Lakewood Middle

November 2025

November is always a busy month at LMS. Girls basketball and boys wrestling are in full swing, and we

have multiple events coming up, designed to have students explore classes and careers that might

interest them.

- On November 3, our eighth grade students will participate in a "pathway fair." Students from Central

will inform students on different classes they can take to complete a pathway while in high school.

- On November 19, our seventh graders will be participating in a career hunt in which employers from

the community will provide hands-on learning experiences for our students.

It is important during this busy time that students and families stay focused on classroom grades.

Students that fail a core class (math, english, reading, science, and social studies) will be required to do

credit recovery during the second semester or attend summer school. This will involve students working in

the afterschool program or during an elective.

We encourage students and guardians to check grades in Skyward routinely. We also encourage guardians

to reach out to teachers or counselors with any questions on how to help your student find success.

- Scott Chrisman, Principal

Principal's Message

Home of the Mustangs

LMS had our first vocal and orchestra concert s in late Oct ober. The student s performed well and

are already preparing for their Wint er concert s.

We're Grateful for You!

Chocolate Fundraiser Reminder:

Chocolate money was due October 1. If you received a letter stapled

to the back of your students' report card at conferences, we need to

collect your money ASAP. These funds help support our students'

needs throughout the year and are critical to our success!

Please email Mr. Mettlen with any questions.

Mr. Mettlen

As we head into Thanksgiving Break (November 24?28), we?re

thankful for our amazing students, families, and staff who help

make every school day count.

Did you know that consistent attendance helps students feel

connected, reduces stress, and builds a sense of belonging?

Every school day offers valuable opportunities to learn, grow, and

connect.

Let?s keep showing up and growing together! If your family or

child needs support, please reach out to your building?s social

worker for assistance.

Great ness Grows When You?re Here, and we can?t wait to see everyone back on Monday,

December 1, 2025.

Thank You!

A special "Thank You!"

to all of the families who donated snacks & drinks for our teachers

during Parent/Teacher Conferences October 15 & 16.

Lakewood S.T.a.R. Achievement Club

Lakewood's STaR Achievement Club was created to bring attention to and celebrate the

successes of our Mustang student body. Strong academic achievement, responsible and

safe behavior, and a conscious display of maturity exemplifies what makes a Lakewood

Mustang.

The Basics To Know:

1. To be eligible for a club, your student has an entire quarter (first quarter, second quarter,

third quarter, and fourth quarter). The next quarter is when they receive their incentives.

2. Their eligibility for a club starts over every new quarter.

3. Fourth quarter data will still earn your student a club level but instead of receiving the

predetermined incentives, they will be entered in drawings for the end of the year incentives.

(Due to not seeing them in the summer.)

4. To be eligible for the Mustang or Silver Clubs, your student must participate in a civic

activity. Guidance has been provided to the students and Mr. Mettlen is available for help.

The overall program was discussed in Advisories at the beginning of the school year with

fliers sent home for parents/guardians. Ask your student about the program and take the

opportunity to set goals for the school year with them. If you have more questions, Mr. Emig

is also available.

Mustang Online Store

The winter Mustang Online Store through Shirts by Francis will be

re-opened from November 10 to November 24.

Products ordered through the store will be delivered to the school

and distributed to families in time for the holidays.

The store will include the same great items from the first store,

plus new items that weren't available in the first quarter.

October's Teacher of the Month

Timothy

Lewis

Grade 6

Blythe

Lobdell

Grade 6

Jayleen

Jarboe

Grade 7

Damon Boyer

Math-Grade 6

Talha

Sakiroglu

Grade 8

October Students of the Week

November Calendar

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 12 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

November 1:

Honors Music

at Goddard

9:00 a.m.

November 24-28

No School: Thanksgiving

Recess

November 6:

Jazz Festival

at McPherson

(All Day)

November 18:

SITE Council

Meeting

Lakewood

Conference

Room

12:00 p.m.

Community members age 65 and older are invited to pick up a free Senior Pass from the

district office. This pass provides complimentary admission to most regular-season athletic

events and district activities throughout the year.

Please note that the Senior Pass is not valid for events held at Tony?s Pizza Events Center or

Kansas Wesleyan University.

To receive your pass, please visit the District Office, 1511 Gypsum Ave., in person during

regular business hours. For more information, call (785) 309-4700.

Scott Chrisman Principal

Christina Green Assistant Principal

Jayson Emig Assistant Principal

Tami Frank Secretary

Phone Number: 785-309-4000

LMS Mustangs

LMS Mustangs School Website

District Website

# LMSMustangs

# 305GrowsGreatness

Unified School District #305 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities and provides equal

access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any person having inquiries concerning Unified School District #305 compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, ADA, Title IX, or Section 504 is

directed to contact the Unified School District #305 Executive Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 797, Salina, Kansas 67402, 785-309-4726.

Senior Activity Pass Information

Join us for Building Bridges 2025, an event connecting community

members, businesses, families, students, and educators to

celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) in USD 305.

- When: Tuesday, November 11, from 3:30?5:00 p.m.

- Where: South High School, 730 E. Magnolia Rd.

Building Bridges 2025