Middle School 6-8

Lansing students and staff are invited to join in the fun as we celebrate Winter Spirit Week from December 15–19, 2025! Each day features a different theme to help spread holiday cheer, build community, and create memorable moments during the final week before winter break. Below is the lineup for this year’s festivities: Monday: Winter Whiteout Kick off the week by dressing like Frosty and wearing your best winter whites! Students and staff are encouraged to bundle up in snowy shades to bring a flurry of fun into the building. Tuesday: Christmas Sweaters Bring out your most festive (and maybe most ridiculous!) holiday sweater. Whether it’s sparkly, silly, or musical, Christmas Sweater Day is always a crowd favorite. Wednesday: Holiday Bling It’s time to accessorize! Wear your best Santa hat, reindeer antlers, jingle bells, crazy socks, or anything else that shows off your holiday spirit. The more creative, the better! Thursday: Grinch Day Dress up in green and channel your inner Grinch! From cozy green outfits to full Whoville-inspired flair, this day is all about having a little mischievous, light-hearted fun. Friday: Festive Flannels End the week with comfort and holiday style by wearing your favorite festive flannel and sweatpants. It’s the perfect cozy finish to a spirited week.

Lansing USD469 Winter Spirit Week Is Almost Here!

December 12, 2025

Lansing students and staff are invited to join in the fun as we celebrate Winter Spirit Week from December 15–19, 2025! Each day features a different theme to help spread holiday ...

Six Lansing Middle School singers earned a spot in this year’s Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association (NEKMEA) Middle-Level District Honor Choir, representing LMS among some of the region’s most talented young vocalists. Over the weekend, students traveled to participate in the prestigious event, which brought together approximately 170 middle-level singers from 34 schools across Northeast Kansas. The honor choir experience gives students the chance to rehearse and perform high-level choral music alongside peers from other districts, all under the direction of a guest clinician. LMS students selected for the 2025 NEKMEA Middle-Level District Honor Choir included: Amara Robinson (8th grade) Dominick McNeal (8th grade) Leah Nickelson (8th grade) Kinley Hawks (8th grade) Dakota Vaughan (8th grade) MJ Carson (7th grade) During the day-long clinic and performance, students worked with nationally recognized composer and conductor Ryan Main, who led rehearsals and also composed several pieces featured in the concert. His guidance challenged students musically while also giving them an inside look at the creative process behind choral performance. “This was an incredible experience for our singers,” said LMS choir staff. “It was a great day for music making and a great day to be a Lion.” Congratulations to Amara, Dominick, Leah, Kinley, Dakota, and MJ for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of Lansing Middle School. Their selection to NEKMEA Honor Choir reflects both their individual talent and the strength of the LMS choral program.

LMS Singers Earn Spots in NEKMEA Middle-Level District Honor Choir

December 8, 2025

Six Lansing Middle School singers earned a spot in this year’s Northeast Kansas Music Educators Association (NEKMEA) Middle-Level District Honor Choir, representing LMS among some...

The Lansing Angels Holiday Program has seen an incredible outpouring of generosity this season. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to support Lansing families—your kindness is making a real difference. For the first time ever, all holiday program tags have been claimed. While those gift requests are fully covered, there is still an ongoing need for cash and grocery gift cards to help families through the remainder of the holiday and winter season. With increased need for food resources in our community—especially as some families are impacted by changes in government services and paused SNAP benefits—grocery gift cards and cash donations are especially helpful right now. These contributions allow Lansing Angels to respond quickly and directly to family needs as they arise. How to Donate We are still accepting: Cash donations Grocery/food gift cards, including: Aldi Walmart Dillons All donations can be dropped off at Lansing Middle School (LMS). Thank You for Supporting Lansing Families Lansing Angels continues to serve and support families across our district, and your generosity helps ensure that students and families have what they need during the holidays and into the winter months. We’re grateful for a community that shows up for one another. If you have questions or would like to help in another way, please contact the Lansing Angels Holiday Program through your school or the district office.

Lansing Angels Holiday Program: All Tags Claimed, Gift Cards Still Needed

December 8, 2025

The Lansing Angels Holiday Program has seen an incredible outpouring of generosity this season. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far to support Lansing families. Your kind...

Lansing USD 469 District Leadership Team Deepens PLC Work at Kansas City Conference

December 3, 2025

From December 1–3, members of the Lansing USD 469 District Leadership Team attended the PLC at Work Institute at the Kansas City Convention Center. This national conference brough...

Lansing USD 469 Schools Closed, Daycare is Open - December 2, 2025

December 2, 2025

Due to forecasted frigid temperatures expected to continue through noon tomorrow, along with refreezing on country roads that will create dangerous driving conditions, Lansing USD...

Lansing USD469 November 2025 Parent Newsletter

November 21, 2025

District Site Council Reviews Facilities Needs, Bond Planning, and New Supports for Students

November 21, 2025

Lansing USD 469’s District Site Council met on November 20, 2025, to hear updates from Superintendent Mr. Marty Kobza and share feedback on several key topics, including a potenti...

