We've had a great week celebrating our Saber Staff! Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close with our favorite new tradition of transforming our principals into baristas. Mr. Morton and Mr. Horton made rounds through the hallways this morning to deliver coffee, burritos and pastries to our fabulous staff to thank them for all their hard work and dedication this year.
Ous Saber Staff Spotlight this week shines on our Life Skills team, led by Ms. Belkin. Ms. Belkin is new to LMS this year! She's done a fabulous job of leading her team of veteran paraprofessionals in supporting our students with the most diverse academic, physical and social emotional needs. Ms. Belkin's quiet, caring and thoughtful nature has been a huge asset to our team. Paraprofessionals, Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Conilogue, Mr. Pettibone and Mr. Worthington go above and beyond every day in making sure they're students are loved and supported at whatever level they are at. This team also jumps in to help as needed around the building. Their smiling faces fill LMS with Saber Spirit!
During WYTOPP testing, all students had the opportunity to visit The Sinks on one of their testing break days. We appreciate the Sinks Canyon staff and their willingness to support place based learning here at LMS!
Today we thank our school nurses, Mrs. Peters and Mr. Pruett for keeping our Sabers healthy and headed in the right direction each day. Not only are they the keepers of the magical bandaids, ice packs and crackers, they are ready for any emergency that comes their way.
The first week in May is traditionally teacher appreciation week. This year, LMS is changing things up a bit to acknowledge and celebrate all of our staff members as each is critically important in growing every Saber, every day. From putting in extra hours prepping engaging activities each day, to coaching various activities and clubs, to spending personal money to make sure bellies are free from midday rumbles, our middle school staff consistently goes the extra mile to make high levels of teaching and learning happen. We invite our community to join us in recognizing the dedication and hard work of our staff during this week of appreciation.
We only have 34 yearbooks left to sell! Buy yours today!
Online orders are now closed. Please bring $20 cash to the front office to purchase.
Yearbooks will be delivered on the last day of school during first period class. If your child will not be here on the last day, please email Mrs. Jensen for early delivery at cristinajensen@landerschools.org
Online orders are now closed. Please bring $20 cash to the front office to purchase.
Yearbooks will be delivered on the last day of school during first period class. If your child will not be here on the last day, please email Mrs. Jensen for early delivery at cristinajensen@landerschools.org
A new tradition begins! Eighth grade teachers planned a surprise pancake breakfast to kick off the day as a celebration of the hard work students demonstrated during their WYTOPP testing. Thank you to the staff who helped with planning, donating supplies and flipping pancakes to make this fun event happen!
The Saber Food Service staff is the BEST! We're so thankful for the food that's served with a smile every day. Happy Lunch Hero Day!
LMS would like to give a shout out to our bus drivers! We appreciate your kindness, patience and safety in getting our Sabers to school each day. Thank you!
Our LMS Saber Spotlight is shining on our Behavior Resource Room staff this week. This group of dedicated educators exemplifies the idea of 'teamwork makes the dream work' as they juggle multiple challenges throughout the week. New her position at LMS this year, Ms. Declerk, leads the BRR staff in meeting the diverse needs of our students who require and additional layer of support. Leading from the heart with a tremendous amount of patience, Ms. Declerk models for all of us what it means to truly meet students where they're at. Her fabulous team of paraprofessionals demonstrates warmth, flexibility and understanding in their work with all students. LMS is grateful for the hard work of our BRR Team!
Come out and cheer for our Lander Valley Unified Team on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 9am at the Riverton High School Track.
LMS took 2nd place in the Central Division of the Wyoming State Mathematics Competition at CWC in Riverton this week! Our 7th and 8th grade Sabers representatives worked hard to represent our school. Also a shout out to Mrs. McGilvray and Mr. Stephen for mentoring this group!
LMS Sabers will be WYTOPP testing during the weeks of April 20th and 27th on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Grades are divided into two groups. Half the grade will test while the other half attends fun activities and then they'll swap the next day. Students can find out which group they're in by checking the posters in the hallways or on the screen in The Commons. Help us be successful by ensuring students are in school on these days, well rested, and fueled up . Please check in with the LMS office if you have questions. Thank you!
April 7th's Special School Board Meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled School Board meeting is on Tuesday April 21st at 6pm.
The Saber Spotlight shines on half our our exploratory team this week as we celebrate Ms. Olsen in Art, Mrs. Case in Computer Science, Mrs. Nash in FaCS and Mrs. Rounds in Spanish! With the exception of Mrs. Rounds, this team is all new to LMS this year. Each of these teachers work hard to connect with students, offering their support in a multitude of ways. Providing snacks and positive reinforcement in addition to hands on learning, these teachers go above and beyond every day. They are always willing to lend a hand to a colleague, share a smile with a student and go the extra mile in making LMS the best place it can be. We are lucky to have such a dedicated Exploratory Team!
This week LMS celebrates the Math Resource Team! This team helps students bridge math gaps to reach success in the classroom and in achieving personal goals. Mrs. Thomas thinks outside the box to come up with new ideas on how to support striving students with their math. She has strong structures in her classroom that encourage students to put forth their best effort. Mr. Jensen takes a systematic approach to teaching and carefully tailors his lessons to individual student needs. He works hard to build relationships with students so that students are comfortable when working through challenging math work with his support. Math Resource Paraprofessionals, Mrs. Simpson and Ms. Stanger, are both new to LMS this year. They have quickly become favorites of the students and staff because of their warm and friendly natures and willingness to jump in and help whenever the needs arises. The LMS Math Resource team strives to build connections with students that empower effort and growth!
The LMS Staff Spotlight shines on our Social Studies Team this week! This veteran team makes both history and current events come alive for our Sabers each day. Mrs. Simonson engages 6th graders with opportunities to demonstrate learning through hands on projects that stimulate creativity throughout the year. Mrs. Simonson sets high expectations for all students and is always willing to support their success. In 7th grade, Mr. Simpson fosters independence and text book skills as students learn about the origins of the United States. In Mr. Simpson's classes students build essential life skills in addition to social studies knowledge. Last but not least is Mr. Swift in 8th grade. Mr. Swift picks up where 7th grade leaves building an important bridge between 7th grade and high school. Mr. Swift encourages students to think critically about the world around them as they interact historical concepts. He strives to develop students' characters along with their academic achievement.
Soccer season is almost here!
