
Today, our 8th graders are "thinking like historians" and using inquiry-based learning to discover more about their teachers. π







Thank you to these wonderful PTA moms who delivered the happiest hour from Sonic and a little added bonus of fun too! We are so thankful! π π₯€ π



If you joined TLMS PTA, not only did you get free dress Friday today, but you were also among the first VIP lunch students this year. There is still time to join! www.joinpta.org
After progress reports start, VIP lunch status is based on grades, behavior, and getting to class on time.
It's hot out there, but these friends wanted some Vitamin D βοΈ










Check out the gators who will be responsible for the 2023/2024 yearbook! This staff is excited and ready to craft memories all year long for their fellow students! More information on when and where to purchase the yearbook to come. Gators rise up!


In our β¨sixth gradeβ¨ era π«ΆπΌπ©·


Hey Gators - This is OUR ERA! We are having some fun with our staff today at the swamp in PLC's. Stay tuned for more pictures and video as we celebrate a successful first week back with the BEST STAFF EVER!



Once a Gator ALWAYS a Gator. We loving watching our students move up and continue to shine. πͺπ


6th grade girls PE/Pre-athletics prepares for the locker room by learning how to unlock a lock! π




Smiles on day 2 at The Swamp





Help us welcome to the swamp, Mrs. Sarah Starr! Mrs. Starr is the new Media Technology Specialist for Three Lakes Middle School. She is new to Three Lakes, but not new to Tyler ISD or to being a campus MTS. We are so glad she returned this year as a π!
Experience in education? I am excited to be back in the library for my 14th year in education. I love to pair students with great books and help teachers with resources for their lessons.
Hobbies? When I am not reading, I like to needlepoint, cheer for the Baylor Bears, and play games with my family. What brings me joy is being Schatzi to my first grand baby, Noah.
Favorite middle school memory? One of my own middle school memories is learning to play the cello from Miss Skipper and attending football and basketball games with my friends.
Anything else? Middle School is such a time of transition for students. I hope to help them enjoy school more and have a positive experience...AND to learn to love reading, the foundation of all learning.


What a fun way to get to know each other! For each toilet paper square torn off, students had to write and share an interesting thing about themselves with their peers!


A picture's worth 1000 words! Today in 8th science, students got to know each other by sharing a fact & collaborating to draw each other's portraits. We have a few Picasso's on our hands. ππ¨βπ¨π€ͺ








It's been a great first day at The Swampπ







Our Fine Arts are FABULOUS! πΆππ₯π»





7th grade math, all smiles this morning π π





Welcome 6th graders! We will be posting all day today! It's a great morning at the swamp so far βοΈ Stay tuned for more first day pics...


A big thank you to Kona Ice for treating our amazing teachers today! We're so ready for our Gators tomorrowπ



Thank you Patrick Stokes, @stokesagencyhm for breakfast and the fun drawings for staff! We appreciate ALL you do to support our school!


How often do you get cherry pie and ice cream at a professional development meeting? Great session today lead by art teacher, Chad Kisamore! Gators rise up!


Finishing up teacher led sessions today... Our staff exceeded all expectations! We are counting down to Wednesday! We're ready! Bring on our Gators π




