2025-26 TENNIS TRYOUTS
1WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
4:00 - 5:15 PM
FNC TENNIS CENTER
400 PRICE STREET
7-12th Graders
1WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
4:00 - 5:15 PM
FNC TENNIS CENTER
400 PRICE STREET
7-12th Graders
Outdoor Learning with Fall Approaching
Last week, Ms. Gatlin’s PreK students discovered a walking stick while playing outside, and Ms. Migues’ class celebrated the first fall-like day with outdoor centers. What a wonderful way to welcome September!
Last week, Ms. Gatlin’s PreK students discovered a walking stick while playing outside, and Ms. Migues’ class celebrated the first fall-like day with outdoor centers. What a wonderful way to welcome September!
CELEBRATE with the Public Library!
📣✨ Cheer & Dance Mini Camp Registration is Open! ✨📣
Our Cheer and Dance teams are excited to host their upcoming Mini Camp!
Paper registration forms will be sent home with students next week.
Families may also print a copy using the link below and return it to the school office.
📄 https://shorturl.at/aLiqg
Our Cheer and Dance teams are excited to host their upcoming Mini Camp!
Paper registration forms will be sent home with students next week.
Families may also print a copy using the link below and return it to the school office.
📄 https://shorturl.at/aLiqg
Commodores Win!
Let’s Go!
A Fun Morning on the Ship! ⚓️
This morning’s car and bus rider drop-off was filled with Commodore spirit thanks to our football, dance, and cheer team members lending a hand at our elementary schools.
At LUES, football players greeted students with positive affirmations.
At LES, the PTO spread the cheer by donating pom poms for students.
Join us tonight as the Commodores take on Wooddale — pregame festivities begin at 6:30, with kickoff at 7:00.
This morning’s car and bus rider drop-off was filled with Commodore spirit thanks to our football, dance, and cheer team members lending a hand at our elementary schools.
At LUES, football players greeted students with positive affirmations.
At LES, the PTO spread the cheer by donating pom poms for students.
Join us tonight as the Commodores take on Wooddale — pregame festivities begin at 6:30, with kickoff at 7:00.
Move to Learn Live Events at LES & LUES
This week, our students enjoyed the Move to Learn wellness program!
The free initiative promotes student activity, focus, and energy through short, fun activity breaks. Students also learned valuable healthy living tips on sleep, hydration, and respectful communication, led by the engaging Move to Learn Coach.
Thank you to Move to Learn for bringing wellness and fun into our classrooms!
📸: Abby Still, Bailee Joslin, and Callie Curry for CMG
This week, our students enjoyed the Move to Learn wellness program!
The free initiative promotes student activity, focus, and energy through short, fun activity breaks. Students also learned valuable healthy living tips on sleep, hydration, and respectful communication, led by the engaging Move to Learn Coach.
Thank you to Move to Learn for bringing wellness and fun into our classrooms!
📸: Abby Still, Bailee Joslin, and Callie Curry for CMG
Lemonade Day
Mrs. Threlkeld’s first-grade class marked National Lemonade Day with hands-on learning experiences. Students enjoyed lemonade and lemon cookies, practiced descriptive writing, and applied math skills through “lemonade addition” activities.
Mrs. Threlkeld’s first-grade class marked National Lemonade Day with hands-on learning experiences. Students enjoyed lemonade and lemon cookies, practiced descriptive writing, and applied math skills through “lemonade addition” activities.
REED JORDAN CRUISES TO ANOTHER SCHOOL RECORD.
Jordan broke his own 5K school record with a 16:42 at the NMPHC XC Classic on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Jordan broke his own 5K school record with a 16:42 at the NMPHC XC Classic on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Special Guest
Last week, the LMS girls’ basketball team visited with former legendary ICC Women’s Basketball Coach Nanci Gray. She shared encouragement and wisdom about teamwork and passion for the game.
Last week, the LMS girls’ basketball team visited with former legendary ICC Women’s Basketball Coach Nanci Gray. She shared encouragement and wisdom about teamwork and passion for the game.
Building Math Foundations in 2nd Grade
Last week, Ms. McDonald’s 2nd-grade students were building a strong foundation in mathematics! The class practiced working with 3-digit numbers using base-ten blocks and a place value chart.
Last week, Ms. McDonald’s 2nd-grade students were building a strong foundation in mathematics! The class practiced working with 3-digit numbers using base-ten blocks and a place value chart.
Science in Action
Ms. Stephen’s Physical Science students explored the states of matter with a hands-on experiment. By combining baking soda and vinegar, they created carbon dioxide gas that inflated balloons, bringing science to life!
Ms. Stephen’s Physical Science students explored the states of matter with a hands-on experiment. By combining baking soda and vinegar, they created carbon dioxide gas that inflated balloons, bringing science to life!
National Recognition for LHS
LHS has been named a National Beta School of Merit for 2024–2025, recognizing its dedication and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations, LHS, on continuing to stay Anchored to Excellence.
LHS has been named a National Beta School of Merit for 2024–2025, recognizing its dedication and commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations, LHS, on continuing to stay Anchored to Excellence.
QUEST Program T-shirt Sale
Completed forms may be turned into LES or LUES offices. Thank you for your support!
Completed forms may be turned into LES or LUES offices. Thank you for your support!
GAME DAY ON THE SHIP
The Commodores suit up versus New Albany for a home scrimmage. Join us at 6:00 PM.
Sunday's Best Express Food Truck will be selling a special event menu tonight for fans.
See you there!
The Commodores suit up versus New Albany for a home scrimmage. Join us at 6:00 PM.
Sunday's Best Express Food Truck will be selling a special event menu tonight for fans.
See you there!
HOME OPENER
Your 2024 Volleyball Champions are playing at home tonight. DEFEND THE SHIP.
It's time to decorate your yards with Commodore Pride. Reach out to any Lafayette swimmer, dancer, or archery team member to place your order. Or contact coach Ashley Jones via email.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Sign up today.
Formt >> https://5starassets.blob.core.windows.net/multi-media/2552482/hub/Hitting%20Camp.pdf
Formt >> https://5starassets.blob.core.windows.net/multi-media/2552482/hub/Hitting%20Camp.pdf
FIRST GRADE FUN
Mrs. Porter’s first graders practiced the short vowel a last week with apple-themed activities. Students enjoyed an apple tasting, wrote about their favorite apple color, made apple hats, and listened to an apple read-aloud.
Mrs. Porter’s first graders practiced the short vowel a last week with apple-themed activities. Students enjoyed an apple tasting, wrote about their favorite apple color, made apple hats, and listened to an apple read-aloud.
LAFAYETTE XC RESULTS AT SOUTH PANOLA.
🔺 Top Finishers at South Panola
HS: Reed Jordan, 1st; Gabriel Pierce, 5th; Willow Noble, 7th
MS: Scott Tatum, 4th: Lauren Goodwiller, 2nd; Jordan Johnson, 3rd; Alex Bautista, 7th
Team finishes: LMS girls, 1st; LMS boys, 3rd; LHS girls, 3rd; LHS boys, 3rd.
