Linden Middle School Newsletter

It is my pleasure to start the 2021-2022 school year as the Linden Middle School Principal. This is my sixteenth year in the Linden Community School District. My LCS educational leadership experiences include being the curriculum director, elementary principal at Central Elementary for 6 years, and most recently, the elementary principal at Hyatt Elementary for the past 5 years. I am excited to support the students, staff, and families of Linden Middle School.

Please feel free to contact me any time if you have a suggestion, concern, or just a "good story" to share. Please contact me at 810-591-0712 or cthomas@lindenschools.org.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Thomas

Mr. Kraig Enders is Linden Middle School's Assistant Principal. Kraig has been part of Linden Community Schools for over 15 years. He has also served as a high school teacher, Athletic Director, and assistant principal at Linden High School. Kraig has been the assistant principal at LMS for five years and is excited about kicking of the new school year!

Open house is an opportunity for you and your child to meet their teachers. We ask that only parents/guardians and LMS students attend this open house. LMS students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parents are welcome to attend open house without their LMS student. We ask that you locate your student's schedule on ParentVue or StudentVue. Please contact Jennifer Gambrel jgambrel@lindenschools.org for schedule questions. Our master schedule is set and students schedules will be final on August 16th.

Due to the Covid-19 guidelines face masks are not required however, you are may wear a mask if you choose. Looking forward to meeting you next Wednesday, August 18th at 6 pm.

• Face masks, regardless of vaccination status, are no longer required for students, employees, parents, or visitors.
• Anyone (regardless of vaccination status) when on public transportation, including school buses, pursuant to a federal order from the CDC, will be required to wear a face mask.
• Physical distancing, regardless of vaccination status, is no longer required for students, employees, parents, or visitors.
• COVID-19 positive individuals will need to isolate, per the Genesee County Health Department.
• COVID-19 individuals (unvaccinated) deemed as close contacts will need to quarantine, per the Genesee County Health Department.
• Capacity limits are no longer in place.
• COVID-19 testing for students, staff, or visitors is not required.
• COVID-19 testing for MHSAA participation is no longer required.
• Daily COVID-19 self-screening for employees is no longer required.
• All buildings (classroom, common areas, restrooms, etc.) will be cleaned on a daily basis.

LMS Fall sports start Monday, August 23. Those interested in participating please follow the link to register your student-athlete. All necessary paperwork must be on file in order for your child to participate. Athletic questions may be directed to your coach or to our Athletic Director, Lance Belill, lbelill@lindenschools.org.

https://lindenathletics.org/main/otherad/contentID/53673447

Linden Middles School provides the following Fall athletic options for 6th-8th grade students. Please see the practice start dates. times and coach contacts.

Football (7th and 8th grade only) - August 23 first practice

Practice: 8/23-8/27 - 5:30 - 8:00pm - MS practice field

7th grade - Coach Tyler Keeble - keeblet@yahoo.com

8th grade - Coach Tom Walter - twalter1980@hotmail.com

Girls Basketball -(7th and 8th grade only) August 24 first practice/tryout's

Practice: 8/24- 8/27 - 2:30-4pm - Middle School gymnasium

7th - Coach Brian Durant - bdurant@lindenschools.org

8th - Coach Ted Allessie - tallessi@lindenschools.org

Coed Cross Country (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) August 23 first practice

Practice: 8/23- 8/27 - 2:30-4pm - Meet outside of Middle School Cafeteria

Girls - Coach Jay Kirkey - jkirkey@lindenschools.org

Boys - Coach Rick Kimball - rkimbal@lindenschools.org

Sideline Cheer (7th and 8th only) August 24 first practice

Practice: 8/24 and 8/26 -6-8 pm - Meet at the Linden High School balcony

Coach Emily Carr - Cemily.carr300@gmail.com

Dear Parents & Guardians,

All students enrolled in Linden Community Schools for the 2021-2022 school year will be able to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO Charge to your household each day. We still need every family to complete and sign the free and Reduced Meal Application. I have attached a copy below as well as a link to the application available online. Our programs such as Title I and 31a 'At Risk' funding is dependent on families completing this application.

Email: cthomas@lindenschools.org
Location: 15425 Lobdell Rd Linden, MI 48451
Phone: (810) 591-0710