We Celebrated Success at LGMS! 🎉

Wednesday morning, November 20th, was all about energy, excitement, and a big drumline beat!

🥁✨ Lake Geneva Middle School teachers, staff, and the Badger High

School drumline welcomed students in style to kick off the day!

Why? Because LGMS saw major growth on the 2023-2024 DPI School

Report Cards! 🚀

🏫 Here’s what we’re celebrating:

✅ 3-Star Rating: Meets Expectations with an overall score of 67.1—up from 59.1 last year! That’s an 8.2-point jump!

📚 Achievement & Growth in both ELA and Math increased from 2023!

📈 Above state average in achievement for ELA and Math!

🏆 LGMS outperformed 69.2% of 6-8 schools across Wisconsin!

To top it off, every student celebrated their hard work with a delicious

donut from Stinebrink’s Piggly Wiggly! 🍩💛



Way to go, LGMS! This is what progress and pride look like! 🎉

49th Annual Lake Geneva Electric Christmas Parade

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024

5:00 p.m.

Broad Street, Downtown Lake Geneva

Hope Squad is hosting Penny Wars the week of December 2-8. This will be a grade level competition. The grade with the most money raised will earn a treat. All proceeds will help sponsor a family in need for the holidays. 



Grade level jars will be outside of guidance. They will be picked up each day at 7:45 am. 

Bring in those pennies!

Good Luck...

ATTENTION GRADES 3 - 8...

Introducing the 2024-25 Southern Lakes Anthology Theme - THE POWER OF...

Check out the photo and watch the video Southern Lakes Video.

Our final check for the Hat Day donations from Hurricane Helene Relief going to Anna Maria Island is for $171. Thank you to all who donated and helped us send some love from LGMS! 

Thank you again,

SOUL Club

The SOUL Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our students, families and staff for your contributions to the annual food drive! We appreciate all of your efforts and thoughtfulness this past week. It will be greatly appreciated and beneficial to the families in our community.

All donations will be delivered to the Lake Geneva Food Pantry this coming Monday 11/25 after school.

Our goal this year was to bring in 720 points worth of items. We smashed that goal by bringing in a total of over 4982 points' worth of items (we had additional items dropped off after we finished counting). Keeping in mind we know that there are some doubling of points for some items brought in, but even if we cut this in half and assume everything was a bonus item, that would put us at approximately 2500 items donated.

Thank you again!

Beth, Tanya, and Jennifer and SOUL Club kids

SOUL CLUB MEETINGS

Wednesday, December 4

FREEDOM ALLIANCE MEETINGS

December 9

Parents and students will now have access to our Morning Announcements Slideshow. Instead of announcements being over the PA in the morning, students are shown a slide show every morning in homeroom. The slideshow changes daily. Click the link below to view the slideshow!

Study Labs have begun! Please click below for the study lab schedule and what staff member is "hosting" that night.

Lake Geneva Schools (Badger and Joint #1) is excited to continue offering students FREE Breakfast for the 2024 - 2025 School Year! We are extremely happy to provide this service to our school community and encourage all students to participate!

Elementary Pricing

Breakfast: FREE

Lunch: $2.75

Milk Pricing - All Grades - $0.50 per carton

Snack Milk: $55 per year

We encourage you to complete the Application for Free and Reduced Lunch.

Food Service Questions? Contact:

Jaclyn Sanders

jaclyn.sanders@badger.k12.wi.us

Phone: 262-348-1015

E-payments are a convenient way to pay school fees and deposit lunch money with a credit card or check online. The Lake Geneva Schools now utilize RevTrak.

All Food Service online transactions are assessed 3.49%. A parent can make deposits to multiple students' accounts in a single order and only incur one 3.49% fee.

All non-food service transactions are also charged a 3.49% transaction fee excluding mandatory registration fee.

ACCOUNT CREATION - Click Create New Account on RevTrak landing page



Need to reach the office? Leaving early for an appt? Reporting an absence?

We have 3 easy ways to reach the LGMS main office:

1. Call the main line at 262-348-3000
2. Call the attendance line at 262-348-3040
3. Email the main office at lgmsoffice@badger.k12.wi.us

• If you are calling your student in for an absence, please call or email by 9:00am.
• If you are picking up your student for an appt, please send a note in the morning. Your student needs to bring it to the office before FLEX.

PLANNED ABSENCES

If your student is going to be out of school for 3 or more days you can request a planned absence sheet to collect what work they miss when they are out of school.

Students can always check their google classroom for missing assignments.

Thank you!

Mark your Calendars for

Thursday, January 23, 2025 for the

LGMS PTO Winter Dance!

More details to follow after the holidays!

This morning of November 11th, Lake Geneva Middle School hosted its annual Veterans Day celebration. The program featured patriotic music performed by the school’s seventh and eighth-grade orchestras, bands, and choirs, directed by Mrs. Lauren Klement, Mrs. Amanda Krause, and Mrs. Kim May. Mrs. Deanna Deal accompanied the choirs.



A highlight of the event was the combined performance of “You're A Grand Old Flag,” during which the audience joined in a sing-along. The Color Guard from Post 24 of the American Legion, located in Lake Geneva, posted the colors, and veterans in attendance introduced themselves and shared when and where they served. Guest speaker David VanSchyndel spoke about his service.

Following the assembly, community members and family members of students who are veterans, spouses of veterans, or widows of veterans attended a luncheon at 11:00 a.m., prepared and served by students from Mrs. Sarah Opie’s family and consumer science class.

