November newsletter

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

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

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

Teachers will be sending home information on Parent Teacher Conferences. Teachers will have 2 days to schedule conferences between Nov 23rd and Nov 25th.  Please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a conference. 

November 6 - Jersey Mike's Fundraiser - You can get ANY regular sub for only $3 with each coupon. Valid November 9-11. This is a GREAT deal and raises funds for our PBIS program. 

November 6 - Activity Night from 6:00 - 7:45pm for 4th and 5th grade LIS students ONLY!!

Once students arrive, they will not be permitted to leave the building until 7:45pm.  This is for the safety of each student.  Please plan accordingly.  4th graders will exit by the Flagpole, and 5th graders will exit on Kish Street.  If you have children in both grades, all of your children will exit by the Flagpole. 

We welcome any donations of individually wrapped store bought snacks or drinks for Activity Night.

Christmas Gift Idea!  We have Mifflin County Huskies soft, plush blankets size 60X70 available for $25 and beach towels size 30X60 for $18.  Limited quantities so get yours now!! 

The 2026-2027 LIS Home and School Officers are:

Upcoming Events:

Pennsylvania Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) Week recognizes and brings awareness to the importance of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and the education needed to provide stability and consistency to students experiencing homelessness across Pennsylvania.   Under federal law, children are considered homeless if they lack a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence. Many people associate being homeless with living on the street, but homelessness is often hidden, especially in rural communities.  

To date for the 2026-27 school year, Mifflin County School District has identified 80 students that are doubled up living with other families, living at the homeless shelter or living in campers/RVs.  

To assist those in need, MCSD staff will be raising money for the district’s student homelessness fund. In exchange for a $5 donation, staff will be able to dress down on Friday, November 13th to prepare for Homelessness Awareness week 11/16 - 11/20 and are encouraged to wear a red shirt to spread awareness on Red Shirt Day on Friday, November 20th.  

If you are experiencing homelessness, please know that help is available.  Please reach out to either of our district’s homeless liaisons:

Nicole Frazier, LSW                                                       Kaitlin Marshall, LSW

717-250-0414; nrf56@mcsdk12.org                     717-250-2423; kjm07@mcsdk12.org

Wear BLUE to show your support.

Families may create a virtual butterfly in memory of their loved ones at:

For more information and grief resources visit:

Reminder to students who signed out a ski club packet!!  They are due on November 20th along with the activity fee. Our trips will be Thursday evenings on January 7, 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4 with Feb 11 and 18 as make up days.  Parents will be added to the ski club Parent Square group.  A meeting will be held with students at school before the first trip to go over important information. 

December 9th @ 7:00 PM

Mifflin County Middle School - 2 Manor Drive, Lewistown, PA

The LIS 4th and 5th grade band students will be performing their winter concert. Band students should dress accordingly and arrive by 6:30 PM.

December 14th @ 7:00 PM

Mifflin County Middle School - 2 Manor Drive, Lewistown, PA

The LIS 4th and 5th grade chorus students will be performing their winter concert. Chorus students should dress accordingly and arrive by 6:30 PM.

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

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 do not send your students to school with coffee, energy drinks or soda.

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 in Skyward.  If you would prefer a paper version sent home, have your student see Mrs. Parson in the office or send her a message on Parent Square. 

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 accessing additional academic assistance and tutoring programs. 

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.