J.A. Leonard Middle School

Thank you to all our parents today! You were amazing with all the traffic changes at LMS. Thank you for your cooperation and support. We had a great day at LMS and our students were amazing💚

If you can not attend our Open House tonight. Please feel free to join the Google Meets for our Parent Sessions with the Administrative Team

Session 1:
Parent Session 1
Tuesday, September 1 · 5:00 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cev-sihi-hfc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 234-221-8255‬ PIN: ‪360 994 330‬#

Session 2:
Parent Session II
Tuesday, September 1 · 6:30 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ayj-gexa-zwh
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 918-884-7036‬ PIN: ‪902 911 576‬#

WE are excited about our Coyote Cart this year. If you want to contribute to the cart with a donation, please visit this link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1EHJ4HXNIQRHL?ref_=wl_share

Please take a look at our Student and Family Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. Hope to see you at tonight's open house (9/1/2026).

RSU 34 is in the final stages of its application development for federal funds through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. For more information, or to see and comment on the draft application, please email Dr. Jon Doty via our website, rsu34.org

Calling all Band Camp Alums!

We are proud to share the February 2026 edition of Community Connections. Inside you will learn about a student earning a very rare honor, the celebration of a treasured staff member's 50-year work anniversary, info about how to be involved in the RSU budgeting process, our Athletics Hall of Fame, and much more!
If you have an upcoming Pre-K or Kindergarten student, enrollment info is on Page 5.
Many thanks to those who shared pictures and articles of the wonderful things underway in our schools! https://aptg.co/QMftnk

RSU 34: One hour delay for RSU 34 schools on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

Good afternoon! RSU 34 schools will be closed Monday, 1/26/2026, due to the storm forecast. Stay warm!

There will be a one hour delay in RSU 34 today, Thursday January 22nd.

If you're interested in learning more about contributing to kids' development by substituting as a teacher or Educational Technician please give us a shout!
https://www.rsu34.org/page/employment-applications-and-vacancies

We're proud to share the August 2025 digital issue of Community Connections! Among articles and pictures of many student, staff, and alumni activities, this issue contains important back-to-school info such as bus routes!
Many thanks to those who contributed to this issue, and to Gossamer Design for the wonderful layout and artistic work! Print copies of Community Connections will arrive in mailboxes approximately 8/22.
https://5il.co/3o04s

Planning for the use of Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds (Title IA, IIA, IV-A) is underway in parallel with our local budgeting process. For more information on how to be involved with this planning, and/or the development of ESEA applications and policies, please call or email Jon.Doty@rsu34.org

Students may be interested in this free Earth Day event, Saturday April 26th. Thanks to our community partners, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge, for organizing this!

As we work to implement the five-year Strategic Plan, RSU 34 seeks public input on a variety of details. You can provide input through this web survey (https://forms.gle/4siZkgUuCyGyKu69A ), and/or join us in-person at the sessions shown below. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback to inform planning for our students and schools! The full text of the Strategic Plan can be found here: t.ly/pj5LW Please join us for input and discussion sessions as we plan for 2025-26 and beyond! *AES PTC Wed. 12/11 (5 PM at AES) *OTES / VRS PTC Wed. 12/4 (6 PM at OTES) *LMS PTC Wed. 11/20 (6 PM at LMS) *Staff leadership teams on 11/18, 12/10, 12/17 *Community forums (please attend whichever is most convenient for your schedule, regardless of location) *At VRS Wed. Jan. 8th, 8 AM (Multi-purpose Room) *At AES Wed. Jan. 8th, 6:30 PM (Gym) *At OTHS Wed. Jan. 15th, 6:30 PM (Cafeteria)

https://secure.smore.com/n/rdtysg Weekly update for Families

No School for Students on October 11. This is a professional development day for staff.

RSU 34 is currently hiring for several roles! *Part-time contracted Occupational Therapist *Speech & Language Pathologist *Special Ed Educational Technicians *8th Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher *Substitutes for Teachers, Ed Techs, Food Service, School Nurses, and Custodians For more info and for applications, please visit https://www.rsu34.org/page/employment-applications-and-vacancies