Queens Lake Middle School

11/01/2026

We have some Sunday Celebrations!

Shout out to our Queens Lake Middle School PTA for their candy gram & boo gram opportunities for students this quarter, as well as their staff appreciation events & support with our fall dance!

Thank you to our Panther musicians and their teachers who have been busy performing throughout the quarter and who are planning a Veterans Day celebration. Please visit our school calendar for more information, and use the following link to RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=q5jgHYc8xkSvt_cMYsI8HF0EYTy8SkROhGV5IHb3oK1UM01OR0JPS0FZQURMVFo2WktNSlBZMEFMUy4u&route=shorturl

Congratulations to our nominees for Teacher of the Year - Bryan Cole, Shane Rakowski, Anne Wilkinson, and Lisa Wood - as well as our Para-Educator of the Year nominees (not pictured) - Domenica Miller and Marsha Pelletier - and our Support Staff of the Year nominees (not pictured) - Harvey Collier and Tanay Pierce.

October is School Safety Month, so we recently celebrated Deputy Covington and SSO Dixon for all they do to keep us all safe at the Lake!

10/31/2026

10/29/2026

Applications for the QLMS Middle School Arts Magnet are due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. Please contact Cara Townsend at [email protected] or 757-220-4080 with any questions.

The new MSAM Program provides students with unique opportunities to develop and refine their artistic talents through specialized instruction and enrichment experiences. Students participate in masterclasses, attend live performances, collaborate with local artists, and engage in creative, hands-on learning that fosters artistic growth, creativity, and self-expression. Through these experiences, students build confidence, strengthen their skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for the arts.

Requirements:
1) Enrolled in one of our fine arts or performing arts classes: Band, Drama, Chorus, Dance, Art
2) Participate in a club or other after school fine/performing arts school-based activity all year. Examples: Jazz Band, Show Choir, Art club, Dance club, Drama club, Musical
3) Passing all classes
4) Record of good citizenship and good conduct

10/27/2026

The QLMS Fall Dance is Friday, October 30! Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, is your last chance to buy tickets. Tickets are sold for $5 on www.schoolcashonline.com

6th Grade: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

7th & 8th Grade: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Concessions will be sold for cash at the event.

Costumes are welcomed, but face masks are not permitted.

10/25/2026

Spirit Week was so nice, we decided to do it twice!

Monday, October 26: Meme Monday
Tuesday, October 27: Twin/Triplet Tuesday
Wednesday, October 28: Wild Wednesday (animal print/camo)
Thursday, October 29: Thermal Thursday (cozy clothes/pajamas)
Friday, October 30: Fan Friday (wear green & gold/QLMS spirit wear)

The dress code must be followed at all times. Costumes (no face masks) are allowed at the dance Friday evening.

10/19/2026

Our 8th grade band students were very excited to represent QLMS in the Yorktown Day Parade for the first time today!

10/18/2026

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Our counseling department is sponsoring a spirit week for Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23.

Monday, October 19: Acceptance: Mix It Up Day: Wear stripes, polka dots, plaid, tie-dye or other fun patterns to show that our differences make us unique and interesting.

Tuesday, October 20: Kindness: Brighten Someone's Day: Wear bright colors and help make our school shine through acts of kindness.

Wednesday, October 21: Unity: Orange Out for Unity: Wear orange to stand together against bullying and show that everyone belongs.

Thursday, October 22: Respect: Sportsmanship Day: Wear a jersey or favorite team shirt to promote respect, fairness, and good sportsmanship.

Friday, October 23: Togetherness: School Spirit Day: Wear school colors or spirit gear to celebrate that we are one school and one community.

10/18/2026

Each year, YCSD receives more than $8 million in federal Impact Aid funds to support programs and services for all students. Every family plays a role in helping YCSD secure these funds.

To determine how much funding the division is eligible to receive, we are required to collect information from all families annually. Funding is based on the number of federally connected students enrolled in our schools.

Families are asked to log into their SchoolCash Online accounts and complete these required forms for each student in their family.

Complete the form: https://yorkcountyschools.schoolcashonline.com

10/16/2026

Happy Friday, Panther fans! We are celebrating at the Lake because we recently recognized some superstar staff members.

Congratulations to Lisa Wood, Teacher of the Year, Domenica Miller, Para-educator of the Year, and Harvey Collier, Support Staff of the Year. Thank you all for the difference you make each day at the Lake!

10/13/2026

Completing your Impact Aid Card in School Cash can help the gap in school funding! For more information, check your email for last week’s Panther Press.

Please log in to School Cash Online and complete your Impact Aid Card today. On Wednesday, October 14, there will be a drawing for gift cards, and the first homeroom to reach 100% of cards completed will earn a Chik-fil-A breakfast!