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• Get Well Soon Destin
  

  Ms. Ewing's 6th and 7th grade art classes create "Get Well" cards as a community service project for Mercy hospital. Destin Toland recently spent a few days in the hospital. While there he received some "Get Well" cards that were created by our very own LHMS students.
• Got TDAP? No Shots = No School
  posted Friday, April 19, 2013 @ 10:00 AM
  

  If your child has had the TDAP vaccine, please provide proof to the School Nurse. If your child has NOT had the TDAP vaccine, please consult your physician or Garland County Health Unit (624-3394) for an appointment before school starts.
  
  Garland Health Unit
  Free Immunization Clinic for those 18 years & under
  August 9, 2013-8:00-4:30 pm
  No Appointment Needed
  
  See the flier here.

• Tips on Avoiding and Symptoms of the Flu
  posted Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 12:00 PM
  

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that this year's flu season is one of the worst seasons in the last few years. The flu virus is spread in droplet form and is very contagious. The risk of infection and spread of influenza viruses can be reduced by taking a combination of actions.

  Read tips on avoiding the flu and the symptoms of the flu

• Information for Parents about School Closings
  posted Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 3:45 PM
  

  School closing announcements due to inclement weather will be made through local media, on the district website and by telephone. If you have changed your primary contact number since initial registration or if you have not received any calls from the district this year, you should update your telephone number in order to receive automated notifications. Please contact your child's school office to update your contact information.

• LHMS is a 2011 NCEA Higher Performing School
  posted Wednesday, November 9, 2011 @ 2:57 PM
  

  The National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA), a department of ACT, Inc., recognized Lake Hamilton Middle School as a 2011 NCEA Higher Performing School. Lake Hamilton Middle School received Higher Performing (HP) recognition in the following areas: Higher performing in Math based on the number of students that have advanced scores in Math on the statewide Benchmark exams. The Higher Performing Schools (formerly known as Just for the Kids Schools) are identified by two measures: consistent improvement in student achievement from previous years (growth) and/or absolute student achievement using the schools advanced performance results on the spring 2011 Arkansas ABE (Augmented Benchmark Examinations). NCEA's higher performing methodology controls for school and student demographics to allow for an apples-to-apples comparison of school achievement and to demonstrate that with the commitment of educators, all schools can have success no matter the zip code. NCEA provided award certificates to each Higher Performing School and the district.

• Lost and Found Big Brothers and Big Sisters Donations
  posted Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 10:43 AM
  

  Students, parents and teachers there is a lost and found located in the half hallway next to the teacher’s lounge and nurse’s office. Items not claimed after 10 days will be donated to someone in need. If you have lost an item, please check the lost and found daily. Lost backpacks, textbooks and breakable items must be sent to the front office.
  
  LHMS is now a drop off ZONE for Big Brothers and Big Sister clothing donation program. The large green donation bin is located in the LHMS front parking lot. Help keep the earth green by recycling your clothing donations and keeping them out of landfills.

• LHMS is a 2010 NCEA Higher Performing School
  posted Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 11:34 PM
  

  We are proud to announce that Lake Hamilton Middle School is a 2010 NCEA Higher Performing School (formerly known as Just for the Kids Higher Performing School)! NCEA is a department of ACT, a not-for-profit organization committed to helping people achieve education and workplace success. We identify Higher Performing Schools based on one of two measures: consistent improvement in student achievement from previous years (growth) and/or absolute student achievement using the school's advanced performance results on the spring 2010 Arkansas Augmented Benchmark Examinations. Read more...