The elementary pageant hosted by the softball team will now be held on February 14, 2026.



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.


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.












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.




Lafayette Elementary School Pre-K application for the 2026-2027 school year will open January 26th.
https://www.gocommodores.org/o/les/page/pre-kindergarten


Lions Club Peace Poster Contest
We’re proud to celebrate our talented student artists and their recent success in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest!
Emma Kate McGee – 2nd Place
Alex Alvarez – 1st Place
Sarah McMinn – 3rd Place
Alex Alvarez is pictured with members of the Lions Club as he was recognized at the January School Board Meeting. Alex’s poster earned 1st place at the regional level and is now competing at the state level this month.
Congratulations to all of our students for their creativity and hard work, and thank you to the Lions Club for supporting the arts and recognizing student talent!


Honored to Join the UMC3 Summit Community
Thank you to the University of Mississippi for inviting our district to the 2026 UMC3 Summit.
We were especially proud to have Dr. Tamekia Helm, Vice Principal at Lafayette Upper Elementary School, serve as an expert panelist on the topic of understanding Generation Alpha.
We enjoyed gaining fresh insight and connecting with fellow professionals — and we’re excited to bring these ideas back to our district!

LUES Representatives — Paisley Hodges, Lawsen White, and Caleb Brasher
LMS Representatives — DJ James, Rilyn Varner, and Walker Box



National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Honoring our incredible SROs on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Deputy Story, Sgt.Bevill, Deputy Carothers, Lt. Grantham, Deputy Watts, and Deputy Naron.
Thank you for your commitment to keeping our students and staff safe!




WE ARE HIRING!
We are seeking an Elementary Principal (PreK-2nd) who supports learning and fosters a positive school culture to lead a collaborative school community.
Click here to apply!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
