⭐️ Meet Mrs. Barkovich, this week’s Staff Spotlight! ⭐️ #LMSPride
about 2 hours ago, Lawton Middle School
A "Staff Spotlight" graphic for LMS featuring Tammy Barkovich, who teaches 5th Special Education. The background is blue with neon-style yellow and white text. A photo of Mrs. Barkovich is in the top right corner, showing her smiling with long blonde hair, wearing a burgundy top and black sweater. The text highlights her 31 years of service at Lawton, teaching all grade levels and coaching multiple sports, including middle school cross country and varsity track. It also notes her pride in being a Lawton alumna and her dedication to students, staff, and the community.
⭐ Principal Appreciation Day ⭐ "The best leaders are also the best followers. They follow a purpose, cause, or belief bigger than themselves." -Simon Sinek Today we celebrate the leaders of our building, Mr. Williams and Mr. Armstrong. Their passion for leadership creates a supportive and collaborative environment at LMS. We are so grateful to have them leading us in the shared purpose of student growth and engagement. We thank them for their dedication to our school, staff, and students! #LMSPride
1 day ago, Lawton Middle School
Portrait of David Williams, a smiling man with short hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt and tie, featured in a yellow graphic titled “LMS Principal Spotlight.” The text emphasizes his 11 years of leadership at Lawton, commitment to a success-based mindset, appreciation for the school community, and love for hiking and disc golf with his family.
Portrait of Zander Armstrong, a smiling man with short hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt and red bow tie, featured in a yellow graphic titled “LMS Spotlight.” The text highlights Mr. Armstrong’s role as Dean of Students at Lawton, his nine years of middle school teaching and behavioral support experience, and his passion for promoting life skills, community connection, and a healthy lifestyle.
Student Celebration 🎉 Congratulations to our Students of the Month for March! #LMSPride
7 days ago, Lawton Middle School
Graphic titled 'Students of the Month' with a yellow and blue theme featuring four student portraits for March. From left to right: Scarlett (5th grade), Quincy (6th grade), Kendry (7th grade), and JoAnna (8th grade). At the bottom, it says 'Lawton Middle School' with a Blue Devil mascot and the letter 'L' logo.
Student Celebration poster for Scarlett, the 5th-grade March Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. Features a portrait of Scarlett with text recognizing her hard work in the classroom and on the softball field, highlighting her responsibility, confidence, respectfulness, and achievements as a distinguished softball player and high honor roll student. Blue and gold themed design with the Lawton Middle School 'L' logo and Blue Devil mascot.
Student Celebration poster for Quincy, the 6th-grade March Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. Features a portrait of Quincy with text praising his best efforts in class, self-starting attitude, leadership growth, eagerness to share knowledge, and role modeling for peers. Blue and gold themed design with the Lawton Middle School 'L' logo and Blue Devil mascot.
Student Celebration poster for Kendry, the 7th-grade March Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. Features a portrait of Kendry with text praising active participation and poignant questioning. Blue and gold themed design with the Lawton Middle School 'L' logo and Blue Devil mascot.
Student Celebration poster for JoAnna, the 8th-grade March Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. Features a portrait of JoAnna with text praising her commitment to ROAR characteristics as well as her helpful approach to her peers, showing leadership daily. Blue and gold themed design with the Lawton Middle School 'L' logo and Blue Devil mascot.
⭐️ Meet Mrs. VanPeteghem, this week’s Staff Spotlight! ⭐️ #LMSPride
7 days ago, Lawton Middle School
A graphic titled "LMS Staff Spotlight" featuring Wendi Vanpeteghem, a 5th Grade History and ELA teacher. The design has a deep blue background with glowing text and geometric patterns. A photo of Mrs. Vanpeteghem is framed in yellow on the right side. The text praises her 24-year teaching career, highlighting the last four years at LMS where she has formed strong connections with students. Known affectionately as “VP,” she is celebrated for her engaging lessons, outdoor adventures, and dedication to student growth.
