Current School Closure Dates:
The rest of the 2019-2020 School Year
This page will be updated as information is released by the LCSD administration.
April 14, 2020
School closure extended
April 14, 2020, 3:00 PM. During a press conference today, Governor Tate Reeves mandated that school buildings remain closed for the remainder of the semester. This does not suspend the rest of the term. LCSD will continue with distance learning and requirements to finish out the school year. Meals will also continue to be provided to our students at the pick-up locations.
We will provide you with more information soon regarding grade promotions and graduation. Continue to follow our website and social media accounts for more information.
March 26, 2020
MDE Learning At Home
The resources provided by the MS Dept. of Education for supplemental home learning is now added to our resources tab. Click here for access.
March 25, 2020
Distance Learning Fact Sheet
See the instructions for the resources available on our distance learning portal and instructions to get hard-copy materials if needed.
March 23, 2020
Distance Learning
The LCSD distance learning portal is now active. Visit the home page for access.
March 19, 2020 1:00 PM
As per the mandate of Governor Tate Reeves, Lafayette County schools will remain closed until April 17, 2020. In response, the Mississippi Board of Education moved to cancel state testing for this school year.
Decisions are being made daily, and even hourly. We continue to stay anchored to serving our students and community.
We are working on plans to move forward with your child's education and will be providing information soon. Teachers are beginning to reach out to gather more information, please respond as soon as possible.
Your safety and your child's education and well-being is our top priority. Please know that we miss them and will continue to work hard for them in the coming days. Stay safe and stay "Anchored to Excellence."
Message from Gov. Tate Reeves
March 18, 2020 11:50 AM
Lafayette County Schools will remain closed March 23-27th, 2020.
We will continue to provide you with more updates throughout the days to come.
March 17, 2020 11:20 AM
LHS Prom
The original date for Prom 2020 of March 28, 2020, has been moved out to May 2, 2020. This could change depending on where things go with the pandemic.
March 16, 2020 1:15 PM
Food Distribution Information
Oxford School District will be providing food pick up locations for ALL students. Due to this being a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture program, Lafayette County School students and families can also get a meal at these locations. Adults may purchase meals. Starts Tuesday, March 17th.
- Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 27, OSD will provide free meals on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for ALL children (18 years of age and under). Adults can also purchase meals for $2 at these locations.
- Students do not need to enter a building for pick-up. Families should look for an OSD school bus in the parking lot at each location. Meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Because this is a U.S. Department of Agriculture program, Lafayette County School students and families may also take advantage of these nutritious meals.
- Meal Pick-Up Sites* from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.:
Oxford Middle School (222 Bramlett Boulevard)
C.B. Webb Townhomes (2223 Delores Drive)
Brittany Woods Subdivision (Hwy 6)
Wayne Johnson Apartments (900 Molly Barr Road)
Western Hills Area (Near Anchorage Road)
Oasis Church (861 MS-6 West)
*These locations are subject to change.
- Mid South Mobile Food Bank truck will be set up at the new Lafayette County Arena, 70 F.D. Buddy E Pkwy, Oxford, on Wednesday, March 25th starting at 10 a.m. They will serve the first 500 families so getting there early will be beneficial.
March 16, 2020 10:00 PM
MHSAA Press release:
"Effective immediately, March 16, all MHSAA interscholastic sports and fine-arts activities competition and practice is suspended through March 29 and until further notice. This suspension applies whether or not a school is open or closed during this timeline."
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March 15, 2020 7:00 PM
Updates to the Home Learning Resources and a message from Mayor Robyn Tannehill.
March 14, 2020 6:25 PM
As per the recommendation of Gov. Tate Reeves, Lafayette County Schools will remain closed March 16-20th, 2020.
We will continue to provide you with more updates throughout the week.
March 14, 2020 1:30 PM
A word from Gov. Reeves
March 12, 2020
The Lafayette County School District is canceling school, all sports, and extracurricular activities on Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th. District and School Administrators are monitoring the current information from the Mississippi Department of Education, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the Governor’s Office regarding COVID-19. This is a fluid situation and further decisions will be made regarding additional necessary precautions.