Fourth and fifth grade parents, please be at the school at 11pm. Do not park in the loop.Thank you!
Good evening, parents and guardians of 4th and 5th grade students!
For those students attending the field trip tomorrow, May 22, please arrive at school by 5:15 A.M. The bus will depart promptly at 5:30 A.M., so please make sure your child is on time. We have an itinerary to follow and will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
When arriving in the morning, please do not park in the loop. All parents/guardians must park in the staff parking area.
Also, please make sure your child uses the restroom before leaving home, as the school building will not be open at that time.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a great trip!
For those students attending the field trip tomorrow, May 22, please arrive at school by 5:15 A.M. The bus will depart promptly at 5:30 A.M., so please make sure your child is on time. We have an itinerary to follow and will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
When arriving in the morning, please do not park in the loop. All parents/guardians must park in the staff parking area.
Also, please make sure your child uses the restroom before leaving home, as the school building will not be open at that time.
Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a great trip!
Good evening, LMS families!
As a reminder, tomorrow is our nacho sale. For $5, your child will get nachos and cheese and a juice or a water. You can pay online or send money.
Also, tomorrow, May 21, at 4:00 PM, we invite all upcoming preschool and kindergarten students for the 2026–2027 school year to attend our signing event. Parents and students will have the opportunity to meet their child's teacher for next year.
This special event is exclusively for next year's preschool and kindergarten students.
We can't wait to see you there!
Lashmeet Matoaka School would like to give shout out to The Community Foundation of the Virginias for funding our new outdoor classroom. Thank you to Kent Burgess for hauling the gravel and Wally Southern and his crew for the concrete work!
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PE Field Day at Concord University
Third place in division 4.
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Wear Tiger Blue Monday, May 18, to show support for our Princeton Senior High School family as they have experienced a tragic loss. 💙

Attention 5th grade parents and guardians. Students attending PVMS must have a WVSSAC sports physical dated after May 1, 2026 to participate in any school related summer activities, including sports conditioning, flex days or band. A free physical will be offered here at Lashmeet Matoaka School on May 26, 2026 if you complete the physical packet. You may also choose to have the form completed by a healthcare provider of your choice. Immunization services will also be available but proof of insurance is required as the insurance will be billed for immunizations. Please call the school with any questions.

