Lincoln Middle School

Support LMS Drama Club with Boo Grams!

Send a spooky surprise to a friend—or treat yourself! Boo Grams are $5 each and may include candy, juice, fidgets, stickers, and other surprises, all packed in a fun cup.

See Mrs. Marchionna in Room 206 to purchase. Thank you for supporting the LMS Drama Club!

Lincoln Middle School Cheer Tryouts

Interested in joining the LMS cheer squad? Tryout preparation sessions will be held October 12–14, with official tryouts on Friday, October 16.

Volleyball players may miss Monday OR Tuesday due to practice requirements. For questions, contact Coach Sykes at Sykes.AnnyaLysa@vdps.net.

Count Day is Wednesday!

Help us make it a great Count Day by making sure your student is at school and in their seat by 7:25 AM.

As a special incentive, the Flavor Fusion trailer will be at Lincoln Middle School from 9:30–11:30 AM!

Students will have the opportunity to purchase a treat when their class is called. Cash and card are accepted, and 20% of the proceeds will come back to LMS.

Plus, 27 lucky students who are on time Wednesday morning will win a free small shaved ice!

We’re looking forward to a fun Count Day at LMS!

Reminder: LHS Homecoming Parade is today at 5:00 PM!

The parade will leave the high school/middle school parking lot and travel south on Federal, east on Studebaker around Lincoln Elementary, and north on MacArthur.

Families can find a great viewing spot anywhere near Lincoln Middle School or Lincoln Elementary along Federal, Studebaker, or MacArthur. Come see the fire truck, band, cheerleaders, robotics, VIPs, and more—and bring a bag for collecting candy!

Then join us tonight at 7:00 PM for the Homecoming varsity football game vs. Clawson High School.

We hope to see you there!

LMS Game Design Club

Create, code, and collaborate using Roblox Studio! Meetings are Wednesdays from 2:30–3:30 p.m. on non-PLC days only. Space is limited, and a signed student/parent pledge is required.

Questions? Contact Gillespie.katheleen@vdps.net.

Student Spectator Expectations We love seeing our students support their classmates and LMS teams! To maintain a safe, welcoming environment at our after-school athletic events, the following expectations apply to all LMS students attending as spectators: * Students must be on the current ABE’s List. * Students must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible adult for the duration of the event. * Students must remain with their adult and follow all school and event expectations. * Students may not be dropped off or attend an event without adult supervision. Athletic event staff are responsible for admissions, concessions, scorekeeping, event operations, and overall event safety. Staff are not available to provide individual supervision for unaccompanied students after the regular school day. After-school events are optional extracurricular activities, and parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children while attending. Students who do not meet these expectations may be asked to leave the event.

🤖 STEAM4 Robotics Club is back for the 2026–27 school year! Robotics Club begins Monday, September 28 and will meet Mondays from 2:30–3:30 PM in the Art Room. Students will build and program robots, work together to solve challenges, and have the opportunity to participate in the Robofest Robotics Competition. A signed parent permission slip must be on file for students to participate. Questions? Contact club advisor Mr. John Lonsway at lonsway.john@vdps.net.

Our Fall Football & Volleyball Schedule is available! The schedule includes game dates, times, locations, admission prices, and links to purchase tickets for home games.

Please save the schedule and check it throughout the season for important game information.

👉 https://aptg.co/mQ1pF4

Due to the power outage on September 9, our Curriculum Night has been rescheduled for Monday, September 21, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.

We invite families to come meet their student’s teachers, learn more about their classes, and see what to expect this school year.

We look forward to seeing you on September 21!

Thank you,
Gabrielle Avila
Principal, Lincoln Middle School

Due to the power outage at Lincoln Middle School, all after-school activities are canceled for today, including Curriculum Night. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Due to the power outage, Lincoln Middle School will dismiss students at 1:25 p.m. today. Buses will run with the following adjustments: * Bus 3 and Bus 5 will ride Bus 3. * Bus 11 and Bus 1 will ride Bus 10. * Bus 16 and Bus 17 will ride Bus 17. * Buses 13, 4, 19, and 14 will run their normal buses and routes. Walkers and bus riders will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m. Parent pickup students will wait in the media center until they are picked up or 2:27.

Lincoln Middle School is currently experiencing a power outage. Everyone is safe inside the building. Building phones are not working. Bus drivers are being contacted to return early in case we need to dismiss students early. If you would like to pick up your student now, you may come to the front doors, and we will retrieve your student for you. More information to come.

Lincoln Middle School Curriculum Night is tomorrow from 5:00–7:00 PM! Come meet your student’s teachers, learn about their classes, and get connected for the school year. Please bring your phone—we’ll help families access PowerSchool to view student schedules, grades, and attendance. We look forward to seeing you!

Lincoln Middle School Families: Due to downed trees and power issues, Van Dyke Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Thursday, September 3. Stay safe!

LMS Football Tryouts 🏈

Football tryouts begin Tuesday for 7th and 8th grade students. Students should meet in the cafeteria immediately after school. Tryouts will run until 4:30 PM.

Students should bring shorts, a water bottle, and cleats if they have them.

Questions? Please contact:
Mr. Brad Austin, Athletic Director — austin.brad@vdps.net
Coach Michael Hart — hart.michael@vdps.net

Girls Volleyball Tryouts are next week! 🏐 Tryouts for our 7th and 8th grade teams will be held Tuesday and Wednesday after school until 4:00 PM in the LMS gym. Students MUST have a current physical on file to be on the team. Once teams are selected, practices will be Monday–Thursday until 4:30 PM. Questions? Contact Coach Bienkowski at bienkowski.dan@vdps.net or Coach Cloughessy at cloughessy.lori@vdps.net.

Tomorrow is our first day of school! Doors open at 7:15 AM, and students should be in their advisory classroom by 7:25 AM. Dismissal is at 10:51 AM. Students will spend our first half day in advisory getting to know their teacher and classmates, reviewing schedules, practicing lockers and learning LMS routines. A few reminders: Only clear backpacks are allowed at the secondary level, so please do not bring non-clear bags to school. Cell phones must be kept in student lockers during the school day. Please help your student get a good night’s sleep tonight so they are rested and ready to go. We can’t wait to see everyone bright and early tomorrow!

Join us Thursday, August 27 as we celebrate the opening of the new turf field at Van Dyke Stadium and kick off the 2026 Varsity Abes football season!

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins at 5:30 PM, followed by stadium gates opening at 6:00 PM and the Varsity Football Game at 7:00 PM. Food trucks will also be on site!

Come out, celebrate with our community, and help us kick off another great year with the Mighty Abes!

Reminder: Lincoln Middle School Open House is TOMORROW from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM! Students and families are welcome to stop by to: • Pick up a paper copy of their schedule • Find their locker and practice opening it • Walk their schedule and figure out the best routes between classes This is especially helpful for our 6th graders and students who are new to LMS and may be feeling a little nervous about the first day! Parents/guardians should accompany students while visiting. Schedules are already available in PowerSchool, so if you cannot make it tomorrow, no worries! A quick heads-up: our building is still wrapping up several major summer construction projects. We are excited about our new doors, windows, roof and HVAC work, but you may still see some dust, debris and work materials. Please excuse our mess and stay clear of any construction materials while walking the building. Teachers may be in their classrooms getting ready, but this is not a teacher meet-and-greet event, so please respect any closed classroom doors. D & Meeks Food Truck will also be out front if you’d like to grab lunch before or after your visit and support a local family-owned business! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! ❤️🖤