Lakelands Park Middle School

LPMS Summer Office Hours

While the school building is closed this summer, the main office is open except for holidays, on weekdays from 8am to 3pm.

Please call the main office with any questions or to set up a time to meet with an administrator at 240-740-6450. You are also welcome to contact administrators directly by email:

Mr. Jael Baez, 2026-2027 6th-grade Assistant Principal, Jael_Baez@mcpsmd.org

TBD, 2026-2027 7th-grade Assistant Principal

Mr. Robert O'Dell, 2026-2027, 8th-grade Assistant Principal, Robert_K_O'Dell@mcpsmd.org.

Ms. Rose Alvarez, Principal, Rose_S_Alvarez@mcpsmd.org please copy Emely Orellana, Administrative Secretary, Emely_R_Orellana@mcpsmd.org.

For questions about registration, withdrawal, or transfers, please contact our counseling secretary and registrar Denise Perez at Denise_F_Perez@mcpsmd.org or call 240-740-6460.

Counselors work limited hours in the summertime. For counseling related questions or to set-up a meeting, please reach out to your child's counselor directly by email and they will respond at their earliest convenience.

Summer Digital Guide:

Academic Enrichment and More

Check It Out! Booked for the Summer Digital Guide

As we head into the summer break in less than a month, MCPS wants students to stay engaged, active and fully supported. MCPS is excited to unveil Booked for the Summer, your digital guide to navigating the summer months!

What’s inside?

• Academic Boosts: Fast access to summer learning programs like IGNITE Middle School Academy and Summer School.
• Community Fun: Direct links to the Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge and free activities in county parks.
• Wellness & Support: Information on summer meal sites and mental health resources to keep kids healthy and ready for the fall.

View the guide.

While everyone is looking forward to some rest and relaxation this summer, learning doesn't have to stop when the last bell rings. Want an easy way to keep learning all summer long? Pick up a good book.

MCPS is encouraging students to set a reading goal and explore new stories, ideas and interests along the way. Need ideas for what to read? The Booked for the Summer Guide has recommendations for every grade level, and Montgomery County Public Libraries offers even more books, activities and rewards. Happy reading!
Watch in English | Spanish | French | Chinese | Vietnamese | Amharic | Korean | Portuguese

Reminder About Chromebooks

Please remind your child to take care of their Chromebook and charger over the summer and never leave them unattended. Charges for lost or damaged Chromebooks and chargers range from $27.50 to $350.

Free Summer Meals Begin June 23 at More Than 100 MCPS Sites

Thousands of Montgomery County children will receive nutritious meals as part of the MCPS Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals at no cost to children 18 years of age and under, and to people with disabilities who are over 18 years old. This summer, MCPS anticipates that over 12,000 students will receive meals at more than 100 sites. Read more.

Year in Review and School Improvement Planning for 2026-2027

As we close another successful school year at Lakelands Park Middle School, I want to thank our students, staff, families, and community partners for their collective efforts in supporting our School Improvement Plan (SIP) goals and our mission of Building a community of belonging and high expectations where we become life-long, independent learners.

This year, our work focused on increasing student achievement while ensuring every student felt seen, valued, and supported. Through initiatives such as PACT literacy strategies, Mathematical Language Routines, co-teaching, support for multilingual learners, Project Interrupt, Falcon Bucks, and our continued focus on belonging and school culture, we made meaningful progress toward our goal of earning a 4-star rating on the Maryland School Report Card. We celebrated growth in student achievement, improvements in school climate, and countless examples of students rising to meet high expectations both inside and outside the classroom.

While we are proud of our accomplishments, we know our work continues. This summer, our leadership team will review data, celebrate successes, and update our School Improvement Plan for the coming year. Our planning will align with the MCPS instructional focus:

"All students will be prompted to think effortfully in order to meet or exceed grade-level standards."

As we look ahead, we are committed to creating learning experiences that challenge students to think deeply, engage meaningfully, and grow as independent learners while continuing to foster a strong sense of belonging for every member of our school community.

We welcome parents and caregivers to join us in this important planning process. If you are interested in participating in our SIP planning session on Monday, July 13, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. (tentative), please sign up here: https://forms.gle/PVqo5SbEbeDojC9DA

Thank you for your partnership and for helping us continue to make Lakelands Park Middle School a place where all students learn, belong, and thrive.