STAAR Testing 

Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday, March 30th are STAAR testing dates on the Lorena Middle School Campus. The 7th grade Writing STAAR and 8th grade Math STAAR are administered on Tuesday.  The 8th grade Reading STAAR is administered on Wednesday.  On these two days, students may not have guests join them at lunch.  Food can be left in the office, but no guests on testing day please.  Thank you for your continued support.

March Teacher of the Month

Congratulations 
to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for March - Mr. Cory Smith!



Mr. Smith is not a regular teacher but he has made a huge difference on the middle school campus.  He works with all grade levels in various capacities, helping students and teachers. This is Mr. Smith's first year at Lorena Middle School.  Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from Abilene Christian University.  Mr. Smith's greatest passion is serving others through education and ministry. 

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

What a blessing it has been for teachers and students to work with Mr. Smith.  He is a positive male role model who many of our students need.  He goes above and beyond with his students and is always there for them.  He has developed a small life lesson class on Friday mornings before school and it has been very beneficial to those who attend.  He is always willing to help with a happy heart. When Mr. Smith works with our students, many don't even realize they are learning.  He gives them the tools they need to be successful when they face difficult situations.  Because of him, students are better equipped to make well-informed positive decisions.  Mr. Smith is an amazing addition to the Lorena Middle School staff. He is irreplaceable and I am so thankful he is part of our LMS team.


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

Science FAIR

Science Fair is due Thursday, February 25th.  Tables will be set up in the MS gym.  If you are helping your student bring their board in the school, please park in the parking lots.  We will have time for public viewing, Thursday night from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.  Students may take boards home after 6:30 Thursday night.  Science Fair is for 6th and 7th graders only.  Please contact your science teacher with any questions or check his or her website.  Thanks. 

Friday, February 12th at Lorena Middle School

Friday, February 12th 
Friday morning from 9:00 am to 11:40 am, all 7th and 8th graders will be traveling to area nursing homes to visit residents in a Day of Service.  Students will deliver fleece lap blankets and Valentines Cards.  Students will also have banners and music created to play during their visit.  Our hopes are to brighten the days of others in our surrounding communities.

Lorena MS PTO will be hosting a Gym Night and Dance.  Gym Night is 6:00 to 7:30 pm and is for LMS 6th graders only.  The Dance is from 7:45 to 9:30 pm. and is for LMS 7th and 8th graders only.  Cost of admission is $5 and includes two slices of pizza and a drink.  Parents are asked to drop off in the back and pick up students in the front.  Please contact the office if you have questions or if you would like to volunteer.  

There will also be a Drug Awareness presentation for parents who may be interested.  The first session begins at 6:00 and a second session at 7:30 in the LMS Resource Side of the Library (across from the front office).

February Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for February - Mrs. Deborah Peevey!

Mrs. Peevey has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's February Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Peevey teaches Theater 1 and Theater 2 as well as 6th grade Character Education at Lorena Middle School.  She also directs the UIL One Act Play for LMS.  This is her 3rd year at Lorena Middle School.  

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

Mrs. Peevey gives her all to everything she does.  She has very high expectations for herself and for her students.  Lorena Middle School is fortunate to have such hard working educators dedicated to excellence.  Most recently, Mrs. Peevey has been instrumental in the Leopards Lending Hands project.  She has organized a trip to area nursing homes as a service project.  Every LMS student and many parents have helped contribute to this project.  We have hundreds of fleece lap blankets and all tutorial classes have been creating personal Valentines Cards.  On February 12th, all 7th and 8th graders will deliver Valentines Cards and Fleece Lap Blankets to the residents.  What a great lesson for our students to learn - giving back to our community.  I'm sure this project will touch the hearts of many nursing home residents.  In turn our students will have a chance to participate in a great volunteer opportunity.  Kuddos to Mrs. Peevey for taking on this project in addition to her other responsibilities.  


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

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for January - 
Coach Whitney Holdbrook!

Coach Holdbrook has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's January Teacher of the Month.  Coach Holdbrook is the Middle School Girls' Athletic Coordinator.  She teaches 7th and 8th Grade Athletics and Physical Education to all grades at Lorena Middle School.  She is also an assistant coach at Lorena High School.   This is her 3rd year in education and her 1st year at Lorena Middle School.  

Below are portions of the nomination letters Coach Holdbrook received:

Coach Holdbrook deserves to be Teacher of the Month.  For the first time, girls basketball has a C team.  She has given all girls interested in playing basketball an opportunity.  Coach Holdbrook is always positive.  She is firm and has high expectations for us but helps us too.  Coach Holdbrook helps us set goals and then makes sure we work hard to achieve them. She ROCKS!  Coach Holdbrook is a great addition to Lorena Middle School and deserves Teacher of the Month.


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

December Teacher of the Month

Congratulations to the Lorena Middle School Teacher of the Month for December - 
Mrs. Tonya Cargill!

Mrs. Cargill has been nominated and selected as Lorena Middle School's December Teacher of the Month.  Mrs. Cargill teaches 6th grade Reading  at Lorena Middle School.   This is her 19th year in education and her 10th year at the middle school campus.   

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

Mrs. Cargill should be teacher of the month because she makes her lessons more interactive for the kids.  She brings the lessons to life when I am in her class.  When she dresses up she makes sure you know that it isn't all fun and games; that it is a regular learning day.  When you have trouble with a question or something, she doesn't explain and give you the answer right then and there, she gives you little hints and encourages you to find the answer yourself.  I think Mrs. Cargill is a Wonderful teacher.

Mrs. Cargill creates an alternate universe - it's like you are really IN what you are learning. She dresses up and really gets excited about her lessons and that makes me want to be there. Plus we are reading a book that no one else is getting to read! I wish I could be in her class all day.


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