Welcome to another week of the school year! Our momentum continues to build, and seeing our students and staff bring so much energy and focus to campus every day is wonderful.
PTSA Spirit Week & Joining the Team Get ready for an incredible week ahead; it is PTSA Spirit Week! We can't wait to see our students and staff show off their school pride and creativity throughout the week. If you haven't already, please consider officially joining our PTSA. Becoming a member is a quick way to support student activities, show teacher appreciation, and stay involved in the events that make our school community thrive.
Progress Reports Coming September 17th Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 17th, when our first progress reports of the school year will be released. Please take time to log into your Skyward Family Portal with your student to review their grades, check assignment completion, and celebrate their progress so far.
Important Student Supervision & Drop-Off/Pick-Up Policy Student safety is our highest priority. Please remember that campus supervision is strictly available 30 minutes before school starts to 30 minutes after school ends. Families are required to drop off and pick up students within this timeframe.
To assist families who need care outside of these hours, we partner with the YMCA directly on campus: - Morning YMCA Program: Available before school supervision begins for a small fee.
- After-School YMCA Program: Free on-site care for students after dismissal until 6:00pm.
If you need support signing up or finding the registration forms, please contact our main office and we will happily point you in the right direction.
Thank you for your unwavering support, encouragement, and commitment to our school family. It is a true privilege to partner with you every day, and we are looking forward to a fantastic, spirit-filled week together!
Together we work, and together we grow.
Go Jets!
Lauren Smith Principal |
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Parents, please fill out this Parental Consent Form to indicate whether or not you approve of your child attending, participating in, and experiencing any activities Legacy Middle School plans for our students' entertainment, experience, and learning opportunities both during and after school through the end of the school year. If you would like your child to opt out of any upcoming events or activities, please indicate which activities in the last question of this form.
Per Florida Rule 6A-10.089, we are required to obtain parental consent regarding all school-sponsored events and activities.
Some of our upcoming events and activities include, but are not limited to: - Honor Roll Assemblies
- Teach-In, November
- Prism, December
- World Showcase
- 8th Grade Field Day
We are providing you with one form for the school year to consolidate and streamline parental consent forms. This will benefit you so you will not be inundated with multiple requests.
The downloadable version of the OCPS Parental Consent for Student Participation in School-Sponsored Events, Activities, and Student Clubs can be found at the link here: General Parent Consent Form |
September 14th - 18th PTSA Spirit Week (see the PTSA section for details)
September 14th Soccer @ Discovery
September 15th SAC Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria
September 21st - 25th Start with Hello Week
September 24th Resiliency Day
September 25th Mass Hearing and Vision Screening - 6th Grade
September 28th PMA 1 Science
September 29th PMA 1 Algebra 1, Geometry, Civics
September 30th PMA 1 7th Grade Algebra Students
October 20th Picture Day |
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We’re excited to kick off Start with Hello Week a nationwide kindness initiative inspired by the mission of Sandy Hook Promise, which is an organization dedicated to creating safer, more connected school communities.
Each themed day gives our students a simple, meaningful way to practice empathy, inclusion, and positive connection. Every small action helps build a culture where everyone feels seen and supported. As part of this commitment, we’ll also be hosting a Hygiene Drive. |
We’re coming together to support our community through our Hygiene Drive! By donating essential hygiene items, we’re showing care, compassion, and responsibility for one another. Drop-off boxes are located in the Front Office, Media Center, and 601 & 701. |
Hey Legacy Jets & Families,
Empathy means recognizing, understanding, and valuing what someone else may be feeling or experiencing. We’re showing empathy by wearing unique or mismatched shoes as a reminder to “walk a mile in someone else’s shoes” and practice kindness through perspective‑taking. Students will also be on a modified bell schedule that still adheres to regular school hours.
Ms. Butler |
Don't miss out on capturing this year's memories! Legacy Middle School yearbooks are on sale now at the early bird price of just $35, a savings of $10 off the regular price.
Families can also make their yearbook even more special by purchasing personalization, which allows your student's name to be permanently stamped on the cover.
8th Grade Families: Celebrate your child's middle school journey with a Recognition Ad! Recognition ads provide a special opportunity to share a personalized message and photos honoring your 8th grader as they prepare for the next chapter.
