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4 more teachers join the LCMS staff
The Little Mermaid Jr. Musical
The Hydroponics team meets Mayor Sladek!
Hydroponics Camp
Adrianna Russell (5th) went to the PTSA skate night because of her older sister who currently attends LCMS. When she was asked how it felt beating 6th graders in a skating race that happened during the event, she answered by saying, “It felt nice.”
PTSA Skate Night
Admin Spotlight
Admin Spotlight
Go beyond a single photo with slideshows
Go beyond a single photo with slideshows
Take your stories beyond the text
Take your stories beyond the text
Use social media to increase readership
Use social media to increase readership
Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton
In Ms. Swallow’s Chorus classes, students signed the song “A Better Place”. Students in Chorus not only learn how to sing, but also learn how to sign. Lilia Bennett (7th) says, “My favorite part about this experience was when we were just signing, not singing.” Signing can be super fun at times and learning to sign can be very useful in the future!
This is Chorus
Mila Kiray Wins the Sixth Grade 4H Speech
Mila Kiray Wins the Sixth Grade 4H Speech
Meet Your Designers
Meet Your Designers
LCMS Thespians laugh at a performance made by Sadie Richmond, an 8th grader at Lawton and Ilse Alysha, an associates graduate from Seminole State College. "Theatre is not only something fun to do, but it's a way to change people's life and that's what I think I like the most about it," said Ilse.
Jr. Thespians attend a Theatre Workshop with Students from Seminole State College
Symphonic band performing on April 10, 2025
Symphonic and Concert Band Perform At MPA
Rubik’s Cube Club
Creative Writing Club
Creative Writing Club
The council discusses and collaborates on ideas for the school. Audrey Hu (7th grade representative) said, “It’s going great this year and it’s really fun to be in!”
Student Council Discusses December Spirit Days
Battle of the Books
Battle of the Books
Eleanor Cronin (8) explains to the Beta members what she needs them to do.
Beta Club
Cross Country
Coach Braun gives her team a pep talk.
JHMS vs. LCMS basketball
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Use the recent sports scores widget
Choose the right image size for online
Choose the right image size for online
Tell the full story in long form
Tell the full story in long form
“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
In Ms. Maher's first period class La'nasia Echavarria and Ilanna Krzeminski are cutting open their frog to find out that it was pregnant. "I was so surprised when I found out the frog was pregnant and was filled with eggs" Ilanna Krzeminski said.
Frog Dissection Day

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Nicole DeRidder is currently in 8th grade and is in her second year on the yearbook team, where she has taken on the role of editor in chief this year.

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