Summer Reading
Click here to check out our Media Center information page for summer reading tips!
Summer Library Hours!
The Library will be open every other Wednesday this summer from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
June 6 June 20 July 5 July 17 July 18 August 1
New registration/enrollment process for New students
Registration for students who have never attended a Marion County Public School will now be completed electronically. The required documents for registration are the same. For your convenience, you may complete the electronic portion at home, at the public library, or you may come to the school and use a computer kiosk available for parents in the guidance office.
Click here for additional information.
Lake Weir Middle is "Forest Strong"
Lake Weir Middle staff show their support for Forest High School.
All students are encouraged to Say Something if they See Something by reporting concerns to a school staff member or administration.
Additionally, this toll-free hotline is designed primarily for student use to report any concerns that they may have concerning such topics as theft, violence, suicide, drugs, bullying, weapons, vandalism, and domestic abuse.
Lake Weir Middle School Earns Letter Grade of "C"
Great job to students, families, faculty, and staff!
LWMS earned the letter grade of a C for the 2016-2017 school year!
Soaring to greater heights!
Go Eagles!
Binder Program for the 2018-2019 School Year
Click here for the Binder Program information.
LWMS School-Wide Supply List 2018-2019
Click here for the school supply list.
Lake Weir Middle School Advanced Academic Academy
The administration and staff of Lake Weir Middle School are proud to announce the LWMS Advanced Academic Academy, beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. This magnet program will focus on providing a student-centered learning environment where students will be prepared for the demands of rigorous high school magnet programs. The 6th and 7th grade classes will focus on preparing students to take high school course offerings during their eighth grade year. Instruction will focus on advanced language arts writing and reading skills, as well as providing a strong foundation in mathematics. Students in eighth grade will begin their high school career by taking English I Honors, Algebra I Honors, and Physical Science Honors for high school credit.
Our Advanced Academic Academy students will have the opportunity to take elective classes in a variety of areas including Agriculture, Art, Band, Carpentry and Architecture, Culinary Arts, Health Occupations, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Students will also have the opportunity to participate in clubs such as FFA, Good News Club, HOSA, National Junior Honor Society, and Student Government. Extracurricular activities include volleyball, basketball, cross country, track, school dances, and competitive events such as Brain Bowl and MATHCOUNTS.
Click here to view the 2017-2018 Advanced Academic Academy brochure and application. You can download a copy of the application or stop by the front office of the school. Interested families are encouraged to contact the school and speak with Mr. Ellers, Principal, to learn more about this exciting opportunity or to schedule a tour of our campus.
Marion County Public Schools has partnered with Successful Innovations to offer you a FREE on demand resource to support your children in the classroom. You now may have access to a library of how-to videos with exercises and activities to help accelerate your child’s learning – all in the comfort of your home!
You can register by either visiting the website or texting a code using your phone.
Visit https://si4allonline.com/marion and click the “REGISTER NOW” button OR Text “503MS”to 96000
You only have to register once and you are ready to start watching!
Just Take 20
Just Take 20 provides K-12 Florida families with practical, easy-to-implement reading activities that establish literacy as a lifelong value.
Click on this Just Take 20 link to access some wonderful reading and literacy resources.
Did You Know?
“When parents are involved in their children’s education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better.”
Tutoring
Lake Weir Middle provides before and after school tutoring for our students, free of charge. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from tutoring.
The before school session is held from 8:10AM - 9:10 AM.
The after school session is held from 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM.
Family Access
Family Access is live! This feature provides access to important information including your student's assignments and grades, test scores, attendance, discipline, academic history, student and emergency contact information, messages from the district, school, and teachers, and so much more!
All custodial parents/guardians are invited to come to the school throughout the day to pick up their Family Access login information. Photo ID is required.
For more information, please click on the district's
Skyward Family Access Website for the Frequently Asked Questions and the Family Quick Start Guide.
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering your time at Lake Weir Middle we ask that you please fill out volunteer application and attach a copy of your drivers license. Applications can be delivered to the front desk or returned to school with your student.
Click here for the application. A new application must be filled out every year.
WE LOVE OUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS!
THANK YOU FOR BEING INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION!
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
"When parents are involved in their children's education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go further in school and the schools they go to are better."
A New Generation of Evidence: The Family is Critical to Student Achievement. (Henderson & Berla, 1994)
