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Happy National Principals Month to Dr. Freeman! Thank you for leading Locust Grove Middle School with heart and supporting our students and staff each day. Your Wildcat family appreciates you! With gratitude, The LGMS Staff ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค #NationalPrincipalsMonth #LGMSWildcats
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Congratulations to our September Staff of the Month, Mrs. Reynolds, and Teacher of the Month, Mr. Woodall! Thank you for your dedication to our students and the positive impact you make every day at LGMS.
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๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽถ WILDCATS CONNECTIONS SPOTLIGHT! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿท This month's Connections Spotlight is on our AMAZING agriculture teacher, Mrs. Dull!๐Ÿ Get to know the amazing educators who help make our Wildcats family special! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ–ค
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Picture Day October 15th! Preorder packages using this link bpiphotography.net/view-ordeโ€ฆ
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Congratulations to Locust Grove Middle Schoolโ€™s 2026โ€“2027 Teacher of the Year, Mr. Marlin Foster! Your dedication to students, leadership, and commitment to making a difference each day are truly appreciated. We are proud to have you represent LGMS! Congratulations, Mr. Foster
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Next week is Spirit week! Plan your outfits now and show up with your #Wildcatpride! We'll finish up the week with our first pep rally of the year.
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๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽถ Wildcats Connections Spotlight! ๐ŸŽถ Weโ€™re excited to launch our FIRST edition! This month, weโ€™re spotlighting Mr. Cruz, our Connections Grade Level Chair, who teaches Orchestra & Guitar! ๐ŸŽป๐ŸŽธ ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ–ค #WildcatsSpotlight #WildcatPride
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๐Ÿฟ Our Popcorn Fundraiser is POPPINโ€™! 6th ๐Ÿ†š 7th ๐Ÿ†š 8th โ€” who will come out on top? ๐Ÿ† ๐Ÿจ Top Grade: Ice Cream Treat ๐Ÿ• Top Class: Pizza Party ๐Ÿ† Grand Prizes for Top Sellers ๐Ÿ“… Aug. 17โ€“Sept. 4 ๐Ÿ”‘ Group ID: 127519 Every sale counts! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› #PopcornFundraiser #SupportOurSchool
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LGMS is on the rise! ๐Ÿ“ˆ Physical Science & Algebra exceeded state averages, with growth across every reported assessmentโ€”including a +61-point increase in Physical Science! ๐Ÿ’™ #LocustGroveMiddle #StudentSuccess #GeorgiaMilestones
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โœˆ๏ธ Meet the 2026โ€“2027 LGMS Flight Team! At Destination Locust Grove, every journey leads to high achievement. Ready for takeoff! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿพ #BrightFuturesBeginInHenry @DariusFreeman84 @kvt_11_3 @DrKeshaJones1 @AntonioMattox2
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A huge thank you to Cherisse Martin and the ladies of Smokn Haute for donating school supplies to Locust Grove Middle School! Your generosity and commitment to community service will help our Wildcats start the year strong. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿพ #WildcatPride
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From the Desk of Dr. Freeman: Good morning, Wildcat families! Join us for LGMS Open House on Thursday, July 30, 3โ€“5 PM. I canโ€™t wait to meet our scholars and families! Please remember our clear bag policy will be in effect. See you soon! #LGMS #Wildcats
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Wildcat Nation! Join us tomorrow for our second annual L.E.G.O Haircut Drive! Enjoy free haircuts at the LGMS gym! 9am-12pm!
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๐Ÿซ Join us for Locust Grove Middle School Open House! ๐Ÿ“… July 30 ๐Ÿ•’ 3:00โ€“5:00 PM ๐Ÿ“ 3315 S. Ola Rd., Locust Grove โœ… Meet your teachers โœ… Tour the school โœ… Learn expectations Clear Bag Policy will be enforced. #LGMS #WildcatNation #BackToSchool #OpenHouse
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Share! L.E.G.O. 2nd Annual Haircut Drive! ๐Ÿ“… July 21 โฐ 9 AMโ€“12 PM ๐Ÿ“ Locust Grove Middle School Gym โœ… FREE Haircuts by Flipโ€™s Barbershop โœ… FREE Snacks ๐Ÿง Treats From Paradise Icees ๐Ÿ‘‹ Meet our new Principal, Dr. Freeman! ALL LOCUST GROVE STUDENTS ARE INVITED! ๐Ÿพ ๐Ÿ’™
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๐Ÿˆ๐Ÿพ FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS ARE HERE! ๐ŸฅŽ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฝโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธ Calling all future Wildcats! Think you have what it takes? Now is your chance to represent Locust Grove Middle School Athletics! ๐Ÿ“ฃ ALL 6TH, 7TH & 8TH GRADE STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO TRY OUT!
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L.E.G.O. 2nd Annual Haircut Drive! ๐Ÿ“… July 21 โฐ 9 AMโ€“12 PM ๐Ÿ“ Locust Grove Middle School โœ… FREE Haircuts by Flipโ€™s Barbershop โœ… FREE Snacks ๐Ÿง Treats From Paradise Icees ๐Ÿ‘‹ Meet our new Principal, Dr. Freeman! For Our Locust Grove Wildcat Community!
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๐ŸŽ’๐ŸŽ‰ Join us for the 5th Annual Deborah Ann Watson (DAW) Carnival & School Supply Giveaway! ๐Ÿ“… July 18, 2026 ๐Ÿ• 1โ€“5 PM ๐Ÿ“ Rufus L. Stewart Park, McDonough FREE: ๐ŸŽ’ School Supplies (Kโ€“12) ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Shoes โœ‚๏ธ Haircuts* ๐Ÿ” Food ๐ŸŽฎ Game Truck ๐Ÿฐ Bounce Houses ๐Ÿฆ Ice Cream & more!
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Big news! Henry County Schools has approved 6th-grade participation in athletics. Students can now compete in middle school sports and activities, creating new opportunities for growth, teamwork, leadership, and school engagement. Click the link! ๐Ÿ”— docs.google.com/document/d/1โ€ฆ
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๐ŸŽ‰ Congrats to our Summer Learning PBIS Winners โ€” 7th grade Team Ferrari! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Since June 1st, they led the way in engagement, attendance & behavior. Way to go, scholars! Thanks to Papa Johnโ€™s of Locust Grove for helping reward our students! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ‘ #SummerLearning #PBIS
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