

Longhorn Loop
Vol. 8 Issue 20 | December 19 - January 7

Important Links
Longhorns Look to Bounce Osborne
The Longhorn boys basketball team takes on Osborne in the Semi-Finals on Friday, February 10th @ 5:30 PM. Come out to Peachtree Ridge HS and show your Longhorn spirit and support!
Café Superstars
Culminating a week's worth of celebration our Café Superstars were gifted custom T-Shirts designed by our students here at Lanier Middle School. Thank you ladies for all you do for our school and students each and everyday.
Students pictured with our cafeteria staff are (left to right) Maniyah Williams, A'kyra Williams and Anabel Wood
All Pro Dad | February Meeting
We had another great turnout for our February meeting of All Pro Dad's. If you were not able to make it you can still review the day's topic here. Your next opportunity is Friday, March 10th @ 7:15 AM.
Lanier Cluster Autism Awareness Shirt and Day
February 14 is the Deadline to Order Your Shirt
Last year's Autism Awareness Shirt was such a success we decided to make it even bigger! We have partnered with all our cluster schools to create our first Lanier Cluster Autism Awareness Shirt! All our cluster schools will be selling the shirt below to teachers, parents, and students. We will then have a cluster-wide "BLUE OUT" on 4/14/23. For Sizes and specifics follow this link. To order a shirt please go to My Payments Plus.
Thank you for your support!
February is Black History Month
GCPS celebrates each and every individual as we cultivate a culture of belonging while leading with empathy, equity, and excellence to ensure that Team GCPS students, families and staff feel welcome, safe, accepted, valued, and prepared for the future.
Lanier Club Soccer | Saturday, February 11
Remaining Schedule:
Sat. 2/11 Lanier @ Jordan MS
Monday, February 13
Spring Portraits will be on MONDAY, February 13th!
Spring portraits are different than fall portraits. You MUST preorder online by 8am on February 13th OR bring back the order form your student(s) received at school on picture day to have a picture taken. Students will only be allowed out of class for pictures if:
1) They preordered and have a copy of the order with them ( a note from a parent/guardian will suffice)
2) Their filled out order form to order pictures
You may preorder online here:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://magicmoment.morephotos.net/Collections/682518__;!!PrnngaAx4byl!2mLuSj30pF0iL2d2AbPf3s4NxclVsMubfQ-egxhyQObxuVsZvpz8KI4jmOSqI-0gPyCW78DmV2TIN8l_CrJ2BNtspbOA4cs$
On desktop, once you are in the link click "Order Prints/Products" on the bottom right
On a phone/ipad, click on the box that says, "This is a pre-order..." and then you will have the link that says "Order Prints/Products".
Image to the right is a sample of the setting and background that will be used.
Wednesday, February 15
The Lady Longhorns punched their ticket Wednesday night to the Division Finals with a win over the Dacula Falcons where they will meet Creekland MS at 5:30 on February 13th at Peachtree Ridge HS. Come out an root them on to a championship!
Thursday, February 16
February Break
GCPS Schools will be closed February 16 - February 20. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 21st. Enjoy the break!
Don't forget to Follow, Like, or Check In with our Social Media Platforms
Keep up to date with all the great things happening at Lanier Middle School by joining our social media platforms. See the Bottom Banner for Links to our Twitter, Facebook pages or the "Let's Be Social" section of the Lanier MS Homepage for links to all our social platforms including Instagram and our You Tube Channel
Spring Intramurals Start Feb. 23rd
Spring intramurals will begin Thursday, February 23rd. Students MUST turn in a permission form before they are allowed to participate. A new form is required if the student participated in the fall session. Please see Coach Rabek or Coach Loveless if you have any questions.
GCPS | Tapestry Exhibit
Select Lanier students will have their Art work on display during the Tapestry Exhibit at the Instructional Support Center.
Lanier Education Foundation | Hook'em & Hold 'em Casino Night Feb. 25th
The Lanier Education Foundation works hard to raise money for all five schools in the Lanier Cluster. They will be hosting the annual casino night fundraiser on Saturday, February 25th beginning at 6 PM. Please use this link or the QR Code in the flyer to secure your tickets. We hope to see you there!
9th Grade Tryout Meeting | Cheerleading
There will be a tryout meeting for all rising 9th graders on March 1st @ 6:30 PM in the Lanier High School Media Center. Get a head start by completing the interest form prior to the meeting by using the QR code below or follow this link.
GCPS | Relay for Life Car show
Gwinnett County Public Schools’
Second ISC Relay for Life Team CAR SHOW
April 22, 2023 - We will Fuel the fight Against Cancer
J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center
437 Old Peachtree Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024
8th Grade Shout-Out Pages | Yearbook
There are only a few spots left for your 8th Grade Shout-Out. Reserve your space today. go to the Lanier Middle School website, click on Order a Yearbook and follow the option to place an ad.
Introducing the Parent Toolkit | Special Education
For parents of students served through the Special Education program in GCPS. The parent toolkit is an all-inclusive document to assist parents in navigating key topics like the IEP process and how to support your student at home. If you have a rising 6th or 9th grader, be sure to check out the section on transition planning!
Attention Rising 9th Graders
Registration and Course Selection Information
Please take a few moments to watch this short video to introduce you to the 9th Grade Articulation page on the Lanier High School website.
ParentVue App
Just a reminder that you can download the ParentVue App from either the App Store ( Apple) or Google Play (Android) to give you access to your students grades, schedule, notes and so much more right from your phone. Download and get connected today!
Yearbooks are on Sale!
Student Drop-off | 8:50 AM
8:50 AM is the official start of school and when students are allowed to enter the building. The exception to this is if they are participating in an early morning activity or coming in for tutoring with a teacher on their scheduled day.
Students who are participating in an activity or attending tutoring will need to be dropped off prior to 8:15 AM but not before 8:05 AM. Students will be released to those activities or those teacher's who are holding tutoring that particular day at 8:15 AM. Students arriving after this time will not be permitted to attend their morning activity or attend tutoring.