📚 Happy World Book Day 📚 In honor of World Book Day, we'd like to re-introduce Mrs. Ely who joined our staff this year! "A public library is the most enduring of memorials, the trustiest monument for the preservation of an event or a name or an affection; for it, and it only, is respected by wars and revolutions, and survives them." - Mark Twain #LMSPride
9 days ago, Lawton Middle School
A graphic titled "LMS Staff Spotlight" featuring Kristen Ely, Library Paraprofessional. The design has a deep blue background with glowing text and geometric patterns. A photo of Mrs. Ely is framed in yellow on the right side. The text praises Mrs. Ely for her dedication to creating a welcoming space in the library and "read-searching" for new books to add to the library. It also shares that she is working in the Grow Your Own Program to obtain her teaching degree/certicate and makes a wonderful addition to the Middle School Team.
🎉 Administrative Professionals Day - Staff Spotlight Today, we celebrate our fearless front-office female team! As a sneaky surprise, we called Mrs. Witteveen with a problem , to check the hallway cameras to help us figure it out -- when she checked the cameras, she was instead surprised with students holding signs up to those cameras with a message of gratitude! Help us in lifting up in honor: 💙 Mrs. Witteveen 💛Mrs. Williams #LMSPride
9 days ago, Lawton Middle School
A graphic titled "LMS Staff Spotlight" featuring Crystal Witteveen, Administrative Assistant. The background is deep blue with geometric patterns and glowing text. An illustrated portrait of Crystal Witteveen appears on the right side. The text highlights her calm presence, organizational skills, and essential role in coordinating schedules and supporting the school community, emphasizing that the school wouldn't function the same without her.
A graphic titled "LMS Staff Spotlight" featuring Marissa Williams, Administrative Assistant. The design has a deep blue background with geometric accents and glowing headline text. A photo of Marissa Williams is framed in yellow on the right. The text introduces her as being in her second year, commending her attention to detail and warm demeanor. It also shares her love for outdoor activities and highlights the positive energy she brings to the school.
Students stand in a brightly lit hallway holding pink signs that read "Thank You" , "Mrs. Witteveen", "Mrs. Williams"
Students stand in a hallway in increasing distances from the camera holding pink signs. The sign closest to the camera reads "Thank You"
📚 Spring Book Fair! 📚 Parents/Students may shop in person or online using this link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lawtonmiddleschool #LMSPride
19 days ago, Lawton Middle School
Colorful flyer for the Lawton Middle School Spring Book Fair. A cartoon child with curly hair is sitting on a large stack of books, reading a blue book with a rocket on the cover. Blue and yellow background with stars and a banner that says "Next Week!" in the top left corner. Text reads: "Spring Book Fair – Discover your next favorite book! Students may shop at school with their ELA / Achievement classes OR families may use the link to shop online!" The dates of the book fair are April 14, 2025, through April 18, 2025. At the bottom is a blue and yellow bar labeled "Lawton Middle School LIBRARY."
⭐️ Meet Mrs. Maurer, this week’s Staff Spotlight! ⭐️ #LMSPride
21 days ago, Lawton Middle School
Alt text: A staff spotlight graphic for Lawton Middle School (LMS) featuring Amanda Maurer. The design includes a photo of Amanda smiling, with short red hair and wearing circular earrings. The text highlights her roles: teaching 6th and 8th grade science, PLTW, and leading the 8th grade ROAR class. It notes that she has been part of the Lawton community for 7 of her 12 years in education and is known for her energetic, hands-on teaching style and dedication to student leadership. Outside of school, she enjoys camping, biking, hiking, and spending time outdoors. The background is dark blue with yellow and white text, stars, and a glowing geometric design.
⭐ Meet Mrs. Tremblay, this week's Staff Spotlight! ⭐ #LMSPride
about 1 month ago, Lawton Middle School
Alt text: A "LMS Staff Spotlight" graphic features Laura Tremblay, the 5th-8th Band teacher. The background is dark blue with gold geometric designs and neon-style text. A photograph of Laura Tremblay and a man is in the top right corner; she is wearing a royal blue sleeveless dress and smiling, while the man is in a white dress shirt with a boutonniere. The text highlights Mrs. Tremblay’s 14 years of dedication to the Lawton Band Program, her passion for music education, and her appreciation for the Lawton community. It also mentions her love for Disney, family adventures, reading, and cooking.
