Good evening Lake Ridge Middle School Parents/Guardians-
SPIRIT WEEK
Mental Health Awareness Month creates a time and space to start a conversation. Next Week let's participate in our Mental Health Spirit week and promote the concept of "It's Ok to not be Ok".
- Mindful Monday- Wear comfy clothes and do something relaxing.
- Team up against Stress Tuesday-Wear team wear or jerseys as a reminder that everyone deserves to feel accepted and connected-
- Wear Green Wednesday-Wear green because it represents hope, renewal, healing and growth
- Stronger together Thursday-Twin Day- remember that you are not alone
- One step at a time Friday-Wear crazy socks and LRMS gear
ELECTRONICS REMINDER
We have seen a number of students bringing Nintendo Switch and other handheld gaming consoles to school. These devices should be left at home and are in violation of the Code of Behavior in regards to electronic devices, phones, headphones, etc.
WORLD LANGUAGE EXTRAVAGANZA
The LRMS World Language Department presents Extravaganza 2026, a celebration of learning foreign languages and appreciating foreign cultures. Students in the World Language program display their talents in the language they’ve learned, whether it be French, German or Spanish.
We have a range of acts that include a cooking show, short films, singing and dancing and much more. The event takes place:
May 22nd from 5:30 - 7:30 in the LRMS Gymnasium
The event is free to attend and if you have any questions please reach out to Mark Grover, department chair of World Languages at [email protected]
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION EVENT
Mr. Miller, the summer school principal, will be at Lake Ridge MS on Tuesday, May 19 from 3:30-5:00pm to assist families with registering their students for summer school.
PTO
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You’ll receive a proof within 1–2 business days for approval. All signs will be delivered to the school on May 29 and distributed by the PTO.
The last day to place an order is May 20. All proceeds will go towards the 8th grade BBQ. If you have questions about your sign, contact Orion Pro Screen Printing at (703) 396-8811 or via email: [email protected]. For PTO-related inquiries, email: [email protected].
ATHLETICS
Girls' Softball
- Monday, May 18 – HOME vs. Benton
- 5:15 pm start
- Tuesday, May 19 – HOME vs. Benton
- 5:15 pm start
Girl’s Soccer
- Monday, May 18 – AWAY @ Hampton
- 5:15 pm start
Baseball
- Tuesday, May 19 – AWAY @ Hampton
- 5:15 pm start
- Wednesday, May 20 – HOME vs. Benton
- 5:15 pm start
Boy’s Track
- Regional Track Meet on May 19th – Colgan High School
- 1:00 pm start
- Adults $5
- Students $1
Athletes are reminded to bring their stuff for practice/meets with them to school. If an athlete forgets something for practice/game, please wait until after 3:05 p.m. to drop off so as not to interfere with buses.
Adult tickets $3 and Student tickets $1. We ask that you don’t bring any bills larger than $20 so that we can make change.
Monday will be a “B” day.
Jim Dutrow
Principal
Lake Ridge Middle School
703-494-5154