On Tuesday night we had the joy of inducting dozens of 7th graders into our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). This event allows us to celebrate our students’ academic achievements and their character! It is also a recognition of your work paying off! Congratulations to our families who had a child inducted this week!
This week our band students also competed in MPAs! They sounded impressive and scored SUPERIORS!!!! It is always a joy to see our students engaged in their passions!
This past week, I celebrated my two-year anniversary at our school, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be part of this incredible community! As I reflect on the past two years, I am overwhelmed with appreciation for our families and the trust you place in us every day.
Together, we have:
✅ Strengthened our school culture, as shown in our improved survey results—proof that our partnership makes a difference.
✅ Built stronger relationships between families and our school, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
✅ Helped our students grow and thrive, thanks to the dedication of our amazing teachers, staff, and YOU—our families—who support learning at home.
These successes didn’t happen by chance. They happened because of our shared commitment to our students, our belief in their potential, and our willingness to work together to help them succeed.
On a personal note, middle school wasn’t my easiest time. I struggled, made my fair share of mistakes, and wasn’t always sure where I was headed. That’s why leading a middle school—this middle school—has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. I know how important these years are, and I see every day how much our families and staff do to ensure students feel seen, supported, and valued.
I am so proud to be on this journey with you. Thank you for your partnership, your support, and for being an essential part of our school family. Let’s keep working together to make a difference—because what we do matters every single day!
ART CLUB
🎨 Art Club is Back! 🎨
After a successful interest meeting, Art Club is officially up and running again! We’ll meet next on 3/27 at 3:30 to start diving into creative projects and ideas. Spread the word to any students who might be interested, and stay tuned for all the fun things we have planned! As a reminder, students must be picked up at 4:30 in the carpool loop. For any questions please email Ms. Stone at tstone@wcpss.net.SPRING SPORTS SAFETY
As a reminder, when students are tracked out they should be dropped off via carpool at 3:15. Student pick-up after athletics is always on the Bus Loop side of our building. We appreciate you working with us to ensure all of our students are safe by following these procedures.
ATHLETICS THIS WEEK
This week we look forward to seeing you for the following athletic events:
- Monday, March 17th-Softball @ Apex Friendship
- Tuesday, March 18th-Soccer vs. Holly Ridge
- Wednesday, March 19th-Track @ West Lake
- Thursday, March 20th-Softball vs. Fuquay Varina
LUFKIN’S MOTTO:
Lufkin Road Middle School’s current motto, “When Lightning Strikes, Great Things Happen,” has served us well—but it’s time for a fresh spark! A team of staff and students has been brainstorming a new motto to kick off the upcoming school year, and we NEED your input. Click this link to vote for the motto that best represents our school. Your voice matters, and we can’t wait to see what you choose!
Vote now! The form closes TONIGHT—don’t miss your chance to help shape Lufkin’s future!
DRESS CODE REMINDERS
As the weather has gotten warmer, our students’ attire sometimes changes. Please take a moment to review the WCPSS Dress Code policy with your child. We most frequently find ourselves needing to remind students that their outfits should cover their skin from “chest to mid-thigh with opaque fabric in front, back, and on the side.” We appreciate your help in ensuring our students are dressed according to the policy each day!
6th GRADE DANCE
We have our final dance for 6th grade on Friday, March 28th from 3:30-5:30PM. The permission slip for the dance can be found here. Students will also receive a paper copy from their teachers.
PARKING LOT SURVEY
Sometime in the coming weeks, there will be a crew conducting a parking lot survey. This may be during carpool, but should not impact our ability to receive and dismiss students. I share this with you, so you’re aware of why you may see folks in our parking lot doing work during carpool times. They are doing the preliminary steps to begin the process of repaving our parking lot.
SAVE THE DATES
We will hold our end of year Award Ceremonies on:
- Track 1 - May 28
- Tracks 2-4 - June 25
Specific times will be announced closer to the date of the events.
When your child is absent for any reason, please use the attendance email (attendance484@wcpss.net). Please include the student's first and last name, grade/track, reason for absence, and the dates they are absent. This will help code your student accurately. As a reminder, WCPSS Board Policy requires that absence notes are received within 2 days of the absence. If you have any questions about an absence, please contact Mr. Thunes, our Data Manager, at athunes@wcpss.net. If your student is marked absent from a specific class period, please reach out to the teacher first.
