Lake Shore Middle School

📣 FYI: Lake Shore Middle School Dress Code for 2025–2026 All Lake Shore Middle School students are required to follow the uniform dress code every school day. Please review the grade-specific guidelines and general dress code policies below to ensure your child is ready for the upcoming school year. First Day of school is August 11, 2025! 👕 Uniform Shirt Colors by Grade: 6th Grade: Black polo shirt 7th Grade: Grey polo shirt 8th Grade: Burgundy polo shirt All shirts must be plain and in the assigned grade-level color. 👖 Uniform Pants Colors (All Grades): Black Blue Khaki Only uniform shorts and pants are permitted. 🚫 Not Allowed: Denim, jeans, spandex, ripped, or torn clothing, short/mini skirts/ skorts Crocs, sandals, or slides Hoodies, jackets with hoods, and hats are not allowed on campus 🆔 Student IDs: All students must wear their student ID at all times on campus. 🛍️ Uniform Supplier: R.C. Uniforms 📍 11153 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 📞 (904) 646-0493

DO WE NEED TO CHANGE COLORS? - Historically, we have allowed students to keep colors for all three years. Recently, families have requested that we change the colors for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. What are your thoughts? Take the survey now https://forms.office.com/r/zPPuJB4LrM

Attention parents and students! -B.E.A.T. Academy Orientation is invitation only. Applications for B.E.A.T. Academy will extended through Friday, August 1st.  Sign up today! An additional orientation for B.E.A.T. Academy will be schedule for August 4th.

Dear Lakeshore Families, We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming R.I.S.E. Transition Night at Lakeshore Middle School on Monday, July 21, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM! This exciting event is designed specifically for rising 6th grade students and their families to help make the transition to middle school smooth, informed, and inspiring. What to Expect: -Behind-the-Scenes Boot camps — Separate sessions for parents and students -Learn about Lakeshore’s expectations, routines, and academic prep -Explore clubs, sports, and major events your child can be part of -Meet school leaders, teachers, and future classmates Discover how we live out our core values of R.I.S.E.: Resilience, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. Whether your student is excited or a little nervous, this night will empower them (and you!) with knowledge, confidence, and connection. Location: Lakeshore Middle School Date: Monday, July 21, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📞 Questions? Call us at (904) 381-7440 We can’t wait to welcome your family into the Warrior community. Let’s Rise Together! Sincerely, Dr. Clark Principal, Lakeshore Middle School

Join us for our upcoming Football tryouts at Lakeshore Middle School!

Warrior families, Please see our upcoming summer workouts for students interested in participating with our football program at Lakeshore Middle school. Lake Shore Middle

Celebrating the Class of 2025 – Our Outstanding 8th Graders! This week, we proudly honored the achievements, growth, and resilience of our incredible 8th grade students as they closed one chapter and prepared to begin another. This ceremony was more than a celebration—it was a powerful reminder of the promise and potential within each of our scholars. From academic accomplishments to leadership, from moments of challenge to triumphant successes, these students have shown heart, determination, and the strength to rise. We could not be more proud. As they step into high school, we stand behind them with full confidence. They are ready. They are capable. And they are our future. To our families, staff, and community—thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we build bridges to bright tomorrows. Congratulations, Class of 2025! Keep striving, keep believing, and never stop becoming. #8thGradePromotion #FutureLeaders #ProudPrincipal

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony – Tuesday May 27, 2025 This year’s 8th grade promotion ceremony will be held on Tuesday May 27, 2025, @7:00 pm. The dress code is as follows: All students are to be dressed in their “Dress for Success” (please see below for more details) c 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will promptly begin at 7:00pm. Students need to arrive to school no later than 6:00pm Promotion Attire Guidelines Guidelines for proper attire DRESS CODE: The Promotion Ceremony is a special event; therefore, proper dress is required. Dress attire colors are black and/or white only. Gentleman should wear ties and ladies a dress, skirt, or proper pantsuit. (Below the knees). DRESS CODE FOR THE PROMOTION CEREMONY Boys • All boys must wear dress pants with belt. No shorts, jeans, sweatpants, or cargo-like pants. • All boys must wear a shirt with a collar and tie. No polos or t-shirts. • All boys must wear dress shoes with socks. No tennis shoes, flip-flops, or sandals. Girls • All girls must wear dresses, skirts and blouses, or dress pants with blouses. No capris or shorts (including Bermudas) will be allowed. Not cut out pants, waist area or leg area. • All dresses and skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee. No exceptions. • No single-shoulder dresses are allowed unless you wear a cover. • No backless or strapless tops are allowed unless you have a sweater to cover bare shoulders. • No bare midriffs will be allowed. • All girls should wear closed-toed dress shoes. No flip flops or extremely high-heeled shoes. You will be walking before, during, and after the ceremony. Safety first. • All tops/dresses should be modest and cover well. There should be no viewable cleavage. If you have any questions, please contact Lakeshore @ 904-381-7440.

