Commodores,
The student return date is set for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. We will operate on a one-hour delay in order to allow for better visibility along our bus routes.
Our community is still dealing with the consequences of Ice Storm Fern. We believe it is important to help students return to a good routine and look forward to welcoming them back to campus.
We understand some of our families are still without power and even water. As parents, you have the discretion and know what is best for your family. We ask that you go to our website and fill out our reports to let your child’s principal know of any issues or concerns about returning to school.
https://www.gocommodores.org/page/ice-storm-fern-information-reporting
We will release more information about bus routes and transportation on our website.
The student return date is set for Tuesday, February 10, 2026. We will operate on a one-hour delay in order to allow for better visibility along our bus routes.
Our community is still dealing with the consequences of Ice Storm Fern. We believe it is important to help students return to a good routine and look forward to welcoming them back to campus.
We understand some of our families are still without power and even water. As parents, you have the discretion and know what is best for your family. We ask that you go to our website and fill out our reports to let your child’s principal know of any issues or concerns about returning to school.
https://www.gocommodores.org/page/ice-storm-fern-information-reporting
We will release more information about bus routes and transportation on our website.
Teamwork in action!
We were proud to welcome our student-athletes back to campus for open gym and workouts after the storm break. Many teams jumped right in, helping pick up limbs and clean up our campus. #anchoredtogether
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK
It's National School Counseling Week, and we are excited to celebrate our hardworking counselors! We sincerely appreciate your continued dedication to our students and families, particularly throughout the past few days as you supported our community during the ice storm.
It's National School Counseling Week, and we are excited to celebrate our hardworking counselors! We sincerely appreciate your continued dedication to our students and families, particularly throughout the past few days as you supported our community during the ice storm.
RETURN TO SCHOOL UPDATE
After administrative meetings and assessments this morning, the district determined students WILL NOT REPORT to school on Monday, February 9, 2026. Monday will serve as a professional development day.
The district will issue additional communication regarding the student return date as conditions are assessed.
After administrative meetings and assessments this morning, the district determined students WILL NOT REPORT to school on Monday, February 9, 2026. Monday will serve as a professional development day.
The district will issue additional communication regarding the student return date as conditions are assessed.
COMMODORES IN ACTION
Our Commodores continue working hard for the community this week. Our volunteers packed meals and distributed supplies through Commodores Care.
Our Food Services department served
48 Breakfast
141 Lunch
Total meals at LES today.
#AnchoredTogether
🚨🚨 TIME UPDATE FOR FREE MEALS
Through Saturday
Children 18 yrs old and under
➡️ Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 am
Lunch: 11:00-1:00 pm
Lafayette Elementary School
71 F.D. Buddy E Pkwy
Drive around to the back cafeteria entrance
Through Saturday
Children 18 yrs old and under
➡️ Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 am
Lunch: 11:00-1:00 pm
Lafayette Elementary School
71 F.D. Buddy E Pkwy
Drive around to the back cafeteria entrance
COMMUNITY NEWS
More than a Meal will host a meal and give away hygiene items today at the Oxford Armory/Community Market beginning at 3:00 PM.
More than a Meal will host a meal and give away hygiene items today at the Oxford Armory/Community Market beginning at 3:00 PM.
ICE STORM RELIEF PROGRAM FREE STUDENT MEALS
LCSD Food Services will be serving hot meals to all students and children 18 and under beginning Tuesday, 2/3/26, through Saturday of this week at Lafayette Elementary School.
Each meal is free of charge. Meals will be served at the cafeteria located at the back of the building. Drive around to the back of the building.
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 am – 9:00 am, and lunch will be served from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.
**This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
LCSD Food Services will be serving hot meals to all students and children 18 and under beginning Tuesday, 2/3/26, through Saturday of this week at Lafayette Elementary School.
Each meal is free of charge. Meals will be served at the cafeteria located at the back of the building. Drive around to the back of the building.
Breakfast will be served from 7:00 am – 9:00 am, and lunch will be served from 11:00 am -1:00 pm.
**This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Meal opportunities for today, February 2nd.
Meal opportunities for today, February 2nd.
COMMUNITY NEWS:
Loco Taco is offering a free meal today to children 12 years old and under. Download this flyer and present it with your order.
Loco Taco is offering a free meal today to children 12 years old and under. Download this flyer and present it with your order.
Return-to-School Update – Thursday, January 29 (all plans are tentative)
Dear Parents and Community Members,
We hope you and your families have remained safe during the recent ice storm. Our teams are actively assessing buildings, buses, and grounds to ensure all conditions are safe for reopening.
At this time, the district is planning for students to return to school on:
Monday, February 9, 2026
This target date allows our operations staff and instructional teams adequate time to restore full functionality across campuses and ensure a smooth transition back to the school routine. However, we continue to stay in contact with county officials regarding safety concerns as the recovery efforts continue.
