Clubs and Activities

Knowledge Bowl competition is an interdisciplinary academic program. The program strives to develop retention/recall skills, team skills, self-confidence, good sportsmanship, and competitive skills. Teams work cooperatively to solve oral and written questions.

Students who wish to participate are welcome. (6-8th grade). For regional competition held in Worland in April, students vie for a spot on the 8 member team (must consist of at least 2 6th or 7th graders). The team will be determined through a quiz-off prior to the competition.

Staff:

Natalie Logan
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Booktopia, formerly known as RIF (Reading is Fundamental), encourages students to read by giving them the opportunity to choose a personal book. Research shows the more students read, the more success they experience in every subject in school.

Challenge of the Books is a contest for Wyoming Middle School students who love to read. It was started by retired librarian Shelly King. The list of 12 books used for this competition is derived from the WLA  Soaring Eagle and the Indian Paintbrush nominee lists. The intent of this program is to encourage students to read common books to engage in a fun competition.

A local competition is held between LMS teams. The winner of this competition advances to a competition with area schools including Powell, Cody, Greybull, Rocky Mountain, Cloud Peak and Thermopolis. Schools rotate hosting the competition and a trophy is passed along from year to year.

Lovell Middle School will once again be participating in the National Geographic – Geography Bee. LMS has been competing in the GeoBee for well over twenty years. School competition will commence with individual classroom competition starting in early December. The top ten scores from the classroom competition will advance to the school finals that will take place in January. The school champion will then take a written test to qualify for the state finals.

While common classroom knowledge is sufficient, some students in the past have asked about things they can do to help themselves get prepared for our local school competition. Below are some resources that are recommended for students that will help them prepare. Some of them cost money whereas others are free.

Read and go over as many atlases and maps as you can.

Go over geographic terminology such as mesa, isthmus, cape and gorge, etc.

You can also download over 1000 past geographic bee questions from “National Geographic Bee Challenge.” This is the GeoBee Challenge App for mobile devices and costs $1.99. (multiple choice and map questions)

Two books that you can buy that are great for reviewing are:

“The National Geographic Bee Ultimate Fact Book (Countries from A to Z)” and “How to Ace The National Geographic Bee (Official Study Guide)”

Both books are available at most book stores or you can order online at

Shopng.com/geobee or call 888-225-5647.

Studying for the GeoBee is a fun way to learn about the world around us!!!

Read 'n Rap is a program where a student and an adult partner read the same book and then come together with other students and partners to discuss the book that they all read. This program was developed as teachers observed the need for middle school students to interact with adults on a positive, non-threatening level. Middle school is a time of change for students and many times talking about a book with a parent or other trusted adult can open avenues for other types of discussions. Parents are encouraged to become their student's adult reading partner. Families are encouraged to read the books together. It is not always possible for parents to participate, due to conflicts in schedules. Therefore, we encourage students to ask other family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, adult cousins, etc., or adult friends and neighbors to participate with them.

LMS Student Council is comprised of students from every grade. Officers are comprised of an eighth grade president and seventh or eighth grade students as vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Four representatives from each grade level are elected to complete the council. Student Council supports school and community activities by fundraising and donating to local and national organizations besides benefiting the student body and school community.