Scotties' News
Message From LMS Principal Travis Brunner
Dear Lamar Middle School Community, I am honored and excited to write to you as the proud new principal of Lamar Middle School. I entered college at Penn State University, knowing that my path and passion was to be an educator, and after completing my undergraduate degree in secondary education I started teaching 7th grade mathematics in North Carolina where I quickly knew the middle school level held a special place in my heart. After completing my Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instructional Leadership at Vanderbilt University, I have enjoyed calling Austin ISD my home for the past 15 years as a middle school teacher, coach, assistant principal and most recently the principal at Cowan Elementary.
Interested in Archery? Info About Orientation Clinic '23-'24 Below!
The New Archer Meet-n-Greet Orientation Clinic is intended for (1) 6th-8th grade students enrolled at Lamar Middle School for the 2023-24 school year, (2) archers new to the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), and (3) students interested in learning more about being o
Fall Sports informational Meeting May 23rd @ 5pm
ATTENTION CURRENT 6TH & 7TH GRADE SCOTTIES INTERESTED IN PLAYING FALL SPORTS (Fall sports include cross country, football, and volleyball): We will have a Fall Sports informational meeting on Tuesday, May 23rd at 5:00pm in the Lamar Middle School large gym. See you there!
Yearbook distribution, chromebook returns, finals - oh my!
Check out this week's edition of The Bark for all things end-of-year related! https://www.smore.com/8pdhm-the-bark
Torchy's Tacos Dance Guild Fundraiser!
Mention Lamar Dance Guild and 15% of your purchase will go to the Lamar Dance Guild to help fund equitable access to costumes and shoes, Company member supplies, and much more!
The Bark: April 15th Edition
Check out the most recent edition of The Bark, with information about STAAR testing, chromebook chargers, yearbook sales (there are only 20 left!), and more: https://www.smore.com/1w97p-the-bark
The Bark: March 31st Edition
This week, Scottie Seminar teachers began working through a tech check. STAAR season is rapidly approaching and we need to assess the condition of Chromebooks. Please remind your students to bring a charged district-issued Chromebook with them to school each day.
Lamarte - Lamar's Adults-Only Visual Arts Fundraiser - April 21st 7-10pm
Join us for an evening of live music & an artistic silent auction on Friday, April 21 from 7p - 10pm at St. John Studios. Each ticket includes appetizers and drinks. All proceeds will support the Visual Arts Department of Lamar Middle School's Fine Arts Academy.
The Bark: March 19th Edition
From cheer tryouts, to upcoming club and booster meetings, you'll find all the latest information about Lamar on our weekly newsletter, The Bark!
GSA Fundraiser Friday, 3/24
GSA is partnering with the Torchy's Tacos located at 5119 Burnet Road this Friday, March 24th, from 5-7pm. Mention Lamar GSA Club or show the flyer attached to have 15% of your purchase donated to the club!
The Bark: March 5th Edition
Check out this week's edition of The Bark, with information about Cheer tryouts, Advanced Dance auditions, Spring Break, and more!
The Bark: PSAT; Bob Award Winners; Girls basketball tryouts; LASA info session
Austin ISD is excited to share that 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT 8/9 on November 7, 2022 during the school day at zero cost to our students and parents.