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Mrs. Kuperman directs the beginning band students to play the pieces they’ve practiced.
2026 Band Camp
This is Baylor Hamilton and Sean Wright working on their final exams before the end of the year.
Exciting Activities Left in the School Year
Ana Grigoletti Domit is hanging out and signing her friends book during the last classes of the day. The 8th grade yearbook signing party consisted of popcorn, soda and hyped up panthers trying to get their friends signatures before they head off to highschool.
Yearbooks are Still Available
Grace Han recites her speech on Mrs. T's stage.
Pockets!
Pantherettes Hip-Hop ending pose at boys basketball game Tuskawilla vs LCMS
Pantherettes Basketball Performance
How Students Feel on the Removal of Outdoor Seating
How Students Feel on the Removal of Outdoor Seating
Opinion Piece: Fugglers
Opinion Piece: Fugglers
Sophia Thomas (8) mimics to put her "phone" away, (This was taken during school hours so she was using a calculator)
Phone Law, why is it bad?
Should We Bring Block Days Back?
Should We Bring Block Days Back?
This is Mrs. Amanda Bonds class working on the Ferris Wheel google slides.
What are the Most Popular Electives?
Book reviewer Scarlet Duncan
Book Review – Dawn of the Husks
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys' expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what's right. This is the story of Newsies Jr. It is an amazing show filled with fun-loving, fighting characters, and amazing choreography. The audition dates for the spring show are December 8th, 11th, and 15th. For your audition materials, please go to this website: https://sites.google.com/myscps.us/lcmsnewsies.
Newsies Stop the World!
Science Fair Class Catapults
Science Fair Class Catapults
4-H Speeches
4-H Speeches
Avery Sullivan (7) giving advice to incoming middle schoolers.
Tips for Incoming 6th Graders
4-H Speeches
4-H Speeches
Avery Sullivan (7) giving advice to incoming middle schoolers.
Tips for Incoming 6th Graders
The Greek Olympic Games
The Greek Olympic Games
Agriscience professionals
Agriscience professionals
Hannah Banh, Macy Carriero, Marise Maksemous, Miranda Duarte, Adrianna Russell, and  Brynn Smallwood (all 6) created this dot mosaic of Hermes.
6th Grade Dot Mosaic
Book reviewer Scarlet Duncan
Book Review – Dawn of the Husks
This is Khloe Diaz (7) who is becoming a writer.
Dawn of the Husks
This is the Civics EOC study guide.
Wait! The Civics EOC is Coming Up?
Tips for 7th Graders from 8th Graders
Tips for 7th Graders from 8th Graders
During the field trip to the courthouse, students were able to take a photo with two judges.
7th Grade Gifted Courthouse Field Trip
Science Fair Class Catapults
Science Fair Class Catapults
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
It's all adding up: Math is considerably one of the most difficult subjects to master due to the amount of studying that goes into it. Quinn Dozier (8) was working on a difficult math problem in class, not quite understanding the topic. She said, "I'm scared for the EOC but I'm feeling pretty confident because my super tough math teacher Ms. Creager helped me prepare."
EOC Success Tips
Kendall Geter performs the bounce lab project for Mrs. Heckle's 8th grade science class. Kendall states "I liked this lab because science is fun."
Bounce Ball Lab
Hagerty vs. Oviedo High School
Hagerty vs. Oviedo High School
Battle of the Books Competition
Battle of the Books Competition
Soccer Club
Soccer Club
American Heart Association Fundraiser
American Heart Association Fundraiser
6th Grade Beta
6th Grade Beta
The club makes a note for one of their favorite teachers from this year or even elementary school.
FFEA
This is Joel Urbina (8) about to shoot the ball and make the point.
Tuskawilla vs. LCMS Basketball Game
JHMS VS. LCMS Basketball Game
JHMS VS. LCMS Basketball Game
This is the logo for this year's NFL draft.
NFL Draft 2026
Easton Wallace (7) and Eva Feliciano-Jacas (7), goof off before their first game of the season. They got to watch JV play. Eva said, "I love hanging out with Easton, she always makes me laugh and hypes me up."
The Start to the 2026 Basketball Season!
This is the Superbowl logo for this years Superbowl.
NFL Superbowl Predictions
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Paws 52 ~ April 22, 2026

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Nicole DeRidder

Nicole DeRidder, Editor-in-Chief

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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