***Please read to the end of the newsletter!!! LOTS of end of the year information, volunteer signup for 8th Grade Centennial Breakfast, PUPS Parties and Laptop Collection (we need lots of volunteers!!!)***
***Important Upcoming Dates***
June 1st Monday - End of Year PUPS Party (See Flyer below for information)
June 1 Monday - 6th and 7th Grade Laptop Collection (See flyer below for information)
June 2 Tuesday - 6th and 7th Grade Laptop Collection (See flyer below for information)
We know that Lanier is a diverse campus, represented by so many nations. A little birdie told me that Lanier students and staff represent OVER 50 COUNTRIES!!!! That is truly amazing and wonderful for our students.
Lanier Spotlight
Ms. Saldana
Ms. Saldana has been the Office Manager at Lanier for 7 years. She has been with HISD for 20 years, working at West Briar Middle School, Westside High School and now Lanier. She also worked for Crystal City ISD for 12 years. So needless to say, Ms. Saldana has experience and brings a tremendous amount of knowledge to our school.
Her daily tasks are numerous but to name a few Ms. Saldana is in charge of payroll, scheduling substitute teachers and working with the budget when it comes to ordering supplies. She is a multitasker and was pulled in a number of directions while I visited her for only a few minutes. She is the go-to when looking for answers, finding a random key, helping parents or changing the toner in the copy machine. She honestly does it all.
Ms. Saldana is originally from Cass City Michigan but has lived in Texas for some time now. She has 4 adult children and 6 grandchildren (ages 6 months to 18 years). In her spare time, she joys relaxing at home, going to the movies and her favorite activity - dancing. She also loves to travel. Her favorite spot right now is Costa Rica. She also enjoys cooking and her favorite food is bacon wrapped shrimp.
Ms. Saldana loves her job and working at Lanier with all the teachers and staff. Her favorite part of the day is being able to greet all the teachers as they come into the office every morning to check in. She always has a beautiful and welcoming smile on her face, definitely a good way to start the day. All the work she does is so important and keeps Lanier running smoothly. She is a treasure and Lanier is very fortunate to have her as a Purple Pup.
What's Going on in the Halls?
8th grade art shows real talent in watercolor and architecture. Perfect for Lanier's Centennial Anniversary
A Letter From the Editor
Lanier families, before the year wraps up, I would like to thank you for allowing me to share in the accomplishments of our Lanier students through this newsletter. I have strived to communicate all available information from the PTO along with important events and dates given to me from Lanier. It has been a team effort, and I appreciate everyone who sent requests for publication to the Purple Page.
My goal this year was to do something different with the newsletter in order to make it special for Lanier's Centennial Anniversary. By interviewing teachers and staff, searching far and wide for Lanier Fun Facts, and including as many pictures as humanly possible, I hoped to bring Lanier into your home. I wanted families to learn more about our school, and to get to know the individuals (both staff and students) who make Lanier shine. It has been a pleasure serving on the PTO Executive Board, helping as much as possible, and congratulating as many students as possible for their accomplishments in this weekly newsletter.
Lanier has been our home for 3 years and with confidence I can say I could not be happier with the education my son has received. Bumps along the way are going to happen, but Lanier has always done it's best to correct issues and make the needed changes. As we move to high school, I know my son is well prepared for this next step. Thank you Lanier Middle School, for the education, the new friends and for all the memories.
Virginia Hrncir
VP of Communications
Purple Page Editor
Please click the Flyer above or the link below to volunteer for the 8th Grade Centennial Class Breakfast & Promotion Ceremonies
With so many end of year activities happening all at once, here is a quick guide to dates and volunteer opportunities. All have been listed in pervious individual flyers but at a glance you can see everything here. Please visit the PTO website for more details and to sign up to volunteer!!!
Last weekend's Peace Festival was so fun. Enjoy a few pictures from the lion dance.
Online Uniform Store is Now Closed
The PTO uniform store (physical and on-line) is closed for the year. The on-line store will re-open on July 5th and the first pick-up opportunity will be later that month during Leadership / PUPS camp (week of July 20). Lanier Administration is responsible for the used uniform sale. All details are being finalized and will be posted on the PTO Uniform website and across social media (What's App and Facebook) by July 5th. There will be plenty of pick-up opportunities before school starts.
If you are a new or incoming student, please refer to the HISD Lanier Middle School website for Lanier's uniform policy (under Our Families and Students / Student Resources). The PTO Uniform store DOES NOT sell shorts, pants or skirts. Those items should be purchased over the summer and be in accordance with Lanier Middle School policy.
G/T Expo (Updated)
The following students represented Lanier and this year's G/T Expo. This was published a few weeks ago, but the pictures were not included. Please enjoy the photos.
Kelsey Ragsdale – How Does a Fruit’s Environment Affect Oxidation Time?
Rithvikaa Arving and Sarah Carbajal – Yeast Cell Growth
Emily Santayo – The Effect of Curing Temperature and Pressure on the Durability of Construction Materials
Important Notes from Ms. Valle
Has Your Child Borrowed a Uniform and Not Yet Returned It?
Hello, wonderful parents! Could you kindly take a peek into your closets to see if there are any uniform loaners your student might have borrowed for school? If your student has received one due to dress code issues, accidents, or other reasons, please return it. Our stock is running low, and we want to ensure we always have uniform loaners available for our students when they need them.
Thank you so much for your help!
Donate Uniforms!
Please donate clean, gently used uniforms that your children may have outgrown or no longer need.
We're on a mission to gather Lanier sweaters (think jackets, hoodies, and more), Lanier polos, PE uniforms, and khaki and navy-blue bottoms in all sizes.
Drop-off Location: Donation bins are available in the school foyer.
Looking for something to do this summer? The Houston Museum of Natural Science is offering some discounts along with free days.
Safety is of the utmost importance at Lanier. When requesting entrance into the school please press the button and state the reason for your visit.
Please DO NOT hold the door open for other guests to enter. They must be let in one at a time by pressing the button and stating the reason for their visit.
When you enter the building please close the door behind you.
When LEAVING the building, please close the door behind you. Please DO NOT let the door close freely as to let others grab the door to enter without being let in by proper methods.
The above reminders are for the safety of everyone on campus. We understand the need to visit campus and want visitors to feel welcomed and safe.
Forgotten lunches must be dropped off before 10:00am
Please have Proper ID ready when picking up students. It is a requirement.
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.
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.