Order early to take advantage of the discounted price and reserve your copy today! 📖 Early Bird Price: $35 (Save $10!) ✨ Personalization Available 🎓 8th Grade Recognition Ads Available Visit our yearbook ordering site for details and to place your order.
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Thank you for your continued support of Legacy Middle School! We are excited to invite you to take part in our upcoming Teach-In event on November 19th. During this special week, students have the opportunity to learn from community members and parents who generously share insights about their careers, hobbies, and unique life experiences.
Whether you choose to present, lead a hands-on activity, or simply share your story, your participation can make a lasting impact on our students.
Not planning to present but still want to contribute? We’re also seeking donations of food items or goody bag contents to show appreciation for our presenters.
If you're interested in being involved in Teach-In, please take a moment to complete this form. Thank you.
All individuals visiting campus must be approved Additions Volunteers for Legacy Middle School for the current school year. If you have not yet registered or renewed your volunteer status, please complete the application using the link below. Once you have selected the volunteer opportunity, log in to your Additions dashboard and watch the Safety Protocol Video in its entirety. Completion of the video is required for volunteer approval. |
Congratulations to our girls soccer team for defeating Wedgefield on September 9th by a score of 6 to 0. Also congratulations to our boys soccer team for defeating Wedgefield with a score of 5 to 1.
Congratulations to the girls soccer team for defeating Timber Springs on Thursday, September 10th by a score of 3-1. Alyssa Carmenatty netted all 3 goals. The boys played a great game but could not come out with the win.
Girls are 3-0 and Boys are 2-1 for the season so far. Come cheer on the teams as they travel to Discovery Monday, September 14th. Game times are 5:30/6:30pm. |
Purchase individual game tickets at GoFan here. For All Sports Passes, use the QR code below.
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Due to overwhelming interest in Volleyball Intramurals, we will be sending out a new Sign Up Form each week until October. If students did not make the list this week but still want to play, keep an eye out for the new form releasing in Canvas Announcements that will close the following Monday! |
Use this document to access your child's scores from the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and various other statewide assessments. |
The library is now open before school and during lunch for students to enjoy. ELA classes have begun visiting the media center for library orientation lessons, and these visits will continue over the next two weeks.
The library will not be open on testing days.
The library is a great place to: - Read and relax
- Check out books
- Complete homework or classwork
- Play games with friends
- Explore new books and resources
To help keep our library a welcoming space for everyone, please remember: - No food or drinks are allowed.
- Walk at all times while in the library.
- Be respectful of the space, materials, and other students.
- Clean up after yourself before you leave.
Students may check out up to three books at a time as long as they do not have any overdue books or outstanding fines on their account. Please see the Legacy Middle School Policies and Procedures for more detailed information.
We look forward to seeing you in the library and helping you discover your next great read! 📖✨ |
As students visit the library with their ELA classes, Ms. Haynes is notifying them of any overdue books on their accounts. To view the titles of books currently checked out, any overdue items, and the exact replacement cost, students can follow these steps: - Log in to LaunchPad.
- Open the Library Research Tools folder.
- Select Follett Destiny.
- Click My Stuff on the left-hand side of the screen.
Students who have overdue books checked out from Legacy Middle School have two options: - Return the book to the library.
- Pay the replacement fee through School Cash.
If the overdue book belongs to a school other than Legacy Middle School, you will need to contact that school directly for information about paying the fee through their School Cash system. However, books from other OCPS schools may be returned to the Legacy Media Center, and we will ensure they are sent back to the appropriate school.
Thank you for helping us keep our library collection available for all students! |
If you enjoy reading and a little friendly competition, consider joining our Battle of the Books team this year! We would love to have a team represent our school. If you're interested, please let Ms. Haynes know. More information will be shared in October. 📚🏆 |
Students can access thousands of e-books and audiobooks through Sora. It’s available 24/7 via LaunchPad or by downloading the Sora app on any mobile device. It’s the easiest way to ensure a great book is always within reach. To log in to the Sora app:
- Click ‘I Have a Setup Code’ and put in the school setup code ‘OCPS’
- Sign in using Orange County Public Schools
- Log in to the Launchpad window with your regular OCPS username and password
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Thank you for your interest in Legacy Middle School’s School Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2026–27 school year. Our first SAC meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:00 PM at Legacy Middle School Cafeteria.
