WANTED: 2020 - 2021 Photos for the yearbook! Remote Students - if you did not have your picture taken at school, please submit a headshot photo that we can use. Any LMS staff member, student or guardian can submit extra-curricular or candid photos that would be appropriate for our yearbook!Use the link below to upload your photos. You may find your picture in the... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, February 23rd the 8th-Graders participated in the “iDream” U of I Extension career exploration lesson titled “Don’t Stop Believing”. U of I program Coordinator Valerie Belsuko facilitated a lesson on career and personal goals that students were encouraged to be thinking about. Litchfield Career Services Coordinator Abby Carlson... READ MORE >
Notice of Change of Schedule - Monday, February 22 will now be a remote planning day for the district. This is a NON-Attendance Day for students. No remote work will be assigned during this day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 23 at the usual time. READ MORE >
Middle and High School athletics that are being live streamed will be found on our district You Tube channel unless otherwise publicized. The link for these events will remain the same. The easiest way to ensure you do not miss an event is to:1) Subscribe by logging in to your YouTube account (usually the same as your gmail address) and clicking the "subscribe"... READ MORE >
LMS Panther sports are geared up to begin games the week of 2/1. We’ve waited a long time for this Panthers! All HOME game attendance is restricted to 2 admission tickets per player, and only 50 or less spectators will be allowed in. Temperatures will be checked at the door. There will be no charge for admission and there will not be a concession stand. ... READ MORE >
New Counselor Clips are out for the month of February. Ms. Dal Canton has provided lots of information in this month's clips. Follow the link below.https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >
We know the guidelines are confusing and frustrating, but we continue to stay open because parents and schools have followed these guidelines.Please share on your timeline so our families stay informed and help keep us PANTHER STRONG! READ MORE >
LHS Freshman Registration letters for our current 8th grade students are being sent home today, January 15th. Please take the time to read the letter, as it contains important information regarding meetings and the deadline to return paperwork.Links to where you can find the document "Freshman Registration... READ MORE >
2nd Trimester Progress Reports are viewable via your Skyward Family Access account beginning today. The accompanying image will walk you through the steps. Please make sure you select 2nd T Progress Report. READ MORE >
Don't feel well? Stay home when you are sick! Tell your mom, dad, or caregiver before you come to school. Tell your teacher or an adult if you become sick at school! Coronavirus symptoms include: cough, shortness of breath or problem breathing, chills, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, and muscle pain. Other symptoms include: fever, runny nose, diarrhea,... READ MORE >
The classrooms at Litchfield Middle School were a sea of orange instead of the usual Panther purple on Wednesday, October 21st in celebration of Unity Day 2020. Students and staff were encouraged to wear and share orange to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. In addition to wearing orange, students did a Panther Pride activity called... READ MORE >
You Can Help! The new channel is ready! As soon as we reach 1,000 subscribers, YouTube will turn on the function for us to STREAM LIVE from a mobile broadcast station. This will allow us to broadcast any fall and winter athletics we are able to participate in as well as any spring activities both during the pandemic and beyond. This will take the help of our... READ MORE >
The school district’s food service has been working to improve menu offerings. Menu choices during the pandemic have been increased and quality of choices have recently improved thanks in part to an increase in the numbers of families choosing to have their children attend classes in-person. To help with planning at home , food service will publish the new... READ MORE >
Please keep your child home if they have any of the following symptoms: fever (100.4 or greater), new onset of moderate to severe headache shortness of breath new cough sore throat vomiting diarrhea abdominal pain from unknown cause new congestion/runny nose, new loss of sense of taste or smell nausea, fatigue from unknown... READ MORE >
Blackburn College is offering FREE online video tutoring and mini-lessons for K-12 students. The education majors can provide tutoring for all elementary, middle school and school core subjects (and Spanish). The contact Person is Tracey Kreipe at tracey.kreipe@blackburn.edu, who can provide information about the options and scheduling. Location doesn't matter... READ MORE >
Montgomery / Christian County EMA has provided an important press release regarding schools. Please review at this link: https://5il.co/kqbh READ MORE >
Please see the important message below: READ MORE >
Below is a viewable image of the LCUSD#12 COVID Mitigation Metrics. For a downloadable version, click here. READ MORE >
Start of school message from the Superintendent. Use the link below to watch. READ MORE >
District Return to Learn Health Plan is now available on the district website. Please use this link to access: https://5il.co/j9dq A presentation and overview is available here: https://5il.co/jbkm READ MORE >
LITCHFIELD RELEASES RETURN TO LEARN INDIVIDUAL BUILDING PLANS Litchfield CUSD#12 building principals presented their Return to Learn plans to the board of education on Wednesday, August 5thduring the special board meeting. The plans detailed the extra steps and safety precautions being taken to promote a safe return to in-person learning. PDF copies of each... READ MORE >
Litchfield CUSD#12 has released its reopening plan to the community and staff. Included below is a message from the Dr. Fuerstenau, the reopening plan, a parent questionnaire, and some resources for High School parents. Please look through the resources below and respond. Video Message from Dr. Fuerstenau https://youtu.be/v2edMX9v7B4 District Reopening... READ MORE >
Live Facebook Stream of tonight's Board of Education Meeting. Visit and become a member of the Litchfield CUSD#12 Facebook group. Use the link below for the live streamhttps://www.facebook.com/group... READ MORE >
