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Running for treasurer?
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You'll have to work for your Oreo! These are photos of our own Abbigail Frail trying out the challenge. Though she doesn't really like Oreos, Abby still enjoyed the challenge. "It was very challenging but good for getting to know your friends." -Abbigail Frail
Oreo time! But there’s just one catch…
Mrs. McDonald dressed in a robe and hair rollers to celebrate Tired Teacher Thursday.
Underground Staff Spirit Week
Everyone knows how hard it is to work in a group of 4. Now imagine working in a group of 28 and making it look like one mind. Behind the scenes of yearbook can be chaotic at times. We try to get all the work done, while also making sure it is good quality.
Sneak Peak
Gardening Club members working hard on their garden.
Gardening Club
Meet the Vice President of our 2026 LCMS Student Council, Audrey Hu! Her commercial and posters obviously convinced her voters that she's the best choice. She was feeling confident before she knew and now she is taking her new position well.
Student Council Elections
All the inductees pose for a picture.
Beta Club Fall Induction Ceremony
Beta Club is ready to help move pumpkins.
Beta Club Pumpkin Patch
First meeting - the club is now over 60 students!
D&D, back and better than ever!
Photo provided by LCMS administration.
JV Volleyball boys first in the District!
Boys vs. Girls?
Boys vs. Girls?
This is last year's team. You could be a part of it this year! The girls JV team actually won the championship for county last year!
Cross country
Another Group of Wins!
Another Group of Wins!
Tuskawilla vs Chiles
Pigeon Key Field Trip
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8th Grade Dance
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Pre-8th Grade Dance
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“It was a hard school year, so I’m looking forward to summer,” said Grace Longsworth. (Left) “I feel nervous but happy at the same time since we’re about to start high school soon, but I’m glad I get to move on to a different, new place,” said Aili Orellano-Ocasio. (Right)
8th Grade Reactions
The 8th graders look over the 7 Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys. Grace Longsworth said, "The view was so pretty. The water was so clear." (Photo by Ms. Heckle)
Pigeon Key Trip
Transition To A Different Band
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"My favorite character from The Outsiders is Johnny Cade"- Junie Densberger (7). At just 16 Johnny is a vital part of the greaser gang, and just like everyone, he has his secrets. These iconic characters have been recreated in the movie and musical and continue to wow readers and audiences in many ways. This year 7th graders are loving the book just like all the generations of 7th before them.
7th Grade Outsiders Review
LCMS Student Emily Lentz is working on her civics worksheet, her partner next to her. Emily is a student in Mrs. Stone's 7th period. "It helped me understand how we made our rules and how Baron Montesquieu and John Locke thought about how government should be," Emily said.
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7th grade is heading to 8th
7th grade is heading to 8th
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Ms. Sanchez is helping her students with making the tortillas for a tasty treat in class!
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How do 6th graders feel about becoming 7th graders
Mila holds her award after her speech won at the district competition.
Mila Kiray Wins District 4H Speech Competition
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6th Grade’s Summer Plans
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Kendall Truong does Taekwondo, enjoys reading manga, listening to music, and doing photography. Her favorite artists are Stray Kids, TxT, Enhypen, Illit, and Yung Kai.