Top History Fair Students Advance to State

Braden Robinson (left)  Easton Cox (right)

Congratulations to Braden Robinson and Easton Cox.  These two 8th graders will be advancing to the state level for History Fair competition.  Braden Robinson placed 1st in the Historical Paper category.  Easton Cox placed 2nd in the Individual Exhibit category.  

History Fair

This year, Lorena Middle school had twenty six students who competed in the Regional History Fair held at Baylor University on Friday, February 20, 2015.  All Lorena students competed well. The following students received recognition.  Only the top two places advance to state.  Lorena Middle School will have two students advancing to state. 

Historical Paper:  Lexi Kincaid - 3rd Place
                               Braden Robinson - 1st Place

Individual Exhibit:  Nathan Neuhaus - Honorable Mention
                                   Easton Cox - 2nd Place

Group Documentary:  Stephan Spann, Tyler Pauley, Trapper Ensor, Braden and Daylen Browder - Honorable Mention

Individual Documentary:  Jett Forrest - Honorable Mention

Group Performance:   Hannah Anderson, Rylee Ritchie, Caroline Schrader - Honorable Mention

Special Award from Baylor Law School:  Lynda Farmer and Mackenzie Smith

Congratulations to all these students!

Historical Paper

Individual Exhibit

Group Documentary

Individual Documentary

Group Performance

Baylor Law Award

February Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to February's Teacher of the Month - Steve Glaser!

Mr. Glaser has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's February Teacher of the Month.  Mr. Glaser teaches Career Technology at Lorena Middle School.  This is his 15th year in education and his 13th year at the middle school campus.   

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Mr. Glaser received:

My student absolutely adores Mr. Glaser.  He is doing amazing things.  Mr. Glaser is not only teaching them right from wrong, but educating them.  He is using his lessons to teach these kids about real life situations.  I am thankful ever day for the things Mr. Glaser is doing with those kids in the classroom.  Mr. Glaser deserves a pat on the back.  He is definitely a CLASS ACT!!  

                                                Congratulations Mr. Glaser!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of 

the Month, please contact the school at 254-857-4621.

January is School Board Appreciation Month

Thank you to the Lorena ISD School Board!

January is School Board Appreciation Month.  The students and faculty of Lorena Middle School wish to thank each of our board members for their time and dedication.  Their volunteer service fosters an environment that creates excellence in teaching and learning.  Your "WORK OF HEART" is appreciated.

Semester Exam Schedule

At Lorena Middle School, only 7th and 8th graders take semester exams in their courses.  Exams will be administered Tuesday through Friday, January 13th - January 16th.  Following the school holiday on Monday, January 19th, the spring semester begins on Tuesday, January 20th.


Below is the semester exam schedule for Lorena Middle School:

7th Grade:     Tuesday - English and Math

                        Wednesday - English and Math

                        Thursday - Science and History

                        Friday - Electives

8th Grade:     Tuesday - English

                        Wednesday -  Math

                        Thursday - Science

                        Friday - History

Please contact your student's teacher for any additional details or if you have questions.

Resources for Students and Parents

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or TEKS are the standards teachers are required to teach for each grade level and subject area.  The general TEKS can be found on the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) website (http://tea.texas.gov/curriculum/teks/).

If you are interested in more detailed information to support the TEKS, a great resource can be found on the TEKS Resource System (TEKS RS) (pictured here) To access the TEKS RS, Click on the TEKS Resource System in the drop down menu under "For Parents" on this web page.  

The TEKS RS provides details and specific information about standards by grade level and subject area.  All core subject areas are included for grade 3 through 12.  This is one of many resources available to parents and students in the Lorena ISD.   When teachers post objectives, they will be posting the TEKS # along with it as a point of reference.  The TEKS Clarification provides each standard and support details for a better understanding of expectations.

If you have any questions about accessing this resource, please contact Mrs. Jenny Glaser, the instructional specialist at Lorena Middle School.

January Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to January's Teacher of the Month - Sondra Moseley!

Mrs. Moseley, has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's January Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Moseley is a teacher's aide at Lorena Middle School.  This is her 1st year on the middle school campus.  However, Mrs. Moseley has been in Lorena ISD for 9 years.  

Below is a portion of the nomination letter Mrs. Moseley received:

Mrs. Moseley is fantastic with students.  She has a challenging job, but she always has a smile on her face and a positive attitude.  She not only supports students to whom she is assigned, but any student in need of assistance.  Mrs. Moseley also helps out wherever and whenever needed.  Recently, there was a difficult situation in which she went above and beyond. In other words, Mrs. Moseley is incredible - her patience with students and her passion for what she does is evident.  She is truly deserving of being recognized as Teacher of the Month.  

                                                Congratulations Mrs. Moseley!!

If you are interested in nominating a teacher for Teacher of the Month, please contact the school at 254-857-4621.