Lake Hazel Middle School -

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Richard Nottingham and Jeremy Powell. We appreciate all the amazing work you're doing at LHMS. I thank you on behalf of every staff member, student, and family for the security you've brought to our school. Your attention to detail and support of everyone in the building is admirable. LHMS is a better, safer place because of both of you!

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Tobi Johnson. Ms. Johnson's commitment to student advocacy and success sets an amazing example for us all. In addition, she is willing to step in and help with any need, always bringing a smile. Thank you for being the best!

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Chris Schmidt. Nurse Chris: Your thoughtfulness and care for students and co-workers radiates in this school. You are attentive to every detail and always look out for the best interest of your patient. We are all so blessed to work alongside you and learn from you.

The 25-26 LHMS staff has hit the ground running with a great start to the year. With exciting changes in the building and a fantastic group of students, we know this will be one of the best years yet. Proud to be a Lynx!

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Rebecca Reed. Ms. Reed has been so awesome with her students - intentional, thoughtful, and compassionate. She is resourceful and asks great questions, which result in benefitting the greater community at LHMS. We are so lucky to have you!

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Madeline van Santen. A big thank you to Madeline “Mad Dog” van Santen for her cool use of intellect under pressure and the best played response to i-Ready curveballs Lake Hazel has seen these many years.

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Caitlin Gibson. Huge shout-out to Ms. Gibson for absolutely crushing it during our first week of teaching this year! Despite a number of curveballs being thrown her way, she’s handled everything with grace, patience, and professionalism. Her positive attitude and calm presence have made a big difference, and we’re so lucky to have her on the team.

Back To School Night: August 27 6:00-7:30.

'25 - '26 Fall Sports Information

7th & 8th Grade Football: Aug 11th - Oct 14th

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Cross-Country: Aug 11th - Oct 2nd

7th & 8th Grade Volleyball: Aug 11th - Oct 7th

7th & 8th Grade Cheerleading: Aug 11th - Mar 3rd *Start date may change, check the website*

All athletes need to be registered in Aktivate before try-out/practices begin. Schedules and Coaches information can be found on the LHMS website under each individual sport.

25-26 Open House Information

MVHS Cross Country summer training starts June 10th.

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Jenn Levanger. Mrs. Levanger contributes to LHMS in so many ways. From creating the Student of the Month board to assisting at sporting events to sitting on curriculum and grading committees, Mrs. Levanger is part of it all. We appreciate her kindness and dedication--we can't imagine LHMS without her!

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Kim Schafer. Thank you, Mrs. Schafer, for all the hard work you put into our advisory lessons. Accommodating such a wide variety of teaching and learning styles, taking feedback and then culminating with such an AWESOME ISAT campaign. We know how passionate you are and see all of your hard work. THANK YOU! 

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Annalisa Nava. Ms. Nava handles the ups and downs of teaching 8th grade math with grace. She flows with things and adjusts when necessary, including adjusting her classroom during construction and juggling duties as a track coach. What an amazing person who also happens to teach!

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Shannon Avery: Shoutout to Mrs. Avery, the ultimate paraprofessional and student superhero! Your kindness, patience, and understanding make all the difference for the students who need it most. Whether you're guiding them through tough assignments, offering a listening ear, or just being their biggest cheerleader, you help them believe in themselves every single day. Your support doesn’t go unnoticed—by students or staff! Thanks for being the heart, the help, and the extra hands we all need.

MVHS MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM: There will be a registration night at Mountain View High School on Wednesday, April 23rd from 6-8 pm. Kids can bring their bikes, check things out and ask questions. Below is a website for optional team gear and not a part of race kits. You can view the gear at bsnteamsports.com Access Code: MVbike25

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Britney Demill. I wanted to give a big shout-out to our amazing counselor, Mrs. Demill! She is always so kind, sweet, and incredibly supportive to everyone she works with. Whether it’s offering a listening ear, giving thoughtful advice, or just brightening someone’s day with her positive attitude, Mrs. Demill truly makes a difference in our school community. We are so lucky to have someone as caring and dedicated as her on our team. Thank you, Mrs. Demill, for all the love and support you show us every day!

MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL MOUNTIAN BIKE TEAM: Grades 6-8 Welcome! Registration Night at the high school on Wednesday April 23rd from 6 - 8 pm. This will be an open house format so you can arrive and leave anytime. We will be able to take Team Fees (cash, check, or credit card). Team fees are $210 for new riders and $80 for returning riders. For new riders you will get your team jersey. Team socks will arrive early July. There will also be 3 scheduled clinics with Levi Weert for the team. The first clinic is a Women's Only Clinic (GRiT). It is designed for female riders, mom's and current and potential female coaches. This will be on Tuesday May 6th from 6-8 pm at Eagle Bike Park (meet at the hockey rink). The next one is for the entire team, Tuesday May 27 from 6-8 pm at Eagle Bike Park (meet at the hockey rink). This clinic will focus on intermediate skills like slow speed skills. The final one is Thursday June 12 from 6-8 pm at Eagle Bike Park (meet at the hockey rink). This clinic will focus on more advanced skills like cornering.

STAFF OF THE WEEK: Amee Emslie. Mrs. Emslie is an absolute rockstar of a teacher, co-worker, SPED lead and person! She is always doing what's best for kids and has plenty of out of the box strategies to help them be successful. Thank you, Mrs. Emslie, for making LHMS a better place!