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Bulldog Bulletin - October 16, 2026

Posted Date: 10/16/26 (12:00 PM)
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Lapel Middle School
2883 S. St. Rd. 13
Lapel, In 46051
Ph: (765) 534-3136
Fax: (765) 203-9937
Office Hours 7:30am-4:00pm

 
LMS Daily Announcements
FLCS Calendar
 

Upcoming LMS Events

October
19-23 - Fall Break (No School)
 
fall break
 

Message from Principal

I am so proud of our students and staff as we wrap up the first nine weeks of school! Everyone has worked extremely hard, and it has been exciting to see the growth that has taken place along the way. Moving up a grade level brings new expectations, new routines, and new teachers, and our students have worked hard to navigate those changes and find success.

I hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved Fall Break! Take time to relax, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready for the next nine weeks!

LMS Principal
Kelly Huntzinger
 

Safety Reminder

Please be mindful of students who are walking through the parking lot during parent pick-up at dismissal. We have several elementary students who have middle school siblings and are in the parking lot during this time. Please stay alert and watch for students walking between vehicles to help maintain everyone's safety.

Additionally, students who ride bikes or scooters and use the sidewalk along the front of the elementary building are asked to wait until the buses have exited the bus parking lot before heading home. There are many students using the sidewalk during dismissal, and we want to ensure everyone can leave safely without bikes and scooters moving through the crowd. 
 
We want to make sure everyone—students, families, and staff—stays safe during these busy times. Thank you for slowing down, staying alert, and helping us keep our students safe!
 

Picnic Table Auction

 Built by Students. Ready for Your Backyard!

Our Build Your Future (BYF) Trades Day picnic tables are officially up for auction!
These tables have a special story:

  • Built by the PHMS Class of 2030 during the 2025 BYF Trades Day.
  • Stained and finished by the PHMS and Lapel Classes of 2031 during the 2026 BYF Trades Day.

Now they're ready for a new home! Each table represents the hard work and hands-on skills of our local students.

Bring home a one-of-a-kind picnic table while supporting a great cause! Auction proceeds will support the Madison County Builders Association (MCBA) and help fund future BYF Trades Day events, giving more students opportunities to explore careers in the skilled trades.

 View the tables and place your bid:


Thank you for supporting our students and local building industry!
 

Pay Online for LMS Communication Fees


LMS Parents -

Thank you for your patience! Debit card payments are now available for communication fees.

(Please disregard this message if you you have already paid the '26-27 communication fees. - do not pay twice!)

If your student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, the communication fee is waived. This information would have been communicated to you by our School Lunch Director. 

Please use the link below for LMS Communication Fee payments only.  


This link is for LMS students only. Please see the LHS or LES posts/links for information on how to pay fees for those schools.

Thank you!

Aubrey Hershberger
LMS Treasurer
 

Athletics

cheer tryouts
 
View Schedules & Buy Tickets
Purchase Sports Passes
Sports passes can also be purchased in the LMS and/or LHS office.
 

Sports Physicals 2026-27

Athletic Pre-Participation - Physical Evaluation Information 
2026-2027 School Year
Grades 6-12

Students are required to submit physical exams from the doctor's office and additional registrations before activities and practices begin.

1. Physical Exam - completed by the doctor’s office and returned to the LMS or LHS Office. Physical examinations performed on or after April 1, 2026 are good for the 26-27 school year.
PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION FORM 2026-2027 (5 PAGES, including the Consent and Release)

2. The final piece of pre-participation paperwork can be submitted online in your student Synergy Athletic Participation Registration or a hardcopy submitted to the LMS or LHS office.

ONLINE STEPS in SYNERGY
  1. Login to Synergy, under your ParentVue account
  2. Enroll your student for the 26-27 school year.
  3. After you enroll, there will be a question. “Do you plan to participate in athletics?”
  4. Mark “yes” and it will direct you to the athletic pages. 

*You will not be able to get to the athletic pages until after you enroll your student (step 2)

Physical paperwork and additional athletic registrations, if not done online, can be scanned and emailed to Tina Wilson - twilson@flcs.k12.in.us
Sports Physical Forms
 

CAFETERIA NEWS

LMS Lunch Menu
linqconnect.com

Visit linqconnect.com to...

  • Add funds to your child's meal account online at linqconnect.com.
  • You can also send cash or check (payable to LMS) to the LMS office to be applied to meal accounts
  • Set up your account to be notified when your child's balance gets below a certain amount
  • Apply for free/reduced lunch status
  • View balance and transaction history
  • You will need your child's STN # to set up a new account - call the LMS office for assistance
 

Volunteer/Chaperone Information

All applications will expire and will need to be completed again (along with getting your Driver's License re-scanned) for the following school year after July 1.

FLCS is very thankful for all our volunteers that help our students and staff. If you are planning to or would like to volunteer (see examples below) at some time during the school year, you will need to complete two items prior to volunteering. (*Please note - this process needs to be repeated each school year.)

1) Please complete the online volunteer application (FLCS Volunteer Application).
2) Then, bring your Driver's License to the school office to be scanned through our Raptor Visitor Management System.

Volunteer examples include: field trip chaperone, classroom helper, athletics/coaching, library helper, cafeteria helper, tutor, office helper, fundraising, concessions, mentor, etc.

The application can also be found on our website under Human Resources.

Thank you.