Largo Middle School PTSA

We are getting our PTSA up and running. We look forward to keeping you informed about our upcoming events soon.

Congratulations to our newly elected PTSA Board.

Cameo Herrin - President
Jennifer York - Vice President
Terri Lyn George - Treasurer
Rosemary Wynia - Secretary

You can join PTSA at https://largomiddleptsa.memberhub.store/store

Our school spirit merchandise is available through above link as well.

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Dear Advocate:

A bill with the potential to dismantle our constitutionally-mandated “uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools” is rocketing through the Florida Senate, and is likely to be heard in its final committee early in March.

SB 48 (Educational Scholarship Programs) would

combine the current five current education voucher programs into two, and expand these programs at an annual cost of approximately $1 billion
expand student eligibility criteria for the needs-based voucher beyond those in low income households
make no guarantee that voucher recipients with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education
provide for unchecked future growth of voucher programs, including students whose parent/guardian is already bearing the full cost of private school tuition
radically alter the way K-12 education is funded by creating student-specific education savings accounts that may be difficult to monitor
apply different standards of academic and financial accountability to public and private schools
leave parents and caregivers adrift in a sea of public and private educational options without clear guidance on the best course to set

Should SB 48 pass, many Florida traditional public and charter schools, which currently educate 2.8 million students, might be forced into reducing their offerings, if not closing entirely. Recent history suggests that this loss is likely to be felt disproportionately in already underserved communities.

In 2018, parents and allies in New Hampshire fought back against a universal voucher proposal, and stopped it cold. That same year, Arizona voters likewise rose up to reject similar legislation. It is time for those of us in Florida who value our public schools to stand up, speak out, and inform our elected representatives that unaccountable voucher expansion is not the way to prepare our children for the future.

While your Senators are at home in advance of the March 2 start of the 2021 Legislative Session, please reach out to them. Tell them that you oppose SB 48, and request that they vote against it.

The PTA mission is “to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” Together, let us live up to that mission, raise our collective voice, and defeat SB 48.


Click the link below to log in and send your message:
https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/OKcYa29Oyj4eBHek6Av-sw

IMPORTANT MEAL UPDATE:
Starting today, April 6th, Largo Middle will distribute meals on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday only from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. These schools will distribute 2-days-worth of meals (2 breakfasts and 2 lunches) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Free meals for 18 and under. Child/Teen must be present at time of distribution.

For more locations, go to

Health, Safety and School Closures / Meal Distribution Locations Parents play a vital role in their child's academic success. Find information and resources to support your child's education.

Join us at one of the upcoming information events. Also we wanted to share that Discovery Night has been moved from October to December 5th. If you would like to schedule your student shadowing please click the link listed here: Largo IB Shadowing Form tinyurl.com/lhsibshadow

First Day of School. Welcome to all of our new families.

Looking forward to seeing the 6th graders and their families tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m. Make sure to stop by our PTSA table. We will have school spirit merchandise and the opportunity to join our Award Winning PTSA.

Calling all incoming 6th graders and their families. Open House will be August 13th from 4:00 to 6:00. You will get your schedule, meet teachers, staff and have the opportunity to join our Award Winning PTSA and buy school t-shirts and hoodies.

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