Happy Spring Break! A reminder that Lawton Schools are closed tomorrow, Friday March 28 through Sunday, April 6 for Spring Break. Whether you are travelling or staying close to home, we wish you a safe and restful week!
about 1 month ago, Lawton Schools
🌟 Farewell & Best Wishes! 🌟 It is with mixed emotions that we say goodbye to Mrs. Caren Elmore, who has been an incredible support to our students and staff. Her dedication, kindness, and passion have made a lasting impact on everyone she has worked with. While we will miss her greatly, we are beyond happy, proud, and excited for her as she steps into a new opportunity! Thank you, Mrs. Elmore, for all the care and hard work you have put into our school community. We know you will continue to do amazing things, and we wish you all the success in this next chapter! 💙✨ #OnceABlueDevilAlwaysABlueDevil #LMSPride
about 1 month ago, Lawton Middle School
A staff spotlight graphic for Lawton Middle School (LMS) featuring Caren Elmore, a paraprofessional. The background is deep blue with gold geometric designs and text. The title "LMS STAFF SPOTLIGHT" is displayed in bold, glowing gold letters at the top. Caren Elmore's name is in white capital letters with "Paraprofessional" written below in gold. A framed photo of Caren Elmore is on the right; she has blonde hair, blue eyes, and is smiling while wearing a white t-shirt with the words "difference MAKER." A spotlight paragraph in a gold-bordered box describes her deep connection to Lawton, her dedication to students, and the impact she has made in the school community. The final sentence emphasizes that "Mrs. Elmore’s impact is immeasurable." The design includes small gold stars and sparkles around the text.
⭐ Meet Mrs. Oles, this week's staff spotlight! ⭐ #LMSPride
about 1 month ago, Lawton Middle School
A staff spotlight graphic for LMS featuring Tina Oles, a 6th Grade ELA teacher specializing in novels, tech, books, and film, and managing LMS Social Media/PR. The background is blue with gold text and geometric accents. A circular photo in the upper right shows Tina Oles smiling while reclining in a pit of pink foam tubes. The text highlights that she is in her third year as a Blue Devil but has been fostering a love for reading in the community for over a decade. She values the supportive atmosphere at LMS and plays a key role in managing the school's social media. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, boating, and spending time with her spouse and sons.
Student Celebration 🎉 Congratulations to our Students of the Month for February! #LMSPride
about 2 months ago, Lawton Middle School
A group recognition poster displaying the February Students of the Month at Lawton Middle School: Kambree (5th grade), Charlotte (6th grade), Levi (7th grade), and Quinn (8th grade). Each student's photo is shown with their name and grade level. The background features blue and gold school colors, the Lawton Blue Devils logo, and a dotted decorative pattern.
A student recognition poster for Kambree, the 5th-grade February Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. The poster features Kambree’s photo and highlights her leadership, work ethic, kindness, and willingness to help others. The design includes blue and gold school colors, the Lawton Blue Devils logo, and a dotted decorative background.
A student recognition poster for Charlotte, the 6th-grade February Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. The poster features Charlotte’s photo, a description of her academic determination, kindness, leadership, and perseverance in both school and basketball. The background includes blue and gold school colors, the Lawton Blue Devils logo, and decorative dots.
A student recognition poster for Levi, the 7th-grade February Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. The poster features Levi's photo, a description of his accomplishments as they demonstrate Responsibility, Ownership, Attitude, and Respect. The background includes blue and gold school colors, the Lawton Blue Devils logo, and decorative dots.
A student recognition poster for Quinn, the 8th-grade February Student of the Month at Lawton Middle School. The poster features Quinn's photo, a description of her determination and grace as she has become a ROAR team member this year. The background includes blue and gold school colors, the Lawton Blue Devils logo, and decorative dots.
