August 1, 2024

Greetings from Logan-Rogersville Middle School!

We hope you had an enjoyable summer and are eager for a successful 2024-25 school year, which begins Tuesday, August 20th. The school day begins at 7:35 a.m. and ends at 2:35 p.m.   Friday, August 23rd, and every Friday thereafter, school dismisses at 1:35 p.m.  The following information is relevant to the upcoming school year:

Open House - Wednesday, August 14th

If possible, please adhere to the designated times to minimize congestion:

• 7th grade - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• 8th grade - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Registration 

Please complete the important following information via the Parent Portal  (LR PARENT PORTAL) by August 12th.  (A district  email was sent July 29th to parents regarding this process.)

• Returning Student Update Information

• Health Information

• Housing Survey

• Technology AUP and 1:1 Device Agreement

• Transportation Plan

• Yearbook/Publication, Field Trip & Handbook

• CoxHealth Consent to Treat a Minor

• Student Handbook

Chromebooks 

• Devices will be distributed the first week of school.  They will remain at school overnight for charging.

• The acknowledged and signed Technology  Agreement (via the online registration)  is required before a device is assigned. 

• Fees will be assessed if maintenance or repair is needed due to the device being  damaged.  Please refer to the Technology Acceptable Use Policy in the STUDENT HANDBOOK for further details.

School Store

• Through August 31st, the credit card usage fee will be waived for online payments made for meals, athletic passes, class fees, etc. (LR SCHOOL STORE)

Class Schedules

• Some teachers and classes may have changed over the summer.  An updated schedule is enclosed, and it is helpful to bring it to Open House.

• Questions about a schedule should be directed to the Counselor, Mrs. Byrom, at dbyrom@logrogstudents.net or 417-753-2896.
  
   

Meals 

• The cost of breakfast is $1.60, lunch $3.10, and extra milk $.50.  Free or reduced prices are available through application approval.

• Deposits can be made online (LR SCHOOL STORE)  or to the office with cash or checks payable to LRMS.   

• Students purchase meals using their LUMEN identification number.

Communication/Announcements

• Announcements are updated daily during the school year and can be found on the Middle School homepage

• Follow on Twitter/X @LRMSWildcats.

Homework Assignments/Grades/Grade Checks

• Canvas is the online learning system used for students to access assignments.

• Upon returning to school, required codes will be provided for parents to set up a Canvas account, which links to the student’s account, allowing access to homework assignments and grades.

• Grade checks (progress reports) will take place approximately every three weeks.  Parents/guardians will be notified by email when grade checks occur.

School Pictures

• Wednesday, August 28th.

• All students are photographed for the yearbook.

Random Drug Testing

• All students in grades 7th-12th who participate in extracurricular or co-curricular activities (such as athletics, band, choir, student council, speech and drama, and science club) will be subject to random drug testing.  Students participating in extra-curricular/co-curricular activities are assigned to a pool of approximately 250 students.  Random testing takes place twice a month, with five students randomly selected.  The testing will take place in a designated location by collecting a urine specimen with the utmost respect and confidentiality.  A consent form must be completed prior to students participating in after-school activities.  Eighth graders who signed a consent form last year will not need to do so again this year.

Athletics

• A current physical exam (less than two years old), insurance information, and a signed copy of the 2024-2025 STUDENT HANDBOOK are required to participate in athletics.  

• Students must have transportation available at the end of daily practices in order to participate.

• Fall sports begin:  

  • Cross-Country:   Monday, August 19th, 6:00-7:30 a.m.

  • Football:  Monday, August 19th, 3:00-5:00 p.m., at the Wildcat Stadium.

  • Volleyball -Tryouts:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, August 19th-21st, 2:45-4:45  p.m.  

Additional information and links will be shared electronically prior to Open House.  We look forward to working with you to make this school year a successful educational experience.  Please call the office at 417-753-2896 if we can be of any assistance.  

Sincerely,

Dr. Toby Kite, Principal