

LMS 7/8 Academy
Weekly Newsletter - March 14, 2025
Dear 7/8 Academy Families,
This week students completed their NWEA Reading assessment, and next week they will complete the NWEA Math assessment on Tuesday morning. Please read later in the newsletter for additional spring testing information.
As a reminder, please do not park in the parent loop in the morning. Students should exit the vehicle as soon as the vehicle stops. When families wait in the parent loop for the doors to open, it creates a backup for all other families that are trying to get through the loop.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Shannon Walker
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, March 18
- NWEA Math Testing in the morning in current 3rd hour classes for Trimester 3
Friday, March 21
- No School for Students, Staff Professional Development
Monday, March 31-Friday, April 4
- No School, Spring Break
.....LOOKING AHEAD.....
Thursday, April 10
- PSAT Testing for 8th grade only, 7th grade report at 10:45am
Thursday, April 24
- MSTEP testing in AM
Thursday, May 1
- MSTEP Testing in AM
Tuesday, June 3rd
- 8th grade Crossover (more details to come in future newsletters)
Spring Testing Information
After Spring Break we begin state accountability testing. Please make sure that your student is at school on time on the following dates:
Thursday 4/10: PSAT Testing for 8th graders only. See the full schedule and information here.
7th grade students report at 10:45am
8th grade students MUST be on time to school or they will not be able to test and will be sent home until 10:55am.
Thursday 4/24: MSTEP for 7th and 8th grade. Testing will run from 7:40 - 10:55am.
Thursday 5/1: MSTEP for 7th and 8th grade. Testing will run from 7:40 - 10:55am.
LMS 2024-2025 Yearbook
School ID#722706
Click on the image above, or go to the above website to place your order!
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Important Crossover Eligibility Information
8th Grade Families
Please remember that 8th grade students must pass 9 of 12 core classes (English, Math, Science, Social Studies) to be eligible to participate in 8th Grade Crossover and 8th Grade Celebration at the end of the school year. Please be sure to check your student’s grades to see their progress.
** Crossover will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd at 1pm in the LMS Gymnasium. The 8th grade Celebration will follow from 3-5pm. **
Design Contest for our Student Planners!
Student Government Dress Up Days
School of Choice Window Opening Soon
Sports Camp Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline
The deadline for applications is June 5th. Deadline for camp registration should be noted. Additional requests for financial assistance may be on an as needed basis.
George Byelich Youth Sports Scholarship (grades 6-8)
James and Jeane Mahoney Sports Camp Scholarship (grades 7-11)
Steve Straub Sports Camp Scholarship (grades 8-11)
Student Spartans of the Week
Spartans of the Week for 3/10 - 3/14
Congratulations to our 7/8 students of the week. We are proud of the hard work these students are putting forth in the classrooms and in our building. Keep up the great work!!
🎨 Congratulations LMS Artists! 🎨
The East Coast Trip
Attention 8th graders going on the East Coast Trip!!!
There will be a mandatory meeting on May 7th at 7 pm in the cafeteria at LMS. Parents, students, and chaperons MUST attend the meeting.
Help Us Rebuild the Spartan Closet
We need your help to rebuild our Spartan Closet! In the past, our Spartan Closet held gently used clothes for any student who may need a change of clothes during the school day. If you have items that are no longer needed and you wish to donate them to our closet, our students would appreciate any and all you donate.
Gently Used Clothing for 5th-8th graders
- T-shirts
- Sweatshirts
- Sweatpants
- Leggings
- Jeans, etc.
New Items that would be appreciated:
- Underwear
- Socks
Hygiene Items
- Small travel size deodorants
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
STUDENT FEES AND FINES
Please check your student's skyward account for any balances owed for chromebook fees or repairs, athletic fees, library book fines or any other fee or fine.
8th grade students who are not paid in full by Friday, May 16th will not be able to participate in crossover.
Fees and fines may be paid with cash or check in the office or via schoolpay.com with debit or credit card.
Local Resources
Battle Creek Area Warming Shelters
Warming shelters open during any time the temperature is below 20 degrees. This includes overnight, and in both shelters.
The Share Center: Open every day 8am-6pm. 120 Grove St. Battle Creek, MI
The Haven of Rest Ministries: Open 24/7, 365. 11 Green St. Battle Creek, MI (269) 965-1148
Calhoun County Food Resources
Click on the button below for information about Calhoun County Food Resources.
Middle School Club Sports
The following are a club sport and is NOT run through the Lakeview Athletic Department.
Please use the email or phone number provided to request any information
Lakeview Middle School Athletics
Spartan Sport Report
Be sure to check out the Lakeview Athletics website for the most up-to-date schedule of events and games happening.
LHS/LMS Athletics office 269-565-3711.
Student Expectations During Athletic Events
All middle school students MUST be accompanied by THEIR parent or guardian to enter a game. Students who arrive without their parent or guardian will be turned away at the gate, and will not be allowed to enter.
Doors will open half an hour prior to athletic events.
- No backpacks allowed
- Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent
- During the game, students must be in the stands
- After games, students will have 15 minutes to clear the facilities.
- Students are expected to be respectful and follow the rules and directions from adults who are supervising events
Gate prices:
HS Games- $7.00 per person - HS students free with school ID - kids 5 and under free
MS Games- $5 per person - kids 5 and under free
Click on the buttons below for athletic information. Questions should be directed to the LHS/LMS Athletics office at 269-565-3711.
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Lakeview Middle School 7/8 Academy
300 S. 28th St.
Battle Creek, MI 49015
269-565-3900 (Phone)
269-565-3917 (Attendance Line)
269-565-3908 (Fax)
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 7am - 3pm
Administrative & Support Contact Information
LMS 7/8 PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Shannon Walker
LMS 7/8 ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Ms. Trudy Stitt
LMS 7/8 COUNSELOR
Mrs. Deb Miller
LMS 7/8 STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Ms. Alycia Marshall
amarshall@lakeviewspartans.org
LMS 5-8 ELL STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Mrs. Jaclyn Vallier
LMS 7/8 SECRETARY TO THE PRINCIPAL
Mrs. Kristen Moon
LMS 7/8 BUILDING SECRETARY
Ms. Katie Hill
khill@lakeviewspartans.org