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LM Jazz band performs during Jazz Lunch in the Library

Collage of SCV Art Hop entries & 2nd place winner

SCV Art Hop with 2nd place artist - La Mesa's Emma M

collage of SCV Art Hop with 3rd place artist

SCV Art Hop with 3rd place artist - La Mesa's Luis P

Cast & Crew of The Little Mermaid Jr 2026

~The fabulous cast & crew of The Little Mermaid ~2026

The LM girl's basketball team hold their trophy

2026 District Champions🏀🏆: LM's girls basketball team

The Advanced Band at a competition

The "Superior"- ranked LM Advanced Band🎶🏆

Front of La Mesa JHS with the CA Distinguished School badge
ERP Honor Roll badge
LM entrance & mission statement
The LM electronic sign
A rainbow over LM 2/17/2026 photo taken by Becky Bai

2/17/2026 Photo credit: Mrs. Bai

The Track & Field team

LM Cross Country team @ district meet

The Hart District Teachers of the Year with their certificates

Mrs. Bertola, LM's Teacher of the Year!

The staff & student soccer teams

Student vs. Staff Soccer Tournament 2025

News

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College and Career Fair

Explore your educational and career options by meeting with representatives from a wide range of collages, universities, industry, and the military. Plus, learn about the exciting Career Technical Education (CTE) programs offered in our district.

The new WOLFPACK

LM's parent group is now the WOLFPACK ~ be a part of a positive advocate group!
Family Fun Night Flyer

Fall Family Fun Night

Join us at La Mesa JHS on Thursday October 23 from 5-7 pm for food, games, student demonstrations, & live performances!
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Math Help

Below is a list of tutorials, practice sheets, and more!

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LM Band earned

LM Band Earns Top Rating

The LM band was awarded the top ranking of "Unanimous Superior" by all 3 judges at a recent competition. They even earned an additional "Superior" from the sightreading judge! Congrats!
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  • 4 years in a row - Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School
  • 2x week RTI Tutorial Session offered to all students during the school day
  • 15% increase in at-grade level math scores in iReady
  • 10% increase in at-grade level English scores in iReady
  • California Pivotal Practice Award 2022
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Our Mission

At La Mesa Jr High, we work together to ensure high levels of learning for all students.