LMS Grade 8 Recognition Ceremony 2026
Where: Judge Crandall Field on the LMS/GFS/JWL campus. LMS students will have arranged seating and families are asked to bring chairs, blankets, etc. and will be facing the students. Sun glare should not be a factor. If there are any special needs with wheelchairs, etc. please use the wooden walkway and ramps or contact me directly for solutions.
When: Monday June 22nd. 5:00 Start. Grade 8 students should arrive no later than 4:30pm in the LMS auditorium (as an initial gathering space). Students will line up and then proceed to the field at 4:52. Students will walk in front of the school toward the field in alphabetical order so that parents can take pictures.
Parking: Parking is available on the entire site- please use the JWL/GFS and church lots as well. The front bus lane will be blocked off to traffic as well as the parent pick up lane.
Dress: Students are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion. They will process to and from the bleachers on the grass so please plan for appropriate footwear.
Pictures: Students will have time after the ceremony for pictures with family. At the end of the ceremony, students will process back to the front of the school where you can meet them in the “bus lane” and sidewalk area on level pavement and after that time, students can head into the cafeteria for the LMS PTO Dance and Social which will have food, beverage and a dance for students.
Cell Phones: My goal is that students enjoy their time in the moment and not be so “phone- centric” so cell phones will be permitted at the social but not to be used during the ceremony.
Student Seating and Receiving Awards: Students will be seated alphabetically. Students will stand and be recognized when they receive their promotion certificate and also if they receive additional awards. This decision was done to help streamline the program.
Signs and Cheering: It is encouraged to make signs and cheer for students during this program.
Pets/ Alcoholic Beverages/ Tobacco Use: Pets are not permitted on the field for this event. Tobacco/ vaping and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
Student Pick Up at 8:00pm: Dance ends at 7:45pm. Students will able to be picked up promptly at 8:00pm. We will have teachers outside directing traffic and will use the front bus lane and the front parking lot as the area to pick up and exit the school.
Where: Judge Crandall Field on the LMS/GFS/JWL campus. LMS students will have arranged seating and families are asked to bring chairs, blankets, etc. and will be facing the students. Sun glare should not be a factor. If there are any special needs with wheelchairs, etc. please use the wooden walkway and ramps or contact me directly for solutions.
When: Monday June 22nd. 5:00 Start. Grade 8 students should arrive no later than 4:30pm in the LMS auditorium (as an initial gathering space). Students will line up and then proceed to the field at 4:52. Students will walk in front of the school toward the field in alphabetical order so that parents can take pictures.
Parking: Parking is available on the entire site- please use the JWL/GFS and church lots as well. The front bus lane will be blocked off to traffic as well as the parent pick up lane.
Dress: Students are asked to dress appropriately for the occasion. They will process to and from the bleachers on the grass so please plan for appropriate footwear.
Pictures: Students will have time after the ceremony for pictures with family. At the end of the ceremony, students will process back to the front of the school where you can meet them in the “bus lane” and sidewalk area on level pavement and after that time, students can head into the cafeteria for the LMS PTO Dance and Social which will have food, beverage and a dance for students.
Cell Phones: My goal is that students enjoy their time in the moment and not be so “phone- centric” so cell phones will be permitted at the social but not to be used during the ceremony.
Student Seating and Receiving Awards: Students will be seated alphabetically. Students will stand and be recognized when they receive their promotion certificate and also if they receive additional awards. This decision was done to help streamline the program.
Signs and Cheering: It is encouraged to make signs and cheer for students during this program.
Pets/ Alcoholic Beverages/ Tobacco Use: Pets are not permitted on the field for this event. Tobacco/ vaping and alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
Student Pick Up at 8:00pm: Dance ends at 7:45pm. Students will able to be picked up promptly at 8:00pm. We will have teachers outside directing traffic and will use the front bus lane and the front parking lot as the area to pick up and exit the school.