Lansing Educators Join Regional Collaboration to Advance AI in Kansas Schools

November 19, 2025

On Tuesday, November 18th, educators from nine Kansas school districts came together at the University of Kansas for a collaborative professional development day centered on advan...

Lansing Middle School Parent Newsletter - November 2025

November 12, 2025

Blood Drive - LHS - 11/13/25 8 am - 1 pm

Help Save Lives... Blood Drive at Lansing High School is Tomorrow, November 13, 2025

November 12, 2025

Saving Lives Is Always in Season One blood donation can save up to three lives. You are invited to the upcoming blood drive: Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 8:00 a.m. ...

Nominate an Outstanding Staff and/or Student for Board Meeting Recognition

November 12, 2025

Lansing USD469 proudly recognizes one stand-out staff member and student at the beginning of each regularly scheduled board meeting. If you know a staff member or student that ha...

Important Notice: District Phone Systems Back Up

November 7, 2025

Our district phone systems are now fully operational. You can once again reach all schools and district offices by phone. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we w...

Community Resources for Families in Need

November 6, 2025

We understand that times can be challenging, and we want to ensure that every family in our community has access to the support they need. In addition to our district food pantry ...

LMS Peer Leadership Student Health & Wellness Tips

Wellness Tips from Lansing Middle School Peer Leaders Trinity Gillespie and Ashlyn Pohl

November 5, 2025

Lansing USD469 is proud to promote health & wellness to our students and staff. In addition to having a Health & Wellness Committee that meets quarterly, Lansing Middle School has...

Lansing USD 469 is proud to continue its partnership with the University of Kansas’ Center for Reimagining Education (CRE), entering the second year of an innovative project that’s redefining what learning can look like in the age of artificial intelligence. After a successful first year that earned statewide recognition and a $10,000 grant to expand the initiative, Lansing Middle School’s sixth-grade science team—Principal Brooks Jenkins and teachers Alisha Holyfield, Amanda Thomas, and Josh Yoakam—kicked off Year Two with renewed energy and new goals for growth. The team recently met with Maggie Mosier, KU’s “AI guru,” and Megan Turpin, KU’s instructional coach, to reflect on their successes and begin mapping out next steps. Their meeting focused on how to deepen the integration of AI tools into classroom instruction while maintaining the heart of what makes learning meaningful: curiosity, creativity, and student ownership. “We learned so much in the first year about how students respond when they’re given real choice and powerful tools,” said Amanda Thomas. “Now we want to build on that momentum and help even more students see themselves as thinkers, creators, and problem solvers.” During the session, the group discussed expanding their project-based approach into additional class periods and grade levels, developing model lessons other teachers can adapt, and creating practical resources for staff on using AI safely and effectively. Maggie Mosier guided the team in exploring the evolving role of AI in education, while Megan Turpin provided hands-on coaching and support to help teachers design classroom experiences that balance innovation with intentional teaching. Principal Brooks Jenkins shared that the team’s goal for this year is sustainability: “We want to move from experimenting with AI to embedding it as a natural, purposeful part of instruction. The more our teachers grow, the more our students benefit.” As the partnership enters its second year, Lansing continues to stand out as a leader in reimagining education—not just with technology, but with a clear focus on empowering students and teachers alike.

Lansing Middle School Team Launches Year Two with KU’s Center for Reimagining Education

November 4, 2025

Lansing USD 469 is proud to continue its partnership with the University of Kansas’ Center for Reimagining Education (CRE), entering the second year of an innovative project that’...

Upcoming Blood Drive at Lansing High School – November 13, 2025

November 3, 2025

Saving Lives Is Always in Season One blood donation can save up to three lives. You are invited to the upcoming blood drive: Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 8:0...

Inclement weather procedures graphic only

Lansing USD469 Inclement Weather Procedures

November 3, 2025

With winter weather right around the corner, we want to ensure all families are prepared for potential inclement weather. Safety is our top priority, and we’ve developed procedure...

Lansing Holiday Market November 8, 2025 9 am - 3 pm

Ring in the Season at the 2025 Lansing Holiday Market!

November 3, 2025

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Lansing Holiday Market on November 8th from 9 am-3 pm at the Lansing High School gym! Enter through the activities entrance and ...

Eighth-Grade Math Students Escape from Michael Myers… Using Slope and Linear Functions!

October 31, 2025

In the spirit of Halloween, Lansing Middle School math teacher Mrs. Miranda Cote challenged her 8th-grade students with a spooky twist on learning. Students participated in a digi...

Academic Spotlight: Sixth-Graders Bringing Ancient Egypt to Life in 6th Grade Social Studies

October 31, 2025

This week’s academic spotlight shines on Mrs. Cheryl Borgeson and Ms. Lilly Webster, two outstanding sixth-grade social studies teachers who prove that history doesn’t have to be ...