Lavaca Middle School

The fifth grade quiz bowl team competed at the GFESC tournament today and were the Better Luck Next Time Winners. Ayden Hickman and Clay Stockdale were in the top 10 average scorers.

Wanted: Readers!🤠📖 Read Across America Week started today!

Reminder - the deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 Hall of Honor is this Wed, Mar 4, 2026. The nomination form can be found on on our district website at: https://www.lavacaschools.com/page/hall-of-honor.
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Today at approximately 2:45 p.m., Lavaca School District was notified of an attempted armed robbery in the vicinity of our campus. The suspect reportedly fled the scene on foot with a weapon.

Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with our safety protocols, the district immediately initiated a full lockdown to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Students and staff remained in full lockdown until law enforcement determined there was no immediate threat to the campus. At that time, we transitioned to a soft lockdown, allowing students limited movement for necessities such as restroom breaks and water.

Our LPS Security Director remained in constant communication with incident command throughout the situation. Once law enforcement confirmed it was safe to do so, students were dismissed, and buses were allowed to proceed on their regular routes.

District administration would like to commend our staff for their calm, professional, and precise execution of our crisis response plan. Situations such as this are fluid and require teamwork, composure, and strict adherence to established procedures. Our staff performed exactly as trained, and their actions ensured the continued safety of our students.

Lavaca School District extends its sincere appreciation to the Lavaca Police Department, Barling Police Department, Greenwood Police Department, Central City Police Department, Sebastian County Sheriff's Office, and the Arkansas State Police for their rapid response, coordination, and continued partnership in keeping our schools and community safe.

LHS held it's 1st Annual FFA Day event this week! Over 500 students in grade K-8 visited the high school & were immersed in agricultural experiences. Students learned about horticulture, crops, planting, & visited the hydroponic towers before exploring the shop. In the shop, students learned about operating a plasma cutter, welders, & the CNC machine. They were able to touch wooden bird houses, animal cut outs, & signs. Local businesses, community members, & farmers provided interactive stations for petting animals, exploring soil, & viewing farm equipment. The Lavaca FFA Chapter wants to thank our partners & supporters for helping us create this meaningful experience to our future members!
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Don't forget - the Lady Arrows play at 4pm today in the Regional Tournament!

Please visit our website at the link below to view the brackets & ticket info. DIGITAL TICKETS will be required for entry. We hope you will head over to Paris & help us cheer on our team this afternoon!

GOOD LUCK LADY ARROWS!
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Web link: https://www.lavacaschools.com/o/arrowathletics/page/athletic-tickets

March starts next week!🍀

Cakes by Shelby Jo taught the 8th grade GT class cookie decorating as part of the Science of Cooking unit. They learned professional decorating techniques while applying creativity and precision to their designs. This hands-on experience allowed students to connect scientific concepts to real-world culinary skills.

⭐️ Congratulations to our February Arrows of the Month! ⭐️🚀 These students were recognized for demonstrating our core values of respect, responsibility, integrity, and grit here at LMS. We are so proud of their hard work and positive example! 5th Grade:  Brynlee Reed Trevon Adair 6th Grade: Ali Sosebee Christopher Rodriguez 7th Grade: McKinlea Kramer Graeson Bowen 8th Grade:  Jalyn Teague Stella Barron

Mr. LeBrun’s Outdoor Recreation Class just completed a tree stand safety course as part of their Arkansas Hunter’s Education. Remember to get outdoor and enjoy what all our state has to offer. Just remember to be safe!

The Lady Arrows are REGIONALS BOUND! The tournament will be held Feb 25-28 in Paris. Please visit our website at the link below to view the brackets & ticket info. Note: DIGITAL TICKETS will be required for entry. GOOD LUCK LADY ARROWS!
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Web link: https://www.lavacaschools.com/o/arrowathletics/page/athletic-tickets

We are still accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Honor. The deadline to submit nominations is Wed, Mar 4, 2026. Do you know someone that has made remarkable contributions to our school district & the community? If so, please take a few minutes & complete the nomination form that is located on our district website at: https://www.lavacaschools.com/page/hall-of-honor.
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We are one week away from our 1st Annual FFA Da! This event will be held Tues, Feb 24 on the LHS campus!. Students in grades K-8 will enjoy a fun-filled day of educational activities supporting agriculture in Arkansas.
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We are SO proud of the Lavaca Jr. High Quiz Bowl Team! 🎉 They had their final tournament today in Batesville where they competed with teams from all across Arkansas and made it to the quarterfinals! Congratulations to 8th grader, Colt Kilbreath for ranking 2nd out of 125+ students and averaging 13 correct answers per game! 💥 Thank you to Mrs. Kelley Hale for working so hard to prepare our students and for giving them this opportunity! Way to go, Arrows! 💜🤍

Jake Zluticky is always a favorite among our students, and today he was one of our guest speakers! He encouraged our students to be confident in who they are and embrace what makes them unique. He also brought the fun by hosting a dunk contest and a rap contest. We appreciate him and the positive impact he continues to make!

We had an awesome day at LMS with guest speakers from PRADCO Outdoor Brands! They shared about their company, introduced their corgi Gus, and brought merch for every student. Our students loved it, and it was a great opportunity to inspire them and connect learning to real-world careers. Thank you, PRADCO for taking the time for our students!

Kindness Week starts Tuesday!! Check out the Kindness Challenge and our dress up days. ✨💜

We are still accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Honor. The deadline to submit nominations is Wed, Mar 4, 2026. Do you know someone that has made remarkable contributions to our school district & the community? If so, please take a few minutes & complete the nomination form that is located on our district website at: https://www.lavacaschools.com/page/hall-of-honor.
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On February 4th, LMS had fourteen students attend the FBLA District 1 Spring Conference with students competing in numerous business events. Rielle Gallant - Career Research 2nd Place, Colt Kilbreat and Alexander McEntire in Exploring Business Issues, 2nd place; Scarlett Beatty and Kelcie Kilbreath - Exploring Business Issues; Brookelynn Denham and Layken Greenwood - Exploring Management and Entrepreneurship 3rd Place; Bristol Riddle - Public Speaking, 2nd Place; Jalyn Teague -Exploring Website Design, 2nd place; Jax Nelson - Exploring Technology, 2nd place; Colt Kilbreath-Exploring Economics, 1st place; Alexander McEntire - Exploring Economics-3rd place; Hailey Deming - Exploring Professionalism, Stella Barron - Digital Citizenship, Dominic Suter - Exploring Leadership; Adalyn Washington - Exploring Marketing Concepts, 3rd place. These students displayed professionalism and demonstrated a strong work ethic in preparation for this event. Congratulations to all of the participants!