- Assignments, grading practices, content questions, class environment, peer issues - Classroom Teachers
- Schedule questions, mental health, family emergencies - Counselors
- Staff concerns, student issues teachers couldn’t resolve, grade level questions - Assistant Principals
- Absences, attendance - attendance484@wcpss.net (this is new)
- Concerns that Assistant Principals were unable to resolve - Principal
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Social Worker |
Abbi Williams |
awilliams64@wcpss.net |
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Interim Assistant Principal |
Connie Wiggins-Price |
cwiggins-price@wcpss.net |
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6th Grade Counselor |
Cynthia Alcorn |
calcorn@wcpss.net |
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6th Grade Assistant Principal |
Keith McLendon |
kmclendon@wcpss.net |
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7th Grade Counselor |
Thomas Evanoff |
tevanoff@wcpss.net |
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7th Grade Assistant Principal |
Tameka Manning |
tgregg-manning@wcpss.net |
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8th Grade Counselor |
Marta Barbian |
mbarbian@wcpss.net |
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8th Grade Assistant Principal |
Lisa Adcock |
ladcock2@wcpss.net |
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Principal |
Elizabeth Hanna |
ehanna@wcpss.net |
- March 18 - Boys soccer vs. Holly Ridge
- March 20 - Softball vs. Fuquay-Varina
- March 26 - Rising 6th Grade Open House @ 5:30PM
- March 28 - 6th Grade Dance 3:30-5:30 (permission slip required, will be forthcoming)
- April 3 - PTA Meeting @ 5:30PM in Media Center and online
- April 5 - Saturday School for Tracks 1 and 3
- April 8 - Reading NC Check-in (2 hour delay schedule for testing)
- April 9 - Boys soccer vs. Fuquay-Varina
- April 10 - Softball vs. Herbert Akins Road
- April 18 - No school
- April 23 - Fratelli’s Delicatessen Spirit Night 4-8PM
- April 24 - Softball vs. Apex Friendship
- April 29 - Boys soccer vs. Herbert Akins Road
- May 1 - Softball vs. Apex
- You can access our Year Round Calendars for this year here:
💖 Staff Snack Basket THANK YOU!
A big thank you goes out to all the families who purchased items from our Snack Basket Wishlist. All requests have been fulfilled, and we look forward to treating our staff to all the goodies. Our PTA cannot do what we do without you, so once again, THANK YOU for all you do to help!
🍽️ Cafeteria Crew March 28
Join the Cafeteria Crew on March 28! Spend an hour or two helping out with lunch supervision giving teachers a much-needed midday break. You won’t be on your own; the admin team will be on hand to help. Sign up for a shift or two–our teachers are so grateful for the help!
❤️🖤 Coming Soon: 8th Grade Lawn Signs 🖤❤️
8th Grade Parents: Next week, we will be sharing the link to pre-order your “Congratulations Lufkin Road 8th Grader” yard sign. Stay tuned!
⚡ April 3: PTA General Meeting and 8th Grade Celebrations
Our next PTA meeting will be on April 3 at 5:30 pm, both in person and via Google Meet. Join us in person if you can!
On the agenda: 8th Grade Celebrations! 8th grade parents, if you want to find out what’s in store for your 8th grader and how you can help make their final days of middle school special, please join us! Sign up here to learn more.
Support Our Students 25-26! Also on the agenda: planning for the 2025-26 school year! If you’d like to pitch in as part of a committee (or in a leadership role), come join us to learn more. Next year’s Executive Board has openings for President (or co-Presidents), Vice President, and Member at Large. We’ll also talk about the various committees that you can join, from Cultural Arts to Fundraising to Events and more.
🥯 🍝 🥖 April 23: Spirit Night at Fratelli’s Delicatessen
1481 Richardson Rd Suite 107, Apex, NC 27523
Mark your calendars for April 23 and show your school spirit at Fratelli’s Delicatessen from 4-8pm. It’s a great opportunity to try some delicious food. Fratelli's, located in Sweetwater Town Center in Apex, will be generously donating a percentage of all sales to our school. Whether you’re grabbing a bite with your family or picking up takeout, every purchase helps raise funds for our school programs. See you there!
🐾 ICYMI: Special Offer from Heal House Call Vets
Attention Pet Owners! Last week we shared an offer from veterinarian and fellow Lufkin parent, Dr. Lauren Hughes, who provides personalized, in-home veterinary care. Now through May 2025, Dr. Hughes will donate 10% of all service transactions to the Lufkin PTA. This can apply to all services provided to new and existing clients during this period.
If you’re looking for top-notch, at-home pet care in Apex, Cary, Raleigh, and Morrisville, and you’d like to support Lufkin students and staff, look no further: https://www.healhousecall.com/lhughes
Share this with friends! You don’t need to have a child at Lufkin to participate — just tell Dr. Hughes you’re a friend of Lufkin.
Thank, Dr. Hughes, for for your support!
🛒 Retail Alliances: Shop Your Support!
Supporting our school has never been so easy! Sign up with one of our retail partners – Publix, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Lowes Food and more. Find out how.
Are you looking for a special way to celebrate your child’s birthday, recognize a teacher, or show school spirit? Rent the Rock! Painting the Spirit Rock is a great way to spread positive messages and increase excitement in our community. Find out more.
Vice President - Tina Korzeniowski - lufkinPTAvicepresident@gmail.com
Treasurer - Brooke Kelley - lufkinPTAtreasurer@gmail.com
Secretary - Julie Chase - lufkinPTASecretary@gmail.com