For those new to SAC, the School Advisory Council is a group made up of parents, teachers, school staff, community members, and the principal who work together to support the school and help guide its priorities.
Some of SAC’s primary responsibilities include: - Reviewing school performance data and helping identify areas of focus for the school
- Assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan
- Providing input on school goals, priorities, and initiatives
- Reviewing and providing input regarding certain school improvement funds and resources
- Creating an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to provide input and participate in discussions affecting Legacy Middle School
Our meetings generally focus on updates from school leadership, discussion of the School Improvement Plan and school data, consideration of items requiring SAC input or approval, and discussion of topics important to the Legacy community.
SAC Voting Membership for 2026–27 As we prepare for the new school year, we are beginning the process of establishing SAC voting membership for 2026–27.
If you are interested in serving as a voting member of SAC this year, please complete the registration of interest form below by Tuesday, September 1:
Current SAC voting members who would like to continue serving should also complete the form so we can confirm your interest for the upcoming year.
After the registration period closes, candidate information will be compiled and a ballot will be distributed to the Legacy parent/guardian community. Parents and guardians will vote to elect the parent/guardian representatives who will serve as voting members of SAC. Once elected, SAC members will participate in meetings and vote on matters that come before the council.
SAC Election Timeline - Tuesday, September 1: Registration of Interest closes
- Wednesday, September 2: Parent/guardian election ballot distributed
- Tuesday, September 8: Voting closes
- Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 PM: First SAC meeting of the 2026–27 school year
Whether you choose to serve as a voting member or simply attend meetings, SAC meetings are open to the public, and we welcome participation from the entire Legacy community.
Thank you to everyone who has served on SAC in the past and to those interested in getting involved this year. I’m looking forward to working with Principal Lauren Smith and all of you as we begin another year supporting Legacy Middle School.
See you on September 15!
Randy Smith SAC Chair Legacy Middle School |
Parents and guardians can easily monitor their child's academic progress through Skyward, accessible via OCPS ClassLink. In addition, our Canvas Students and Families Course provides important school information, resources, and updates. For step-by-step instructions and access to additional parent resources, please visit the webpage linked below.
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Get ready for Spirit Week! We are celebrating PTSA Membership Month the best way we know how—with daily dress-up days and lots of school pride. Join today and join the fun!
Please note that there are limitations to Anything But A Backpack Day: - No dangerous objects
- No motorized items
- Student must be able to carry the items (they cannot be dragged/left places/unable to make it through the door)
- Must fit in the designated backpack area of classes
- Must be able to actually carry their items
- Appropriate Images
- Have no noises/distractions associated with the item
You do not have to be a member to participate but we hope you will join! Membership does not require volunteering. |
If you are interested in being a chaperone on a field trip, helping out in a classroom, or assisting with a schoolwide event, please sign up for or renew your Additions Volunteer account.
*Reminder: Please be sure to log into your Dashboard to watch the Safety Protocol Video so your application will be approved.
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School Cash Online is now the official payment platform for all school-related transactions, replacing School Pay. Whether you're paying for a field trip, making a class donation, or settling a device fine, all payments will now be processed through School Cash Online.
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Reminder: State-Mandated Cell Phone Policy All cell phones must be silenced and stored out of sight—either in a backpack or purse—for the entire school day, from 9:25 AM to 4:04 PM. This rule is set by the state and applies to everyone on campus.. |
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Any student on campus before 9:00 AM or staying after school for activities such as clubs, performing arts, sports, or other events must be signed into the YMCA program.
- Morning Program: Begins at 7:00 AM and includes a small fee.
- After School Zone: Free for all participants and offers homework support, snacks, meals, and a variety of engaging activities each day.
Attendance is flexible—students are not required to attend daily and can participate according to your family's schedule and preferences. Thank you for your continued support!
Morning Site Supervisor: Ciara Medrano - Cmedrano@cfymca.org
Afternoon Site Supervisors: Witney Sherry - WSherry@cfymca.org Susan Fray - SFray@cfymca.org
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Principal: Mrs. Lauren Smith Assistant Principal of Instruction: Ms. Carla Thomas Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Cormier |
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