FOOD WEBS
In 5th grade science, students worked together to build food webs and explore how organisms are connected within an ecosystem. They became part of the web to see how energy moves and how changes can impact the ecosystem.
In 5th grade science, students worked together to build food webs and explore how organisms are connected within an ecosystem. They became part of the web to see how energy moves and how changes can impact the ecosystem.
1ST QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports will be released today, September 3, 2026.
Progress reports will be released today, September 3, 2026.
AUGUST EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Our August recipients were selected by their colleagues for their exceptional dedication and support. Congratulations!
Our August recipients were selected by their colleagues for their exceptional dedication and support. Congratulations!
Homecoming Car Wash
The student body invites you to have your vehicles washed in support of a good cause—September 5th behind the LHS Gym.
The student body invites you to have your vehicles washed in support of a good cause—September 5th behind the LHS Gym.
TOP FINISHER
Congratulations to freshman runner Hazel Dawson on her second-place finish at the NMPHC meet this past week. The Commodores competed and had several PRs in their season opener in New Albany.
Congratulations to freshman runner Hazel Dawson on her second-place finish at the NMPHC meet this past week. The Commodores competed and had several PRs in their season opener in New Albany.
Lafayette Bass swept the high school and junior divisions at Enid Lake this past weekend.
1st Place High School Division: Riley Moore/Jackson Parks 6.04 lbs
1st Place Junior Division: Paxton Killen/Henry Chrestman 9.43 lbs
3rd Place Junior Division: Emerson Sanford/Liam Sneed 2.62 lbs
Big Fish: Paxton Killen 4.31 lbs
1st Place High School Division: Riley Moore/Jackson Parks 6.04 lbs
1st Place Junior Division: Paxton Killen/Henry Chrestman 9.43 lbs
3rd Place Junior Division: Emerson Sanford/Liam Sneed 2.62 lbs
Big Fish: Paxton Killen 4.31 lbs
WRITING SKILLS
LUES 4th graders in Mrs. Edwards’ class are using WeWillWrite to practice and strengthen their writing skills! Students are building confidence as they work through writing activities and put their ideas into words.
LUES 4th graders in Mrs. Edwards’ class are using WeWillWrite to practice and strengthen their writing skills! Students are building confidence as they work through writing activities and put their ideas into words.
COMMUNITY NEWS
The Emergency Preparedness Fair is happening this Thursday from 4–7 p.m. at NE Power & NE SPARC and is open to the Oxford-Lafayette County community.
The Emergency Preparedness Fair is happening this Thursday from 4–7 p.m. at NE Power & NE SPARC and is open to the Oxford-Lafayette County community.
HANDS-ON LEARNING AT LUES
Students in Mrs. Bishop’s and Mrs. Flowers’ classes practiced important everyday life skills through hands-on activities. Students worked on brushing their teeth, washing their hands, and sorting colorful bears while also strengthening fine motor skills.
These meaningful activities give students opportunities to practice skills they can use every day.
Students in Mrs. Bishop’s and Mrs. Flowers’ classes practiced important everyday life skills through hands-on activities. Students worked on brushing their teeth, washing their hands, and sorting colorful bears while also strengthening fine motor skills.
These meaningful activities give students opportunities to practice skills they can use every day.
6TH GRADE MATH
Sixth-grade math students in Ms. Migues’ class at LUES put their knowledge of the mean, median, and mode to the test in a cup-stacking competition. After the competition, students collected their class data and calculated the mean, median, and mode. A fun, hands-on way to apply their math skills!
Sixth-grade math students in Ms. Migues’ class at LUES put their knowledge of the mean, median, and mode to the test in a cup-stacking competition. After the competition, students collected their class data and calculated the mean, median, and mode. A fun, hands-on way to apply their math skills!
GAME DAYS ON THE SHIP HAVE ARRIVED!
HOME OPENER FOR THE COMMODORES
GameDay: Week 1
🏈 Wooddale vs Lafayette
🏟️ William L. Buford Stadium, LHS
🕰️ 7 PM
🎟️ https://gofan.co/app/school/MS19365
📺 lafco.live/broadcasts
📻 Q105
Popcorn Party!
Congratulations to Mrs. Burns’ and Mrs. McMinn’s 3rd grade classes at LUES! Both classes earned a popcorn party by completing 100 i-Ready lessons with 80% or higher accuracy!
Now they’re setting the bar even higher with a new goal: 100 lessons with 100% accuracy!
Science in Action!
Our 8th grade Science students at LMS had a hands-on opportunity to see their new Science curriculum in action during Stile Science Demo Day! A Stile representative worked alongside our students and teachers to demonstrate how the curriculum can bring science concepts to life through engaging, interactive learning.
Support the Commodores with a Yard Sign!
The Swim Team is selling Commodore yard signs featuring designs that support athletic teams, activities, and our Seniors!
Order from any Swim, Archery, or Dance Team member. Orders are due September 17.
Questions? Contact Coaches Lynnie Liberti or Ashley Jones.
CUSTODIAN SHOUT OUT
LES shouts THANK YOU to their custodial crew! They could not survive without their smiling faces and all that they do behind the scenes for their students and staff!
LES shouts THANK YOU to their custodial crew! They could not survive without their smiling faces and all that they do behind the scenes for their students and staff!
LMS SCHOOL PORTRAIT ORDERS
SOFTBALL HITTING CAMP
For Lafayette Elementary 1st – 6th Grade Girl Students
📅 Dates: Every Thursday in September
(9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24)
⏰ Time: After school – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Lafayette Softball Field
💲 Cost: $75 for entire camp (Cash or Check)
For Lafayette Elementary 1st – 6th Grade Girl Students
📅 Dates: Every Thursday in September
(9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24)
⏰ Time: After school – 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Lafayette Softball Field
💲 Cost: $75 for entire camp (Cash or Check)
Learning about emotions in Kindergarten!
Mrs. Porter's Kindergarten students read The Kissing Hand and talked about the different emotions we experience. Then they used Play-Doh to mold different emotions from the story while strengthening their fine motor skills.
Learning Text Structures in 4th Grade
Students in Mrs. Quarles’ class at LUES are learning how authors organize information. They explored compare-and-contrast by reading articles, identifying similarities and differences, and organizing their thinking with Venn diagrams.
Learning how text is structured helps students better understand what they read, and they had a great time doing it!
Students in Mrs. Quarles’ class at LUES are learning how authors organize information. They explored compare-and-contrast by reading articles, identifying similarities and differences, and organizing their thinking with Venn diagrams.
Learning how text is structured helps students better understand what they read, and they had a great time doing it!
