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The Lancaster Middle School Community is dedicated to providing a student-centered learning environment that will enable all students to become life-long productive members of society through the development of their physical, social and intellectual abilities, while respecting the rights, talents and individual differences of self and others.
About the District
![Students at different age levels participating in different learning opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":1062}])
![Students working on a virtual construction site]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":1062}])
![Unified Flag Football team standing for a group picture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":2048}])
![Cras justo odio, dapibus ac facilisis in, egestas eget quam. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":1062}])
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News & Events
![LMS English teacher Alexis McTigue, right, poses for a photo with Sarah Krajewski, parent of a former student, and LMS Principal Stephanie Lackie.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780667948/lancasterschoolsorg/ihaqu0oulgyc3puhgnaf/TigueThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780667948/lancasterschoolsorg/ihaqu0oulgyc3puhgnaf/TigueThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780667948/lancasterschoolsorg/ihaqu0oulgyc3puhgnaf/TigueThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780667948/lancasterschoolsorg/ihaqu0oulgyc3puhgnaf/TigueThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780667948/lancasterschoolsorg/ihaqu0oulgyc3puhgnaf/TigueThumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780667948/lancasterschoolsorg/ihaqu0oulgyc3puhgnaf/TigueThumbnail.png","width":2048}])
As she was recognized by a regional teaching organization, Lancaster Middle School English teacher Alexis McTigue said she enjoyed helping students realize opportunities in reading and writing that they may have not always appreciated.
![Lancaster Middle School students speak to Lancaster High School Academy of Finance students during the “Mad City Money” lesson on February 12, 2026.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772209131/lancasterschoolsorg/amt2dilswu1ruryqicaw/MadCityMoney2026-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772209131/lancasterschoolsorg/amt2dilswu1ruryqicaw/MadCityMoney2026-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772209131/lancasterschoolsorg/amt2dilswu1ruryqicaw/MadCityMoney2026-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772209131/lancasterschoolsorg/amt2dilswu1ruryqicaw/MadCityMoney2026-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772209131/lancasterschoolsorg/amt2dilswu1ruryqicaw/MadCityMoney2026-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772209131/lancasterschoolsorg/amt2dilswu1ruryqicaw/MadCityMoney2026-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Lancaster Middle School students took time to learn financial lessons from Lancaster High School students during the Mad City Money activity.
![Keith Doktor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770402564/lancasterschoolsorg/ypot808yxjfkhwngu02d/DSC_1132.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770402564/lancasterschoolsorg/ypot808yxjfkhwngu02d/DSC_1132.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770402564/lancasterschoolsorg/ypot808yxjfkhwngu02d/DSC_1132.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770402564/lancasterschoolsorg/ypot808yxjfkhwngu02d/DSC_1132.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770402564/lancasterschoolsorg/ypot808yxjfkhwngu02d/DSC_1132.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770402564/lancasterschoolsorg/ypot808yxjfkhwngu02d/DSC_1132.jpg","width":2200}])
The newest school resource officer at Lancaster Middle School, Keith Doktor, said he was excited to make a difference for young people and to continue creating a safe environment in a school that he attended as a young student.
![Navy Lt. Cmdr. Lauren Schmiegel-Luvera speaks to staff members during the Legendary Day of Learning on August 28, 2025.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1766511845/lancasterschoolsorg/mss1yzgg1ome0klzfave/SchmiegelLuvera-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1766511845/lancasterschoolsorg/mss1yzgg1ome0klzfave/SchmiegelLuvera-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1766511845/lancasterschoolsorg/mss1yzgg1ome0klzfave/SchmiegelLuvera-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1766511845/lancasterschoolsorg/mss1yzgg1ome0klzfave/SchmiegelLuvera-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1766511845/lancasterschoolsorg/mss1yzgg1ome0klzfave/SchmiegelLuvera-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1766511845/lancasterschoolsorg/mss1yzgg1ome0klzfave/SchmiegelLuvera-3.jpg","width":2200}])
Reflecting on a Navy career that provided the chance to serve on the waters of the Arctic Circle and help cultivate a new generation of military leaders and service members, Lt. Cmdr. Lauren Schmiegel-Luvera shared appreciation for the people in Lancaster who helped chart a course for her professional life.
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