October newsletter

Victoria S. Mattey - Principal - vsm17@mcsdk12.org

Jennifer J. Hartzler - Assistant Principal - jjh39@mcsdk12.org

Brandy L. Erb - Building Leader - ble40@mcsdk12.org

The Salvation Army Christmas Program is accepting online applications from 10-1 - 10/31.  Visit their Facebook page for the link to the application.  "The Salvation Army of Lewistown"

Documentation needed for first time applicants:

LIS will communicate important information and events through this monthly newsletter, Skyward messages and emails, the LIS Facebook page and Parent Square.

The Skylert system is the main source of family contact for important district information, such as late buses, delays, early dismissals or school cancellations. In order to relay messages to parent/guardians, LIS must have accurate contact information in Skyward. Please notify the LIS office immediately in any changes in phone, email or home address.

You can access your child's transportation arrangements, grades, attendance and more through Family Access. Attendance excuses can also be submitted through Family Access. Family Access can be entered by going to the MCSD website, select Students/Parents and then Family Access Login. To obtain your account information, contact the LIS office at 717-242-5801.

Additional helpful information can be found by visiting the district's website at www.mcsdk12.org and clicking the Students/Parents tab.

Over-the-Counter Medication forms were handed out to students on the first day of school. This form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian in order for students to receive medication from the school nurse. If your child has not submitted the Over-the-Counter Medication form to the Nurse’s Office, your child will not receive medication at school. Forms are available in the Nurse’s Office.

As a reminder, students are NOT permitted to carry any medications on their person during school hours. This includes cough drops, medication creams, eye drops or anything used for medicinal purposes. Any medication that is required to be taken at school MUST be transported to and from school by a parent/guardian or designated adult and accompanied with a physician’s order. Parents and guardians are required to sign medications into the Nurse’s Office at drop-off.

If your child requires an inhaler, a new physician order must be submitted to the school nurse EACH school year before your child can carry an inhaler on their person. Failure to do so is a violation of the MCSD Medication Policy. Please contact the School Nurse with any questions. 

The forms mentioned above can be found here: https://www.mcsdk12.org/nurses-forms/.

LIS has qualified to be a Community Eligibility Provision school. This means we will be offering one FREE breakfast and lunch for all students who attend LIS for the entire 2026-2027 school year.

Please make every effort to have your student to school daily and on time. Every day in school matters!

Every year students need a signed permission form for their pictures to be used in newsletters, posted to Facebook and Parent Square, as well as used in The Sentinel. The Media Release Form can be accessed and printed here below. If you would prefer a paper version sent home, have your student see Mrs. Parson in the office. The form can also be filled out in Skyward.

However, parents can request a parent-teacher conference at any time throughout the school year. Parents can contact the teacher, school counselor, and/or principal to schedule a parent-teacher conference.

If your child is struggling academically or not attaining academic standards at a proficient level, please reach out to your student's teacher or the building principal for information about tutoring programs and accessing additional academic assistance.

October 6 - 14 - Gigi's Delites Bagel and Donut fundraiser.  Pick-up at LIS cafeteria on October 22. 

October 8 and 9 - we will be selling white sunglasses, bandanas and beads for the Whiteout game. 

October 15 and 16 - we will be selling tie-dye bucket hats and bandanas for the Pawsitive Vibes game. 

October 29 and 30 - we will be selling black/purple/silver beads, and black bandanas for the Blackout game. 

November 6 - Activity Night. 

November 6 - Jersey Mike's fundraiser. 

The 2026-2027 LIS Home and School Officers are:

Upcoming Events:

Thank you to all the parents/guardians that submitted volunteer applications and updated clearances before the deadline.  Home and School will reach out to you when volunteer opportunities become available. 

The MCSD Policy Manual can be found on the MCSD Website at https://policymain.org/mifflin-county-school-district/policies. A full printed copy is also available at the Administration Building.

Students are not permitted to have their cell phones from 8:00am to 2:45pm.  All electronic devices are to be powered off and stored in their locker or cubby during instructional hours.  Please send a Parent Square message or email your student's teacher, Mrs. Parson or Ms. Hannon and we would be happy to get a message to your child.  Unauthorized  use of electronic devices during the school day, on school property, or while riding district transportation may result in confiscation of the device and/or disciplinary action, consistent with Board Policy 237 and the Student Behavior section of the MCSD Elementary Handbook. 

Mifflin County School District School Board Policy 105.1 requires annual notification to parents/guardians and students that parents/guardians and students have an opportunity to review instructional materials and have access to information about the curriculum, including academic standards to be achieved, instructional materials and assessment techniques.

 

Requests to review instructional materials and access information about the curriculum, including academic standards to be achieved, instructional materials and assessment techniques should be made by submitting a written request to the building principal.

Mifflin County School District School Board Policy 906 requires annual notification to parents/guardians that the School Board welcomes inquiries, suggestions, and constructive criticism from parent/guardians, district residents or community groups regarding the district’s programs, personnel, operations and facilities. The Board adopts this policy to establish procedures for seeking appropriate resolution to complaints.

 

Complaint Procedures can be found at the Mifflin County School District website.

If provision of instructional supplies imposes a financial hardship on a family, the school district can assist with some of these costs. An application process for such materials is located under MCSD Policy 110, and is available for review on our website. Families may also contact Mrs. Mattey to see if you qualify for any assistance with school materials.