LAFAYETTE ATHLETICS TRYOUT DATES
Tryouts are starting soon for the next school year. Don't forget to check out the tryout page for team information and sign up. https://www.lafco.live/tryouts
Tryouts are starting soon for the next school year. Don't forget to check out the tryout page for team information and sign up. https://www.lafco.live/tryouts
6th Graders Explore the LCTC
Our 6th graders visited LCTC last Friday to explore future opportunities.
Students toured the campus, learned about programs of study, and heard from instructors and current students about what’s ahead in high school.
Thank you, LCTC, for a great experience!
Our 6th graders visited LCTC last Friday to explore future opportunities.
Students toured the campus, learned about programs of study, and heard from instructors and current students about what’s ahead in high school.
Thank you, LCTC, for a great experience!
Our Indoor Percussion group earned 1st Place Gold Medal in the Concert Division at the Mississippi Indoor Championships this past weekend. A strong finish to the season and a well-deserved win in their final performance. Congratulations to our students and directors on an outstanding accomplishment. 📸 Photos by CMG-Levi Massey
Happy National Assistant Principals’ Week!
This week, we celebrate our assistant principals. Your dedication, leadership, and support make a difference every day. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and schools!
This week, we celebrate our assistant principals. Your dedication, leadership, and support make a difference every day. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and schools!
STATE CHAMPION!
Congratulations to Charelle Bell on his first-place finish in the 114 lb 5A powerlifting competition. Bell is currently a junior.
Congratulations to Charelle Bell on his first-place finish in the 114 lb 5A powerlifting competition. Bell is currently a junior.
Alex Alvarez, a sixth grader at Lafayette Upper Elementary School, won first place at the state level competition for the Lions Club Peace Poster contest. He will now advance to the next level of the competition. The theme this year was "Together as One."
OPEN GYM
Our 2nd graders continue to enjoy Open Gym!
Our 2nd graders continue to enjoy Open Gym!
LMS Student Recognition
LMS would like to congratulate our Term 3 Golden Goose winners. These students were selected by their teachers for displaying perseverance and positive character. Not pictured: JaQuan Stokes, Kayla Hill, Austin Taylor, Emya Driver, Corbyn Yarbrough
LMS would like to congratulate our Term 3 Golden Goose winners. These students were selected by their teachers for displaying perseverance and positive character. Not pictured: JaQuan Stokes, Kayla Hill, Austin Taylor, Emya Driver, Corbyn Yarbrough
Celebrating a little early!
Tomorrow is School Librarian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment today to recognize our incredible librarians, Courtney McCoy, Brandy Newman, Julie Gatlin, and Katie Guest. Thank you for supporting our students and teachers and fostering a love of reading in our schools!
Tomorrow is School Librarian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment today to recognize our incredible librarians, Courtney McCoy, Brandy Newman, Julie Gatlin, and Katie Guest. Thank you for supporting our students and teachers and fostering a love of reading in our schools!
🚨SCHEDULE ALERT 🚨 Tonight’s division softball game will be a varsity match only played at 5 PM at Lafayette
REMINDER
LCSD will be closed this Friday, April 3, 2026. We will reopen on Monday!
LCSD will be closed this Friday, April 3, 2026. We will reopen on Monday!
NEW SCHOOL RECORDS!
Our runners are having a good track season so far. Reed Jordan broke his own record in two consecutive meets!
Our runners are having a good track season so far. Reed Jordan broke his own record in two consecutive meets!
NATIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY
Today, we recognize our paraprofessionals for the important role they play in our schools each day. From supporting instruction to working with students and teams, your work makes a difference across our district. We appreciate all that you do!
Today, we recognize our paraprofessionals for the important role they play in our schools each day. From supporting instruction to working with students and teams, your work makes a difference across our district. We appreciate all that you do!
LMS Golden Helm Award
LMS Teachers voted for Ms. Amya Buford as our Golden Helm Winner for Term 3, recognizing her leadership in guiding others toward excellence. Congratulations, Ms. Buford!
LMS Teachers voted for Ms. Amya Buford as our Golden Helm Winner for Term 3, recognizing her leadership in guiding others toward excellence. Congratulations, Ms. Buford!
BUY YOUR TICKET TODAY
The Lafayette Theatre Department is getting ready for its production of Mean Girls. Don't miss out. Purchase your tickets online: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/lafayette-theatre-department/mean-girls
The Lafayette Theatre Department is getting ready for its production of Mean Girls. Don't miss out. Purchase your tickets online: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/lafayette-theatre-department/mean-girls
Even though National School Social Worker Week was earlier this month, we want to recognize our incredible Communicare counselors.
Their compassion and support make a difference in our students' lives every day. We are truly grateful for all they do!
Their compassion and support make a difference in our students' lives every day. We are truly grateful for all they do!
COMMUNITY NEWS
March Madness—Reading Edition!
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
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