If you have a Pre K student, a Kindergarten student, or any student that did not attend classes at Litchfield last year, please make contact with the following people: Pre K – (217)324-3514 or cbishop@litchfieldpanthers.org Kindergarten / 1st – (217)324-2851 or kjones@litchfieldpanthers.org 2nd grade – 3rd grade (217)324-3565 or... READ MORE >
June 23, 2020 Dear Staff and Community I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Today, the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year. This 60-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21... READ MORE >
The graduating class of 2020 took some time during the recording of their graduation video to provide the incoming freshmen / graduating class of 2024 some thoughts and advice from their experiences at LHS. Video premiers Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM and continues to be available for replay after that time on-demand on the district YouTube Channel. READ MORE >
The district has been contacted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Currently, Montgomery County has a response rate of 69.0%. Litchfield response rate is 69.7%. The U.S. Census is a great benefit to our community and our schools when it comes to funding, creating programs, etc. We need your help as a community and as a school. The Census Bureau is hoping to reach as... READ MORE >
After serving over 30,000 meals since the school shut-down, the Litchfield School District will be serving final breakfast/lunch bags on Thursday, May 21. First Baptist Church of Litchfield will provide summer lunches as follows: June 1st – July 31st Monday-Friday 11:30 -12:30 608 N. Van Buren Street Pick up at Harrison street doors – drive... READ MORE >
Many kids are exhibiting increased depression and anxiety the longer this pandemic goes on. A new kids-only help-line has been created to address these growing concerns. It is NOT a crisis hotline. It is simply a way to give kids in isolation a safe, non-judgemental person with whom to speak. It is open from 9:00-5:00 on Monday through Friday. READ MORE >
Illinois Department of Public Health provides resources regarding COVID-19. Restore Illinois Guidelines can be found at this site as well. https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19 READ MORE >
Please click on the link below. All the faculty and staff at LMS miss our Panthers!Stay well and healthy friends!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx_hGTbdA98&feature=youtu.be READ MORE >
To access Google Classroom Codes for 6th, 7th and 8th grades please go to the LMS website and proceed with the following: 1) Go to the following link: https://www.lcusd12.org/o/litchfield-middle-school 2) Click on EXPLORE (located at the top of the page.) 3) Click on the "Documents" box 4) Click on the appropriate grade level folder: 6th Grade... READ MORE >
Talking to Your Child about Coronavirus and COVID-19 We are living in a time of many “unknowns.” As adults we don’t know what the future holds day-to-day. While we are trying to understand our rapidly changing world, our children are also struggling to comprehend how this virus impacts their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest the... READ MORE >
Good luck to Vincent Moore and Hunter Hancock as they travel to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb to wrestle in the IESA StateTournament March 13th and 14th! GO PANTHERS! READ MORE >
With the loss of community recycling in Montgomery County, educators in the school district felt a pang of regret in no longer being able to set the example of responsible management of classroom waste. For years we have been stressing to use the blue containers for paper waste in the classrooms, rinse out your soda bottles, and take your paper scraps to the blue... READ MORE >
Superintendent Dr. Gregg Fuerstenau, and Career and Technical Education Coordinator Dr. David Lett to find out more about Litchfield's new initiatives involving career exploration.Click the link below to visit Mary Herschelman's article at The Journal News.https://www.thejournal-news.net/stories/litchfield-superintendent-presents-vision,9712 READ MORE >
Thursday January 30th five classes of 6th grade students participated in the “iDream” U of I Extension career exploration lesson entitled “Be the Dream Catcher!” Retired Litchfield educator Nancy Johns facilitated a lesson that encouraged students to explore personal affirmations linked to their dreams and goals. Students also held discussions around the... READ MORE >
Wednesday, January 16th five classes of 8th grade students participated in the “iDream” U of I Extension career exploration lesson entitled “Don’t Stop Believing!” Retired Litchfield educator Bob Reid facilitated a fast paced lesson that encouraged students to dream about their career goals and personal aspirations. Students were encouraged to record their short... READ MORE >
Download the Litchfield App from your phone's app store. It contains links to the live lunch menus, sporting events, and even daily announcements. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can receive immediate updates regarding school closings and other messages. App is available on iPhone and Android devices. READ MORE >
ISBE is promoting a lot of good resources for fighting the current epidemic of vaping. Check the resources out here - https://www.isbe.net/pages/school-health-issues.aspx READ MORE >
Panther Parents:The Daily Announcements from LMS are available right here on the website!Open the Explore tab (located on the top center/right of the home page.Open the Documents tab.Scroll down to and open the Daily Announcements file.As you can see, there is a wealth of information contained in the Documents tab! READ MORE >
Last school year, we made a transition to a new website complete with district communication app. This app allows us to better communicate with you and keep you informed of events throughout the district. In addition to news and calendars, the app provides live meal menus, sports schedules, and the ability to send you push notices in case of major event or... READ MORE >
Education News for the Bond, Christian, Effingham, Fayette, and Montgomery Educational Service Region (ROE #3) Setting Limits on Teen Technology Use At Home In this article in Time, psychologist Jean Twenge (San Diego State University) says there is credible research linking heavy technology use with the surge in depression and other... READ MORE >