All school activities remain paused during the closure.
We will provide updates as assessments progress. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to safely resume school operations.
Dear Parents and Community Members,
We hope you and your families have remained safe during the recent ice storm. Our teams are actively assessing buildings, buses, and grounds to ensure all conditions are safe for reopening.
At this time, the district is planning for students to return to school on:
Monday, February 9, 2026
This target date allows our operations staff and instructional teams adequate time to restore full functionality across campuses and ensure a smooth transition back to the school routine. However, we continue to stay in contact with county officials regarding safety concerns as the recovery efforts continue.
All school activities remain paused during the closure.
We will provide updates as assessments progress. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to safely resume school operations.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT
To our Commodore Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you all and our entire community in the aftermath of this monumental storm.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our first responders and linemen, who work tirelessly to restore order. We are already hearing stories of neighbors reaching out to ensure others are safe and taken care of during these trying times. Even our elementary school is currently serving as a warming station and supply distribution center, and we are honored to be of help to our community.
As of now, we do not have power to our main campus nor many details on the damages. Our focus at the moment is on our families as they take care of their homes and loved ones. We will send out more information this weekend regarding plans for the week of February 2nd.
This is a time for family and the strengthening of a community. Please be safe and stay aware by following the Lafayette County Emergency Management page.
Thank you for being Anchored Together,
Jay Foster
To our Commodore Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you all and our entire community in the aftermath of this monumental storm.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our first responders and linemen, who work tirelessly to restore order. We are already hearing stories of neighbors reaching out to ensure others are safe and taken care of during these trying times. Even our elementary school is currently serving as a warming station and supply distribution center, and we are honored to be of help to our community.
As of now, we do not have power to our main campus nor many details on the damages. Our focus at the moment is on our families as they take care of their homes and loved ones. We will send out more information this weekend regarding plans for the week of February 2nd.
This is a time for family and the strengthening of a community. Please be safe and stay aware by following the Lafayette County Emergency Management page.
Thank you for being Anchored Together,
Jay Foster
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The elementary pageant hosted by the softball team will now be held on February 14, 2026.
The elementary pageant hosted by the softball team will now be held on February 14, 2026.
FOR January 26-30, 2026
Due to inclement weather in our area, Lafayette Schools will close the week of January 26-30, 2026 out of an abundance of caution. We will notify the community this upcoming weekend about a decision for the week of February 2nd .
Please stay weather-aware and follow your local weather stations and Lafayette County Emergency Management for up-to-date information.
INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR January 26, 2026
Due to inclement weather in our area, Lafayette Schools will close on MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026.
Please stay weather-aware and follow your local weather stations and Lafayette County Emergency Management for up-to-date information.
We will continue to monitor conditions for a decision for Tuesday, January 27.
LUES Perfect Attendance
Erica Burns, Angie Roberts, and Shelbi McCain were celebrated for having perfect attendance for the entire 1st semester of school. Thank you to Chick-fil-A, Magnolia Soaps, and Starbucks for their donations to these teachers.
Erica Burns, Angie Roberts, and Shelbi McCain were celebrated for having perfect attendance for the entire 1st semester of school. Thank you to Chick-fil-A, Magnolia Soaps, and Starbucks for their donations to these teachers.
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY
LMS AWARDS
LMS recently announced its Golden Goose award winners for Term 2. These students were selected by their teachers for demonstrating positive character through actions, words, and choices. A special thank you to Community Church and Chick-fil-A for sponsoring these awards.
LMS proudly recognizes Mrs. Chyna Briscoe as the Term 2 Golden Helm winner.
This award is given to the teacher selected by her peers as someone who truly leads the way to excellence.
LMS recently announced its Golden Goose award winners for Term 2. These students were selected by their teachers for demonstrating positive character through actions, words, and choices. A special thank you to Community Church and Chick-fil-A for sponsoring these awards.
LMS proudly recognizes Mrs. Chyna Briscoe as the Term 2 Golden Helm winner.
This award is given to the teacher selected by her peers as someone who truly leads the way to excellence.
LHS MOST BEAUTIFUL 2026
This past Saturday, 31 stunning young ladies took to the stage for the annual pageant.
Congratulations to the finalists and honorees.
Winner - Mayzie Roberts
First Alternate - Mailyn Brown
Second Alternate - Madeline Hoskin
Third Alternate - Avery Sinn
Fourth Alternate - Alexis Lawson
Miss Academic - Isabel Todd
Miss Congeniality - J’Kiah Cohran
Most Photogenic - Addyson Wellborn
📸: Morgan Thompson and AJ Forrester for CMG
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
We are closely monitoring the forecast for winter weather on Friday, January 23, 2026, through the weekend. We will keep you updated regarding any impact on our school day(s). Meanwhile, you will find a reminder of our procedures below. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
