Dear ILMS Families,

As we prepare to welcome all of our Warriors back on Monday, I want to take a moment to say how excited we are to begin a new school year together. Our teachers and staff have spent the past week preparing classrooms, participating in professional learning, and getting everything ready to ensure a wonderful start for your children.

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our 7th grade students for orientation. It was an exciting day, and it gave us an opportunity to identify a few procedures that would be helpful to emphasize before the first day of school. Sharing these reminders now will help ensure that Monday morning and afternoon are safe, smooth, and successful for everyone.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

At Indian Land Middle School, the safety of every student is our highest priority. To support this commitment, all student drop-off and pick-up must take place through the designated car rider line. For the safety of our students, drop-off and pick-up in the parking lots, near the mobile classrooms, or in grassy areas is not permitted.

To help make this process as smooth as possible, I have provided both a car rider map and a car rider procedure video for your convenience. We encourage you to review these resources prior to the first day of school.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQUbCLx2ILprRx4DIRdF5aAuWQC4to4Z/view?usp=sharing

In the afternoon, students will remain in the cafeteria until they are dismissed. As you move through the car rider line, an administrator will radio your student's name to the staff supervising the cafeteria. Your student will then be released to meet you in the designated pick-up area.

Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and partnership as we work together to provide a safe, efficient, and orderly arrival and dismissal process for all of our students.

Warrior Pride and Dress Code

At Indian Land Middle School, we believe that being a Warrior means demonstrating pride in ourselves, our school, and the way we represent our community. We encourage all students to arrive each day dressed in a manner that reflects our Warrior Pride and supports a positive school culture.

Indian Land Middle School follows the Lancaster County School District (LCSD) Dress Code Policy, and we appreciate families taking a few moments to review the guidelines with their students before the school year begins. Your partnership helps ensure students start each day ready to Lead. Learn. Grow.

If a student's attire does not meet the LCSD dress code, the student will be asked to change into appropriate clothing. Parents or guardians may be contacted to bring a change of clothing to school. If appropriate clothing cannot be obtained, the student may be assigned to In-School Suspension (ISS) for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for partnering with us to help our students represent Indian Land Middle School with pride every day.

At Indian Land Middle School, we take pride in maintaining a clean, welcoming, and healthy learning environment for all of our Warriors. To help keep our classrooms clean and focused on learning, only water in a sealed bottle is permitted in classrooms. Food and other beverages should remain in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch.

Students may enjoy breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria each day. Please note that energy drinks and coffee are not permitted anywhere in the school building. If a student arrives at school with an energy drink or coffee, they will be asked to dispose of it before entering the building.

We appreciate your partnership in helping our students demonstrate Warrior Pride by respecting our school, caring for our facilities, and creating a positive environment where everyone can Lead. Learn. Grow.

3 months ago, Melanie Otte

A top-down view of a building, with marked paths and a drop-off zone indicated by arrows.

An infographic with "LCSD Dress Code" at top. It shows students in uniform. Details include dress code rules, items permitted, and consequences.

Indian Land Middle School

Lead. Learn. Grow.

Family Newsletter | Welcome Back Edition

Welcome Back, Warrior Families!

Dear ILMS Families,

Welcome to another exciting school year at Indian Land Middle School!

We are thrilled to welcome both our returning students and those joining the Warrior family for the first time. Throughout this week, our teachers and staff have been busy preparing for an incredible year—participating in professional learning, collaborating with one another, and putting the finishing touches on their classrooms to create engaging, welcoming spaces where every student can learn and grow.

At ILMS, our vision is simple:

Empowering every student to grow academically, lead confidently, and thrive.

We are excited to open our doors and begin a new year of learning, leadership, and growth. Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to ensure every Warrior has a successful school year.

Lead. Learn. Grow

Upcoming Event

7th Grade Orientation

Date: Friday, July 31st

Time:8:15 AM – 1:00 PM

Incoming seventh-grade students will have the opportunity to:

Meet teachers and classmates
Practice opening lockers
Learn daily procedures
Tour the building
Become familiar with their schedule
Enjoy lunch with classmates

Our goal is to help students begin middle school feeling confident and prepared for the first day of school.

Schedule Questions

If you have questions regarding your child's schedule, please contact your student's school counselor. Please click on the following link:

ILMS Counselors

(Please include your student's full name and grade level when emailing.)

Car Rider Drop-Off & Pick-Up

To ensure the safety of all students, please follow our traffic procedures.

Morning Arrival

Car rider drop-off begins at 7:45 AM.
Students should remain in vehicles until they reach the designated unloading area.
Please pull all the way forward before allowing students to exit.
Students should exit on the passenger side whenever possible.
For safety reasons, parents should remain in their vehicles.

Afternoon Dismissal

Car riders will be dismissed through the designated car rider line.
Pull forward as directed by staff.
Be patient and avoid passing vehicles in the car line.
Help us keep dismissal safe by remaining in the designated car rider line rather than parking to pick up students. Students will not be permitted to cross traffic.

For your convenience, we've created a short video that walks you through our car rider procedures. We encourage all families to take a few minutes to watch before the first day of school. Please click on the following link.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQUbCLx2ILprRx4DIRdF5aAuWQC4to4Z/view?usp=sharing

Lunch & Food Delivery Reminder

To maintain a safe and orderly school environment:

Students may purchase a school lunch or bring lunch from home.
Outside food deliveries (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, restaurant deliveries, etc.) are not permitted.
If a student forgets lunch, a parent or guardian may bring lunch from home or get lunch in the cafeteria
Fast food deliveries will not be accepted for students.

Thank you for helping us maintain a consistent learning environment for all students.

Water Only in Classrooms

Students are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle with a secure lid.

Please remember:

Water only is permitted in classrooms.

The following are not permitted during the instructional day:

Coffee drinks
Energy drinks
Food in classrooms

These expectations help us protect instructional spaces while keeping students hydrated throughout the day.

Dress Code Reminder

As you finish back-to-school shopping, please review the ILMS dress code with your student.

Our dress code supports a positive learning environment while helping students remain focused on learning.

Please make sure clothing:

Meets district dress code expectations
Is appropriate for a school setting
Allows students to participate safely in all school activities

A complete copy of the LCSD Middle School Dress Code is available on our website and in the Family Handbook

We're Looking Forward to a Great Year!

Thank you for your partnership and support. Together we will continue building a school where students are challenged to achieve, encouraged to lead, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

We can't wait to see our Warriors soon!

Lead. Learn. Grow.

3 months ago, Melanie Otte

An introduction of counselors with their names and grade levels. Each person has a photo and brief description.

An aerial view of a school with a marked drop-off zone, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

Our student ambassadors hosted our annual New to the District Orientation last night! We had over 20 families join us for refreshments, a presentation by principal Monteith, a fun scavenger hunt to get to know our school and a tour of our building. We are so excited to welcome our new Warriors to ILMS.

3 months ago, Indian Land Middle School

Welcome to the ILMS Family! 🍎We had a wonderful morning hosting our New Teacher Orientation! 🎒 Our incoming educators spent the day exploring the building, learning school policies, and getting ready to inspire our students. A massive thank you to the Indian Land Middle School PTO for donating a beautiful teacher supply basket for each of our new team members! 🧺✨ Your support means the world to our staff. We are so excited to have these talented educators join our community. Let’s make the 2026-2027 school year the best one yet! 💙

3 months ago, Indian Land Middle School

All LCSD Schools and Offices will be closed April 6-10, 2026 for Spring Break. We hope you have a wonderful break, and we look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 13, 2026.