Mirabeau B. Lamar Middle School

🦁 Welcome Back, Lions! 🦁

The first day of school is August 10th! Please follow the campus map above for all drop-off locations and traffic routes to ensure a smooth enter and exit process on day one.

See you all soon! We can't wait! 🎒✨

🦁Attention 6th Grade Lion Parents! 👋✨

Never miss an important announcement! Join Ms. Pineda’s Remind class to get all updates sent straight to your phone.

How to join:
🔹 Text @mblamar6 to 81010

🔹 Or visit rmd.at/mblamar6 on your phone or computer

Looking forward to a fantastic year together! 🎓💚

ATTENTION LION PARENTS! 🦁
Please be sure to complete registration and schedule pick-up TODAY! School starts on Monday, August 10th! 🎒📚
Schedule pick-up continues today, Friday (Aug 7) for ALL grade levels and new students.
⏰ Daily Hours:
• Morning: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Lunch (CLOSED): 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• Afternoon: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Don't wait until the last minute! Get ready for a great school year. See you there! 💚🎓

**Attention 7th and 8th grade Football Parents**

A big lion welcome to our new instructional facilitator, Mrs. Molina! 💚🦁💚

🚨 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, LIONS! 🚨

The wait is almost over, and we could NOT be more excited to open our doors and welcome our incredible students back! Mark your calendars, set those alarms, and get ready because the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL is Monday, August 10th! 🦁🎉

We have missed your energy, your smiles, and your lion pride. Let us bring the enthusiasm and make Day 1 unforgettable! 💚📚✨

🗓️ Check out the calendar below to save all the important dates for the 2026–2027 school year!

📢 Important LISD Update: 2026–2027 Guidelines 🎒👕

As we gear up for the upcoming school year, Laredo ISD is committed to providing a safe, structured, and supporting environment for all students!

📲 Stay Prepared!
Visit our official website at https://www.laredoisd.org/page/back-to-school or scan the QR code on our flyers to check the full details on our Back to School page!

🏐 Lamar Middle School Volleyball Tryouts are Almost Here! 💚🦁 Think you have what it takes to be a Lion on the court? Join us for volleyball tryouts! 📅 8th Grade Tryouts Thursday, August 13 ⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM 📍 New Gym 📅 7th Grade Tryouts Friday, August 14 ⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM 📍 New Gym Before tryouts, all athletes must: ✅ Have a physical dated after May 1, 2026 ✅ Complete all Rank One online forms ✅ Sign up for tryouts using the link below 👟 What to bring: • T-shirt • Shorts or leggings • Knee pads • Water bottle ⏰ Please arrive early and be dressed and on the court by 3:30 PM. 📢 Mandatory Parent Meeting Monday, August 17 ⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM 📍 New Gym 📝 Volleyball Tryout Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/TArbDwdeoNyMnmT96⁠ 📋 Complete Rank One Forms: https://laredoisd.rankone.com/Pro/Login.aspx⁠ We can’t wait to see our future Lady Lions on the court! Let’s have a great tryout season! 💚🏐

📢 M.B. Lamar Middle School – 2026-2027 Student Bell Schedule 🔔
Lions, get ready to Unleash the Roar! 🦁

Mark your calendars: the first day of school is Monday, August 10th! 🗓️

Here is the official Student Bell Schedule for the 2026–2027 school year so you're ready to hit the ground running on day one:

⏰ General School Hours & Meals
Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 7:55 AM

First Bell: 7:55 AM

1st Period Begins: 8:00 AM

Dismissal (End of 8th Period): 3:20 PM

🍕 Lunch Schedules by Grade Level
6th Grade Lunch: 10:53 AM – 11:28 AM

7th Grade Lunch: 11:51 AM – 12:26 PM

8th Grade Lunch: 12:49 PM – 1:24 PM

💡 Tip: Save this image or print a copy so you're set for the first day on August 10th!

We can't wait to welcome all our Lions back for an incredible school year! 💚🦁

🎒Get Ready to Head Back in Style! Join us for the LISD Back-to-School Fair & Style Show—an afternoon filled with fun, fashion, and resources to help families kick off the new school year!

📅 Tuesday, July 21, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 LISD Performing Arts Complex (2400 San Bernardo Ave.)

What to Expect:
✔️ Health Screenings
✔️ FREE Sports Physical Vouchers
✔️ School Readiness Resources
✔️ Back-to-School Fashion Showcase

🎒 Plus, receive a FREE LISD backpack while supplies last!

A special thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible. We can't wait to welcome our LISD families as we kick off another incredible school year together!

