J.A. Leonard Middle School

🔬 Exploring the Future at LMS! Students at Leonard Middle School had an exciting opportunity to explore an innovative research product from the University of Maine: cellulose nanofibrils (CNF). Students were able to touch and examine the materials, learn about the products and possibilities being explored, and engage in conversations about how this renewable and reusable resource could potentially change the way we live and create products in the future. Experiences like this give our students a chance to see how science, research, and innovation happening right here in Maine can have a much bigger impact on our world. 🌲🔬🌎 Who knows? Maybe today’s curious middle schoolers will be tomorrow’s researchers and innovators!

Students in Mrs Cyr's 7th grade science class investigated why the Fortune Telling Fish was moving. The students were very engaged and focused.

What a difference a year makes!!!

Making refrigerator Prickles in 8th grade Outdoor Education today. The cucumbers and garlic were all grown in the LMS garden!

A well deserved fast food stop for our football team!

We have our first athletic victory of the school year with the LMS Football team victory in Houlton today. Final score 40-6!!!

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