September 30th Tuesday - Lanier Football (Lanier vs. Black) 5:30pm Butler Stadium
October 1st Wednesday - Lanier Volleyball (Lanier vs. Rogers) 6:00pm Lanier Gym
October 2nd Thursday - NO SCHOOL (Staff Professional Development Day)
October 3rd Friday - NO SCHOOL
October 7th Tuesday - Lanier Football (Lanier vs. Meyerland) 5:30pm Butler Stadium
October 8th Wednesday - GREAT 8 Parent Info Teams Call 6:00pm
October 9th Thursday - Lanier Volleyball (Lanier vs. Pin Oak) 6:00pn Pin Oak Middle School
Need Something in the Purple Page Newsletter?
The Lanier Middle School PTO publishes this weekly newsletter (The Purple Page) during the school year. Deadline for submission in the Purple Page is Wednesday at 5:00pm.
It is the responsibility of the coaches, sponsors, teachers, parents or team members of an event or activity to submit information to the Purple Page editor.
With so many competitions, performances, club happenings and sports events we rely on submissions.
We want to showcase Lanier students, teachers and staff in all they do.
Huge shout out to everyone who attended - your support of our spirit events makes a big impact for our PTO, allowing us to continue to fund programming and events that directly benefit our staff, students, and school! We couldn't do this without you!
Lanier Fun Fact
This week's fun fact comes from 1926 just before the school opening. Lanier was originally going to be named the Abraham Lincoln School, but before opening was changed to Sidney Lanier Junior High. Sidney Lanier was a former Confederate soldier and poet. Then in 2016 it was renamed to Bob Lanier Middle School, honoring former Houston Mayor Bob Lanier (who served from 1992 - 1998).
Lanier Spotlight
This week we are putting a spotlight on our fabulous Cafeteria Team!!! They work incredibly hard every day to feed our students and staff. (Breakfast, lunch and now dinner too). This year they have started something new.... a traveling lunch cart that brings food items to the patios. What a great idea!! As always school lunch is free to all students at Lanier. Snack items (chips, ice cream etc.) can be paid for with cash or their school account.
To help students get through the line faster please make sure they know basic information including phone numbers and student ID number. Or make sure they are wearing their ID badge daily.
Next time you see our wonderful Lanier Cafeteria Team be sure to thank them for all they do.
Cheri Hayes - Cafeteria Manager
Katrina Hall, Marva King, Angelina Stewart, Regina Mata, Georgia Williams and Josefina Nunez
And Happy Birthday Georgia!!! She celebrated her birthday this week!!
Shout Out to Football, Volleyball and Cheer
Lanier students are showing up and giving it their all. Big cheers to our football and volleyball teams who continue to make our Lanier community proud. And thank you to the Lanier Cheerleaders for being there to support them. Come out and help cheer on our students!!! See schedules below.
Lanier Choir Update
The fundraising is done and since the Lanier Choir has reached all their goals Mr. Swann is keeping his word!!! Purple hair for the rest of the year!!!
Odyssey of the Mind
Hello Lanier Purple Pups!
Have you ever wanted to unleash your creativity in as many ways as you can imagine? Perhaps build a constructive tower, or unleash your creative references and ideas in a verbal show? Maybe you're part of theater and want to make a play to show your creativity? Well I've got great news. Odyssey of the Mind is just for you! Our first meeting is on Monday, September 29th, from 4:00pm - 5:30pm. We will meet Mondays in the Lanier auditorium from 4:00pm - 5:30pm and do lots of fun hands-on and verbal problems. If you're ready to show your creativity, then come on down!
We Hope You Come!
From The Odyssey of the Mind Leader Team
***Don't Forget***
We’re partnering with milk + honey to raise funds for Lanier through their Gift Well, Give Back program! Now through September, purchase a milk + honey gift card using our school’s custom code LANIER in the ‘message’ field at gift certificate checkout and 10% of the total goes directly back to our school. Gift cards never expire and can be used on any spa, medSPA, or product. It’s an easy, feel-good way to support our community!
If you are interested in participating in Lanier UIL A+ Academics Competitions for Middle and Elementary Schools, and are not on the current "Lanier UIL A+ Academics" Whatapp group, please complete this interest form (QR code). You will be added to the group and also sent information about the competitions. This is the state of Texas website which has information about all the events: https://www.uiltexas.org/aplus
Competitions have many subject areas such as art, music memory, spelling, science, math and social studies. There are also different competitions involving speaking, writing, and reading. You will be sent HISD specific information once you join the WhatsApp group.
Lanier MS Student and Family Handbook
Family Handbook
We are pleased to share the 2025-2026 Lanier MS student and family handbook. This handbook serves to provide a normed resource for all Lanier MS stakeholders to reference for answers and information about some of the most common, but essential questions and areas of interest. While this is not an exhaustive document nor does it supersede HISD board policy, state, and federal education laws we hope you find it helpful and informative as you navigate your journey as a Purple Pup.
We recently restocked the Era and Drip Spirit Shirts. These can only be worn on Fridays but are also great for adults and showing Lanier spirit at Lanier events. Order today and pick up next week during regular store hours!
Lanier now has its very own textile recycling bin!
Green City Recycler is dedicated to keeping textiles out of landfills and giving them a second life.
Here’s how it works: For every pound of textiles donated by the Lanier community, the school earns 10 cents. That may not sound like much, but those small amounts really add up!
So, if you have any textiles (clothes, shoes, linens, etc.) that aren’t in good enough condition to donate elsewhere, don’t toss them, recycle them in the bin! Every item helps the environment and supports our school.
Bin location: Next to the bus entrance on Harold Street.
The safety of our students is very important to Lanier Middle School. Please review the drop-off and pick-up map carefully to assist us in assuring that this process runs smoothly. Please be patient, considerate, and careful. Your child’s safety and the safety of all of our children are at stake. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Please click the above button to view detailed information on Drop Off and Pick Up.
Please consider donating something from our wonderful teachers Amazon wishlists.
As always tissues and pencils are greatly appreciated too. You can drop them off at the front desk with the cluster and/or teacher you are giving them to.
Please note that the cutoff time for dropping off lunch to your students is 10:00am.
No Uber eats orders (or other food delivery services) will be accepted for students.
Please also note that the cutoff time for early pick up of students is 3:30pm. If you arrive past this time you will need to wait until official dismissal at 4:00pm to collect your student.
Scan or Click for Lanier's Box Top's for Education
We have kicked off the 2025/26 Raise Your Paws for a Cause Annual Fund Campaign
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Lanier continues to reach new heights. We’re proud to recognize the following corporate sponsors for their outstanding commitment to our school.
Ready to make a difference? Join our growing network of sponsors and help shape the future at Lanier.