#lisdtheplacetobe

🦁Join us for our Boys Athletics Summer Workouts as we gear up for an exciting season ahead. Come ready to work hard, improve your skills, and represent the Lions with pride! 📅 Workout Schedule 🏈 July 20: 7:45–9:45 AM 🏈 July 21: 7:45–9:45 AM 🏈 July 22: Football Workout | 4:00–5:45 PM 🏈 July 23: 7:45–9:45 AM ⏰ Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. 📋 A current physical is required to participate. Train hard. Be a Lion. We can’t wait to see everyone back on the field! 💚🦁

🏃‍♀️ Time to Get Back to Work! 🏐🏀 Lamar Girls Athletics is ready to kick off summer workouts! 💚 Be sure to review the flyer carefully for all workout dates and times. 🏃‍♀️ Girls Cross Country 📅 July 20–23 🕖 7:00–8:00 AM 💪 Strength & Conditioning, Volleyball & Basketball Open Gym 📅 July 20, 21 & 23 🕗 8:00–10:00 AM ⏰ Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time so everyone is ready to begin on time. 📋 A current physical is required to participate. We can’t wait to see our Lady Lions back in action! Let’s have a great summer of hard work and preparation for an exciting season ahead! 🦁💚

📢 Lamar Middle School Lions: 2026-2027 Registration & Schedule Pick-Up! 🦁
It’s time to break barriers, Lions! M. B. Lamar Middle School is gearing up for the 2026-2027 school year, and we want to make sure you are ready for day one. Check out the schedule below to find out when to come by for registration and schedule pick-ups.

📅 Weekly Schedule (1:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Monday, August 3: 8th Graders & New Students (All Grades)

Tuesday, August 4: 7th Graders & New Students (All Grades)

Wednesday, August 5: CLOSED (Call campus for availability) & New Students (All Grades)

Thursday, August 6: 6th Graders & New Students (All Grades)

Friday, August 7: Make-Up Day & New Students (All Grades)

📝 Annual Registration Requirements / Requisitos Anuales
Please bring the following documents with you to complete your registration:

Proof of Address / Comprobante de domicilio: Utility Bill: Water, Light, or Gas ONLY / Recibo de agua, luz o gas ÚNICAMENTE.

Immunization Record / Cartilla o registro de vacunación

Birth Certificate / Acta de nacimiento

Social Security Card / Tarjeta de Seguro Social (If applicable / Si aplica)

Valid Texas Driver’s License or Texas I.D. / Licencia de conducir de Texas vigente o identificación de Texas

Report Card / STAAR Results / Boleta de calificaciones / Resultados de STAAR: (For new students only / Solo para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso)

📞 Questions or More Information?
For campus-specific questions, please contact the Lamar Middle School front office. For district inquiries, you can call Cindy Dominguez, Director of Guidance & Counseling, at 956-273-1861.

🌐 District Website: www.laredoisd.org

🥎 Softball Camp Opportunity! 🥎 Looking to improve your game this summer? Nixon High School is hosting a Softball Camp for students entering 3rd through 9th grade! This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, learn from experienced coaches, and have fun with fellow athletes. 📅 July 1 🕣 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 📍 Nixon High School 💲 $20 Participants should bring their own glove, softball bat, and helmet. See the flyer below for registration information. We hope to see you on the field! 💚🥎

For the better part of a year, the dedicated kids in our Art Club and Art Camp crew have poured their hearts, energy, and creativity into this massive Fine Arts ground mural at M. B. Lamar Middle.

Watching these students collaborate week after week, problem-solve, and take total ownership of such a huge project has been absolutely inspiring. Every brushstroke represents their teamwork, patience, and school pride.

A huge thank you to our art teacher, Ms. S. Trowbridge, for sponsoring and guiding them along the way but the biggest round of applause goes to the students who worked so hard to leave their mark.

Walk proud, Lamar Lions! You earned it. 🦁🎭🎷🖌️

A few of our amazing Lion educators are spending part of their summer representing M. B. Lamar Middle School at the WeTeach AI Conference in Austin! 💚🦁💚 These dedicated educators are already preparing for the 2026–2027 school year by learning new ways to use Artificial Intelligence to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. From innovative instructional strategies to cutting-edge technology tools, they are bringing back ideas that will help our students learn, create, and succeed. 🤖📚✨ We are proud of our teachers for investing in their professional growth and for always looking for new ways to support our Lions. The future is bright at M. B. Lamar, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead! 💚🦁💻

💚💛 Future Mustangs, get ready to make a splash! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ The Nixon Freshmen Swim Camp is the perfect opportunity for incoming swimmers to sharpen their skills, build endurance, and learn from a program with a proud tradition of success! 📅 June 15–26 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 LISD Pool, 2400 San Bernardo Participants will focus on: ✔️ Stroke refinement ✔️ Conditioning drills ✔️ Competitive swimming techniques ✔️ Starts and turns ✔️ Becoming part of the Gold Standard tradition 📣 Join the team and get a head start on the season! For more information, use Remind code @nixonsw. 💚💛 Forever Green and Gold!🐎🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

SAVE THE DATE! July 21-23. Operation Border Health is scheduled for July 21-23, at the United South 9th Grade campus. Free services will include medical, dental, vision, and mental health services.