Lake Placid Middle School

United Way - United We Shine: School Spirit Showdown

LPM is competing against the other schools in the district in the School Spirit Showdown.

Please review our video and vote (donate) for LPM!

https://secure.qgiv.com/event/uwcfschoolspirit/team_leaderboard/

LPM Literacy Week - Friday 1/30/26

LPM Volleyball is at Hill-Gustat Tonight!

Use this Gofan link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/event/5996095?schoolId=FL67503

LOCK-IN ALERT, LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL!

Get ready for an after-school LOCK-IN you won’t want to miss!

Where: LPMS Gym
When: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Cost: $5.00 (Concessions available for purchase!)

Don’t miss out—see you in the gym!
(All LPM students invited who do not have a referral during the Month of January)

LPM Volleyball is at Walker Memorial tonight.
Game time: 6:00 PM
Address: 1525 W Avon Blvd, Avon Park, FL

Come Support our Lady Dragons!

Parents & Guardians!
Join us for our School Advisory Council (SAC) & Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO) meeting Monday Night! Your voice matters, and this is a great opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, and help shape our school community.

🕒 Monday - January 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍 LPM Media Center

We hope to see you there!

LPM Literacy Week: January 26-30

LPM Home Volleyball Game Tonight!

Attention 8th Grade Families! 🎢🐅

It’s time to celebrate the end of middle school with a trip to Busch Gardens! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, for a day of thrills, animals, and memories.

Key Details:

Total Cost: $130 (includes tickets & meal tickets)

Time of trip: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Important Deadlines: * $50 Deposit due by February 27

Final $80 Payment due by April 10

Payment Link: https://highlands.revtrak.net/middle-schools-page/lake-placid-middle/lpm-student-fees/#/v/lpm-8th-grade-trip

Eligibility Check: Make sure you’re staying on track! To attend, students must have no more than 7 unexcused absences or 2 discipline referrals this semester, no failing grades, and no outstanding fines.

Remember, LPMS Dress Code is required and Busch Gardens is a cashless park. For any specific questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ridgeway.

Let’s make this the best trip yet! #LPMS #8thGradeTrip #BuschGardens2026 #ClassOf2030

LPM Volleyball Season Starts Tuesday 1/20/26.
LPM vs. Sebring Middle
LPM Gym - 6:00 PM
Purchase Tickets at: https://gofan.co/event/5882109?schoolId=FL67503

📢 Lake Placid Middle School Reminder 📢

Just a reminder for families and students:

📅 No School on Monday, January 19
In observance of the MLK Holiday, Lake Placid Middle School will be closed.

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, takes time to reflect, and we’ll see students back at school on Tuesday!

⏰ Reminder: Awards & Report Card Night is Tomorrow! ⏰

📅 Tuesday, January 13, 2026

🏆 Awards Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
📍 LPM Gymnasium

6th Grade: 5:30 PM
7th Grade: 6:00 PM
8th Grade: 6:30 PM

📘 Report Card Distribution
📍 Commons
🕠 Begins at 5:30 PM for ALL students

We look forward to celebrating student achievement and sharing academic progress with our families. See you tomorrow! 🎉🎓

🎉 Lake Placid Middle School Awards & Report Card Night 🎉

📅 Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Join us as we celebrate student achievement at our Awards Ceremony, followed by Report Card Night!

🏆 Awards Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
📍 LPM Gymnasium

6th Grade: 5:30 PM
7th Grade: 6:00 PM
8th Grade: 6:30 PM

Students who received an invitation are scheduled to be recognized during their grade-level ceremony.

📘 Report Card Distribution
📍 Commons
🕠 Begins at 5:30 PM for ALL students

We look forward to celebrating our students’ accomplishments and partnering with families to support their academic success. We hope to see you there! 🎓👏

🏐 LPM VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS ARE HERE! 🏐

📅 Tryouts start Tuesday, 1/6/26
⏰ After school
📍 LPM Gym

⚠️ IMPORTANT: To participate, girls must have a current physical uploaded to Athletic Clearance before tryouts. No physical = no tryout!

Grab your gear, bring the energy, and come show us what you’ve got! 💪🔥
Let’s go, LPM Volleyball! 🐾🏐

Welcome back, students. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces on Tuesday, January 6th as we begin the second half of the school year. We are excited to continue our learning adventure together and wish everyone a great start to the new year.

#WelcomeBack #NewSemester #LearningTogether #SchoolCommunity

Lake Placid Middle School families, this is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday 12/19/25, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

Also on Friday, students will participate in their 2nd quarter PBIS celebration. A concession stand will be available for students to purchase items. Please plan accordingly.

#LakePlacidMiddle #EarlyRelease

LPM Basketball Tonight!
Tip off is at 6:00 PM
8th Grade Recognition (between the girls & boys game)
Last game of the year vs. Hill-Gustat

Purchase tickets at: https://gofan.co/event/5261638?schoolId=FL67503

Go Dragons!

Dear LPM Families,

We’d love to hear from you! Please take about 90 seconds to let us know how we’re doing by completing our short annual parent survey. Your feedback helps us strengthen student relationships, improve learning conditions, and enhance the overall school environment.

Your responses are confidential, and the survey is voluntary. Your input makes a big difference. If you have children at more than one school, please complete the survey once for each school by clicking the link below more than once.

The survey will remain open through the end of December. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8LFK6ZF

Thank you for taking a moment to share your thoughts and help us continue improving our schools for every student.