Kaidee Davis was the winner of Mr. Kyzar’s annual 3rd grade March Madness reading bracket! Students competed by answering questions from state practice tests as they prepare for upcoming assessments.
Kaidee stood out not only for her accuracy but also for clearly explaining her thinking, eliminating incorrect answer choices, and referring back to the text.
She earned a well-deserved reward with lunch from Chick-fil-A!
We’re proud of all of these 3rd graders for their hard work and focus as they get ready for testing
SCHOLAR ATHLETE
Congratulations to senior Gavyn Leary on his selection as a Lindy Callahan Scholarship winner. Leary is one of 16 scholars chosen from Mississippi as an outstanding student athlete. As a multi-sport athlete and drum major of the LHS Band, Gavyn maintained a superior academic standing throughout his high school career.
Leary is the fourth recipient from Lafayette High School to receive the honor.
Celebrating Our Young Scientists!
We are proud of our students who represented our school at the 2026 MSEF Region VII Science Fair at the University of Mississippi. They did a fantastic job and represented our school well!
🥇 Gold (1st Place)
• Banks Bishop
• Lincoln Hancock
• Leela Panickar
🥈 Silver (2nd Place)
• Ranger Alcorn
🏆 Trophy Winner
• Max Cinelli
🎖️ Ribbon Winners
• Olivia Cinelli – 4th place
• Landon Coleman – 5th place
• Beau Hughes – 4th place
• Mary Alice Jenkins – 4th place
👏 Participants
• Mack Bilbo
• Scarlett Bilbo
• Finn Grace
• Claiborne Nicholson
• Harrison Pullen
COMING SOON
Mark your calendar for the following student registration dates. Click the link to review the requirements for enrolling your students.
https://www.gocommodores.org/page/student-registration
We love seeing our students and staff come together to support one another and celebrate what makes each person special.
Great opportunity for the next generation of Commodores at the Upper Elementary.
This Friday, Lafayette and Oxford will come together this week for the annual Pink Out game. During the week leading up to the game, both teams ask the community to donate in support of their fight against cancer. This year, we honor John Cromeans, a proud dad to two Commodores. Click on the QR or go to https://account.venmo.com/u/Lafayette-softball-1 to donate.
A word from the Cromeans family:
This game is a powerful reminder that we are not walking this journey alone. Every moment on that field and every cheer from the stands fuels John’s fight against cancer and gives us strength we can feel.
We are incredibly grateful for our village. The prayers, the messages, the hugs, the quiet check-ins… You have surrounded us in ways we will never be able to fully express. Without a doubt, your love and faith have lifted us, strengthened us, and played a role in the progress we’ve seen.
To our Lafayette community… we have felt every bit of your love. You’ve shown up, stood in the gap, and carried us when we needed it most. We will never stop being thankful, and we will never stop fighting. 💛❤️🥎 Go Dores! ⚓️
Mrs. Burns’ and Mrs. Putman’s 3rd Grade Math classes came together to learn about elapsed time through a collaborative lesson. Students practiced calculating elapsed time by working through activities involving mountains, hills, and rocks as part of the learning process. The lesson kept students actively engaged, and they enjoyed working together and collaborating with their peers while building their understanding of elapsed time.
MISSISSIPPI READS ONE BOOK
Mississippi Reads One Book kicked off this week! We are excited that all of our PK-3 students will receive a book to take home and read each night with their families.
Pre-K and K students are reading Mercy Watson to the Rescue.
First, Second, and Third graders are reading Charlotte’s Web.
We would love to see your children enjoying the books at home! Post pictures in the comments!
Happy Reading!
Report cards will be released today March, 19, 2026.
Melinda Scruggs, girls soccer coach, has been selected as a 2026 National Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. Scruggs holds five state championship titles and was the 2025 MS Coach of the Year for girls soccer.
FEDERAL PROGRAMS PARENT-COMMUNITY SURVEY & FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION
Please take a moment to complete the Federal Programs Parent-Community Survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY27ParentCommunitySurvey
If you have a child enrolled in LCSD and have not yet completed a Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application, we encourage you to do so by March 31. We ask that all families apply, even if you believe you may not qualify, as this information helps determine eligibility for additional federal funding for the 2026–2027 school year.
Even though Pi Day fell during Spring Break this year, we’re excited to share a look back at their fun and creative celebration of math!
