Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School

October is overflowing with Lion pride! 🦁✨ Here’s a look at all the exciting events and spooktacular fun happening this month! 🎃🍂

(Note: Times & dates are subject to shift, so keep an eye out for updates! 👀)

🦁💚📖 Leveling up: UNLOCKED. 🗝️📚

Our Lamar Lions just officially completed M.B. Lamar Library Orientation and claimed the ultimate key to wisdom: their library access! From cracking open new worlds and mastering catalog search skills to navigating the stacks and completing their very first official check-outs, these readers are fully equipped to explore millions of stories and infinite knowledge. ✨

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M. B. Lamar Middle School Girls Basketball Tryouts are right around the corner! Bring your energy and hard work to the New Gym from 3:30 – 5:00 PM:

7th Grade: Monday, October 21

8th Grade: Tuesday, October 22

Important Reminder: You MUST have your Physical & Rank One forms completed prior to trying out. No forms, no tryout!

For any questions, reach out to Coach Perez (Room D-1) or Coach Ledesma (Room I-7).

Work hard, play together, make it happen! 🏀🐾

Last Thursday, our M.B. Lamar Middle School students had the awesome opportunity to participate in the Laredo ISD Secondary Menu Advisory Committee (S-MAC) taste testing event!🍽️✨ Students taste-tested potential menu items and shared their thoughts and feedback. Their opinions matter, and we’re so proud to see them actively involved in decisions that impact their school experience! 💚 Two of our Lions even took the stage to share their opinions in front of everyone! 🎤

📣 Attention Parents & Guardians!

Join us virtually for a Parent Training session to learn more about navigating Skyward Family Access and ClassDojo so we can best support your child's educational journey together!

🗓️ Date: October 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
💻 Virtual Meeting Link: meet.google.com/cxd-afue-zni

We look forward to collaborating and working together toward the best future for your child! 🌟

📢 DATE CHANGE! The M. B. Lamar Middle School Flu Clinic has been rescheduled to Friday, October 23rd (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM in the Gym). Make sure your signed consent form is turned in to the school nurse. Thank you, Lions! 🦁💚

🍩🏃‍♀️ Ready, set… DONUT! 🏃‍♂️🍩 The Laredo Independent School District Police Department invites the community to lace up for the Donut Dash 5K! Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and giving back as we Run. Support. Serve.

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Shirley Field Parking Lot
⏰ Check-in: 7:00 AM | Race: 8:00 AM
🎁 Entry Fee: One new toy valued at $25 or more

Every step supports a great cause! Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and come dash with us!

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💚Five M. B. Lamar Middle School parents joined our GEAR UP Facilitator, Mrs. Espinoza, at the Region One GEAR UP Family Kickoff where they spoke about the significance of GEAR UP in their students' lives and the important role they play as parents in their child's education. Thank you to the ladies who volunteered their time!

What an exciting and busy week for our 8th graders! 🐾🎉

Thank you to all the students, parents, and families who joined us during Report Card Night for our GEAR UP presentation!

It was an extra special week because we were celebrating National GEAR UP Week, which happened to line up perfectly with 8th Grade Homecoming Week! Our students had a blast participating in fun dress-up days and career/college readiness activities all week long...from repping their favorite college tees to showing off their superhero style. 🎓👕⚡

GEAR UP is designed to help students prepare for post-secondary success. Right now, the program is dedicated to empowering our Lamar Middle School Lions 💚Class of 2031💚 with academic support, college and career planning, and the tools they need to transition smoothly to high school and beyond. 🦁💚

A massive shout-out and thank you to Mrs. Espinoza, our GEAR UP Facilitator! Her dedication, energy, and guidance make a world of difference for our kids every day. 🌟

A huge thank you to all of our amazing Lion parents and guardians who joined us for Report Card Night yesterday! Your presence and support made the evening a roaring success. 🌟

We also want to give a massive shoutout to our student helpers, dedicated staff, administration, and hardworking teachers who took the time to discuss student progress with families. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for our incredible M. B. Lamar school community! 💚

Congratulations to our exceptional Lion Volleyball teams on their victories over Cigarroa Middle School today! 🦁👏 We are so proud of our players and coaches for bringing the energy, working together, and giving it their all on the court! Way to represent M. B. Lamar, Lions! 💚🤍 Keep up the amazing work! 🏐🔥

💚🤍 ATTENTION, PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF OUR 2026 8TH GRADE HOMECOMING COURT NOMINEES! 👑🦁 Each Homecoming Court nominee is limited to TWO guests for the Homecoming Court presentation. Please note that this is two guests per nominee only. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. However, in order to avoid overcrowding and ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience, this is a measure we must take. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and celebrating our 2026 8th Grade Homecoming Court with a beautiful presentation! 👑🦁💚🤍 See you at the pep rally! 🎉

Ms. Gomez is celebrating her Super Students! 🏆💚🤍 These Lions were recognized for their hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication in the classroom. Awesome job, Super Students, and thank you, Ms. Gomez, for making your classroom SUPER! 🦁✨👏

💚🦁The 2026-27 M.B. Lamar Mighty Lion Band🦁💚

Join us for the homecoming pep rally! 💚🤍💜

LISD GT Referral Window Open! 🎓✨

Refer K-12 students who are exceptionally creative, artistic, or academic high-achievers.

🗓 Deadline: October 9, 2026
📲 Apply: Scan QR code or see your school counselor.
📞 Contact: Trina Bratton | (956) 273-1260

¡Ventana de Referencia GT Abierta! 🎓✨

Refiera a estudiantes de K-12° con gran creatividad, talento artístico o alto rendimiento.

🗓 Fecha límite: 9 de octubre de 2026
📲 Aplica: Escanea el código QR o habla con tu consejero escolar.
📞 Contacto: Trina Bratton | (956) 273-1260

💚🤍 HAPPY CIS WEEK, MS. NATALIE MENDEZ! 🤍💚 This week, we’re celebrating our amazing CIS Site Coordinator, Ms. Natalie Mendez! 🦁✨ Thank you for all you do to support our students, families, and staff. Your dedication, kindness, and commitment make a difference every day, and we are so grateful to have you as part of the M. B. Lamar Middle School Lion family! Help us celebrate and show some love to Ms. Mendez during CIS Week! 💚🤍🦁

📢 Reminder for Parents & Students! 📢

There will be no school for students on Friday, September 25th due to a Staff Development Day. Our teachers and staff will be hard at work learning and growing! 📚✏️

Enjoy the long weekend! We look forward to seeing everyone back in class on Monday, September 28th. 🎒✨

Attention M.B. Lamar Middle School Families! 🦁

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Report Card Night! Stop by to review your student’s academic progress, meet with teachers, and discuss goals for a successful school year.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 23rd

⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: M.B. Lamar Middle School

We look forward to seeing our Lion family there! 🟢⚪