreams. We can’t wait to see how many of our Class of 2029 students are accepted into this prestigious program!
LMS Parent Night – Thursday, February 6th-5th Grade Parents
Attention 5th grade parents! Join us on February 6th at 6:00 PM for Parent Night at Lufkin Middle School! Learn about what’s ahead for the 2025-2026 school year and get all the details on course registration. We will also have a session available in Spanish.
¡Atención, padres de alumnos de 5.º grado! ¡Únase a nosotros el 6 de febrero a las 6:00 p. m. para la Noche de padres en Lufkin Middle School! Infórmese sobre lo que se viene para el año escolar 2025-2026 y obtenga todos los detalles sobre la inscripción a los cursos. También tendremos una sesión disponible en español. ¡No pierda esta oportunidad de prepararse para un nuevo y emocionante capítulo!
LMS Parent Night – Monday, February 10th- 6th & 7th Grade Parents
Attention Lufkin Middle School parents! Mark your calendars for Parent Night on Monday, February 10th!
🕕 6:00 PM – Current 6th grade parents
🕡 6:30 PM – Current 7th grade parents
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¡Atención, padres de la escuela secundaria Lufkin! ¡Marquen sus calendarios para la Noche de padres el 10 de febrero!
🕕 6:00 p. m. – Padres de alumnos actuales de 6.º grado
🕡 6:30 p. m. – Padres de alumnos actuales de 7.º grado
Thank You, Office Depot!
LMS is grateful to Office Depot for their generous donation of campus supplies! Your support helps ensure that our students and teachers have the tools they need to succeed. With your contribution, we can continue to create engaging and enriching learning environments across our campus.
Thank you for investing in education and making a difference in our schools! 💜💛
Cheer Tryout Information
Ready to join LISD Cheer?
Important Dates:
MANDATORY LISD Cheer/Mascot Tryout Meeting: February 18, 2025 at 6:30PM in LHS Auditorium.
Applications Due: February 25, 2025
Tryout Clinic: March 4-6, 2025
Tryouts: March 7, 2025
Location: Lufkin HS Purple Gym
🎄🎅 It’s time to get into the holiday spirit with the 12 Days of Christmas Attendance Challenge! 🎁✨
Join us December 3-18, 2024, as we encourage students to show up, stay engaged, and make every day count! Consistent attendance leads to success, and we’re here to celebrate students who rise to the challenge.
📅 Mark your calendars and help us spread the word! Let’s make this the best attendance challenge yet!
Check out the details and get involved! 📲 Scan the QR code on the image for more information.
🎉 A Big Thank You to Grandough Baking Company! 🎂
We’re so grateful to Grandough Baking Company for generously donating the delicious birthday cakes for our November Staff Birthdays! Your kindness brings smiles to our staff and makes their special day even sweeter. 🧁💜💛
Let’s give a shout-out to this amazing local business for supporting our Panther family! 🐾
🎄🎶 Join Us for the LMS Band’s Annual Christmas Concert! 🎶🎄
The holiday season is here, and we’re excited to invite you to the Lufkin Middle School Band’s Annual Christmas Concert! Come and enjoy the festive sounds of the season performed by our talented students.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 19
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium, Lufkin High School
Let’s celebrate the holidays together with beautiful music and Panther pride! 🐾💜💛
🎶✨ Lufkin Middle School Choir Concert! ✨🎶
Get ready for an evening of beautiful melodies and holiday spirit! Join us for the Lufkin Middle School Choir Concert as our talented students perform festive songs to celebrate the season.
📅 Date: Monday, December 16
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Tom Jack Lucas Auditorium, Lufkin High School
Bring your family and friends for a magical evening filled with music and joy! 🎄