Blog Discontinuation

As of June 2017, Lorena Middle School is no longer updating this blog. You can find the latest news and information from the school by visiting our website at ms.lorenaisd.net.

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Yearbooks On Sale Now

Yearbooks are on sale now through May 25th.  Don't miss out on the memories! Order your 2016-2017 yearbook today.  Cost is $25 per yearbook.  Forms are available in the front office.

May Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School May Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Corrie Schrader.

This is Mrs. Schrader's first year to work at Lorena Middle School.  Mrs. Schrader teaches 8th grade Science.

Below are portions of the nomination letters Mrs. Schrader received:

Mrs. Schrader is an awesome Science teacher!  She is sort of strict but that makes class better.  Mrs. Schrader always makes sure we get whatever topic she is presenting.  I really like how she talks about Science and then gives us what it's like in the real world now. Plus, the greatest thing about Mrs. Schrader is that she is always happy and makes us laugh.  Mrs. Schrader deserves to be Teacher of the Month!

If you would like to nominate an educator for Teacher of the Month, please contact Dr. Drews the LMS office at 254-857-4621.

NJHS Outstanding Achievement Award

Pictured Left to Right:  Dr. Kucera, Superintendent, Mr. Kohls, ELAR teacher and NJHS Sponsor, Rylee Ritchie, NJHS President and Award Recipient, Dr. Drews, Lorena Middle School Principal

Congratulations to Rylee Ritchie! Rylee is the recipient of the 2017 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award!  She will receive a $500 award to place in a college savings account.  Rylee is in the 8th grade and is the 2016-2017  NJHS President at Lorena Middle School. We are very proud of Rylee.  Congratulations again to this very deserving student!

April Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School April Teacher of the Month - Mr. Craig Randolph.

This is Mr. Randolph's twenty-seventh year to work in education and all of them have been at Lorena Middle School.  Mr. Randolph teaches 6th grade Science and drives a bus route for the district.  

Below are portions of the nomination letters Mr. Randolph received:

Mr. Randolph deserves to be teacher of the month. We get to do lots of cool things in his class. I especially like the rocks he lets us check out.  Mr. Randolph makes science fun.

Mr. Randolph is a team player.  He is always trying new ways to get students to understand science and enjoy the labs and lessons.  When he finds something that really works, he shares it with colleagues so all students benefit. Mr. Randolph is an asset to Lorena Middle School.

If you would like to nominate an educator for Teacher of the Month, please contact Dr. Drews the LMS office at 254-857-4621.

STAAR Testing

The first round of STAAR testing is Tuesday, March 28th and Wednesday, March 29th.  Because testing can go through lunches, we do ask that parents not stay for lunch on testing dates.  If you wish to bring your student lunch, we do ask that you leave it in the office. 

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Tuesday, March 28th - 7th Writing and 8th Math
Wednesday, March 29th - 8th Reading
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Please contact the LMS Office at 254-857-4621 with any questions or concerns. We appreciate your continued support.

March Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School March Teacher of the Month - Coach Ashley Ellis.

This is Coach Ellis's sixth year to work at Lorena Middle School.  Coach Ellis teaches 7th grade Math and provides intervention to 7th and 8th graders in Math and Reading as well as Coaching in the Girls Athletics Program.  

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Coach Ellis received:

I would like to recommend Coach Ashley Ellis for teacher of the month.  She has done an outstanding job this year working with students across multiple grade levels and subjects. She works with each of her students individually to see that they are caught up in all core classes and fills in any gaps they may have.  Coach Ellis also works hard as a coach.  She displays love for each of her athletes while teaching them the sport.  In addition to her coaching and teaching, she has been instrumental in finding technology resources for her students, but then shares them with the rest of her middle school colleagues in an effort to help all students.  Lorena Middle School is blessed to have her on our team.

If you would like to nominate an educator for Teacher of the Month, please contact Dr. Drews the LMS office at 254-857-4621.