LMS families,
We will not be selling popcorn for the remainder of this year due to our popcorn machine no longer working. Any prepaid money will be carried over to future popcorn sales or can be used for ice cream. .
Thank you for your understanding.
We will not be selling popcorn for the remainder of this year due to our popcorn machine no longer working. Any prepaid money will be carried over to future popcorn sales or can be used for ice cream. .
Thank you for your understanding.
Good afternoon L M S families. The lunch menu for tomorrow is Nachos with ground beef, lettuce and tomato, sun chips, celery sticks with dip. The pig in the blanket menu will be on Friday. Just a reminder, if you would like to purchase a school yearbook, they are on sale for $22.00. Please be sure to turn in your order and money as soon as possible. You can also pay for the yearbook online. Thank you, hope you all have a wonderful evening.
LMS Families,
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, students in grades 3–5 will be taking the WV General Summative Assessment. Students in grades 3–5 will be assessed in Math, Reading, and Writing, and fifth-grade students will also be assessed in Science.
It is very important that all students are present, on time, and well rested each day of testing. Students who arrive on time each day, spend an appropriate amount of time on the test without rushing, show their work, use strategies and available online tools, check their math problems, reread texts, and remain actively engaged will earn a free field trip to the Princeton Health and Fitness Center. Please note that students must meet all of these requirements to qualify for the field trip.
Parents, please help support your child by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep each evening so they are prepared to do their best.
Thank you for your support!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, students in grades 3–5 will be taking the WV General Summative Assessment. Students in grades 3–5 will be assessed in Math, Reading, and Writing, and fifth-grade students will also be assessed in Science.
It is very important that all students are present, on time, and well rested each day of testing. Students who arrive on time each day, spend an appropriate amount of time on the test without rushing, show their work, use strategies and available online tools, check their math problems, reread texts, and remain actively engaged will earn a free field trip to the Princeton Health and Fitness Center. Please note that students must meet all of these requirements to qualify for the field trip.
Parents, please help support your child by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep each evening so they are prepared to do their best.
Thank you for your support!
LMS Families,
Next week, beginning Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, students in grades 3–5 will be taking the WV General Summative Assessment. Students in grades 3–5 will be assessed in Math, Reading, and Writing, and fifth-grade students will also be assessed in Science.
It is very important that all students are present, on time, and well rested each day of testing. Students who arrive on time each day, spend an appropriate amount of time on the test without rushing, show their work, use strategies and available online tools, check their math problems, reread texts, and remain actively engaged will earn a free field trip to the Princeton Health and Fitness Center. Please note that students must meet all of these requirements to qualify for the field trip.
Parents, please help support your child by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep each evening so they are prepared to do their best.
Thank you for your support!
Next week, beginning Tuesday, May 5 through Friday, May 8, students in grades 3–5 will be taking the WV General Summative Assessment. Students in grades 3–5 will be assessed in Math, Reading, and Writing, and fifth-grade students will also be assessed in Science.
It is very important that all students are present, on time, and well rested each day of testing. Students who arrive on time each day, spend an appropriate amount of time on the test without rushing, show their work, use strategies and available online tools, check their math problems, reread texts, and remain actively engaged will earn a free field trip to the Princeton Health and Fitness Center. Please note that students must meet all of these requirements to qualify for the field trip.
Parents, please help support your child by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep each evening so they are prepared to do their best.
Thank you for your support!
🏊♂️ Calling All Students & Families! 🏊♀️
Looking for a fun, team-centered way to build confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills?
💙 Join the Mercer Makos Swim Team! 💙
Their program welcomes swimmers of all skill levels and focuses on growth, teamwork, and positive competition.
📣 Informational Parent Meeting
🗓 May 11th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Bluefield State University Pool
✅Swimmers must be able to swim a length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted
Come learn about the season, expectations, and how your student can get involved. This meeting is the first step toward being part of an exciting and supportive swim community!
✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more
✅ Open to students interested in swimming and team sports
Let’s make a splash this season—join the Makos! 🦈
Looking for a fun, team-centered way to build confidence, discipline, and lifelong skills?
💙 Join the Mercer Makos Swim Team! 💙
Their program welcomes swimmers of all skill levels and focuses on growth, teamwork, and positive competition.
📣 Informational Parent Meeting
🗓 May 11th
⏰ 4:30 PM
📍 Bluefield State University Pool
✅Swimmers must be able to swim a length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted
Come learn about the season, expectations, and how your student can get involved. This meeting is the first step toward being part of an exciting and supportive swim community!
✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more
✅ Open to students interested in swimming and team sports
Let’s make a splash this season—join the Makos! 🦈

Important End of Year Dates


Preschool having a blast singing and playing instruments such as washboards, sand blocks, tubanos, cajon, and guiros.
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https://youtu.be/4tsZ3AYPs7Y?si=Wl2DSqCoibK-vbir
LMS families, don't forget that tomorrow evening at 5:00 we will be having our annual Night of the Arts. All students PK-5 will be performing at our Barnyard Hullabaloo and don't forget to check out their art work. We hope to see you there!
Good morning LMS families! Tutoring is cancelled today. With the end of the year quickly approaching and the upcoming West Virginia General Summative Assessment for grades 3-5, we are going to go ahead and end after school tutoring for this year. Thank you for your support!
LMS Families,
As we prepare and review for the upcoming WV General Summative Assessment (May 5–8) for students in grades 3–5, we are excited to build motivation and school spirit with a Testing Spirit Week next week!
Monday – Exercise Your Brain
Dress as your favorite sports team.
Tuesday – Put Your Thinking Cap On
Wear your favorite hat.
Wednesday – Power Through the Test
Dress like a superhero.
Thursday – Rock the Test
Dress like a rock star.
Friday – Indian Pride
Wear your LMS school colors.
Let’s work together to encourage our students to do their very best. We’re looking forward to a fun and focused week at LMS!

LMS families, we will not sell popcorn tomorrow. Just as a reminder, we will be having our nacho and cheese sale fundraiser tomorrow afternoon. For $5, students will receive nachos and cheese and a juice. This fundraiser supports the fifth grade field trip.
Join us on Tuesday, April 28at 5:00 PM for a Barnyard Hullabaloo. This is our annual Night of the Arts music program and art display. We hope to see you there!

Good afternoon L M S families. If you sold candles or placed a candle order. They are in. Please stop by the school to pick those up. Also, reminder tomorrow is crazy camo day. Thank you, hope you have a great evening.
