Lafayette County School District

Mobile Clothing Closet Event – Helping Our Community! If you or someone you know could benefit from this event, be sure to stop by! Thank you to Faith Planters for their kindness and generosity in serving our families.

Check Out What's Happening at the Local Library! Looking for fun and educational activities this month? Our local library has an exciting lineup of events for all ages! Encourage your students to explore, learn, and engage with the community through these fantastic programs!

LUES Celebrates Hard Work! Students worked hard last week on nine week's benchmark assessments. What better way to celebrate their hard efforts than a sweet treat? Keep up the great work and continue to be Anchored to Excellence!

Congratulations to Mrs. Marsha McLarty! Lafayette Middle staff has selected Mrs. McLarty as the February Golden Helm winner for leading the way to excellence! Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact every day. Thank you, Mrs. McLarty, for your hard work and passion for education!

Thank You for Celebrating Read Across America with Us! What an incredible week of reading, fun, and community spirit! From Spirit Days to Guest Readers and the exciting search for Thing 1 and Thing 2 at LES, we loved seeing our students and families come together to celebrate the joy of reading! A huge THANK YOU to our families, volunteers, and community members for making this week so special. Your support helps us inspire a love for reading in our students that will last a lifetime!

Bringing the Courtroom to the Classroom! Ms. Evelyn Smith’s English II class wrapped up their reading of "Twelve Angry Men" with a special visit from John Walker Webb and Lydia Cates, law candidates at the University of Mississippi Law School! Webb and Cates shared their expertise on voir dire (jury selection), connecting real-world experiences to the themes of the play. Students engaged in thoughtful discussions about bias in the jury system and the impact of critical thinking in verdicts. A huge thank you to our guest speakers for making literature come to life in such a meaningful way!

Smiles All Around! Dental Hygiene Students Teach 3rd Graders the Power of Healthy Teeth! Dental Hygiene students from Mississippi Delta Community College made a big impact with their visit to Mrs. Murphy's 3rd-grade class! Their presentation on oral hygiene was both fun and informative. Kids got to learn valuable tips like flossing before brushing and the importance of brushing for two full minutes. The matching activity and hands-on practice with the mouth model helped make the lesson fun and engaging. We greatly appreciate Lexie McDaniel and Mary Kate Perkins for taking the time to share their knowledge and help everyone better understand the importance of keeping our teeth clean and healthy!

Congratulations to Our February Students of the Month! LMS is proud to recognize our Students of the Month for February! These outstanding students exemplified Kindness and Compassion, our character education theme for the month. February Honorees: Left to Right: Christian Wood, Kaiden White, Karver Bryant, Tyler Buford, Olivia Wilson Not Pictured: Kylee Campbell, Logan Britt, Kamille Goolsby Thank you for spreading kindness and making LMS a better place every day! Keep up the great work!

COMING SOON Mark your calendar for the following student registration dates. Click on the link to read through the requirements for enrolling your students. https://www.gocommodores.org/page/student-registration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2025 Lafayette Schools issued a cautionary lockdown on Friday, March 7, 2025 Oxford, MS - At approximately 9:10 a.m. on March 7, 2025, all schools on the main Lafayette Campus initiated a lockdown procedure based on information provided by local law enforcement. All schools remained on lockdown until 9:41 a.m. when the police advised that the surrounding area was secure. Superintendent Jay Foster commented, “We are very grateful to our sheriff department and Oxford police for assuring the safety of our students and staff. We are very fortunate to have great communication and support that allows us to maintain a safe environment. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parents and community for their patience and for allowing our officers to secure our campus. Your continued support and actions allowed for a smooth resolution.” Parents were notified of the lockdown via School Status messages and then on the district's social media platforms. Schools returned to their regular schedule and activities.

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Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the LCSD Maintenance Team's hard work and dedication to keeping our schools running smoothly. We appreciate all their daily efforts to ensure our facilities are safe and functional for our students and staff!

A PERFECT DAY AT THE COURTS Lafayette tennis had perfect weather at the courts for their district win over Corinth today. The Commodores improved to 4-0 in the district. 📸: Ford Arkinson for CMG

CONGRATULATIONS to our LCSD Employees of the Month for February!

SKEET SPORT Six Lafayette students qualified for the state match held at Turcott Range in Canton: Eli Greggory, Landon Denley, Huntley Camp, Landon Cobbs, Tanner Smith, and Davis Holt. Out of 173 competitors, Landon Cobbs placed 3rd in the state, hitting 186 clays out of 200.

Book Blast Celebration at LES! Last Friday, February 28th, our LES students had an unforgettable Book Blast Celebration! After a fun-filled dance party and an exciting countdown, students opened their bags to reveal brand-new books to enjoy. With nearly 5,000 books sent home, our Little Commodores are building their very own home libraries! We love seeing the joy and excitement of reading grow in our students. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION March 4, 2025 All after-school activities, sports, and after-school care are canceled for today, Tuesday, March 4th.

Exploring Light in 4th Grade Science! Mrs. Hall’s 4th-grade scientists at LUES had a brilliant time investigating how light behaves when it strikes transparent, translucent, and opaque materials! After exploring these concepts, they put their creativity to the test by making their own spring flower stained glass! Hands-on learning shines the brightest! Great job, young scientists!

Congratulations to Our LHS Math Champions! We are so proud of our students who showcased their incredible math skills at the Mississippi School of Math and Science MATH Competition! Award Placements: Geometry: 9th Place Algebra 2: 7th Place Calculus: 3rd Place Special shoutout to Andrew Phillips for placing 3rd individually in Calculus! Our team also placed 8th in the Team Potpourri contest! Way to go, Christopher Fernandez Interiano, Cole Garvin, Andrew Phillips, Emmaline Rodgers, and Anna Catherine Easley! Your hard work and dedication make us proud!

A Royal Visit for a Healthy Future! Our 4th and 5th graders had a special guest on Thursday—Miss Mississippi! She joined us at Lafayette Upper Elementary to present Tar Wars, a tobacco-free education program from the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. Through this inspiring program, students learned about the importance of making healthy choices, taking personal responsibility, and staying tobacco-free. With the support of community leaders like medical students, family physicians, and educators, just one hour can make a lifetime of difference! Thank you for visiting, Miss Mississippi!