March 25th Wednesday - Into the Woods Jr 6:30pm Lanier Auditorium
March 26th Thursday - Into the Woods Jr 6:30pm Lanier Auditorium
March 27th Friday - General PTO Meeting
March 30th Monday - Farmworkers Day / No Classes
April 3rd Friday - Recess / No Classes
April 14th Tuesday - Parlez with the Principal (More information to come later)
Lanier Fun Fact
Here's a fun fact about one of our Lanier teachers. When Coach Willis graduated from high school in 1995 he was 1 of a handful of students from the entire state of Michigan to be invited to play in the Listowel Invitational Basketball Tournament in Dublin Ireland. His team received 2nd place. What an exciting experience for a young graduate.
Lanier Spotlight
Mr. Cuevas
Mr. Cuevas is Lanier's 8th grade Assistant Principal and over the fine arts department. He joined Lanier about 2 months ago and is really enjoying his work. Although here for only 2 months, Mr. Cuevas is no stranger to education. He has been a teacher and administrator for 31 years. All 31 years being with HISD. His daily tasks are numerous, from teacher observations, parent meetings, discipline, hall monitoring or lending a hand to another staff member, he stays extremely busy.
Mr. Cuevas is originally from Chicago. At 5 years old his father decided to move the family to Texas to get away from all that snow shoveling. Here in Houston he attended Browning Elementary, Hogg Middle School and Reagan High School (now Heights High School). He attended the University of Houston Downtown and then the University of Houston central campus. Mr. Cuevas has his degree in interdisciplinary studies and his master's in educational management.
In his spare time Mr. Cuevas enjoys playing golf. He is also very family oriented and enjoys a weekend of hanging out and grilling. He has 2 daughters, Alyssa and Ashley. Alyssa is a teacher in HISD and Ashley is currently attending San Jacinto College. His wife Michelle is also in education. She is principal of Seguin Elementary, an HISD school.
Mr. Cuevas is a great addition to our Lanier family. With his years of experience, he brings so much to our campus. He wants to make sure parents and families know he is always here to help. If you have questions or concerns about your 8th grade student, please feel free to email him at ECUEVAS@houstonisd.org
If you see Mr. Cuevas on campus please welcome him to the Lanier family and let him know how happy you are to have him as a Purple Pup.
What's Going on in the Halls?
These amazing watercolors challenged art students to use the design principle, balance.
Intent to Return
Today Friday March 20th is the Last Day!!! A Reminder from Ms. McNeill to please complete your intent to return form.
For current 6th and 7th grade families/students. Please scan the QR code or click the link below to complete the intent to return form.
Step into a world where fairy tales collide, and wishes come at a cost. Our production of Into the Woods Jr. weaves together beloved characters, unexpected twists, and Stephen Sondheim’s unforgettable score in a magical journey that’s as humorous as it is heartfelt. Join us as we venture beyond “happily ever after” to discover what truly lies in the woods!
Location: Lanier Middle School Auditorium Performances: March 25th & 26th Time: 6:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) Admission: Free
A Note from Ms. Valle
March Activities from the Montrose Branch of the Houston Public Library
Youth Programming
Tween Craft: Wednesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Saturdays at HPL: Every Saturday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event features a family-friendly movie along with engaging activities such as crafts, LEGO building, and more.
Yoga for Youngsters: Every third Saturday of the month from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. This event combines storytime with beginner-friendly yoga, making it the perfect way to enhance body awareness, balance, and relaxation in a welcoming environment.
Lanier Choir
Lanier Varsity Treble Choir, Non-Varsity Treble Choir, and Tenor Bass Choir participated in UIL the week before spring break. All three choirs received superior and excellent ratings! They did excellent and we are so proud!
We had eight students participate in the Southwest American Choral Directors Association Honor Choir. They had the opportunity to sing with students from all over the country, and they had a blast!
Lanier Robotics Needs Your Help
Lanier Robotics has qualified to compete in the Worlds Competition!!! Please consider purchasing a pizza card to help them reach their fundraising goal. Click the link below, click the flyer or scan the QR code to donate.
Many of the 8th grade IB projects involve the Lanier community and beyond. If your 8th grade student needs to get the word out about an event they have planned, something they have made, a collection they are doing, really anything that they may need others to see or get involved in, please email a flyer to www.purplepage@lanierpto.org.
Please don't hesitate to send your IB project information.
Reminder From the Uniform Store
Many orders that need to be picked up! Please come by the store Monday or Wednesday or have your student stop by. P.S. A sticky note on their laptop is a great reminder if your student is struggling to remember.
Friendly Reminders from Ms. Carter and Ms. Bennett
Forgotten lunches must be dropped off before 10:00am
Proper ID is required for picking up students
Doors open at 7:45am
ADA time for attendance is 10:15am
If you have a change in your student's transportation for the day, please call the school before 2:45pm to allow time to get the student the correct information
To see an administrator please email them to make an appointment. With daily schedules they are not always readily available to meet at a moment's notice
Lanier MS Student and Family Handbook
If you have questions, please consider looking through the handbook. Lots of answers found here!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