As a reminder, students must report to school in full dress code daily with no exceptions. This ensures a focused and unified learning environment. For full dress code guidelines, please visit our school website or contact the office.

📣 Save the Date! End-of-Year Awards Ceremony – May 23, 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to invite you to join us in celebrating our students' hard work and achievements during our End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies on Friday, May 23, 2025. Each grade level will be honored in a special program, and we would love for you to be part of it—virtually! 📍 Location: School Gymnasium (Students & Staff Only) 📺 Parent Viewing: Live on Microsoft Teams 🔗 Access: Scan the QR code on the day of the event to join the live stream! Ceremony Schedule: 6th Grade: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM 7th Grade: 12:35 PM – 1:35 PM 8th Grade: 2:55 PM – 3:55 PM 🎉 Each ceremony will highlight student achievements in academics, leadership, character, and more. Please be sure to check your child’s school communication apps via Focus and Thrillshare, closer to the date for the QR code to access the live stream. We look forward to celebrating our amazing students together! Warm regards, Lakeshore Middle School Administration *For more details, please contact Mrs. Carr @ 904- 381-7440

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. May 5th -May 9th Here are some thoughtful ways to show your appreciation: 1. **Personalized Thank You Notes**: Write heartfelt notes to your teachers, expressing specific ways they have impacted your learning and growth. 2. **Gift Cards**: Give gift cards to their favorite coffee shop, bookstore, or restaurant. 3. ** Project**: Organize a project where students create a scrapbook or video montage highlighting memorable moments and expressing gratitude. 4. **Surprise Treats**: Bring in homemade treats or snacks for your teachers to enjoy throughout the week. 5. **Social Media Shoutouts**: Post appreciation messages on social media, tagging your teachers and sharing why they are special. 6. **Flowers and Plants**: Give flowers or a small potted plant to brighten up their workspace. Remember, even small gestures can make a big difference in showing your teachers how much they are valued and appreciated. What do you think you'll do to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week?

Good morning parents. Bus 306 driver called out this morning and the bus company did not immediately work to cover the route. As a result, students who ride bus 306 were left standing at their bus stops without notice. The bus company is in the process of sending a bus to pick up all students that ride bus 306. The students will not be marked tardy when they arrive at school. The school was just made aware of this at 9:50am and has been working diligently with the bus company to get this resolved.

You are appreciated Dr. Clark. Happy Principal Appreciation Day ❤️

Parents, we are midway to our goal! We have an extension for today only. Our goal is to reach 20% of our families at Lake Shore Middle. Please complete the survey at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/survey/parent/ and select Lake Shore Middle School from the list.

Good morning, This is Diego Torres with Jacksonville University Women’s Basketball. As we approach August, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Nike to host our Elite Camp on August 2–3 at Jacksonville University. This camp offers a premier opportunity for athletes, ages 14–18, to train at an elite level alongside coaches with extensive experience at the highest levels of the game. Powered by Nike’s commitment to athletic excellence, this camp will focus on skill development, competition, and player growth — all within a first-class environment. Beyond the training, participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow elite athletes who share the same drive and ambition. We are confident this will be a transformative experience, helping you elevate your game and prepare for the next level. Availability is limited, and spots are filling quickly! https://www.ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-girls-basketball-camp-jacksonville-university?utm_source=basketball&utm_medium=flyer&utm_campaign=basketball-marketing-2025 We look forward to welcoming you to campus this summer! Diego Torres Assistant Coach – Women’s Basketball Jacksonville University Athletics C: (503) 329-5484

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SAC MEETING will be rescheduled to - APRIL 24th at 6pm Updated meeting day and time ***