Lake and Olympus House science classes at Lake Geneva Middle School are investigating flameless heaters in a Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE) that provides hot food to people by just adding water. To tell us more about his experience with MREs, guest speaker Mr. Konieczski explained how this technology made a difference to him while he served in the U.S. Navy. Thank you for sharing your story with us and for your service.

This month, the Lake Geneva Middle School Hope Squad is focusing on the month of gratitude. Hope Squad members made a tree of gratitude and during lunch students were able to put up messages of what they are grateful for. This will hang in the lunch/common area for everyone to see. #LakeGenevaSchools #E3LG

Lake Geneva Middle School 8th Grade ELA students participated in their first formal debate during class on Wednesday. #LakeGenevaSchools #E3LG

Sixth grade students participated in guidance lessons with Mrs. Kidwell at Lake Geneva Middle School. They are learning about conflict resolution and participating in lessons on our Character Strong Curriculum. Students had to work together to build the tallest tower using marshmallows, spaghetti noodles, tape and string. 

Students from Ms. Opie's 8th grade FACs class competed in a charcuterie board competition yesterday! Students created their own themes for their boards, completed a grocery list of items they wanted to present on the board, and assembled the boards for judging. It was a delicious time!

Something strange is happening

with our Staff!!

Just in case you were wondering what is happening in the pics above, the LGMS staff has been having a blast with underground theme days.

The looks on the student's faces were priceless!

Friday, November 8 - Anything but a cup!

Friday, November 15 - Formal wear! 

Thursday , November 22 - 4th of July in November 

Tuesday, November 26 - Monochromatic 

Like us on Facebook to follow Official Lake Geneva Middle School for more information, or go to LGMS Website.

Students and parents! Alpine Valley is offering a ‘ski card’ that allows you to purchase lift tickets at a reduced price during the season. The card itself costs $30. Present the card at the ticket window to buy a reduced priced ($30) lift ticket for skiing after 3pm Sunday through Friday during the ski season. You can buy a card for anyone under the age of 18. See Mr. Turk for information or to purchase the cards. Cash only. scott.turk@badger.k12.wi.us or 262-348-3000 x3308

Anyone, any age, can purchase an Alpine Valley ski ticket from Mr. Turk to ski Friday nights in January and February. Lift tickets purchased with Mr. Turk cost you $30 each-Cash only. Mr. Turk will have lift tickets for each Friday at school.

Contact Mr. Turk for any questions: scott.turk@badger.k12.wi.us or 262-348-3000 x3308

When to Send Your Child to School

or Keep Them Home?



At Lake Geneva Schools, we know that regular attendance is key to academic success! Being in class daily helps students build strong habits, stay engaged, and gain valuable social skills. However, we also want to maintain a healthy, germ-free learning environment.

Use this guide (https://bit.ly/healthyLGS) to help decide when your child should attend school or stay home to recover. If your child has a fever over 100.4°F, vomiting, or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, it's best for them to rest at home. For minor symptoms like a runny nose, if there’s no fever, they’re ready for class!

When in doubt, contact the school health office, and let's work together to keep everyone healthy and learning!

Lake Geneva Schools has the ability to use SMS (text) messaging as another communication channel to share important information with families and staff regarding school closures or changes to the school day schedule. Federal law requires recipients to opt-in to receive such messages.

How can I opt-in to receive text messages?

📱Text the word “YES” or Y to 67587 from each wireless device on which you wish to receive texts.

📱Confirm that all text device numbers you wish to receive messages on are listed in your contact information: Families – verify that your cell phone is your primary phone number in your PowerSchool parent portal.

More information: https://bit.ly/4g2dhTb  

Whom do I contact with a question or suggestion? 

Lake Geneva Schools’ communication protocols help promote direct, open, and respectful interactions so that we quickly and efficiently resolve problems and concerns. The communication protocol starts with the staff member closest to the situation, as that person usually has the most information. However, at times, additional personnel are required to resolve specific concerns.



If you have information regarding bullying, harassment, or other non-emergency school safety concerns and would like to report this information, please click here to learn more, fill out a school-specific reporting form to the best of your knowledge, and submit it.

Lake Geneva

Schools recognize the important role that community organizations play in serving our students and area youth. Our Community Backpack program provides opportunities for local civic and not-for-profit organizations to share youth-related program information with the students and families in our district.

If you have a submission or you'd like to see events happening in the area, visit our Community Backpack page: http://bit.ly/2Nuk1jF

Please note that the content on this page will be updated frequently, so check back often.



This is not a Lake Geneva Schools program, nor is it in any way endorsed or sponsored by the District. This information is being provided only to inform you of other community activities and opportunities. If you have any questions about this program, please contact Immanuel Lutheran Church directly.

Coffee with the Superintendent

Superintendent Dr. Peter Wilson will host a series of “Coffee with the Superintendent” events throughout the upcoming months. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for parents and community members to engage in open discussions about Lake Geneva Schools.

Dates:

• No December Event
• Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Lake Geneva Schools District Office, 208 E. South Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | The Porch, 832 Geneva St Unit 2, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
• Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Inspired Coffee Shop, 883 W Main St, Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Please call to RSVP prior to each event (limited space available) at 262-348-1005.

Community Backpack

The Lake Geneva Schools Community Backpack is your online bulletin for youth-related community activities and educational opportunities. Learn More

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