⭐ Meet Mrs. Frank, this week's Staff Spotlight! ⭐ #LMSPride
2 months ago, Lawton Middle School
A staff spotlight graphic for Lawton Middle School (LMS) featuring Nicole Frank, a 6th and 7th grade science teacher and 7/8 PLTW instructor. The graphic has a blue and gold theme with a portrait of Mrs. Frank in the top right corner. The text highlights that she joined LMS last year and is now in her second year. It describes her as a teacher who fosters inquiry and critical thinking, with students frequently returning to visit her. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, reading, and helping rehabilitate sick pigs at local sanctuaries. She values school spirit and enjoys seeing students demonstrate ROAR attitudes and ownership.
We enjoyed celebrating Lawton Community School's Educational Hero Award Winners Laura Prior and Amanda Steinke at the Award Banquet. Congrats to both of our deserving winners!
2 months ago, Lawton Community Schools
Ed Hero Award Winners
⭐ Meet Mrs. Ashmus, this week's Staff Spotlight! ⭐ #LMSPride
2 months ago, Lawton Middle School
A digital staff spotlight graphic features Aiman Ashmus, a teacher at Lawton Middle School. The background is blue with gold neon-style text that reads "LMS STAFF SPOTLIGHT." Aiman Ashmus is highlighted for teaching 7th Grade Social Studies, 8th Grade US History, and 6th Grade Entrepreneurship. The text praises her for seamlessly integrating into the school, bringing fresh energy and innovative ideas, and forming strong connections with students. It mentions that she enjoys baking and spending time outdoors on hikes. A smiling portrait of Aiman Ashmus, wearing glasses and a black shirt, is placed inside a yellow-bordered frame on the right side of the graphic. The design includes decorative gold stars and geometric lines.
🏀 EVENT UPDATE! Tonight's MS Girls' Basketball Game will be held in the LAWTON HIGH SCHOOL GYM Game times remain the same: 4:30 (7th Grade) 5:30 (8th Grade)
2 months ago, Lawton Middle School
Graphic announcing an update for a basketball game. The word 'UPDATE' is in bold red letters at the top. The text states that tonight’s basketball game is moving to the high school gym. Game times are listed as 4:30 PM for 7th grade and 5:30 PM for 8th grade. The opponent is St. Monica. The background features a basketball going through a hoop, with bold blue, black, white, and yellow colors for emphasis."
⭐ Meet Mrs. Potts , this week's Staff Spotlight! ⭐ #LMSPride
3 months ago, Lawton Middle School
The image features a "LMS Staff Spotlight" highlighting Candice Potts, a school counselor. The design has a blue background with gold and white text. A professional headshot of Mrs. Potts is placed in the top right corner, framed by a gold border. The text details that Mrs. Potts is in her third year as a counselor, bringing valuable experience, creating strategies for student success, and supporting students. It mentions her creative hobbies, including sewing, costume-making, and cosplay, as well as her enjoyment of puzzle games and reading. She expresses pride in being a Blue Devil and appreciates the community’s support for students. The layout includes decorative gold stars and geometric patterns.
📅 Student Event Reminder! Valentine's Day Dance Friday will be our Valentine's Day Dance. Students with no referrals and less than three recoveries (within 2 weeks of the dance) can attend. No formal attire required . #LMSPride
3 months ago, Lawton Middle School
Valentine's Dance flyer for Lawton Middle School. The flyer has a pink and red heart-themed background with sparkles. The event is on Friday, February 14, from 3:00-5:00 PM in the MS Gym. Entry is $5 per person. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Eligibility requirements: Students must have 0 referrals and fewer than 3 lunch recoveries within two weeks of the dance. The Lawton Middle School Blue Devils logo is displayed at the top.
Hall of Fame Night is tomorrow, Friday February 14th, at Lawton High School Girls Varsity Basketball Game @ 6:00 Hall of Fame Reception @ 6:30 in the HS Cafeteria - All are welcome, come congratulate our inductees: Family of Dixie Boothby, Troy & Janine Johnson, Daniel & Nathan Orozco Hall of Fame Ceremony @ Approximately 7:15, between the Girls and Boys Games Boys Varsity Basketball Game @ Approximately 7:30 A great opportunity to support current and past Lawton Blue Devils
3 months ago, Lawton Community Schools
HOF Announcement