Gregory Luna Middle School

Mrs. Pierson says:

Seeing is Believing is our vision for Luna Middle School . Luna M.S. is a combination of love and hard work which began in July 2004 when we came together for the first time and I asked the question, “When parents, teachers, students…anyone, enters Luna Middle School, what do we want them to see? What are our beliefs? How will people know what we believe if we can’t make them see it?”

The faculty and staff responded not by telling but by showing each day their commitment to a quality education for students in an atmosphere of rigorous caring.

I see teachers tutoring students every morning, every afternoon, and even on Saturdays. I walk into classrooms and see students with their hands raised, ready to respond to the teacher’s questions. I see students asking questions….reading in the library, doing homework in the study centers and taking ownership of their school and their learning. I see lights on in the classrooms late into the night and early the next morning as the teachers sometimes beat the custodian to school. I see a list of 21+ clubs, including the African Dance Club, the Photo Club, the Badminton Club, the Comedy Club and the Madscrappers to name but a few. The Luna teachers give of their time and talent so students can feel connected to their school and have a sense of belonging. Yes, we care about learning, but we first care about kids.

I see a “sea orange” as I look up in the stands at basketball and football games, the Longhorn T-shirt testimony to school spirit and Longhorn pride.

I see the PTA…providing a teacher breakfast, fundraising, sponsoring dances, organizing volunteers and cheerleading in the community for Luna students and parents.

I see a library filled not just with book but for a desire to share a love of reading and a readiness to help teachers inspire students to learn…our library is comfortable and inviting, the heart for our school.

Although I cannot see the wires, I see a CIT (Computer Instructional Technologist) connected to every student, teacher and staff member---and a CIT who never deletes anyone.

I see secretaries asking “how many I help you?” and the nurse saying, “What’s the matter, honey.” I see tired custodians who respond to a million requests with a smile and “I’ll be right there.” I see cafeteria workers who serve over a 1,500 meals a day and still have time to decorate the cafeteria and prepare the daily special for teachers. It isn’t just teachers who make Luna Middle School a caring place to learn.

I see counselors, TAKS booklets in hand, providing shelter, guidance and understanding while teaching students to care for one another.

I see administrators in the halls, at the bus loop, and at their desks---piled high with paperwork, every ready to respond to a child’s need, a parent’s request, a teacher’s frustration.

I see a staff of committed professionals who have come together as a family to help one another as they share their expertise in the classroom.

I see smiles every morning as I greet students in the hallways; testimony to the caring environment created by teachers, counselors, custodians, PTA and parents at Luna Middle School.

I BELIEVE that Longhorn pride never dies because I see it every day!


Mrs. Pierson says: Seeing is Believing is our vision for Luna Middle School . Luna M.S. is a combination of love and hard work which began in July 2004 when we came together for the first time and I asked the question, “When parents, teachers, students…anyone, enters Luna Middle School, what do we want them to see? What are our beliefs? How will people know what we believe if we can’t make them see it?” The faculty and staff responded not by telling but by showing each day their commitment to a quality education for students in an atmosphere of rigorous caring. I see teachers tutoring students every morning, every afternoon, and even on Saturdays. I walk into classrooms and see students with their hands raised, ready to respond to the teacher’s questions. I see students asking questions….reading in the library, doing homework in the study centers and taking ownership of their school and their learning. I see lights on in the classrooms late into the night and early the next morning as the teachers sometimes beat the custodian to school. I see a list of 21+ clubs, including the African Dance Club, the Photo Club, the Badminton Club, the Comedy Club and the Madscrappers to name but a few. The Luna teachers give of their time and talent so students can feel connected to their school and have a sense of belonging. Yes, we care about learning, but we first care about kids. I see a “sea orange” as I look up in the stands at basketball and football games, the Longhorn T-shirt testimony to school spirit and Longhorn pride. I see the PTA…providing a teacher breakfast, fundraising, sponsoring dances, organizing volunteers and cheerleading in the community for Luna students and parents. I see a library filled not just with book but for a desire to share a love of reading and a readiness to help teachers inspire students to learn…our library is comfortable and inviting, the heart for our school. Although I cannot see the wires, I see a CIT (Computer Instructional Technologist) connected to every student, teacher and staff member---and a CIT who never deletes anyone. I see secretaries asking “how many I help you?” and the nurse saying, “What’s the matter, honey.” I see tired custodians who respond to a million requests with a smile and “I’ll be right there.” I see cafeteria workers who serve over a 1,500 meals a day and still have time to decorate the cafeteria and prepare the daily special for teachers. It isn’t just teachers who make Luna Middle School a caring place to learn. I see counselors, TAKS booklets in hand, providing shelter, guidance and understanding while teaching students to care for one another. I see administrators in the halls, at the bus loop, and at their desks---piled high with paperwork, every ready to respond to a child’s need, a parent’s request, a teacher’s frustration. I see a staff of committed professionals who have come together as a family to help one another as they share their expertise in the classroom. I see smiles every morning as I greet students in the hallways; testimony to the caring environment created by teachers, counselors, custodians, PTA and parents at Luna Middle School. I BELIEVE that Longhorn pride never dies because I see it every day!