Incoming 6th Grade Students and Parents should click on the page below for all transition to LMS info.
https://lms.ledyard.net/o/lms/page/incoming-and-new-student-transition-information
https://lms.ledyard.net/o/lms/page/incoming-and-new-student-transition-information
March 23rd–March 27th is College & Post-Secondary Education Week
During this week, LMS School Counselors will be visiting classrooms to help students begin thinking about their post-secondary educational paths. Students will be using Naviance, and the lessons will be tailored to each grade level.
Each morning, students will hear a “College or Post-secondary Word of the Day” along with information about a featured school, career path, or educational opportunity. In addition, be sure to check out our College Bulletin Board, which highlights LMS staff members and where they attended school.
All students are encouraged to participate in College Apparel Day on Friday, March 27th by wearing gear from their favorite college or post-secondary program.
To help spark conversations about college and career pathways at home, students may also complete an optional parent interview about your college or post-secondary experiences. If your child returns the completed interview to their School Counselor by Monday, March 30th, they will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win some college swag!
LMS Student Council organized a PI Day contest where students recited as many digits as possible. One student recited over 250 digits!!! The winners were treated with the ability to throw a pie at a teacher of their choice!
Due to icy conditions, Ledyard Public Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, March 4th.
LMS Students were able to participate in a taste test in the cafeteria with Chef Jen! They tasted General Tsao's chicken and a Steak Sammie. The students voted overwhelmingly for the General and that item will be on the menu next month!
Due to the impacts of the recent storm, LPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. Town and school cleanup efforts are ongoing, thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.
Due to the winter storm impacting our area Ledyard Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 26th.
Quarter 2 ends on Friday January 23rd. Students in Unified Arts classes wrapped up their projects. When at LMS, be sure to stop by the display case to see the amazing art work and sewing projects and in the main foyer where all of the Ag-Sci projects are presented.
The LMS Biking Club has made the CCAP presses with an article "Challenge by Choice: Kristen Gallagher on What Cycling Teaches Kids Beyond the Classroom". Check out the article linked below spotlighting the program.
https://www.ctcyclingadvancement.org/kristen-at-ledyard
LMS Choirs and LHS Carolers graced the LMS community with 3 grade level concert performances this morning as we prepare for the long winter break. Amazing job to all singers from LMS and LHS. Truly one of the best mornings of the year.
The Grade 6 students were presented their D.A.R.E. participation/ graduation certificates during a ceremony on 12/10. Thanks to the LPD and Officer Gleason for making this important program a staple at LMS.
On Thursday December 4th, students from LMS Unified attended the CIAC/ Special Olympics Middle School Youth Leadership Conference in Berlin, CT.
Student Council is sponsoring a Toys For Tots Toy Drive. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the LMS main office by December 7th.
LMS Grade 6 students getting after it with Kin-Ball during PE class.
LMS Anchored 4 Life supported Veterans Day by inviting guests to LMS on Friday 11/7 for the LHS Veterans Day concert and then for a cookie decorating activity following.
The LMS Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams both won the ECMS Conference Meet at Harkness Park on 10/27/25. This is a repeat Championship for the Girls Team. Great work to all runners!
On Tuesday, September 23rd, Assistant Principal took a select group of LMS Student Leaders to the Tree Trails ropes course to continue to bring them together as a team and give them authentic leadership experiences as they will be the next generation of leaders in Ledyard.
Tomorrow, Thursday, August 28th is the first day of the 2025–26 school year! Our staff have worked hard to prepare, and we’re excited to welcome our students back. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead for every student in Ledyard Public Schools.
A quick round of important updates as we get ready to begin the year:
First Day of School
The first day for students is Thursday, August 28.
Bus Routes
Current bus routes are posted on Ledyard.net. Please review your child’s stop and pickup time.
Back to School Bash
Please join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 23, 3-7pm, for our Back to School Bash on the Town Green.
My Ledyard Schools App
If you haven’t already, download the My Ledyard Schools app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. As schools open, you will see more information in the app, including information from each of your student’s teachers through Rooms. You’ll be able to sign into Rooms using the email or phone number you have on file with the school.